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Issue Spotlight: Election 2004
Daily Reports Stories on Election 2004
Public Opinion on 2004 Campaign
Health on the Hill - 2004: The Year Ahead
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Election 2004 | Candidates

	George W. Bush is the incumbent Republican president.
	John Kerry is the Democratic nominee.
	Ralph Nader is running as an Independent candidate.

kaiserEDU Issue Module: Health Care and the 2004 Election

kaiserEDU Issue Module: Health Care and the 2004 Election

This issue module discusses the importance of health care for the upcoming Presidential election and highlights a wide range of key resources and analyses.

Bush, Kerry Discuss Health Care During Third Debate

Bush, Kerry Discuss Health Care During Third Debate

During the third debate, the presidential candidates discussed how to increase coverage for the uninsured, abortion, flu vaccine shortages and more.

	Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.)

The official campaign Web site for Sen. Kerry. Includes a general overview of the Kerry/Edwards health plan.

About John Kerry

Biographical information about Sen. Kerry.

Senate Web site

The official Senate Web site for Sen. Kerry.

Sen. Kerry's voting history on various issues including abortion, health, drugs, science and senior-citizens.

Health Interest Group Ratings

Special interest groups rate Sen. Kerry's performance with respect to health-related issues.

Kaiser Daily Reports on Sen. John Kerry

News summaries on Sen. Kerry from the Kaiser Daily Reports.

THE ISSUES

Flu Vaccine Shortage
Medicare & Social Security
Prescription Drugs [.pdf]
Seniors
Families & Children
Stem Cell Research
Equal Access to Health Care (Includes stances on women's health, minority health, mental health parity and more)
Health Care and Businesses
Fighting HIV/AIDS
Women

STATEMENTS

"Kerry Offers Fresh Start on Health Care in America"
10/19/2004
"George W. Bush: Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment Will Be Consumed By Medicare Premiums "
10/19/2004
"New Study: Bush 'Barred' Veterans from VHA Services"
10/19/2004
"Kerry Calls for a White House with a Commitment to Stem Cell Research"
10/4/2004
"Kerry Offers Plan to Lower Health Care Costs for Businesses and Families"
9/21/2004
"New Ad Reveals Truth Behind Bush Health Care Attacks"
9/16/2004
"Revealed: Bush Medicare Bill Could Eat Up 37% of Social Security Checks"
9/14/2004
"Kerry Criticizes Bush for Choosing Special Interests Over Seniors in Medicare Bill"
9/10/2004
"Kerry Says Bush Makes Wrong Choices on Health Care"
9/9/2004
Speech to the 2004 Democratic National Convention
7/29/2004

AUDIO, VIDEO & TRANSCRIPTS

Video

Sen. Kerry's Speech to the Democratic National Convention

(Requires Windows Media Player), 7/29/2004

Transcripts

Full Text of John Kerry's Speech to the Democratic National Convention

7/29/2004

"Affordable Health Care for All Americans"

5/10/2004

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