| ■ Bush vetoes children's health bill a second time | 2007.12.15 |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday vetoed a bill expanding a popular children's health care program for the second time, angering Democrats who are locked in a fight with the administration over the budget and spending. Pushed by the Democratic-led Congress but also supported by many Republicans, the bill was aimed at providing health insurance to about 10 million children in low- and moderate-income families. Taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products would have been increased to pay for the aid. Bush vetoed a version of the bill in October but Congress quickly passed another one that included some changes but not enough to satisfy the White House. |