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Congress' love of Christmas not unanimous
Associated Press
Published December 14, 2007
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., says he is no Grinch, even though he voted against Christmas. He says he was protesting an expected veto of a children's health insurance bill when he voted against a resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas. "While the Republicans are passing a resolution celebrating Christmas, the president was vetoing health care for children. There's a little bit of irony going on," McDermott said. The Christmas measure was approved 372-9 on Tuesday. Democrats, including Alcee Hastings of Florida, cast the no votes. The resolution stated that Christianity was the predominant faith in the United States and contributed greatly to the development of the country. McDermott said he expects to take political heat for his actions, but if it forces a discussion of Bush's veto, "then it was a good protest vote."
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