3. A Senate filibuster allows a senator to delay action on a certain bill. The House Rules Committee manages the flow of legislation which can make it easier or more difficult for a bill to pass. The Conference committees settle any differences that the House and the Senate may have over a bill. Congress exercises oversight of the federal bureaucracy mainly through their Standing…
In fiscal year 2008, there were 11,524 earmarks totaling $16,501,833,000 for appropriations accounts. A Congressional earmark is a provision that directs funds to be spent on specific projects. Congressional earmarks should be banned and the unused money should be returned to the citizens.…
The Fathers of Confederation conceived of the Senate as a “chamber of sober second thought.” However, almost ever since its creation, as the unelected arm of the legislature, people have suggested ways in which to reform the upper house. Concerns of illegitimate representation, party loyalty, and patronage are the main reasons the argument for change continues. This paper aims to review a couple of recent reform proposals, and then argue, leaving constitutional practicality behind, that the Senate should receive a major overhaul in how it is formed and represented.…
Human services organizations have a mission to help improve the quality of life for those who need their services. If congress passes the bill to regulate the terms and conditions in which certain environment standers that makes human services organization run effectively and efficiently will cause the delivery of service to be complex and bureaucratic and will potentially reduce the quality…
processes, and the idea that government must play a role to solve social problems and establish…
At the end of the nineteenth century the United States seemed to be racing forward in many areas, such as technological advancement, more efficient manufacturing, modernizing transportation, and of course, making money. America was, on the surface, improving greatly; underneath however, there were many problems including corrupt businesses and a growing lower class stricken by poverty. In 1900 to 1920 the Progressive Reform Movement swept the nation; progressive reformers rallied for equal treatment and better working conditions; the federal government adopted regulations that attempted to satisfy the wishes of the reformer; both groups had successes and limitations that ultimately led to an overall beneficial effect on the nation.…
With the current political situation in America, there is often talk about “Fixing America” or “Making America Great Again” or whatever new(!) exciting(!) and frankly, controversial(‽) taglines for a political campaign. They often talk about things like bans on immigration or other things that are controversial. These ideas are the interesting, impactful topics, and help get politicians reelected. However, I feel, that the boring things, such as education, tax reform and such, are much more effective. Unfortunately, these are “boring” topics and so people don't really focus on them. It's a wonder that anything gets done, after all, the big(!) controversial(!) topics will inevitably get reversed. Anyways, this thing is about education.…
The Social Security Act is one the most important pieces of legislation since Roosevelts administration. King and Cecil states, “Originally, President Roosevelt called for "social insurance." He envisioned a plan through which workers would contribute and provide for their own future economic security. He specifically disdained the idea of reliance upon welfare.” (King & Cecil, 2006). The act embodies provisions that include retirement and survivor’s income and unemployment. During this period, Congress proposed the Social Security Act of 1935 to address many of the social maladies caused by the adverse economic conditions, incorporating health insurance programs. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, opposed the inclusion of health coverage…
Federalism played a crucial part in curtailing government action during the Jacksonian era. Around that time, a states’ right coalition developed in Congress, a group of individuals supporting greater rights for the state government. Members of the states’ right coalition, often an appointed senator, used the coalition group to safeguard the power they held in their state. This particularly benefited Southern states that wanted to maintain the institution of slavery. The states’ right coalition dominated congress, their influence in congress affected the presidential elections and forced a nationalistic interpretation of the Constitution. And one of the most noticeable ways that they did this was with cases concerning the commerce clause. The…
1. In what ways have recent health care reform measures expanded or inhibited access to care?…
As the elections become closer and closer, the time to decide whom one will support come voting time gets shorter. One of the important aspects that will be a key determinant in the decision of voters is the health insurance reform plans laid out by each of the candidates. It will be this papers goal to breakdown and analyze the reform plans of candidate Barack Obama in his campaign for presidency. Obama’s plans for reform are clear and precise. He cites that the greatest problem with today’s health care system is the rising costs of health care itself which in turn has led to a large number of Americans left without coverage.…
It should come as no surprise that the United States’ current health care system is in need of some major changes. Everyone knows that going to the doctor or hospital in the United States can cost a lot of money out of pocket, whether you have insurance or not. Americans who do have insurance pay into it with every pay check, only to go to the doctor and have to pay more. What it would be like to not have to worry about how much money there is in the bank when someone is sick? When a person is ill there are enough things to worry about without having to worry if they can afford the doctor bill. What are some of the pros and cons of a health care reform for the United States?…
LEADER’S EFFECTIVENESS USING UTILITARIANISM AS THE ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING APPROACH IN REGARD TO THE HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES SET FORTH BY THE PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OF 2010…
The first process is one of origination. This is actually deciding what is going to be contained in that bill.…
Law reform has increased resource efficiency effectively though there are limitations that are placed on these reforms. The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Bill 2013 had enabled specific police officers the ability to issue out provisional apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVO) which had previously only been issued by the courts. Once a provisional ADVO is issued, it has to be listed within an appropriate court within 28 days, much quicker than previously. This means that a domestic violence case will be addressed quicker thus benefitting the courts cost wise and the victims in achieving safety and protection faster. Cases will be able to bypass the court when applying for a provisional ADVO and will spend less time in the court system. This reform was unquestionably needed in achieving just outcomes for victims as reported by Adelaide Now ( The Advertiser) the article titled Courts failing domestic violence, says Youth South Australian of the Year, Ms Gbla explains the fear she felt during the time the courts took to address her application for a provisional ADVO. She feared that her former boyfriend would assault her and was required to move houses two times due to immerse safety concerns. She had filed for an ADVO, in April and had still not received a court hearing date by June the…