So SCHIP is dead, thanks to President Bush's veto. However, there is hope for the millions of uninsured and underinsured children. As Reuters covers, there is a new bipartisan initiative that will achieve almost the same effects as an SCHIP expansion would have. There will be a vote Thursday in the House on the bill.
The big change is one that accounts for concerns that illegal aliens would have benefited from the healthcare. "The new version requires more rigorous background checks."
President Bush is once again saying the price tag is too much, and this bill could be the next that gets his veto. As Rep. Obey pointed out, we can't let "ideology become political theology," as is happening in this case where the main argument that President Bush has is that the bill will raise taxes.
"During nearly seven years in office, he has voiced opposition to all tax increases." Mr. President, do you expect us to fight a war without raising taxes and still providing the necessary domestic services? I don't think you get it -- the money has to come from somewhere, and even if you keep digging that hole the rest of the world calls a deficit, I guarantee you won't stumble upon a golden treasure chest. Or find water.
The big change is one that accounts for concerns that illegal aliens would have benefited from the healthcare. "The new version requires more rigorous background checks."
President Bush is once again saying the price tag is too much, and this bill could be the next that gets his veto. As Rep. Obey pointed out, we can't let "ideology become political theology," as is happening in this case where the main argument that President Bush has is that the bill will raise taxes.
"During nearly seven years in office, he has voiced opposition to all tax increases." Mr. President, do you expect us to fight a war without raising taxes and still providing the necessary domestic services? I don't think you get it -- the money has to come from somewhere, and even if you keep digging that hole the rest of the world calls a deficit, I guarantee you won't stumble upon a golden treasure chest. Or find water.
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