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Health Care
Options for public and privately funded health care is a valuable debate for students to follow and learn from. They can use their research to take part in a Town Hall Meeting using facts and style. They will contact the representatives...
New York Times
New York Times: Topics: George W. Bush: Medicare
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you are researching George W. Bush and Medicare, this New York Times page is a great site for news stories on those topics.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Health Care Coverage Debate
News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: g.w. Bush Radio Address
President George W. Bush discusses the new Medicare programs during his speech in November, 2005. Text of his speech is located on this site.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of Treasury: Health Savings Accounts
This site provides links to information about Health Savings Accounts.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Navigating Medicare's New Drug Benefit
In question and answer format, NPR takes a look at Medicare's new drug program and its effect on senior citizens. Links to numerous other NPR reports on this subject. 1/27/2006
Other
Medicare.gov: Medicare & You [Pdf]
This is the official U.S. government 2018 Medicare handbook in its entirety.
CNN
Cnn: Deadline for Medicare Drug Plan Looms
News article from May, 2006, discussing the deadline that Medicare recipients are facing to enroll in Medicare's prescription drug benefit program.
Other
Medicare.org: A Resource for Medicare Information
A comprehensive web site of Medicare information and links to resources.