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House passes SCHIP

Even before Obama took office, the House of Representatives approved an expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). It passed, 289-139, on Jan. 14, 2009.

Obama praised the vote and said he wants SCHIP to be "one of the first measures I sign into law when I am president."

If it passes the Senate, he’ll get his wish. We rate this promise In the Works.