282 results on '"Clarke, David A."'
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2. Exploring the effects of state highway safety laws and sociocultural characteristics on fatal crashes.
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Dong, Chunjiao, Nambisan, Shashi S., Clarke, David B., and Sun, Jian
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ROAD safety measures ,SAFETY regulations ,SOCIOCULTURAL factors ,TRAFFIC accidents ,AUTOMOBILE driving laws ,AUTOMOBILE driving ,ECOLOGY ,WOUNDS & injuries - Abstract
Objective: Distinguished from the traditional perspectives in crash analyses, which examined the effects of geometric design features, traffic factors, and other relevant attributes on the crash frequencies of roadway entities, our study focuses on exploring the effects of highway safety laws, as well as sociocultural characteristics, on fatal crashes across states.Methods: Law and regulation related data were collected from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, State Highway Safety Offices, and Governors Highway Safety Association. A variety of sociodemographic characteristics were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, cultural factors and other attributes from a variety of resources are considered and incorporated in the modeling process. These data and fatal crash counts were collected for the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and were analyzed using zero-truncated negative binomial (ZTNB) regression models.Results: The results show that, in law and regulation-related factors, the use of speed cameras, no handheld cell phone ban, limited handheld cell phone ban, and no text messaging ban are found to have significant effects on fatal crashes. Regarding sociocultural characteristics, married couples with both husband and wife in the labor force are found to be associated with lower crash frequencies, the ratios of workers traveling to work by carpool, those driving alone, workers working outside the county of residence, language other than English and limited English fluency, and the number of licensed drivers are found to be associated with higher crash frequencies.Conclusions: Through reviewing and modeling existing state highway safety laws and sociocultural characteristics, the results reveal new insights that could influence policy making. In addition, the results would benefit amending existing laws and regulations and provide testimony about highway safety issues before lawmakers consider new legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2017
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3. Climate in the News: How Differences in Media Discourse Between the US and UK Reflect National Priorities.
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Nerlich, Brigitte, Forsyth, Richard, and Clarke, David
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CLIMATE change ,LANGUAGE & languages ,LINGUISTICS ,MASS media ,GLOBAL warming - Abstract
Studies dealing with media coverage of climate change have increased steadily over the last decade or so, alongside the media coverage of climate change itself. This article aims to contribute to this growing literature on two levels: to deepen understanding of distinctive patterns of language use across nations speaking a common language and to demonstrate the usefulness of a new approach for finding such patterns. Articles in The (London) Times and the New York Times, published between 2000 and 2009, were analyzed using methods related to computational linguistics. Results show that the US seemingly still constructs climate change as a problem, whereas the UK focuses on finding solutions for the (established) problem of climate change. This linguistic and conceptual gap may hamper mutual understanding and the crafting of global climate change mitigation policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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4. Investment vs. Consumption Spending In U.S. Architectural Education.
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Clarke, David
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COLLEGE curriculum ,ARCHITECTURAL education - Abstract
Examines the curriculum of architectural education in the U.S. Background on the condition of architecture education in the U.S.; Analysis of the curricula of private and public schools; Analysis of the individual courses taken by students; Evaluation of the prorated credits of students.
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- 1994
5. Distinguishing between mathematics classrooms in Australia, China, Japan, Korea and the USA through the lens of the distribution of responsibility for knowledge generation: public oral interactivity and mathematical orality.
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Clarke, David and Li Hua Xu
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MATHEMATICS education ,TEACHING methods ,ORAL communication - Abstract
The research reported in this paper examined spoken mathematics in particular well-taught classrooms in Australia, China (both Shanghai and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea and the USA from the perspective of the distribution of responsibility for knowledge generation in order to identify similarities and differences in classroom practice and the implicit pedagogical principles that underlie those practices. The methodology of the Learner's Perspective Study documented the voicing of mathematical ideas in public discussion and in teacher-student conversations and the relative priority accorded by different teachers to student oral contributions to classroom activity. Significant differences were identified among the classrooms studied, challenging simplistic characterisations of 'the Asian classroom' as enacting a single pedagogy, and suggesting that, irrespective of cultural similarities, local pedagogies reflect very different assumptions about learning and instruction. We have employed spoken mathematical terms as a form of surrogate variable, possibly indicative of the location of the agency for knowledge generation in the various classrooms studied (but also of interest in itself). The analysis distinguished one classroom from another on the basis of "public oral interactivity" (the number of utterances in whole class and teacher-student interactions in each lesson) and "mathematical orality" (the frequency of occurrence of key mathematical terms in each lesson). Classrooms characterized by high public oral interactivity were not necessarily sites of high mathematical orality. In particular, the results suggest that one characteristic that might be identified with a national norm of practice could be the level of mathematical orality: relatively high mathematical orality characterising the mathematics classes in Shanghai with some consistency, while lessons studied in Seoul and Hong Kong consistently involved much less frequent spoken mathematical terms. The relative contributions of teacher and students to this spoken mathematics provided an indication of how the responsibility for knowledge generation was shared between teacher and student in those classrooms. Specific analysis of the patterns of interaction by which key mathematical terms were introduced or solicited revealed significant differences. It is suggested that the empirical investigation of mathematical orality and its likely connection to the distribution of the responsibility for knowledge generation and to student learning ourcomes are central to the development of any theory of mathematics instruction and learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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6. THE FIRST 'DESIGNER BABY': The Role of Narratives, Clichés and Metaphors in the Year 2000 Media Debate.
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Nerlich, Brigitte, Johnson, Susan, and Clarke, David D.
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HUMAN in vitro fertilization ,FANCONI'S anemia ,GENETICS - Abstract
The public do not like, and we do not like the idea of designer babies (Ruth Deech, then Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority , quoted in The Independent , 18 October 2000). We are all on the slippery slope-the question we should be asking is: skis or crampons (Professor John Harris, The Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, University of Manchester, in an interview with Susan Johnson). LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL GROUNDING OF THE DESIGNER BABY DEBATE In October 2000, news was released of the world's first 'designer baby'--Adam Nash who was born on 29 August 2000 in the United States. He was chosen as a donor for his sister Molly, who suffered with Fanconi Anaemia, which is a rare genetic disease. Without a bone marrow transplant, Molly would have died before the age of 10. A suitable donor had not been found, so her parents decided to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to select an embryo that would not carry the disease-causing gene and would become a brother and a donor for Molly. At the time of his birth, Adam's cord blood was collected and later transplanted into his sister. Initial reports suggest that the treatment has been successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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7. Indicators of Progress.
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Clarke, David P.
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ECOSYSTEM management , *ECOSYSTEM health , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
Focuses on a report on the state of U.S. ecosystems, which include the lands, waters, and living resources, published by the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment in September 2002. Discussion on the need to study the environmental indicators; Implication of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; Factors to consider in protecting the ecosystems.
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- 2003
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8. Teng Baiyè and Mark Tobey: Interactions between Chinese and American Art in Shanghai and Seattle.
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Clarke, David
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ART ,AMERICAN art ,ARTISTS - Abstract
The article discusses interactions between Chinese and American art in China and the United States. Mark Tobey, an artist, was a pioneer in investigating the Asian artistic heritage as a resource for Western modernist art, and his work had a great influence on the development of abstraction that occurred in American painting after the Second World War. When Tobey discussed his artistic development he emphasized the importance of his study of Chinese brushwork, undertaken in Seattle with a Chinese friend, in liberating him from bondage to the Renaissance heritage and permitting him to discover the use of dynamic lines that had become the hallmark of his style. Teng Baiye, an artist, played a significant role in the development of sculpture in China.
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- 2002
9. The Fiscal Future Comes Due.
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Clarke, David, Rubin, John Richard, and Young, Kerry
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BUDGET deficits , *GOVERNMENT revenue , *MEDICAID finance , *MEDICARE financing , *SOCIAL security & economics - Abstract
The article discusses the budget proposals of U.S. President Barack Obama to address the growing problem of the country concerning deficit financing and rapid debt accumulation. It states that the president promised to elect bipartisan commission to make suggestions on how to fix the fiscal problems. It mentions that the government looked on increasing revenue as one way of addressing fiscal crises. It also tackles the issues on Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare entitlements.
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- 2010
10. Obama's First Budget.
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Clarke, David and Schatz, Joseph J.
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PUBLIC finance , *ECONOMIC forecasting , *FISCAL year , *FINANCIAL markets , *TAXATION , *LEVIES en masse , *U.S. states - Abstract
The article reports on the $3.55 trillion budget proposal of President Barack Obama for the 2010 fiscal period in the U.S. Part of this proposal is claimed to include the costly expansions and continuity in the role of the government to shield the financial markets of the country. Also added in the proposal are accordingly the considerations of the president to increase the taxes of the wealthy and raise new levies for the nation's fight to reduce carbon emissions.
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- 2009
11. Congress Clears Stimulus Package.
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Schatz, Joseph J. and Clarke, David
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LEGISLATION , *FINANCIAL crises , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *REPUBLICANS , *UNITED States legislators - Abstract
The article provides information on the $787 billion stimulus package legislation intended to address the emerging economic crisis in the U.S. It mentions that the bill for the stimulus package was passed in the U.S. Congress with majority of the Democrats and three Republicans voting for it. It adds that the U.S. Congress has considered several conference reports to enhance the stimulus package being offered in the bill.
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- 2009
12. Financial Rescue Becomes Law.
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Ives, Benton, Ota, Alan K., Allen, Jonathan, Hooper, Molly K., Schatz, Joseph J., Richert, Catharine, Hunter, Kathleen, Clarke, David, Jansen, Bart, Teitelbaum, Michael, Higa, Liriel, David Nather, and Ethridge, Emily
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FINANCIAL bailouts ,FINANCIAL crises ,BANKRUPTCY ,NEGOTIATION - Abstract
The article discusses various negotiations, lobbying efforts and issues related to the U.S. government's rescue of bankrupt financial institutions. Discussed are the final signing of the bill that would authorize Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. to buy up troubled mortgage-related securities, the negotiations between White House and Congress, negotiations between the Senate and House and the tax breaks and deposit insurance expansion provisions.
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- 2008
13. Patient Opposition Greets Bush Budget.
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Clarke, David
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DEMOCRATS (United States) , *BUDGET , *UNITED States elections - Abstract
The article discusses the strategy of delay by the U.S. Democrats concerning the 2009 budget of U.S. President George W. Bush. Experts note that the $3.1 trillion budget which begins on October 1, 2008 proposes to freeze domestic discretionary programs at current year levels. Increases in the budget for defense, other security programs, and foreign assistance are cited. Also noted is the possibility that House Democrats will postpone and ignore most spending decisions until after the November elections.
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- 2008
14. Congress' Role: Help Or Hinder.
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Rubin, Richard, Ives, Benton, Benson, Clea, and Clarke, David
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WAR on poverty (United States) ,UNITED States economic policy ,RECESSIONS ,SERVICES for the poor ,MIDDLE class ,UNITED States politics & government, 2001-2009 - Abstract
The article explores some issues that must be considered by the U.S. Congress in approving an economic stimulus legislation designed to boost the economy and prevent recession. The three areas in which lawmakers are looking to implement policies for economic stimulus include putting cash directly in the hands of the poor and middle class and potentially job-creating incentives for businesses to increase and accelerate business.
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- 2008
15. Fiscal 2008 'Omnibus' Details.
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Clarke, David and Higa, Liriel
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PUBLIC spending , *PRESIDENTS of the United States - Abstract
The article reports that the U.S. Congress, in its last major act of the 2007 session, sent U.S. President George W. Bush the most sweeping spending bill in 20 years, a $555 billion omnibus appropriations package containing the 11 fiscal 2008 spending bills that had not been enacted. $70 billion was included in funding for a war that the Democratic majority opposes, and less spending than most Democrats desired for domestic programs.
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- 2008
16. Labor-HHS Bill Clears; Veto Certain.
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Clarke, David, Rogin, Josh, and Wolfe, Kathryn A.
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LEGISLATIVE bills , *MILITARY budgets , *VETO , *PUBLIC spending - Abstract
The article reports that the U.S. Congress has sent President George W. Bush the fiscal 2008 Defense spending bill, which he is expected to sign, and the Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education bill, which he is expected to veto. It cites the reasons why Bush has threatened to veto the bill. The Labor-HHS conference report would provide $606.4 billion and contains over 2,200 earmarks totaling more than $1 billion. Senator Jim DeMint opposes the provisions that would make it easier for lawmakers to unofficially request special projects.
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- 2007
17. Labor-HHS, Veterans Bills Joined.
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Clarke, David, Allen, Jonathan, Conlon, Chuck, Rogin, Josh, Wayne, Alex, and Yoest, Patrick
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LEGISLATIVE bills , *GOVERNMENT agencies , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *VETO ,UNITED States armed forces appropriations & expenditures - Abstract
The article focuses on the strategy of U.S. Congressional Democrats to combine the Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS)-Education bill and the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs (VA) measure to support spending that are higher than the request of President George W. Bush. It cites that the president criticized the Democrats for linking defense spending with domestic funding increases. Senate Appropriations Chairman Robert C. Byrd stated that the president wants to veto domestic bills because they total $22 billion more than his budget request.
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- 2007
18. The 2 Percent Dissolution.
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Clarke, David
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PUBLIC spending , *UNITED States legislators - Abstract
The article discusses the approach taken by the U.S. Democratic majority in Congress to compromise with Republican officials on the 2008 budget. The congressional agenda from May to October 2007 will include the 12 yearly appropriations bills that fund the government's discretionary programs. It cites some congressional Democrats's disapproval of their leaders' aim to reform spending priorities. It states the senators who pose challenges to the Senate's spending bill process.
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- 2007
19. War Supplemental Heads to Veto.
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Higa, Liriel, Donnelly, John M., Ferrechio, Susan, and Clarke, David
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LEGISLATIVE bills ,VETO - Abstract
The article reports on a $124.2 billion war spending bill that has been proposed by U.S. Congressional Democrats on which U.S. President George W. Bush is certain to veto. It states that Bush opposes the bill due to a troop withdrawal language and a $21 billion in spending that exceeds his initial request. It mentions that independent Junior Senator Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut also opposed the measure.
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- 2007
20. Nematode Symbiont for Photorhabdus asymbiotica.
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Gerrard, John G., Joyce, Susan A., Clarke, David J., ffrench-Constant, Richard H., Nimmo, Graeme R., Looke, David F. M., Feil, Edward J., Pearce, Lucy, and Waterfield, Nick R.
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PATHOGENIC microorganisms ,BACTERIA ,HETERORHABDITIS ,SOIL nematodes - Abstract
Photorhabdus asymbiotica is an emerging bacterial pathogen that causes locally invasive soft tissue and disseminated bacteremic infections in the United States and Australia. Although the source of infection was previously unknown, we report that the bacterium is found in a symbiotic association with an insect-pathogenic soil nematode of the genus Heterorhabditis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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21. The elusive middle ground in environmental policy.
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Clarke, David
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ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
Comments on the necessity of a major change in the environmental policy of the United States. Information on the Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Act of 1995 passed by the House on February 28, 1995; Details of the growing frustration in various sectors regarding the attitude of the federal Government towards the environmental policy; Comments on the performance of the Environmental Protection Agency administrator Carol Browner.
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- 1995
22. Foreword.
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Clarke, David
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TECHNOLOGY laws , *SCIENCE & state - Abstract
Presents an overview of the topics discussed on the 1999 issue of 'Knowledge, Technology, and Policy' journal. Regulations governing science and technology; Discourse in managing policy; Rationalities in evaluating governance.
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- 1999
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23. 'Must Pass' Strategy Lacks That Old Pull.
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SCHATZ, JOSEPH J. and CLARKE, DAVID
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LEGISLATIVE bills , *UNITED States legislators ,AMERICAN Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Abstract
The article focuses on the fate of must-pass bills in the U.S. and stresses that the familiar must-pass strategy is not effective in the political environment, as of July 2010. It says that legislation once considered as must-pass in this environment has to overcome a new fiscal test. According to some House lawmakers who supported President Barack Obama's early stimulus plan and then voted against the December jobs bill, there is no longer widespread consensus that the country faces an economic emergency.
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- 2010
24. Proposed Spending Freeze Barely Chips at Debt.
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Clarke, David
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PUBLIC spending , *GOVERNMENT spending policy , *PUBLIC debts - Abstract
The article reports that President Barack Obama focuses on funding for the discretionary spending while giving little attention to the increasing debt of the nation. It mentions the 447 billion dollars proposed funding for holding non-security discretionary wherein half of the budget is set to the national security account and defense. It states that the proposal has triggered criticism due to the unequal funding for programs and agencies.
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- 2010
25. Fiscal Hawks Urge Holistic Treatment.
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Clarke, David
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BUDGET deficits , *BUDGET cuts , *HEALTH care reform policy , *MEDICARE , *MEDICAID - Abstract
The article focuses on the reduction of budget deficit in 2011 in U.S. through the savings in the health care reform. It mentions that the Senate health care bill will save 438 billion dollars while the House bill will save 396 billion dollars which are hoped to help reduce spending for Medicare and Medicaid programs. However, medical costs for the federal health care program for older people and other federal-state health programs for the poor are still expected to increase as time passes.
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- 2010
26. Obama Details $3.7 Trillion Budget.
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Krawzak, Paul M. and Clarke, David
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BUDGET , *PRESIDENTS of the United States , *FISCAL policy , *PUBLIC spending , *HEALTH policy - Abstract
The article focuses on the revelation made by President Barack Obama on his 2010 annual budget worth $3.7 trillion in the U.S. Peter R. Orszag, White House budget director notes that the Obama administration might plan to propose additional reductions in the fiscal budget spending. Obama administration officials illustrate that the proposed cuts serve as the beginning of their initiative to decrease wasteful spending and enhance the health care system.
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- 2009
27. Both Chambers Float Budget Plans.
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Clarke, David and Krawzak, Paul M.
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LEGISLATIVE resolutions , *GOVERNMENT spending policy , *ALTERNATIVE minimum tax , *BUDGET laws , *PUBLIC spending - Abstract
The article focuses on the resolutions drafted by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, setting the spending limits for the fiscal 2010 budget. Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad says some of the tax and spending proposals have to be reduced due to the struggling economy. Meanwhile, both presented higher tax revenue figures through an alternative minimum tax (AMT) that will affect more taxpayers in the coming years.
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- 2009
28. House Passes Spending Omnibus.
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Clarke, David and Schatz, Joseph J.
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LEGISLATIVE bills , *PUBLIC spending , *DISCRETIONARY income , *EDUCATIONAL programs , *RESEARCH - Abstract
The article reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has submitted a $410 billion discretionary omnibus spending measure. This measure include all the domestic spending that Democrats were unable to enact in 2008. It offers $31 billion more than the total discretionary funding in 2008 versions of the nine bills in the package. The spending bill would also provide increases for several programs in education, infrastructure and scientific research.
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- 2009
29. Senate Scales Back Its Stimulus.
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Schatz, Joseph J., Clarke, David, Krawzak, Paul M., Hunter, Kathleen, Gensheimer, Lydia, Jansen, Bart, Richert, Catharine, Epstein, Edward, Ota, Alan K., and Donnelly, John M.
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EDUCATIONAL finance laws , *ECONOMIC policy , *GOVERNMENT aid to education - Abstract
The article reports on the compromise economic stimulus bill proposed by the bipartisan senators with a $780 billion version of the measure (HR 1) that no longer contained Democratic funding for some education programs in the U.S. The compromise is predicted to cost less than the $940 billion bill under consideration on the Senate and the $819.5 billion measure passed by the House on January 28, 2009. It states that the compromise could win the support of Republicans to pass the bill. INSET: A Glut of Amendments.
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- 2009
30. Democrats Roll Out Stimulus Plan.
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Clarke, David
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PUBLIC spending , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *REPUBLICANS - Abstract
The article reports that House Democrats unveiled their $825 billion economic stimulus plan, which includes spending on infrastructure, health care and education and wide-ranging tax cuts. Although the plan drew immediate criticism from Republicans, Democratic leaders are hopeful that they can get the package through Congress by mid February of 2009. The author states that U.S. President Barack Obama hopes that the final legislation will create as many as 3 to 4 million jobs.
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- 2009
31. Hill Races to Clear Stopgap Spending.
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Higa, Liriel and Clarke, David
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BUDGET laws , *PUBLIC spending laws , *NATIONAL security finance -- Law & legislation , *LEGISLATIVE bills - Abstract
The article reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a stopgap spending legislation for fiscal year 2009 that is designed to finance the federal government until March 6, 2009. HR 2638 also includes provisions for three appropriations bills for fiscal 2009 that would fund Homeland Security, Defense and Veterans Affairs. The Senate is likely to approve the measure for the approval of U.S. President George W. Bush.
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- 2008
32. Vets' Issues Boost Democrats' Image.
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Clarke, David
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EDUCATION of veterans , *MEDICAL care of veterans , *GOVERNMENT spending policy , *POLITICAL parties - Abstract
The article reports on the initiatives of the Disabled American Veterans group for U.S. Democrat and Republican party leaders to push funding for education and medical treatment. The major parties are not divided on the need to increase veterans' spending but are rather divided on the question of how much more to spend. Details about President George W. Bush's spending policy for the veterans are cited.
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- 2008
33. Blueprints Gain Narrow Adoption.
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Clarke, David and Higa, Liriel
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BUDGET , *EXECUTIVE-legislative relations , *PUBLIC spending , *EXECUTIVE power - Abstract
The article focuses on the 2009 budget proposals being pushed by members of the U.S. Democratic Party. According to the author, the budget resolutions adopted both the U.S. Lower House and U.S. Senate contain few significant differences that the Democrats must resolve in conference. He notes, however, that there is little chance for the Democrats to attain any objectives while U.S. President George W. Bush is in office, who vowed to veto spending bills that goes beyond his budget request.
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- 2008
34. Chambers Set for Budget Debate.
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Clarke, David and Higa, Liriel
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DEBATE , *ALTERNATIVE minimum tax , *PUBLIC finance , *BUDGET deficits - Abstract
The article focuses on the debate of the U.S. House and Senate on how to pay the alternative minimum tax (AMT). The budget resolution of the House includes instructions to the Ways and Means Committee to write a reconciliation bill that would offset the revenue loss created by the change in the tax. The resolution of the Senate is said to allow for $35 billion stimulus plan to give added boost to the economy. It notes that the budget plans of the House and the Senate show deficits in 2009.
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- 2008
35. Democrats Relent on Spending.
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Clarke, David and Higa, Liriel
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PUBLIC spending , *MILITARY budgets , *DEMOCRATS (United States) - Abstract
The article focuses on the decision of U.S. congressional Democrats to combine the 11 unfinished fiscal 2008 spending bills into one omnibus package. The Democrats agreed to adhere to U.S. President George W. Bush's bottom line on appropriations for fiscal 2008. Once the defense spending is removed, the omnibus package is expected to come close to the amount proposed by the Bush administration.
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- 2007
36. Merger of Defense Bill and CR Cleared.
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Rogin, Josh, Clarke, David, Jansen, Bart, Epstein, Edward, and Ota, Alan K.
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MILITARY budgets , *LEGISLATIVE bills , *WAR finance , *WEAPONS systems - Abstract
The article reports on the approval of the annual Defense appropriations bill by the U.S. Congress on November 6, 2007 after attaching a stopgap measure to keep the remainder of the government operating for another month. The Democrats decided to keep funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan out of the bill. It cites the compromises on weapons systems made by House-Senate conferees in negotiating details of the Defense measure. It notes the mixed initial reaction to the proposed bridge fund among Democrats.
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- 2007
37. Senate Passes Defense Spending.
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Rogin, Josh, Clarke, David, Jansen, Bart, and Vadala, Greg
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LEGISLATIVE bills , *MILITARY budgets , *PUBLIC spending - Abstract
The article discusses the U.S. Senate passing of a $459.6 billion fiscal 2008 Defense spending bill while allegedly avoiding Iraq-related policies. Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee chairman Daniel K. Inouye initiated the passing of the bill (HR 3222) by opposing an amendment that would have set a timeframe for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. It says that the U.S. government has threatened to reject the appropriations bill if it will limit the war policies of President George W. Bush.
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- 2007
38. Search for a Compromise.
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Clarke, David, Allen, Jonathan, Higa, Liriel, Ferrechio, Susan, Kady II, Martin, Ota, Alan K., and Yoest, Patrick
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MILITARY spending , *UNITED States legislators , *IRAQ War, 2003-2011 - Abstract
The article focuses on the negotiations between Democrat legislators and U.S. President George W. Bush's administration over war spending after he vetoed a budget bill that requires troops withdrawal from Iraq. It set the withdrawal deadline in March 2008. Democrat and Republican legislators met to discuss the war funding. Bush mandated Chief of Staff Joshua B. Bolten, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Rob Portman and security adviser Stephen J. Hadley to negotiate with legislators.
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- 2007
39. Let them drink waste water.
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Clarke, David
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DRINKING water standards , *WATER reuse - Abstract
Reflects on the possibility of sewage water as the only source of drinking water in the 21st century. Factors contributing to the water dilemma; Sewage treatment projects in Tampa Bay, Florida and San Diego, California; Direct and indirect reuse of drinking water; Process of advanced treatment of potable waste water; Public acceptance of reclaimed waste water.
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- 1994
40. (Re) born in the EPA.
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Clarke, David
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ENVIRONMENTAL law - Abstract
Opinion. Comments on the priorities of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in pursuing its environmental regulation aims. Debate on hazards which pose the greatest risks to human health and environment; Plans to develop a report entitled `Reinventing EPA White Paper'; Scientific inconsistencies and health regulations; Funding for installing environmental regulations; Risk assessment.
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- 1994
41. Financing Nafta style is an edgy mix.
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Clarke, David
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FREE trade ,EXPORT credit ,ECONOMIC competition - Abstract
This article reports that Nafta has provided Canada, Mexico and the US with a union to boost trade flows — but it has also provided fuel for the greater debate on how trade should be conducted. Financing structures to support this trade are varied indeed, and here David Clarke examines how some of the players have set out their stalls. All in all, Nafta has created a tempting space for countless trade finance banks from within its borders and beyond to attempt to conquer. But the competition is tremendously fierce when the prize is a share of financing total trade among the three Nafta countries that has more than doubled, passing from US$306 billion to almost US$621 billion in 2002.
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- 2004
42. Talking about stroke rehabilitation can improve team processes.
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Clarke, David J.
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PREVENTIVE health services , *CEREBROVASCULAR disease prevention , *MEDICAL rehabilitation , *PHYSICAL medicine - Abstract
The article focuses on the moves initiated by the health sector of various countries to control the prevalence of stroke. The disclosure of the World Health Organization (WHO) that about 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year, classifying it as the most common causes of death and disability, has caused alarm in many countries including Canada, the U.S. and Great Britain. Such countries have developed strategies which focus on early intervention and treatment to control stroke.
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- 2008
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43. Foreword.
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Clarke, David
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EDITORS - Abstract
Focuses on the members of the editorial board of the publication 'Knowledge, Technology and Policy.' Specialization of Richard Woodbridge, founding partner of Woodbridge and Associates; Career highlights; Educational background of Daniel Klein.
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- 2000
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44. WHEN WE WERE KINGS.
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Clarke, David M.
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GOLFERS - Abstract
An obituary is presented for American golfer Arnold Palmer.
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- 2016
45. Fiscal Commission As Cornerstone.
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Clarke, David
- Subjects
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BUDGET deficits , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *REPUBLICANS ,UNITED States federal budget - Abstract
The article examines the issues associated with the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform of the U.S. It analyzes the inability of the commission to pass a budget policy due to divisions among its 18 members. It states that the public should have full access on the deficit problem faced by the commission through public outreach. Moreover, it mentions that election results will determine the actions of the Democratic and Republican members of the commission.
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- 2010
46. Tough Budget Tops Spring Agenda.
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Clarke, David
- Subjects
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LEGISLATION , *UNITED States legislators , *DEMOCRATS (United States) , *LEGISLATIVE bodies - Abstract
The article reports on the move of the congressional Democrats to fast track the legislative process after the rigorous health care bill in the U.S. It mentions that Democrat legislators have cleared their chambers of any initiatives that can be as politically difficult as the health care bill. It says that such move of the legislators is undertaken in order for them to get going on other priorities before which include legislations for job and taxes, food safety, and defense.
- Published
- 2010
47. Unbundling the Budget.
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Schatz, Joseph J. and Clarke, David
- Subjects
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TAX cuts , *DEBATE , *TAX rates , *TAXATION , *REPUBLICANS - Abstract
The article focuses on tax cut expiration renewal which leads to the opening of doors for debates concerning fiscal priority issues in the U.S. George K. Yin, chief of staff on the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation says that the expiration of tax cut creates a potential benefit from a budget standpoint. It also mentions the argument of the Republicans which points out that allowing the tax rate cuts to expire will result to a major tax increase in the middle of weak economy.
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- 2010
48. Democrats Scramble for Unity on Jobs.
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Clarke, David and Wolfe, Kathryn A.
- Subjects
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JOB creation , *JOB creation laws , *REPUBLICANS - Abstract
The article focuses on the 15 billion dollars jobs bill passed by the U.S. Senate on February 24, 2010 to promote job creation and serve as a counterproposal to House Rule (HR) 2847. Objections from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Liberal members, and Congressional Black Caucus' leaders over the pay-as-you-go rules for the bill are discussed. It also discusses comments on the bill such as from Caucus Chairwoman Barbara Lee, and the reaction of the Republicans on the issue.
- Published
- 2010
49. New Debt Panel Leaves Doubters.
- Author
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Clarke, David
- Subjects
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GOVERNMENT agencies , *PUBLIC spending , *ECONOMIC policy - Abstract
The article reports on the doubts and criticisms faced by U.S. President Barack Obama's formation of a new deficit and debt commission. The commission, which would be headed by former Senator Alan K. Simpson and former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles, is seen by the Congress as incomplete as it lacks lawful authority that is needed to push its recommendations to the Congress. Despite this, Obama is committed to pursue the commission, emphasizing its benefits to U.S. economy.
- Published
- 2010
50. Reid Opts for Narrow Jobs Bill.
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Schatz, Joseph J. and Clarke, David
- Subjects
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LEGISLATION drafting , *PAYROLL tax , *TRUSTS & trustees , *LEGISLATIVE bills , *TAX cuts - Abstract
The article reports on the issues regarding the Baucus-Grassley package. It states that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid accepted only the four elements of Baucus-Grassley package such as the payroll tax relief and Highway Trust Fund extensions for a smaller bill. Accordingly, U.S. President Barack Obama suggests that having a small bill package could be an initiating point for other jobs bill. Moreover, it cites that the Liberals stated that Baucus-Grassley package favors the tax cuts.
- Published
- 2010
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