Evolution of New York Politics
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This 5 page paper views contemporary politics in NYC through the lens of history. The history of politics of New York, with an emphasis on Tammany Hall is presented. Machine politics is discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA114NYC.wps

Evolution of Public Administration
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An 8 page overview of the form of public administration from Plato’s observations to the advent of e-government. Public administration has been accused in the past of being anything but responsive to citizens, but the current shift to e-government heightens transparency and accountability. Further, the current climate of partnership between governments and the citizenry provides governments with more accurate knowledge of what the citizens want and expect from their public administrators. The result is a more positive result not only for the public, but for public administrators as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSpubAdmEv.rtf

Federalism in Regards to the Watershed Issues in the United States
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This is a 5 page paper discussing federalism in regards to watershed and water system deterioration in the U.S. Geoffrey O’Gara’s book “What You See in Clear Water: Life on the Wind River Reservation” touches on a local watershed issue which has seen the involvement of local, state and federal authorities and agencies which has not led to the betterment of the water system. The Native Americans in Wyoming near the Wind River want to reclaim the watershed rights in order to reclaim and revitalize the water system. The state however wants to maintain control of the water system. This is one example of state and federal mismanagement across the United States which has seen a massive depletion in the fauna in the water systems and almost half of the rivers and lakes in the country considered threatened by the Environmental Protection Agency. Federalism has retained control over the water system mainly because of the factors which have endangered the systems such as agriculture, industry, grazing and urbanization are all considered “better” for the economy of the nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJOGara1.rtf

FEMA's Response: Why Did It Take So Long?
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3 pages in length. Strongly criticized throughout its recent history, FEMA's response time – according to those who challenge the Agency's performance record – has left much to be desired where Hurricane Katrina is concerned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCFemaKat.rtf

Fighting the Feds for Public Land in New Mexico
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4 pages in length. A heartfelt look at the controversy in New Mexico over defiance of Federal land sanctions. The people of this state made national news when they banded together to literally fight the government for their right to maintain public lands. A good overview of the movement, its seriousness, and its importance to people of this region is provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Newmexla.wps

Final Exam Assistance
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26 pages in length. The writer addresses issues ranging from politics to natural rights to reasons behind the Challenger tragedy. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: TLCfnlex.rtf

Financial Report of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona
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A 3 page paper discussing points of disclosure made in the annual report of the City of Scottsdale for FY2003/2004. For its efforts, the City won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY2003/2004 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSacctRptAZ.rtf

Financing Boston’s Big Dig
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A 5 page paper discussing the financing of the largest public works project ever. Originally planned for $8 billion, costs a year before scheduled end (two years before actual end) stand at nearly $15 billion and are still increasing. After reaching a federal funding cap of more than $8 billion, the project adopted the Grant Anticipation Note (GAN) that allowed the project to assume additional debt based on the premise that there certainly will be additional grants in the future. The paper lists this 2nd-most used tool along with other standard and contingency funding sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSbigDigFinance.rtf

Financing Education in Illinois
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5 pages in length. The following critique of the concept of financing education in the state of Illinois takes into consideration the lens of equity and adequacy. Whether or not the concept will work and whether it can be passed considering the current political issues that might cause it to fail are taken into consideration. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAilled.wps

Florida Congressional District
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This 5 page paper discusses Florida, its first congressional district, its senior senator and the representative from the first district. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVFLCong.rtf

Fort Worth Business
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A 6 page overview of business development in Fort Worth. Presents a largely positive view but introduces the question as to whether this development can be expected to pay for itself. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: FortWort.wps

French Attitudes Towards Terrorism
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This 5 page paper considers the attitude of the French government towards terrorists and the actions they are prepared to take as well as the related subject of hostage situations and the policy and apparent behaviour of the French government in these more difficult circumstances. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEfranct.wps

Funding Shortages and Rural Development
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A 3 Page discussion of the lack of funding that characterizes the rural community and the problems this translates into. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPrural3.rtf

Funding Small Recreational Facilities
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A 5 page paper discussing newer ways through which the small recreational facility can find funding. In budget-cutting times, those wishing to either create new recreational opportunities or enhancing those already in existence increasingly are faced with the need to take a more creative view of the issue of funding. Funding for small recreational facilities is by no means dead, but neither does it exist in the same forms it did only a few years ago. The private sector is increasingly called upon to finance and even construct some of the facilities from which they will benefit. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Smallrec.wps

Good Communities
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This essay discusses what makes up a good community. The main issues addressed are: education, health care, and community involvement. Community involvement is viewed from macro and micro views of local government, business, and private citizens working together to form community. Bibliography lists 1 source. JVgoodcy.rtf
Filename: JVgoodcy.rtf

Government in Gainesville / Greater Representation of Minorities
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the elements that have impacted a shift in minority activity in local and state government represented in Gainesville, and demonstrates this same change in much of the state of Florida. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gainvill.wps

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