Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Governor Culver "Disappointed" About President's Veto Of SCHIP Bill
DES MOINES — Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on President Bush’s veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP):
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CHET CULVER:
“I am obviously disappointed, but not surprised, by President Bush’s decision to veto the bipartisan SCHIP bill. Republicans and Democrats in Congress worked together to craft a critically important compromise bill which allowed states to continue insuring low-income children. SCHIP, or HAWK-I, is a state-federal partnership that works for Iowa's kids whose families are unable to afford adequate health care. With the stroke of his pen, the President has chosen to put at risk health care for 21,000 Iowa children. The President made a bad decision that I believe to be both irresponsible and unacceptable. It is now time to urge every member of Congress, including Rep. King, to listen to their constituents, stand up for children, and vote to override the President’s veto."