The First Shot in the Second Battle Over SCHIP by Rep Louise Slaughter

[ProSense]

The First Shot in the Second Battle Over SCHIP

by Rep Louise Slaughter
Thu Oct 25, 2007 at 10:49:12 AM PDT

Video

My full remarks are below:

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Make no mistake, 43 Governors from states red and blue, 69 members of the United States Senate, Democrats and Republicans, 273 of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in the House, and 81% of the American public, including a large majority of Republicans, support our bi-partisan expansion of SCHIP.

Yet, presented with this overwhelming support from all sides, the President decided to dust off his veto pen, and with it deny millions of children access to health care.

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M. Speaker, the President chastises the $35 billion bill – which is fully paid for – as "too expensive." And with the same breath, he seeks an additional $190 billion for the Iraq War – all of which is at the expense of the taxpayer.

This is simply unconscionable when you realize that the amount of money it takes to provide health coverage to 10 million children for an entire year is what we spend in Iraq in just 41 days.

We must get our priorities straight.

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[ProSense]

1. 43 Governors, 69 Senators, 273 Representatives and 81% of the American public

States red and blue, Democrats and Republicans...I think Bush was delusional when he said "I veto bills to ‘ensure that I am relevant.’"

[Toots]

3. So we need fifteen more Representatives

Representative come up for re-election every two years. There are a lot that need to be replaced.

[Drifter]

2. She is the sweetest thing ...

I had the opportunity to meet her at the local Dem headquarters when I was a volunteer driver on election day. She is western NYs own Southern Belle.

It was disappointing to see (ala video) that there were members (most likely Repukes) rudely interrupting when she had the floor.

Cheers
Drifter