Utah officials say they will end a health program for poor children if Congress doesn’t provide new funding

Sen. Orrin Hatch, who helped create the Children’s Health Insurance Program, vows that new money is on the way, though Saturday deadline won’t be reached.

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Sen. Orrin Hatch promises that Congress will reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, though the funding is set to expire Saturday.

Utah officials say they will end a health program for poor children if Congress doesn’t provide new funding

Sen. Orrin Hatch, who helped create the Children’s Health Insurance Program, vows that new money is on the way, though Saturday deadline won’t be reached.

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