September 21, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: SCHIP Veto, Delaware Shooting, Belgium Split

Administration. President Bush yesterday reiterated his threat to nix the recently passed legislation on children's health insurance, but there may be enough Senate votes to override a veto.

Congress. Following the House's lead, the Senate last night passed a bill to overhaul the FDA.

Nation. Two students were shot this morning at Delaware State University.

Politics. The Justice Department formally charged Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu yesterday with violating election laws and committing fraud.

World. Rifts in the Belgian government have prompted calls for the country to be partitioned into two separate entities.

See Earlybird (subscription) for more of this morning's headlines.

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