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Arizonans Name “Health Care Hero”
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Arizonans Name “Health Care Hero”
Retirees and Children to Present U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8) with Award, Thanks for Voting for SCHIP Bill
For Immediate
Release:
October 11,
2007
Tucson, AZ – Tomorrow morning, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans will lead an intergenerational delegation in thanking Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8) for being their “healthcare hero.”
The group of retirees and children will present the Congresswoman with an award and card, handcrafted by the kids, in appreciation for her “yes” vote to fully fund and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), H.R. 976.
SCHIP provides health insurance for children in families with too much income to qualify for Medicaid and not enough to afford private insurance. The bill, which was vetoed by President Bush and faces a Congressional override vote next week, would add $35 billion to the program over five years and cover an additional four million children.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2007
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Office of
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
1661 N.
Swan
Suite 112
Tucson, AZ 85712
Contact:
Joan
Serviss
(623) 225-6728
jserviss@retiredamericans.org
Marcie Kohenak
(202) 637-5178
mkohenak@retiredamericans.org