1) Americans are primarily concerned with the economy and job creation over reducing budget deficits.
2) Programs like Social Security, Medicare, education and job training are more popular among voters than cutting spending to reduce deficits.
3) A progressive tax policy that increases taxes on the wealthy is seen as acceptable by many voters.
This document provides an overview and review of topics covered in a civics unit on the federal system in the United States. It includes summaries of five topics: federalism, the legislative branch and congressional powers, the lawmaking process, an overview of the executive branch, and ways the executive branch influences policymaking. For each topic, it outlines what was covered in class, activities, important concepts to know, and sample multiple choice questions.
This document provides an overview and review of topics covered in a civics unit on the federal system in the United States. It includes summaries of five topics: federalism, the legislative branch and congressional powers, the lawmaking process, an overview of the executive branch, and ways the executive branch influences policymaking. For each topic, it outlines what was covered in class, activities, and key things for students to know, and provides an example multiple choice question.
Dallas morning news voter guide united states representative district 4 rep...rath4thekids
John Ratcliffe is running for reelection to represent Texas' 4th congressional district. He has served two terms in Congress and cites his accomplishments passing legislation and serving on key committees related to homeland security, cybersecurity, and defending the Constitution. If reelected, he aims to continue leading on important issues within his committee roles and serving the over 700,000 constituents of the district.
"It's Jobs, Stupid": Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future Pollourfuture
A Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future survey examines the top economic priorities of American voters, the extent to which they are rejecting the economic priorities of conservatives and offers insight into what Democrats will have to do in order to regain the support of the public. More details on the poll and links to related material on ourfuture.org/economypoll2011
The House will meet on February 12 for morning hour at 12:00 pm and legislative business at 2:00 pm, recessing by 5:30 pm for a security sweep prior to the President's State of the Union address at approximately 8:35 pm. On February 13-14, the House will meet at 10:00 am for morning hour and 12:00 pm for legislative business, with last votes expected no later than 3:00 pm. The Senate will convene on February 11 at 2:00 pm to consider the Violence Against Women Act. Legislation to be considered in the House includes bills related to hydropower regulation, renewable energy promotion, and support for veteran emergency medical technicians.
The document provides guidance for citizens of Maine to advocate for Adult Drug Courts and their funding. It outlines that the Governor's budget proposes cuts that would eliminate all Adult Drug Courts in Maine. Citizens are encouraged to contact their local legislators by mail, phone, email or testimony to educate them on the impact and support keeping the initial intent of funding for these programs. The document provides sample letters, contact information and tips for effective advocacy.
1) Americans are primarily concerned with the economy and job creation over reducing budget deficits.
2) Programs like Social Security, Medicare, education and job training are more popular among voters than cutting spending to reduce deficits.
3) A progressive tax policy that increases taxes on the wealthy is seen as acceptable by many voters.
This document provides an overview and review of topics covered in a civics unit on the federal system in the United States. It includes summaries of five topics: federalism, the legislative branch and congressional powers, the lawmaking process, an overview of the executive branch, and ways the executive branch influences policymaking. For each topic, it outlines what was covered in class, activities, important concepts to know, and sample multiple choice questions.
This document provides an overview and review of topics covered in a civics unit on the federal system in the United States. It includes summaries of five topics: federalism, the legislative branch and congressional powers, the lawmaking process, an overview of the executive branch, and ways the executive branch influences policymaking. For each topic, it outlines what was covered in class, activities, and key things for students to know, and provides an example multiple choice question.
Dallas morning news voter guide united states representative district 4 rep...rath4thekids
John Ratcliffe is running for reelection to represent Texas' 4th congressional district. He has served two terms in Congress and cites his accomplishments passing legislation and serving on key committees related to homeland security, cybersecurity, and defending the Constitution. If reelected, he aims to continue leading on important issues within his committee roles and serving the over 700,000 constituents of the district.
"It's Jobs, Stupid": Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future Pollourfuture
A Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future survey examines the top economic priorities of American voters, the extent to which they are rejecting the economic priorities of conservatives and offers insight into what Democrats will have to do in order to regain the support of the public. More details on the poll and links to related material on ourfuture.org/economypoll2011
The House will meet on February 12 for morning hour at 12:00 pm and legislative business at 2:00 pm, recessing by 5:30 pm for a security sweep prior to the President's State of the Union address at approximately 8:35 pm. On February 13-14, the House will meet at 10:00 am for morning hour and 12:00 pm for legislative business, with last votes expected no later than 3:00 pm. The Senate will convene on February 11 at 2:00 pm to consider the Violence Against Women Act. Legislation to be considered in the House includes bills related to hydropower regulation, renewable energy promotion, and support for veteran emergency medical technicians.
The document provides guidance for citizens of Maine to advocate for Adult Drug Courts and their funding. It outlines that the Governor's budget proposes cuts that would eliminate all Adult Drug Courts in Maine. Citizens are encouraged to contact their local legislators by mail, phone, email or testimony to educate them on the impact and support keeping the initial intent of funding for these programs. The document provides sample letters, contact information and tips for effective advocacy.
The document outlines key issues likely to be priorities for the new Trump administration in its first six months, including funding the government, tax reform, immigration, infrastructure, repealing/replacing the Affordable Care Act, regulatory reform, and energy policy. It also discusses leadership changes in Congress and anticipated cabinet appointments. Major priorities will be reducing taxes, strengthening immigration enforcement and border security, and undoing Obama-era regulations.
Three key findings from the document:
1) Voters are highly dissatisfied with the direction of the country and both political parties in Congress due to the poor economy and lack of results on jobs.
2) Republicans have an enthusiasm advantage going into the midterm elections, especially among young voters, while Democrats face an enthusiasm gap.
3) The economy overwhelmingly dominates voters' concerns, with unemployment the top issue, making voters sensitive to arguments about taxes, spending and deficits.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to US national party conventions, including:
1) The formal functions of conventions are to choose presidential candidates, vice presidential candidates, and decide party platforms, but these functions have been lost as candidates are now chosen in primaries and caucuses.
2) The informal, but important, functions of conventions now are to promote party unity, enthuse party members, and enthuse ordinary voters in the lead up to the general election.
3) While the formal functions have been lost, conventions still serve important purposes through their ability to rally support and motivate different groups in the run up to the November election.
A2 G&P the electoral college and how it worksOliver Pratten
This document provides an overview of the US Electoral College system. It describes how electors are chosen and allocated to each state based on representatives. It explains that electors vote for president and vice president, and the candidates who receive an absolute majority of electoral votes win. If no candidate achieves a majority, the House of Representatives and Senate decide the winner. The document outlines arguments both for and against the Electoral College system.
The president has many roles including chief executive, chief of state, chief diplomat, commander in chief, legislative leader, economic chief, and party chief. As chief executive, the president enforces laws through executive agencies and orders. As chief diplomat, the president makes foreign policy and appoints ambassadors. As commander in chief, the president leads the armed forces but is limited by Congress according to the War Powers Resolution.
This document outlines key concepts and ideas related to congressional elections in the United States. It discusses primary types, campaign strategies, the role of money, and differences between congressional and presidential elections. Specifically, it notes that congressional elections are held every two years for one third of the Senate and all House seats, and that midterm elections can impact a sitting president's ability to pass legislation.
The document is a practice test for a GOVT 220 class on the US government containing 50 multiple choice questions. It covers topics like the structure of Congress, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and more. Some key areas assessed include the origins of bills in Congress, limits on presidential power, and the growth of federal agencies over time.
Kurt Hilbert emails his brother Mark Hilbert to ask how he is doing and informs him that their mother's birthday is coming up. Kurt later emails to say that he and their mother will be visiting Mark on December 11-12. The emails contain exchanges about family visits and references to past education histories.
Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future Election 2010 Pollourfuture
A Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future poll highlights the messages voters sought to convey on Tuesday. It not only shows that voter fears about the economy drove this election, but it also shows that conservatives do not have a mandate from voters for their proposals for deep cuts in spending combined with tax cuts for the rich. There is deep anger at the failure of government to make it work for middle class families, even as Wall Street got bailed out.
Leavitt Partners has analyzed potential outcomes of the 2010 Congressional elections and their impact on provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Depending on whether Republicans take control of the House, Senate, or both, certain provisions like the individual mandate, employer penalties, premium subsidies, and Medicare funding cuts could see disruption. The likelihood and type of disruption, such as repeal, modification, or stalling, varies based on the election results. Leavitt Partners consulted experts to predict disruption scenarios and will continue monitoring developments as the election approaches.
This document discusses the legislative branch of the US government. It covers the structure of Congress including the House of Representatives and Senate. Key powers of Congress are lawmaking, appropriations, impeachment, and oversight of the executive branch. The roles of congressional leaders like the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader are outlined. The committee system and process for introducing, considering, and passing bills through both chambers is also summarized.
This document discusses the structure and functions of the United States Congress. It outlines that Congress is divided into two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 voting members elected by population, while the Senate has 100 members with 2 per state elected via state legislatures. Congress passes laws, declares war, regulates commerce, and oversees the executive branch through powers enumerated in the Constitution. The document also examines congressional leadership positions, the committee system, and the legislative process.
This document discusses the structure and functions of the United States Congress. It outlines that Congress is divided into two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 voting members elected by population, while the Senate has 100 members with 2 per state elected via state legislatures. The document then examines the powers and roles of Congress, including lawmaking, appropriations, treaties, impeachment and oversight of the executive branch. It also reviews the leadership positions and committee system that organizes Congress's work.
The survey found that Latino voters in Arizona strongly oppose the state's new immigration law (SB 1070). Nearly all felt the law would lead to racial profiling and targeting of legal citizens and immigrants. Immigration is now the top issue for Latino voters, who overwhelmingly support a national reform that includes a path to legalization. Both political parties face consequences, but the GOP risks more severe costs. Democratic support is constrained by perceived inaction on immigration reform. Passing reform before the November election is seen as key to mobilizing Latino voters, while inaction could reduce turnout and enthusiasm.
The document summarizes the results of the 2010 midterm elections. Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives by picking up over 60 seats. They also gained seats in the Senate and governorships. The elections were seen as a referendum on the policies of President Obama and Democratic leadership. Going forward, divided government will likely lead to gridlock on major issues and more incremental policy changes. Republicans will focus on reducing spending and repealing parts of healthcare reform in the new Congress. Many issues were left unfinished in the last session and will carry over into next year.
The document appears to be a collection of lecture slides from the textbook "American Politics Today, Fifth Edition" which covers various topics related to American politics such as understanding politics, sources of conflict, the political process, public opinion, and ideology. The slides include definitions, figures, polls, and captions but the overarching topic is introducing concepts about the US political system, conflict in American politics, and political participation.
The document appears to be from lecture slides on the topic of federalism from the textbook "American Politics Today". It discusses key concepts of federalism such as the division of power between national and state governments. It also examines how the balance of power has changed over time, with the national government taking on a larger role compared to the original intent of the Constitution. Various models of federalism are presented, and the implications of the division of power are debated. Public opinion data is also included on perspectives about federalism.
2010 Post-Election Analysis: President Barack Obama and the Closely Divided 1...Patton Boggs LLP
With Republican candidates having made significant gains in the mid-term elections by capturing the House and increasing their share of the Senate, President Barack Obama faces a starkly different legislative environment as he seeks to advance the balance of his policy agenda and as he runs for reelection in 2012. The President has already accomplished two of his most ambitious legislative goals on which he campaigned—health care reform and financial services reform, but two remain unfulfilled—energy/climate change legislation and immigration reform. And now, notwithstanding the need to create jobs and further stimulate the economy, he will likely add deficit reduction as a third one. Will he go for comprehensive bills or will he try for incremental reform? Will he choose confrontation or compromise at the outset? Will he give up on Congress and try to accomplish as much as possible through regulatory action? And how will action in the courts and international events, including the war in Afghanistan, the situation in Iraq, ongoing developments in Iran, and terrorist threats, limit his domestic agenda?
Files let you store data on secondary storage such as a hard disk so that you...Bern Jamie
Files allow programs to store and retrieve data on a hard disk. There are two main types of files: text files and data files. Text files store character strings and are used with functions like fopen(), fprintf(), fgets(), and fclose() to open, write, read, and close text files. Data files store other data types like integers and are used with functions like fopen(), fwrite(), fread(), and fclose() to perform the same file operations with non-text data. Both text and data files use file pointers to reference the file being accessed.
The document summarizes Daniel Rothery's use of various media tools in constructing a music video. It describes using a Canon 1200D camera to film footage, SanDisk memory cards to store the footage, and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software to edit the video. Specific editing techniques used in Premiere Pro include layering, color effects, and titles. After Effects was used to add special effects like melting titles and extracting lip movements frame by frame. Blogger was used to upload work updates and YouTube to share video edits. Photoshop was employed to create pop art inspired graphics for the video packaging and magazine advertisement through image repetition techniques.
The document describes the narrator's weekly routine. Sunday is for chores, relaxing, and family time, unless it's football season. Monday starts the work week. Tuesday differs due to kids' practices but has a family night out. Wednesday is laid back with kid-centered tasks often leading to fun. Thursday is uneventful. Fridays are great as major tasks are done, and Saturdays involve keeping a balance with free time.
The document outlines key issues likely to be priorities for the new Trump administration in its first six months, including funding the government, tax reform, immigration, infrastructure, repealing/replacing the Affordable Care Act, regulatory reform, and energy policy. It also discusses leadership changes in Congress and anticipated cabinet appointments. Major priorities will be reducing taxes, strengthening immigration enforcement and border security, and undoing Obama-era regulations.
Three key findings from the document:
1) Voters are highly dissatisfied with the direction of the country and both political parties in Congress due to the poor economy and lack of results on jobs.
2) Republicans have an enthusiasm advantage going into the midterm elections, especially among young voters, while Democrats face an enthusiasm gap.
3) The economy overwhelmingly dominates voters' concerns, with unemployment the top issue, making voters sensitive to arguments about taxes, spending and deficits.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to US national party conventions, including:
1) The formal functions of conventions are to choose presidential candidates, vice presidential candidates, and decide party platforms, but these functions have been lost as candidates are now chosen in primaries and caucuses.
2) The informal, but important, functions of conventions now are to promote party unity, enthuse party members, and enthuse ordinary voters in the lead up to the general election.
3) While the formal functions have been lost, conventions still serve important purposes through their ability to rally support and motivate different groups in the run up to the November election.
A2 G&P the electoral college and how it worksOliver Pratten
This document provides an overview of the US Electoral College system. It describes how electors are chosen and allocated to each state based on representatives. It explains that electors vote for president and vice president, and the candidates who receive an absolute majority of electoral votes win. If no candidate achieves a majority, the House of Representatives and Senate decide the winner. The document outlines arguments both for and against the Electoral College system.
The president has many roles including chief executive, chief of state, chief diplomat, commander in chief, legislative leader, economic chief, and party chief. As chief executive, the president enforces laws through executive agencies and orders. As chief diplomat, the president makes foreign policy and appoints ambassadors. As commander in chief, the president leads the armed forces but is limited by Congress according to the War Powers Resolution.
This document outlines key concepts and ideas related to congressional elections in the United States. It discusses primary types, campaign strategies, the role of money, and differences between congressional and presidential elections. Specifically, it notes that congressional elections are held every two years for one third of the Senate and all House seats, and that midterm elections can impact a sitting president's ability to pass legislation.
The document is a practice test for a GOVT 220 class on the US government containing 50 multiple choice questions. It covers topics like the structure of Congress, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and more. Some key areas assessed include the origins of bills in Congress, limits on presidential power, and the growth of federal agencies over time.
Kurt Hilbert emails his brother Mark Hilbert to ask how he is doing and informs him that their mother's birthday is coming up. Kurt later emails to say that he and their mother will be visiting Mark on December 11-12. The emails contain exchanges about family visits and references to past education histories.
Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future Election 2010 Pollourfuture
A Democracy Corps/Campaign for America's Future poll highlights the messages voters sought to convey on Tuesday. It not only shows that voter fears about the economy drove this election, but it also shows that conservatives do not have a mandate from voters for their proposals for deep cuts in spending combined with tax cuts for the rich. There is deep anger at the failure of government to make it work for middle class families, even as Wall Street got bailed out.
Leavitt Partners has analyzed potential outcomes of the 2010 Congressional elections and their impact on provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Depending on whether Republicans take control of the House, Senate, or both, certain provisions like the individual mandate, employer penalties, premium subsidies, and Medicare funding cuts could see disruption. The likelihood and type of disruption, such as repeal, modification, or stalling, varies based on the election results. Leavitt Partners consulted experts to predict disruption scenarios and will continue monitoring developments as the election approaches.
This document discusses the legislative branch of the US government. It covers the structure of Congress including the House of Representatives and Senate. Key powers of Congress are lawmaking, appropriations, impeachment, and oversight of the executive branch. The roles of congressional leaders like the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader are outlined. The committee system and process for introducing, considering, and passing bills through both chambers is also summarized.
This document discusses the structure and functions of the United States Congress. It outlines that Congress is divided into two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 voting members elected by population, while the Senate has 100 members with 2 per state elected via state legislatures. Congress passes laws, declares war, regulates commerce, and oversees the executive branch through powers enumerated in the Constitution. The document also examines congressional leadership positions, the committee system, and the legislative process.
This document discusses the structure and functions of the United States Congress. It outlines that Congress is divided into two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 voting members elected by population, while the Senate has 100 members with 2 per state elected via state legislatures. The document then examines the powers and roles of Congress, including lawmaking, appropriations, treaties, impeachment and oversight of the executive branch. It also reviews the leadership positions and committee system that organizes Congress's work.
The survey found that Latino voters in Arizona strongly oppose the state's new immigration law (SB 1070). Nearly all felt the law would lead to racial profiling and targeting of legal citizens and immigrants. Immigration is now the top issue for Latino voters, who overwhelmingly support a national reform that includes a path to legalization. Both political parties face consequences, but the GOP risks more severe costs. Democratic support is constrained by perceived inaction on immigration reform. Passing reform before the November election is seen as key to mobilizing Latino voters, while inaction could reduce turnout and enthusiasm.
The document summarizes the results of the 2010 midterm elections. Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives by picking up over 60 seats. They also gained seats in the Senate and governorships. The elections were seen as a referendum on the policies of President Obama and Democratic leadership. Going forward, divided government will likely lead to gridlock on major issues and more incremental policy changes. Republicans will focus on reducing spending and repealing parts of healthcare reform in the new Congress. Many issues were left unfinished in the last session and will carry over into next year.
The document appears to be a collection of lecture slides from the textbook "American Politics Today, Fifth Edition" which covers various topics related to American politics such as understanding politics, sources of conflict, the political process, public opinion, and ideology. The slides include definitions, figures, polls, and captions but the overarching topic is introducing concepts about the US political system, conflict in American politics, and political participation.
The document appears to be from lecture slides on the topic of federalism from the textbook "American Politics Today". It discusses key concepts of federalism such as the division of power between national and state governments. It also examines how the balance of power has changed over time, with the national government taking on a larger role compared to the original intent of the Constitution. Various models of federalism are presented, and the implications of the division of power are debated. Public opinion data is also included on perspectives about federalism.
2010 Post-Election Analysis: President Barack Obama and the Closely Divided 1...Patton Boggs LLP
With Republican candidates having made significant gains in the mid-term elections by capturing the House and increasing their share of the Senate, President Barack Obama faces a starkly different legislative environment as he seeks to advance the balance of his policy agenda and as he runs for reelection in 2012. The President has already accomplished two of his most ambitious legislative goals on which he campaigned—health care reform and financial services reform, but two remain unfulfilled—energy/climate change legislation and immigration reform. And now, notwithstanding the need to create jobs and further stimulate the economy, he will likely add deficit reduction as a third one. Will he go for comprehensive bills or will he try for incremental reform? Will he choose confrontation or compromise at the outset? Will he give up on Congress and try to accomplish as much as possible through regulatory action? And how will action in the courts and international events, including the war in Afghanistan, the situation in Iraq, ongoing developments in Iran, and terrorist threats, limit his domestic agenda?
Files let you store data on secondary storage such as a hard disk so that you...Bern Jamie
Files allow programs to store and retrieve data on a hard disk. There are two main types of files: text files and data files. Text files store character strings and are used with functions like fopen(), fprintf(), fgets(), and fclose() to open, write, read, and close text files. Data files store other data types like integers and are used with functions like fopen(), fwrite(), fread(), and fclose() to perform the same file operations with non-text data. Both text and data files use file pointers to reference the file being accessed.
The document summarizes Daniel Rothery's use of various media tools in constructing a music video. It describes using a Canon 1200D camera to film footage, SanDisk memory cards to store the footage, and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software to edit the video. Specific editing techniques used in Premiere Pro include layering, color effects, and titles. After Effects was used to add special effects like melting titles and extracting lip movements frame by frame. Blogger was used to upload work updates and YouTube to share video edits. Photoshop was employed to create pop art inspired graphics for the video packaging and magazine advertisement through image repetition techniques.
The document describes the narrator's weekly routine. Sunday is for chores, relaxing, and family time, unless it's football season. Monday starts the work week. Tuesday differs due to kids' practices but has a family night out. Wednesday is laid back with kid-centered tasks often leading to fun. Thursday is uneventful. Fridays are great as major tasks are done, and Saturdays involve keeping a balance with free time.
The document discusses several technologies the student learned about through creating a media project. They purchased a Canon Powershot camera to take high quality photos for their magazine. They also learned Photoshop skills like using layers and the spot healing tool. While they were familiar with Windows, they had to adapt to Macs in the classroom. Other programs like Blogger, Prezi, and GoAnimate were new but provided creative ways to present work online. Through spending time on these technologies, the student was able to improve their skills and create a better final product.
El documento describe los diferentes tipos de análisis de suelo y follaje que se pueden realizar para determinar los nutrientes necesarios para los cultivos. Explica que el análisis de suelo, follaje y solución de suelo son métodos para evaluar los nutrientes disponibles y las deficiencias. También cubre los principales nutrientes que necesitan las plantas y los síntomas de deficiencia.
Thomas Poole is applying to serve on the Durham Public School Board of Education. He believes the board should provide leadership, guidance, and collaboration with students, parents, and the community. He thinks the superintendent search process should prioritize internal candidates from DPS and local universities. Poole also believes teachers and administrators should be evaluated using the state's approved processes and that standardized tests should measure student achievement but not be the only form of assessment.
Activity #2-1 Two Policy IssuesPeople have considered a variety.docxSALU18
Activity #2-1: Two Policy Issues
People have considered a variety of policy issues. Brainstorm about two policy issues that are important to you or your family.
Q 1: List these two issues and briefly explain why these are important to you or your family. (You are required to write 150 words).
Activity #2-2: Immigration Agenda Setting
Since 9/11, 2001, the United States government has been rethinking and reexamining immigration policy and its enforcement. In recent years, the debate over whether to allow illegal or undocumented aliens to apply for permanent residency—or even citizenship—has centered on the perceived costs and benefits of assimilating this group into American culture.
As discussed in chapters 3 and 5, before policymakers can tackle a public problem or issue through public policy, they have to first agree that the public problem or issue is worthy of being addressed.
Q 2: Who decided that immigration issue needed to be addressed over others? What individuals and/or forces seem to have the most say in setting the nation’s immigration policy agenda? Look over the following list of individuals and rank them, starting with the one who has the most ability to put an item on the public agenda related to immigration and ending with the one who has the least power to put that issue on the agenda. Briefly explain your judgments (You are required to write 150 words), which will be revealing of your views of who has power and to what ends they are exercising it. In this question, I want to see how you reasonably justify your choice.
a. The president of General Motors
b. The president of Walmart
c. A U.S. senator
d. A homeless person
e. An average blue-collar worker
f. A member of the House of Representatives
g. A agribusiness
h. A church member
i. A stay-at-home parent
j. An editor of the New York Times
Activity #2-3:
Why do we pay taxes? Would you rather live in a state with high taxes and lots of services or low taxes and few services? Provide your choice and why.
Make sure to post one original post requiring 300 words in length
Activity #2-4:
What responsibility does the U.S. government have to the poor? Are the opportunities provided for the poor in the American system sufficient to justify the responsibilities they are expected to live up to? Do you think it good or bad that the United States government provides fewer benefits for the poor than do comparable Western democracies?
Make sure to post one original post requiring 300 words in length
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The document outlines an agenda and lesson plan for teaching students about the structure and powers of the US Congress. The agenda includes analyzing the structure of Congress, the lawmaking process, and congressional checks on the executive branch. Students will work in groups to analyze an article and create a news report summarizing the key points about a current issue before Congress. Homework includes completing a review packet as semester grades will be finalized soon.
The document outlines an agenda and lesson plan for teaching students about the structure and powers of the US Congress. The agenda includes analyzing the structure of Congress, the lawmaking process, and congressional checks on the executive branch. Students will work in groups to analyze an article and create a news report summarizing the key points about a current issue before Congress. Homework includes completing a review packet as semester grades will be finalized soon.
Essay QuestionDear Constituents,It is my privilege to serve y.docxSALU18
Essay Question:
Dear Constituents,
It is my privilege to serve you as a senator of the great state of Oregon. I am looking forward to representing you in the effort to bring peace and prosperity to America, and more specifically, to our beloved state.
We can all agree that welfare state has been a controversial subject for a long time. As far as its pros are concerned, welfare state provides everyone with the basic minimums they need for survival. Secondly, its ideal is to foster social and economic justice, eliminating monopoly of wealth. However, the cons indicate that the current poverty level is not reflected by the economic status making it very difficult to determine who is liable for benefits. It is also true that welfare state can create a pattern of dependence. Personally, I think welfare state is a very positive thing to have in our society and we can simply work on the cons together to make it better
Welfare is not the only social policy that is controversial. Healthcare under the Affordable Care Act has been as well. The ACT has increased the number of Americans with health insurance. It has also made it more affordable. However, the premiums are higher and it has also increased taxes. I therefore believe that reforms should be made to help improve it.
The United States’ foreign policy role is also important to our success. It makes it possible to have better relationships with other countries. It also improves sectors dependent on foreigners such as tourism and economic cooperation/trade. It, however, makes a country dependent on the other and a wrong step could dilute all the good work done to keep the relationship working. Personally, I think the US should have an extensive foreign policy either way as the cons can be avoided easily.
In conclusion, I am confident that with your support, we will achieve our domestic and international goals to make the United States peaceful and prosperous!
Short Answer Questions:
1. Identify and give a brief description of four U.S. institutions that were created to help manage its financial affairs.
Financial affairs are generally managed by the department of treasury, headed by the secretary of treasury. There are four institutions under the office of treasurer, office of domestic finance, office of international affairs and office of terrorism and financial intelligence. Domestic finance deals with all domestic financial affairs including public affairs, legislative affairs, tax policies etc.
2. What are the U.S. foreign policy goals (identify and provide brief description)? What counts as success?
The U.S. foreign policy goals include promoting peace, preserving national security and securing a global environment by maintaining the balance of power among all nations. The presence of peace in the entire world would guarantee security and a balance of power. As long as all these are in place, then it is safe to say that the policy goals are a success.
3. Contrast contributory programs w ...
The republicans opportunity to restore americaMary Lee Harsha
This PDF was written by Craig Biddle at The Objective Standard. Craig gave me permission to spread it far and wide. It addresses what the Republicans need to know if they are going to restore America.
The document provides an overview of the US government system, including the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) and the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. It discusses the roles of the President, Congress, and Supreme Court. It also covers federalism, political parties, civil rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. The purpose is to educate students about how the US government works at a basic level.
The speaker thanks participants in the fiscal summit and announces that several foundations will partner to conduct an unprecedented citizen engagement exercise on June 26th in 20 cities to discuss the federal fiscal challenge. Citizens will be provided information on reform options and asked to propose reform packages to achieve long-term fiscal objectives. The results will be valuable to policymakers and others. The speaker emphasizes that bridging partisan divides will be critical to turning ideas into bipartisan policy actions.
The document provides guidance on writing effective emails to encourage action. It discusses including a "Moment Story" with three parts: 1) a "Crisitunity" that presents an urgent problem or opportunity, 2) a "Reader Focused Theory of Change" that connects what the reader can do to resolving the problem, and 3) a clear "Ask" for the reader to take action. It also discusses using a "Movement Story" to provide broader context and maintaining high "Scanability" with concise wording, formatting, and structure.
The document discusses the steps to request and receive a custom paper writing service through the website HelpWriting.net. It outlines 5 steps: 1) Create an account with valid email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure needs are fully met, with a refund offered for plagiarized content.
POL 201 Week 5 DQ 2PreparePrior to beginning your reflection,.docxLeilaniPoolsy
This document contains discussion questions and prompts for a POL 201 course. The first prompt asks students to discuss how one feature of the US government, such as the written Constitution, checks and balances, or separation of powers, is most important for democracy. The second discusses how the executive and judicial branches have personally affected the student's life. The third examines the debate around the Electoral College system. Subsequent prompts discuss how federalism and Congress impact students' lives and work, and challenges around balancing local, state, and federal policies. Students are asked to support their responses with citations from course readings.
POL110 Week 10 Scenario Script Domestic, Foreign and Military Pol.docxLeilaniPoolsy
POL110 Week 10 Scenario Script: Domestic, Foreign and Military Policy
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Narration
Slide 1
Introductory screen, containing the environment (an outside view of a government office building) and a title showing the scenario topic. There will be a “begin” button on the screen allowing students to begin the scenario.
Slide 2
Scene 1
Amanda and Dr. Ryan standing in Dr. Ryan’s office.
Dr. Ryan: Hello. It’s good to see you again.
Last week we saw how the bureaucracy and the judiciary functioned within the federal government. This week, we’ll assess how domestic, foreign, and military policies are integrated.
What do you think about these policies, Amanda?
Amanda: This is an immensely broad set of subjects, Dr. Ryan, so I hope I can do them justice.
Dr. Ryan: Well, Amanda, go ahead and give it your best shot.
Amanda: Okay, here I go.
I think we could begin by defining institutions as systems that help form a government and make it function. They include the armed forces, the church, the executive office, the bureaucracy, the judiciary, the voting public, the economy, and the political process itself. If institutions are strong and respond to public’s will, then the government will function smoothly.
But they could also be extractive. This is when they are used by elites to extract resources for their own benefit. Extractive institutions cause the state to be weak.
Slide 3
Interaction Slide
This will be a tabbed interaction that outlines ways of changing Social Security policies in the U.S.
Social Security could:
· Raise the retirement age
· Reduce benefits for high earners
· Raise taxes
· Increase wage cap
· Individual Investments
Button 1: There are several ways that the government could ensure that Social Security continues to support retirees in the U.S. The first way would be to raise retirement age until 70 years old, so that the long-term funding gap would close.
Button 2: The government could also reduce benefits for high earners, by cutting their monthly funds by about ten percent.
Button 3: Taxes could be raised from twelve-point-four percent to thirteen-point-four percent, so as to cover the ever-increasing cost of social security.
Button 4: Increasing the wage cap would mean that workers would pay Social Security taxes on a greater amount of what they earn.
Button 5: Finally, the government could let individuals invest some or all of their Social Security funds into approved, safe mutual funds.
Slide 4
Scene 2
Amanda and Dr. Ryan do a visual tour of a museum or historical exhibit in Capitol Hill that showcases the material that is covered. This is sort of a visual tour of Washington D.C. as well as a visual component to the conversation.
Dr. Ryan: Institutions can be so weak and corrupt that they can lead to state failure like you see in Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Somalia.
Now, can you see how this applies to our own government?
Amanda.
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Discussion 1
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. Review Figure 1.3, "Individualism as a value in the United States compared to other democracies." Why do you believe people in America respond so differently to this question than do people in other, Western European, countries?
2. After reading the text in the box, "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: The Continuing Call to the Federalist Papers" in Chapter 2, do you believe the Federalist Papers are still relevant for understanding the U.S. Constitution?
3. The Bill of Rights was intended to protect certain fundamental rights for all citizens against actions of the national government. Should the U.S. Constitution provide the same protections for all citizens against actions of state governments, or should it be up to each state whether to protect fundamental rights for citizens within the state?
Discussion 2
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. Review Figure 6.1, "Confidence in Congress." Why do you believe Congress receives such a low confidence rating?
2. Do you believe the committee system in Congress is beneficial to the law-making process? Why or why not?
3. What are your views on members "bringing home the bacon" through pork-barrel legislation? What if the funding is for a project in your hometown?
Discussion 3
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. In Table 7.1, the authors provide a list of the 10 greatest Presidents of all time, according to two separate polls by historians (in 2005 and 2009). What criteria, or methodology, do you feel should be used when making this type of assessment?
2. Review the text box in Chapter 7, "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: Foreign Policy Successes That Boosted Young President." Do you believe the President's foreign policy powers should be dominant and he should have exclusive control over foreign relations, or do you believe Congress should play more of a role in these affairs?
3. Understanding the manner in which cabinet appointees are selected and the role that they serve, do you believe that they should primarily support and advocate for the policy positions of the President, or do you think that they should have more independence in expressing their opinions and making decisions regarding their department?
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2. Do you believe a Supreme Court nominee's political views should play a role in his/her approval by the Senate?
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Justice Robin Hudson provides a concise summary of her background and experience as a judge in North Carolina. She was born in Georgia and lived in several states before settling in North Carolina. Throughout her career, she has handled a wide variety of civil and criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels. She served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from 2001 to 2006 before joining the state Supreme Court in 2007. Her goal as a judge is to apply the law fairly and impartially without bringing in any political ideology or personal views.
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People’s Alliance PAC 2014 Questionnaire
for US House of Representatives Candidates
The Durham People’s Alliance Political Action Committee will make endorsements in the
upcoming elections. So that we can make the best possible decision, we would like to hear more
about you and your candidacy. Please complete the following questionnaire and return it to Tom
Miller not later than March 17, 2014. You may submit your completed questionnaire to Tom’s e-
mail address, tom-miller1@nc.rr.com, or you may deliver it to his home at 1110 Virginia Avenue,
Durham, NC 27705 before 11:00 a.m. on the morning of the 17th. If you would like to have an
electronic copy of this questionnaire, send Tom an e-mail at the address above.
Your failure to provide us with responses to the questions below will not disqualify you from
consideration for our endorsement, but it may place you at a disadvantage.
When completing this questionnaire, please begin your response to each question by repeating the
question as it is set out below and underlining or italicizing it to distinguish the question from your
answer.
If the complete answer to a question is contained in your resume, you may respond to the question
by noting “See attached resume.”
Please provide us with a copy of your resume.
Please make your answers complete, but concise.
Your responses will not be treated as confidential.
Candidate’s name _Dan Whittacre______________________________House District___1_____
Residence address _224 Bellewood Drive, Henderson, NC 27536_________________________
Cell-phone Number _919-339-0965__________ e-mail _whittacreforcongress@gmail.com______
1. What do you see as the primary sources of our current economic problems? The escalating
cost of fuel in our nation coupled with the artificial value of real estate followed by the
crash has destroyed small businesses and retirement accounts. The desolation of
retirement accounts meant that the retirement eligible need to work longer to sustain
themselves. The usual turnover for the last decade did not occur. It has bottlenecked
the process. It was good to see 6.7% unemployment rate in NC today, 17 March. What
measures should Congress use to address them? Suspend all tariff exemptions on consumer
goods manufactured overseas would be a good start. Then we need to shore up
manufacturing here in the US by funding cooperative buyouts of failed or failing
businesses. Let’s get people working. As for the cost of fuel, legislation needs to be
passed to authorize the building of additional domestic fuel distilleries and the
construction of Thorium Reactors to replace coal fired power production which is
currently a source of concern for NC due to coal ash. How would you begin to reduce the
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federal deficit? Require all new spending to be offset by cuts from other programs as a
start. We need to reduce spending. And when members of my party say that we need
to increase the debt ceiling or there is no way to spend less, they sound like those who
deny global warming. There are redundant programs that could be eliminated
yesterday and the government would operate without issue. This could mean the loss
of government jobs in the short run and the expansion of the private sector in the long.
Is this an issue of not enough revenue or of overspending? The short answer is Yes to both.
There is a balance that could be had. The Congress in place during the Clinton years
demonstrated that we can curb spending and balance a budget resulting in a surplus.
When we have a surplus we can pay off the debt. What are some of the possible negative
consequences of your proposed solutions? It will be painful for the country in the early
implementation stages. Just like getting a shot it will be over with quickly and the
country will start to get better. Of course, there is a likelihood to start a small recession
before the country starts to see a strong rebound.
2. Are you in favor of reducing government spending in any specific areas? If so, please list your
top three specific areas and explain your reasons. 1. Education at the Federal level has hurt
education at the state level. I would reintegrate the Department of Education back into
the Department of Health and Human Services as it was many years ago. Reducing the
overall expense of maintaining a separate department. 2. I would also seek to role the
Air Force into the Army, much like the Marine Corps is Part of the Navy. 3. There is
also significant overspending in the Department of Homeland Security that could be
eliminated by conducting a full audit and then slashing budgets while shifting funds to
address the border control (or lack of control). Are you in favor of increasing government
spending in any specific areas? If so, please list your top three specific areas and explain your
reasons. 1. I would increase the size of our military manpower significantly more than
we currently have. I think we have weakened ourselves militarily since 2004 with the
initial downsizing that has continued ‘til today. 2. I would fully stock and expand our
nation’s food reserves that have been depleted since the late 90’s. We are not prepared
for any serious catastrophes within our own borders. 3. Our nation’s infrastructure is
failing and needs serious money spent to reconstruct or repair.
3. What changes, if any, do you support in federal entitlement programs (Social Security,
Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans programs, etc.)? Unlike my party challenger, I support
ensuring Veteran’s benefits are never cut. Our current Congressman voted to cut
military healthcare benefits for military retirees while saying he didn’t. I know firsthand
because I am a military retiree that had my health insurance cut (costing me $2800 a
year more out of pocket expense). These programs were supposed to be protected and
fully funded. I realize funding is tight but reducing or eliminating needed services for
the poor, aged, infirm and our nation’s military force does a disservice to who are
supposed to be as citizens of this great nation. We need to do a better job of carrying
for those that need care or sacrificed their own desires to ensure our freedoms.
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4. What are most important issues facing North Carolina and the nation? If elected, what are your
top three priorities in addressing those issues? 1. Energy independence 2. Education 3.
Jobs
5. How would you evaluate the job performance of your party in the US Congress under the
Obama administration? An opportunity was wasted during the first two years of President
Obama’s first term. Little to no legislation moved forward due to party infighting and
an over abundant focus on healthcare. Since then, it has been a constant blame game
with little to nothing getting done. The current party members in office need to go and
fresh faces and fresh ideas need to fill the halls of DC. Are there any specific ways in
which your party could better serve the American people moving forward? Stop blaming the
Republican Party for all the woes.
6. Approval of Congress is at historic lows and the American people have lost confidence in the
ability of our elected officials to govern the country and get things done. In what ways can you
help be part of the solution to this problem? I have worked my whole adult life in situations
where disagreement and discord was the tone of the day. I was able to lead many a
disruptive group into harmony and accomplished great things. What we need is
someone who can work with others publicly without concern for the political
ramifications. I know that I can do that. What measures or reforms, procedural or
otherwise, do you believe would promote a more functional government? Our system of
rules and procedures currently allows for a functional government when personal pride
and party hatred are done away with. We may not agree on all fronts but we must agree
that all parties involved want the best for America. When we start there, we can move
forward and accomplish much.
7. How do you evaluate current US foreign policy? I think we are at the pinnacle of good
relations with nations globally when evaluating our relations with nations like China.
We could stand to improve our relationship with Russia and many of the nations to the
south. What next steps would you propose the US take? Continued discussions (both
formal and informal) with North Korea and Iran needs to be a serious and continuos
effort. I truly believe these two nations could one day be brought around to see us as
friendly to them and not a threat. Choosing to isolate and denigrate on the global stage
only serves to stir resentment, anger and hatred. Do you believe there are any current
situations that either now or in the near future may warrant US military action? Iran and
North Korea stand on the brink of war at all times. While not directly targeting us, they
do target our close allies in both regions. Now we have the current situation with
Russia and Crimea. Sensitive steps should be taken to ensure that the people of that
region of the world are having their desires heard before we act too hastily. What role do
you think drones should play in US foreign policy? We have been using aerial assets to
gather intel on foreign regimes for the better part of the last century. The U-2 Spy Plane
has been in operation over many of these radicalized nations, which are not friendly to
us, since the 1957. The use of drones to conduct surveillance is an extension of these
programs without risking pilots. When these drones, however, interfere with sovereign
nations rights in accord with international law, we have overstepped our bounds and
such efforts should be terminated.
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8. How would you propose reforming US immigration policy? Seal the border properly and
offer a path to citizenship to those who are currently here. The later part of the plan can
and should only be addressed after the first is fully implemented. I have no doubt that
we can install a fence line and intrusion detection system that will prevent future
infiltration by those wishing to illegally enter our nation.
9. What do you believe are the three worst and three best decisions made by the US Supreme
Court since 2008? Best – McDonald v. Chicago, Knox v. Service Employees Int'l Union,
Hosanna-Tabor v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Worst - National
Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Citizens United v. Federal Election
Commission, Ali v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
10. Do you support President Obama’s call to increase the national minimum wage to $10.10? No,
I think that if we were in better economic times, then $10.10 would make sense, but we
are in the recovery phase of a recession. Businesses need more recovery time and the
national unemployment rate needs to improve before this sort of burden is placed on
them.
11. Are you concerned about the affordability of a college education in the United States? Yes. If
so, what role can the federal government play in addressing your concerns? Money received
from the Federal Government needs to have stipulations that the funds be used strictly
for educational costs and not for frivolous adornment. Universities have become big
business with a leisure resort recruitment mindset. The more leisure they ply potential
applicants with the more likely they are to recruit. It is no longer about the cost of
education but has become being about the cost of running a 24/7 gym spa with a full
service masseuse. Do you support President Obama’s student loan reform efforts, and, if
not, what would you do differently? I believe that banks can create arbitrary rates to
ensure loan repayment that pays for the servicing the loan and substantial profit. To do
on the backs of those just starting their careers after college is the newest form of
slavery our nation has. It takes decades for some college graduates to repay loans for
college and the lower the loan rate or available programs which provide early loan
repayment for service to country and/or community are great ways to break those
oppressive ties to the banks. I fully support our Presidents initiatives to make college
more affordable.
12. Do you support increased funding for homeowner counseling, legal assistance, and the home
protection pilot program to help keep families in homes and reduce foreclosures? I think we
may see the end of these programs as the housing slump dissipates. The counseling
portion will and should continue as part of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Standard legal assistance in the form of a standard FAQ can replace live
legal support. The financial aid programs need to end as the curtailment of massive
foreclosure subsides to pre-bubble level. What other measures would you take? Expand the
role of HUD in local communities to deal with abandoned property reclamation. The
blight that communities will see in the next ten years will only serve to further
demoralize these already suffering cities.
13. What are your views on the rights (including whether any such rights exist) of homosexual
persons to marry? I am of the opinion that all persons have identical rights under the law
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to marry. This means that a homosexual male has the same right to marry a woman as
a heterosexual male. The question that is asked of society is whether or not
homosexuals should have the right to marry someone of the same sex. For years our
society made it illegal to for someone to engage in the act of homosexual forms of
intercourse. Then society began to strike down the sodomy laws as too intrusive in a
person’s private affairs. The state of marriage was determined long ago as being
between a man and a woman and that to choose a homosexual relationship meant that
marriage to your sexual partner would never occur. I agree that marriage should
remain between a man and a woman. In 1878, the United States Supreme Court ruled
in Reynolds v. US (a case addressing polygamy) that marriage is between one man and
one woman. Until the US is prepared to accept Polygamy alongside a plethora of
legitimate consensual relationships desiring marriage it should remain as the high court
ruled long ago. Did you vote for or against Amendment One? For
14. What is your position on the Affordable Care Act and its implementation? I was against the
Act in its final form. The legislation and eventual law encompassed too much in a
single bill and resulted in the unaware presumption that it, as a whole, would benefit us.
The problem that people are now aware of, is that the promises made do not match the
language of the law. I am a retired Federal Agent from the US Department of Health
and Human Services. I read the law and found the fine, the minimum policy standard
requirements, and enforcement provisions and came out as a Democrat opposed to it. I
was characterized by our Congressman in the last primary election as knowing nothing
about healthcare and demonized as being opposed. I have been proven right and he
has been proven wrong. So now the question is, where do we go from here? The law
stands as constitutional. People will begin to feel the pain of new required insurance
payments or fines. The already burdened healthcare model will be further strained. We
need to go back to the drawing board with new legislation that cleans up what does not
work and keep what does.
As for the implementation of the law; one word….Awful. Secretary Sibelius should fire
everyone involved in letting the contractor do what they did. The amount of money
spent for a simple and secure database contractual system with projections in the initial
100,000 patron per hour scheme is a tried and tested internet reality. For the contractor
to not get that correct meant that there were no knowledgeable managers overseeing
the contract. Shame on DHHS for dropping the ball.
15. Do you believe that contraception should be mandated under employer health care? I have yet
to see a policy offered by an employer where the employee gets to say what is or is not
covered. That is typically a deal between the business and the insurance company. If
the employee doesn’t like the policy then they can purchased private insurance to cover
the gap or another policy entirely. They can also choose to not be employed at that
company. The US Government should not interfere at that level of business in the US.
Do you support the "Obama compromise" that women employees could obtain contraception
directly from the insurance companies, with no increase in their premium? If the insurance
companies want to offer that as a gap policy at no increased expense then as stated in
the first part of my response, I think that is ok. In fact that should be the extent of
government role in that process. As Presidents have bargain in labor disputes in the
past, this is no different. I seems a very logical and astute way to bridge the
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convictional divide. How would you/did you vote for the Blunt amendment that would allow
any employer to refuse to cover any kind of health care service by citing "moral reasons?" First
let me state that this amendment had no business in a highway funding bill. It is this
kind of political gamesmanship that has turned people off of those currently serving
and the low approval rating of the Congress in general. With my opinion aside I can
state that I would have voted against it. The Senator opens the amendment by quoting
an often over quoted Thomas Jefferson invoking the sentiment that there exists the
right of a person conscience that should supersede all civil authority and yet
government has yet to allow the town drunk to pee anywhere they please. He goes on
to claim that Government has never been involved in dictating coverage or care
requirements until the impositions of the Affordable Care Act. Perhaps the Senator is
unaware that Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Services, Tricare and many other
government sponsored medical programs do just that and often in league with the very
insurance companies in question who contract with the government. On the
amendments face it is factually flawed and I believe incongruent with the ends it was
trying to achieve. It was merely a political ploy.
16. Do you believe that Planned Parenthood should receive federal support? The origins of
Planned Parenthood are horrendous. I do not believe that the modern incarnation of
the organization is the same and do believe that it renders a valuable service that no
other organization offers in our society. As a teacher, I see the results of poor decisions
by young people and know that they need a support structure that should include the
voice of Planned Parenthood. Federal funding for such a program should go through
the same grant making process as other programs which wish to offer services similarly
situated. If awarded a grant then the funding should be used as described in
application. Direct funding of the program should not occur at the exclusion of other
programs.
17. Will you support increased federal relief to states and spending on infrastructure for as long as
unemployment and underemployment remain high? I agree with spending increases in
infrastructure improvement and repair. Our nation has a deteriorating infrastructure
often substantially inferior to nations that we send large aid packages too. Also states
need funding to provide services at pre-recession levels. I agree that relief funds should
be dispersed in the short run with government oversight to improve state spending and
improve state revenue streams.
18. What action, if any, do you support the federal government taking in decreasing gun violence in
the United States? I believe in the second amendment as written. I think that laws that
prohibit the right to keep and bear arms is in violation of the Constitution. Stronger
penalties that are enforced would prove more useful than to prohibit the possession of
firearms by lawful citizens used to defend themselves. I would propose changes to
federal laws that would strengthen the rights of gun owners and serve to deter those
who would use guns illegally. Would you support a federal ban on assault rifles? The term
‘assault rifle’ is made up and describes no specific type of weapon based on capabilities
but rather on the ‘military look’ of a weapon. As a retired military police officer and
retired Federal Agent, I can say that when people use the term ‘assault weapon’ what
they are really trying to describe is ‘automatic weapon’. Our current laws making
possession of ‘automatic weapons’ work very well. We have had no incidents of violent
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crime leading to death in the civilian population using ‘automatic weapons’. As for the
weapons that are being targeted (ie, AK variants, AR variants and high capacity semi-
auto firearms) by current laws and anti-gun political groups, they simply haven’t looked
at the facts. More guns in a community owned by law abiding citizen equals a safer
community with less crime. I would not support a federal ban on assault rifle.
19. What are your concerns, if any, with the state of campaign finance in US elections? As
someone who has run a campaign on less than $5000 against an incumbent who spent
over $200,000; I can say that allowing money to dictate the results of an election is not
what our founders envisioned. It makes it very frustrating knowing that as a school
teacher, I work ten months a year in a full time job with weekends, holidays and
summers off, but still do not have the time to raise funds at the level of full time
politicians. During the last election, the congressman published outright lies about me
that I became aware of in certain markets only after the election simply because he
knew I didn’t have the funds to fight it with counter advertising. So it becomes a
process of who can outspend the other candidate in the information war that is modern
politics. What measures would you support Congress taking to address your concerns? I
really like the current effort to limit campaign donations to those from the area of
representation. If only those within the 24 counties of the 1st Congressional District
could contribute, then that would make for a fairer contest. There could also be a
period designates strictly for campaign fundraising in a calendar year.
20. Do you believe that global warming is real and caused by humans? I know that global
warming is real. I experienced the ozone hole while living in Australia. The cause of
global warming is far more reaching than just humans. We are definitely a part of the
problem, but not the only cause. Mother Nature has a hand in the process as well.
Global tidal changes are effected by our moon which is slowly moving away from
Earth’s orbit (just one of the minor players in a global warming equation). If so, what
actions should Congress take to mitigate the affects of global warming? Thorium reactors to
replace 90% or greater of power production in the US. France has become the leading
nation in green energy production with 80% percent of the energy being produced by
Nuclear Power Plants. While many fear nuclear power, Thorium is the best of both
worlds; plentiful fuel for the reactors and safe production without fear of meltdown.
Please describe how your religious and philosophical beliefs may affect your conduct and
decision making if you are elected. If elected, I would serve primarily according to the will
of the people of the whole of the district. In our modern computer age, the survey
process could address all of the potential vote in congress and provide for valuable
insight into what people think on a variety of issues. I also plan to host a number of
town hall meetings across the district and not just when there are controversial issues
on the US political stage. I find my religious beliefs and my philosophical beliefs to be
in harmony and very transparent to all whom I come in contact with.
21. Where were you born and where have you lived? Born in Tooele, Utah, moved to Mt
Sterling, Kentucky when I was in second grade. During the summer of my 7th grade
year, my family moved to Spotsylvania, Virginia. After graduation from High School, I
worked as a truck driver for Bailey’s Moving and Storage, moving household goods up
and down the East Coast until I turned 19. At 19 I volunteered for missionary service in
my church and went to Perth, Australia for two years. After returning from a wonderful
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yet hard missionary service, I met and married Joanna Ovard promptly moving to Cedar
City, Utah while she attended Southern Utah University. I joined the US Air Force
while there and left for basic training and the DoD Law Enforcement/Security Police
Academy at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas for about six months and then onto
Air Base Defense School at Fort Dix in New Jersey. My first duty station was at Yokota
AB in Tokyo Japan. While in Japan I was deployed to the following locations as
temporary duty assignments (Hong Kong, South Korea (various locations), China
(various locations), several former Soviet Military installations, Antarctica, Vietnam,
Laos, Cambodia, Diego Garcia, and Hawaii). I was there for four years before being
reassigned to Lackland Air Force Base as an instructor at the Security Forces (formerly
the DoD Law Enforcement/Security Police Academy). 18 months later I was selected
for Air Force Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama, where
I training for 3 months. I then relocated with my family to my first officer assignment
at Minot AFB in Minot, North Dakota. After 2 ½ years there I was sent to a command
assignment at Yokota AB, Tokyo Japan. After 1 year, I separated from the active Air
Force and went back to Spotsylvania, Virginia for 4 months before being employed as a
Federal Agent for the US Department of Health and Human Services in the Region 7,
Office of the Inspector General in Kansas City, Missouri. I was stationed as member of
the US Air Force Reserves at Dobbins ARB in Atlanta, Georgia and then transferred to
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada. While in the reserves I received training at my
assigned units and also selected and attended International Officer Training in the
Netherlands for a month. I was activated and sent to Iraq in 2007. I moved to
Henderson, North Carolina, summer of 2009 and have made it my home.
22. Who did you vote for in the 2008 and 2012 presidential and gubernatorial elections? I voted
for President Barack Obama and Governor Bev Perdue and Pat McCrory respectively.
Thank you for your prompt and thoughtful response to our questionnaire.
THE DURHAM PEOPLE’S ALLIANCE
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
9. Daniel-Lynn Whittacre
224 Bellewood Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
252-436-6518
dwhittacre@yahoo.com
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OBJECTIVE
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It is my lifelong ambition to serve others.
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SKILLS
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Computer Literate, Microsoft Office Skilled, Network Administrator Certified, Consummate Go-To Person, and
Exceptional Orator
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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March 1995 - June 1999
Security Forces Enlisted
US Air Force Yokota AB, Tokyo, Japan
Enforced Federal/Military Laws on a US Air Force military base.-
June 1999 - December 2000
Instructor
US Air Force Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Community College of the Air Force Instructor assigned to the US Air Force Security Forces Academy
teaching Criminal Justice, Constitutional Law, Hand to Hand Combat, and Fundamentals of Security.-
January 2001 - August 2004
Security Forces Officer
US Air Force Minot AFB, Minot, ND and Yokota
AB, Tokyo, Japan
Position of Management responsible for training, equipping and leading over 300 military police and
managing military resources and budget in excess of $2 Billion.-
August 2004 - June 2007
Security Forces Officer
US Air Force Reserves Multiple Locations across the
Continental US and Overseas
Limited Duty Position of Management responsible for training, equipping and leading over 300 military police.-
January 2005 - June 2007
Criminal Investigator
US Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of
Investigations
Kansas City, MO
Conducted complex health care related fraud investigations-
June 2007 - July 2008
Executive Officer
US Air Force Reservist (on
active duty)
Kansas City, MO
Leader of 36 personnel; Responsible for the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station operations.-
August 2009 - Present
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
Northern Vance High School Henderson, NC
Classroom Teacher and Department Chair for Vance County, NC, Air Force Junior ROTC program. Teaching
Leadership and Aerospace Science.-
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10. EDUCATION
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May 1995 - October 1999 Community College of the
Air Force
Various Locations
Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice
4.0 Grade Point Average-
March 2000 - July 2000 Community College of the
Air Force
Various Locations
Associate of Applied Science
Instructor of Technology and Military Science
4.0 Grade Point Average-
August 1999 - May 2000 Wayland Baptist University San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education
Human Services, Criminal Justice
3.637 Grade Point Average-
March 2002 - June 2004 American Military University Various Locations
Master of Arts
Criminal Justice, Executive Law Enforcement Management
3.86 Grade Point Average-
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AWARDS AND HONORS
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Eagle Scout
US Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
DoD Joint Service Commendation Medal
Three US Air Force Commendation Medals
DoD Joint Service Achievement Medal
Three US Air Force Achievement Medals
Two National Defense Service Medals
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device
Honorably Retired from US Air Force
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