Costs of Government Interference in Small Business
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A 7 page paper discussing some of the myriad regulations with with private companies must comply. There are many areas in which government regulation is oppressive for private corporations, but minimum wage and payroll tax issues are common to all. Though underlying intentions may be admirable, legislators and administrators need to evaluate their actions with greater care so that private companies are better able to compete in today's changing economy. The paper also discusses environmental regulations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSgovtRegs.wps

Critical Essay, Review, Analysis, and Revision
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This 7 page report presents a critical essay written on the topic that “Workers at the bottom of the economic ladder are paid enough.” An initial essay is presented and then criticized in terms of its overall argument and pseudo reasoning/fallacies. Then, the essay is revisited and suggestions are made of how it should be revised to better state the author’s argument and overall point of view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWcrites.wps

Curbing Drug Use in North Idaho
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This 3 page paper explores the drug problem in the region and makes a proposal. The proposal is to use drug testing in schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA646Ido.rtf

David Rusk/ "Cities Without Suburbs"
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A 5 page research paper that examines David Rusk's book on urban politics, Cities Without Suburbs. The writer offers a summation of Rusk's argument that urban problems can be aided by consolidating city and county governments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 99drusk.wps

Decreasing Infant Mortality by Decreasing Low-Birth Weight Infants from Teenage Mothers
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a public health view on the issue of infant mortality rates in teen mothers and the impacts of a new policy perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHinfmoUS.rtf

Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 and Future Plans
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 with particular attention to the building of the Raptor. Should a less costly version be built? This is the crux of the issue in this analysis that compares the F-22 to the F-35 designs. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA314cut.rtf

Determining Social Welfare Policy in Accordance with National Goals
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A 7 page paper exploring in economic terms whether social welfare functions are either realistic or relevant expressions of collective goals. The paper briefly addresses the origins of nations’ collective goals typical in Western thought and presents compassion as an admirable national trait, but also points out that those advocating proposed social programs frequently fail to assess those programs’ full economic implications. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Welfgoal.wps

Differences Between Public and Private Administration
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts private and public administration. Public and private organizations and their cultures are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA344pp.rtf

Disaster Preparedness: Hurricanes
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A 6 page discussion of the role of emergency managers in hurricane preparation and response. Emphasizes the need for pre-planning and details the importance of evacuation and the provision of adequate shelter and supplies for those who do not evacuate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhurrcn.rtf

Downs' Life Cycle of Bureaus
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A 4 page summary of Anthony Downs' account of the life cycle of bureaus. The paper progresses from genesis of the bureau to its cessation of function, which likely will occur long after its usefulness has ended. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSpubAdmBur.rtf

Duties to be Paid on Petrol
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This 5 page report discusses a situation in which Great Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer, Gordon Brown who has repeatedly allowed the duties on petrol in the UK to remain in place. Brown likes to “present himself as the model of stern budgetary rectitude” but in the face of fuel issues, he may have to change his determined stance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWpetrol.rtf

Earthquake Preparedness in New Jersey
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This 6 page paper examines ways in which to prepare for an earthquake in New Jersey. Some history is provided about quakes in New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA525NJ.rtf

Efficient Production of Public Goods
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A 2 page paper discussing whether majority vote can lead to efficient provision of public goods. Majority vote can result in efficient provision of public goods, but generally only to the extent that the majority votes to provide full funding without quibbling. It would appear that strong leadership also would be necessary, or that the public good under consideration is one that the majority feels strongly about. Otherwise, the potential for majority involvement providing a club good instead is strong. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpubEffic.wps

Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWappsup.wps

Emergency Response and the Responsibility of Management
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This 5 page paper looks at management's responsibility in planning for emergency response. California is the focus of this paper. The SEMS prototype is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA721mgt.rtf

Environmental Policy of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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This 12 page report discusses NAFTA and explains that Republican President George Bush completed NAFTA negotiations with Mexico in September 1992 and enthusiastically promoted the treaty during the campaign. Democratic challenger Bill Clinton took only a lukewarm position toward NAFTA, but two days after he was elected president, Clinton came out in favor of NAFTA and went on to promote its approval and ratification. Environmental concerns were part of the process and dealt with through a number of processes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWnafcli.wps

Ethics and Accountability in Public Administration
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An 8 page paper discussing ethics and accountability in public administration. Ethics and accountability are two principles that "everyone" affected by public administration wants their public administrators to operate by, yet strangely enough both seem to be difficult to define. Operating from the perspective of a good steward of public resources ensures that public administration operates within the understanding of a strong ethical foundation, and that those serving are fully accountable to those trusting their service. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdminEth.rtf

Ethnography, Language, and Qualitative Research Issues
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A 5 page paper which discusses various issues as they relate to ethnography, language, and qualitative research, with a focus on public administration. The texts used for this discussion are "Handbook of Qualitative Research" by Denzin and Lincoln and "Taking Language Seriously" by Jay D. White. An article titled "Verifying Compliance: Social Regulation and Welfare Reform" by Robert P. Stoker and Laura A. Wilson is also examined. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAresearch4.wps

Evaluating Social Policy/Adoption by Gays
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A 10 page research paper that uses the Hobart Burch framework for analyzing social policy as it applies to the Adoption and Safe Families Act. The writer specifically addresses how adoption by gays and lesbians relates to this issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khhobbur.wps

Evaluation of a Proposal for the 2012 Olympics
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This 6 page paper evaluates a case study in which Robert Moses is given the opportunity to oversee the building implicated for the 2012 Olympics if it were to come to New York City. Many facts from 1950s New York and twenty-first century New York are relayed. The two eras are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA347NYC.rtf

Facing Budget Cuts in the Coast Guard
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A 7 page paper discussing a case in which the St. John district of Canada's Coast Guard has been faced with the necessity of implementing budget cuts. Morale is low in all ranks; discipline is lax. Crews are not required to maintain even minimum discipline and there is little regard for distinctions between private and professional life. The manager in charge is overwhelmed by the challenge of reducing the total budget by 10 percent over two years and has not yet realized that merely correcting inefficiencies can result not only in the minimum cuts necessary but also improve morale, quality and service to Canadian citizens. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSStJohn.wps

FIRE RELATED DEATHS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
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This 6 page paper discusses the deaths on various college campuses due to fire. Policies, legislation, causes, prevention, quotes, all included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBfire.rtf

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND THE FUTURE
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This 5-page paper examines what current trends could likely impact global agriculture within the next 10 to 20 years. Topics under discussion include a growing population base and genetically modified crops. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTagfutu.rtf

Great Britain/Services and Needs of Youth
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A 55 page research paper that examines the current needs of young people in the UK balanced against how social services are meeting those needs. The writer argues that there is a serious mismatch between services and needs due to the punitive approach that public policy takes toward the young people on the lowest rungs on the economic ladder. A comprehensive overview of youth social services and public policy is offered. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
Filename: khmismat.wps

Gross Domestic Product and the 2002 Economic Report of the President of the United States
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This 8 page report discusses the macroeconomic realities of the gross domestic product or GDP and the ways in which it serves as an important indicator of the health and well-being of a nation’s economy. Information from the President’s report is tied in with the most basic aspects of how and why the status of the GDP matters in the economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWmaceco.rtf

Gun Control
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A 4 page paper which discusses the recent focus on gun control in relationship to its position as policy. The paper offers both sides, but argues that gun control is not the answer. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAgun.rtf

Has Welfare Reform Worked?
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This 11 page paper looks at the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act that was initiated under President Clinton's direction. Welfare reform is evaluated in light of economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA242wel.rtf

Homeland Security
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This 3 page paper discusses the Office of Homeland Security and the Department of Homeland Security, and the advantages and disadvantages of the Office versus the Department. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVOHSDHS.rtf

Homeless Children And Teenagers
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A 7 page paper. The number of homeless children and adolescents in the United States is a national shame and embarrassment, so concludes this writer. The paper addresses specific issues: the changing profile of the homeless; the five categories of homeless youth; statistical data; the effects of homelessness on children and adolescents; programs for homelessness; and a recommendation regarding what should be done. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGnohome.wps

HUD's Limitations
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This 6 page paper delves into HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and its shortcomings. A brief history of HUD is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA217HUD.rtf

Human Capital Creation and Retention in the United States and Other Nations
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This 7 page paper looks at the relevance of human capital creation and retention in the United States and other countries. An annotated bibliography with 6 sources is included.
Filename: SA734hc.rtf

Human Rights In Vietnam And The United States
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A 5 page paper that discusses the human rights violations in Vietnam and in the United States. The writer comments on the difference in the human rights issues of each country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGhumrt.wps

Hurricane Katrina: What Really Went Wrong?
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This 3 page paper looks at what went wrong during the aftermath of Katrina. Charges of racism are disputed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA718Kat.rtf

I. Lewis Libby Newspaper Articles: Compare/Contrast
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This is a 3 page paper which compares and contract two separate newspaper articles whose topic is I. Lewis Libby. The bibliography has 2 sources.
Filename: JHIlew.rtf

Illegal Immigration in the United States
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This 3 page paper examines immigration policy and makes recommendations. Various issues are addressed. It is demonstrated that illegal immigrants are good for the economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA649imm.rtf

IMMIGRANTS AND CHILDCARE
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This 5 page paper argues for childcare for children of immigrants. Figures and facts included in the proposal.Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBchim.rtf

In Pursuit of Small Government
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An 8 page paper discussing the shortcomings of a constitution alone in guiding the direction of a nation. The paper is based on Anthony DeJasy's observation of a constitution as a "chastity belt" for government, for which government holds the key. The paper concludes that the Constitution we have would suffice nicely in achieving the Framers' intent, but only with a shift in the present power structure of the federal government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpubPolCons.rtf

Increasing Business-Related Tourism in Philadelphia
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A 15 page paper assessing factors that tourism promoters in Philadelphia should consider in attempting to increase business-related tourism in that city. The paper discusses the economic benefits of tourism and the need for the local community to be involved in the effort, and presents Las Vegas and Hickory, North Carolina as examples of the benefits of business-related tourism. Ensuring a clean, safe environment is the first step toward attracting greater numbers of business travelers. City planners need to ensure that downtown areas are filled with small service businesses rather than empty storefronts. With the city taking the lead, local hotels may begin forming alliances such as those between otherwise unaffiliated hotels in Las Vegas. The adage, "Success breeds success" survives because of the truth contained within it. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KStourPhilly.rtf

Infrastructure Problems in a Post-9/11 Economy: A look at Cook County, Illinois
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This 5 page paper is chock full of statistics and facts about several municipalities in Cook County. The paper argues that to an extent, funding is not as plentiful after 9/11 as it was prior to the event. Cook County's experience is used as an example and compared to the whole state of Illinois as well as the entire nation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA544Ck.rtf

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY AND THE CONDITION OF KOSOVO
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This 13-page paper discusses International Relations theory as it pertains to the situation in the Balkans and Kosovo. Discussed are the neoliberal and realist theories, and how they pertain to what happened during the 1990s in this particular region. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTbalkan.rtf

Italy’s Business Environment
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A 9 page paper discussing economic conditions and the business environment in Italy, the world’s sixth largest economy. Conventional wisdom holds that countries that would be attractive to business must have favorable tax structures and decreasing levels of regulation. Italy provides counterpoint to that argument. One of the world’s leading bureaucracies, Italy is prospering despite suffering the effects of “revolving door” government and business-oppressive social policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Power Point presentation available.
Filename: KSItalyBizEnv.rtf

James E. Anderson/Public Policymaking
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A 16 page summary of James E. Anderson's Public Policymaking. The writer offers a chapter-by-chapter summation of this informative and descriptive text. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khjeapp.rtf

Karen Swift's "Manufacturing Bad Mothers"
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This 4 page report discusses read Karen Swift's 1995 book "Manufacturing Bad Mothers: A Critical Perspective on Child Neglect. Swift presents the perspective of both an academician and a protective services social worker as she discusses the idea that there are "hidden realities" related to child neglect that are related to socio-economic status, race, and gender. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWmanmom

Kingston: "Creating a Criminal"
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This 3 page paper discusses Michael Kingston's essay "Creating a Criminal" in detail. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVEatDog.rtf

Land Surveying, Right of Way & Land Use in New Jersey
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This 8 page paper reflects upon a number of land surveying and right of way cases, including the precedent setting Parsippany-Troy Hills Township vs. Bowman case of 1949, and considers the implications for determining surveying processes based on the precedents set in the cases presented. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Landnj.wps