So the GOP hurried the bill through to avoid reaching a compromise??? WTF is wrong with these morons? By that I mean the Democratic leadership. They seem continually befuddled by republican parliamentary tactics out out maneuvered at every turn.
Senate Again Passes Child Health Bill – New York Times
In a situation of unusual political complexity, Republicans dictated the decision to pass the legislation speedily. It appeared their goal was to short-circuit attempts by supporters of the bill to reach a compromise that could attract enough votes in the House to override Bush’s veto.