ADA’s Effect on Small Business
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A 23 page paper discussing the effect that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has had on small business in costs of compliance. The law originated with good intentions and originally exempted very small businesses from needing to comply in any but the very broadest terms. Since then, however, other “disabilities” such as obesity have gained official recognition as disabilities, and activist groups have sued small business owners to force them into compliance despite the costs and despite lack of complaints by disabled customers or workers. The paper argues that the ADA as it applies to small business is oppressive and imposes undue burden on small businesses. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSadaSmBiz.rtf

Addressing the Nursing Shortage
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An 8 page discussion of the many problems inherent in the current nursing shortage. The author evaluates various legislative suggestions to alleviate that shortage. House Resolution 5924, a bill calling for increased caps for Visas for foreign nurses, is dismissed as a less than workable possibility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnrsShortageImm.rtf

Addressing Violence within the United States
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This 4 page report includes a one-page outline and discusses a proposal by the newly elected president of the United States to address the overwhelming issue of violence within the country. The report is presented in the format of a speech being made to a group of concerned citizens. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWspeech.wps

Administrative Policy Making: Classic And Bureaucratic Models
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3 pages in length. Of all the provocative topics pertaining to political administration and policy-making, perhaps none is as incendiary as the long-standing debate over which model represents the most appropriate approach for government to take. Examining both the bureaucratic and classic models provides a wholly opposing look at the direction from which the administrative process has been – and continues to be – run. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCBureauM.rtf

Affirmative Action Should Not Be Eliminated?
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A 5 page consideration of the impact of affirmative action. This paper emphasizes the negative impacts of affirmative action and argues that it should indeed be eliminated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPaffAc2.rtf

Agency Administration and the Politics of Bureaucracy
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This 12 page paper considers some common issues related to agency administration and the politics of the modern bureaucracy, including issues like legislative intent, legislative oversight, administrative discretion, agency jurisdiction, economic rationality, patterns of behavior and the impacts on policy making. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHagency.wps

Agriculture and Politics
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A 5 page paper that addresses the current situation in farming, especially in light of the 1996 Farm Bill, which suggests reductions in subsidy programs and calls for agricultural reform. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Agri.wps

Airline Deregulation Act Of 1978
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This 4 page paper discusses two topics. The first is a summary of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978; the second discuses the PATCO strike and the effects it had on labor negotiations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGair.rtf

Alexander Hamilton and U.S. Economics
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A 15 page review of the man and the time. This paper explores Hamilton’s incentives and justifications in establishing the backbone of the U.S. economic system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPHamiltonEconomics.rtf

Alexander Hamilton's Support Of The Federalist Papers
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6 pages in length. Alexander Hamilton's argument in support of a unitary executive (the Federalist Papers) originated from his assertion that "energy" represents an essential element in the executive capacity, a component he clearly and staunchly contended was important to good government. To Hamilton, the term energy represented the most critical components of a strong and progressive government, one in which the inherent responsibilities are addressed in an impenetrable yet effective manner. Hamilton argued that decision, activity, secrecy and dispatch are fundamental components to a solid, energetic executive, indicative of what he viewed as the most important political characteristics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCHamFd.wps

All The President's Men By Bernstein And Woodward
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A 6 page paper that provides a discussion of this book, beginning with how the story came to be in the first place. Comments about the backgrounds of the authors are provided. The writer discusses the themes of the book and ends by commenting on the value of the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGprzmn.rtf

Alonzo Hamby/Liberalism and Its Challengers
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A 7 page essay that offers a chapter by chapter summary of Alonzo Hamby's Liberalism and Its Challengers, from FDR to Bush. The writer then offers a critical evaluation of the text. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlibcha.wps

Altemeyer/The Authoritarian Specter
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A 5 page book review that analyzes and summarizes Bob Altemeyer's The Authoritarian Specter (1996), which is a scholarly, highly-researched and very disturbing book that should be required reading for every American--or North American. Altemeyer's research--which is empirical in nature and detailed extensively in the text-- suggests that there is a tendency in human nature toward acceptance and endorsement of authoritarianism. The writer discusses how this tendency would affect legislative bodies, but also offers a general overview of this extremely important book, which is cautionary in regards to the rise of fascism within society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khaltmas.rtf

Altering Medicare’s Effect on Health Care
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A 15 page paper discussing the history, economic effect, regulations and future of Medicare. There is intense and ongoing debate about the future of Medicare, the need for reform and the shape that such reform should take. As politicians haggle over private interests and noble ideals that no one can afford, Medicare’s influence on health care increasingly affects microeconomic choices of households and businesses, as well as the larger national economy. There is no question that Medicare must become more flexible. Its micro- and macroeconomic effect is detrimental to the health care industry, to the national economy and to individuals seeking health care services. The paper suggests that Medicare allow the private sector to drive reform of the system. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSmedicareReform.rtf

America 2001: Republic versus Democracy
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A 5 page paper that explores the differences between a Republic and Democracy. Examples are offered that suggest some changes in America if the nation was ruled by a pure form of either of these types of governments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGrepde.wps

America Under Attack
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5 pages. On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorists, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and untold millions of dollars in devastation. Hardest hit were New York City and Washington D.C. Who were the terrorists who perpetrated such an attack on the United States, and what were their reasons for doing so? The United States is in the course of discovering the answers to these questions which this paper will address. This paper also considers what actions should be taken, if any, by the United States in light of these horrific events, and what the citizens of the United States feel should be done. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAtrrst.wps

American Government & Politics / Roles of Various Branches
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6 pages on the role and importance of the U.S. House, Senate, etc; in contemporary American government & politics. The writer also offers the career of a one particular Congressional freshman to illustrate points made. Specific examples from the mid-1990's are provided. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
Filename: Senateho.wps