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2009 Legacy Lunch Honoring Ambassador Lyndon Olson: Video and Transcript of Remarks If you missed our 2009 Legacy Luncheon, you can watch GSD&M Idea City's video tribute to Lyndon Olson, "A Diplomat for the Common Good," view and/or purchase photos from the event, and read a transcript of Ambassador Olson's remarks.
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> more Census 2010 CPPP is working with the Census Bureau to help increase participation by hard-to-reach households. Accurate Census data ensures Texas gets its fair share of federal funds, helps local decision-makers plan for the future, and assures we get appropriate representation in Congress.
> more What Does It Really Take to Get By in Texas? It’s been well documented that the federal poverty level doesn’t accurately measure today’s cost of living. But what does it really take to get by in Texas?
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Child Friendly? How Texas' Policy Choices Affect Whether Children Get Enrolled and Stay Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP

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February 13, 2008

Child Friendly? How Texas' Policy Choices Affect Whether Children Get Enrolled and Stay Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP >>  
Background Report: Enrolling and Retaining Low-Income Families and Children in Health Care Coverage >>  

This updated report illustrates the history and consequences of Texas' policies related to children's Medicaid and CHIP, using official state program data. It also summarizes national and state research on the effects of eligibility and enrollment policies, and explains how Texas policies compare to those of other states. The report was funded by the generous support of the Texas Association of Community Health Centers.