You are to write a 250-word essay on The US Senate committee on health, education labor & pensions. . Your essay must include a summary of what the committee does (in your own words), a summary of who sits on the committee (not a list, but a description– breakdown by party, total number of members, etc. Also, remember that the chairman of the committee is a member– be sure to count him in the total number of members). In addition, it must include a summary of the following bill
what the bill does , etc.– and an analysis of the political realities of the bill that describe, in your opinion, whether or not the bill will pass, and why. Remember– the bill you’re writing about hasn’t been voted on yet.
Your opinion should include at least two concepts from class, and should address some of the political realities of government. The bill may be a good idea, but is it important enough to be one of the few bills Congress acts on? Which of the political parties supports or opposes the bill, and what role might that play in the passage of the bill? Is this a bill the President supports?
Points will be awarded for this activity as follows:
- The essay concludes with a list of references using APA style (no points will be awarded if this condition is not met)
- The essay at least 250 words long (no points will be awarded for this activity if the essay is shorter);
- Your essay includes a summary of who sits on the committee (0-1 points);
- Your essay includes a summary of what the committee does (0-1 points);
- Your essay includes a summary of a bill the committee is working on (0-3 points);
- Your essay includes an opinion on the bill that addresses the political realities of the bill’s chances of passing. (0-5 points.)