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Public Agenda Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Nonpartisan examination of issues facing the American public. Includes subject overview, a collection of recent news coverage, graphs and charts, various perspective pieces, major proposals relative to the issues, as well as an...
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The White House

The White House: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page from the White House provides information on the Presidential agenda regarding major topics such as Immigration, Civil Rights, Defense, Economy, Education, Health Care, Taxes, and more.
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CNN

Cnn Money: Social Security

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN special report that provides an abundance of material on social security issues. Topics include social security reform, retirement planning, a retirement calculator tool, President Bush's economic agenda, and more. Very informative...
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Digital History

Digital History: Labor Protests

For Students 9th - 10th
A sure sign that manufacturing was moving from the home to the factory was the organization of skilled workers to protest wage reductions and working conditions. Read about the tension between these skilled workers and their employers as...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Breakdown of the Party System

For Students 9th - 10th
As the Whig Party collapsed and the new Republican Party was forming, there was a flash-in-the pan party, the Know Nothing Party, that filled the void for a few years. Read about the success of the party in electing legislation, and find...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: "Morning in America"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
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Other

What Political Capital? Some Question Whether President Is a Lame Duck

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the loss of power and influence of President George W. Bush in setting political agenda as his approval rating drops and Democrats now control Congress.
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Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: China's Agenda 21

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive reform program proposed for the Chinese economy, environment, agriculture, transportation, etc. The full text for all 69 programmes are linked to this page.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Historical Overview of the National Woman's Party [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this historical overview of the National Woman's Party, an organization focused on giving women the right to vote. Find out about some of the important figures in the fight and the ways the women tried to push their agenda. [pdf]
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Delaware Department of Education: State Board of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides the goals of the state board, as well as the names and biographies of the board members, meeting agendas and highlights, and information on actions taken by the board.
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United Way of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the United Way of America. Information covers the mission, vision, community impact and agenda. You can also find the latest news about the community work of the United Way.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Apollo to the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. space program and the role President John F. Kennedy took in setting the agenda for manned space flight to the moon.
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Indiana State Board of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Locate names and pictures of board members, agendas of board meetings, minutes of those meetings, press releases, and actual videos of previous meetings.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A New Coalition

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration after his decisive re-election in 1936. Discusses political party organization and the debate over government responsibility to citizens.
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Le Soleil

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely complete, fully searchable daily newspaper site from Quebec city. Many special sub-sections such as cars, fashion, outdoors, etc. Written in French.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Department of Labor's homepage. Contains information on programs, services, laws, and regulations. Includes a library, newsroom, and guide to DOL agencies.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Citizens' Groups and Lobbies

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the role of political action committees (PAC), interest groups, and lobbies in the forming of public agenda and political processes.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of Eleanor Roosevelt's importance to her husband's administration and agenda. Accompanied by a photograph taken by Lotte Jacobi.
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Green Party of Canada/parti Vert Du Canada, Gpc/pvc

For Students 9th - 10th
Increasingly the Green Party has been successful in democratic politics in Canada. The Greens are a party that has comparable parties in Europe and the United States. The party is primarily interested in maintaining sustainable...
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Early congresswomen struggled with their identity in Congress. Was it better to work within the institutional channels or push a "feminist" agenda? Examine different viewpoints on this issue in the following summary.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Organizational Efforts

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Women's Caucus to PAC's dedicated to electing women, Congresswomen began to organize to push their agenda's and support the election of women in government. Examine the timeline of these organizations and the needs that...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
President Benjamin Harrison did not put forth a strong domestic agenda of his own, but find out what legislation he supported that was offered by various congressmen.
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U.s. House Committee on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This website focuses on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The site discusses the members and the agenda of this committee. You can view the schedule of this committee on-line too.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: New Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
Women elected to Congress between 1955-1976 were well-educated and often leaders in business and society. They had clear goals they wanted to accomplish that centered around issues that affected women's lives. This feminism shaped their...

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