Summarization of the 2003 State of the Union Address
...ve more money; Money with which to invest in the economy, because when the economy is strong, jobs are created. Currently, with the aid of a few extra minutes of research, I found that the United States current rate of unemployment is 4.5%. What President Bush is saying is that the average drop in annual income tax will be circum 26%! President Bush then informs Congress of his next goal; in which he targets the quality and affordability of American Medicare. The President defines Medicare as being “the binding commitment of a caring society.” Although, a Medicare budget is in place now, it is weak. President Bush proposes to commit an addition $400 Billion to Medicare. As there is not much that can be done by the President alone, he urges Congress to pass the Medical Liability Reform, which ensures that patients are healed and doctors are protected from being unjustly sued. Thirdly, is the promotion of energy independence, within the boundaries of our country. Alas, the day has come when people in positions of high power are striving for a cleaner environment! The legislation which will enforce this also mandates a 70% cut in air pollution, over the following 15 years. It appears to me as though the President has done his homework, and then some. He ...