Bill H.R. 1248: Proposal To Prevent Violence Against Women
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6 pages in length. In the 106th Congress, there is a bill proposal named H.R. 1248 aimed at preventing violence against women. Just what determines when an American political issue is considered important enough to be taken up by a bill in Congress? Does it have to impact a majority of the people before it is deemed worthy of congressional representation? Clearly, the issues that influence whether or not a particular American political issue is considered important enough to become a congressional bill are those that impact society in a significantly monumental way. In the case of violence against women, it is said to be one of the most blatant manifestations of patriarchy that has no respect for race, color, class or nationality. Because the negative impact of violence against women reaches such a broad scope of people, it has earned the chance for legal representation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCbill.wps

Bill of Rights’ Article IV, and What it Means in Contemporary American Society
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A 5 page paper which examines the right that prohibits illegal search and seizure, and considers how and why it is failing in today’s society, particularly in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGarfour.rtf

Black Immigration to the Pacific Northwest: Lessons from History
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An 11 page discussion of the problems black immigrants to the Pacific Northwest have faced. The author asserts that the deep societal prejudice and the discrimination that resulted has had long term impacts for black immigrants and their descendants. A complimentary annotated bibliography is included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Blackwater: America’s Disgraceful Shadow Army
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This 7 page paper discusses Blackwater, the private mercenary army that appears to be immune to any prosecution for their lawlessness both in Iraq and New Orleans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Book Review / Osborne and Gaebler's 'Reinventing Government'
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A 10 page paper that provides a chapter by chapter overview of Osborne and Gaebler's book 'Reinventing Government.' Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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Book Review / Stone's Socio-Political Theory
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7 pages in length. A detailed discussion of political theorist Deborah A. Stone's "Policy Paradox & Political Reason"-- a book dealing primarily with policy politics theory and markets. Among other things, Stone writes that a market is merely a social system where individuals go after their own economic welfare through the exchange of things with others whenever such an exchange would prove beneficial to both parties involved. A comprehensive political overview of the book is presented. No Bibliography.
Filename: Poliprdx.wps

Border Control and Immigration Policy
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A 19 page research paper that discusses border control issues and current immigrant policy. This analysis takes a particular focus on the efficacy and effect of the current efforts of the government to address the problem of illegal Mexican immigration. First of all, the theoretical constructs that are related to social policy history and policymaking are examined and then issues associated with social welfare policy in regards to illegal Mexican immigration are considered before evaluating the current strength and weaknesses of the present policy. Based on this information recommendations are presented that provide logical remedies to this social policy problem. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: khbcaip.rtf

Borrelli's President's Cabinet
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This 3 page paper looks at this 2002 publication by Maryanne Borrelli. Gender as it plays out in politics is discussed. The book is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA345prz.rtf

Both Sides of the Gun Control Issue
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This 4 page paper discusses two views of gun control. It provides information but does not take a stand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVPCGuns.rtf