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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Will the Election Tip the Court’s Balance? This week, Think Tank with Ben Wattenberg examines how this year's presidential election could affect the Supreme Court. By some estimates, ... more Saving our Schools This week, Think Tank looks at the education proposals of the major presidential candidates. There has been an unusual amount of ... more   What are the Candidates’ Prescriptions for Medicare? main page What are the Candidates’ Prescriptions for Medicare? Aired 10/26/2000 This week, Think Tank with Ben Wattenberg examines the Medicare reform plans of the presidential candidates. Less than two years ago, a bipartisan commission recommended a major overhaul of Medicare to ensure the program’s solvency for years to come. But election year politics and a large budget surplus have put aside concerns about Medicare’s financial situation for now. Both George W. Bush and Al Gore are promoting plans to add prescription drug benefits to Medicare. What are the Bush and Gore approaches? And how will their plans affect the future of Medicare?   Read the full transcript   Judy Feder     professor and Dean of Policy Studies, Georgetown University   Robert Helms     director of Health Policy Studies, the American Enterprise Institute, and editor, "Medicare in the 21st Century: Seeking Fair and Efficient Reform"   Jeff Lemieux     senior economist, Progressive Policy Institute Originally Aired: 10/26/2000     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. The Race to Cure Alzheimer’s   aired 10/11/2001 Healing the Heart   aired 8/17/2000 Do We Need a Dose of Alternative Medicine?   aired 12/10/1998 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.