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Gov Review Video #45: Environmental & Healthcare Policy
Everything You Need To Know About Environmental And Healthcare Policy To Succeed In Gov
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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.
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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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See You Back Here For Video #46: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights: A Brief Intro
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