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3 paragraphsJ.W. Kingdon describes the agenda setting stage of policy formulation as a function of the confluence of three "streams" of activities: problems, possible solutions to the problems, and political circumstances (see Longest page 163). According to this metaphor, all three streams must be present for the policymaking process to move to the legislation development phase.After reading information about President Clinton’s Health Reform Proposal of 1993 (also known as “Hillary-Care), which did not pass the Congressional/Senate voting approval, and information regarding the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obama-Care), which did pass and was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Summer of 2012, discuss the similarities and differences between the 2 acts. Also discuss why you think Clinton’s reform proposal was not enacted into law.Please include references

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The healthcare had undergone enormous reforms since 1965 when healthcare reforms first 
evolved. Hillary-Care and Obama-Care were both aimed at making a universal 
comprehensive healthcare plan for all Americans and reduce the healthcare cost. Earlier, 
healthcare was in place but it always had a scope of improvement so that it could reach to the 
masses. Bill Clinton formed a task force to come up with a comprehensive healthcare plan in 
1993 (Chusid, 2009). The core mandate of the plan was to provide health insurance coverage 
b all employers to all employees. On the other hand, Obama-Care was also aimed at 
increasing rate of the insurance coverage. It gives many mechanisms such as subsidies, 
mandates,

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