Sam+Olson+Impact+of+Congress

Standard time is set by the federal government Weather report provided to broadcasters through Federal National Weather service The electricity is brought to consumers through the help of federal susidies and regulations Toiletries, Cosmetics monitored so safe, not toxic for consumer use Safe drinking water provided by local government based on federal and state standards. Before congressional action in the 1970's, some city drinking water was linked to chemical poisoning and cancer Medications likely developed with help from extensive federal health research at national institutes of health, funded by congress Most newspapers are now recycled thanks to government and industry efforts Milk pasteurization required by state law; freshness dating on cartons due to government standards Agricultural research system has improved crop production; nutrition labeling required on food packaging Federal meat and egg inspections help to insure food is safe Garbage goes to environmentally safe landfill Coffee beans imported through federal trade agreements Had all vaccinations required by local government Major government role in funding the construction and maintenance of the nations roads Government sets speed limits, has tough laws against drunk driving Thousands of lives are saved through congresses requirement that cars have airbags and seatbelts Car insurance is overseen by the states State requires written and driving test to get license The global positioning system was developed by the department of defence Cities can get federal funds for bike lanes to ease traffic congestion Fuel standards have increased fuel efficiency for cars Federal government oversees use of the airwaves, provides copyright protection for the music Federal emission standards have greatly reduced pollution from car exhaust Traffic safety laws are set by state and local government Federal and state governments provide significant to mass transit, plus role in bus safety Funds for teacher salaries come from local and state government Federal fruit classification grading program Federally-supported research into best educational techniques; state curriculum requirements Funds produced by congress help to reduce class size Standardized competency tests in key subjects required by the state; increase federal support for accountability for results Public school teachers must be certified by the state Federal funds for school libraries and library media centers Grants provided through National Science foundation help equip science labs and train teachers Programs passed by congress to help reduce student drug use