Social Security And The State Of The Union Address
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This 5 page paper discusses comments made by President Clinton regarding Social Security in his 1999 State of the Union Address. President Clinton has continually called for the preservation of the Social Security system. Is this possible? Facts and figures are presented to describe the problems that will have to be overcome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGsocsec.rtf

1996 Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act
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6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source of poverty within the eastern state. According to Bryant, the primary focus of the reform was to reestablish family values. The writer discusses the welfare reform law as it relates to New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Welfarnj.wps

2 Views /Female Participation in Late 19th and Early 20th Century Politics
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A 10 page analysis in which the writer argues that Theda Skocpol in her book "Protecting Soldiers and Mothers," and also Kristi Andersen in her book "After Suffrage" address similar territory in that both of these political scientists look at how female participation in the American political process in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries has largely been under-appreciated or ignored completely. Both of these authors demonstrate that this participation must be viewed within the context of political framework of their time in order to be understood properly. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 99sk&an.wps

A Case Study in Public Policy; Bakersfield
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This 5 page paper considers public administration and the problems with the case of Kern County in the 1970's when a new, inexperienced, organisation was granted $2.6 million to build a health clinic. The paper considers the tactics used, the reason for the problems, the alternatives and the relevance of The Iron Triangle. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEkernco.wps

A Look at Welfare Reform
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This is an 11 page paper that examines the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 on a national level and the New Jersey Welfare Reform Act of 1992. These acts of legislation limit the time an individual may receive assistance and impose regulations that require participation in job seeking activities. A proposal for a program to assist individuals on transportation issues is presented. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Refwelf.wps

A.F.D.C. & W.I.C.
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2 pages reflecting upon an interview with a social worker who discusses AFDC and WIC programs (welfare-related). Essay is complimented by a wealth of statistics. 4 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Afdcwic.wps

Adoption & Safe Families Act /Policy Analysis
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A 5 page research paper that provides a policy analysis of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA). The writer examine the history, goals and implementation of this legislation and finds that the literature on this topic supports the conclusion that the ASFA has been very effective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khasfa.rtf

Against Social Security Reform – At Present
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A 5 page paper arguing that Social Security does not need dramatic reform, though it does need to be strengthened for the future. The paper recommends that younger workers, particularly those employed by businesses not offering 401(k) plans, be given incentives to save for retirement in addition to the money paid into Social Security. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocSecRefrmNo.rtf

Alfred Kadushin's Child Welfare Services
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The necessity for effective child welfare systems requires a knowledge of the categorization of child welfare problems, and the acknowledgment of the role of social workers in providing services. This 6 page paper provides a brief overview of the Chapters 1 and 2 of Kadushin's book as an effective starting point for understanding child welfare services. No additional sources cited.
Filename: chilfare.wps

America's Social Security System: President Bush And The Stock Market
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5 pages in length. It is difficult to ignore the tremendous financial trouble that plagues the United States Social Security system, with the primary problems being America's current number of retirees and the fact that the Social Security trust fund has not been properly invested in the past. If no such problems existed, President Bush would not be suggesting that part of social security payments go to the stock market as a means by which to help bail out the failing program. What are the issues for and against such a change? The potential benefits and the potential costs? Clearly, when one assesses these aspects of the president's plan, one must examine the long-term gains and losses of such a proposition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCsocsc.wps

American Public Policies
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A review of several of the most troubling public policy arenas of the modern day. These include health, welfare, education, and energy. The paper outlines concerns in each and emphasizes the importance of public policy in addressing these concerns. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPgovPubPolicies.rtf

Analysis of three documents relating to Johnson's Great Society
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A comparison between statements made by Johnson, Califano and Masutow, referring to the success of the social and economic policies carried out by the Johnson administration with the aim of reducing social disadvantage.
Filename: JL2johnson.rtf

ANALYSIS: STONE’S POLICY PARADOX
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This 6-page paper is a critical review of Deborah Stone's book "Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision-Making." In this paper, the Medicare Drug Act is compared to Stone's policy making/political theories.
Filename: MTpolpar.rtf

Approaches to a Nationwide Prescription Drug Plan
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A 9 page discussion of the economic feasibility of a nationwide prescription drug plan. Explores this issue from the perspective that such a program could wield leverage in controlling what currently are widely fluctuating drug prices. Uses the example of one brand name drug and major drug manufacturer to illustrate that indeed there is a tremendous variation in drug prices across distribution channels and regions but also a tremendous profit for the drug companies. Emphasizes that while the drug companies are enjoying such profit many of our elderly, because of limited finances, are literally having to make the choice of medicine or food. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPmedDrg.wps

ARTICLE REVIEW ON PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND THE WELFARE SYSTEM IN THE USA
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This 4 page paper reviews three articles based on the premise that the US government is waging a war against the poor in the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBpoorppl.rtf

Assessing the Benefits of the Patriot Act
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A 4 page paper discussing cost-benefit analysis and its usefulness for determining whether the US Patriot Act should be expanded, discontinued or left unchanged. The question to be evaluated here is how to assess the relative value of the Patriot Act? Should it be continued, based on the benefits it provides as weighed against its detriments? The purpose is to discuss attempting to answer these questions through the use of cost-benefit analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSpolCBApatriot.rtf

Asylum Seeking Children in the United Kingdom; Treatment and Provision;
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This 10 page paper looks at issues concerned with children refugees in the United kingdom. The paper starts with consideration to the legislation that applies to then as well as general background information. The paper then goes on to examine the role and duties of the local authorities and the way in which they are carried out. The paper concludes wit a summary of the reason why this issue requires further study. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEasylum.wps