Two very significant issues are health care and education. Democrat Al Gore seems to be concentrating on health care issues , while Republican George Bush has emphasized his commitment to public education in America. Health care coverage and prescription drug benefits have become hot political topics in recent years. With the graying of America, the cost of health care will begin to tax the federal government's reserves. During the past decade, health care spending has increased dramatically.
New drugs mean that people live longer.
ThePresidential candidates have come up with different answers. In the past, Bush has been highly criticized for his lack of a drug plan. These states claim the programs are expensive and too hard to administer. One of these states is Texas, where Bush was governor. However, Bush has come up with a new health care plan for his campaign.