LOBBYING Introduction Any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favour. All interest groups share a desire to affect opinion or policy of the policy makers or target group to benefit themselves or their causes. Their goal could be a policy that exclusively benefits group members. They attempt to achieve their goals by lobbying—that is, by attempting to bring pressure to
In 1899, after the Spanish- American war, Bailey K. Ashford found a parasite in the New World that was widespread among the rural inhabitants of Puerto Rico. Intrigued, he conducted several studies of the anemia caused by hookworm, which was responsible for many deaths in the area, and set up a treatment plan to cure the infected. Ashford set up dispensaries for the Puerto Rican population. Between 1904 and 1910, American officials treated 287,568 hookworm cases, nearly 1/3 of the population (Sledge
that Cuba pay compensation to over 400,000 Cuban Americans, makes it literally impossible for the Cuban state to reach the US’s terms. Embargo supporters claim that sanctions against Cuba must be maintained because Cuba is still a national security threat to the US, however current facts about security reveal this to simply be untrue. Initially, Castro’s socialist platform and alliance with the Soviet Union did indeed pose a threat to American security. The reason for this is that the state
Red Meat is Good for You Throughout the five million years that mankind has been living on earth, red meat has been consumed. Red meat has played a major role in mankind’s diet for many centuries. The human body has specially designed attributes, such as our canine and molar teeth, that are meant to help us consume food that is tougher than most. However, recent studies are claiming that by consuming red meat, you raise your risk of getting cancer. Fortunately, there are two sides to this controversial
physical therapist, one has to undergo many vigorous steps and obtain a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The work environment of a physical therapist typically includes private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, a lot of physical therapists
another country for a better life. Since 2003, more than 8 million to 12 million immigrants have come to the United States. Some Americans argue that immigrants should be exported back to their countries seeing that what they are doing is illegal, they don’t pay taxes, and that they are taking away jobs. However, some argue that immigrants are necessary as they take jobs Americans don’t wish to take. Deportation and immigration laws has always been around for example the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Many people move from one country in order to better their lives and follow a new food source, so to speak. Immigration is something every American can relate to, Aside from Native Americans, all American citizens can track their families back to some sort of immigrant acquaintance. Whether it was forced or by choice is beside the point. In American history people have been immigrating to the Unites States since the early 1600’s, most from English decent. There have been many laws about
The Gilded Age * During the Gilded Age, American businesses were transformed: * Massive corporations replaced small, family businesses * New technology, transportation, marketing, labor relations, & efficient mass-production * By 1900, the U.S. was the most industrialized country in the world * 19th-century inventors led to an “Age of Invention”: * Cyrus Field’s telegraph cable * Business typewriters, cash registers, adding machines * High-speed textile
availability of capital for investment. | | b) | a growing supply of labor. | | c) | abundant natural resources. | | d) | low tariffs. | | e) | federal land grants to railroads. | | | 1 / 1 point | 2.) By 1890, the majority of Americans: Question options: | a) | worked as farmers. | | b) | worked as independent craftsmen. | | c) | worked in the mining industry. | | d) | were moving into the middle class. | | e) | worked for wages. | | | 1 / 1 point | 3.)
A1457 Cooperatives: Principles and practices in the 21st century Kimberly A. Zeuli and Robert Cropp ABOUT THE COVER IMAGE: The “twin pines” is a familiar symbol for cooperatives in the United States. The Cooperative League of the USA, which eventually became the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA), adopted it as their logo in 1922. The pine tree is an ancient symbol of endurance and immortality. The two pines represent mutual cooperation—people helping people. COOPERATIVES: ii