What's Next For SCHIP?

Now that the same children's health insurance bill (SCHIP) has been passed by both the House and Senate, what's happening next? Well, for one, Congress hasn't sent the bill to the President yet for his signature. That will most likely happen tomorrow. Then, the President, making good on his many promises, will probably veto the bill immediately. He'll probably try to keep it quiet. He's a little embarrassed that he's denying children health insurance. Congress will then get a chance to override his veto. The vote on that, where a 2/3rds majority is required for passage, will probably happen either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. That leaves everyone with more than a week to contact their legislators and the President. Taking action is easy (and free) if you visit our action center. Those who oppose the SCHIP expansion aren't exactly happy that they're going to vote, once more, to keep children from getting health insurance, particularly because around the same time they'll be considering the President's request for $193 billion in war funding. The more they know everyone's watching, the greater the chance they'll do the right thing.
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