AWorwa_Impact+of+Congress

1 Standard time is set by the federal government 2 The electricity is brought to consumers through the help of federal subsidies and regulations 3 Cotton and wool programs are run by the dept. of agriculture 4 Fabrics are tested for safety by the consumer product safety commission 5 Weather reported by the federal national weather service 6 Medication is developed by the help of federal health research 7 Safe drinking water is provided by the local gov't 8 Cosmetics, Toiletries monitored safely 9 Government promotes recycling newspapers 10 Coffee beans imported through federal trade agreements 11 Vaccines provided through the government 12 Milk Pastuerization required by state law, freshness dated due to gov't standards 13 Agricultural research system had improved crop production 14 garbage is emptied into environmentally safe landfills 15 Gov't responsible for the maintenance if the roads 16 Congress requires air bags in cars. Saves many lives 17 The global positioning system was developed by the department of defense 18 Car insurance is overseen by the states 19 In order to get drivers license, state requires written exam and road test 20 Cities can get federal funds for bike lanes 21 federal emission standards have reduced pollution 22 traffic safety laws are set by state and local government 23 Goverment provides subsidies for mass transportation.. such as buses 24 Funds for teacher salaries come from the local government 25 Federal Fruit grading and classification programs 26 Curriculums required by the state 27 Standardized tests are required by the state 28 75% percent of financial aid financed by government 29 Grants provided through the national science foundation help equip science labs and train teachers 30 Guidance councelling programs passed by congress 31 Federal school lunch programs 32 State school cafeteria health regulations 33 federal law protects driscrimination against race, age, disability, or gender 34 Government sets minimum wage 35 Government uses IRA's to set retirement savings funds for workers