U.S. President George W. Bush Tuesday vetoed a bill that would block a cut in Medicare fees for doctors.
The measure returned for override votes in the House and Senate, where it originally passed with more than enough support to thwart the veto.
The legislation would avert a 10.6 percent cut in fees paid to doctors by Medicare, the U.S. health program for the elderly and disabled.
It would cut reimbursement instead to insurers that provide care through plans called Medicare Advantage.
While Democrats say the companies are overpaid, Bush has said cutting their funding would hurt seniors enrolled in the plans.
Hours after the presidential veto, the House began debate before a planned override vote, and Senate leaders said they also will act quickly.
Source:Xinhua
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