Bush administration and the Democratic senate wrestle with health care.
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As his administration approaches its 6-month mark, President Bush has filled his cabinet, survived a showdown with China over a spy plane, and seen his $1.35 trillion tax cut passed by the House and Senate—just as the Republicans lost control of the Senate with the change of party by Senator James Jeffords of Vermont, who became an independent. Yet Bush and the new Senate Majority leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) agree that a patients’ bill of rights is a top priority.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Circulation
دوره 104 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001