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Papers On State & Local Politics
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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 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
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
Charity Care
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12 pages on charity care based largely upon the writer's own experience as an intern for the New Jersey State Legislature's 20th District. Various socio-political issues such as non-profit claims and taxes are examined both objectively and subjectively. A bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Charcar.wps
Chicago: City of Neighborhoods
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Dominic Pacyga book Chicago: City of Neighborhoods. This paper identifies the main message of the book, considers the sources upon which the book is based, the organization, literary quality of the book and the methodology. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHchica4.wps
City Financing of Sports Facilities for Private Teams
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A 3 page consideration of the arguments regarding the appropriateness of using taxpayer money for the construction of facilities for private teams. The author argues that condemn this practice should consider both the direct and indirect benefits of sports to a city. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPsprtAr.rtf