Bush on the Home Front

by Graham, John D.

• ISBN13: 9780253222152
• ISBN10: 025322215X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-09
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr

Summary

Military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq consumed so much attention during his presidency that few people appreciated that George W. Bush was also an activist on the home front. Despite limited public support, and while confronting a deeply divided Congress, Bush engineered and implemented reforms of public policy on a wide range of issues: taxes, education, health care, energy, environment, and regulatory reform. In Bush on the Home Front, former Bush White House official and academic John D. Graham analyzes Bush's successes in these areas and setbacks in other areas such as Social Security and immigration reform. Graham provides valuable insights into how future presidents can shape U.S. domestic policy while facing continuing partisan polarization.

Author Biography

John D. Graham is Dean of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. From 2001 to 2006 he served as the Senate-confirmed Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, White House Office of Management and Budget. He is the author of seven books and numerous articles on health, safety, and environmental issues.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. vii
Ambiguous Mandate, Polarized Congress	p. 1
Lower Taxes, More Spending	p. 27
The Social Security Debacle	p. 54
Making Sure Kids Learn	p. 63
Drug Coverage for Seniors	p. 93
Producing More Energy	p. 115
Consuming Less Energy	p. 163
Cleaner Air, Warmer Climate	p. 194
Illegal Immigration: Punishment or Amnesty?	p. 221
Tort and Regulatory Reform	p. 251
Meltdown and Bailouts	p. 272
Taking Stock, with Lessons for Future Presidents	p. 292
Notes	p. 333
Index	p. 403
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