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Clinton

Clinton. Election of 1992. Three major candidates George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton (Dem. Gov., Arkansas) Ross Perot (Texas Billionaire) Clinton wins Earns 43% of popular vote (Bush 38%, Perot 19%). Health Care. Appointed wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, to lead team

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Clinton

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  1. Clinton

  2. Election of 1992 • Three major candidates • George H.W. Bush • Bill Clinton (Dem. Gov., Arkansas) • Ross Perot (Texas Billionaire) • Clinton wins • Earns 43% of popular vote (Bush 38%, Perot 19%)

  3. Health Care • Appointed wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, to lead team • Proposed health care plan for all Amers. • After year debate in Congress, never even voted on

  4. Economics • Successful in his efforts to reduce budget deficit • By 1998, gov’t took in more money than it spent • Used to pay off debt ($5.5 trillion)

  5. Foreign Policy • Grants China permanent trade rights • NAFTA • North American Free Trade Agreement • Opens up free trade between Canada, Mexico, and U.S.

  6. Dems. Vs. Repubs. • Republicans get majority in Congress • First time since 1954 • Led by Newt Gingrich • Clinton clashes with Congress • Clinton wins reelection in 1996

  7. Impeachment • Whitewater Scandal • Accused of using money improperly as Gov. in 1984 • The Lewinsky Scandal • Admits he had relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky • Denies lying under oath • House charges with perjury and obstruction of justice - CLINTON IMPEACHED! • Senate falls short of 67 votes needed

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