Local Governments/City Councils - Case Study
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This 6 page paper offers a case study of the Ashbury Park, NJ city council. Specifically, the paper addresses one issue that needs to be improved – communication with local citizens. It is not uncommon for local councils to fail to communicate effectively with the city's residents but with today's technology, there is no excuse for not improving this function. The paper provides an introduction to the city, the problem statement, a literature review that addresses some of the issue with this particular council and also comments on local governance and recommendations which are based on successes in another city. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGashnj.rtf

Los Angeles: Differing Views of the Cultural Transformation of a City
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the major perspectives of both Mike Davis and David Rieff regarding the transformation of Los Angeles in recent years. Davis’ book City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles, and Rieff’s work Los Angeles: Capital of the Third World, consider some distinct arguments in regards to the transformation of the city, which are presented in this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHlosang.wps

Management Theory at a Substance Abuse Agency
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An 8 page paper discussing politics at a public agency. The Helen Ross McNabb Center is the result of government support and private enterprise involvement for the purpose of providing substance abuse treatment in the foothills of the East Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Though private enterprise is involved and the center uses many volunteers from the community, its primary point of accountability still is the United States’ Department of Health and Human Services, from which the center gains most of its funding. The purpose here is to assess to what extent the market forces of the private sector may affect management at a government agency. The paper evaluates management theory and employees’ willingness to learn from outside entities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtAgSubst.rtf

Miami -- Modern Urban Problems
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A 5 page research paper on Miami and its problems. The writer details social, political, and economic factors in Miami's status. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Miami.wps

Michigan Civil Rights Initiative: Proposal 2
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A 5 page paper which examines the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, known as Proposal 2, as it relates to African American males. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAmich2.rtf

Municipal Demographics / Montclair, NJ
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A 6 page paper on the town of Montclair, New Jersey (typical suburbia) in which the writer address the municipality's key demographics including : population, distribution of wealth, education, geography, political economy, current events, and more. Bibliography lists 3+ sources.
Filename: Montcla2.wps

N.J. Gubernatorial Election of 1997
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Christine Todd Whitman is the focus of this 8 page paper that analyzes this very close election. Policies are discussed, including the divisive issue of abortion. The third party Libertarian candidate was deemed to be a factor in her victory. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Guber.wps

Nebraska Legislative Bill 255, Mental Health Parity: Policy Response to the Federal Perspectives on Insurance Responsibility
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of Nebraska Legislative Bill 355, entitled 'Mental Health Parity,' and assesses the basic issues involved, the factors, facts and actors within the context of the policy, and the choice and directions, both long and short-term influenced by this policy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHNeb355.wps

New Mexican Government
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This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of state and local government office holders and issues for New Mexico. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTnmgvmt.wps

New Public Management
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This 7 page paper examines the criticisms that were made of the traditional approach to public administration looking at the inherent weaknesses in the older systems. The paper then discusses the key characteristics of the term New Public Management (NPM). The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEnewpubmg.rtf

New York City Transit / An Investigation Of Bus Service
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This 25 page paper looks at the New York City Transit System, with a focus on its bus service. An original study is included which focuses on complaints regarding bus service. Two bus lines were selected and explored in detail, one from Manhattan and the other from Brooklyn. The conclusion reveals that the more upscale Manhattan communities do get better service than their Brooklyn neighbors. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Nyc.wps

NEW YORK FISCAL CRISIS – 1970S AND 2000S
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This 5-page paper examines the causes of the fiscal crisis in New York City during the 1970s and 2000s. The paper also discusses what impact these crises have had, as well as how the unions have impacted the crisis policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTnyficr.rtf

NJ Social Security Coverage
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A 4 page research paper that discusses a Section 218 State agreement under the auspices of the Social Security Act as these requirements apply to the State of New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khssnj.rtf

Nurses and the Political Process:
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This 5 page paper discusses the importance of nurses getting involved in the political process and discusses the reasons why this is important. Furthermore this paper offers many specific examples of ways in which nurses can involve themselves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSNursep.rtf

Obligations of American Citizens
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A 5 page paper which discusses the obligations of American citizens. The paper illustrates how, according to the Constitution, citizens are obliged to pay taxes, obey laws, etc. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAoblige.rtf

Office of Homeland Security (Defense)
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A 10 page paper which examines the new branch of the federal government created in response to terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, specifically considering the challenges and obstacles involved in coordinating efforts between all federal, state and local agencies in combating terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGohs.rtf

Outsourcing Library Services
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A 15 page paper examining the issue of outsourcing of public library services. Libraries have always outsourced specific duties, but now entire operations are being outsourced in some areas. In library services outsourcing, it appears to be more important for the government body to oversee as much of the transition process and subsequent operations as possible. The ALA's final conclusion is that it should work to create guidelines for outsourcing and continue to monitor those systems where operations already have been outsourced. Bibliography lists 17 sources in 31 footnotes.
Filename: KSlibOuts.wps