House Fails to Override Child Health Bill Veto

Supporters of the S-chip bill did not muster enough votes in the house to override a presidential veto. The bill to provide health insurance for 10 million children was supported by a vote of 273 to 156, 13 votes short of the necessary two-thirds majority to pass the bill. Recent polls show widespread public support for the measure and the democratic leadership is confidant in its ability to propose a re-drafted version. Click here for more.