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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 2005.
This paper discusses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), its criticism and its positive role.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
is created, directed and empowered by the Congressional statute and is answerable only to the United States Congress; its responsibility is regulating the radio spectrum for the non-governmental use of radio and television broadcasting and all forms of telecommunication such as wireless, satellite, cable and the internet. The author points out that the FCC is criticized for being both too restrictive and permissive causing several hardships to the general public and to the service providers such as delaying the licensing of new projects thereby making the use of new technologies risky. The paper relates that a positive role played by the agency is safe guarding the societal interests controlling the use of electromagnetic waves, popularly known as radio spectrum, which have emerged as one of important secondary needs of the human society along with electricity and the motorcar.
Table of Contents
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Critical Analysis of the Functioning of FCC
Positive Aspects of FCC
Conclusion
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"The commission is governed by a group of five commissioners appointed by the President of the United States and approved by the senate for a five-year term. One of the commissioners, nominated by the President officiates as the Chirman of the commission. Ten staff Offices and six operating Bureaus under the overall supervision of the office of the Managing Director, assist the commissioners in executing the responsibilities like processing of applications for licenses and other filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, developing and implementing regulatory programs, and taking part in hearings based on judicial disputes arising in the use of radio spectrum."
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The Federal Trade Commission, 2004.
This paper uses the anti-trust case against the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association (WCA) to exemplify the work of the Federal Trade Commission (FCC).
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the FTC acts as a watchdog to protect Americans from abuses otherwise possible in our free enterprise system; by preventing monopolies and price-fixing, the FTC encourages free trade and a fair marketplace. The author describes the case against the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, which represent 90% of the chiropractors in Wisconsin, of conspiring to force health care providers to pay higher rates for chiropractic services than they had previously paid. The paper relates that the settlement forbids the WCA from participate any further in any kind of price fixing, as well as telling others to engage in price fixing.
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"Specific limits were placed on what the WCA could and could not do, including careful control of any surveys taken, since a survey had been used to help the conspiracy meet its goals. Specific protections were put in place to make it easier for the FTC to make sure the WCA complied with the terms of the agreement. It should be noted that the fact that the parties agreed to the FTC ruling did not mean that any individual acknowledged any actual guilt."
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International Law Commission, 2002.
This research paper discusses the International Law Commission (ILC or Commission) of the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations (UN).
3,159 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This overview focuses on the ILC's mission, historical origins, composition and membership, functions, standards and accomplishments. It shows how during its first decade and a half, the ILC made significant contributions to the codification of existing international law and to its progressive development. It examines ways in which the ILC was successful in its early days and studies various criticism of its functions.
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"Article 13, para. 1a. of the UN Charter provides: "The General Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of . . . promoting international cooperation in the political field and encourage the progressive development of international law and its codification." ILC was created by GA Resolution 174 (II) on November 21, 1947. Its first members were selected on November 3, 1948 and it held its first working session on April 12, 1949. Its mission, as described in Article 15 of the Statute of the International Law Commission was: (1) "the more precise formalization and systematization of rules of international law in fields where there already has been extensive State practice, precedent and doctrine;" and (2) "the progressive development of new international law," which Article 15 defined as "the preparation of draft convention on subjects which have not yet been regulated by international law or in regard to which the law has not yet been sufficiently developed in the practice of States." "
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2008.
This paper examines the Ontario Human Rights Commission; its goals and achievements.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper explains the purpose and goals of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The paper examines the Commission's reports to determine how well it advances the achievement of equity in Ontario. The paper looks at two of the Commission's reports and points out that the publication could better advance equity by dealing in particular with the impact of the events of September 11, 2001 on Canadian justice with regard to immigrants and visible minorities.
Outline:
Purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission
Commission's 2005-06 Annual Report
Inquiry Report on Racial Profiling
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"The purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (established in 1961) is the administration of the Ontario Human Rights Code (enacted in 1962). The Commission is an "arms length agency of government" that is responsible to the Legislature through the Attorney General of the Province. Its staff are public servants, and its Commissioners are appointed by the government. It is supposed to investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment from members of the general public, and foster mediation between parties where possible. A secondary purpose of the organization is the prevention of discrimination through public education and policy."
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"The 9/11 Commission Report", 2006.
A chapter by chapter analysis of "The 9/11 Commission Report".
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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"The 9/11 Commission Report", formally titled "The Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States", is the official report on the events that led up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. This paper examines the report chapter by chapter and contends that while the report is generally informative and seems truthful, the commission seems hesitant to assign blame to the U.S. government. It also shows that although the report criticizes both the Bush and Clinton administrations and the performance of the government agencies responsible for intelligence, national security and emergency response, the commission blames all of these failures on incompetence and poor management.
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"One of the best observations made in this report is that U.S. intelligence did not use much imagination before the 9/11 attacks (Rovner, 2005). This made it difficult for most analysts and policymakers to understand the looming terrorist threat. If they were able to accurately gauge the danger of al Qaeda, they might have been able to improve security and intelligence and possibly expose the network of terrorists that planned and executed the attacks. However, a lack of imagination meant that U.S. intelligence agencies were not prepared to paint an accurate picture of what was to come. "
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Nevada Athletic Commission, 2006.
An audit report on the Nevada Athletic Commission.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper serves as an audit report of the Nevada Athletic Commission. According to the paper, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC), first established in 1941, is a five-member body appointed by the State Governor for a three year term. It reports that the role of the NSAC is to regulate all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of Nevada. This is accomplished through the issuance of licenses to hold contests or exhibitions where an admission fee is charged, and to contestants, promoters, boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers, and matchmakers who participate in a professional contest or exhibition.
Outline:
Brief Description of Nevada Athletic Commission
The Findings of the Audit Report
Why was the Audit Requested?
Who was this Audit Reported to?
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"Due to lack of adequate guidance in the Commission's regulations and procedures, the process of computing and collecting the promoters' event fees has become overly complex. The complexity has resulted in the fees not being always computed correctly. For example, the report found that when determining event fees, regulations allow promoters to exclude complimentary tickets totaling up to 4% of the seating capacity, but the procedures in place do not provide sufficient guidance on how the exemption is to be applied. This leaves room for errors, inconsistency, and inaccurate calculation of the payable fee. As a result, some promoters paid more than the required amount while some others paid less. In one instance, the Commission had allocated the exemption to the most expensive seats, thus reducing the amount paid for an event; in other instances, two promoters did not get the complimentary tickets exemption for not having provided sufficient detail, while two others who had provided the same level of detail were allowed the exemption. The auditors, therefore, recommended a standard fee reporting form."
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The Securities and Exchange Commission, 2002.
A study of the origins and effects of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) set up as a result of the Great Depression.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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When the American federal government set up the Securities and Exchange Commission - to reassure investors that they might safely put their money into American companies - after the Great Depression, it accepted its fundamental responsibilities to protect its citizens from at least some of the buffets of historical and economic change. This paper explores both those immediate and long-term effects of the establishment of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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"The SEC has been able to function most effectively when the administration in office shared this basic progressive stance with Roosevelt. It has fared considerably less well during those historical eras when the part in power in the White House has believed in the gods of market forces. Neither Ronald Reagan nor George Bush believe in the same way that FDR did that businesses should be constrained so that they are forced to act morally and for the public good."
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 2002.
Analyzes the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 106.95
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This twelve-page academic research paper analyzes the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and compares the amnesty hearings of the murderers of Amy Biehl and Steve Biko. The differences in the cases in terms of how they reflect the effectiveness of the commission are discussed, as well as how complicated it is to determine whether or not the amnesty hearings actually provide justice.
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Democracy Commission, 2002.
A response to the Commissioners Canadian Democracy and Corporate Accountability Commission.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper examines "The report of the Canadian Democracy and Corporate Accountability Commission," which was researched and written in 2001 and issued in January 2002. The essay argues that this is an important document that will contribute to the ongoing debates concerning corporate responsibility and the role of stakeholders in modern business. The essay also considers how the case of Enron in the U.S. has negatively impacted the Commissioner's report, and how this event may influence the interpretations of this commission's work and recommendations.
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2008.
An analysis of the achievement of the goals of Ontario Human Rights Commission and a discussion on the impact of racial profiling upon both individuals and the society of Ontario.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the Ontario Human Rights Commission which was established in 1961 to administrate the Ontario Human Rights Code (enacted in 1962). It looks at how it achieved its mission and goals. Finally, the paper discusses the publication, "Paying the Price: The Human Cost of Racial Profiling" which is an account of an inquiry launched by the Ontario Human Rights Commission to study the impact of racial profiling upon both individuals and the society of Ontario as a whole.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Goals
The Impact of Racial Profiling
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"In this regard, it advances equity by providing evidence of profiling and the impact of this profiling on individuals. Consider, for example, the case noted in Henry et al (2000) where the ruling of an African Canadian lower court judge became an prominent national political and legal controversy because she had referenced in her judgement the strained relations between police and African Canadian youth (Henry et al 156-157). While the Supreme Court ultimately supported the judge's ruling, the controversy made clear that many in Canada do not see these strained relations as a problem, nor even acknowledge their existence. As such, the findings of this Inquiry advance equity by providing ample evidence - often from police officers themselves - of the negative effects of racial profiling."
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The Gulbenkian Commission, 2006.
A discussion of the creation of the Gulbenkian Commission and its advantages.
1,174 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the creation of the Gulbenkian Commission, in 1994 by Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian. It discusses the reasoning behind the creation of the commission and the advantages to academic practice and theory of social sciences that eventuated with its creation. It describes these advantages in terms of applying the various hermeneutical frameworks of these disciplines to the question of the causation and treatment of violence in African-American young people.
Table of Contents:
Section I: Introduction and Statement of Purpose
Section II: The Psychological/Sociological/Anthropological Perspective on the Issue
Section III: The Political Science Perspective on the Issue
Section IV: The Economic Perspective on the Issue
Section V: An Integrated Perspective on the Issue
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"In fact, data drawn from the juvenile court records of 257 adjudicated male African American youth offenders aged 12 to 17, showed this adolescent population's involvement in assaultive interpersonal violence within the context of a descriptive evaluation of co-occurring alcohol use disorder, other drug use disorder, and other mental disorders was quite low. This suggests that changes in policy, both in identifying offenders and improving opportunities within the community, rather than treating an individual's supposedly malformed pscyhology may be a better way to specifically address the needs of urban African American youths who may engage in violent behavior. (Singleton & Dale, 1996)"
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2002.
Assesses the pros and cons of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with regard to minority employees.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 106.95
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There is little doubt in the minds of impartial historians and social critics as to the successes of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), However, the EEOC has arguably outlived its usefulness in its current incarnation and needs to be restructured to better fit the changing times. This paper briefly examines some of the benefits of the EEOC and some of its problems to provide the reader with a better understanding of the current form of the EEOC.
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Agricultural Land Commission, 2005.
An overview of the government's Agricultural Land Commission in British Columbia.
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This paper discusses the provincial government's Agricultural Land Commission and the policies it enforces on land use in British Columbia. It looks at how the scarcity of agricultural land and the importance of food self-sufficiency, combined with competing demands for farmland for non-farm uses, convinced the government that preserving farmland for agricultural purposes was a matter of provincial interest and importance.
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"Due to increased competition and the increasing demands of the contemporary consumer, the need for establishing sustainable industries that enhance quality of life is crucial when creating a thriving local business environment. However, in recent years business development has taken a back seat to environmental protectionism in part due to the lack of suitable land for agricultural and farm use. "
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The Texas Veterans Commission, 2005.
A discussion on the under-appreciated sophistication of the Texas Veterans Commission.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The following paper outlines the various services the Texas Veterans Commission provides to returning veterans. Among other things, the TVC is a portal of information and it is also an organization excellent in the art of cultivating relationships with other organizations. The paper ultimately argues that the TVC is an under-appreciated and highly sophisticated organization.
From the Paper
"When many people think of the Texas Veterans' Commission, they immediately think of pension and post-service entitlements. This kind of thinking is understandable but also rather unfortunate, because the Texas Veterans' Commission offers much more. In the following paper, attention will be granted not only to the TVC's meritorious efforts to assist veterans in the receipt of post-service benefits, but also to its efforts to re-integrate veterans into civilian life. As will soon become apparent, the level of expertise at the TVC and its breadth of services are commonly overlooked - except by those grateful souls who have benefited from them. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of the TVC that this paper now turns. "
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The Securities Exchange Commission, 2002.
An examination of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and its role and purpose.
2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper begins by defining and introducing the SEC as a body which was created to protect investors after the shattering effects of the 1929 stock market crash. It looks at the history of the Commission from its establishment, until today. It then discusses the manner in which the SEC is organized and structured and the purposes of what the SEC regulates.
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"The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) was created to protect investors after the shattering effects of the 1929 stock market crash. The SEC has grown stronger since its creation, and protects investors today, adding stability to investors' confidence and the markets as a whole. According to the SEC, its primary mission is to ?protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets (SEC, 2003)?. In today?s marketplace, investors can be financial experts, janitors, stay-at-home mothers, or just about anyone who wants to invest in the market. Today?s investment opportunities are vast and complex. However, just as easily as investors can make money from securities, they can lose it, as well. As a result, many investors have learned that it is important to research and analyze the market before investing.
This is where the SEC comes into play. The laws and rules that apply to the U.S. securities industry are based on a simple concept: ?all investors, whether large institutions or private individuals, should have access to certain basic facts about an investment prior to buying it (SEC, 2003)?. "
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