September 24, 2007 11:11AM 

# Sink This SCHIP 

By [Michael F. Cannon](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon) 

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That’s the catchy title of my [oped](http://www.nypost.com/seven/09242007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/sink_this_schip.htm) in today’s *New York Post*:

> The State Children’s Health Insurance Program is set to expire on Sept. 30. Unfortunately, neither side in Washington seems to have considered letting this SCHIP die…
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> Congress could make coverage more affordable simply by letting consumers and employers purchase out-of-state coverage…
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> Sweeping away those trade barriers would make coverage more affordable without increasing government spending, trapping families in low-wage jobs or increasing prices for private purchasers.

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