...Texas Tea Party It is widely believed that the strongest state level Republican Party is found in the state of Texas. The Republican Party of Texas has control of the senate, the state house of representatives and the state’s education board . Without a doubt, Texas is the strongest Republican state in the nation. Republicans now have majorities in 107 Texas counties that contain nearly two-thirds of the state’s population. Texas own George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States. Things haven’t always been so great for Texas Republicans. For over one hundred years, the Republican Party was not a viable force in Texas politics. We were the second party in a one-party state. During that time, the GOP failed to win a single statewide race and controlled only a handful of seats in the Legislature. Today’s Republican Party was founded in 1854 by a group of Mid-Western abolitionists opposed to the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, which allowed a choice of slavery in the new territories of Kansas and Nebraska. Texas, which had become a state in 1845, was right in the middle of the heated slavery controversy. Most state leaders were Democrats prior to the Civil War and thus supported the pro-slavery Confederacy. President Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president, gained the support of Texas Republicans and several prominent state leaders, like Sam Houston, Texas first Governor. However, most of those who decided to support Lincoln’s decision to defend the Union were...
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...This distrust began since the experiences of the American colonists under the rule of the British King and result to that was most states in America had fragile executives so they gave the power to the legislative branch. It’s embedded in the history of Texas where the residents lack faith in the Texas government. But as the years went by, the state grew the power of the governor and gave him/her the extent to do more, but that still didn’t change the fact that they weren’t up to date on “modern Texas” (156-157) Since the early statehood of Texas, it has been governed by a numerous amount of male figures. The state has had around forty-eight governors since the beginning of Texas government, like James Pinkney Henderson as the first governor to the present time of modern Texas, Gregory W. Abbott....
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...Nobody likes a robber.Especially when they live right next door. You see, the Americans had just gotten the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 which gave them lots of land. Then later Mexico gained its independence in 1821. After that in 1836 Texas decided to be independent too.(Background Essay) The Texans decided to sign a treaty with the U. S. and then the Americans got greedy again. They wanted the land from the Nueces River down to the Rio Grande. They wanted it so bad that they decided to go to war over it with Mexico. The United States might have been justified in going to war. No, the U. S. was not justified in going to war with Mexico because America was being disrespectful, America was stealing land, and America wanted a war. The first...
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...A vision for excellence Rene Rodea Grand Canyon University EDA-575 Educational Leadership in a Changing World May 1, 13 A vision for excellence Planning has become an important part of developing good management skills and governing of an educational organization. The Strategic Planning in Higher Education “clearly articulates that a proven methodology will yield strategic thinking from groups and more organizations in a innovative direction” (Center for Organizational Development and Leadership). Planning assures organizations stay in touch with the needs of the community. Planning will ultimately contribute to the growth and organizational stability of a learning community. There are two Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium standards that educators must consider when developing a successful work plan. Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium standard one specifies that “a school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community”. (GCU,2012 ISLLC pg. 18) Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium standard three specifies that “a school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment”. (GCU,2012 ISLLC pg.18)...
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...I for one would like to see uniform policies across the board for all states. A policy like that would further cement the military way of life, custom and motto of no man left behind. Works Cited CalVet Home Loans. CalVet Home Loans. California Department of Veteran Affairs. Web. 17 Nov. 2015. Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 2014. Web. 2 Nov 2015 Florida Veterans Benefit Guide. Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015. PDF File. 29 Oct 2015 LAWS RELATING TO VETERANS: GENERAL PROVISIONS. Online Sunshine. §§ 295-295.01-295.23. 2015. Web. 29 Oct 2015 VETERANS AND OTHER MILITARY PERSONNEL; DEPENDENTS. Statutes Legislature, Texas. §§ 53.341. 2015. Web. 15 Nov 2015 Veteran Population. NATIONAL CENTER FOR VETERANS ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. Department of Veteran Affairs. Web. 15 Nov....
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...Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to… 1. Evaluate the role of interest groups in Texas. Chapter 7 discussed various forms of participation in the political process. Being an active member of an interest group is yet another form of political participation and a way to exert influence on the government. Chapter 7 also demonstrated that voter participation in Texas is relatively low. This lack of citizen involvement in elections leads to a corresponding increase in the importance and influence of interest groups in Texas politics. Indeed, it is frequently not the individual, or even the more broadly defined “public opinion,” that influences government, but rather these interest groups that have the ear of public officials. However, interest groups are not necessarily “others” but are often “us” as we act in concert with like-minded or similarly interested citizens. An interest group is an organization of individuals sharing common goals that tries to influence governmental decisions. This term is often used interchangeably with the term “lobby group,” although lobbying is a specific activity or technique (discussed later) whereby interest groups attempt to influence legislation. Sometimes the term political action committee (PAC) is also used to refer to interest groups. PACs are organizations that collect and distribute money to candidates and, as such, are a more specialized kind of interest group. Often, broad-based interest groups have PACs associated with...
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...PEOPLE Our People make Southwest Airlines one of the world’s most admired companies. As our greatest asset, our People create a FUN travel experience; respond with compassion when travel plans change; generate innovative ideas that enhance the Customer Experience; and donate their time and LUV to those who need it. At Southwest Airlines, we’re a Family dedicated to our Employees, our Customers, and the communities we serve. Our unique corporate Culture, commitment to giving back, and putting Employees first contributes to our being recognized as a best place to work. Southwest Airlines offers our Employees the freedom to pursue good health, create financial security, travel, make a positive difference, learn and grow, create and innovate, work hard and have FUN, and stay connected. In return, our Employees respond with passion, commitment, and a rich diversity of perspectives that translate into better Customer Service and a dedication to doing the right thing. Our Customers fly Southwest Airlines not only for programs like Bags Fly Free,® but because they like us. Together, as the hometown carrier that cares, we aspire to make a positive difference by giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment to giving back gives our Employees a sense of pride and purpose that Southwest Airlines does the right thing. With a Warrior Spirit, a Servant’s Heart, and Fun-LUVing Attitude, we strive to do what’s right by our stakeholders and each other. It’s the Southwest...
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...Table of Contents Company and Background....................................................................................................................................4 Rationale..................................................................................................................................................................4 Target Audience.......................................................................................................................................................4 Company History.....................................................................................................................................................5 Legal Status..............................................................................................................................................................5 Company Issues.......................................................................................................................................................5 Vision Statement......................................................................................................................................................6 Mission Statement....................................................................................................................................................6 Ethics.....................................................................................................................................
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...Settlers were unfairly forced to accept the state religion with no other choice in hand. No alternative was made to accommodate every individual’s belief. The settlers were also forced to rely on Santa Anna to equip each family with the proper necessities such as a formal education system. But, overtime Mexico had still failed to provide the settlers with a public educational system. Which, in return, would prevent the Texans and Mexican from self-governing. Dictator Santa Anna had also disallowed the right to bear arms, forcing the people to surrender the main source of self-defense against “tyrannical governments.” Texans were forced to sacrifice many personal freedoms due to Santa Anna’s harsh decisions. These social disadvantages had affected the ease of Texan’s life causing Texans to rebel against...
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...Everyone remembers the Robin Hood Character? If you don’t, he was a person that stole money from the rich and gave it to the poor. Texas law has come up with a plan do to the same thing involving rich and poor school districts. This plan is called Robin Hood named after this fictional character. The law is designed to tax money from the richer school districts and give it to the poorer districts. There is a lot of controversy over this law, but in reality Robin Hood is a very good thing. One of the most important goals of this law is to give kids equal opportunities. Many children are born into poor families that live in a poorer neighborhood, which isn’t their fault and they can do nothing to help it. The Robin Hood plan gives these children to get the exact same quality education as a more privileged child living in a richer district. With the extra money the poorer districts schools are able to buy new books, computers, and other materials, so that every school is kept up to date. Another good general idea is that this plan will create a more educated public in those poorer cities. With the future of that city getting a strong education, the future public in general will be brighter. Robin Hood will improve the poor cities and help their economy in the long run. Using the Robin Hood will also result in less crime. This plan will keep children in the classroom and off the streets. It will also give them the education to go get a job out of school, instead of turning to crime...
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...4th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 6th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 3rd at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 5th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 2nd at 12:00p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Thanksgiving Meal) Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Christmas Meal and Gifts) *Meeting times are subject to change or cancel. Notice for these occurrences will be given. The People’s Caucus of San Antonio is a peer group whose mission is to unify the HIV + community by gathering information and input from persons living with HIV/AIDS and using this information to bring change and excellence to San Antonio and South Texas. Our role is to be a voice of all people living with HIV/AIDS. Call Laura Castro one week in advance to let us know that you would like to attend. The number is: 210-335-7056. We need to know ahead of time so we can have enough food for everyone. All our meetings are held at: 611 E. Myrtle San Antonio,...
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...interesting to me because of all the moving pieces. In Mexico you had the Federalist going against the Consecutives. The whole time this was going on you had the Abolitionist opposing the war, thinking that America wanted Mexico just to add more slave states. At this time the term “MANIFEST DESTINY” was coined . In August 1843 Santa Anna threaten war with America if they were to incorporate Texas into the Union. Herrera (new president of Mexico) didn’t take this stance. With the encouragement from Great Britain President Herrera decided to resolve the issue of Texas with diplomacy rather than war. President Herrera then told America to send an ambassador to negotiate the Settlement of the Texas boundary. America sent Ambassador Slidell to negotiate for Texas, but his intensions involved more than just the State of Texas. When Ambassador Slidell went into Mexico he had every intention to buy California and New Mexico from Mexico. United States made an offer of 25 million dollars for The Rio Grande border in Texas and another 25 to 30 million for Mexico’s provinces of Alta California (California) and Santa Fe De Nuevo Mexico (New Mexico). Mexico was not inclined nor in position to negotiate. The Mexican people thought by selling the territories to the United States that it would tarnish there national honor. The Centralist, Federalist, and not even Mexican Moderates liked Ambassadors...
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...Southwest Airlines: Using Human Resources for Competitive Advantage 1. What are the key elements of Southwest Airline’s history? Why are these elements important to understanding Southwest? First of all, from its inception, Southwest has encouraged its employees to identify with others at the company, deliver great customer service, and have fun. Secondly, Southwest’s strategy was to pursue a low fare. So the company concentrated on flying to airports that are underutilized and close to a metropolitan area and also emphasized point-to-point routes, with no central hub and an average flight time of 65 minutes. This paid off in shorter turnaround times and higher equipment use. Thirdly, consistent with its strategy of low costs, low fares, and frequent flights, Southwest also kept its fares simple. The company typically offered only two fares on a route, a regular coach and an off-peak fare. Through looking at these key elements of Southwest Airline’s history, we got an idea of how Southwest Airlines ran its business and why this company has been profitable in every one of the last 21 years, a record achieved by no other major U.S. airline. The best way to understand the current situation of a company is to look back at important things that happened in this company in the past. 2. What is Southwest’s business/operational strategy? Southwest’s operational strategy is to fly just one aircraft type to cut down on training and maintenance costs, use smaller, less congested...
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...principal’s office to the courthouse, the author, Deborah Fowler, takes the stance that schools in Texas and other states have been historically safe for students and teachers even before it was commonplace for law enforcement officers to be assigned to them. The author states that since the release of the motion picture “The Blackboard Jungle” more than fifty years ago, popular media has fed the public’s concerns about juvenile delinquency. (Fowler, 2011) Fowler further states that those fears by the public are not supported by historical data, which document very few incidents involving youth and weapons in the nation’s public schools from the 1950’s to the present. Publicity around “isolated incidents” of school violence such as the Columbine shootings has increased the fears of the public as it pertains to violence in our schools. (Fowler, 2011) The author concentrates on the state of Texas in her article and cites that minor offenses such as class disruption have been criminalized, with students receiving Class C misdemeanor tickets each year. Fowler points out that historically the nation’s schools have been safe to include those in high-crime areas. School discipline has become more punitive in nature and in Texas and other states school discipline has begun to shift from the “schoolhouse to the courthouse.” Fowler cites a study by the Public Policy research Institute at Texas A&M University that the single most predictor of future involvement in the juvenile justice...
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...QUESTION 1: What is the strategy of Southwest Airlines? Southwest’s strategy has two overarching themes: 1) Operate as a leading low-fare carrier, and 2) their mantra, “Happy employees make for happy customers.” There are several components to each, which are described in detail below. 1) OPERATING AS A LEADING LOW-FARE CARRIER There are several factors to this strategy: Low fares: SWA had the lowest fares in the industry and endeavored to keep it that way. Low costs: Southwest had the ability to charge low fares in part due to low overhead. Lost cost measures included the following: * Identical fleet of airplanes: This minimized the number of parts required for upkeep and maintenance, and it reduced carrying costs. It allowed SWA to simplify and harmonize training and operating procedures. Finally, not only was inventory “interchangeable” across the organization, staff could have moved freely from one location to the next with little to no training time required. * No meals on flights: A savings of $40 per passenger. * No seat assignments: No staff resources were required to maintain or change seat assignments, and no electronic system capacity was required to track/record such transactions. Simplified approach: Southwest kept the fare structure simple. * Only two types of fares: Regular and off-peak fares (no business class, first class.) * Consistent “within state” fares: For instance, a passenger can fly anywhere within...
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