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The 'war on terror' may still plague the American government, but many Western countries are discovering a new war that must be fought: the war on obesity.

People can make a difference in government if they band together, organize strategies and use group resources to pressure irresponsible representative to listen to "we the people."

186 students were surveyed about their political attitudes in undergraduate Political Science classes during Spring 2004 at E.C.S.U.. The research question studied was whether there is a relationship between trust in government and political knowledge.

New York State Senator Carl Kruger really feels with every fiber of his little bleeding heart that government is the solution to all the really pressing problems in society.

Are they really as bad for you as the government says they are?

The fear that government employees are above the law is a very realistic fear. With the continual growth of distrust in the actions of the government we must ask, who is monitoring big brother?

U.S. policy towards Native Americans is one of our country's longest historical conflicts. From the late eighteenth century continuing through today, American government has been modifying its policies toward Native Americans.

Are you interested in running for class office or student government? If so, these quick tips should help you get started on your road to victory.

a tongue-in-cheek look at how government is everywhere in oine's daily existence.

A guide to understanding government spending.

Research companies want government money to help fund stem research, even though they will be the ones to take the profits.

The government offered this military family a bonus and now they are requesting the family to pay it back. Here is an interview with the military wife whose husband is currently serving in Afghanistan.

Government continues to roll on. It is not a "Democrat" or "Republican" Issue. It is a "Government" Issue. No matter which "Party" is in charge. They are all clowns in the circus. Yet we continue to buy tickets to the show...

Our government officials have lost direction. Let's get back to doing business like our grandparents did...with common sense.

Tax Dollars well spent? Farmers can double their income if the government gives them money for losses not suffered.

Our founding fathers, when they established the government, set it up so that the government would represent the common person. When it first started out it worked well. But as time progressed it has turned into more of a government for the few.

Economists predict milk prices could increase by as much as $.30 a gallon. Some say its supply and demand, coupled with higher feed prices. Others say it is government manipulation of the milk business.

In the mood to relocate to America's Heartland? Look no further than the unique architecture, culture and government structure of the Historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri.

Why the outrage over the New York Times disclosures of government spying on peoples' banking records and the USA Today story abouyt hos the NSA monitors our phone calls> It has happened for decades.

Al-Qaeda in Iraq has blundered in its war against the United States on multiple fronts - and now it hopes to rectify those mistakes through its shadow government.

Big government can make people less moral than they would have been in a free society. Vast controls, social programs, and handouts, by encouraging permanent dependence on entitlements, lead to a steady decline in the moral characters of large numbers of people.

As I believe Abramhoff scandal shows, the real problem is "Big Government", and Christians need to war against it. In some cases "big government" has led to "big corruption."

It is possible have a truly limited government and pay zero taxes for it. It is also possible to transition from the current gargantuan, expanding administrative state to a government which performs its proper functions well and has built-in checks against future growth.

The Federal Government has grown in influence and power, which was deemed dangerous by our founding fathers. The Fed has expanded it's power to include absolute control

f you are one of the millions of Americans who went to the bank one day, got a loan you could not afford, fell behind on your payments, eventually defaulted on your mortgage and either already have lost you home or on the verge of losing your home, would you

"It is disappointing that there were not enough House members willing to stand up for children and vote to override this ill-conceived veto."

Aventis has paid the United States and a number of states and the District of Columbia over $190 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent pricing.

So yes, you are very much a tax slave, whether you agree with that concept or not. Whether you're a willing slave or an unwilling one, a happy slave, a miserable one, or just an apathetic one.

"We are not going to dump oil in the market. The world is producing more oil than it is consuming. There are many, many reasons for the price increase, least of which is the supply side."

The saving of the US economy relies on the removal of Bush & Cheney, the architects of the disaster

Hidden cameras, thought police. George Orwell saw their potenital during a time when communist were seen as a clear and present threat to America. Today we have better technolgy, a larger and more powerful govenment than ever and a new enemy of terror.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in the process of undergoing revision. How much influence will Big Pharma have over it?

A detailed description of how government oversight affects our society.

For me, watching the show Big Brother is like driving by a car crash. Every time I turn on the television, there are a bunch of stereotypes predictably boring the hell out of me, but I can't look away.

The tragic death of Boston resident Milena Del Valle has the city of Boston outraged about the shoddy condition of the construction of the notorious Big Dig project, and the political dealings that made the tragedy possible.

What is the story behind the enormous guns used by the German military in World War I? Find out facts about the Big Bertha, the Long Max, and infamous Paris Gun or Kaiser Wilhelm Gun, which could fire into Paris itself from the German front lines.

How small town high school basketball games bring in big business in revenues for hotels, restaurants, civic centers, and all local shops from sports fans and the crowds.

Short guys can be big comics. Here are some of the best.

Big Oil threatens big lines on TV

Advertising "The problem is that 90 percent of energy is fossil fuels. And that is such a huge business, it has permeated our government. The industry is misleading the public and policy makers about the cause of climate change."

This is a paper that i wrote for my American Government class which was aimed to establish a new form of government.

For my research paper, I chose to research government regulation and its effect on the American economy. The period following the Civil War, and leading up to World War I, was a period of time in which no central banks existed.

Are you thinking of moving with school-aged children to the Big Island of Hawaii? Conder your options before making the change.

how the VP of student government helps student organizations on a college campus

Civil unions and gay marriage are becoming a reality. Are you and your partner ready to take the big step?

When you are struggling to find out alternatives that will finance your education, apply for Government student loans. I am not saying that you should do this only when you have ran out of all your options. You could do this as a part of your first time application.

What does a student do when he does not get a student loan from a private lender? They would almost think of abandoning the thought of their education. Honestly, they don't need to do that as they can take government student loans.

How many more old TV shows will become big budget movies? The track record so far is abysmal, but studio executives still keep trying. Ever wonder what kind of daring and original movies are not being made due to this?

All I can say is after visiting this ridiculous excuse for government help I really want to start a website just to tarnish it and try to change it. Wonder what good it would do?

Has the federal government gotten so out of touch that they can't see that the American people are crying out for a solid renewable energy policy?

What is less well known about the story of the Little Big Horn than that Custer was a maniac is that the US government wanted the Black Hills of the Dakotas for the gold was that was an inconveniently discovered there after a treaty gave the land to the the Sioux.

Politicians, celebrities, businesses, scientists, bureaucrats, farmers, cities, the UN, our own government and even religious orders are accepting and validating the largely unproven concept of man-made global warming.

An overview of Big Bend National Park in southeast Texas, America's premier "international" National Park.

An analysis of the effects and changes to the Spartan government during and after the creation of the Great Rhetra.

Receiving grants provided by the government can be a big help but you must be able to follow specific instructions or you run the risk of losing your grant on a technicality.

The recent rash of government bailouts has Americans wondering when it will end.

Graduate-level research paper on government contracting. Compares cost-plus and fixed price contracts and applies economic theories such as moral hazard and bounded rationality in the analysis. Uses Halliburton's Iraq contracts as a case study.

The Federal government is in the process of putting up a package deal to bailout both struggle mortgage giant Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The United States Government has loaned $85 billion to the American International Group Inc (AIG) to avert the worst economic catastrophe in decades.

This is a news story about the Kenyan Government's denial of the Dalai Lama a visa to enter the country, for the second time

Anthony King wrote a fantastic article on this site about how technology can be used to monitor and control citizens. However, America's already living in George Orwell's 1984 - and it may be too late to change.

Even though intelligence reports have come out stating that the Iranian government suspended their nuclear weapons program back in 2003, the President is still saying that the United States

A safety guide to preparing you and your family for a big earthquake, whether it's the looming "Big One" in California, or one anywhere else in the world.

An examination of the meaning of the word "ego" as defined in Webster's Dictionary, showing how our ego can be an asset, a liability and/or a big problem for others

Health care constitutes the second area in which Americans pay tremendous amounts of money and an ever rising fraction of their incomes. Once again, government is responsible - and the consequences are even more disastrous.

As one examines the pros and cons from the scientific and political view one can comprehend the intransigent perspective from each side, and conclude the necessity of government interference in biomedical research.

Once again congress has chosen to protect the interests of big business over the interest of the people that they are sworn to serve. The bill granting immunity to telcoms that participated in the illegal surveillance program is expected to pass easily.

America:Freedom to Fascism is an eye opening film on the truths our government doesn't want us to know. Every American needs to know what this film contains so we can work together to bring about real change.

One of the biggest worries is that a lack of liquidity will do in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The vast majority of Americans' expenses can be traced to three broad categories: higher education, heath care, and real estate. Here, we will consider the rising costs of college education, caused by government interference.

Despite efforts to collect - in the name of national security - ever more data on people, the government, at all levels, remains public enemy number one when it comes to data security. So what can you do?

A few years ago, one court ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance should not be recited because of the words "under God." While some may agree, cutting out these words is one big step in removing religion from public life, and one big step towards censorship.

An analysis of "the big lie." You thought it was unprecedented. You thought that no time in America's history had we heard such a thing. You were wrong. History wants to remind you of something, do you have the desire to remember?

Whatever the cause, the planet is warming up. It is happening. The effects are yet to be seen except one: it's a great way for oil companies to get the government to help pay for them to move to alternate products to insure sustained profitability...

Who says crime doesn't pay? Danny Ferrer bought 2 Cesnas, a Lamborghini, and more off his criminal earnings ... until he was caught by the FBI. Learn more about software piracy, what it means, and how it's being fought.

You might be able to save big money, if you qualify, in buying a home through one of HUD's special programs. There are programs for hurricane victims and public servants in revitalized areas.

Bowl for Kids' Sake, the Big Brother Big Sister signature fundraising event has a participation body of 500,000 annually.

With all the problems associated with the public "government" schools, isn't it time to pull the plug on them and put an end to the pervasive evil that is the bedrock of the public "government" school monopoly?

Election season in the Great Plains, the independent, self-reliant energy drillers,farmers, miners, ranchers and small town shopkeepers were as unhappy with "Staying the course" as there bright-light, big-city fellow citizens.

America voted for change. That was the resounding theme from Democrats this week after they seized control of both the House and Senate from a Republican Party that had embraced the principles of big government social spending.

Part of the speeches politicians love to state is the unemployment rate. It proves their leadership is magnificent and their vision unparalleled. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Highlight of some of the most successful internet business owners, and their rise to being some of the most powerful people in the world.

Fans of Big Momma's House will leave the theater feeling empty and half-starved for comedic relief after viewing the second installment in the franchise, Big Momma's House 2.

Throughout the past few weeks the Chinese government has been launching cyber attacks on our government. These attacks have gone almost without notice in order to keep our attention on how China can help us against North Korea.

While I applaud KFC's decision to stop using trans-fats, I cringe at the thought of a government crackdown on fat in food. If you want steak with fries, that should be between you and your arteries, and none of Washington's business.

The year in which The Battle of Little Big Horn was fought was 1876, yet its significance is found in the fact that it was the culmination of some 400 years of wars between the various tribes of Native Americans on one side.

Just as gasoline prices are starting to drop back down below the $3.00 per gallon mark, big oil companies have announced that they have plans to scale back the production of oil refinery expansions. Such a move could raise gas prices for many years to come.

IRS settles dispute with a huge drug maker, which agrees to pay $2.3 billion in back taxes. It's one of many examples of an increasingly more vigilant tax-collecting agency eyeing delinquent taxpayers big and small.

Lookin at the big picture when it comes to the question of whether or not higher cigarette taxes are fair.

The government may have thousands of dollars of yours in unclaimed assets. Here's how to find out if the government has any of your assets and get them back, all for free.

Why does the Chinese government at the start of the twenty-first century refuse to give its people democratic rights despite encouraging private enterprise in industry, commerce and agriculture? How do you see this situation developing in the next few years?

In Homer, Alaska, sport fishing for halibut can be a profitable venture if you remember to purchase your fishing derby ticket before leaving the dock.

Al Gore is one of four men to win the popular vote but lose the Presidency. Two of the four occupied the Oval Office after their Electoral College defeat. Here are 13 men who came closest to being President without grabbing the big brass ring.