Rachels'+Congress+Proj.

1. Weather reported to broadcasters through federal national weather services 2. Electricity is brought through federal subsides and regulations 3. Toiletries and cosmetics are monitored so they are safe and non toxic for consumers use 4. Safe drinking water by local government and federal and state standards 5. Coffee beans are imported through federal trade agreement 6. Vaccinations for pets are required by all local government 7. Garbage is taken to environmental safe landfills 8. Agriculture research system has improved crop productions and it is required for all foods to have nutritional labeling 9. Federal egg and meat inspections help to ensure food is safe 10. Most newspapers are recycled thanks to government and industry efforts 11. State law requires that milk is pasteurized and has a freshness dating label on the cartoon due to government standards 12. Major government role in funding the construction and maintenance of nations roads from super highways to local streets 13. GPS was developed by Department of Defense 14. Federal Government oversees use of the airwaves and provides copy right protection for music 15. Car insurance is overseen by the states 16. State requires written exam and driving test to obtain a license 17. Government sets safe speed limits and tough laws against drunk driving 18. Federal Standards have risen fuel efficiency for cars 19. 1,000 lives have been saved because Congress requires cars to have airbags and seat belts 20. Cities can get federal funds for bike lanes to ease traffic congestion 21. Federal emissions standards have dramatically reduced pollution from car exhaust 22. Traffic safety laws are set by state and local government 23. Funds for teacher salaries come from local and state government 24. Federal fruit classification and grading program 25. Funds provided by congress help reduce class sizes 26. Public school teachers must be certified by the state 27. Today, about 75% of all student financial aid in the country is financed by the federal government 28. Grants provided through National Science Foundation help equip science labs and train teachers 29. Programs passed by congress help reduce student drug use 30. Federal school lunch programs: state school cafeteria health regulations 31. Savings programs = IRA's and other plans encourage workers' retirement savings 32. Federal funds for school libraries and library media centers 33. Fabrics are tested for safety by Consumer product safety commission 34. Federal and State governments provide significant subsides to mass transit, plus role in ensuring bus safety 35. Federal and State programs help support business research and development of new products