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Yesterday, President Bush vetoed health care for 10 million children for the second time. On the veto, Speaker Pelosi stated, "Let it be clear that Democrats will not rest until 10 million children in America have access to health care, and that it is paid for. Let it be clear that we will persist with this effort.Today the House is debating the Intelligence Authorization Conference Report. The bill authorizes the largest amount for intelligence programs ever authorized - containing numerous provisions to improve the effectiveness of intelligence programs and agencies. It also includes an amendment that extends to U.S. intelligence agencies and personnel the current prohibitions in the Army Field Manual against torture.
"Good afternoon. It is reported that later today that the President will veto the SCHIP bill. Once again, he will veto the SCHIP bill.
Hoyer: President Should Stop Playing Politics with Defense EmployeesCRS Report Says Defense Department Has Tools to Avoid Issuing Furlough Notices
The New Direction Congress succeeded where others had failed by passing a Head Start bill for the first time in nearly a decade that improves teacher and classroom quality, focuses Head Start on school readiness, and serves more children.
Victim: Gang-Rape Cover-Up by U.S., Halliburton/KBR
ABC News - Dec. 10, 2007
Watch the hearing live via committee webcast or on C Span 3.