Protecting endangered species

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Critics of the ENdangered Species Act are calling for its repeal, claiming it infringes on constitutional property rights and slowed economic growth., costing the US thousands of jobs. Proponents of the bill, and even some opponents, agree that it has keep some species from extinction. The Clinton administration is attempting to make the Act less burdensome on business, while maintaining its ability to protect endangered species. The social,. political and economic aspects of the debate are dsicussed.

Environmental aspects, Endangered species, Protection and preservation, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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Restructuring the electric industry; will competition help or hurt consumers?

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The electric industry is undergoing restructuring, raising concerns on whether increased competition will benefit rate payers. Restructuring is occuring by opening the industry to greater competition. For example, seven states in 1996 mandated customer choice of power providers, creating competitive markets. Proponents of competition claim that lower prices will result, but skeptics doubt this. Utilities can also resist restructuring, seeing it as a threat to their customer bases.

Management, Competition (Economics), Electric utilities, Energy policy, Political aspects

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The jury system

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The O.J. Simpson trial made more clear to many Americans the role of the jury system in US justice administration, and most agree that some changes may be needed. The unanimous verdict requirement has drawn heavy fire, seen by many as a waste of time and money. Others, especially big business and Republicans, are calling for less jury control over some civil suits. These issues, as well as the effects of race in jury selection and jury decisions, are discussed.

Social aspects, Influence, Justice, Administration of, Administration of justice, Discrimination in criminal justice administration, Criminal justice discrimination, Jury selection, Jury, Juries, Simpson, O.J.

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