Use the usermod command to add the user to the sudo group. By default, on Ubuntu, members of the sudo group have sudo privileges. As the new user, verify that you can use sudo by prepending sudo to the command that you want to run with superuser privileges.
Congressional Action. Congress established both Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 as part of President Lyndon Johnson's social services programs. Medicare is a federal program specifically designed for Americans over age 65 and for some people under 65 who have disabilities.
President Johnson signs Medicare bill on July 30, 1965. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law Medicare, which provides low-cost hospitalization and medical insurance for the nation's elderly.The legislation remains an important legacy of LBJâs âGreat Societyâ society initiative.hare on Facebook Share on Twitter. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law Medicare, which provides low-cost hospitalization and medical insurance for the nation's elderly. The legislation remains an important legacy of LBJâs âGreat Societyâ society initiative.