Statement from Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E)
    Executive Director, American Public Health Association

    WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — “The American Public
Health Association (APHA) is dismayed by today’s presidential veto of the
Labor-HHS-Education spending bill.

    “Along with funding to expand educational opportunities and invest in
job training, the bipartisan bill passed by Congress would provide support
for core public health programs such as preventing obesity and combating
infectious disease, as well as training public health and medical
professionals.

    “As did his veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program last month,
today’s veto demonstrates the president’s severely misguided spending
priorities. While refusing to provide basic support for health and
wellness, the president did not hesitate in signing a defense spending bill
more than three times larger.

    “APHA, supported by its thousands of members and professional allies,
urges members of Congress to overturn the president’s veto. It is essential
that we provide the infrastructure and support necessary to protect our
nation’s health.”
SOURCE American Public Health Association