Role+of+Congress

1. Standard time is set by the government 2. Weather provided to Broadcasters through federal National Weather Service 3. electricity is brought to us from federal subsidies and regulations 4. Safe water is provided by local government 5. toiletries and cosmetics monitored to make sure they are safe for consumers 6. Medications developed with research done at National Institutes of Health 7. Pet vaccinations required by federal government 8. Newspapers are recycled thanks to government effort 9. Milk pasteurization is required by state law and freshness date is due to government standards 10. Coffee beans imported through federal trade agreements 11. Agricultural research system has improved crop production 12. Nutrition labeling required on all food products 13. Garbage goes to environmentally safe landfill 14. Federal egg and meat inspection help insure food is safe 15. Government funds the construction of national roads 16. Cities get federal funds for bike lanes to ease traffic 17. Federal emissions standards have reduced pollution from cars 18. Traffic safety laws set by state and local governments 19. Federal and state governments provide subsidies to mass transit plus ensure bus safety 20. Global positioning system developed by department of defense 21. Car Insurance is overseen by the state 22. government sets safe speed limits 23. Government sets tough laws against drunk driving 24. Federal Government oversees use of airwaves 25. Federal Government provides copyright protection for music 26. Government make sure all cars have seat belts and airbags 27. Public school teachers must be certified by the state 28. Funds for teacher salaries come from local and state governments 29. Standardized tests required 30. Funds from Congress help to reduce class size 31. Federally supported research into best educational techniques 32. Federal fruit classification and grading program 33. Federal funds for school libraries and media centers 34. Financial aid is financed by the federal government 35. National Science Foundation equip science labs and train teachers
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