So we’ve got the levies in New Orleans still not safe, Atlanta in an historic draught that threatens the entire region…and Bush vetos a “water projects” bill that addresses some of our major water concerns across this country. Finally the Congress says not this one and overturns the veto…wonder how big of a fit the baby in the White House had? 

House Steps Up Confrontation With Bush Over Spending  

A majority of House Republicans joined Democrats this evening in escalating a confrontation with President Bush over federal spending as the House overrode Mr. Bush’s veto of a popular water projects measure.

House Democrats also readied a $215 billion bill to pay for health, education, labor and veterans programs despite a veto threat.

If the Senate follows suit, it would mark the first time Mr. Bush has had a veto overturned, setting the stage for the biggest clash between Congress and the White House over spending since Mr. Bush took office.

The dispute over a dozen annual spending bills is being fueled in part by 2008 political considerations. Mr. Bush and Congressional Republicans are trying to re-establish the party’s faded reputation for fiscal responsibility, while Democrats are working to portray Republicans as being out of touch with the priorities of ordinary Americans.