Bush's Dusty Veto Pen May Soon Get Busy

[DeepModem Mom]

NYT/AP: Bush's Dusty Veto Pen May Soon Get Busy
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: January 6, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush has vetoed just one bill in nearly six years in office. That soon may change. As newly empowered Democrats forge ahead with their own agenda, some items may make it to his desk as prime candidates for veto.

One might be a recycled version of the stem-cell funding bill that drew Bush's lone veto last July. Other possibilities include measures that would raise the minimum wage without offsetting tax breaks for businesses, fully put in place the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations and curb oil-industry subsidies.

The Democratic takeover of Congress and the planned 100-hour burst of legislation sent parliamentary experts in both the administration and Congress scurrying to dust off the manual on vetoes and to brace for a possible onslaught.

In the new Congress, just days old, promises of bipartisanship still fill the air. Such pledges, however, may be put to the test in no time.

With Iraq overshadowing everything, any attempts by lawmakers to cut funds or intrude on Bush's war-making decisions could invite veto talk. Bush is set to announce a new Iraq strategy this week in a speech expected to call for more troops and aid....

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Bushs-Vetoes.html

[wakeme2008]

1. That why I think Reid is smart for including a small tax break

for small business in the Senate version.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2677178&mesg_id=2677178

It will make it harder for Bush to veto it. Bush said he would veto it without a tax break and Reid is giving him a minimum small business break....

Queen to Knights 7 Check...

[Eric J in MN]

2. If Bush vetoes a bill which cuts funds for spending on Iraq...

...then he'll got zero funds, as a result of the veto.

[Bitwit1234]

3. Congress can revoke bush's war powers

He will not be able to veto that. The only thing he can do is continue to do what he is doing. That would be in direct opposition and violation of the constitution. Then we will see what happens.