10/03/2007

"Compassionate Conservatism" in Action

"On this day it is also appropriate to recognize the important role the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has played in helping poor children stay healthy. To preserve that role and ensure that poor children can get the coverage they need, SCHIP should be reauthorized."

President Bush proclaiming "Child Health Day" on October 1

"[U]nder this bill, government coverage would displace private health insurance for many children. If this bill were enacted, one out of every three children moving onto government coverage would be moving from private coverage."

President Bush just two days later, putting insurance company profits over kids' health by vetoing SCHIP

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