Obama warns GOP he plans to use veto pen: "I'm going to defend gains on health care, environment"

[kpete]

Since taking office in 2009, Obama has only vetoed legislation twice, both in fairly minor circumstances. But with Republicans set to take full control of Congress next year, Obama is losing his last bulwark against a barrage of bills he doesn’t like: the Senate.

“I haven’t used the veto pen very often since I’ve been in office,” Obama said in an NPR interview airing Monday. “Now, I suspect, there are going to be some times where I’ve got to pull that pen out.”

He added: “I’m going to defend gains that we’ve made in health care. I’m going to defend gains that we’ve made on environment and clean air and clean water.”

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-warns-gop-plans-veto-pen-2015-100220926--politics.html

[djean111]

1. But - have at it for getting at the safety net and horrible "trade" deals and gifts

to Wall Street.

[Scuba]

2. He's already missed several excellent opportunities, like the CROmnibus bill.

[Autumn]

3. Okay.

[Cha]

4. Yes, he will use it. President Obama is our Firewall against the gop Facist Kochroaches. Whether

the eye rollers appreciate it or not.