Understanding Clinton's health plan: beyond political language.
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چکیده
n announcing his health reform plan on September 22, 1993, President Bill Clinton spoke of six overarching principles: securi ty , savings, qual i ty , implicity, choice, and responsibility. You can be sure that all these key words have tested well in polling and focus groups. Throughout the coming months, political language will be critical in shaping the debate. Since healthcare reform is such a complex undertaking, the words used to sell or critique the president 's plan become increasingly important.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Health progress
دوره 74 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993