The (latest) word on WRDA and the Indian River Lagoon...
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By Amie Parnes
Posted at 03:14 PM on October 09, 2007
WASHINGTON - When Congress passed a water bill that included funding for the Indian River Lagoon two weeks ago, we were sure that it would be on President Bush's desk by week's end.
We were wrong.
As of Tuesday, the Water Resources Development Act, which includes more than $1.2 billion for the muck-filled lagoon, hadn't even made it to the White House for the president's expected veto. Aides say the bill is awaiting final clearance from the House before the big sendoff to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
White House aides have said Bush is expected to veto the legislation because the president is not pleased with the bill's final price tag. But lawmakers in both the House and the Senate say they have enough votes to override a veto.
Stay tuned!
Posted at 03:14 PM on October 09, 2007
WASHINGTON - When Congress passed a water bill that included funding for the Indian River Lagoon two weeks ago, we were sure that it would be on President Bush's desk by week's end.
We were wrong.
As of Tuesday, the Water Resources Development Act, which includes more than $1.2 billion for the muck-filled lagoon, hadn't even made it to the White House for the president's expected veto. Aides say the bill is awaiting final clearance from the House before the big sendoff to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
White House aides have said Bush is expected to veto the legislation because the president is not pleased with the bill's final price tag. But lawmakers in both the House and the Senate say they have enough votes to override a veto.
Stay tuned!
