United States Commercial Code, Article 2, and Government Procurement
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This 15 page report discusses the United States Uniform Commercial Code, government procurement requirements and regulations, as well as the other laws governing government procurement activities. Special attention is given to Article 2 of the U.C.C. that outlines issues relating to sales transactions. The fact that the states, not the Federal government, are the primary source of law on commercial transactions in the U.S. is also addressed. The federal U.C.C.’s greatest contribution is in serving as a model act for legislating appropriate and legal commercial activity in the United States. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Reaganomics and Clintonomics
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This 5 page report discusses the differences between the economic policies of the Reagan Administration compared to that of the Clinton’s Administration. The numerous scandals of the Clinton Administration have been survived only because of Ronald Reagan’s legacy which is a strong and vital economy. Low unemployment and flat inflation have made the American people satisfied with an Administration that would have been vilified under other controlling economic factors. Supply-side economics are also briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWsuptax.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 2
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A 6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Balanbu3.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 3
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A 6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Balanbug.wps

Alan Greenspan: Love Him or Hate Him
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15 pages. Alan Greenspan is a controversial figure to say the least. As the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank it is felt that his words can cause the stock market to rise or fall. Be that as it may, Greenspan has a fascinating history with the Federal Reserve Bank, as this paper will describe. Topics include the amount of power actually wielded by Alan Greenspan, the type of leader he is, his biography, plus some interesting little-known facts about this man that some people look up to and some love to hate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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American Public Policies
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A review of several of the most troubling public policy arenas of the modern day. These include health, welfare, education, and energy. The paper outlines concerns in each and emphasizes the importance of public policy in addressing these concerns. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPgovPubPolicies.rtf

Analysis of Public Goods and Externalities:
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This 4 page paper discusses the meaning of public goods and externalities by focusing on the example of national defense. This paper highlights the benefits and drawbacks of public goods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSPropri.rtf

Antitrust Regulation/Last 30 Years
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A 5 page research paper that antitrust regulation over the last three decades. The writer argues that this examination demonstrates that there is a political side to antitrust enforcement. This is quite evident by comparing and contrasting the manner in which antitrust regulation was handled through the administrations of four US presidents -- Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Clinton. This comparison demonstrates that the pendulum of support for antitrust enforcement varies considerably across recent decades. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khantit.rtf

Argument: There Is No Need to Revamp the Corps of Engineers
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This 3 page paper refutes an Op-Ed piece in “The New York Times” that suggests the Army Corps of Engineers needs to be revitalized and restructured. It argues instead that difficulties with the Corps should be laid at the feet of Congress which constantly cuts its budget. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVCorpOK.rtf

Black Immigration to the Pacific Northwest: Lessons from History
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An 11 page discussion of the problems black immigrants to the Pacific Northwest have faced. The author asserts that the deep societal prejudice and the discrimination that resulted has had long term impacts for black immigrants and their descendants. A complimentary annotated bibliography is included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Budget Process - Federal And New York State
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A 7 page paper that explains the steps in the federal budget process. The writer also comments on how events can change everything. This is followed by a brief explanation of the budget process for the state of New York and some of the issues related to the last budget. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Business and Government in Canada
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This is a 3 page paper discussing business and the Government of Canada relations. Historically, the Canadian government maintained a close relationship with businesses within Canada in that for the large part the Canadian government controlled and owned most of the major business sectors within the country such as natural resources, agriculture, and the transport industries to name a few. This ideology led to a nationalization of the country especially prior and during the years of World War II when Prime Minister Mackenzie King provided a great deal of financial investments in the development of business opportunities within Canada. By the second half of the 20th century, Canada had become a social and welfare state which began to take its toll on the economy and government. During the 1970s and 1980s, “downsizing” and the start of privatization of governmental industries began to take place. Today, the relationship between the Canadian government and business has changed significantly. Through financial support and trade policy, the Canadian government provides assistance to businesses which will encourage national and international investment in Canada. These businesses are those which are in high demand in the global market place and are those which are considered innovative, service-oriented, research, technology and knowledge-based in addition to the already established industries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJCanbg1.rtf

Canadian Administrative Reforms: Trends, Improvements and Concerns
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This is a 10 page paper discussing Canadian administrative reforms, concerns and improvements. The Canadian federal government reforms over the past fifty years have shifted a great deal in their initiatives, structures and priorities which have deeply impacted the reforms and initiatives of the provincial and municipal governments as well. The reforms in the 1960s and 1970s in Canada initiated by the Canadian government established an increase in social systems, benefits and an increase in the public sector which allowed for the support of these programs. While no major shift occurred during the 1980s, the recession of the early 1990s and an increasing federal public deficit of over $540 billion led to a great deal of restructuring and shifting of initiatives and resources in the mid to late 1990s. Federal funding was drastically reduced by reforms which led to the decentralization and privatization of programs and industry and an increased responsibility placed on each provincial and territorial government. The provincial governments in turn enacted reforms which led to drastic cuts in education, health care and social programs which are still considered controversial and a major concern today. Recently, governmental reforms have shifted slightly again to highlight business networking, accountability, regulation and e-government in order to increase efficiency and accessibility of governmental services. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJCanad1.rtf

Canadian Trade: Global, Local and Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers
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This is a 3 page paper discussing different perceptions and aspects of Canadian trade in regards to municipal, provincial and global levels. Canadian trade varies in regards to its acceptance, perception and policies on the municipal, provincial or global levels. Many World Trade Organization (WTO) Members find that certain restrictive policies and tariffs in Canada present barriers in some markets although the WTO has found that access to the Canadian market is “generally liberal” despite some protectionist measures within the country. Canadian businesses interested in inter-provincial trade have found that the inter-provincial barriers are often too costly and it is more cost efficient to promote trade markets within the U.S. than within Canada itself; barriers which trade boards and chambers of commerce should eliminate in order allow Canadian businesses to prosper within Canada. On the other hand, certain municipalities have found that trade policies related to the GATS agreement have “liberalized” services to such an extent that national and international businesses now challenge local businesses; businesses municipalities wish to shield. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Causes and Effects: Current Government Taxation and Spending
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This 3 page paper discusses current government taxation and spending practices, and argues that money currently going to our huge defense budget, and the billion dollars per week going to Iraq, could be better spent for domestic programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVGovSpn.rtf

Comparing and Contrasting the Role of the Market in the Political Theories of Karl Marx and Milton Friedman
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A 5 page paper which examines how the market determines justice and injustice in society, according to Marx and Friedman. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison and Contrast of Two Articles Discussing the “Medicare + Choice” Program
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This is an 8 page paper comparing two articles which discuss the “Medicare + Choice” program. Two articles pertaining to the “Medicare + Choice” program which was introduced in the Balance Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 assess the intentions, effectiveness and future prospects of the controversial program originally considered as risk-contracting. “As Good as it Gets? The Future of Medicare + Choice” (2002) by Nancy-Ann DeParle discusses the program from its original creation through to its current assessment in 2002. DeParle’s article is the most interesting because of the insider information DeParle can provide in regards to the political process as she was the Head of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) which was involved administratively from the onset. DeParle offers reasons for the initial intentions of the program, some of the major causes as to why the program has not lived up to expectation and lastly, what hopes and options there are for the program in the future. The second article “Medicare + Choice: Current Role and Near-Term Prospects” (2002) by Kenneth E. Thorpe and Adam Atherly, almost takes over where the DeParle article leaves off. Thorpe and Atherly do not necessarily cover the details as to the background of the program but more so the current state of the program and possible solutions for the future or maintenance of the program. The Thorpe and Atherly article provides a much more comprehensive statistical review of the current program and enrollment in addition to the expected results of any options in regards to the future of the program. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJcompa1.rtf