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Basic Waste Management Fact Sheet,
Joe LaRocco
This document contains basic facts about solid waste management in Virginia written by Joe LaRocco. These facts include the amount of waste produced by one person every day to landfills,the importance of recycling, and how solid waste is…
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 (Excerpt) ,
US House of Representatives
The Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 is a more recently introduced bill to try to extend federal recognition to six Indian tribes in Virginia (the Chickahominy Tribe, the Chickahomin Tribe Eastern…
CDC Maps of Obesity Trends,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
These maps show the United States obesity prevalence from 1985 through 2008. Obesity rates have been rising dramatically during that period. What are the causes of this rise in obesity? What should the government's role be in this public health…
Virginia Obesity Rates - CDC graph,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
These graphs reflect growing trends in the "obesity epidemic" taking place in Virginia and other areas of the United States. The data was compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a government department.
What are some…
What are some…
Prince William County Comprehensive Plan,
Prince William County Planning Office
"A comprehensive plan is a general guide to the location, character, and extent of proposed or anticipated land use, including public facilities." The Prince William County Comprehensive Plan offers a five-year snapshot of land use decisions. These…
Prince William County Planning,
Prince William County Planning Office
The official website of the Prince William County Planning Office provides a wealth of real-life examples of public policy formation and implementation.
Creating public policy is a long process, and a number of groups have an impact on…
Creating public policy is a long process, and a number of groups have an impact on…
Military Recruiting on Campus: Amendment to the "No Child Left Behind Act",
U.S. Senate
The federal "No Child Left Behind" Act was created to ensure equal quality of education for all students. One frequent problem in education is the "achievement gap" between students from different backgrounds. Some examples of this include: low…
"No Child Left Behind Act": Regulations for States (Excerpt),
U.S. Congress, House and Senate
The federal "No Child Left Behind" Act was created to ensure equal quality of education for all students. One frequent problem in education is the "achievement gap" between students from different backgrounds. Some examples of this include: low…
Virginia Energy Plan,
Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME)
Part of the process of government is figuring out how to turn policy into a practical plan. For example, Governor Kaine and other state officials hope to implement a clean, affordable energy policy in Virginia. What steps can they take to do this?…
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