Government in Gainesville / Greater Representation of Minorities
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the elements that have impacted a shift in minority activity in local and state government represented in Gainesville, and demonstrates this same change in much of the state of Florida. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gainvill.wps

Government Systems of the United Stated and the United Kingdom
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This 5 page paper considers the differences and similarities in two of the worlds best known democracies, the United Kingdom and the United States. The advantages of both electoral administrative system are considered and evaluated for strengths and weaknesses with a conclusion which balances these factors to decide which is the best system overall. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEukuspo.wps

Governmental Protection in Times of Disaster: Considerations for Emergency Preparedness
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A 6 page discussion of the governmental oversight which is required to insure our safety in times of natural or man-made disaster. The author contend that all levels of government are involved in this oversight. This interaction occurs at all levels, from insuring an adequate infrastructure to dealing with such disasters to physically accommodating people who have been displaced from their homes. The importance of computer networks is emphasized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPgovPrt.rtf

Governor George Ryan’s Last Minute Commute of Death Sentences in Illinois
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A 6 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Ryan’s decision to commute the death sentence is inexcusable as he was elected to office by a public whose wishes were to instate and enforce capital punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdthIL.rtf

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) & Regulation
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An 8 page paper. Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) seemed like a good idea in the 1980s as health costs were soaring out of range. Their purpose was to control costs while increasing the quality of health care for Americans. But, like many ideas that sound good at the time, this one failed to meet its purposes. Consumer costs continued to soar and quality health care became an oxymoron. This paper discusses how HMOs control and derail the legislative process intended to protect consumers. The writer provides examples of laws and regulations a few states have adopted and the tactics used by the HMO industry to deter legislation intended to regulate it. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGhmoreg.rtf

HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION – HRC 99
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This paper offers an overview of the Health Care Resolution Act, introduced by Representative John Conyers in order to address the growing concerns about health care coverage in the United States. In addition to a description about the act, the paper also discusses legislative personnel in Washington County in the State of Oklahoma. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MToklgov.rtf

Healthcare Policy in the United States
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A 12 page paper which critically focuses on the U.S. healthcare policy, evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of its functioning, and considers its future direction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGushealth.rtf

Homeless In Los Angeles
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This 5 page paper discusses the problem of the homeless in Los Angeles. The essay provides a description of the problem, what has been done to help and then offers a proposed solution that may seem radical. The proposed solution is justified on the basis that what is being done is not working so something very different needs to be done. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGhomless.wps

House Bill 250: Analysis
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9 pages in length. The nature of HB 250 is to establish a manner by which suspicious deaths of elderly individuals is investigated by an appointed team to determine if abuse and/or neglect lead to the individual's demise. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCHB250.rtf

Housing Policies and the Problem of Urban Poverty
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A 15 page discussion of the many societal problems associated with housing discrepancies between the upper classes and those immersed in poverty. This paper identifies workable alternatives to addressing housing discrepancies, alternatives that in turn address the multifaceted issues of poverty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPhousPl.rtf