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Papers On Social Security & Welfare
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Social Security And The State Of The Union Address
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This 5 page paper discusses comments made by President Clinton regarding Social Security in his 1999 State of the Union Address. President Clinton has continually called for the preservation of the Social Security system. Is this possible? Facts and figures are presented to describe the problems that will have to be overcome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGsocsec.rtf

1996 Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act
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6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source of poverty within the eastern state. According to Bryant, the primary focus of the reform was to reestablish family values. The writer discusses the welfare reform law as it relates to New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Welfarnj.wps

2 Views /Female Participation in Late 19th and Early 20th Century Politics
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A 10 page analysis in which the writer argues that Theda Skocpol in her book "Protecting Soldiers and Mothers," and also Kristi Andersen in her book "After Suffrage" address similar territory in that both of these political scientists look at how female participation in the American political process in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries has largely been under-appreciated or ignored completely. Both of these authors demonstrate that this participation must be viewed within the context of political framework of their time in order to be understood properly. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A Case Study in Public Policy; Bakersfield
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This 5 page paper considers public administration and the problems with the case of Kern County in the 1970's when a new, inexperienced, organisation was granted $2.6 million to build a health clinic. The paper considers the tactics used, the reason for the problems, the alternatives and the relevance of The Iron Triangle. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEkernco.wps

A Look at Welfare Reform
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This is an 11 page paper that examines the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 on a national level and the New Jersey Welfare Reform Act of 1992. These acts of legislation limit the time an individual may receive assistance and impose regulations that require participation in job seeking activities. A proposal for a program to assist individuals on transportation issues is presented. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Refwelf.wps

A.F.D.C. & W.I.C.
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2 pages reflecting upon an interview with a social worker who discusses AFDC and WIC programs (welfare-related). Essay is complimented by a wealth of statistics. 4 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Afdcwic.wps

Adoption & Safe Families Act /Policy Analysis
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A 5 page research paper that provides a policy analysis of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA). The writer examine the history, goals and implementation of this legislation and finds that the literature on this topic supports the conclusion that the ASFA has been very effective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khasfa.rtf

Against Social Security Reform – At Present
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A 5 page paper arguing that Social Security does not need dramatic reform, though it does need to be strengthened for the future. The paper recommends that younger workers, particularly those employed by businesses not offering 401(k) plans, be given incentives to save for retirement in addition to the money paid into Social Security. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocSecRefrmNo.rtf

Alfred Kadushin's Child Welfare Services
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The necessity for effective child welfare systems requires a knowledge of the categorization of child welfare problems, and the acknowledgment of the role of social workers in providing services. This 6 page paper provides a brief overview of the Chapters 1 and 2 of Kadushin's book as an effective starting point for understanding child welfare services. No additional sources cited.
Filename: chilfare.wps

America's Social Security System: President Bush And The Stock Market
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5 pages in length. It is difficult to ignore the tremendous financial trouble that plagues the United States Social Security system, with the primary problems being America's current number of retirees and the fact that the Social Security trust fund has not been properly invested in the past. If no such problems existed, President Bush would not be suggesting that part of social security payments go to the stock market as a means by which to help bail out the failing program. What are the issues for and against such a change? The potential benefits and the potential costs? Clearly, when one assesses these aspects of the president's plan, one must examine the long-term gains and losses of such a proposition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCsocsc.wps

American Public Policies
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A review of several of the most troubling public policy arenas of the modern day. These include health, welfare, education, and energy. The paper outlines concerns in each and emphasizes the importance of public policy in addressing these concerns. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPgovPubPolicies.rtf

Analysis of three documents relating to Johnson's Great Society
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A comparison between statements made by Johnson, Califano and Masutow, referring to the success of the social and economic policies carried out by the Johnson administration with the aim of reducing social disadvantage.
Filename: JL2johnson.rtf

ANALYSIS: STONE’S POLICY PARADOX
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This 6-page paper is a critical review of Deborah Stone's book "Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision-Making." In this paper, the Medicare Drug Act is compared to Stone's policy making/political theories.
Filename: MTpolpar.rtf

Approaches to a Nationwide Prescription Drug Plan
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A 9 page discussion of the economic feasibility of a nationwide prescription drug plan. Explores this issue from the perspective that such a program could wield leverage in controlling what currently are widely fluctuating drug prices. Uses the example of one brand name drug and major drug manufacturer to illustrate that indeed there is a tremendous variation in drug prices across distribution channels and regions but also a tremendous profit for the drug companies. Emphasizes that while the drug companies are enjoying such profit many of our elderly, because of limited finances, are literally having to make the choice of medicine or food. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPmedDrg.wps

ARTICLE REVIEW ON PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND THE WELFARE SYSTEM IN THE USA
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This 4 page paper reviews three articles based on the premise that the US government is waging a war against the poor in the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBpoorppl.rtf

Assessing the Benefits of the Patriot Act
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A 4 page paper discussing cost-benefit analysis and its usefulness for determining whether the US Patriot Act should be expanded, discontinued or left unchanged. The question to be evaluated here is how to assess the relative value of the Patriot Act? Should it be continued, based on the benefits it provides as weighed against its detriments? The purpose is to discuss attempting to answer these questions through the use of cost-benefit analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpolCBApatriot.rtf

Asylum Seeking Children in the United Kingdom; Treatment and Provision;
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This 10 page paper looks at issues concerned with children refugees in the United kingdom. The paper starts with consideration to the legislation that applies to then as well as general background information. The paper then goes on to examine the role and duties of the local authorities and the way in which they are carried out. The paper concludes wit a summary of the reason why this issue requires further study. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEasylum.wps

Basis for Social Policy
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the foundational philosophy behind social policy formation. The writer discusses DiNitto's explanations of the rational and political approaches and then argues that Dye's Elite Theory provides the foundational tenets for social public policy decisions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khdindye.rtf

Boston's 'Big Dig'
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A 5 page paper discussing the big-business logistics of the largest public works project ever. Boston's Central Artery, the elevated six-lane highway that runs through town, opened in 1959 and was a marvel that had been planned for growth. Designed to carry 75,000 vehicles daily, it is now one of the most congested highways in the nation carrying 190,000 vehicles each day. The budget for its replacement is $10.8 billion and is scheduled for completion in 2004. Though construction began in 1991, there was no overseeing IT plan implemented until 1996. The project has run more smoothly with the IT system in place, and political posturings connected with the project have largely ended. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSbigDig.doc

British trade unions in the 20th century
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A paper which looks at the history of trade unions in Britain in the twentieth century, with particular reference to the postwar period, and considers the possible future of labour relations in the UK in the light of the present industrial settlement. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLtrunion2.rtf

Bush's Faith Based Initiative
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"Rule by the people" is the idiom that many Americans think of as a summation of the democratic theory. This assumes that the people have the power, or at least sufficient input into the governing process, to influence public policy and laws. This 7 page paper argues that President Bush's faith based initiative puts into question many of the basic beliefs upon which the system of democracy is founded, not least of which is the question of its constitutionality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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California’s Proposition 187
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This 10 page report discusses the California initiative approved by voters in 1994 that prohibited illegal immigrant children from public schools, to prohibit public health and welfare services for illegal immigrants, and impose other sanctions (including prenatal care for pregnant women and immunizations for children) throughout the state. In November of 1995, a Los Angeles federal judge issued an oral injunction that struck down as unconstitutional key portions of Proposition 187. Among the sections disallowed was the one that would bar illegal-alien children from attending elementary and secondary public schools. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Canadian Administrative Reforms: Trends, Improvements and Concerns
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This is a 10 page paper discussing Canadian administrative reforms, concerns and improvements. The Canadian federal government reforms over the past fifty years have shifted a great deal in their initiatives, structures and priorities which have deeply impacted the reforms and initiatives of the provincial and municipal governments as well. The reforms in the 1960s and 1970s in Canada initiated by the Canadian government established an increase in social systems, benefits and an increase in the public sector which allowed for the support of these programs. While no major shift occurred during the 1980s, the recession of the early 1990s and an increasing federal public deficit of over $540 billion led to a great deal of restructuring and shifting of initiatives and resources in the mid to late 1990s. Federal funding was drastically reduced by reforms which led to the decentralization and privatization of programs and industry and an increased responsibility placed on each provincial and territorial government. The provincial governments in turn enacted reforms which led to drastic cuts in education, health care and social programs which are still considered controversial and a major concern today. Recently, governmental reforms have shifted slightly again to highlight business networking, accountability, regulation and e-government in order to increase efficiency and accessibility of governmental services. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJCanad1.rtf

Capitalism and Society
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This 20 page paper considers the role of capitalism in today's world. The concept of capitalism as more than an economic or political policy is discussed. The social model of capitalist's is then used to discuss its implications on society with such issues as wealth distribution and the welfare state considered. Alternative social models are also examined as alternatives to capitalism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcapita.wps

Child poverty and social exclusion
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This 8 page paper looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion with particular reference to child poverty in the UK, and also considers the level of succcess which the Social Exclusion Unit has achieved since its inception in 1997. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLchpov.rtf

Civil Wars: Causes and Solutions
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A 3 page observation that since World War II the number and intensity of civil wars around the world has risen. The author attributes this rise to a rise in nationalism and the ever-worsening economic and social plight experienced by the world's more destitute. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcivWrs.rtf

COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT
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This 4 page paper discusses the Communications Decency Act and reviews four websites which covered the creation and dismantling of the CDA. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBcomact.rtf

Comparison and Contrast of Two Articles Discussing the “Medicare + Choice” Program
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This is an 8 page paper comparing two articles which discuss the “Medicare + Choice” program. Two articles pertaining to the “Medicare + Choice” program which was introduced in the Balance Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 assess the intentions, effectiveness and future prospects of the controversial program originally considered as risk-contracting. “As Good as it Gets? The Future of Medicare + Choice” (2002) by Nancy-Ann DeParle discusses the program from its original creation through to its current assessment in 2002. DeParle’s article is the most interesting because of the insider information DeParle can provide in regards to the political process as she was the Head of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) which was involved administratively from the onset. DeParle offers reasons for the initial intentions of the program, some of the major causes as to why the program has not lived up to expectation and lastly, what hopes and options there are for the program in the future. The second article “Medicare + Choice: Current Role and Near-Term Prospects” (2002) by Kenneth E. Thorpe and Adam Atherly, almost takes over where the DeParle article leaves off. Thorpe and Atherly do not necessarily cover the details as to the background of the program but more so the current state of the program and possible solutions for the future or maintenance of the program. The Thorpe and Atherly article provides a much more comprehensive statistical review of the current program and enrollment in addition to the expected results of any options in regards to the future of the program. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJcompa1.rtf

Comparison of The Clinton Health Plan with that of a Developed Country
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15 pages. This paper will give a comparison between former President Clinton's ill-fated Health Security Act of 1994 and the health care available in Denmark. The reader will be able to see the differences easily as well as to understand why the Health Security Act of 1994 was not the overwhelming success it was hoped to be. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: JGAhsa94.rtf

Considering Welfare Reform
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This 4 page paper discusses some of the issues surrounding welfare and welfare reform. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVConWel.rtf

Decreasing Infant Mortality by Decreasing Low-Birth Weight Infants from Teenage Mothers
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a public health view on the issue of infant mortality rates in teen mothers and the impacts of a new policy perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHInfmoUS.rtf

Defending the Propositions in The Bell Curve
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A 10 page analysis of the infamous book by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray. The writer defends the arguments put forth by these two authors and supports it with observation from Leon Dash's Pulitzer Prize winning account of a welfare mother. No additional sources cited.
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Democratic Accountability and E-Government
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This 24 page report discusses the ideals and goals of democratic accountability in relationship to the ongoing development of electronic process in government or “e-government.” Government is moving in the same direction as much of the world in terms of utilizing information technology in communication, commerce, research, and a vast array of other applications of which the average American knows little. That means that issues of accountability must be carefully addressed in terms of the acceptance and implementation of further efforts to change the government of the USA to that of the “e-USA.” Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BWegovt.rtf

Devolution and Balance of Power Issues
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This 5 page paper looks at the division of power between states and the federal government. Several examples are provided, but the Welfare system is highlighted as an example. The Founders' intent is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA250dev.rtf

Economic Strategy: The Impact of Worker Knowledge and Skills, Technology, and Immigration
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A 4 page overview of the varying economic strategies that can be put into play. Concepts such as workforce experience are explored in relation to national productivity. The question of whether immigration can be used to positively supplement the workforce is evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPecStrg.rtf

Economics of Recovery; The Similarities Between Roosevelt and Reagan
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This 5 page paper considers the policies adopted by Franklin D. Roosevelt when guiding the country out of the great depression and his use of the 'New Deal. The writer then compares the policies of Ronal Reagan when deal with the recession of his era to the Rooseveltian tactics that had proven successful in the 1930's. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Elder Abuse in America
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the majority of the population is aware that there is a serious problem in America with child abuse but few understand how much of a problem also exists related to elder abuse. In fact “some five percent of the Nation's elderly may be the victims of abuse from moderate to severe... or more than 1.5 million elderly may be victims of such abuse each year.” That number is all the more problematic due to the hidden and complex nature of the problem. Older Americans often live in some degree of isolation, whether in their own homes, the homes of adult children or institutions. Detection by people outside the family or the facility is much more unlikely and the occurrence of elder abuse is suspected to be remarkably under-reported. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWeldabu.wps

Employee Hiring and Retention Practices for Health Care Management
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This paper looks at health care management hiring and employee retention practices addressed via job satisfaction issues based in content (external)and process (internal) modeling. Bibliography lists 6 sources. JVhcmot.rtf
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Ending Welfare As We Know It by R. Kent Weaver
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10 pages. This paper is an analytical report of the book Ending Welfare as we Know it by R. Kent Weaver. The main topic of the book is the inner workings of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. This was the first significant reform of welfare policy in the United States since the Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JAwelfre.rtf

Ending Welfare As We Know It by R. Kent Weaver
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12 pages. This paper is an analytical report of the book Ending Welfare as we Know it by R. Kent Weaver. The main topic of the book is the inner workings of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. This was the first significant reform of welfare policy in the United States since the Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAwlfre.rtf

Evaluating HMOs
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5 pages in length. The necessary steps to take to ensure financial stability within the confines of health maintenance organizations (HMO) are various and many. While most HMOs got large rate increases in 1999, most analysts feel that is what we are seeing a reflection of. Health plans' big premium increases and enhanced profit margins could lead to increased tension with providers, including hospitals, researchers reported. The writer discusses how hospitals and integrated systems eager for a bigger piece of the premium pie could take aggressive stances in contract talks with managed-care organizations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAhmopp.wps

Family Support Act Of 1988 / Reform 1996
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the intricate details of the two "Acts." Because of space, the paper discusses in detail only those issues that have to do with work and retraining, or "family issues" such as child support and teen education, although there are a number of other issues related to the 1996 Act (these are referenced). Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Famsuact.wps

Financial Crisis Facing Today’s Nursing Homes
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This 20 page report discusses the state of the nursing home industry in the United States and the many problems and challenges it has face and continues to face. Even though Congress restored nearly $3 billion to skilled nursing facilities in 1999, it still wasn’t enough to keep many of the facilities operating. In general, the government’s payment system and the ever-increasing costs of doing business and providing services has resulted in financial disasters throughout the nursing home industry, especially for the most financially leveraged nursing home chains. Issues associated with nursing homes’ financial, regulatory, and administrative problems are discussed. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: BWnhomes.rtf

FOOD STAMPS AND INFLUENCES
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This paper examines the U.S. welfare policy, including the Department of Agriculture's Food Stamp Program. The paper discusses the political and media influences on such programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTfoosta.rtf

Free School Lunch Program
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An 8 page paper which discusses the origins and conditions of free school lunch programs in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAlunch.wps

Gang Violence: A Social Problem
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In recent years, an increasing focus on aggression and the criminal expression of aggression has led to the call for a more effective assessment criteria and interventions based on an acknowledgment of a variety of factors, including the societal views of aggression and the link between behavioral problems and gang participation. This 5 page paper provides an overview of this issue and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHCriTh5.rtf

GOVERNMENT PROGRAM ANALYSIS: SOCIAL SECURITY
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This 9-page paper provides an evaluation about the Social Security program as a successful (or non-successful) government program. The paper focuses on a thesis, a literature review, an analysis of the program, and conclusion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTsosean.rft

Health Care - United States vs Canada
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An 8 page paper. Compares health care in both countries, reports data regarding costs and comments on access and goals of each program. The problems reported with each system are reported and discussed. A recommendation is made for the health care system in the U.S. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGhlth.5.rtf

Health Care Reform Proposals
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A 5 page research paper that examines the health care crisis in the US by looking at current proposals for health care reform that have been made by the Democratic candidates for the presidency, President Bush, and others. The writer then examines briefly why health care reform efforts are difficult to legislate. Annotated bibliography lists 4 sources and also includes a brief outline for a longer paper on this topic.
Filename: khhcrp.rtf

Health Policy: Medicare Reform
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A 9 page paper assessing current health care policy, forces that maintain the status quo and suggestions for improving policy. The bottom line is that ultimately, Medicare controls the course of most of health care in the US, including precipitating much of the cost increase against which all parties appear to be powerless. The paper identifies forces and stakeholders to suggest that Medicare enlist the private sector to assist in designing changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSmedHlthPol.rtf

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