Congress is debating a bill that will provide healthcare coverage for older people who are hard of hearing. The new legislation will cover exams, hearing aids, and other services. The funding will be ongoing and will not need approval from one year to the next.
Answer
A
It is an example of a program that would replace Social Security.
B
It is an example of a program that will only affect people in certain parts of the country.
C
It is an example of adding mandatory spending in the federal budget to help people with disabilities.
D
It is an example of adding discretionary spending in the federal budget to help specific citizens.