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Articles related to "Legislators"
Homeschool Activism Independent learning, requires proactive living. As a home educator, it's more important than ever to be able to speak out on your own behalf. homeschool activism • homeschool advocacy • writing legislators • calling legislators • homeschool laws
Sazerac: New Orlean's New Official Cocktail It took more than a month and 10 House and Senate votes but the Louisiana Legislature finally approved the Sazerac as New Orleans' official drink. sazerac rye whiskey concoction • ramos gin fizz • new orleans official cocktail • peychaud bitters • sazerac company
Mormons in the U.S. Congress This article lists the 16 Mormons who currently serve in the 110th U.S. Congress and comments on their comparative voting records. mormons in congress • mormon senators • mormon representatives • mormon legislators • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
The Cheyenne Club The Cheyenne Club in Wyoming: Catered to the elite, high-ranking professionals, wealthy businessmen, prominent cattlemen, and state and federal legislators. the cheyenne club • western domain of cattlemen and politicians • social club in the west • cheyenne in wyoming • masons in wyoming
Going After Wal-Mart The Maryland legislature tells Wal-Mart to spend more money on health care for its employees. wal-mart • walmart • maryland
The Virtue of Justice Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
What can be done? I firmly believe that there is not a great deal that "can be done" in terms of preventing these random school shootings. According to University of Colorado Professor Del Elliott a student has a "one in ten million chance of getting killed in a school shooting." gun control • school shootings • columbine • school violence
Greece - Government Profile Greece, independent from the Ottoman Empire since 1829, has developed into a democratic republic, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. greece hellenic republic government profile • political framework structure • parliamentary democracy french german models pluri • capital athens • greek war independent nation london protocol
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights. politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
Child Molestation Politicans take the high road when orating on the horrors of child sex crimes but their attempts to balance victims rights and those of the accused sometimes defy reason. child molestation • sex crime • child sex crime • victim's rights • sexual predators
Sazerac: The Official Cocktail? Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected. sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
Hate Crimes Legislation- Are They Constitutional? This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws. hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
The NTSB Most Wanted Discover what the National Transportation Safety Board has identified as critical needs for improving boating safety in the United States ntsb • boating safety • boater education • recreational boating operators license • pfd
We Hold These Truths Many people today question whether religious or philosophical truth is possible to know. The Founding Fathers didn't.....and thankfully so. july • fourth • founders • declaration • wisdom
A Little Less Free The US Supreme Court decision in <i> McConnell v. FEC </i> whittles away at the freedom of speech. mcconnell v. fec • supreme court
Mental Illness Awareness Week A Description of Mental Illness Awareness Week, its purpose and the purpose of this event. mental • health • illness • awareness • week
The Gay Marriage Debate A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place. history • law • gay marriage • constitution • amendment
What is criminology? What is criminology: My understanding of the discipline, and its promise for the future. Special Guest Author Evan Spencer Provides a comprehensive explanation of Criminology to help eliminate some of the confusion you folks may have. While this discipline is not forensic psychology the often overlap. So take a look. forensics • criminology
Barick Obama's Presidency An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote. barrick obama presidency • franklin delano roosevelt herbert hoover • senator viewpoint • dealing with congress • campaign cornerstone
Mixed Breed Dog Heroes Everyday mutts like yours and mine prove their loyalty. mixed breed dogs • dog heroes • mixed breed dog heroes • north american mixed breed registry • chips
Nobel Peace Prize Race Heats Up Nominees are waiting for 12 October 2007 when this years Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced. Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore and Sheila Watt-Cloutier are in the running. nobel prize • nobel peace prize • alfred nobel • oprah winfrey • al gore
Qualified To Be President Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind? presidential candidates' experience • choosing presidents • qualifications for president • great presidents • underperforming presidents
The Presidency of William Taft Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own. william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
What is the Role of Congress? The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing. what does congress do • congressional roles responsibilities duties • constitution • federalist papers • expressed power
Are Schools Safer Now? Zero Tolerance policies were adopted by amajorty of American schools to deal with violence and anti-social student behavior in 1997. Has the policy improved safety? zero toleance • schools • discipline • comon sense • infraction
Autism Society of America The United State's leading autism organization, the Autism Society of America, is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism. autism society of america • autism organization • autism research • autism awareness • autism support
Classic Authors: Harper Lee A brief biography of Harper Lee, author of <i>To Kill a Mockingbird</i>. to kill a mockingbird • harper lee
Cyberbullying Ends in Tragedy A 2006 tragedy in a small Missouri town, brings world-wide attention to the problem of cyberbullying. Numerous studies show electronic bullying is growing rapidly. megan meier • cyber bullying • cyberbullying • bullying online • internet harassment
Education Crisis in the U.S. Author Peter de Krassel tackles the shortcomings of the U.S. education system in his new book "Custom Maid Knowledge". us education crisis • education system • today's education • custom maid knowledge • no child left behind
Effects of Fishing on the Economy Recreational fishing supports a million jobs, pays $45 billion in wages and has an overall economic impact of $125 billion in the United States annually. economic impacts fishing • conservation benefits angling • benefits sportfishing industry • american sportfishing association • fish wildlife conservation
Global Warming 2006 A summary of global warming news stories from 2006. global warming • international panel on climate change • arctic sea ice • shrinking glaciers • nasa's goddard institute for space studies
Lessons From Katrina The healthcare industry learned many lessons from the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita as did the general public. Healthcare information needs to be accessible. lessons from katrina • finding something positive from the devastation • katrina • rita • healthcare information needs to be accessible
MARCH is for Lymphedema D-Day Campaign to raise lymphedema awareness and proclaim LE D-Day in each state. lymphedema • awareness • state legislation
Native American Rights Fund Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund has served as a national advocacy group for 37 years and made great strides in the quest for equality. native american rights fund • narf • california indian legal services • john echohawk • pawnee
Not-So-Common Birds Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices. common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Patient Prescription Awareness As a patient it is important to be aware of treatment options. Despite doctors' best efforts the pharmaceutical industry markets directly to them affecting prescriptions. pharmaceutical marketing • patient awareness of drugs • patient awareness of prescriptions • pharmaceutical companies marketing to doctors • pharmaceutical companies marketing to physicians
Spanking: Cons The debate rages on! Find out what the experts say... dr. murray strauss • california • ohio • spankout day • spanking
Stand For Children Day 2001 Will Give Voice and Vision to Childr
Find out what Stand for Children, an affiliate of the Children's Defense Fund, has planned for 2001
They go together like a Horse and Carriage, You can't have one without the other. The disabled musr have both Equal Employment Consideration and Equal Employment Opportunity if government expects them to become productivally employed. disabled • governments • covertly denied • inalienable rights
Determining Which Office to Run For!! running for public office • decisions • campaign • elections • support
Lymphedema Bills Why we need lymphedema legislation and what you can do to make it happen. lymphedema • legislation • advocacy
St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line: The World’s First Airline, Part 4 This final piece on the St. Petersburg-Tampe Airboat Line looks at the contemporary press reaction and studies the effects this airline had on commercial aviation. benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
African American Voting Patterns African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency. african americans and the democratic party • 2008 primaries • black voter turnout • black voter history • democratic national committee
Aftermath of the First Major Battle It was a major defeat for the North and for a first battle, it made a tremendous first impression. bull run • manassas • civil war • north • south
American Advertising Ethics New products and technologies and European ads provide temptations to stretch ethical limits. Wally Snyder calls upon advertisers to promote "taste and decency." american advertising ethics • american advertising federation • aaf president wally snyder • brandweek magazine • image of the advertising industry
Canada's Secret Shhh. Edmonton, Canada has a secret. The educational system works. Find out why Edmonton has caught the attention of other cities in Canada. edmonton • canada • school improvement • accountability • performance
Congressional Beliefs Matter A faith-based look at legislators Joseph Lieberman, Mary Bono, John Tierney and Earl Blumenauer. religion • congress • legislation • elections • environment
Dangerous Antiques According to the CDC, collectors should be aware of the potential danger of antique thermometers, barometers, and pendulum clocks that may contain harmful mercury. mercury in antiques • cdc mercury study • mercury in pendulum clocks • mercury in antiques legislation • mercury hazmat |
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