SHogan_Impact+of+Congress

1. Standard time set by the government 2. Electricity is brought to consumers through the help of federal subsidies and regulations. 3. Weather report provided to broadcasters through Federal National Weather Service. 4. Cotton and Wool programs run by Dept. of Agriculture. 5. Fabrics tested for safety by Consumer Product Safety Commission. 6. Safe drinking water provided by local gov. based on state standards. 7. Toiletries, cosmetics monitored so safe, not toxic for consumers to use. 8. Newspaper recycled thanks to gov. and industry efforts. 9. coffee beans imported through federal trade agreements. 10. pet vaccination required by gov. 11. gov requires airbags and seatbelts in vehicles, saves lives 12. gov sets safe speed limitsand tough laws against drinking and driving 13. global positioning system set up by Dept. of Defense 14. car insurance overseen by states. 15. gov requires written exam and driving test to get license 16. federal fruit classification and grading program 17. public school teachers must be certified by state 18. funds for teacher salary comes from local and state gov. 19. funds provided by congress help to reduce class size 20. grants provided through national science foundation help equip science labs and train teachers. 21. programs passed by congress to help reduce student drug use. 22. federal school lunch program; state school cafeteria health regulations 23. minimum wage and overtime pay set by minimum standards set by congress 24. joint federal state program helps workers who have lost their jobs 25. IRA's and other plans encourage workers' retirement savings 26. meat inspected for bacteria by federal agency. 27. state regulates alcohol sales 28. numerous loan and technical assistance programs to help small businesses succeed 29. variety of federal state and local parks from recreational areas to historic sites 30. labeling of content of grocery products required by congress 31. bar code scanner at checkout originally developed by space program 32. police receive funding and support from all levels of gov. 33. major federal support for health health research hospital construction 34. public lighting for safety provided by local gov. 35. joystick controller originally developed by NASA with federal funds. 36. state checks to make sure pump at gas station dispenses full gallon