FC #6

My team ended up in 3rd overall. I learned that it is very important to choose the right person with high overall statistics. Power players difinitely brought me lots of points.

Blog 5

http://www.reuters.com/article/americasCrisis/idUSN02584453

Bush recently vetoed popular water projects bill that suppose to improves hundreds of water projects across our nation. That includes restoration in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and improving the Florida Everglades. Bush opposed this bill because it will cost too much unneeded money that each individaul favors.The Senate passed the bill, 81-12, in September after the House of Representatives approved it by 381-40 a month earlier.House would hold a vote on Tuesday to attempt to override the president's veto.

"When we override this irresponsible veto, perhaps the president will finally recognize that Congress is an equal branch of government and reconsider his many other reckless veto threats," said Majority Leader Harry Reid.
I can see that Check and Balance are used here.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071026/ap_on_go_co/water_projects
This article is about the same explaining about the water bill but before Bush vetoed. Top Democrats are urging Bush to sign this bill.