House Homeland Security
Topic: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) has never been a popular government agency. It was rapidly created in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks to protect travellers and commerce in a wide range of public transportation systems, from highways to ports. Nevertheless, aviation serves as its primary focus. Although the T.S.A.’s self-described mission is to “provide the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way as a high performing counterterrorism organization,” many argue that is neither efficient nor effective. In fact, several tests conducted by the Department of Homeland Security have revealed the TSA fails to detect weapons and other dangerous weapons more than half the time at airports. Further controversy regarding baggage theft, pat-downs, certain item bans, and enhanced screening procedures follows. All of these matters lead us to the operative questions: Should the TSA be completely overhauled?” or “Should the TSA be completely disbanded?
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Topic: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) has never been a popular government agency. It was rapidly created in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks to protect travellers and commerce in a wide range of public transportation systems, from highways to ports. Nevertheless, aviation serves as its primary focus. Although the T.S.A.’s self-described mission is to “provide the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way as a high performing counterterrorism organization,” many argue that is neither efficient nor effective. In fact, several tests conducted by the Department of Homeland Security have revealed the TSA fails to detect weapons and other dangerous weapons more than half the time at airports. Further controversy regarding baggage theft, pat-downs, certain item bans, and enhanced screening procedures follows. All of these matters lead us to the operative questions: Should the TSA be completely overhauled?” or “Should the TSA be completely disbanded?
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Senate Environment and Public Works
Topic: Climate Change
Climate change has been a very prevalent issue in recent years, with controversy surrounding the existence of it and how to address it. NASA has reported rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and increasing levels of CO2 present in the environment. People who believe that climate change is an issue caused by humans believe that alternative energy uses, environmental regulation, and several other measures are necessary. Alternatively, people who do not believe in climate change or believe that it does not need to be prevented believe that these measures are unnecessary or too costly. In this committee, delegates representing senators will work together to discuss possible how to respond to climate change.
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Topic: Climate Change
Climate change has been a very prevalent issue in recent years, with controversy surrounding the existence of it and how to address it. NASA has reported rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and increasing levels of CO2 present in the environment. People who believe that climate change is an issue caused by humans believe that alternative energy uses, environmental regulation, and several other measures are necessary. Alternatively, people who do not believe in climate change or believe that it does not need to be prevented believe that these measures are unnecessary or too costly. In this committee, delegates representing senators will work together to discuss possible how to respond to climate change.
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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Topic: Regulation of stem cell research
The U.S. Senate’s committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has jurisdiction over an extensive scope of issues, ranging from the Coast Guard to policies on STEM research and development. At the conference, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee will strive to set regulations on stem cell research, a contemporary field that has been on the rise for the past couple decades due to its potential uses and surrounding ethical debates. As defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH), stem cells are “cells with the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells.” Due to their distinct, regenerative properties, stem cells provide numerous possibilities for treating diseases and cancer. During the past two decades, there has been legislation ratified at the state and federal level to both fund and limit stem cell research. Initially, landmark amendments passed by Congress restricted research due to presidential vetoes, but after continuous efforts to lift the restriction, there was eventually a reversal during the Obama administration in 2009. Since then, there have been many new breakthroughs in the field of stem cells that evince its rising significance and influence on other scientific and medical disciplines.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will work to develop legislation that would establish the balance of future progress in stem cell research and the diverse views surrounding it.
Topic: Regulation of stem cell research
The U.S. Senate’s committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has jurisdiction over an extensive scope of issues, ranging from the Coast Guard to policies on STEM research and development. At the conference, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee will strive to set regulations on stem cell research, a contemporary field that has been on the rise for the past couple decades due to its potential uses and surrounding ethical debates. As defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH), stem cells are “cells with the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells.” Due to their distinct, regenerative properties, stem cells provide numerous possibilities for treating diseases and cancer. During the past two decades, there has been legislation ratified at the state and federal level to both fund and limit stem cell research. Initially, landmark amendments passed by Congress restricted research due to presidential vetoes, but after continuous efforts to lift the restriction, there was eventually a reversal during the Obama administration in 2009. Since then, there have been many new breakthroughs in the field of stem cells that evince its rising significance and influence on other scientific and medical disciplines.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will work to develop legislation that would establish the balance of future progress in stem cell research and the diverse views surrounding it.
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