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This statement by Senator Albert Gore, Jr., on introduction of the Information Infrastructure and Technology Act of 1992 highlights examples of applications of high-performance computing, the components of the Information Infrastructure Development Program (i.e., education, libraries, manufacturing, and health care), and participating agencies. A table presents funding authorizations by area and agency. (MES)

George W. Bush and Al Gore, Jr. both discuss their views and proposals to insure the uninsured, ensure the future of Medicare, support patients' rights, and promote quality health care for all Americans.

Describes regional and federal responses to the homelessness crisis, including the author-sponsored White House Conference on Homelessness Act. Supports legislative measures to accomplish the following goals: (1) increased low-income housing; (2) treatment of mentally ill and alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals; and (3) new approaches to education and job training. (AF)

Presents 1988 Democratic presidential candidate, Albert Gore, Jr.'s views about the future direction of U.S. foreign policy. Discusses the U.S. role as leader of the Western world and Gore's policies for dealing with allies and the Soviet Union, while maintaining U.S. respect and power. (GEA)

The environment and economic development are interdependent. To quantify this belief, the Clinton Administration is developing environmental policies and programs under the auspice of the EPA. The EPA will develop economically feasible environmental policies, promote investment and innovation in environmental technology and promote export of environmental technology which is worth over $300 billion in 1994 and is estimated to double by the year 2000., Our environment and our economy are mutually dependent From local crises of air and water pollution to global phenomena such as the destruction of the rainforests, global warming, and the [...]

The National Performance Review (NPR) was done by federal employees and managers who gave recommendations on cutting bureaucracy and improving productivity. One of the recommendations is a 12% reduction in the federal bureaucracy. This will be done by offering early retirement to employees, offering cash incentives to leave the government service or finding another job for the employee in the private sector. The President's Management Council was also created to implement NPR plans and enforce quality changes in federal management systems., We stand at the crossroads of the future of our federal government, of public service, of public confidence in government. Success is inextricably linked to the support, cooperation, and insight [...]

The Democratic Presidential candidate Albert Gore, Jr., presents his party's health care platform. Topics include the Children's Health Insurance Program, a Patients' Bill of Rights, insuring the uninsured, Medicare, a prescription drug benefit, and medical research.