Article Analysis/Gun Control
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A 5 page research paper that summarizes and analyzes an article by James L. True and Glenn H. Utter of Lamar University, which offers a public policy administration perspective on the issues involved in gun control and their implication for public administrators. These authors take the position that the ongoing national debate over gun control and gun rights does not explain why national gun policy tends to seesaw in its approach. They maintain that punctuated equilibrium theory (PET) aids in comprehending gun policy formulation and the functions that the ideologically opposed forces play in this regard. The writer presents then discusses their approach. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgunpol.rtf

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

Automatic Meter Reading Systems in the Electric and Gas Utility Industry
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A 15 page paper examining the benefits of the automated meter reading (AMR) technology that is growing in popularity with growing numbers of the country's major utilities. In the face of deregulation, utility companies must address as never before the issues of increasing both cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction, and AMR promises to be an effective means of achieving those ends. The paper discusses some of the different types of AMR technology available, the ways the major types operate, and some of the major utilities that are vying to achieve the largest automated networks. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Electric.wps

Backdoor Spending and Congressional Spending Controls
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This 5 page paper discusses government backdoor spending and ways to control it and other spending. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVBkdrSp.rtf

Ban Against International Family Planning Funds: For and Against
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A 5 page paper which presents the pros and cons for the ban set against international family planning funds. The paper argues primarily against the ban. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAbanfmly.wps

Bias in U.S. Immigration Policy?
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A 5 page overview of U.S. immigration policy and law. The author argues that while this is some obvious bias, immigration law is a needed component of American society. Some means must be in place to insure that immigrants will become productive members of our society rather than an economic and social drain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPimmLw2.rtf

Bias, Harassment and Racism within Government Agencies
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This 5 page paper discusses bias, racism and harassment within government agencies and the effect it has on the minorities employed there, as well as the agencies’ operations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVGovBia.rtf

Big Media and the End of Democracy
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This 4 page paper argues that concentrating the media into the hands of a few right wing companies guarantees the end of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVBgMeda.rtf

Bill Clinton & Liberalism
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A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning whether or not President Bill Clinton betrayed the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. The writer argues that, whether or not one defines Clinton's "Third Way" as simply election rhetoric, a more moderate form of liberalism, or conservatism in disguise, analysis of Clinton's presidency and politics, focusing specifically on his welfare policy, shows that he was not a Democratic liberal, in the traditional sense of term. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khbclib.rtf