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Washington, DC -- Following news that President Bush plans to veto legislation that would strengthen and improve health insurance for America’s children as they begin their lives, Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) protested that such an action was unconscionable:
“Instead of doing the right thing by signing the legislation and protecting the coverage of millions of children, President Bush is compromising the health and safety of our children just as they are starting their lives. The President has essentially told them that they must start their lives on the wrong foot.
“I never thought I would see a day when a president would veto legislation because it gave health insurance to too many children. This action is truly a tragedy for America’s children.”
At the current time, 145,000 Ohio children are covered under SCHIP. Unless President Bush reverses his decision and signs the bill, the program will expire on September 30th.
Congressman Space represents Ohio’s 18th Congressional District. Elected in 2006, he is working to restore integrity to the office, expand Ohio’s economy, and support renewable energy.
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