Gov. Sonny Perdue did not sign a letter that the National Governors Association sent President Bush urging him to reauthorize PeachCare and similar programs.
Two Democratic and two Republican leaders of the National Governors Association signed the letter, calling for a renewal of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The governors say the program for poor and working-class families is a "critical safety net." Without action, it will expire in September.
Governor Perdue is part of the association's leadership team, but he did not sign the letter. A spokesman says Perdue does not support tax increases, or the idea of universal state-sponsored health care.
The leading proposal—a bipartisan Senate bill—would raise tobacco taxes to fund an expansion of the program.
Bush has threatened to veto it.
In the meantime, PeachCare has limited the number of children it serves. State officials say they’ll lift the cap once Washington reauthorizes the program.
Two Democratic and two Republican leaders of the National Governors Association signed the letter, calling for a renewal of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The governors say the program for poor and working-class families is a "critical safety net." Without action, it will expire in September.
Governor Perdue is part of the association's leadership team, but he did not sign the letter. A spokesman says Perdue does not support tax increases, or the idea of universal state-sponsored health care.
The leading proposal—a bipartisan Senate bill—would raise tobacco taxes to fund an expansion of the program.
Bush has threatened to veto it.
In the meantime, PeachCare has limited the number of children it serves. State officials say they’ll lift the cap once Washington reauthorizes the program.
