Democrats Connect Economy, Veto Override vote once more

Democrats to try once more to over ride President's veto on SCHIPs...when I read stories of the billions of dollars of "cash reserves" in the hands of the insurers, its a shame we can't get healthcare assistance for children...BD 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers on Friday cited the slowing economy as a reason that the House should override President Bush's veto of a bill that would increase spending on a popular children's health insurance program.

The House has scheduled a veto override vote for Wednesday. The bill the president vetoed would increase spending by $35 billion over five years on the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The additional money would add an estimated 4 million people to the program, which provides insurance coverage for children from families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.

The Associated Press: Dems Connect Economy, Veto Override