JZandlo-Impacts+of+Congress

35 ways congress and government impact my life:

1. Standard time is set by the federal government 2. Most newspapers are now recycled thanks to government and industry efforts 3. Federal egg and meat inspections ensure food is safe 4. Coffee beans are imported through federal trade agreements 5. Milk pasteurization is required by state law; freshness dating is due to federal standards 6. Thousands of lives are saved through congress's requirement to have seat belts and air bags 7. Joystick controller was originally developed by NASA with federal funds for the lunar rover 8. Federal government oversees the use of airways and provides copyright for music 9. There are federal investigations into price gouging, states check to make sure pumps dispense full gallon 10. Handling of the mail was one of the very first federal government services 11. Funds provided by congress help to keep class sizes down 12. Public school teachers must be certified by the state 13. Funds for teacher's salaries come from local and state taxes 14. There is a federal fruit classification and grading program 15. Federal funds for school libraries and media centers 16. 75% of all school financial aid is financed by the federal government 17. Grants provided for by the National Science Foundation help equip labs and train teachers 18. Programs passed by congress help to lower student drug use 19. Federal law requires equal access to education for individuals with disabilities congress provides funds to offset these costs 20. Computers provided to schools through government grants and corporations 21. Government programs to develop apprenticeships and job relevant programs in high school 22. Girls were able to participate in sports equally with the passing of title IX by congress 23. Health codes for sanitation have been set by the government 24. Numerous loans by the government help small businesses succeed 25. there are a variety of federal, state and local parks- from recreation areas to historical sites 26. Bank deposits are guaranteed through FDIC 27. The treasury department makes 20 million coins and 1 billion currency notes each year 28. Safe drinking water is provided by local government based on federal and state standards 29. Government sets safe speed limits and has tough laws against drunk driving 30. Federal workplace safety standards have sharply reduced the overall workplace injury and death rate 31. Federal and state programs help support business research and development of new products 32. Labeling content in grocery stores is required by congress 33. Police receive funding and support from all levels of government 34. There is major federal support for health research and hospital construction 35. Public lighting for safety is provided by the government