Do interest groups enhance democratic government or undermine it?
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A 9 page review of the influence presented by special interest groups on American politics. This paper explores both the negative and the positive aspects of that impact. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPpolSpecialInterest.rtf

Douglas Yates / 'The Ungovernable City'
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A 5 page book review that outlines Yates' premise about the local governmental inadequacies that have resulted in the diminished capacity urban centers, including New York and New Haven. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Yates.rtf

Economics of Casino Gambling
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An 8 page overview of the economic considerations of legalized gaming casinos for state and local governments, including increases in tax revenues, increases in crime and other social problems related to gambling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Casnoecn.wps

Eminent Domain
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A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPeminDm.rtf

Essay on Public Administration
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10 pages. This is a research essay on public administration and it looks at four scholarly articles that relate to public administration and policy. Topics focus on such things as the historical cycles of centralization and decentralization, whether or not compact cities are more desirable, performance measures in public organizations and the search for models of management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGApubpo.rtf

Establishing An Independent Palestinian State: For And Against
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14 pages in length. The writer discusses both sides of the debate with regard to establishing an independent Palestinian State. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCPalesState.rtf

Ethics Policy Review
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A 5 page paper assessing the policy under which a local judge faces a hearing resulting from complaints that he has not acted outside of the courtroom in ways consistent with expectations of judges. The California Commission on Judicial Performance announced in 2002 that it will conduct a hearing on the conduct of San Francisco Judge D. Ronald Hyde. Judge Hyde has been accused of several acts of misconduct, all of which are blatantly trivial. The purpose here is to review and assess the policy that dictates that Judge Hyde be subjected to a formal hearing that potentially could end his career. The paper suggests altering the policy so that there is greater accountability on all sides. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSlawEthics.rtf

Evolution of New York Politics
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This 5 page paper views contemporary politics in NYC through the lens of history. The history of politics of New York, with an emphasis on Tammany Hall is presented. Machine politics is discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA114NYC.wps

Evolution of Public Administration
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An 8 page overview of the form of public administration from Plato’s observations to the advent of e-government. Public administration has been accused in the past of being anything but responsive to citizens, but the current shift to e-government heightens transparency and accountability. Further, the current climate of partnership between governments and the citizenry provides governments with more accurate knowledge of what the citizens want and expect from their public administrators. The result is a more positive result not only for the public, but for public administrators as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmEv.rtf

Federalism in Regards to the Watershed Issues in the United States
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This is a 5 page paper discussing federalism in regards to watershed and water system deterioration in the U.S. Geoffrey O’Gara’s book “What You See in Clear Water: Life on the Wind River Reservation” touches on a local watershed issue which has seen the involvement of local, state and federal authorities and agencies which has not led to the betterment of the water system. The Native Americans in Wyoming near the Wind River want to reclaim the watershed rights in order to reclaim and revitalize the water system. The state however wants to maintain control of the water system. This is one example of state and federal mismanagement across the United States which has seen a massive depletion in the fauna in the water systems and almost half of the rivers and lakes in the country considered threatened by the Environmental Protection Agency. Federalism has retained control over the water system mainly because of the factors which have endangered the systems such as agriculture, industry, grazing and urbanization are all considered “better” for the economy of the nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJOGara1.rtf

FEMA's Response: Why Did It Take So Long?
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3 pages in length. Strongly criticized throughout its recent history, FEMA's response time – according to those who challenge the Agency's performance record – has left much to be desired where Hurricane Katrina is concerned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCFemaKat.rtf