Gov Review Video #45: Environmental & Healthcare Policy Everything You Need To Know About Environmental And Healthcare Policy To Succeed In Gov
Environmental Policy Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring Brought awareness to environmental issues Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (1970): Largest regulatory agency Deals with land, air, water, use and quality Clean Air Act (1970): Seeks to reduce air pollution and car emissions Many environmental laws are unfunded mandates Other current environmental policy concerns: Fracking, Keystone Pipeline, Nuclear power, Climate change, Coal, etc.
Healthcare Policy Healthcare costs make up a large portion of the GDP Nearly 20% Medicare - (1965): Provides health care to elderly - part of Social Security Like Social Security, Medicare costs are rising in recent years (baby boomers) Failed attempts at Healthcare reform: Harry Truman Bill Clinton Affordable Care Act (Obamacare): Increased health coverage President Trump campaigned on repealing and replacing Obamacare
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