The Missouri legislature is one step closer to wiping kids' runny noses.
Missy Shelton has the story from Jefferson City.
The House approved a measure that would set up a not for profit corporation to provide health care for needy children.
Democrats and Republicans were divided on the issue...The bill passed with a near party-line vote.
Opposition came from Republicans who said the government should not set up a bureaucracy funded with taxpayer's dollars.
But St. Louis Representative..Democrat Pat Dougherty, argued it's an issue of caring for Missouri children.
The bill now goes before the Senate.
From Jefferson City, I'm Missy Shelton.
Missy Shelton has the story from Jefferson City.
With a near-party line vote, the House passed a bill that would establish a not for profit corporation to provide health insurance to kids.
Republican opposition came from those who said they fear the corporation could become a new welfare system.
Republican Todd Akin said it's an issue of taxpayer's dollars.
Democrats said there's no cost to the government mentioned in the bill.
The measure now goes before the Senate.
From Jefferson City, I'm Missy Shelton.