I highly recommend this article because it is a good example of many points discussed in Unit 1 for our class. The article shows examples of federalism, grant programs, states rights, and political ideology. "Little Love from Guvs for Obama" http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/02/25/little-love-guvs-obama/ also references the checks and balances of government.
"Little Love from Guvs for Obama" details issues between the state executive branch (governors), and the federal executive Barack Obama. The article highlights issues facing the states as they try to eliminate or reduce the power and scope of government worker unions in an economically tough time. It also discusses Medicaid and the new national health care plan and how states are trying to cope with a federally mandated program that will cost the states large amounts of money. The article also discusses the politics of trying to implement policy while also seeking to please the people who are key to re-electing the politicians involved. I found it fascinating how much of the Unit 1 reading became more relevant with modern day examples I could relate to and I think you will too.
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