Bill Clinton's Third Way

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Clinton promised the innovation of what he called the “Third Way”, a centrist and eclectic blend of policy ideas taken from liberal and conservative views combined. He supported programs with liberal perspectives like Head Start, but also supported conservative programs like tough anti-crime measures and welfare programs. He developed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which removed tariff barriers between the US, Mexico, and Canada. He also formed World Trade Organization (WTO), an international agency designed to resolve disputes between trading partners and to advocate free trade. Clinton also made America’s debt a priority; he passed a deficit reduction package that raised taxes on the wealthy and cut government spending. He

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