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Firearms in Illinois, 2006.
A look at the debate in the state of Illinois over firearm possession and use.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper describes the contentious issue in the state of Illinois regarding firearms, their possession and use and what constitutes the unlawful use of a firearm.
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"And what constitutes unlawful use of a firearm? Certainly one of the most common acts associated with gun violence is murder (intent to kill). If a person uses a gun to intentionally kill another human being and no justification (e.g., self-defense), excuse (e.g., insanity), or mitigating circumstance (e.g., sudden heat of passion) is involved, he has acted with malice aforethought ? a social harm prohibited by the offense with either of two mental states: (1) intent to commit the social harm; or (2) recklessness in committing the social harm. As may be observed from this definition, the term ordinarily is not employed in its popular, non-legal sense as meaning "ill-will" or "spite." In this case, the unjustly intent to kill or intent to cause great bodily harm which resulted in a death would impel the unlawfulness of using a gun. Although in 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court reasoned that the death penalty for such murders is constitutional, both the U.S. and state Constitution require that the procedures used to determine who will be executed be fair. The death penalty is not permitted unless the state can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of one or more "aggravating circumstances" ? facts beyond those necessary to prove first-degree murder that "reasonably justify the imposition of the more severe sentence on the defendant compared to others found guilty of murder.""
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Universal Preschool in Illinois, 2004.
This paper is a research dissertation focusing on the concept and implementation of universal preschool in Illinois.
13,600 words (approx. 54.4 pages), 75 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the issue of universal preschool, especially as it pertains to the state of Illinois. The paper takes a look at the history of the universal preschool movement across the country, at large, and the current movement toward universal preschool in Illinois, in particular.
Background
What is Universal Preschool
The History of the Universal Preschool Movement
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Current Research in the Universal Preschool Issue
Arguments in Favor of Universal Preschool
Arguments Against Universal Preschool
Why Has There Been Such an Increase in the Interest in Universal
Preschool
The State of Universal Preschool in the United States Today
Current Universal Preschool Initiatives
The Perry Preschool
The Carolina Abecedarian project
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
The Quest for Universal Preschool Illinois
The Work that has Already Been Done
The Work that is Currently Being Done
The Cost of Universal Preschool in Illinois
Illinois State Legislators
Senators
State Representatives
Likert Scale for Identifying State Legislators to Target for Universal Preschool Support
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"Universal pre-school is what happens when a state implements a state-wide pre-school system in the public schools. This means that all parents in the state then have access to pre-school for their four-year-olds, and sometimes their three-year-olds, if they choose to send their child to pre-school. In a universal pre-school system, all school districts in the state are required by state law to include free pre-school programs as a part of their educational offerings. Those who advocate universal pre-schools do so in part because universal pre-school seamlessly melds child care and early childhood education."
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Death from Firearms, 2004.
An argument against the keeping firearms in one's home due to the high incidence of death from accidents with firearms.
1,171 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper argues that it a false belief that firearms are a good form of self-protection in the home and that few would debate that criminals should not have access to them. It notes that the best way to reconcile the public?s demand for the right to bear and keep arms with the sad reality of the damage they cause is to educate the public and to increase legal activity that will help prevent criminals from gaining access. It also argues that there is room to enforce existing laws, close gun show loopholes, and to improve the background check procedure.
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"Death from firearms is a large problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 30,708 persons died from firearm injuries in 1998. Of these deaths, 12.3 percent were children under 20 years of age. Despite these statistics, many Americans still feel that their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms should be preserved. This is often because citizens believe that guns protect them from crime in their own homes. Even though data from several studies suggests otherwise, Americans are still very emotional about keeping their rights to protect themselves. Few politicians seem up to the call for going against public sentiment. Therefore, the best solution involves proposals for educating the public about the presence of guns in the home and for fighting gun crime rather than an outright ban on gun ownership. "
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Continental Illinois National Bank, 2005.
A look at the restructuring and rescue efforts used for the Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company.
2,494 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The purpose of this work is to show whether or not Continental Illinois rescue and restructuring efforts were successful and if so, why. The paper also attempts to discover if the decision to restructure was justified and explains why or why not. Furthermore, this work attempts to discover to what extent did the OCC contribute to the management failing of Chairman and CEO, Mr. Roger E. Anderson and the management team of Continental Illinois and what short and long-term benefits were expected from appointing David Taylor as the new CEO and Edward Bottum as President in the run-up to the restructuring of Continental Illinois. Finally, the current status of Continental Illinois is is examined as well the main sectors of banking and how these sectors have changed since the collapse of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company.
Introduction
Background and Overview of Continental
Results of the Method used by FDIC in the Rescue
Critics Opinion of the Open Bank Assistance
Summary and Conclusion
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"Continental employed over 12,000 and held the approximate amount of $40 billion in assets. In May of 1984, at the time of near collapse the company had office in 14 states as well as 29 foreign countries with offices numbering 57. During the years 1976 and 1981 CCI experienced a jump in lending from $5 billion to over $14 billion with the company's total assets increasing from $21.5 billion to $45 billion with the loans-to-assets ration increasing from 57.9 percent to 68.8 percent between 1977 and 1981. The organizations return on assets stayed at 0.5 percent during the same time span and the return on equity was approximately 14.4 percent during those same years. (FDIC, 1997) The problems came under notice during 1982 when the Penn Square Bank, N.A. in Okalahoma City closed. The loans were underwritten poorly and it was clear that Continental had not used due diligence on the purchasing of the loans as well as Continental's loan portfolio beginning to experience problems specifically in the energy sector. It was reported by Continental in the second quarter of 1982 an amount of $1.3 billion in loans and assets that were 'nonperforming.'"
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Illinois House Bill 60, 2004.
An overview of the debate regarding how House Bill 60 grants Illinois's undocumented immigrants the right to pay in-state tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper looks at how, on May 18, 2003, Illinois became the fifth state in the country to offer in-state tuition rates to illegal residents. It examines the legal basis of this controversial law and looks at its possible economic, social, and political and economic effects on the state of Illinois. The first part of the paper is a history and overview of House Bill 60. The next part then details the law?s objectives and the number of students who stand to benefit in Illinois. It shows how, despite its objectives, this controversial law has generated spirited criticism, and it examines the various objections, which include debates regarding the legality of the law and the economic effects of this law on Illinois taxpayers.
Outline
History of House Bill 60
Overview and Objectives
Critics of the Measure
Benefits of House Bill 60
Beyond House Bill 60
Conclusion
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"Much of the opposition centers how these laws will limit opportunities for United States citizens and legal residents. For many low-income American families, state universities present the only option for higher education. Because many state universities are already limiting enrollment, groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) contend that ?when public universities admit an illegal immigrant and provide subsidized tuition, some other student who is also deserving is denied an opportunity? (FAIR Issue Brief). These alien students, in effect, will gain an education at the expense of legal American residents or citizens."
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Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), 2004.
This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
was founded as the Illinois Association of Conservation and Park Districts 75 years ago to establish and protection parks and to conserve wildlife. The author points out that the historic ?Park Law Codification Bill?, signed in 1951, combines all the various laws pertaining to the issues of park conservatism into one single section of the state law. The paper relates that, today, each of the more than 40 park districts, forests, and conservation parks in the state of Illinois has a police force to patrol, routinely enforcing laws regarding recreation, hunting, and boating, and especially the use of drugs and alcohol.
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"The DNR or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources states that its mission is to protect and manage and to conserve the various natural resources that the state of Illinois can very proudly boast of, and to provide those recreational opportunities to interested people that would not harm or spoil these natural resources in any manner. The Educational Department of the DNR was launched in the year 1995, with the primary aim of the development of educational methods and of the training methods involved in the conservation of natural resources of Illinois. It also was to provide hands on training for those persons wanting to indulge in the various outdoor activities that Illinois offers, such as snowmobiling, boating and hunting methods."
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Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759, 2007.
This paper describes the Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains why Illinois General Assembly Bill HB0759 was proposed, who championed the bill and what changes have been made to this piece of legislation. The paper is of the opinion that this bill is an exemplary one insofar as it seeks to protect the most vulnerable members of Illinois society.
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"Naturally enough, it is vital that any reader have a solid understanding of just what bill HB0759 entails. For one thing, the original bill, as introduced, amends the state Children and Family Services Act by providing that every eligible child with a diagnosis of a mental illness shall receive mental health services. More specifically, the bill calls for the state Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to assess each mental health community network in the State to ascertain what needs to be done in order for each network to provide appropriate mental health services for vulnerable children. At the same time, the bill mandates that the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) must submit a report detailing the department's assessment of the health community networks as well as a plan outlining the identified needs; this plan must be submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly."
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2007.
A discussion of how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives keeps the public safe.
3,726 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper examines how everything the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does is designed to keep the American public safe. The paper explains that ATF has always tackled the controversial issues such as alcohol and firearm control, smoking bans and explosives limitations. The paper looks at how the ATF has to balance its regulations in order to protect American citizens and businesses without infringing on rights. The paper then points out that the ATF needs to work on some areas, but in general, it is successfully serving and protecting the public.
Outline:
Thesis
AT F - A History
Duties and Regulations
Regulations - Societal or Economic
Problem Solving
By the Book
How Are They Doing
Conclusion
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"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has been evolving since the late 1700s, when the first Congress enacted a tax on imported spirits to pay for debts incurred during the Revolutionary War. At that time, agents collected taxes through the Department of Treasury. In 1862, by Act of 1, Congress created the Office of Internal Revenue within the Treasury Department. This new office was responsible for collecting taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco products.
Congress added enforcement as a component of the ATF in 1863 when it authorized the addition of three detectives for the purpose of preventing, detecting and punishing tax evaders."
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"Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie", 2002.
A critical analysis of "Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie" by John Faragher.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about the book "Sugar Creek: Life on the Illinois Prairie" and its main points. It also critiques a review of the book and presents several points that were lacking in the opinion of this paper's author.
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Truancy in Illinois, 2007.
This paper examines two articles relating to truancy in the state of Illinois.
1,652 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper reviews two case studies; "Truancy, Delinquency, Prison: Can Schools Break This Cycle" by Ginger Wheeler and "Student Attendance: Research and Strategies" by H. Johnston. The paper compares and contrasts the research and conclusions set forth in the two articles relating to truancy in the state of Illinois. The paper discusses how both of these works report genuine efforts in regaining the interest of the students who have not attended school.
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Objective
Introduction
"Student Attendance: Research and Strategies" (Johnston, 2005)
"Truancy, delinquency, prison: Can Schools break this cycle"
Summary
Conclusion
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"In this first case study under review, truancy in the state of Illinois is focused upon and the research is conducted with the primary objective of attempting to understand the reasons that students who do not attend school fail to attend. The question asked in this study is: "What are the characteristics of successful student's attendance programs for the high school?" (Johnston, 2005) This work relates that strategies for increasing the attendance of students are generally placed into several categories, which often are known to overlap."
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 2004.
This paper discusses the history and mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper explains that, although the original bureau is 200 years old, in 2003, the ATF was transferred from the Treasury Department to the Justice Department; its name was somewhat changed, with the word ?explosives? being added to make clear one of its major, long-standing fields of expertise. The author points out that the ATF forerunner agency performed a key role in the national movement to abolish the commercial sale of beer, wine, and whiskey under the 18th Amendment of the Constitution, which was approved in 1919. The paper stresses that the backbone of the ATF is the examiners who inspect records of firearms dealers, explosives businesses, and alcohol beverage producers;they substantiate inventories and work to make sure of product veracity.
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"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has over the years been allocated a series of tasks that were not always clearly related, as suggested by its name, and different from the Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Agency. This historic setback may have relieved to a substantial level when most of the ATF was moved form the Treasury Department to the Justice Department on January 24, 2003. The ATF was for many years a basic source of federal income, while the comparative significance of this role going after alcohol and tobacco excise taxes weakened with America?s espousal of the income tax. Recently, even the law enforcement part of this relatively small agency had endeavored to cover a great deal of ground. In the arousal of grave bombing events, expert ATF programs were established to give specialist help."
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Esvobedo v. Illinois, 2005.
An overview of the Escobedo v. Illinois case.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the case of Escobedo v. Illinois in which a young Mexican-American male was arrested and denied the right to speak with his attorney during the interrogation process. The man was convicted of the crime of murder, and that decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. It looks at how it set a precedence for society and for the criminal justice system by contending that all individuals have the right to request an attorney at any time during their arrest process and that attorney must be provided to them.
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"The case of Escobedo v. Illinois, (1964) involved the criminal prosecution of Danny Escobedo, a 22-year-old Mexican-American male. Escobedo was arrested the day after his brother-in-law was fatally shot. When interrogation by the arresting officers began, Escobedo requested an attorney. However, the officers refused to allow Escobedo to speak with his attorney, who was in the building, and who was waiting to speak with Escobedo (Rosen, 1972, p. 205). The interrogation continued, and finally, after several hours of police insistence that Escobedo was guilty, he was coerced into saying that he had committed the crime. Based on this evidence alone, Escobedo was convicted. His attorney appealed the conviction through the Illinois Supreme Court, yet, that court upheld the conviction (Rosen, 1972, p. 205). "
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The Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003, 2008.
This paper describes the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 as an example of public policy process.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 creates legislative policy stipulating that a mental health plan, which includes intervention and prevention, will be developed in the state for all children from the age of birth to 18. The author points out that the state desires to implement social education relating to mental health care to change attitudes negatively impacting children with mental problems. The paper concludes that the policy process is a long and extensive venture and that it takes a great deal of commitment to the policy's ideas in order to realize its goals. The author stresses that, when creating policy, the initiators must continue to work with the issues until they have been implemented because, when others take control of the plans, the policy will be altered in a manner that was not intended.
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"The inclusion of the focus on academic achievement and the Illinois education system in the Act may indicate that there is a hidden agenda connected to the legislation. As stipulated in the Act there is a concern that the mental illness of students adversely affects their "academic readiness and school success." While there is no doubt that all Americans desire their children to be considered high academic achievers, it should also be considered that, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), school districts are required to ensure that students can pass standardized tests in order for the schools to remain operational."
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Firearms, 2002.
An extensive study of the violent use of firearms in the United States and the second amendment of the American Constitution.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides an in-depth examination the criminal use of guns on American streets and constitutional right to bare arms. It explores the application and defense of the Second Amendment in the 1939 Supreme Court case of the U.S. vs. Miller. The paper argues that gun control only inhabits the legal rights of the innocent to protect themselves and that it has not lowered the crime rates in the United States.
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"Every day Americans face the ever-increasing problem of violence. News reports sometimes make it seem as if the streets of America are more like a war zone than home. Teenage gang members murder each other for drug territory, and innocent victims often find themselves caught in the crossfire. However, most recent and most abhorrent, is the fact that our children are killing one another. They are killing with extreme prejudice. Our children are killing, exhibiting little or no remorse for lives they have taken. We cannot ignore the carnage our society endures as a result of criminal behavior of a minority, obviously lacking the basic moral behavior regarding human life. Nevertheless, we must not be misguided in our efforts to address the problem at hand. Since guns are the weapons of destruction in many crimes, gun control is an issue that immediately seems to surface. But to eliminate the right of citizens to own firearms is not a solution."
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Illinois Toll System, 2002.
A paper arguing against toll bridges.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper argues that the Illinois Toll Way System should be removed.
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