ZW_Impact+of+Congress

Here are some ways that congress impacts our lives:

1 Standard time is set by the federal government 2 The weather report is provided by the Federal National Weather Service 3 Electricity is brought to consumers through the help of federal subsidies and regulations. 4 Cotton and wool programs are run by the Dept. of Agriculture 5 Fabrics tested for safety by the consumer product safety commission. 6 Safe drinking water is provided by the local government 7 Toiletries and cosmetics are monitored so that they are safe and not toxic 8 Medications are likely developed with the help of federal health research programs. 9 Coffee beans are imported through federal trade agreements. 10 Most newspapers are now recycled thanks to governmental efforts. 11 Garbage goes to environmentally friendly landfills 12 Milk is pasteurized by state law. 13 Pets are required to have vaccinations 14 Major governmental role in the construction of roads. 15 All cars are required to have airbags and seat belts by law. 16 Federal government oversees the use of airwaves. 17 Government provides copyright protection for music. 18 Car insurance is overseen by the states. 19 State requires written exam and driving test to get license. 20 Government sets safe speed limits. 21 Government sets tough laws against drunk driving. 22 GPS was developed by the Department of Defense. 23 Cities can get federal funds for bike lanes. 24 Federal emission standards have reduced pollution from car exhaust. 25 Traffic safety laws are set by state and local government. 26 Federal and state governments provide subsidies to mass transit. 27 Standardized competency tests are required by the state. 28 Public school teachers must be certified by the state. 29 Funds for teacher's salaries come from local and state government. 30 There is federally supported research into the best educational techniques. 31 Funds provided by congress help reduce class size. 32 Federal funds exist for school libraries and media centers. 33 College financial aid is financed mostly by federal government. 34 Programs are passed by congress to help reduce student drug use. 35 There are federal school lunch programs and state school cafeteria health regulations.