This Week in Congress -7/23/07- Center for American Progress

Theo LeCompte of the Center for American Progress says that CAP has its eye on the Farm Bill (which touches on issues impacting the environment, national security, energy and poverty), the SCHIP (children's health insurance) and appropriations bills - all part of a very busy week on Capitol Hill. 7/23/07

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Rep. Gelser: Second hand smoke and kids health

House Bill 2201 (the Healthy Kids Plan) would provide health insurance for 117,000 currently uninsured children. Rep. Gelser makes the case for the connection between a tobacco tax and kids health during the April 26 floor debate.

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