Delegation hammers SCHIP veto

October 4, 2007

MONTPELIER — The veto by President Bush of a bill continuing and expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program will have a serious impact on Vermont, according to the state's three-member congressional delegation and other officials.

The veto will mean the end of a program that provides insurance coverage to 6 million children in the country and prevents 4 million more from being added to it.

"This isn't the time for a wait-and-see approach or to merely consider taking action," said Stefanie Sidortsova, who watches health care policy for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group. "Gov. Douglas needs to step up to the plate for Vermont's children, especially since it appears his designated lobbyist in D.C. has struck out with the Bush administration. It is time for the governor to take some bold action."

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