Affirmative action: Clinton details plans for review
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Pres Clinton reiterated his support for affirmative action on Mar 23, 1995, but said his administration would conduct a review of various affirmative action programs in response to Republican criticism. Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole is leading the fight against the programs.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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House Republicans propose Medicare, Medicaid overhaul
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The Medicare Preservation Act of 1995 proposes spending cuts of $270 billion, but does not provide specific details about how the budget will be cut. Funds for Medicaid would be given to states in the form of block grants and be reduced $182 billion. Pres Clinton opposes the measures.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Affirmative action: Clinton defends federal programs
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Pres Clinton reiterated his support for affirmative action programs in a speech given Jul 19, 1995. He based his opinions on a five-month review, which found continued need for the programs, with some reforms. Republicans called the programs reverse discrimination.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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