I don't even know what to say anymore...
President Bush yesterday rejected entreaties by his Republican allies that he compromise with Democrats on legislation to renew a popular program that provides health coverage to poor children...
I guess they should have known better than to be born into a poor family. Barbara taught her son well.
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The president said he objects on philosophical grounds to a bipartisan Senate proposal to boost the State Children's Health Insurance Program by $35 billion over five years. Bush has proposed $5 billion in increased funding and has threatened to veto the Senate compromise and a more costly expansion being contemplated in the House.
What "Philosopical" grounds are those? Health Care company contributions??
Rep. Rahm Emanuel (Ill.), the House Democratic Caucus chairman, said he is "bewildered" that Bush is fighting the expanded funding for a program supported by Republicans and Democrats alike. "This is the chance for him to finally be a uniter and not a divider," Emanuel said. "You have consensus across party and ideology, and a unity on the most important domestic issue, health care -- except for one person."
Billions and Billions for Iraq. Screw poor kids.
I hope Bush can explain to sick and dying kids what his "philosophical" reasons are for lettting them suffer.
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