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Health care is one line in the sand for Gore and Bush.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX)

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Byline: Jim Wright

The basic, irreconcilable difference between Vice President Al Gore and Gov. George W. Bush, and between their respective parties, comes into sharp focus when we consider the issues relating to public health.

Gore wants to work toward universal health care insurance for every citizen, starting first with the children. Bush, in response, asks why President Clinton didn't compromise this matter out with the Republican Congress.

Gore wants to provide by law that the cost of prescription drugs be covered under Medicare. Bush says he prefers a GOP resolution that merely encourages HMOs and insurance companies to include drugs in their health care packages.

Gore unequivocally endorses the Patients Bill of Rights pending…

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