Jim Slattery on Health Care

Democratic Senate Challenger

Expand SCHIP and affordable health care

More than 300,000 Kansans lack adequate health insurance. It is essential that we take action to increase access to quality, affordable health care for Kansans. The federal government, state governments, and individuals must all work together to address the health care crisis in America. Medicare must be allowed to negotiate with drug manufacturers for lower prices; eligibility for the State Children's Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) should be expanded; and prevention and wellness must be promoted. Source: Campaign website, www.slatteryforsenate.com, "Issues" May 2, 2008

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