JKlein_Impact+of+Congress

1. Standard time is set by the federal government. 2. Weather report provided to broadcasters through federal National Weather Service. 3. The electricity is brought to consumers through the help of federal subsidies and regulations. 4. All vaccinations are required by federal government. 5. Coffee beans imported through federal trade agreements. 6. Most newspapers are now recycled thanks to government and industry efforts. 7. Federal government oversees use of airwaves. 8. Cities can get federal funds for bike lanes to ease traffic congestion. 9. Federal emissions standards have dramatically reduced pollution from car exhaust. 10. Traffic safety laws are set by state and local government. 11. Car insurance is overseen by the states. 12. State requires written exams and driving test to get license. 13. Governments set safe speed limits, has tough laws against drunk driving. 14. Funds provided by Congress help to reduce class size. 15. Funds for teachers salaries come from the local and state government. 16. Public school teachers must be certified by the state. 17. Federal fruit classification and grading program. 18. Federal funds for school libraries and library media centers. 19. 75% of all student financial aid in the country is financed by the federal government. 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. Federal law requires equal access to education for individuals with disabilities; Congress provides funds to offset costs. 24. Minimum wage and overtime pay: Minimum standards set by congress. 25. Unemployment insurance: Joint federal-state program. 26. Cordless power tools originally developed by NASA 27. Federal workplace security standards have reduced injury 28. Numerous loan and technical assistance programs help small businesses 29. Federal State and Local parks funded by Congress 30. Major federal support for health research and hospital construction 31. Public lighting for safety provided by government 32. Joystick controller originally developed by NASA 33. Handling the mail was one of the first federal programs 34. Health codes for sanitation set by government 35. Meat inspected for bacteria by federal agencies