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the United StatesThe federal government of the United States is the central government entity established by the United States Constitution, which shares sovereignty over the United States with the governments of the individual U.S. states. The federal government has three branches the legislative, executive, and judicial. Through a system of separation of powers and the system of "checks and balances," each of these branches has some authority to act on its own, some authority to regulate the other two branches, and has some of its own authority, in turn, regulated by the other branches.[1] The policies of the federal government have a broad impact on both the domestic and foreign affairs of the United States. In addition, the powers of the federal government as a whole are limited by the Constitution, which, per the Tenth Amendment, states that all powers not expressly assigned to the federal government are reserved to the states or to the people. The seat of the federal government is in the federal district of Washington, D.C. The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. It is bicameral, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives consists of 435 voting members, each of whom represents a congressional district and serves for a two-year term. In addition to the 435 voting members there are five non-voting members, consisting of four delegates and one resident commissioner. There is one delegate each from the District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and the resident commissioner is from Puerto Rico.[2] House seats are apportioned among the states by population; in contrast, each state has two Senators, regardless of population. There are a total of 100 senators (as there are currently 50 states), who serve six-year terms (one third of the Senate stands for election every two years). Each congressional chamber (House or Senate) has particular exclusive powers—the Senate must give "advice and consent" to many important Presidential appointments, and the House must introduce any bills for the purpose of raising revenue. The consent of both chambers is required to pass any legislation, which then may only become law by being signed by the President; if the President vetoes such legislation, however, both houses of Congress must then repass the legislation, but by a 2/3's majority of each chamber, in order to make such legislation law without the need for the President's signature. The powers of Congress are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution; all other powers are reserved to the states and the people. The Constitution also includes the "Necessary and Proper Clause", which grants Congress the power to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers." Members of the House and Senate are elected by first-past-the-post voting in every state except Louisiana and Washington, which have runoffs.
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1. William Lucia Jr. Is A Leading Businessman And Philanthropist From US
November 19, 2009
William Lucia Jr. is a successful businessman and philanthropist from the United States. He is the Vice President of BEE Holdings Group, LLC. From past many years, he has been building, acquiring, developing and managing various residential, resort style, mixed-use properties in the US and other countries. He has achieved success in all the business ventures he stepped into through the experience he gained by working for both private and government sector.
William Lucia Jr. started his career in the US Military and has spent seven years of his life in the military. During his service, h... (read more)
Author: Kevin Williams
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2. US Officials: Terrorism in Africa's Sahel Region Increasing Concern
November 17, 2009
Senior U.S. government officials say terrorism is an increasing concern in Africa's Sahel region. Government leaders told members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States needs to play a supporting role, and not a leadership role, in efforts to help countries in the Sahel region fight terrorism.Several high-level Obama administration officials told a Senate panel the United States and its allies are supporting counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel countries, which include Mauritania, Mali, Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea and Senegal. The region is ... (read more)
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3. Are Government Grants Truly Free?
November 18, 2009
State grants are available to people that are residents of the united states and are over the age of eighteen, many clients wonder whether these govt grants are really free. The truth is that one of the benefits of the government grants is they actually come at no cost to the consumer. although there's no repayment that must be made to the govt. after the grant has been bankrolled, are there application charges that has got to be paid to apply for the grants available from the government? In most cases, there are no applications fees which are included with the application. In most sit... (read more)
Author: Randal Fleming
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4. GSA Procurement: the World's Biggest Spender
November 18, 2009
The GSA Federal Supply Service awards over $5 billion dollars annually for goods and services under the GSA contract schedules program; possibly the largest contracting activity in the United States. The GSA is accountable to the American taxpayers and to federal agencies to take full upper hand of the Government's size and spending volume to acquire the best deal for the taxpayers dollars.
The Office of U.S. General Accounting has recommended that "the cost analysis GSA does to establish the Government's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) negotiation objective should start with the best ab... (read more)
Author: JD Givens
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5. Gabonese Government Suspends Multiple Publications
November 16, 2009
Gabon's National Communications Council has suspended at least six
publications for what it says are ethical violations of journalism.
Press freedom groups in West Africa and the United States have
condemned the Gabon council's actions.Ali Bongo (file photo)Less than three months
after the election of president Ali Bongo, the government-controlled
media-monitoring body in Gabon has suspended six private newspapers.The International Federation of Journalists' office in Dakar has condemned the government's actions. A
program officer for the group, Libasse Hane, says a Gabonese
journa... (read more)
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6. Here are a couple incentives for those wanting to obtain a vehicle
November 16, 2009
If you are in the market for a new auto and live in the United States, there are even now some deals for you that you may want to reflect on before you place down $30,000 on your new auto.
Visibly the largest government encouragement this year was the Cash for Clunkers program, but just because you missed out on the program, that doesn?t mean that the government doesn?t wish to aid in other ways (as long as you buy your auto by December 31st anyhow).
When you go to a auto dealership, you can typically discuss a deal. Other than that, you can receive a sales tax deduction currently. W... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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7. Comparing Family Health Plans
November 16, 2009
You should have health coverage in place for you and your family when you need it. It takes one debilitating injury, or a serious illness, and the bills can start to accumulate rather quickly. In the United States, 57 percent of families who have health insurance are typically covered by employer-sponsored group health insurance plans. Government health insurance plans, such as Medicaid and Medicare covers another 29 percent of Americans. The other 14 percent of the people are self-employed, work for a company that does not offer health insurance coverage or simply must feign for themselves ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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8. Wrongful Death - Criminal or Civil Action?
November 16, 2009
The legal system in the United States is divided up into a number of channels. Civil and criminal law are the two most common forms that people experience. A wrongful death action is one where a person is killed because of the alleged wrongful conduct of another party or parties. So, does this make it a criminal action or a civil one?
A criminal action is known as a prosecution. In it, the state or federal government brings charges against a defendant. The purpose of the charges is to seek redress for an alleged violation of laws that set the standards for public conduct. The government,... (read more)
Author: Thomas Ajava
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9. Taiwanese Protest Resumption of US Beef Imports
November 14, 2009
Thousands of protesters demand the Taiwan government continue to ban US beef, in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 Nov 2009Thousands of Taiwanese took to the streets of Taipei Saturday to
protest the government's decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of
some kinds of beef from the United States.Activists demanded a
trade pact with the United States be renegotiated to prohibit some cuts
of beef believed to cause mad cow disease. President Ma
Ying-jeou said last month that his government had reached an agreement
with the United States on measures to protect the health of consumers
of U.S. beef. He said t... (read more)
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10. Top 10 Reasons Why The Future of America Depends on Survivalists & Preppers
November 16, 2009
There has been a lot of derogatory talk lately about “preppers” and “survivalists” and I’d like to take a minute to point out 10 reasons why preppers and survivalists have always been vital to the United States and why it is essential that we have as many as possible to survive future disasters. 1. FEMA–The cost for local, state, and federal agencies to plan, equip, and staff for EVERY disaster that might happen is cost prohibitive. When disasters strike, government is quick to talk, quick to “ramp up”, but government help is slow to come and inefficient when it arrives. Survivalists a... (read more)
Author: David Morris
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11. Why Was the Berlin Wall Taken Down
November 13, 2009
The Berlin Wall, located in Berlin, Germany, was a system of concrete walls, barb-wire fence, checkpoints, and control posts that was designed to stop residents of East Berlin from going into West Berlin. After the defeat of the Nazis in World War II, Germany found itself occupied by the Allied forces of the Soviet Union, United States, Great Britain and France. Germany was split in half, one side controlled by Soviet forces that was put into a communist regime while the other half was occupied by the other three countries and was allowed to form their own government. This was also the case of... (read more)
Author: Kenny Leones
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12. Why the Bill of Rights Was Written
November 13, 2009
The Bill Of Rights of the United States Constitution is an important piece of legislation that ensured some of the basic rights of US citizens. On September 25, 1789, The US Congress proposed amendments to Constitution. Of the twelve proposed amendments, ten passed the state legislatures. It was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Bill of Rights is also known as Amendments I to X of the United States Constitution.
When the adoption of the US Constitution was being debated, there were concerns that the Constitution would give a chance for the central government to be tyrannical. There were ... (read more)
Author: Kenny Leones
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13. Get Funds to You New Business with Business Government Grant
November 13, 2009
If you are planning on starting your own business soon in the future there is a good chance that you can get funds for the start up and to maintain a cash flow in the beginning of your new company.
The funds are called Government Grants and are available in The United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and The United Kingdom.
Every year in The United States these trusts is around 88.000 to a total value of $40 billion, spread out on a big variety of Government branches.
One of these branches is especially directed towards small businesses where you can apply for ... (read more)
Author: Martin Christensen
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14. Absolute Opposition to National Healthcare Reform is a Must
November 12, 2009
A couple of recent news items from South America have reminded me once again why the United States government ? or any government, for that matter ? must never be entrusted with the health care of its population. Political arrangements or authoritarian actions are always just the stroke of a pen away from oppression of religious liberty.
It is the rare country these days that can boast of a politician who actually stands up for truth, life and the ethics of honest government. When I first read of the actions of the president of the Constitutional Court of Peru, I was in total ... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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15. Be Careful Of Crime In Mexico
November 12, 2009
If you are planning a trip to Mexico, there are a number of important factors that you should first consider and prepare for. These factors are considered safety precautions. Traveling to Mexico is fun, but it can be also dangerous, especially if you don't know what to do or how to protect yourself.
When visiting Mexico it is important to register with the United States Travel Registry to ensure that the government knows that you are leaving the country. This is the first step to staying safe while in Mexico. In the event that you become the victim of a crime, you will receive immediate ... (read more)
Author: Galen Bass
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16. Hotels in Dubai, a Center of Innovation and Expansion
November 12, 2009
Dubai, a seven emirate is one of the popular states of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). The place is located n the Arabian Peninsula along the coast of the Gulf. It is not really a city and is also called as Dubai state. Main revenues to the government come from tourism, finance and real estate. With a estimated population of about 1.5 million, Dubai is a multicultural city. Interestingly, only 10% of the people are national Emiratis and this shows that Dubai’s population is a mix of people from various countries. Rapid technological changes led to the transfer of Dubai state to Dubai city. D... (read more)
Author: John Abraham
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17. Salt Lake City Home Improvement - Green Building around the Wasatch Valley
November 12, 2009
The Wasatch valley is one of the most sought after areas for forest recreation in the whole United States. That is why the Salt Lake City government is promoting programs that continue to help conserve resources, reduce pollution and ensure a healthy, sustainable future. If you are planning to have a home improvement project done in Salt Lake City, contribute to the preservation of this mountainous region by building green.
Why is green building better? The value of your house does not only increases, but you also save money over the life of your home. You will live in a well-built ho... (read more)
Author: Haydee Abad
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18. Do You Have Questions on How to Qualify for FHA Loans?
November 12, 2009
How does one qualify for FHA loans? This is a perennial question for a lot of mortgaged home owners in the United States today. The surge of foreclosure is rising at alarming rates. With such a strong current of foreclosures, the banking industry will go down once again which will trigger a new economic crash. The government is doing its best to save the economy from this fate. The Obama administration is allocating some of the Obama bailout fund to the FHA to provide affordable and accessible mortgage loans and refinancing to the people that need it badly.
The FHA (Federal Housing Admini... (read more)
Author: Joyce Brady
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19. US, Germany Press Afghan President on Reform
November 09, 2009
A US armored personal carrier drives past a defaced election poster of Afghan Pres. Hamid Karzai in Kabul (File)The United States and Germany say the new Afghan government being formed by President Hamid Karzai needs to embrace reforms and curb corruption if it is to enjoy broader international support. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Afghanistan with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on the sidelines of observances marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. The Obama administration and the new German government th... (read more)
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20. Updates on Green Card Lottery
November 12, 2009
Each year the United States government will issue up to 55k green cards via the Green Card Lottery program. The green cards allow immigrants to enter into the United States to live and work in the states.
The selected applicants are chosen randomly via a computer that generates drawings. If the candidate selected wins then the entrant, his spouse and any children under 21-years of age who are not married may receive the chance to live permanently in the U.S.A.
The Green Card Lottery is an official program set up by the United States government and has been approved by Congress. The... (read more)
Author: Dana Smith
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21. Canada Student Loans, Funding of education and training
November 06, 2009
Canada student loans are slightly different from education loans, known as the United States. Canada has two main sources: the Canadian federal government and the provincial government. If the student is a resident of Canada Providences they can only apply to the provincial government. The rest of the country should apply to the Canadian federal government. Additional information and detailed procedures can be found through the financial aid office or through the local library.
As with any educational program to meet the funding eligibility of a person. Are they part of students studying ... (read more)
Author: Harry Taker
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22. Quitting Smoking And Its Effects
November 06, 2009
Cigarette boxes always state: "Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health" at the back of the boxes, or at the end of their commercial ads. But do people really heed these government warnings? Do people really understand what smoking does to them?
In the United States, an approximate of 25.1 million men and 20.9 million women are smokers. It is quite alarming to know that quite a huge chunk of the smoking population belongs to a younger age group. Almost twenty-seven percent of smokers are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. A recent survey showed that almost twenty-three ... (read more)
Author: Ivory Baxter
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23. First Time Real Estate Buyers Beware - Tax Credits That Are Really Loans
November 05, 2009
The real estate market in much of the United States looks like a boxer after going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson in his prime – bloodied, bruised and in pain. Tax credits have been instituted to try to stop the pain, but buyers should know about a big caveat with these.
The federal government has tried to stop the punishment in the real estate market in the only way it seems to know how – by throwing money at the problem. The continued use of this general strategy is causing a lot of people to question just how we are going to deal with the out of control national debt. Therein lies the rub ... (read more)
Author: Richard Chapo
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24. Sri Lanka Objects to US Plan to Interview Army Chief
November 03, 2009
Sri Lanka has raised strong objections to plans by United States authorities to interview the country's army chief, who is currently visiting the country. The Sri Lankan government expects the general to be questioned about alleged war crimes committed during the country's civil war. General Sarath Fonseka (File)Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama wants the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to drop plans to quiz General Sarath Fonseka.Army chief Fonseka, who is visiting his daughters in Oklahoma City, holds an American permanent-residency card. Sri Lankan officials... (read more)
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25. Senior US Diplomats Meet With Burma's PM
November 03, 2009
In a step toward re-engaging with Burma's military government, senior United States diplomats have held talks with Burmese officials, including the prime minister. The U.S. diplomats also are expected to meet with Burma's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi during their visit.In the highest-level visit to Burma in more than a decade, United States diplomats Tuesday met with Prime Minister Thein Sein in the capital Naypyidaw.The visit marks a major step by the U.S. toward re-engaging with Burma's government, after years of isolating the government.This combo of file photos shows Kurt Campbell ... (read more)
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