Comments on: Republicans Rally Around SCHIP Alternative

By: John Ryan

John Ryan — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:04:56 +0000

7 Billion per year doesn’t seem like much to keep kids healthy

By: Pursuit of Liberty ¬ª Blog Archive » SCHIP Numbers

Pursuit of Liberty ¬ª Blog Archive » SCHIP Numbers — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:47:31 +0000

[...] there is an alternative solution being proposed in the House that covers those under 200% of the federal poverty level and then gives tax credits for those up [...]

By: mantis

mantis — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:49:26 +0000

I agree that the act of voting to override isn‚Äôt a political stunt in itself, but the shenanigans that people like Rep. Pete Stark pulled on the House floor today certainly qualify.

Agreed. What a lunatic.

By: Iraq .::. The Current Truth About The Iraq War

Iraq .::. The Current Truth About The Iraq War — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:44:26 +0000

[...] I noted last night, they‚Äôll unveil their SCHIP alternative at 3pm Eastern [...]

By: JABbering Stooge :: S-CHIP veto stands - Dems to fold like lawn chairs :: October :: 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:08:43 +0000

[...] they’ve got an “alternative” to S-CHIP in the works. And apparently, it’s been written for the Rethuglicans by the right-wing [...]

By: UNHINGED « Texas Hold ‘Em Blogger

UNHINGED « Texas Hold ‘Em Blogger — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:53:11 +0000

[...] are offering their alternative plan to expand [...]

By: Bill from Illinois

Bill from Illinois — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:18:40 +0000

Looks to me like it is just a back door entry for the Liberals to get illegal aliens on the payroll!

By: republicans propose S-CHIP alternative :: all-encompassingly :: blog

republicans propose S-CHIP alternative :: all-encompassingly :: blog — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:06:07 +0000

[...] here. Posted by travis in travis, politics | [...]

By: Rob Bluey

Rob Bluey — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:52:13 +0000

In response to JayLynn, I would encourage you to read the proposal before casting it in such an unfavorable manner.

As you’ll see, the tax credit is refundable and advanceable, meaning that even families with little to no tax liability would get the full credit (the refundable piece) AND assistance upfront when premiums are due (the advanceable piece).

Liberal members of Congress, including Rep. Rahm Emanuel earlier this year, have supported giving families between 200% and 350% of the federal poverty level a tax credit.

This isn’t just a conservative or a Republican proposal. It is being offered to bring both sides to the table.

By: Rob Bluey

Rob Bluey — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:47:07 +0000

In the comment above, mantis thinks I'm being too hard on the Democrats. I agree that the act of voting to override isn't a political stunt in itself, but the shenanigans that people like Rep. Pete Stark pulled on the House floor today certainly qualify.