By a vote of 290-135, the House of Representatives passed SCHIP. In addition to a provision for mental health parity, the measure removes a waiting period for legal immigrants, adds pregnant women, and limits family eligibility to 300 percent federal poverty levels. All but two Democrats voted for the bill, and 40 Republicans joined the majority. President Obama is expected to sign the bill today.
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