Finally, some legislation out of Washington that helps people!
What kind of person would veto legislation to provide health insurance to poor children?
Oh, yeah…that would be George Bush.
To hold on to an ideology that says using the government to help people is a bad thing, Bush and Co. wanted a veto of more funding for this program. A program that most agree actually works well.
But, not every politician is foolish enough to deny health care access to children. After having passed the House, a similar bill has passed the Senate, approving more funding for this program. More importantly, it passed 68-31, making it veto-proof.
The funding for this program would come from a tax on tobacco products.
It’s amazing…a man that can spend $100 billion+ a year in Iraq and Afghanistan balks at helping poor kids at home. And, to think some people don’t think it matters who you vote for.
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