Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Federal Politics

A 3 page paper assessing the (misguided) idea of using Social Security's "surplus" to assist in paying for the ongoing bailouts and multibillion dollar loans the US government is making to companies in the post-Wall Street meltdown. Social Security has no ability to "save" the economy from its current financial nightmares. Its supposed ...

This 4 page paper examines the role of the CIA in regards to how the U.S. government develops its foreign policies. This paper provides examples of ways in which the CIA shapes policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay/research paper that addresses an editorial by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times (September 7, 2005), which links the inefficiency of the federal government in handling the crisis in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina to the deeper, more systemic problem of poverty in the US. The writer discusses his point ...

A 5 page paper discussing the federal government's efforts to reduce the sheep and goat herds of the Navajo Indians in the early 1930s in environmental concern about the contribution of silt to the reservoir that would be created by the Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam brought much improvement to life in the Southwest in ...

This 8-page paper discusses the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper has 29 pages and a one page abstract. The paper discusses the Department of Veterans Affairs and the health care that they provide.

A 3 page research paper that covers two topics. The first half of the paper presents the history of the federally mandated minimum wage, and the second half discusses the Supreme Court's announcement that it will rule on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's required mandate for all Americans to purchase health insurance. Bibliography ...

U.S. Census Bureau figures report the number of uninsured Americans in 2001 was 41 million, according to Kim Krisberg, which has given the movement for universal health care coverage momentum. Proponents range from university professors to single mothers returning to welfare (for health benefits) to the U.S. Institute of Medicine. Physicians, who used to resist ...

This 3 page paper examines the current health reform bill and argues that will much of it is good, it should not pass without the public option. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper makes the case that providing a choice where Americans could purchase private health care is a necessary component of any national health care bill. Bibliography lists 1 source. .

A 4 page letter to Senator Bill Frist, M.D., describing a citizen’s view of his inability to purchase health care insurance. A large and growing percentage of the American people are unable to afford any health care insurance of any kind, yet do not qualify for social assistance programs. While those who can ...

This 8 page paper discusses three major pieces of health care legislation that were enacted at the federal level: Medicare, Medicaid and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which ...

A 12 page paper which critically focuses on the U.S. healthcare policy, evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of its functioning, and considers its future direction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper does not discuss universal health care per se, instead, it responds to questions about researching and developing a policy. Questions responded to include: how the policy topic was researched, discussing the role of policy research to improve analysis of policy, analyzing the role of research, discussing the need to political ...

A 15 page paper discussing the history, economic effect, regulations and future of Medicare. There is intense and ongoing debate about the future of Medicare, the need for reform and the shape that such reform should take. As politicians haggle over private interests and noble ideals that no one can afford, Medicare’s influence ...

This 8 page paper discusses the history of the FBI. Specifically, this paper addresses its past successes as well as its failures and outlines the controversies which have plagued this agency since its inception. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page review of the history, rules, and regulations pertaining to CBOCs. This paper emphasizes the variability of CBOCs and makes suggestions for needs assessments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page contention that legislative change is contingent upon historical and organizational behavior and often comes in the form of leadership styles, House norms and party strength. While the governmetnal provisions we have in place to determine Congressional action are well-founded, actual legislative change is contingent to a large degree upon the personality of Congress ...

An 11 page research paper that endeavors to answer the question as to whether or not treaties are the best method for ensuring the rights of minorities or indigenous rights. To answer this question, the writer examines in detail the history of the US and its dealing Native Americans, and concludes that there is some ...

This 7 page paper discusses the history of immigration in the United States and the effect this has had on the population. Specifically, this paper examines the effect of immigration on natural resources as well as examining the rate of population growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page review of our changing policies. This paper traces U.S. history though the ideology of manifest destiny, expansionism, and imperialism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the Social Security system and the reform debate. Points of view of several economists are duly noted. Political maneuvering is also considered. A brief history of the system is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the April 2007 denial of the Supreme Court to hear the habeas corpus case of the Guantanamo Bay detainees. The writer discusses the ruling, relating it to the previous ruling 3 years ago by the Supreme Court, history of habeas corpus, and reaction to the ruling. Then, the ...

This 10 page paper provides an extensive overview of the various offices contained under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. The history of the office is provided as well as practical information. Bibliography lists 7 sources.