Category: Articles

April 28, 2000

David W, Almasi, Editor The National Center for Public Policy Research Amy Moritz Ridenour, President 20 F Street, NW #700 * Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 507-6398 * Fax (301) 498-1301 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationalcenter.org Contents * Big Donor Under House ...
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Elian Gonzalez Seizure Case Not Isolated; Federal Government Frequently Violates the Rights of Innocent Americans

New Book Details Many Cases of Federal Agents Wrongfully Arresting Americans in a Heavy-Handed Manner The shocking scene of U.S. Border Patrol Agents pointing an automatic weapon at 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez and the fisherman who saved him is unfortunately a ...
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The History of Earth Day

Earth Day 2000 Fact Sheet The History of Earth Day April 22, 2000 marks the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, which was invented to commemorate environmental awareness. Much about the environment has changed for the better since the first Earth ...
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Inconsistent Concern Over Confederate Celebrations; Black Group Wonders If Politics Taint Selective Protests

High-profile black leaders and politicians appear to be selective in their outrage over commemorations of the Confederacy. Members of the African-American leadership network Project 21 point out that state observances of the Confederacy in the home states of President Bill ...
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Civil Rights or Political Wrongs?: Government Agency Improperly Weighs In Against Colorblind Justice

Members of the African-American leadership network Project 21 are appalled at the politicization of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in forcing a "poll vote" to condemn colorblind college admissions and state contracting in the state of Florida. Project 21 ...
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The Rising Cost of Regulations Since the First Earth Day

Earth Day 2000 Fact Sheet The Rising Cost of Regulations Since the First Earth Day The cost of environmental and risk regulations on the economy has risen from $80 billion per year in 1977 to an estimated $267 billion in ...
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Environmental Progress Since the First Earth Day

Earth Day 2000 Fact Sheet Environmental Progress Since the First Earth Day Air Quality: The nation's air quality index shows that air quality in the U.S. has improved 42% since 1980 due to a significant decrease in the levels of ...
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Earth Day Reflections

Earth Day 2000 Fact Sheet Earth Day Reflections "One effect of the success of the environmental movement over the last thirty years is that environmental issues have become more intangible. Because of our success in cleaning up much of the ...
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2000 Earth Day Information Center

Free "Earth Day Interview Locator Service" and Earth Day Fact Kit Available to Journalists 150 Scientists, Economists and Public Policy Experts in 28 Environmental Fields Available for Earth Day 2000 The Earth Day Information Center is offering a free Earth ...
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March 17, 2000

The National Center for Public Policy Research 777 N. Capitol St., NE, Suite 803 * Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 507-6398 * Fax (301) 498-1301 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationalcenter.org Contents * EPA Fines Businesses Because the Economy Grew * Foreign Nations ...
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