Bush vetoes children's health bill a second time

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President George W. Bush on Wednesday vetoed a bill expanding a popular children's health-care program for a second time, angering Democrats who are locked in a fight with the administration over the budget and spending.

Pushed by the Democratic-led Congress but also supported by many Republicans, the bill was aimed at providing health insurance to about 10 million children in low- and moderate-income families. Taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products would have been increased to pay for the aid.

Bush vetoed an earlier version of the bill in October but Congress quickly passed another one that included some changes but not enough to satisfy the White House concerns.

"Because the Congress has chosen to send me an essentially identical bill that has the same problems as the flawed bill I previously vetoed, I must veto this legislation too," Bush wrote in a message to the House of Representatives.

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[SeattleGirl]

1. Way to show that compassionate conservatism, Dubya.

Ya fuckin' evil bastard!

[Justitia]

2. Merry Christmas, kids! -eom

[NC_Nurse]

3. Thank God they'll still be able to get an HDTV tuner!

:eyes:

editted to add link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2458801

[AlCzervik]

4. yay!! Woohoo kids, you're all members of The Cratchit family.

you sick kids have had it too good for too long!