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Policies
in Focus
En Español
When
President George W. Bush took the oath of office on January 20,
2001, he accepted the responsibility of service shared only by 41
others. The priorities and policies of those Presidents have been
as varied and vast as the times in which they lived. Featured below
are the policies currently in focus on the White House web site.
These items, while not a comprehensive list of all of President
Bush's initiatives, provide an overview of the President's policies.
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Transforming
the Federal Role in Education So That No Child is Left Behind
As
America enters the 21st Century full of hope and promise,
too many of our neediest students are being left behind. The
principles of reforming public education include increasing
accountability for student performance, focusing on what works,
reducing bureaucracy and increasing flexibility, and empowering
parents. More on education...
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Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
President Bush signed the "Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2001" on June 7, 2001. The Tax Relief
Act will provide significant income tax relief to millions
of taxpayers. A broad range of taxpayers will benefit from
the tax relief provisions contained in the Act. More on tax relief...
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Revitalize
National Defense
Ensuring the common defense is the sworn duty and first responsibility
of any President. The President believes a strong military
is essential to defend American interests and extend the more
secure peace that resulted from the end of the Cold War. More on defense...
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Reliable,
Affordable, and Environmentally Sound Energy for America's
Future
Many
families face energy bills two to three times higher than
they were a year ago, and millions of Americans find themselves
dealing with rolling blackouts and brownouts. The
President's Energy Policy focuses on meeting the needs of
today while planning for the future and at the same time protecting
our natural resources and our environment. More on energy...
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Modernize
and Reform Social Security
For 65 years, Social Security has provided retirement security
for tens of millions of Americans. As demographics change
and costs increase, the challenge we face is ensuring that
the Social Security system is strengthened for tomorrow's
retirees. President Bush has formed a Social Security Commission
to modernize and reform Social Security. More on social security...
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Modernize
and Reform Medicare
Modernizing
and saving Medicare must rank among the most urgent priorities
in an era of common purpose. Sustaining the Medicare program
for future generations of beneficiaries will require an honest
and forthright effort by the Federal Government to address
these problems. More on medicare...
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Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives: Rallying the Armies of
Compassion
Despite
a multitude of programs and renewed commitments by the
federal and state governments to battle social distress,
all too many of our neighbors still suffer poverty and
despair amidst our abundance. The Federal
Government should do more to encourage private giving —
from individuals, corporations, foundations, and others
— to rally the armies of compassion that labor daily
to strengthen families and communities.
More on faith-based and community initiatives...
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The President's
Commitment to Environmental Protection
America is truly blessed with a vibrant
and flourishing environment. But with blessings, come
responsibility. President Bush has taken specific actions
in the first months of his Administration that demonstrate
his commitment to a comprehensive environmental protection
agenda. More on the
environment...
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Policies in Focus
