Bush Threatens His First Veto

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff

April 26, 2006, 12 a.m.

Under pressure from Senate GOP leaders, President Bush issued a formal veto threat Tuesday against the chamber’s version of the fiscal 2006 supplemental spending bill, demanding lawmakers cut some $14 billion in earmarks and other spending not included in the administration’s request.

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The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy. Read Full Article