SCHIP

House GOP protects Bush’s S-CHIP veto

October 18th, 2007

In September, the House passed the bipartisan expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) by a wide margin, 265 to 159. But in the wake of a Bush veto, would proponents have the votes to override?

Regrettably, no. Just moments ago, the House voted 273 to 156 in support of the bill. Supporters picked up eight additional votes over the last month, but came well short of the 289 votes needed to override. A total off 44 House Republicans broke party ranks to support the legislation, while two House Dems voted with the minority.

Here’s the key number to keep in mind: last month 45 House Republicans voted for his bill. Today, that number dropped to 44.

Our Offspring Fontanel

By Will Durst
Oct 17, 2007

Oooh. He’s clever. And obviously knows exactly what he’s doing. This is all a setup, people. Has to be. Yes, I’m talking about George Bush’s veto of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Who but a total stoned horned ogre would do that? Maybe an ogre with something up his sleeve, eh? Has anyone thought of that? I’m just waiting for him to drop the other shoe. Or throw it at a crippled puppy. Either way, there’s a hidden agenda in there somewhere.

Does Bush Hate Kids?

By Scott Thill, AlterNet

October 17, 2007

As people across the country are mobilizing and pressuring Congress to overturn President Bush's veto of SCHIP, the program that provides health insurance for low-income children, many are scratching their heads as to why Bush is against the program at all.

Presidents might veto legislation that is costly, ill conceived, or ineffective, but in this case, most people agree that SCHIP is a very successful program. And therein lies the problem.