His explanation?
“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.”
This is the 10th veto of Bush's presidency and exemplifies his continuing conflicts with the Democrat-led Congress.
What is the debate about? Money! Spending has been the issue of frustration and dispute!
The current plan of which more than 6.6 million children are enrolled in, called the S-Chip program, needs more funding if it is to continue. To continue, an estimated $5.8 billion is needed per year, which is $800 million more than the current annual budget. Democrats sent the bill allowing increased spending of $35 billion and allowed another 4 million children to join the program.
However, the White House responds by saying
“This Congress failed to send the president legislation that puts children first, and instead they sent for a second time one that would allow adults onto the program, expand to higher incomes, and raise taxes,” said Dana Perino, the White House press secretary.What will become of this constant debate between White House and Congress?
Full Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/12/washington/12cnd-bush.html?hp
