Schauer pushes override of veto

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:22 AM EDT

At issue is a reauthorization bill recently passed by Congress that would increase funding of the SCHIP programs from $25 billion over five years to $60 billion.

By Mark Lenz

Daily Telegram Editor

ADRIAN — State Sen. Mark Schauer says Michigan congressmen should force a funding increase of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program by voting Thursday to override a presidential veto.

“I personally feel passionate about kids, and health care is something all kids should have provided for them in some form or fashion,â€