American Public vs. Bush on Children’s Health
8th October 2007
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Last week, President Bush told 10 million kids that their health care coverage wasn't important enough to sign a bill that would renew the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
His veto ignited a nationwide mobilization to find the two dozen or so votes needed in the House of Representatives to override it and a firestorm of criticism. The bill passed with bipartisan support in both chambers, but while the Senate margin was veto-proof, the House vote fell short of the two-thirds needed to override.
With the vote expected next week, we thought it would be a good time to see what others are saying.