While the state budget is getting tighter and tighter by the day our congressmen are doing everything that they can in Washington, DC to make it easier for New Mexican working families. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) which was created in 1997 once pasted will help to provide health care coverage for our children in this state. The program provides affordable insurance for working families that cannot afford private health insurance. This will be welcome funding for families in these economic times. Here is what Congressman Luján had to say about the bill.
“Too many children do not have access to health care,” said Luján. “By passing this legislation in the House, we are investing in our children’s future. Healthy children attend school, participate in after school activities, and are better equipped to put themselves on a path to success. Today, the House passed this important legislation and took a step toward preserving health care coverage for 7.1 million children currently covered by SCHIP and insuring 4 million children who are eligible for the successful and cost-effective SCHIP program, but who are not enrolled. This vote was an important step to getting our country back on track and helping families in New Mexico.”
I believe this is what we call change for the better in New Mexico.
Official Rio Rancho District Office Opening
What: Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s Official Rio Rancho District Office Opening
When: Tomorrow, Friday, January 16, 2009, 2:00 pm (MT) - 5:00 pm (MT)
Where: Rio Rancho District Office, Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Suite 330, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
