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On AlterNet: veto

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "veto"

Family Values: House Passes Paid Parental Leave Bill

Family Values: House Passes Paid Parental Leave Bill

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 20, 2008.
Bill would cover all federal employees.

Bipartisan Majority Defies Bush Over Mortgage Crisis

Bipartisan Majority Defies Bush Over Mortgage Crisis

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. May 9, 2008.
The House defies Bush's veto threat on legislation to help families hurt by the crisis.

Bush's SCHIP Veto Could Hurt Republicans

Bush's SCHIP Veto Could Hurt Republicans

Eunice Moscoso, Atlanta Journal-Constitution. October 5, 2007.
Bush's veto of of a children's health insurance measure could further erode Latino support for the GOP.

Could You Explain a Vote Against Children's Health to the Children?

Could You Explain a Vote Against Children's Health to the Children?

Glenn W. Smith, The Rockridge Institute. September 26, 2007.
If an elected official cannot muster the courage to explain their anti-SCHIP vote to the children themselves, in a public setting we all can witness, then they must vote for the bill.

Funding Bush's War: Are Dems Too Scared To Take on the President?

Funding Bush's War: Are Dems Too Scared To Take on the President?

Robert L. Borosage, TomPaine.com. May 23, 2007.
Congress is poised to vote on a funding bill for Iraq that offers no change of course. Those who vote for it will be undermining the troops and enabling a rogue President.

Bush the 'Commander Guy' Rejects Spending on His Own War

Bush the 'Commander Guy' Rejects Spending on His Own War

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. May 4, 2007.
This week George W. Bush vetoed more than $100 billion in funds for the war he chose to start and now refuses to end -- and now the ball is in the Democrats' court.

A President Gone AWOL

A President Gone AWOL

John Nichols, TheNation.com. May 3, 2007.
In a sad attempt to justify his veto, the president says he is listening to military commanders while Congress plays politics. Here's what top military men who commanded troops in Iraq say.

What Happens After Bush Vetoes the Iraq Spending Bill?

What Happens After Bush Vetoes the Iraq Spending Bill?

Erik Leaver, AlterNet. April 26, 2007.
The American public backs a phased withdrawal, like the Democrats are proposing, but Bush isn't listening.

The truth about the Iraq bill and the Bush veto

The truth about the Iraq bill and the Bush veto

Bill Scher, AlterNet: PEEK. March 29, 2007.
Bill Scher: It has nothing to do with funding current operations...

After Bush vetoes Iraq bill...then what?

After Bush vetoes Iraq bill...then what?

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2007.
Chris Weigant: It looks like Bush wanted this veto...