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Policies in Focus
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When President George W. Bush took the oath of office on January 20, 2001, he accepted the responsibility of service shared only by 41 others. The priorities and policies of those Presidents have been as varied and vast as the times in which they lived. Featured below are the policies currently in focus on the White House web site. These items, while not a comprehensive list of all of President Bush's initiatives, provide an overview.

 

 

America Responds to Terrorism
Understanding the War on Terrorism at home and abroad

Homeland Security
Coordinating a national strategy against terrorism

   

Economy & Budget
Encouraging economic growth and job creation

Education Reform
Transforming the federal role in education so no child is left behind

   

Medicare
Modernizing and reforming Medicare

Social Security
Modernizing Social Security

   

Defense
Revitalizing national defense

Energy
Ensuring reliable, affordable, and environmentally-sound energy

   

Environment
Protecting our nation's environment

Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Rallying the armies of compassion

   
 

Additional Policy Topics:
Crime Prevention: Safe Neighborhoods
Disabilities: New Freedom Initiative
Health Care: Patients' Bill of Rights
International Trade: Expanding Opportunity
Immigration: Naturalization Ceremony
Labor: 21st Century Workforce Initiative

 

 



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