BUSH’S QUEST FOR REALIGNMENT• 43rd President of the United States of

America from 2001 to 2009.• 46th Governor of Texas

from 1995 to 2000.• Republican, Conservative.• Pushed for: greater increases in aid to

education, a larger prescription drug program, and a smaller tax cut of $250 billion.

• Also: for Clinton’s plan to use projected surpluses to reduce national debt and infuse new resources in the SS and Medicare Trust Funds.

Social Welfare Circumstances

Federal Spending increased since the 1980s and into the 1990s.

Women- maintain the right to abortion. Safety-Net Programs held their ground. SS, Medicare, Medicaid all increased at a steady

pace. Problems: Women reduced to low-wage jobs, few

fringe benefits (such as health insurance), little assistance in training programs or attending college.

Welfare policy abroad: $10 Billion in new funds toward the AIDS epidemic in Africa (Jansson 419 (5th Edition)).

Reading Question

Which act was enacted in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the interest of ensuring national security?

A. No Child Left Behind ActB. The Patriot ActC. Medicare Act of 2003D. Clear Skies Act of 2003

Reading Question

Which act was enacted in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the interest of ensuring national security?

A. No Child Left Behind ActB. The Patriot Act* (Jansson 414)C. Medicare Act of 2003D. Clear Skies Act of 2003