The decider has vetoed legislation that would have expanded the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $35 billion dollars, effectively denying 4 million children from moderate-income families health care benefits. There are currently 6.6 million children who are not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid that are covered by the program.
The legislation would have reversed rules passed in August by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Eight states are suing the Bush Administration over the new rules. Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ), said the "Bush administration has gone beyond its regulatory rights." President Bush defended the veto, explaining that "the policies of the government ought to be, help people find private insurance, not federal coverage." read more »
