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The Coming Congressional Gridlock
The Congress emerging from the November election will be sharply divided and marked by a diversity of constituent mandates. Under those conditions only "one-liner bills" will be feasible - simple, clear and sharply focused measures capable of effectively dealing with increasingly critical
Definition of Economics
People often think of economics as concerned only with money, business, and supply and demand. But economics is about much more and has been since its beginnings as a branch of philosophy. The 19th century economist Alfred Marshall said it best when he described economics as the study of people in t
Main Duties for the President
The White House is where many of the President's duties are performed.The White House image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comThe most basic duties of the President of the United States is to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, as laid out in Article II Section 1 of the U.S....
Who Is Bearing the Load?
We often tout America as "the land of opportunity" but I started to wonder how many people truly work for a commercial business, be it large or small. You know, the real people responsible for the Gross Domestic Product, our exports, and our quality of life. When you think about it, these
The Use of Technology in Counting Votes
Technology has revolutionized the way votes are cast and counted in America. Thanks to electronic voting and digital ballot scanning, tallying votes is no longer done via laborious hand counting in most parts of the country.
Al Gore Believes that Democracy Cannot Continue as Long as the American Media Exists
Al Gore states in his book "The Assault on Reason" that television manipulates its viewers mind away from rational thought patterns, causing the loss of a well-informed society in general.
Basic Duties of the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court is the highest legal authority in the United States.US Supreme Court image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comAmerica's founding fathers designed the United States' system of government with the intent of building conflict into it. They created three branches--executive,...
John Kerry Backs Out of the 2008 Race to Inform Others of Global Warming
John Kerry, the losing 2004 presidential candidate, has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination in 2008. Kerry now wants to focus on remaining in the Senate to change the direction ofGeorge W. Bush's "misguided" war in Iraq. The senator from Massachusetts did a "flip flop&q
Politicians and Lobbyists - An Imperfect Marriage for Americans
Promises, greed, avarice, whiskey and back door deals have it all over roses, late night talks, kisses and engagement rings. Politicians and corporate American lobbyists are in love and they have been living together so long their arrangement is as solid as any marriage. As November elections grow n
What Constitutes Impeachment of a President According to the Constitution?
The Constitution of the United States is the document that establishes the laws of the country, sets up the structure of government and provides the framework by which Americans conduct their lives. In creating the three branches of government, the Constitution also developed a checks and balances s
Fits For A (future) King Boosts Clean Energy Cashback Scheme
When the Government introduced the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme in April 2010, it was intended to make Renewable Energy measures such as Solar PV a cost effective and a sound investment. The scheme's generous Feed in Tariffs, paid for by utility companies, was warmly welcomed by the Renewable E
Hillary Clinton Is (Her Own) Open Book
Hillary Clinton will be glad to tell you anything you want to know about Hillary Clinton. But it may cost you.
A Museum's Code of Ethics
According to the International Council of Museums, "Museums preserve, interpret and promote the natural and cultural inheritance of humanity." These institutions have a social responsibility to maintain integrity in the collection, preservation and display of relevant historical artifacts. To help
Types of Parliamentary Government
Parliamentary systems of government are different from the democracy practiced in the United States. A parliament has a bureaucratic executive system interwoven with a legislature responsible for enacting laws. Different nations practice different types of parliamentary systems.
Origins of the ISO's Work
The ISO is a federation of non-governmental organizations established in 1947 to develop international standards, improve international communication and collaboration, and facilitate the exchange of goods and services. The federation is currently comprised of close to 100 national standards bodies
How to Make Polite Conversation at a Cocktail Party
The art of conversation is a skill, and can be learned, practiced and perfected. So don't be nervous, just be prepared.
House Hopes to Use Leverage to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
The enactment of Nanci Pelosis first hundred hours has begun, and house democrats are searching for ways to fulfill her goal of lowering the price of prescription medication for seniors using Medicare.
I Wanna Be Elected! Does Smiling Get More Votes For a Political Candidate?
Some observations by an orthodontist on the election posters outside his practice as the country approaches local and European elections. Why do some candidates smile on their posters and flyers, why do some look stern, and does it make a difference?
Fix the Shortage of Leadership
Liberals and environmentalists have been brainwashing the public and Congress for 25 years, intensively and unceasingly, about 'man-made' global warming, which has prevented us from using America's rich natural resources of oil, gas, coal, and uranium, for the production of energy.(By