Philadelphia Tribune

He was a strong support of the law that expanded the Children’s Health Insurance Program which was signed into law in February 2009 to provide health-care coverage to more than 14 million children.

During the debate on the health-care reform law, Casey helped to include provisions to protect and improve health care for children.

His work on behalf of children has been widely recognized. He has been received the Champion for Children Award from First Focus, Children’s Champion Award from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children Champion for Young Children Award.

 

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