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The National Rifle Association, 2008.
This paper examines the history of the National Rifle Association (NRA), its organization, tactics, principles and record as a lobbying body.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that, in 1871, the National Rifle Association (NRA) was organized by two Union army officers, who were upset by the poor marksmanship of their troops during the Civil War, to provide civilians with firearms training and to encourage shooting sports. The author points out that the NRA established a Legislative Affairs Division in 1934 and, forty-one years later, the Institute for Legislative Action to lobby legislators actively. The paper relates that the organization's emphasis upon the utility of guns in protecting law-abiding citizens is a major reason for the NRA's success. The author concludes that, while NRA is often criticized sharply, it deserves credit for its political acumen, for spearheading gun education initiatives and for introducing the "other side" in the gun control debate.
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"Not to be overlooked, the NRA is not afraid to play "hard-ball" as its punitive campaign against House Republican Peter P. Smith a number of years ago makes clear; in fact, the NRA - by as early as the late 1980s - was well-known on Capitol Hill for its ambitious mass-mailing programs and for its ability to mobilize its membership (and presumably sympathetic private citizens, as well) to "flood" representatives with letter and mailgrams. In addition to the tactics discussed above, the NRA has become well-known for distributing copies of videotape outlining its position on controversial issues ..."
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The National Rifle Association, 2005.
A positive review of the function and history of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper presents a flattering profile of the National Rifle Association. The paper asserts that the NRA not only funds activities that support the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, but it also promotes safe and responsible gun ownership. The paper takes an historical look at the NRA and briefly reviews some of the controversy associated with the organization.
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"The NRA was established by Colonel William C. Church and General George Wingate in 1871 in response to a ?lack of marksmanship shown by their troops? (NRA). Their dominant reason for establishing the NRA was to ?promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis? (NRA). In 1934, the association established the Legislative Affairs Division as a result of ?repeated attacks on the Second Amendment rights? (NRA). In 1975, the NRA established the Institute for Legislative Action, because it realized that the Second Amendment deserved to be protected."
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National Rifle Association, 2003.
An overview of the history and influences of the NRA (National Rifle Association).
802 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines how the National Rifle Association (NRA) was established in the United States over a hundred and thirty years ago for shooting pistols and rifles as sport. In particular, it looks at how the NRA has celebrated many successes over the years in its efforts to protect gun rights and freedom and how the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action has worked for more than a decade to reform the Gun Control Act of 1968.
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"Although the grassroots lobbying organization receives some funding from National Rifle Association member dues, member contributions for the purpose of legislative activity is the group's main source of revenue. There are important regulations and restrictions that govern the NRA's political activities, particularly those relating to fund raising activities. Federal and many of the state election laws order that money used to support candidates for political office be raised separately from the member dues and contributions. They are able to support candidates legally by raising funds from generous NRA member contributions and putting it toward the NRA's political action committee- the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF)."
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National Rifle Association, 1995.
This paper discusses social and political significance of the National Rifle Association: Membership, tactics, goals, propaganda, hatred of ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms) and impact on elections.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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"The National Rifle Association (NRA) is in the midst of a disturbing transition from soft-core gun advocacy to hard-core radicalism. The organization's traditional programs such as hunting, marksmanship, and safety have taken a back seat in recent years as the NRA seeks to increase membership by broadening its appeal to the segment of society that perceives the federal government as a threat to its Second Amendment rights. Despite criticism that NRA rhetoric is contributing to the proliferation of paramilitary group violence in the United States, the gun lobby refuses to compromise its relentless opposition to gun control in any form.
The NRA, established in 1871, boasts an estimated 3.5 million members, its highest membership in history. The organization's early members were ex-military men, National ... "
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National Rifle Association, 1992.
A description of the the history and growth of the National Rifle Association (NRA), focusing on the NRA's lobbying efforts in support of the right to keep and bear arms.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"The debate over gun control in America involves beliefs about the meaning of the Second Amendment, the precise meaning of "control," fears of gun confiscation, and other questions about gun ownership, the use of guns to commit crimes, the number of deaths attributable to guns each year, and so on. For those who propose or support gun control in some form, the issues may shift from time to time, with some groups seeing one aspect of the problem as more important and others emphasizing some other aspect. Opposition to gun control is often led by one organization, the National Rifle Association, and as a rule the issues never change for that group or its members. The NRA has a long record of absolute opposition to any form of gun control, a record broken only recently and only in order to prevent even greater gun control than was being proposed. The NRA has been..."
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The National Rifle Association, 2002.
An objective paper, outlining the history, structure and motivations of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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Gives a brief history of the NRA, its current structure and mission and its political motivations for the past 20 years, focusing on the 2nd Amendment Rights issue. An "unbiased" viewpoint, not a persuasive piece.
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The National Rifle Association, 1989.
An examination of the National Rifle Associations'(NRA) relationship with the United States Congress. How the body has influenced congressional decisions, lobbyism and the role of constituent pressure. An analysis of the power of the NRA.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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"This paper will examine the National Rifle Association and its relationship with the Congress of the United States. The research will investigate how the National Rifle Association has attempted to influence Congress and what decisions Congress has made concerning the National Rifle Association's interests during the 1980s. A substantial part of the investigation will compare what is found in the research with what is asserted by Barbara Hinckley in her Stability and Change in Congress. Hinckley writes with regard to interest groups in general that they are most successful when they are comprised of individuals who are representative of voters in the home districts of Congressmen. That is, the "Washington Lobbyist" does not have the influence of the lobbyist who is truly in touch with voters back home vitally interested in the issue."
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The National Rifle Association, 2002.
An overview of the National Rifle Association.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the National Rifle Association's history, membership, and political involvement. Also discussed is the reaction of the NRA to the Brady Bill.
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The National Rifle Association, 2006.
This paper explains in detail why the author is clearly in favor of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
1,654 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the author's view of the NRA, one of the biggest and most controversial interest groups in the United States, by stating the positive aspects of particular amendment. The writer also discusses a short history of the NRA including policies and its effect on government and society.
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"The reason the NRA is one of the best interest groups in America is because it is true to its roots. Instead of branching off and attempting to affect other areas of our society, this interest group keeps to its core statement of purpose, which is to protect our right to bear arms as accorded to us by the second amendment. Since it has so much singularity of purpose, it has been able to dominate the political landscape. The NRA is one of the most effective lobbyist groups in Washington and across the United States. Its far reaching hands ensure that no anti gun legislation is passed without contest by the NRA itself. I support this organization first and foremost because I believe in the protection of our constitution right to bear arms, but that is not enough."
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National Rifle Association, 1992.
Examines lobbying principles, techniques, successes and possible problems of the NRA's operations related to the U.S. Congress in defense of the Second Amendment.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 11 sources, $ 135.95
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"This study will examine the National Rifle Association as a lobbying organization, focusing on its operations within the United States Congress.
The study will include consideration of the National Rifle Association itself, the relationship of the National Rifle Association with the Congress, how the National Rifle Association influences the decisions of the United States Congress with respect to gun-related and Second Amendment issues, the lobbying practices of the National Rifle Association, the role of the pressure of National Rifle Association constituents in influencing Congress in such issues, and past successes and possible loss of National Rifle Association power due to the inflexible positions taken by the Association in its efforts to "enforce" the provisions of the Second Amendment."
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Political Interest Groups, 2005.
Examines the activities of the National Rifle Association and the Christian Coalition.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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A political interest group is an organization that organizes individuals, financial resources, and a series of goals to influence the running of the American political system. These groups come in many forms, and come from several political viewpoints. They range from the National Rifle Association, which lobbies for continuing free use and ownership of firearms, to the Christian Coalition, which fights for the continued prevalence and adherence of religious behavior in the United States. The paper shows that although both groups promote very different purposes, both are political interest groups because they seek to organize people and encourage people to fight for a cause on their behalf.
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"The second stage of a media campaign is to use the media to boost support for a particular issue. By doing so, this support demonstrates to politicians that they better get on board, because the voters want something, and the voters are the people that keep politicians employed. (Dawn, 1994) Lastly, the interest group must use this newfound support from voters and find a way to communicate its importance to the elected officials making decisions on the particular issue. Only then, once the politicians realize that the issue has support one way or another, will they invest the necessary time and energy into supporting the groups message."
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Gun Control, 2006.
A review of court cases regarding the relationship of the lack of efficient gun control in the U.S. and the National Rifle Association (NRA).
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper contends that the large amount of gun crimes that result in death in the U.S. is the direct correlation of the lack of effective gun control in the country, due to organizations like the National Rifle
Association (NRA), which are politically and socially powerful enough to block legislation that is not good for their organization. To research this assumption, it looks at several instances in the extant literature on the subject, from both reputable web-based resources (such as collections of Supreme Court cases on gun control and analysis
of the cases) and print-based resources.
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"O'Meara's article also looks at the NRA and issues of gun control. The author points out how the courts must be made to address the issue directly and not give in to the tendency to sidestep the large issue and concentrate on legal technicalities. A workable and enforceable law will thus be devised with the cooperation of advocates, legislators, lobbyists, and the courts, that will control gun ownership more effectively and reduce the risk that guns present to all of society in terms of harm."
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American Heart Association, 2008.
An analysis of the duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA) and suggestions for improvements of the organization.
2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines the major duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA). It looks at the background of the organization and highlights the strategic elements of the CFO's position. The paper also examines the duties and functions within a non-profit organization that are not being addressed by the AHA and thereby presents suggestions for improvement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the American Heart Association
Mission/Vision of the American Heart Association
Brief Description of Products and Services
The CFO of the American Heart Association: Job Description
Core Functions of the CFO
Financial Reporting: CFO at the American Heart Association
Strategic Planning: Reinventing the CFO at the American Heart Association
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Measurement
Fraud Management
Fundraising
Conclusion: Suggestions for Improvement
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"In conclusion as stated by Hope, CFOs can transform their roles and for organizations like AHA, it adds greater value (Hope, 2006, page 104). The AHA CFO needs to embrace being a freedom fighter, analyst and adviser, architect of adaptive management, warrior against waste, master of measurement, regulator of risk, and more importantly a champion for change (Hope, 2006, page 3). Nevertheless, there has to be balance for these activities, since the CFO has to focus on activities that increase the marginal value in research and upholds the mission of AHA."
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American Nurses Association (ANA), 2006.
This paper discusses the American Nurses Association (ANA), the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 54 constituent member associations.
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This paper explains that the American Nurses Association (ANA) advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing and lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. The author stresses that ANA, as part of various nursing umbrella organizations, promotes a unified advocacy to any cause-oriented or socially relevant issues affecting the society and health care profession. The paper relates that a regular membership in the American Nurses Association requires a baccalaureate degree, Registered Nurse (RN) certification and a license to practice the nursing profession the United States; however, additional categories of membership are available for foreign, unemployed, student, disabled and elderly nurses.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Organization
The Statement of Purpose of the Organization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Membership in the Organization
Requirements for Membership in the Organization
Why this Organization Interests You?
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"A major drawback of the ANA is the membership dues - at $ 255.00 for the Full Membership Dues, some nurse practitioners, especially those in economically depressed areas of the United States, will find the amount steep! Although it is a prestigious organization to be part of, this stature costs a bundle. The ANA have Reduced and Special Dues though but these are for student, unemployed and retired nurses. Another possible disadvantage of joining the ANA is the political agenda they endorse; a particular member or a group of members may not believe or may be against some of the association's political agenda."
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The American Medical Association, 2007.
This paper discusses the American Medical Association and provides an analysis of the activities of organization's political action committee.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the American Medical Association (AMA) first arose as a loose association of medical professionals and scientists in 1847. The writer points out that the group was intended to increase the standards of medical and biological education in North America, but was considered both impractical and utopian by many. The writer then looks at the mission of the organization today and discusses the political action committee's activities. The writer maintains that from Medicare to animal testing to malpractice insure, the AMA and the American Medical Association political action committee, which are, for all intents and purposes, one in the same, have served their beneficiaries as well as possible, through lobbying and outward pressure. The writer concludes that their methods may have brimmed over the line of constitutionality at points, but that should not mar the AMA's record because, as a political action committee, it has done all in its power to legally and persuasively enact legislature to assist America's doctors.
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"Current president of the AMA, Ronald M. Davis, gave a speech in 2005, which highlighted the organization's illustrious history more than any political or economic agendas. At Smith Davis's initial meeting, over two hundred and fifty delegates from twenty-eight states voted to elect Nathanial Chapman the organization's first president. His first actions included those that would be deemed necessary by burgeoning doctors; the condemnation of secretive and patent medicine, which robbed business, and the establishment of a code of medical ethics and the world's first Committee on Medical Ethics to enforce the doctrines. By the end of the nineteenth century, the groundwork had been laid for the organization's present political sphere of influence."
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