Although President Clinton failed to pass a national health care plan, President George W. Bush was successful in amending Medicare in 2003. This amendment added Part D (Prescription Coverage) which gave a major role to in providing coverage to the elderly.

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Although President Clinton failed to pass a national health care plan, President George W. Bush was successful in amending Medicare in 2003. This amendment added Part D (Prescription Coverage) which gave a major role to 	in providing coverage to the elderly.

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The Medicare Part D amendment in 2003 involved private insurance companies in providing prescription drug coverage to the elderly, allowing them to offer plans approved by Medicare.

Although President Clinton Failed to Pass a National Health Care