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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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Assembly Bill 2403, 2005.
A look at Assembly Bill 2403, introduced by Assembly Member Jackson, regarding the right to personal privacy.
1,647 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper, written as though it were a speech being delivered by the author, begins with a discussion of the notion of privacy and then takes a look at Assembly Bill 2403 and how it relates to an individual's right to privacy and the enforcement of that privacy. The paper explains how Assembly Bill 2403 differs from previous legislation that has come before it regarding an individual's right to privacy, and then looks at what the author perceives to be the inherent weaknesses of the bill, as well as some of its advantages.
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"I have quoted almost this entire opening paragraph of the bill because I want to underline the fundamental difference between existing legislation in the privacy domain and this bill, with everything it brings new. As we can see, in order for an act to be considered a privacy invasion, the sexual intent OR the intent to invade one?s privacy needed to exist. In my opinion, both intents can only greatly limit the legislative area of applicability. Indeed, the intent to invade one?s privacy is rather ambiguous: in my opinion, this is rather hard to prove, because one can always say he had no intent to invade privacy. As for the sexual intent, this is also rather limiting, because it strictly mentions filming the body or the undergarments of another person. Thus, there are so many cases that will actually evade the law in question."
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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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California Bill Outlawing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy, 1999.
Analyzes the California Assembly Bill 2187. Examines the provisions, sociocultural aspects, politics, proposed provisions and penalties for the mother, as well as likely effects.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine elements of the issue of substance abuse during pregnancy, with particular reference to California Assembly Bill 2187, introduced to the state's legislature on February 19, 1998, which took the form of an amendment to existing child-abuse laws.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine elements of the issue of substance abuse during pregnancy, with particular reference to California Assembly Bill 2187, introduced to the state's legislature on February 19, 1998, which took the form of an amendment to existing child-abuse laws. The plan of the research will be to set forth the salient points of the amendment and the social and cultural context in which the bill, which died in committee prior to being sent to the legislative floor for debate and vote into law, emerged in public discourse, and then to discuss various issue fronts of the controversy surrounding its introduction and debate, including the likely impact of the bill or others like it on public discourse, law-enforcement practices, and the families, particularly mothers and children, that it would affect."
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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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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 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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The Affects of the Moving Assembly Line on American Society, 2006.
A look at how the moving assembly line used by the automotive industry had a significant impact on American society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This manufacturing study will examine the evolution of the assembly line production used within the American automobile industry. By examining "Asphalt Nation" by Jane Holtz, one can realize how greater reliance on mass produced manufactured goods on the moving assembly greatly lowered demand for handcrafted items in specialized labor. In this manner, Holtz, defines the increasing reliance on automobile manufacturers to create cars through this process to give greater access for travel in the middle classes. The great industrial revolutions of England and those that occurred within America in the 19th century help one to realize how more customers could have access to certain products. In the case of the automobile, Henry Ford sought to make it possible to give every American a car.
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General Motors Truck Assembly Supply Train, 2004.
A complete analysis of at least ten tiers of GM?s truck assembly supply chain.
2,467 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper uses an integrative approach for the General Motors truck assembly supply train that would help the company minimize total production, inventory, and transportation costs. The paper outlines a strategy for achieving this goal and provides illustrations and flow charts to help explain the strategy. Company background information, an outline of the supply chain from beginning to end, a discussion on warehousing and warehousing capacities, and information on production levels and transportation flows are also provided as part of the discussion on how to improve the assembly supply train.
Analysis of Truck and Bus Supply Chain
Warehouse Locations and Capacities
Production Levels and Transport Flows
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"General Motor?s supply chain has many components that go into making a final vehicle assembly. This analysis will look at only a portion of the supply chain, but will include many of the major components. This paper however, is more of a history lesson describing General Motors? supply chain system. Currently, GM is working on several large integrated business solutions to solve their supply chain issues and will have a fully changed supply chain within the next couple of years."
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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 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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"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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Lorain Assembly Plant, 2002.
A study of the Lorain assembly plant?s unique business relationship with the Ford Company.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines the privately owned Lorain assembly plant's dependence on the Ford Company. It describes the changing auto industry and the need for the plant to produce a different Ford model. The paper discusses the financial loan options offered to the Lorain plant by Ford for reconstruction and start up of the new auto line.
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"The Lorain Assembly Plant is privately owned. The Ford Motor Company owns 25% of is manufacturing facilities, the remainder are privately owned as is the case with the Loraine Assembly Plant (Ford.com, 2002). Because they are privately owned, it is not necessary to publish specific financial data for general public use. This information is considered company sensitive and was not available. Because the Lorain Assembly plant is a supplier for the Ford Company, accounting policies and practices must be consistent with those used by the Ford Motor Company. In addition, as a part of the contract with Lorain Assembly Plant, Ford Motor Company requires the right to audit the books at any time upon request. They are not, however, required to make the findings public, unless it affects the reported earnings of the Ford Motor Company. Publicly traded companies are required to file their financial statements with the SEC and must be audited by an independent auditor. These findings are required to be made public record."
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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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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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