American Government & Politics / Roles of Various Branches
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6 pages on the role and importance of the U.S. House, Senate, etc; in contemporary American government & politics. The writer also offers the career of a one particular Congressional freshman to illustrate points made. Specific examples from the mid-1990's are provided. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
Filename: Senateho.wps

An Analysis of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723)
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A 5 page discussion of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723) was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on August 5, 1999. Identifies several flaws in the bill and its key supporters and opponents. Includes a 1 page letter to a Congressional representative urging that the bill not be supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhlthBl.wps

Analysis of the Book "Locked in the Cabinet" By Robert B. Reich
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A 5 page paper which examines the candid and often humorous memoir written by Bill Clinton's first-term Secretary of Labor on what it was like to be a member of the President's inner circle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGlocked.wps

Antitrust Laws and Applicability to Microsoft
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A 9 page paper discussing the theory and history of antitrust laws and monopoly designation, and the reasons that theory and reality rarely meet on common ground. The Justice Department has found Microsoft to practice predatory pricing based on the fact that it gives away its products for free; Microsoft's competitors want the government to force Microsoft to compete on price, as they do. The paper looks at Standard Oil, Ford Motor Company in the 1920s and RCA. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSantitrustMS.wps

Apportionment In Congress
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Apportionment in Congress is presented in this 5 page paper. The design of apportionment in both houses is discussed along with contemporary economists' view of fairness in the original methodology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Appcon.wps

Are Immigrants the Scapegoats for our National Problems?
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A 9 page paper evaluating the attitudes that many of our social and economic ills are caused by immigration. Immigrants are accused of inundating the labor market with low-wage, low-skilled labor, further depressing wages. One author applies the term 'welfare magnet,' stopping just short of saying that immigrants are leaving their native countries and everything familiar for the primary purpose of ensconcing themselves on U.S. welfare roles. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Scapgoat.wps

Arguments in the Texas Flag Burning Case
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3 pages in length. This presents the argument that Chief Justice Rehnquist was correct in his overturning of this landmark decision. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAtflag.wps

Assimiliation Into The U.S. / The Plight Of Minority Groups
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8 pages in length. The immigration and assimilation of Asians, Latinos, and African Americans has a history of controversy. Each group has been the subject of harrassment and exteme prejudice. One of the most blatant forms of harassment was the internment of Japanese during World War II. Unlide Latinos and Asians, Africans did not come to the country voluntarily. Their forced immigration reflects an era in this country's history that it may never really recover from. Different aspects of each group are discussed. Extensive Bibliography.
Filename: Assimi.wps