The National Rifle Association, or NRA, says that gun control legislation would infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. ... Republicans are generally against gun control, which is why they receive such a large sum of the contributions. ... The politicians that the ILA influenced can make sure of that during the long, complicated legislative process. ... Legislation on a perfectly reasonable and popular bill like this one took five years, proving that the process of legislation is a long and inefficient process. Also, Legislative process in the United States is fu...

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Some examples of this are lane tracking, steering, speed control, braking, gear changing, judgements of speed, and safe stopping distances. ... At an alcohol concentration of .20 percent, the part of the brain that controls movements is almost shut down. ... Also, the livers of women process alcohol less efficiently than those of men. ... The physical tasks include balance and coordination while the mental tasks include comprehension of verbal instructions, processing of information and recall of memory. ... The suspect must take nine heel to toe steps, turn around and take nine heel to to...

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The purpose of the act was to put safeguards and controls into place which would restore public trust in the integrity of the financial reporting and auditing process for publicly traded companies. ... There is no question that non-profit organizations will be subject to increased public attention regarding their financial controls and ethical management. ... (Jeter, 2003) In most non-profit organizations, the Board of Directors is directly responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and audit process. ... Assess the organization's internal control structure and business risks The...

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This last one really surprised me because of the drug and gang related violence I have been reading about in the press about Mexico where the outlaws have total control over certain areas, towns and cities. ... Where U.S. visas have a discouragingly lengthy process, Canadian officials expedite visas, provide all travel arrangements and offer safe and healthy work and living conditions to the workers (Miroff A6). ... According to his proposal, we must continue to man our borders, confront those companies that hire illegal immigrants, while simplifying the visa process and rewarding employers th...

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Laws are currently being put into place to get a handle on gun control. ... Gun Control A plan has been executed by the President of the United States, Barack Obama to protect the children and communities by implementing gun control laws. ... "(Obama, 2013) There are several steps that can be taken to get a handle on the issue of gun control such as: firearm sales must require background checks, law enforcement must be provided with the tools they need to prevent and prosecute gun crime, and more resource officers must be hired within schools. ... The reform should make the process to o...

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Right now tailings are being left in huge piles near sites where they are being processed. ... In addition to those mentioned, there is the process of reprocessing radioactive waste by recycling. ... With substances that are so harmful and detrimental, unfortunately, it could only be for a short time that they are controlled and studied. ... At a London convention in 1972, a global environmental regime was established to control the disposing of waste. ... Radioactive waste disposal was a concern for all countries and talks for the appropriate steps to handle the problem took years. ...

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At best, we can simply hope for controlled chaos during the various phases of disaster. ... The demand to strengthen controls for chemical and biological disasters is largely achieved through the development of laws and regulations that shape how to firmly control major hazards and manage business practices. ... Bhwana and Fulekar describe chemical accidents originating in manufacturing during the commission and process operations; material handling and storage in manufacturing facilities, and isolated storages; and transportation via rail, road, air, water, and pipelines. ... A report generat...

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She also proved that women can launch realistic presidential campaigns and her candidacy may attract many women who had not been active in the presidential electoral process (Wilson, 2000). Americans are looking for the leadership qualities that women have developed and female officeholders are more likely than male counterparts to bring citizens into the governing process by seeking their views on legislation. ... The pubic wants a leader who can motivate and bring people together, not just use control and power. ... These were some of the first big steps of women in leadership roles. ......

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Introduction Globalisation refers to the process of bonding the world on aspects of, cultural, economic environmental, political and technological interactions leading to worldwide interdependence. ... It has been able to affect the speed and character of the globalization process by itself, by upholding the bodies that integrated national economies after World War II. ... America has greatly advanced in technology that has allowed its firms to break up the production process into distinct steps and to produce goods in whatever location. ... In the process, more jobs in the America labor force...

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Another example is the gun control debate. ... Almost every major first world country has pretty strict gun control laws, and they do not have the issues we have with gun violence. ... In order to reduce the likelihood that our future and freedoms are not threatened from within, there are a couple of steps of action that could be taken. ... Two, we could all partake more actively in the political process. ...

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Menelik II was the leader of Ethiopia who had kept Ethiopia free from European control. ... Selecting government officials was a long grueling process. This long process of triple-tiered examinations meant that all Chinese officials were masters of the same ancient text which made a remarkably stable nation. Feeling threatened by the West, China took many steps for protections. ... Since Kemal believed that new schools would be a step in the right direction to produce a forward looking Turkey, all schools in the republic passed under control of the education ministry. ...

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The adoption process in the U.S. is considered easier than many think. Although it may look difficult and it does take a lot of work and time, it is well worth the process and there are many organizations to walk you through the process steps. ... The private adoption process normally takes a month to a year. ... The Center for Disease Control reports that pets can decrease a human's blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and feelings of loneliness, as well as offer opportunities for exercise and socialization with others (Mann). ... All three groups have much to gain through this process. ...

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Although the federal government and private companies recognized medical uses for Marijuana for many years, the government slowly began to criminalize the use of Marijuana, which culminated in the government passing a law through the Narcotics Control Act of 1956, which criminalized first time possession of Marijuana with a mandatory minimum of two to ten years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and the Effect on Marijuana for Medical Use In 1970, the federal government passed the Controlled Substances Act, which defined some drugs as controlled substances. These...

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Patients are allowed to request a "Do not resuscitate" care plan that requires no extra-ordinary steps be taken if something should happen. ... This is not an easy process by any means. ... With strict guidelines abuse and consent can be controlled and Euthanasia can be performed safely. ...

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In many places seawalls and other human structures will prevent this process and the marshes will be destroyed. ... One is to take steps to prepare for the the effects of warming that already have begun. ... Governments that control building and other development along coasts must begin to plan for rising sea levels. ...

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We are in control of your body and hold our lives in our hands, right or wrong we have the option to end our lives, and in extreme cases our families have the right to act on our behalf. ... Opponents say doctors should not play God by killing patients, but do opponents realize that by prolonging the process of death, the medical profession is doing exactly that? ... Nineteen percent of these doctors took active steps that brought about the death of a patient. ...

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Marshals Service uses a 2-phase testing process for Deputy U.S. ... As you can see, the steps to becoming a marshal are defined and specific. ... I believe that if I choose a path where I can be in direct control of my schedule and plans, the private investigator field may be my best option. ...

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As a result of these processes country divided itself into two divisions with rational, cultural and religious differences.3 Regarding these incompatibilities it became difficult for North and South to share the same power, ideology and peacefully coexist with each other. ... Provide full cooperation with the UN organization in any decision making process.10 Possible Solutions to Stabilize the Conflict Several steps could be taken in order to stabilize the warfare between Sudan and South Sudan. ... Another step could be International assistance in establishing effective state control over t...

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The people must be given more control of state production. ... The rise and fall of markets, and the rapid transfer of wealth around the globe, creates an inherently unstable environment in which people are expected to function. " capital is in the process of destabilizing it's own revolution," (Grieder 229), says William Grieder. ... Essentially, government must turn complete control of production over to the public. ... Generally, Hobson feels that moving towards socialism would be steps in the right direction, and is possibly the best course of action in light of the fact that it would...

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And to think that gun control bans will actually rid the country of guns is a handicap in process in itself. ... Even though crime rates are steadily increasing and decreasing, little effort is done to prevent and control crime. ... Many supporters of gun control laws say that stricter laws will reduce crime and violent acts. ... However, I could not find that many facts that are commonly used by gun control proponents. ... For a citizen who is peaceful, respects a firearm and uses it safely, and takes take the necessary steps to keep it out of the hands of criminals and children, and then a f...

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Throughout this course, we've explored the intricacies of the decision making process as well as different ways in which to improve our management skills. ... Following these steps will not only ensure that the manager can, more effectively, do his or her job, but it will see to it that problems get solved in an efficient, timely manner. ... One of Robbins' key points discusses the significance of representing a pragmatic preview of the job in the course of the hiring process. ... Several banks and companies associated with financial services controlled the financial industry by us...

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After the traumatic event of the attacks on The World Trade Center, the United States has taken major steps in protecting this country so an event like this will not happen again in the future. ... There always has been security everywhere, but today everything is taken to another level and is being controlled with a great amount of precautions. ... These alerts provide a brief summary about the threat, information about taking action to ensure safety, and recommend steps that people can take to help prevent, mitigate, or respond to the threat. ... These cameras that are put up by the ...

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President, the necessary changes in Iraq for democratization to take place, citing specifically the prerequisites to democracy needed in the nation and the region, the steps needed to be taken in order to create said democracy, and the conditions necessary within and surrounding the nation for these changes to remain after the United States and/or other forces are gone from the region. ... For these reasons, the process of creating a democracy is not just going to be about a governmental shift, but will need to contain an entire shift of Iraqi societal ideals in order for the democracy to s...

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This system allowed the government's great control over the economy. ... The parties which had held control for so long were no longer trusted by the public and this opened up room for opposition parties to mount significant public support. ... Due to the current instability in Venezuela and the recent coup attempt in April 2002 it may be useful to consider what steps the leaders of Venezuela could have taken before the fall from power in the 1980's. ... This process would have built up the Venezuelan economy over time to create a stable and diverse foundation which could deal wit...

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They affect thinking processes, moods, and emotions. ... In 1970, the United States Congress passed the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. ... These drugs are tightly controlled by federal and states laws, because of their high abuse potential. ... If one wants to use drugs that may harm him, let him do it, but once he steps outside of his privacy of his own, then he is reliable for his behavior and should be arrested or punished. ... There should be tighter control on the drugs that enter into the nation and that are made in the country. ...

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