2007-10-30 14:09:41 · 8 answers · asked by big_dumb_hick 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes; it was never intended to be passed. Basically it was pure politicking - put a nice sounding bill up that greatly increases federal spending loaded with a bunch of unpalatable pork that will be vetoed so it can be used as a talking point. If the Congress had truly wanted to help the children, the bill would have been an extension of the old one - something President Bush was on record as saying he would sign. Ol' GW may not be popular, but he is still preventing a lot of damage from happening to this country.
Edit: Yes does not mean all the kids are dead now
2007-10-30 16:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The president vetoed a huge expansion of the health bill to cover the children of the well off. The health care plan for poor children continues as it was. This was just a democrat stunt and everyone with any sense realizes that. And it was a very stupid move. The liberals in favor of socialized medicine were all going to vote for the democrats anyway. But with this foolish move, the democrats just showed their hand and lost many middle of the road votes. Liberals of course, are once again not at all interested in the facts.
2007-10-30 14:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, President Bush probably vetoed it because he saw something different or maybe he saw that Hillary is using this 'children's health plan' to win votes from Americans. It will probably not work anyway. The question is, does she really care for children's health or people's health? Or does she just want more money.
2007-10-30 14:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Glad to see some on here have actually done some reading of their own. Bush was absolutely right in vetoing this bill to EXPAND coverage to families who DON'T need it. Coverage for the poor is still intact (as it should be). However both this program and welfare needs to be revamped to place a limit on # of children per family and length of time eligable to receive benefits. We need to stop paying for the worthless who simply want the working class to pay their way.
For those who missed it - no they aren't dead, just typical mis-statements to confuse the feeble-minded.
2007-10-31 06:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Steve M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes George Bush did vito it, it was in the news. It's only dead until you get rid of Bush.
The Next President will have a lot of work to do to repair the damage George Bush has done to date.
2007-10-30 14:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
i think the president wants to take care of us for we need his help medicle stuff is expensive
2007-10-30 14:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ghimraab 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please Hillary promised to give health insurance during the Clinton administration. She is full of crap
2007-10-30 14:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
not yet, but if they don't change things, a lot of them will be.
2007-10-30 16:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋