The United States federal government, through a combination of statutes and regulations, has imposed restrictions on the activities of photojournalists that are not equally applicable to those of their print colleagues. For example, two statutes of the United States Code prohibit the photographing of defense installations and military equipment…

Disclosure of information to the investing public is a primary purpose of federal regulation of the securities industry and one of the primary duties and responsibilities of financial public relations practitioners. Disclosure requirements are numerous, with most mandating publicly held corporations to disclose information. Some requirements,…

A study was conducted to assess the indications in print of news borrowing (reporting news distributed by second hand or government controlled sources) in the 1970s, and to examine the relationship between borrowed news and the restrictions and reductions in newspapers' overseas news staff. The "New York Times" and the "Chicago…

The studies counterplan, frequently used as a debate strategy by the negative, is unlikely to produce the desired effect in the United States Congress, its frequently mentioned target. First, Congress tends to move slowly, which implies that an optimal solution determined by a studies counterplan may not be adopted soon after the completion of the…

An examination of the various definitions of the term "development journalism" shows that in some contexts it refers to the communication process that is used to serve the development goals of the government. Usually called development support communication, such journalism uses all forms--mass media, folk media, and small group and…

Established by Congressional Act in 1950, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is charged with a variety of responsibilities in the areas of education, research, applications of research, data gathering, and information dissemination. The foundation is governed by an appointed director and a national board and is primarily funded by the federal…

This document presents a historical review of the relationship between higher education and the government. Five less publicized reasons stated by former generations of college presidents in their opposition to federal funding are indicated to provide a perspective from which to review Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It is suggested…

During fiscal year 1973, President Nixon ordered the impoundment of about 18 billion dollars in Federal funds for domestic programs. A large portion of that amount was used to slash federal funding for education programs. The entire impoundment controversy revolves around the doctrine of separation of powers. Insofar as the President has refused…

Discusses results of recent research and highlights directions for applied research. Emphasizes partnerships to encourage research and practice communities to seek ways to work together. (JOW)

Presents a general discussion of migration from the perspective of human rights. Focuses on refugees; women, children, and the aged; freedom to migrate; internal migration; and refugees in Canada. (KH)

Article consists of a speech given by President Reagan at a 1982 meeting of Black college presidents, a Presidential memorandum on Black colleges delivered to the heads of executive departments and agencies, and a review of Reagan administration actions and policies affecting Black colleges and universities. (GC)

This pamphlet recounts remarks of Education Secretary Rod Paige at the opening of a meeting of chief state school officers. Drawing on the analogy of George Washington's friendships, the Secretary pledged the department's support and resources to the states but also the department's firm resolution in expecting compliance with President George W.…

In 1993 the government of the United Kingdom introduced a raft of measures designed to improve practice in postcompulsory, nonadvanced education. A survey of postcompulsory institutions suggests that the same policies have led to different outcomes in the two main types of institution: general further education colleges and sixth form colleges.…

An event such as congressional boundary redistricting, so ripe with political confrontation, provides a fertile ground for the profuse growth of political rhetoric. The traditional two-party political system, charged by the two well-developed adversarial philosophies, generates a highly charged environment with messages begging for analysis. After…

Contending that public broadcasting has great potential to invigorate national discourses and to function as an agent of social change; at the beginning of the 21st century, many public television licensees are united solely by a core programming schedule and the need to raise funds at least four times a year. The paper traces the history of…