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USA PATRIOT Act
The US PATRIOT Act gave law enforcement broader powers to monitor suspected terrorists. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act penalized schools that did not reach federal performance standards. It also called for improvement in teacher quality and other reforms. -
Medicare Act of 2003
The Medicare Act of 2003 made Medicare cover prescription drugs for senior citizens. -
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)
The Troubled Asset Relief Program created funds that were multi-billion dollar loans to at-risk banks.