Most recently, he has advanced intelligence community reform legislation in his capacity as chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee. As chairman of the 17-member Senate New Democrats, Graham has helped bring together a coalition that shares his views to work together promoting sound fiscal policy that emphasizes paying down the debt, and social policy that strikes an equitable balance between the needs of all Americans. These moderates have in turn helped shape the debate on issues ranging from trade to education. .
The 106th Congress approved several major Graham initiatives. Among these was the Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act, which directed the U.S. Sentencing Commission to raise the guidelines for trafficking in this dangerous drug. Beginning in May 2001, Ecstasy smugglers will face substantially higher penalties for dealing poisons. The legislation also directs funds for education and outreach to battle what has become a nationwide epidemic. .
Also in 2000, Graham achieved a milestone in his career-long battle to save America's Everglades with congressional approval of a comprehensive plan to restore the River of Grass. At $7.8 billion, the Everglades restoration is the largest environmental project ever undertaken by the federal government. This comprehensive plan, a partnership with the state of Florida, will restore more than a century of damage done to this unique ecosystem. .
The 107th Congress promises to be equally fruitful. .
As chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Graham helps oversee our nation's intelligence agencies. He is the primary mover behind Counterintelligence 21, which President Clinton signed in December 2000 and the Bush administration has pledged to continue. This initiative is a far-reaching, methodical approach to identifying the most sensitive information in our government and then safeguarding that information. Senator Graham has also taken the lead in reforming and improving our intelligence community's efforts in counter-terrorism.
To begin understanding Florida, it is important that the early history and formation is known. Florida is a peninsula apart of North America. ... Florida was not finished being formed yet. ... This is the general geology of how Florida became Florida. ... I think about the geological history of Florida and not just of Florida in its current state....
The state of Florida has no political identity due to the history that has built the foundation of the state and which developed the state's former distinctiveness. ... Southeast Florida has no ties to what is known as the Deep South. ... One of the most controversial elections in United States History was the presidential election of 2000. ... Broward County, in South Florida is the second most populous county in Florida (Vogel, 27). ... The Southern traditions that are known by the history of the United States Civil War do not apply to the Hispanic diverse roots of South Florida...
The State of Florida's Education System Is Florida's education system in a state of emergency? ... In order to have a well rounded education our students need to have Art Class, PE, and possibly history on their local surroundings. ... We need to put more qualified teachers in Florida's schools. ... Teachers are very much in demand in Florida; they are also needed to aid in the construction of smaller class sizes. With smaller class sizes in Florida, students would be able to get more quality time with the teachers. ...
The first written record about life in Florida begins with the arrival of the Spanish explorer and adventurer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. ... The French also got wind of the possible wealth in Florida. ... The end of the first Spanish conquest of Florida began when the English colonists led by colonel James Moore and their ally the Creek Indians attacked Spanish Florida and destroyed the town of St. ... Britain traded Havana, Cuba to the Spanish, which it captured during the war for Florida. ... It also marked the end of the first Spanish period in Florida. ...
But what is the impact of the Voting Rights Act in Florida, and, in particular in Florida's counties where local government has a more immediate impact on the everyday lives of citizens? ... These percentages reflect that Florida would require 3.5 Blacks and 4.2 Hispanics to serve in its delegation. ... Within the state, Florida consists of 67 counties, each of which holds elections for its own governing bodies. ... The three largest Florida counties in terms of black population are Miami-Dade, Broward and Duval counties. ... Commissioner Shuler(5) is the first African-American to ser...
For instance, since my freshman year, I've maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average as a Florida "Bright Futures" Scholar, earning a tuition scholarship from the state of Florida for all four years of my education. ... As my track record reflects, I've gotten the most out of my four years at Florida State University. ... Moreover, History and Communications were two degrees I sought in effort to prepare me for the road ahead in law school. ... Florida State has provided an assortment of avenues to learn and grow from during my four years. ... Also gratifying to me was the oppor...
Florida football players are true athletes. ... Florida football players are of great benefit to the university. ... They have also been ranked the number one seed several times throughout the programs history. ... Florida football players however, carry a low emphasis on academics. ... Many apply to the University of Florida that are more than qualified to attend but are denied. ...
