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Recession
| A temporary slowdown in economic activity with rising unemployment. |
Medicaid
| A social program that gives money to the states to help those who cannot afford to pay their medical bills, such as the unemployment and those living in poverty. |
Smart Growth
| Government policy in Maryland to deal with the issues of urban sprawl, urban decay, and enviromental concerns such as the pollution of the Chesapeak Bay. |
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
| A military security alliance among the United States, Canada, and our European allies. An armed attack against one member would be considered an attack against all members. |
United Nations
| Formed in 1945, this international organiztion is made up of most of the world nations and works to promote peace, security, and economic development. |
Medicare
| A social program that helps pay the costs of medical care for the elderly |
Urban Sprawl
| The uncontrolled or unplanned spreading out of a city and its suburbs over more and more rural land located next to the city. |
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