White House negates veto of bill that helps the Gulf of Mexico , Everglades , Great Lakes . Senate says `` no one is surprised that this veto was overridden '' Bill funds projects including the reconstruction of levees around New Orleans . Sen. Mary Landrieu , D-Louisiana , said the bill has overwhelming support from both sides . President Bill has called the measure too costly .
White House negates veto of bill that helps the Gulf of Mexico , Everglades , Great Lakes . Senate says `` no one is surprised that this veto was overridden '' Bill funds projects including the reconstruction of levees around New Orleans . President Bill has called the measure too costly .