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The Role of ICDDR,B: A Success Story from Bangladesh
In late July 2007, Bangladesh experienced atypical torrential rains causing widespread flooding, affecting about 50 percent of its administrative districts. Floods are typically associated with contamination of surface water and…
Medication Compliance
Patient compliance of medications is a growing concern within the health care industry and considered a highly sensitive issue. It has been noted that approximately a quarter of patients do…
A Model for State Health Insurance Rate Authorities
As the federal government and the states explore options for controlling increases in the cost of insurance premiums, high-risk pools may offer a model which states can use for a…
Controlling Medicaid Spending in an Aging Population: Cost Versus Equity?
As Congress ponders options in health care reform, the nation is also facing a dilemma of how to provide cost-effective services that greatly benefit the increasing number of people aging…
Report Offers Ways to Stabilize National Debt
Washington, DC–A new joint report from the National Research Council and the National Academy of Public Administration offers U.S. leaders ways to address the nation's fiscal problems and…
State Income Taxes Push Many Families Deeper Into Poverty
Washington, DC–Sixteen states taxed working-poor families deeper into poverty last year, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Income tax bills on…
Dismantling Institutionalized Racism Workshop Attracts Large Audience for Evergreen Chapter
“Dealing with oppression and racism is about reclaiming our humanity as individuals and establishing social justice,” Glenn Harris told a standing room audience during a “Dismantling Institutionalized Racism” workshop.…
Teach for America: A Model for Attracting and Developing Talent
Many ASPA members probably know about the nonprofit organization Teach for America. If not, you should. Not just because of the great work that TFA does, but also because of…
Kuotsai “Tom” Liou Will Assume Presidency of Society in 2012
Kuotsai “Tom” Liou, a professor at the University of Central Florida, has been elected ASPA vice president and will become president of the organization in 2012. Liou will officially assume…
PA, Social Justice and the Right to a Roof Over Our Heads
The homeless have little income, little education and little representation. Any time a segment of the citizenry has significant needs and is effectively unrepresented in the democratic process, there is…
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