“State Children’s Health Insurance Program” on The Daily Caller

Many states are lobbying the Senate to extend the Medicaid bailout enacted in the February 2009 stimulus bill. While several attempts by Senate leaders to extend the bailout—passed by the House—have failed, it is likely to be brought to the floor again. (more)

I had a brief chat with Rep. Dennis Kucinich and his wife last night at the Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner. While I rarely agree with Mr. Kucinich, I think he is very nice, very intellectually consistent, and a very passionate promoter of his ideals. (more)

With President Obama’s invitation to join him and Democratic leaders at a White House health care summit on Feb. 25, Republicans have the opportunity to engage in a competition of ideas on health care reform. (more)

To understand the budget impact of pending legislation, Congress routinely submits proposals to its accounting arm for analysis. (more)