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Article: Rep. Langevin Introduces American Health Benefits Program Act

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February 19, 2008
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AMBRESH RANJAN

US Fed News

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, has introduced the American Health Benefits Program Act of 2008 (H.R. 5348), legislation that would "amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to assure comprehensive, affordable health insurance coverage for all Americans through an American Health Benefits Program."

The bill, introduced on Feb. 12, was co-sponsored by Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Connecticut. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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