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The Cost Of Earmarks, Nicholis John Zappia Jun 2016

The Cost Of Earmarks, Nicholis John Zappia

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Finding revenue is a challenge that faces many municipalities in the United States. As the tax base continues to decline and demand for government services increases, local governments are forced to make hard choices. Low on the list of priorities for local governments is the maintenance, and construction of infrastructure. Traditionally there have been several ways for local governments to fund long-term infrastructure projects including, federal-aid through the process of earmarking. The practice of earmarking has been around since the first congress, but hit its peak between 2003 and 2007. The earmarking process is controversial for several reasons; earmarking bypasses …


Poverty In Thailand: Causes And Solutions, Nuntaporn Artontammakun Jan 2001

Poverty In Thailand: Causes And Solutions, Nuntaporn Artontammakun

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Poverty has been reduced substantially, but most poverty reducing programs have raised other problems out of poverty. This paper outlines the principal causes of poverty in an emerging nation-Thailand. It presents strategies for reducing the level of poverty.


Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy In California: The 1993 Property Tax Shift, Lynndee Ann Kemmet Jan 1994

Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy In California: The 1993 Property Tax Shift, Lynndee Ann Kemmet

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Controlling The Uncontrollables: An Examination Of The Capacity Of Congress To Reduce Government Expenditures For Entitlements, David Lawrence Horne Jan 1983

Controlling The Uncontrollables: An Examination Of The Capacity Of Congress To Reduce Government Expenditures For Entitlements, David Lawrence Horne

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Revenue Practices Used By California's Municipal Water Districts, John Wesley Gebb Jan 1980

Revenue Practices Used By California's Municipal Water Districts, John Wesley Gebb

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The Accrual Method Of Accounting In The Federal Government History And Analysis, Aly Saleh A. Saleh Jan 1979

The Accrual Method Of Accounting In The Federal Government History And Analysis, Aly Saleh A. Saleh

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A Comparative Analysis Of Electric Utility Ownership In California, Robert E. Tremont Jan 1978

A Comparative Analysis Of Electric Utility Ownership In California, Robert E. Tremont

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An Investigation To Determine The Impact Of Public Financing On The Joint Powers Authority, Louis M. Jarcho Jan 1978

An Investigation To Determine The Impact Of Public Financing On The Joint Powers Authority, Louis M. Jarcho

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No abstract provided.