Throughout my life, I have seen my share of suffering and pain. I am especially sensitive to the pain and suffering of children. ...more

October 14, 2007

President Bush signaled a willingness Saturday to spend more than what he had recommended for a popular children's health program, but he provided no specifics on how much higher he would go. ...more

October 7, 2007

House and Senate lawmakers yielded on Friday to one another's demands to support seniors and poor children by sparing an Alzheimer's center from heavy budget cuts and expanding the KidCare health insurance program. ...more

October 6, 2007

Cigar manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area and elsewhere got a reprieve Wednesday from a huge tax increase when President Bush refused to sign a bill to renew and expand a children's health insurance program into law. ...more

October 4, 2007

It's a pity those eager to bash President Bush are using the emotional appeal of health insurance for poor children as a political club. ...more

October 4, 2007

President Bush on Saturday signed a bill to prevent a government shutdown, but not without complaint. ...more

September 30, 2007

Congress on Thursday approved legislation adding 4 million children to a popular health care program, setting up a veto fight that President Bush will probably win but that would hand Democrats a campaign issue for next year's elections. ...more

September 28, 2007

The House voted Tuesday to expand health insurance for children, but the Democratic-led victory may prove short-lived because the margin was too small to override President Bush's promised veto. ...more

September 26, 2007

President Bush again called Democrats 'irresponsible' Saturday for pushing an expansion he opposes to a children's health insurance program. ...more

September 23, 2007