Zack Space's Reaction To New SCHIP Veto Threat

Congressman Zack Space of the 18th district has put out a press release criticizing House Republicans for continuing to block efforts to extend the SCHIP program after efforts were made to address their previous concerns.

In the release Space says:

“No matter how hard we try, it appears as though nothing will make a majority of House Republicans change their minds on providing health insurance to our children.

“I find it unconscionable to believe that, for the third time, a handful of Republicans would place their own political goals over the health and well-being of our nation’s children.  145,000 children in Ohio are at risk of losing their health insurance because Republicans are so eager to score points with the insurance industry.  This is not only inappropriate – it is astounding.”

-- Rep. Zack Space

As I mentioned earlier, the new compromise bill passed by a margin of 265-142 (the veto override attempt on the last bill had a vote of 273-156 and had a higher turnout). President Bush has already announced his intention to veto this bill as well.