Douglas Yates / 'The Ungovernable City'
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A 5 page book review that outlines Yates' premise about the local governmental inadequacies that have resulted in the diminished capacity urban centers, including New York and New Haven. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Yates.rtf

Economics of Casino Gambling
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An 8 page overview of the economic considerations of legalized gaming casinos for state and local governments, including increases in tax revenues, increases in crime and other social problems related to gambling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Casnoecn.wps

Effects of Illegal Immigration on the United States
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In seven pages this expository essay examines the impact of illegal immigration on America, pointing out that despite its obvious drawbacks, there are also important benefits to consider regarding this issue as well. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGillimm.rtf

Eminent Domain
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A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPeminDm.rtf

ESSAY ANSWERS ON SOVEREIGNTY AND SPRAWL
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This 3-page paper answers questions about suburban sprawl and state sovereignty rights in the wake of Bush v Gore in 2000. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTsovespra.rtf

Essay on Public Administration
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10 pages. This is a research essay on public administration and it looks at four scholarly articles that relate to public administration and policy. Topics focus on such things as the historical cycles of centralization and decentralization, whether or not compact cities are more desirable, performance measures in public organizations and the search for models of management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGApubpo.rtf

Establishing An Independent Palestinian State: For And Against
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14 pages in length. The writer discusses both sides of the debate with regard to establishing an independent Palestinian State. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCPalesState.rtf