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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on the signing of SCHIP legislation

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2009

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today released the following statement on President Obama�s signing of the State Children�s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) reauthorization tomorrow:

�I was honored to be asked by President Obama this morning to join him as he signs the reauthorization of SCHIP, and am proud to represent Washington state at tomorrow�s bill signing. Washington state has been a national leader in providing low-income families with health insurance for their children. This legislation will strengthen our partnership with the federal government to provide coverage to as many children as possible not only here, but across the nation.

�While in Washington D.C., I will also be meeting with members of our congressional delegation to advocate quick passage of the federal stimulus package.

�It is great to have a partner in Washington D.C. who shares the same values that I do. I look forward to continuing that partnership for the next four years as Washington�s governor.�