Kirk Watson: “Today, I join my colleagues, Madam Speaker, to override the…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2008

Today, I join my colleagues, Madam Speaker, to override the President's veto of H.R. 3963, which the President vetoed on December 12. Since then, we received more discouraging news regarding the growing domestic and global economic crisis. It is imperative that we look at the impact of the downturn on our Nation's children. A slowing economy will definitely lead to an increased demand nationwide for SCHIP services. Overriding the President's veto of SCHIP is more critical than ever during this period of economic downturn. I urge my colleagues to join me to override the President's veto and to guarantee that sufficient funding levels to address the need of our Nation's uninsured children become a reality.

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Kirk Watson

Texas

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Addressing the need to override the President's veto of SCHIP during a period of economic downturn.

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Kirk Watson: “Today, I join my colleagues, Madam Speaker, to override the President's veto of H.R. 3963, which the President vetoed on…”

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