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… are easier to fire and discipline. In addition, millions of state government employees work under federal grants, in … are easier to fire and discipline. In addition, millions of state government employees work under federal grants, in … - page 77
… while leaving the great majority of domestic activities to state, local, and private governance. As James Madison explained: “The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects, which, in the … and the internal order, improvement and prosperity of the state.”*? Modern progressive politics has simply given the … - page 77
… 1324 See Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, “Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: … 77 … See Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, “Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: … - page 77
… and foreign affairs makes the Departments of Defense and State first among equals. Originating in the George … the Declaration of Independence, was the first Secretary of State. Despite such long and storied histories, neither … and foreign affairs makes the Departments of Defense and State first among equals. Originating in the George … - page 77
… However, Miller adds that “[c]ritically, the United States must be able to do this at a level of cost and risk … However, Miller adds that “[c]ritically, the United States must be able to do this at a level of cost and risk … - page 77
… had leftist priorities imposed from above, the problem at State comes largely from within. Former State Department director of policy planning Kiron Skinner writes in Chapter 6, “[L]arge swaths of the State Department’s workforce are left-wing and predisposed … - page 77
… Skinner writes that State should also - 1347 Skinner writes that State should also stop skirting the Constitution’s … the Bureaucracy Page number 77 … Skinner writes that State should also stop skirting the Constitution’s … - page 77
… Primorac asserts that the United States - 1354 Primorac asserts that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) must be … Page number 77 … Primorac asserts that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) must be … - page 77
… following chapters are adopted, what Skinner says about the State Department could be true for other parts of the … following chapters are adopted, what Skinner says about the State Department could be true for other parts of the … - page 77
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… vital role in the prosperity and flourishing of the United States. Americans use trucks, tankers, and trains to keep … vital role in the prosperity and flourishing of the United States. Americans use trucks, tankers, and trains to keep … - page 619
… appropriately by transportation asset owners: primarily states, municipalities, and the private sector. Chapter … appropriately by transportation asset owners: primarily states, municipalities, and the private sector. … The U.S. … - page 619
… original policy framework. It also removes incentives for state and local officials to ensure that investments are … original policy framework. It also removes incentives for state and local officials to ensure that investments are … - page 620
… Congress to send transportation grants to each of the 50 states and allow each state to purchase the transportation services that it thinks are best. Such an approach would enable states to prioritize different types of transportation … - page 621
… funding should be focused on formulaic distributions to the states, which know best their transportation needs and are … funding should be focused on formulaic distributions to the states, which know best their transportation needs and are … - page 621
… infrastructure development projects in the United States.”® This lofty-sounding goal in practice means that … infrastructure development projects in the United States.”® This lofty-sounding goal in practice means that … - page 621
… economy standards for new motor vehicles sold in the United States. This mandate was established in the Energy Policy … economy standards for new motor vehicles sold in the United States. This mandate was established in the Energy Policy … - page 626
… is exclusive to DOT. EPCA expressly preempts states from adopting or enforcing any different requirement … is exclusive to DOT. EPCA expressly preempts states from adopting or enforcing any different requirement … - page 626
… economy directives, notwithstanding EPCA’s prohibition on state standards. Under this waiver, CARB has ordered … vehicles by 2035. The Clean Air Act allows other states to follow California’s requirements; thus, CARB is … economy directives, notwithstanding EPCA’s prohibition on state standards. Under this waiver, CARB has ordered … - page 627
… work against the national security interests of the United States in contravention of Congress’s goals under EPCA. … work against the national security interests of the United States in contravention of Congress’s goals under EPCA. … - page 628
… and EPCA is clear that under no circumstances may a state agency regulate fuel economy in place of DOT. The … and EPCA is clear that under no circumstances may a state agency regulate fuel economy in place of DOT. The … - page 629
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