Bush vetoes water projects bill

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Bush vetoes water projects bill

By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer 10 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - An increasingly confrontational President Bush on Friday vetoed a bill authorizing hundreds of popular water projects even though lawmakers can count enough votes to override him.

Bush brushed aside significant objections from Capitol Hill, even from Republicans, in thwarting legislation that provides money for projects like repairing hurricane damage, restoring wetlands and preventing flooding in communities across the nation.

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"When we override this irresponsible veto, perhaps the president will finally recognize that Congress is an equal branch of government and reconsider his many other reckless veto threats," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

"More than two years after failing to respond to the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Katrina, he is refusing to fund important projects guided by the Army Corps of Engineers that are essential to protecting the people of the Gulf Coast region."

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[babylonsister]

1. Override this asshole's veto, please! What a dip; he wants all the

money for war, war, war, and screw everyone else. Maybe this will wake some rethugs up finally.

[Buzz Clik]

2. Gonzo is gone. Karl is gone. Mama Karen is gone. He is a man without a compass.

Vetoing this bill is nuts and without purpose.

[Bitwit1234]

3. Think republicans will loose Georgia now.

[NightWatcher]

4. no he wont. the dehydrated rednecks here will vote for RW