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Hawaii: Reclamation After Natural Disaster
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A 6 page overview of an ecological management perspective which could be possible after the fictional destruction of the man-made features of the Hawaiian Islands by natural disaster. Incorporates the conservation philosophies of Teddy Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, Aldo Leopold and John Muir. Introduces the concept of multiple use management but concludes that these islands should be managed from an ecological perspective only. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPhawaii.wps

Statewide Testing And The High School Principal
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A 7 page paper that discusses a number of issues the high school principal faces with statewide standardized testing. These include the external pressure to raise scores, prepping students for the test, criticisms of different methods of preparing students, and the principal's formal and informal responsibilities regarding the testing process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGhstests.wps

California's Proposition 5
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5 pages in length. Gambling on the Indian Reservation has come under some concern of late with last election's Proposition 5 in California, which sought to attain state approval for casino operation. In effect, it has pit tribes against commercial casino interests. A yes vote on Proposition 5 was structured so that the Indians could continue operating their gambling establishments as usual, utilizing video gambling and slot machines which have been said to be illegal in their current status. The writer discusses California's Proposition 5. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Prop5.wps

Chicago-Area Landfills -- Politics and Controversy
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This 15 page report discusses the landfills in the communities surrounding Chicago. In a metropolitan area and its surrounding communities, especially one with the population base of the Chicago area, issues surrounding waste management and local landfills have become an important political, economic, and social issue, as much (perhaps more than) a environmental issue. Local governments face increasing regulatory costs in owning and operating landfills, as well as ever more difficult challenges in finding politically acceptable locations for new facilities to replace old ones or accommodate new landfill growth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWlndfil.wps

The Expanding European Union
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This 5 page paper considers the problems of the expansion of the European Union specifically with the immigration and agricultural policies and the proposed solutions along with a discussion of the effects on the potential new and existing members. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEeuroex.wps

The Impact of Racism on City Government & Community Business
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Increasingly, suburban communities that were once predominantly white are becoming more complex in their racial composition, and racial issues have become an element of city government and community business. This 16 page paper reflects on the scope of this problem, considers the impacts of racism, and relates this information in terms of government, businesses, the media and community decision making. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Govrace.wps

Wit And Wisdom: Will Rogers And Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was a man known for his satire, as was Will Rogers. Both men found that they were appreciated for putting the political arena into a common man's perspective and, often, with their tongue in their cheek. This 5 page paper explores, briefly, the lives of these two great men, comparing and contrasting their special contributions to satirical humor. It also includes a one page outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTrogben.rtf

“America the Vulnerable” by Stephen Flynn
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A 4 page review of the book “America the Vulnerable” by Stephen Flynn. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAamvul.rtf

“Southern Labor and Black Civil Rights: Organizing Memphis Workers”
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A 6 page review of the book by Author Michael K. Honey. Honey outlines the societal conditions which were at play in 1930s Memphis Tennessee in comparison to the various laws which were on the books to protect black rights. The contention is made that custom can, and does, sometimes outweigh law. This was the case in Memphis but the arrival of the Civil Rights movement and such efforts as the labor movement was soon to turn the tides more in favor of the severely disadvantaged classes in this southern community. The societal move towards unionization of the workplace was particularly advantageous. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPblkRts.rtf

“The California Cauldron”: A Review of the Problems Relating to Immigration Which are Facing California
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A 4 page review of William A. Clark’s “The California Cauldron”, a book which explores the impacts of recent immigration on California. Clark explores the changes in laws and other factors which have led California to become one of the most demographically evolving regions in the United States. While many of the changes which have been incurred by the state as a whole, there are adverse impacts to this high level of immigration. Californian immigration has, in fact, both social and spatial consequences. Clark investigates these impacts and asserts that if the current immigration patterns are maintained not only the state but also the nation could suffer dire consequences. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPimgrCa.rtf

"Facing Probes, Governor to Resign": A Review of the 2004 New York Times Article
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A 3 page review of a June 2004 article from the New York Times concerning the resignation of Governor John G. Rowland. The author of this paper observes that the article is written from a strictly objective view and its intent is obviously to outline the circumstances surrounding a tedious political situation. The author concludes that the article does an exceptional job of reporting in a non-biased and informative way, of providing information not only on the wrongdoing surrounding the case but also other important details, perhaps the most important of which is the summary of what this resignation will mean for Connecticut. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPgovImp.rtf

"Justices Restrict Right to Sue HMO: Parties Can't Allege Malpractice if Insurance Refuses to Pay for Care"
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A 3 page review of this June 2004 article by Lisa Rapaport published in "The Bee". The author highlights the main points presented in the article and emphasizes that is useful not only in detailing the Supreme Court ruling but also in outlining the set of circumstances under which it occurred. It is just as useful, however, in the fact that it assesses what the ruling could mean to Americans.
Filename: PPhmoArt.rtf

(The) Executive Branch of Government
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Approximately 6 pages describing the role and function of the New Jersey government's executive branch. Excellent for those studying government & politics as well as related topics. Bibliography lists 4+ sources.
Filename: Execbran.wps

14th Congressional District - Florida
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This 5 page paper discusses Rep. Connie Mack IV of the 14th Congressional District in Florida, and the junior senator, Mel Martinez. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HV14FLCD.rtf

A Local Smoking Ban: Controversy Verses Reason
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A 5 page perspective on a local smoking ban. Written from the perspective of a non-smoker, this paper presents the evidence that makes it clear that the ban is in the best interest of both non-smokers and smokers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsmokingBan.rtf

A Memo Encouraging Prescriptive Authority for Pharmacists
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A 4 page "memo" written to a Senator encouraging her support of prescriptive authority for pharmacists. The author outlines the advantages this authority would have in terms of improving health care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmedPh2.rtf

Affirmative Action and Nebraska’s Initiative 424
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A 3 page consideration of this latest test of the limits of federal law. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPaffactionnebraska.rtf

Affordable Urban Housing for the Poor and Elderly
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A 10 page paper discussing the need for affordable housing; mixed use developments; and global implications of increased urbanization. The poor and elderly of the inner city continue to face many challenges, some of which appear to be insurmountable if left solely to the market to mitigate. There is a wealth of opportunity available to municipal governments to make their cities more affordable and more desirable for the working class and the elderly, and without crossing over into the area of the negative connotations that affordable housing has collected over the years. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSpubPlAffHou.rtf

American Social Attitudes and Border Control
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This 10 page paper discusses ways in which American social attitudes influence border control measures. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: HVBorCnt.rtf

Amy Klobuchar and "Uncovering the Dome" / Inter-Governmental Politics
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A 6 page paper that reviews Klobuchar's book and describes the political elements that impacted the creation of the Metrodome in Minneapolis during the early 1980s. The writer demonstrates Klobuchar's concerns for public policy actions and public perceptions based upon the influences of wealthy business owners and politicians. It is argued that public policy is often shaped as a response to the needs of those who have the most money rather than those who speak in opposition. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Klobu.wps

An Argument for a National Identification Card
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A 9 page discussion of the need for a national identification system. This paper reviews the controversy surrounding the identification system and emphasizes that somehow privacy rights of individuals must be balanced with the very definite need for improved national security. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPnationalID.rtf

An Argument for Decentralization of Urban Areas
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This 5 page paper looks at America cities and the concept of decentralization. Decentralization in terms of government is discussed in depth. Park Slope in New York is used as an example community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA412dec.rtf

Analysis of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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In ten pages this paper presents a detailed analysis of the history, implementation, compliance, reforms, and other related issues associated with the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eleven sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGidea.rtf

Arguments in the Texas Flag Burning Case
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3 pages in length. This presents the argument that Chief Justice Rehnquist was correct in his overturning of this landmark decision. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAtflag.wps

Assessing the Benefits of Tuition Reimbursement
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A 5 page paper discussing the types of information that the city of Porno Valley should seek in determining the value of its tuition reimbursement program. The paper discusses the value of employee retention and longevity, and describes the state of library science, which has failed to recruit enough students to work as librarians and faces a national shortage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmTuition.rtf

Barbara Jordan
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This 5 page report discusses the life and contributions of Barbara Jordan to the American political system. In 1966, she was the first black person elected to the Texas State Senate. She was young, determined and unabashedly idealistic. Also renowned for her powerful oratorical skills and her talent for consensus building, Jordan was elected in 1972 to Congress, where she served on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate hearings. “My faith in the Constitution is whole,” she declared at the time. “It is complete. It is total.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWbordan.wps

Bluewater Sewage, Electrical, & Water Association (SEWA)
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This 7 page paper examines the controversy surrounding a small community being pressured into 'modernizing.' Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Sewage.wps

Book Review / Women in Politics
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A 4 page review of former Vermont Governor Madeline M. Kunin's book entitled 'Living a Political Life.' The writer details experiences depicted by Kunin of working in a field that so few women have yet had the opportunity to-- Partivuaslr emotions, anxieties, and problems unique to female politicians are discussed. The primary source is cited in bibliography.
Filename: Politlif.wps

Book Review: A Short Sweet Dream of Eduardo Guttierez
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5 pages. A book review of the J. Breslin book A Short Sweet Dream of Eduardo Guttierez. This true account of the life and death of an illegal immigrant working in New York is a fascinating account of the improprieties going on among the elected officials of New York City. That this young Mexican's death could go all but unnoticed in the wake of so much secretive and criminal activity is a tragic story that Breslin tells with great satisfaction. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAssdrm.rtf

Book Reviews & Political Autobiographies
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This 6 pages essay discusses book reviews on William Bugler's "While The Music Lasts, My Life in Politics." Bulger is a politician who fell into much controversy during the 1990's for his bold accusations and possible abuses. The writer of this essay attempts to weigh the good against the bad, analyzing the opinions of book reviewers and drawing relevant conclusion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Polibook.wps

Border Patrol: Mexico to California
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A 5 page paper which examines the strategies used by the U.S. border patrol in controlling illegal immigration from Mexico to California. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAbrder.rtf

Boston's 'Big Dig'
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A 5 page paper discussing the big-business logistics of the largest public works project ever. Boston's Central Artery, the elevated six-lane highway that runs through town, opened in 1959 and was a marvel that had been planned for growth. Designed to carry 75,000 vehicles daily, it is now one of the most congested highways in the nation carrying 190,000 vehicles each day. The budget for its replacement is $10.8 billion and is scheduled for completion in 2004. Though construction began in 1991, there was no overseeing IT plan implemented until 1996. The project has run more smoothly with the IT system in place, and political posturings connected with the project have largely ended. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSbigDig.doc

Boston's Green Line Subway / Controversy Over Its Continued Use
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In this 10 page research paper, the writer explores one of Boston's oldest subway lines. Specifically examined are the social and economic issues concerning its maintenance. Central to this discussion is an analysis of whether or not the Green Line Subway should continue to be operated in today's modern Boston. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Greenlin.wps

Boston/Logan International Airport/Massport
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This 10 page paper provides a technical evaluation of Boston's Logan International Airport's plan to build a new runway. This paper considers the impact of expanded Runway (14/32) and the arguments both for and against building a new runway. This paper provides a technical report to be utilized by management to allow them to make an informed decision about whether the runway should be built. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHLogan.wps

Both Sides of the Gun Control Issue
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This 4 page paper discusses two views of gun control. It provides information but does not take a stand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVPCGuns.rtf

California Ballot Initiatives
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A 16 page paper examining the evolution of the ballot initiative from a method by which grass root opinion could be translated into law to a tool of wealthy special interest groups with little concern for any outcome aside from supporting their own agendas. Budget by initiative is likely to continue since the Supreme Court refused in 1999 to limit the number of ballot initiatives that can be pursued in any one election. When special interest groups are able to remove more than 100 percent of state funds from the control of the state legislature, the now-crumbling system will be fully disabled and both reason and practicality will dictate redesign. As there is only a small percentage of total funds available to legislators and outside the dictates of completed initiatives, the crisis point likely is not far in the future. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSCAballot.wps

California Governor's Role in Budgeting and Education
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This 3 page paper describes the California governor's role in budgeting and education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVCAGov.rtf

California Voting District Delineation
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A 4 page discussion of the manner in which California voting districts are configured. The author contends that although the incumbent representatives of the various districts may seem extreme under some interpretations, that is to be expected given the voting base of their particular district. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcalPol.rtf

CALIFORNIA WATER PURCHASE AND DEMAND
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This 3-page paper examines the concept of economic supply and demand as it pertains to legislative issues, particularly the 1991 California Water Bank created by the government in response to the severe drought of the late 1980s. The paper discusses how the bank worked to allocate the resources in an attempt to reduce demand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTcalwat.rtf

California’s Economy
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A 3 page paper discussing California’s current economic problems and then making recommendations for macro policy change to stimulate economic growth. The state expects a $15 billion shortfall in 2004-2005, and already is so business-unfriendly that 60 percent of 50 CEOs surveyed report that their companies have active plans to leave California for other Western states. The paper recommends that California relax its requirements in health care insurance and daily overtime to stimulate the housing market and employment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeconCA.rtf

California’s Emergency Response Plan
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This 5 page paper discusses the Emergency Response Plan of the State of California. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVCAResp.rtf

California’s Proposition 187
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This 10 page report discusses the California initiative approved by voters in 1994 that prohibited illegal immigrant children from public schools, to prohibit public health and welfare services for illegal immigrants, and impose other sanctions (including prenatal care for pregnant women and immunizations for children) throughout the state. In November of 1995, a Los Angeles federal judge issued an oral injunction that struck down as unconstitutional key portions of Proposition 187. Among the sections disallowed was the one that would bar illegal-alien children from attending elementary and secondary public schools. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWpro187.wps

California: State and Local Government
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A 3 page overview of California government. This paper delineates the various divisions and the responsibilities of each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcalGovernment.rtf

California: Emergency Response by Law Enforcement at State and Federal Levels
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This 5 page paper discusses the way in which California’s local law enforcement officials respond to emergencies, and what they can do if they decide they need federal assistance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVEmeLaw.rtf

Campaign Finance Laws and Contributions for Lobbyists: An Overview of Statutes, Regulations and Analysis
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The prevalence of corruption in campaign finance law is a significant problem in the United States. This 25 page paper considers the issue, and focuses on an outlining of the legal arguments in cases like Buckley v. Valeo. These cases are utilized to outline the basic components of campaign law arguments and to demonstrate the analysis of statutes as they apply to specific legal determinations.
Filename: Camplaw.wps

Campaign Finance Reform / PACs, A Two Party Debate
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A 20 page research paper exploring the differing support and viewpoints of Democrats and Republicans for reform. The writer provides a brief legal history of PACs, spending of the political parties in 1990 campaigns, and Democrat support of reform affecting PACs versus the Republican block against reform in 1997-1998. Bibliography lists 27 sources.
Filename: Cncamprf.wps

Capitalism and Society
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This 20 page paper considers the role of capitalism in today's world. The concept of capitalism as more than an economic or political policy is discussed. The social model of capitalist's is then used to discuss its implications on society with such issues as wealth distribution and the welfare state considered. Alternative social models are also examined as alternatives to capitalism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcapita.wps

Casino Tax Revenue and Local Government: Differences Between Native and Non-Native Contributions
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A 10 page review of Native American gaming and the revenues it provides to local government. The author contrasts Native American gaming with non-Native gaming establishments and emphasizes the role of tribal sovereignty and tax exemption in determining revenue contributions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcasinT.rtf

Changes in the Laws of New York
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This 11 page report discusses a number of changes in law and legal decisions between 1975 and 1995 that were enacted in the State of New York but that have also had a significant impact on case law throughout the United States. It is quite nearly impossible to outline all legal changes that have occurred in the State of New York in a 25 year time period without creating a massive volume of information. Taking advantage of information and decisions proffered by the states court of appeals allows for a certain measure of overview that encapsulates the key issues of that time period. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWnylaws.wps

Changing Culture in Local Government
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This 5 page paper considers the way the increased commercial pressures have changed the culture in local government, The paper looks at local housing benefit offices in the UK, however, the theories and lessons may be seen as broad ranging and applicable to changing culture ois many public sector departments. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TElocgov.wps

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