I think Hillary Clinton has done a wonderful job getting insurance for these children because we are sending aid to other countries when we need help right here in our own country America. Lets help America first before we start handing money to other countries. We also need to provide insurance to Adults here in America that work and have no insurance and can't afford to go to the doctor because of the expense is so high and the medications are so expenses and when they only make $7.00 hr. you can't afford it. I have a sister in Indiana who is severly ill right now and can't go to the doctor and the free clinic won't help her because the told her she makes $11.00 to much on the year. Now I think that is a down right shame for our country to treat our people like that, When I know that you people in the higher government don't care because you make big money and you have insurance and you could care less what happens to our people and whether they get care for or not. But you sure do make sure money get sent to Africa and Iraq etc. Look at our people here that is living in pure hell holes and are starving to death and you know one is out there helping them. I give Hillary credit. Credit needs to be given where Credit is Due. Now lets See about doing something about giving some insurance for the Adults who are at least trying to help themselves and even if they don't have any money . There are alot of people out there in America that our loosing their jobs daily. We need to help our economy Now and Stop helping others at this time. Lets get our country back in shape first.
C. Owens
Riverview, FL
Giving Hillary Credit for SCHIP
Despite disparagement from political rivals, we find she deserves ample credit for expanding children's health insurance.
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Summary
One of Clinton's signature claims has come under fire from political foes, quoted by the Boston Globe, who say she doesn't deserve credit for expanding federal health insurance for millions of children.
We review the record and conclude that she deserves plenty of credit, both for the passage of the SCHIP legislation and for pushing outreach efforts to translate the law into reality.
Analysis
Hillary Clinton has made the claim literally thousands of times, repeating it constantly in her ads, debate appearances and stump speeches. She "got health insurance for six million kids," according to one ad. (The version shown here ran in Texas, but a similar ad also ran heavily in Wisconsin.)
Clinton Ad: "Obligation"
Narrator: She fought for universal health care long before it was popular. Got health insurance for six million kids, and expanded access to health care to the National Guard. Now she's the only candidate for president with a plan to provide health care for every American. A top economist calls Hillary's plan the difference between achieving universal health coverage – and falling far short. If you believe health care is America's moral obligation, join her, Tuesday. Hillary Clinton.
Clinton: I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.
What the Globe Said
We had not previously had reason to question her role in the creation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) during her husband's administration, but last week the Boston Globe ran a story with the headline, "Clinton role in health programs disputed."
The Globe said Clinton "had little to do with crafting the landmark legislation or ushering it through Congress, according to several lawmakers, staffers, and healthcare advocates involved in the issue."
This was quickly picked up and amplified in various political blogs accusing her of exaggeration and even "lying."
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