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By
The Associated Press
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Published: Wed, January 23, 2008 - 2:17 pm
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 2:25 pm
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 2:25 pm
overriding the president's veto of an expansion on a children's
health insurance program.
The result was expected, even though supporters had a fresh
argument based on financial turmoil. They claim pumping the
additional 35 billion dollars into the State Children's Health
Insurance Program can benefit the economy.
Republicans argue Congress has already set aside enough money
for the program to run through 2009 and charge the vote was
politically motivated, since the president's State of the Union
speech is around the corner.
Democrats are vowing to continue their fight for the expansion.
Bush has twice vetoed a bill that would more than double
spending on the program.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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