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Fraud and the Congressional Medal of Honor, 2004.
This paper discusses that, because of the inherent power and rewards of the Congressional Medal of Honor, many individuals, seeking unearned glory and unmerited privileges, have dishonestly claimed to possess it.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains the problem posed by counterfeit Congressional Medal of Honor winners is emotional because it is tremendously offensive to the families of soldiers who have risked their lives and lost them in the defense of the United States. The author points out that the problem of fraudulent or suspicious claims to the Congressional Medal of Honor is historically rooted in the methods by which individuals are awarded the designation. The paper relates that the number of individuals who currently claim to be Congressional Medal of Honor recipients is growing by leaps and bounds and will surely continue to worsen in the current American climate of patriotism and paranoia toward terrorist acts.
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"Many privileges accompany the Congressional Medal of Honor award. Individuals who receive the Medal of Honor are automatically promoted to the next grade, as long as they are not already at the top of the enlisted grades. Medal of Honor winners are also rewarded financially; they secure an additional $600 per month from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the form of a pension, and they can potentially gain a ten percent increase in retirement benefits if they stay in the service at least twenty years. Special travel cards are distributed to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, allowing them to travel at no cost on military air transports, providing there is space for them to sit or stand. Visible symbols of the Medal of Honor are also apparent. Medal of Honor recipients are allowed to wear their special uniforms (different from non-Medal of Honor recipients) wherever and whenever they choose. The families of Medal of Honor recipients are rewarded, as well. The Medal of Honor winner and his or her dependents receive identification cards that allow them to use military recreation and shopping facilities without the payment of dues. Should the child of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient wish to attend a military academy, the child will not have to contend with any university quotas. Medal of Honor winners are invited to attend Presidential inaugurations, and they may display special license plates denoting their hero status. Lastly, Medal of Honor winners receive engraved headstones from the Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of death."
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Congressional-Executive Rivalry in Foreign Policy, 2006.
An examination of the congressional-executive rivalry in foreign policy in the Bush administration.
7,806 words (approx. 31.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 169.95
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This paper examines the congressional-executive relationship and distribution of power in the area of foreign policy. It discusses the George W. Bush administration as a case study to demonstrate the expansion of executive power at the expense of Congress. The paper begins with an overview of the relationship between Congress and the President in the realm of foreign policy. It then examines the presidency of George W. Bush and describes the role the Bush administration has played in expanding its own powers, as well as Congress' role in allowing the administration to do so.
Table of Contents:
The Two Presidencies Thesis
The Modern Era of the Strong Presidency
Explaining the Congressional-Executive Distribution of Power and the Decline of Congressional Power--Delegating Authority in International Affairs
Rise of Assertiveness by Congress in Foreign Affairs
President George W. Bush: A Case Study in the Expansion of Executive Power in Foreign Policy
The Importance of September 11 to the Bush Presidency and the Increase in Executive Power
An Increase in Executive Power through a Reduced Congressional Role and Reluctance of the Executive Branch to Work with Congress
The Iraq War and the War Powers Act Resolution-Congress Permitting an Increase in Executive Powers
Expansion of Presidential Powers by Ignoring and Bypassing Congress
Expansion in the President's Role as Commander in Chief
Spending Powers in the War Against Terror and Iraq
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"For Wildavsky, the key to presidential power in foreign policy does not lie in constitutional foundations, but in changes that had taken place in the world since 1945. He cites the growth in the number of Third World nations, the existence of nuclear weapons and the threat of holocaust, and the cold war as reasons why foreign policy tends to drive out domestic concerns. Reasons for this are the speed of international events and their irreversibility. The presidential advantage in foreign affairs is derived from institutional and informational advantages, as the president has greater access to information that other actors and has greater control of expertise, as well as at times widespread public consensus on foreign policy that reflected the Cold War threat. The interconnectedness of foreign policy necessitates that presidents actively engage in all facets of international affairs. Unlike domestic policy, a single foreign policy failure could lead to an array of catastrophic disasters. Wildavsky also suggests that policy preferences are more varied in the domestic arena and therefore more likely to lead to conflict. Moreover, he argues that presidents are successful due to the weakness of other rivals. Rivals for power in foreign affairs not only have fewer resources at their disposal but are "weak, divided, or believe that they should not control foreign policy." The list of potential rivals he includes are: the public, special interest groups, the military, the military-industrial complex, the State Department, and of special interest here, Congress."
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The Congressional Budget Office, 2004.
Answers several questions about the formation and operation of the Congressional Budget Office.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the formation and operation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) including who its key stakeholders are, what conflicts exist between stakeholders, the power dynamics of dealing with a two party Congress, and challenges facing the first director of the CBO.
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"The key stakeholders of the Congressional Budget Office in the broadest sense are the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. More specifically, stakeholders are the individual members of Congress who instruct the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to prepare reports or forecasts. The most important stakeholders of the CBO are the Congressional leaders of the Democratic and the Republican parties. The CBO must meet the needs of these leaders in order for Congress to view the CBO as effective.
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Congressional Bill H.R.4278, 2006.
A brief summary and explanation of the Congressional bill H.R.4278.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this paper the author provides a brief summary and explanation of the Congressional bill H.R.4278 which was passed for funds appropriation in the fiscal year ending 30th September 1997. The author examines all of the key issues that were discussed and cleared. The paper provides an objective point of view of these issues which are considered highly political and volatile. The four main issues that the author looks at are peacekeeping, legislation, the gun bill and the parks bill. The author gives a comprehensive and clear perspective of each of these important issues.
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"According to the "GUN OWNERS ASSOCIATION" (GOA) a reliable organization in these matters of Guns if a citizen passes through a zone with a loaded gun not locked in its container the citizen can face up to 5(five) years in prison. The definition of "school" also underwent a change to include a home school too. Only citizens having an authorized license could be exempt. Both houses of the Congress passed the merger of H.R 3610 with H.R 4278. In the House it was passed by a vote of 370 for to 37 against it and in the Senate by 84 for to 15 against it. President Bill Clinton signed the Bill to enact it into a law."
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Congressional Term Limits, 1999.
An opinion piece in favor of congressional term limits, pointing to several reasons why the current practice of unlimited terms is dangerous to American democracy.
1,144 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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"In recent years, the status quo in Washington seems to be leaning towards career politicians and ever increasing length of service as a legislator. While many support the idea of career politicians as natural considering the degree of specialization and experience now necessary, other conservatively-minded reformers see the career politician as debasing the federal government and antithetical to the principles of democracy. While there are formidable arguments in favor of career politicians, it is clear that this idea of lifetime service to the government is antithetical to principles of American democracy and the intentions of our forefathers. This dangerous trend must be curtailed by the institution of Congressional term limits. "
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Congressional Black Caucus, 1994.
This paper discusses the effectiveness as an elite political group of the Congressional Black Caucus: Numerical strength, leadership, legislative concerns, Black-American achievements and economic opportunity, public views and housing.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 24 sources, $ 135.95
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"The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is an organization designed to maximize the collective influence of Black members of Congress.. The CBC was formed during the first Nixon Administration in 1971 in response to that Administration's apparent indifference to issues important to Black Americans and to suggestions from Black members of Congress on how best to address those issues.. Prior to the formation of the CBC, Black members of Congress had twice been denied access to President Nixon for the purpose of discussing the effects on Black Americans of administration policies and actions."
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Congressional Incumbency, 1991.
This paper discusses Congressional incumbency: Advantages held by incumbents, reforms aimed at limiting terms and campaign funding.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"When the United States Congress was first established by the Constitution, most politicians agreed that the term of office for senators and representatives should be limited. In this way, Congress would experience a high turnover rate which would make it more "accountable to the voters". However, in recent years it has become clear that Congress actually has a very low turnover rate. In this regard, one commentator has noted that "during the past 50 years, the probability that an incumbent will win reelection has risen dramatically--to over 90 percent for representatives and more than 70 percent for senators". The reason for this low turnover rate can be seen in the fact that incumbents enjoy a number of advantages over their challengers in elections. ... "
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Congressional Foreign Policy, 2002.
Traces moments of crisis in the history of the United States and shows how the role president and his men during these times.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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A paper that examines the role of presidential and congressional powers in times of crisis in American history.
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"Congressional Procedures and The Policy Process" ( Walter Oleszek ), 1999.
Critical review of this work explaining the federal lawmaking system.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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"Walter Oleszek's book, Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process, is an analysis of the lawmaking process in the United States. He begins with a critical history of the framing of the Constitution, clearly noting the framers' intention that Congress serve as the principal lawmaking power.
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"Walter Oleszek's book, Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process, is an analysis of the lawmaking process in the United States. He begins with a critical history of the framing of the Constitution, clearly noting the framers' intention that Congress serve as the principal lawmaking power. However, he also makes clear Congress is not intended to stand alone in its use of this power. The Constitution is framed so each arm of government, the executive, the judicial, and the legislative, are linked through a system of checks and balances (3).
Oleszek's early discussion of federal checks and balances will remain significant throughout the book, but it is only by reading Oleszek's entire analysis that we come to an appreciation of the true nature of our federal system. Most readers are aware congressional procedure is complicated and Oleszek does not ..."
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Congressional Foreign Policy, 2002.
Examining how American politicians react in times crisis - an historical overview.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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A four-page paper that examines the role of presidential and congressional powers in times of crisis in American history.
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The Congressional Bill: A Necessity, 2001.
This paper discusses the need for a balance in democracy.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 27.95
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This paper examines the specific use of a bill passed in Congress in the balance of powers in U.S. democracy. It explores the history of the U.S. government and what the original framers of the constitution had in mind for a power sharing government.
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"If we study the history of the government we realize that the Constitution establishes three separate branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has its own area of authority. These areas overlap, making it necessary for the three branches to share in, and compete for, the power to govern effectively. Each branch has some constitutional authority that it can use to impede the functioning of the other branches, creating a system of checks and balances."
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Presidential and Congressional Powers, 2002.
This paper investigates the powers vested in the Congress and the President of the United States.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how the powers between the President and Congress are defined in the U.S. Constitution. The paper begins with an overview of the powers of the Executive Branch as outlined in Article II of the Constitution. This is followed by a detailed discussion of the Legislative Branch's exact powers and discusses why the process is divided into three forms of legislation. The paper also discusses that the reason so much power was given to Congress was to guarantee that the needs of the people were adequately addressed and respected. This basic philosophy is one of checks and balances, where the Congress can make the laws, but it is only the President, or Executive Branch that can enforce these laws in order to insure that the country remains a democracy.
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"Where Congress can fund and form a military, the President is the Commander in Chief of all the armed forces. As such, he has the power to decide when and were military forces are sent and how they are employed. The significance of this power has been demonstrated in conflicts from Vietnam until now where the President has routinely utilized military powers to assert American will around the world without first getting the approval of congress. The President also has the power to grant reprieves and pardons, to make treaties, to create and manage agencies that form the various functional enforcement system (enforcement of legislation). The President is granted the power to appoint, under congressional review, individuals to the cabinet (Federalist Papers 67-77)."
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Congressional Term Limits, 1997.
Pros & cons on state-imposed limits, unconstitutionality and court decisions; including public's views, advantages and disadvantages.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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" Congressional Term Limits
Introduction
State-imposed limits on congressional tenure increase the qualifications for candidates for Congress in addition to those set forth in the Constitution. Consequently, as the Supreme Court recently held in U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton, they are an unconstitutional violation of the Qualifications Clauses. Furthermore, "quasi-term limits," whereby the state attempts to inhibit a candidate's access to a state ballot also violate the Qualifications Clauses. These types of limits are merely an attempt to circumvent the Court's ruling in Thornton and will likely be rejected by the courts. Thus, people who support limits on congressional tenure must advocate the passage of a constitutional amendment to that effect."
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"Candidates 1988" by Congressional Quarterly, 1992.
A summary of the presidential candidates and their policies and ideologies.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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""Candidates 1988"
This book describes the background of every potential candidate at the start of the 1988 presidential campaign. The following is a list and description of each of them.
Bruce Babbitt (pp. 17-34) is the former Democratic governor of Arizona. A centrist from the conservative state, he was very honest and forthright in his campaign, calling for a tax increase to help balance the federal budget. Specifically, he advocated a national sales tax on all consumer items except food and medicine, in order to make it less regressive. In addition, he proposed cutting those social programs that were not effective and, in general, criticized the idea of throwing public money at all social problems. In the end, such direct talk resulted in his early defeat in the primaries."
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Insurance Fraud, 2002.
An in-depth insight into insurance fraud, what it is, and what measures can be taken to prevent it.
10,871 words (approx. 43.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 215.95
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This paper attempts to identify the different types of insurance fraud perpetrated today and to evaluate their effect on the insurance industry and society at large. After tax evasion, insurance fraud is considered the highest-ranked among white-collar crimes. It provides a history of insurance, examines in detail the main types of insurance frauds currently around and discusses the measures that can be taken to help prevent and reduce the number of fraudulent claims.
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Abstract
Introduction
History of Insurance
Insurance Fraud
How Insurance Frauds Affect Society
Classification of Fraud by Insurance Companies
Insurance Fraud Status as a Crime
Types of Insurance Frauds
Staged Auto Accidents
Arson-for-Profit
Health Insurance Fraud by Individuals and Corporations
Workers' Compensation Fraud
Property/ Casualty Insurance Fraud
Agent Fraud
Fake and Real Deaths to Collect Life Insurance Money
Identity Fraud
Efforts to Reduce Insurance Fraud
Conclusion
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"One of the most famous insurance providers in the world today, Lloyd's of London came into existence in 1688. Edward Lloyd owned a coffeehouse in London where merchants and bankers evaluated the risk of the maritime operations of seafaring vessels used for trading among the various British colonies and those used for prospecting new lands. Financiers for the expensive endeavors and trips to far off lands invested huge amounts of money in the hope that the voyages would be successful. Ship captains required money for supplies and goods, and would offer to embark on these dangerous trips with the help of these financiers?a potentially, mutually beneficial endeavor."
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