How Would I Vote on the Bill?

HR 2055 was not actually a health care bill in itself, but included parts of health care in the distribution of the budget.  I would have voted to pass this bill, and agree with the amount allocated to each area under Health and Human Services.  One area that I specifically agree with was the amount given to Administration for Children and Families, with $8 billion given for Head Start ($424 million above last year's budget).  Providing an early beginning for under privileged children is often the key to them finishing their education in the long run.  I also like the amount provided to Abstinence Education.  The bill includes $5 million for abstinence education programs. "No funding was included for this program last year, nor was it included in the President’s budget request" (House Appropriations Committee, 2011, p. 10).