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The Necessary Limits of Religious Influence on Public Policy

Creator:: Kaltenberg, Shawn M.
Abstract:: In this thesis, I argue that Christian fundamentalism is a threat to the traditions of religious liberty and the separation of church and state in US liberal democracy. I support this claim by exploring the writings of men who were instrumental in the foundation of the US, concluding that they...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Henry’s bill. Had Henry’s bill been passed into law, it would have provided for state support and

Tales from the trenches : the people, policies, and procedures of cultural resource management

Creator:: Wilson, Michele L.
Abstract:: Since the late 1970s, archaeology has grown into an industry whose practitioners work in both public and private sectors. As an industry, modern archeology is commonly known as Cultural Resources Management, or CRM. CRM emerged from a surplus of employment opportunities made available to archeologists after the passing of National...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , places, objects, and ideas important to United States' history. The first act passed into law that

Whose community is it anyway? : the CDA and cultural conflicts over speech and pornography

Creator:: Christian, Mary Ann
Abstract:: The Communication Decency Act became law in 1996 and was immediately challenged on Constitutional grounds. It was subsequently declared unconstitutional based on the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. Using Fantasy Theme Analysis, an analysis of the dramatic elements of the key players was accomplished. The dramatic elements of Overall...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Tedford 121). The first antiobscenity law in the United States was passed in 1842 as a part of the

Readability of waiver of liability forms used in collegiate intramural and recreational sports programs

Creator:: White, Benjamin J.
Abstract:: Properly written waiver of liability forms can be an effective tool in decreasing injury liability of intramural and recreational sports programs. In order for a waiver to be effective, (i.e., held up in court), participants must not only read and sign the waiver, but they must understand it as well....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Implications of the 2008 Lacey Act amendments : insights from the wood products industry

Creator:: Tibbets, Ashlee
Abstract:: Export-oriented illegal logging has been recognized as a major global problem in environmental, social, and economic terms. It has been argued that export-oriented illegal logging does not benefit the community or government that should be benefited by its own natural resources. The emergence of policy initiatives targeting illegal logging could...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of an underlying law in the country of origin or the US state of origin. Put simply, a violation of

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

Creator:: Nash, Mary Ann
Abstract:: The decisions in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 531 U.S. 159 (2001) (SWANCC) and Rapanos v. United States, 547 U.S. ___(2006), deviated from the more broad interpretations of congressional intent granted by the court in past assessments of the constitutionality of environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -based systems to enter into play. Law Professor Jonathan Alder argues that state and private efforts to

Political economy and trade effects of invasive species regulation : the case of noxious weeds

Creator:: Min, He
Abstract:: Many non-native weed pests of food, fiber, and nursery crops pose threats to U.S. environment and agriculture. Noxious weed regulations play an important role in preventing the introduction and spread of non-native plants, thereby protecting the local biodiversity, environment and economic activities. However, these regulations could also hamper agricultural trade....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: three essays of this dissertation address the causes and consequences of cross-state differences in

Treaty past, treaty present : an interdisciplinary analysis of the Pacific Salmon Treaty through examination of the values, culture and political structures that provide definition

Creator:: Evans, Paul L.
Abstract:: The Pacific Salmon Treaty was established by Canada and the United States to secure sustainability of salmon harvests within the Pacific Northwest. Renewed in June 1999, the treaty functions to legitimize and empower the Pacific Salmon Commission as the agent of fishery sustainability. The Pacific Salmon Commission serves as a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Axworthy and United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright jointly declared, "U.S. and Canadian

The wild and scenic river act : problems of implementation in Oregon

Creator:: Root, Ann L.
Abstract:: In 1968, Congress passed the Wild and Scenic River Act creating a system of rivers protected from dams and other development. By 1987, segments of four Oregon rivers were protected by the Wild and Scenic River System: the Rogue, Illinois, Owyhee, and a portion of the Snake along the Idaho...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Problems of Implementation in Oregon by Ann L. Root A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

Judicial deference and its potential effect on agency science and natural resource management

Creator:: Grisa, Amanda Marie Schenk
Abstract:: The USDA Forest Services' actions have come under greater scrutiny by a public that has become increasingly concerned with the legality of their actions. Often, challenges involve the quality of science used in the decision-making. Congress has mandated that the agency use the "best available science" in its decision making...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: use by the agency of 45 cases in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, we have

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The Necessary Limits of Religious Influence on Public Policy

Tales from the trenches : the people, policies, and procedures of cultural resource management

Whose community is it anyway? : the CDA and cultural conflicts over speech and pornography

Readability of waiver of liability forms used in collegiate intramural and recreational sports programs

Implications of the 2008 Lacey Act amendments : insights from the wood products industry

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

Political economy and trade effects of invasive species regulation : the case of noxious weeds

Treaty past, treaty present : an interdisciplinary analysis of the Pacific Salmon Treaty through examination of the values, culture and political structures that provide definition

The wild and scenic river act : problems of implementation in Oregon

Judicial deference and its potential effect on agency science and natural resource management

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