806 articles related to "government"

I Report - You Decide

I have found some interesting facts while watching C-Span last night. The minority leader of the Florida legislature was on. He said that every state which moved up their primaries were originally told that their votes would not count but after a DN...

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In the Image of Our Political Inheritance

"Instrumental rationality," understood as the studies and techniques that support the rational/ economic planning of society, have their place: they guide, to a good and honest degree, the implementation of public policy; and, rightfully so. Particul...

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The Leo Wanta Saga, Pt. 15: Bush Stalling 'At 12th Hour' Wanta $4.5 Trillion Deal To Improve American Economy

Last minute negotiations were underway late night on July 31 between the White House and Ambassador Leo Wanta to release $4.5 trillion in repatriated funds into the American economy, according to Michael C. Cottrell, Wanta's financial consultant...

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Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) Claims Wanta Allegations of Stolen Trillions "Erroneous"

The first U.S. Senator came forward with a written response to the Leo Wanta $4.5 trillion settlement, saying Wanta's claims are "erroneous" and the U.S. government has "always remained fiscally responsible" without engaging "in any sort of frau...

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Bush's Mental Health Program Endangers Children and Will Bankrupt Medicaid

The story in the news is that Bush is endorsing a mental health program that will target children in schools for mental health screenings. The commission claims that even though child mental health prescriptions have increased 500% from 1999-2003, th...

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A Proposal For Updating The US Constitution

For Making The Constitution More Compatible With The Modern Age This proposal has been created and authorized by our organization, the Bastion of Urban Renewal and Progress (BURP). This is a community organization which has its home office on the up...

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Saving Jobs, Saving Public Dollars: Intervening Before Disability

Juan was a delivery driver, but his health problems were putting him at risk of losing his job. His diabetes was poorly controlled and had caused foot ulcers that made it difficult for him to walk. He also had bipolar disorder, which was not being co...

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A Lesson in Sustainability

Scientists are currently conducting a study on loblolly pines. The study utilizes a ring of carbon dioxide generators that surrounds patches of these trees. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of an increase of CO2 in the air on these...

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Why Do We Trust Politicians?

I was looking over some political polls recently and noticed the approval ratings of Congress are dismally low, 13-37% depending on the poll you read. Offhand, this would indicate we do not believe they are doing the job we elected them to do, and a ...

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The Dubious Immorality Of Online Gambling

The recent back-door legislation which outlawed online gambling in the USA has been championed as a moral cause. This is in direct opposition to a Gallup Poll taken earlier this year which found that 60 percent of adults believe gambling is morally a...

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