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What was one of President George H.W. Bush's campaign promises regarding domestic affairs?
What was one of President George H.W. Bush's campaign promises regarding domestic affairs?
What was the main challenge facing President Bush's domestic agenda?
What was the main challenge facing President Bush's domestic agenda?
What was President Bush's approach to addressing domestic issues?
What was President Bush's approach to addressing domestic issues?
What was the political landscape like for President Bush?
What was the political landscape like for President Bush?
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What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation?
What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation?
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What was the main demand of the Republican minority in Congress in 1990?
What was the main demand of the Republican minority in Congress in 1990?
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What was the result of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990?
What was the result of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990?
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What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed in 1992?
What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed in 1992?
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What was the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)?
What was the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)?
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What was the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?
What was the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?
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What type of damages could Americans pursue under the new civil rights agreement?
What type of damages could Americans pursue under the new civil rights agreement?
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What groups were defined as discriminated against in the improvised law?
What groups were defined as discriminated against in the improvised law?
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Why were Republicans outraged by the decision?
Why were Republicans outraged by the decision?
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What type of relief did the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provide?
What type of relief did the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provide?
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What was the major challenge facing the US economy during Bush's presidency?
What was the major challenge facing the US economy during Bush's presidency?
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What was the impact of President Bush's shift towards a more moderate stance on domestic affairs?
What was the impact of President Bush's shift towards a more moderate stance on domestic affairs?
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What was the impact of the Immigration Act of 1990 on the allowance of immigrants into the United States?
What was the impact of the Immigration Act of 1990 on the allowance of immigrants into the United States?
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What was President Bush's approach to addressing societal ills?
What was President Bush's approach to addressing societal ills?
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What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation by the end of his term?
What was the outcome of President Bush's domestic policy and legislation by the end of his term?
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What was the focus of the discrimination definition in the improvised law?
What was the focus of the discrimination definition in the improvised law?
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What was the time period during which people were exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
What was the time period during which people were exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
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Who controlled the House of Representatives and the Senate during Bush's presidency?
Who controlled the House of Representatives and the Senate during Bush's presidency?
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What was the response of Democrats to the new civil rights agreement?
What was the response of Democrats to the new civil rights agreement?
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What was the name of the act that provided monetary relief for those who had been exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
What was the name of the act that provided monetary relief for those who had been exposed to the byproducts of atmospheric nuclear testing?
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What did President Bush initially propose to address the economic crisis?
What did President Bush initially propose to address the economic crisis?
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What was a major consequence of the Savings and Loan industry collapse?
What was a major consequence of the Savings and Loan industry collapse?
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What was the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on federal welfare expenditures?
What was the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on federal welfare expenditures?
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What event in 1989 influenced President Bush's environmental legislation?
What event in 1989 influenced President Bush's environmental legislation?
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What was the outcome of President Bush's compromise with Democrats on economic legislation?
What was the outcome of President Bush's compromise with Democrats on economic legislation?
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