Suggested Reading
Diamond, Peter. Social Security Reform. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2002.
An in-depth look at the problems facing social security, with some
thoughts on possible remedies.
Melnick, R. Shep. Between the Lines: Interpreting Welfare
Rights. Washington, D.C.: Brookings, 1994.
Melnick explores the role of the courts in welfare policy.
Rosenbaum, Walter A. Environmental Politics and Policy.
5th ed. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Press,
2001.
A thorough study of the making of environmental policy.
Van Dunk, Emily, and Anneliese M. Dickman. School Choice and
the Question of Accountability. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University
Press, 2003.
Van Dunk and Dickman examine school voucher programs and other methods of
school choice to assess their effectiveness.
Useful Websites
www.cdc.gov
At the home site for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
visitors can get information on diseases, vaccinations, and other health-related
issues.
www.census.gov
The United States Census Bureau compiles a great deal of statistical data
about the United States.
www.epa.gov
The website of the Environmental Protection Agency, the chief federal
agency charged with enforcing environmental laws.
www.fbi.gov
The best-known federal law enforcement agency is the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. Its website offers extensive data on crime in the United States.
www.ssa.gov
The Social Security Administration runs the social security program. Its
website contains statistics and information about the program.
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