""The House and Senate earlier this month passed different versions of a plan to reauthorize and expand Schip. While the Senate version has bipartisan support, President Bush has vowed to veto either bill, saying both plans pose a threat to private insurers.""

Yes, he also blew up the WTC, and is allowing aliens from space to possess our kids.

Because Bush is a criminal.

Because the insurance industry lobbiests can pay more money. The insurance companies are getting richer; people are getting poorer because Bush has to protect his rich friends.

It is the Republican way - lavish the rich and screw everyone else.

A good lining of the pockets and who cares who suffers without good sound healthcare insurance?
I am a nurse with no healthcare coverage, I can breathe in your germs but no insurance?
How American.