SCHIP Compromise?

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are trying to reach a compromise on expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). (Kaiser Network)

Two weeks ago, President George W. Bush vetoed a bill that would have added $35 billion to SCHIP over a five-year period. Last week, the House of Representatives passed a modified SCHIP bill, but the vote was not veto-proof.

If the two sides of the aisle can reach a compromise, the bill may have a chance of becoming law. However, Congressional Quarterly Today reports that some members of the Congressional Black Caucus will not support the SCHIP bill if “significant changes are made as concessions to Republicans.”