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1)Identify one contemporary health care issue in government and discuss the a. social, b. ethical and c. economic impact of the issue related to health policy. (List the issue and then address a, b, c.)

2)With the increase in the number of baby boomers reaching retirement age and holding strong political power, what are two economic issues that both the federal and state governments will need to address?

3)Give one example of how nurses can affect public policy in various appointed positions.

4)Identify a practice issue and describe the steps you would take to influence a local politician to draft a bill in favor of your concerns.