It was my understanding that in order to conform with the SCOTUS’s decision last decade regarding the legality and constitutionality of the “line item veto”, the new proposed “line item veto” law would require any bill to go back to congress for approval after the administration cuts out segments for a strait up or down re authorization.

"Letting the president basically write legislation on his own would be catastrophic, to put it very mildly."

I'd amend that sentence slightly to read "Letting THIS president basically write legislation on his own would be catastrophic, to put it very mildly." Obviously a line-item veto is a dangerous tool in the hands of any president, but in the hands of George Bush it could spell the end of life as we know it. Or at least make it happen sooner than Bush is aiming for.

Amazing! I could swear I heard good 'ol Bush telling all of us that he was all for education, and he was steering students towards math and science. Hmmm. Too bad they don't talk about these cuts on TV. Just like that "no child left behind". Yup - he cut millions from that program too. And, of course, the funds to feed poor children meals at school - that disappeared too. Probably ended up in Halliburton's hands.

So, Kerry signed on his support to the LIV with Bush. And I thought Bush was the Moron! And Kerry must believe that Bush won't club the Dems with LIV? How about this bridge Bush wants to sell Kerry?

LIV,ILLEGAL WIRETAPS,ILLEGAL WAR,ADDENDUM ADDED TO PATRIOT ACT SO BUSH CAN OVER RIDE RULES,TORTURE CAN STILL BE APPLIED IF BUSH WANTS AND Mc CAIN DID NOTHING ABOUT IT!!PAT ROBERTS IS A DISGRACE TO ALL AMERICANS BECAUSE HE WON'T LET ANY OVER SIGHT BE IN FORCE. GREED AND CORRUPTION ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT THIS ADMINISTATION STANDS FOR!!!!!!!!!
POWER BREEDS CORRUPTION!