November 02, 2007

Bush Vetoes WRDA Bill; Dems Optimistic For Override

President Bush this morning vetoed the $23 billion Water Resources Development Act package, saying it is too costly. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have both said their chambers will hold override votes next week, and Reid predicted it would succeed.

The bill, which includes Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects from around the country, passed the House and Senate by overwhelming margins.

More details will be available in this afternoon's CongressDailyPM (subscription).

Posted at 11:57 AM
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