Persuasive speech: Military Spending outline INTRO This is America the land of the free and home of the brave I’m sure like me the rest of you think that America is a peaceful nation but if this is true then why do we have the largest standing armed force since WW2 even during peacetime? Hello my name is Arnold Holmes Jr. and I would like to inform you about military spending and why I am concerned about the government’s spending over the last decade I will be discussing the national budget for defense and other government programs that are lacking and even ways to help change our budget to meet other needs while also still being vigilant and protecting this great nation from future terrorist attacks. Main point 1 Have you ever heard of a war on heart disease or a war on education? No the only phrase we have ever heard is the war on terrorism if this true and we are a peaceful nation then why are we spending (according to the comptroller or office under the secretary of defense) $525.4 billion dollars a year towards our military and only 2% of that is allocated towards diplomacy and not programs that could save our own Americans from disease and hunger. I do not know all the answers to these questions but I do know the possible solution to this problem is not a drastic cut in military spending on defense I’m not even asking for 100, 50, 10% if we only keep the same budget and would’ve take the 300 billion dollar increase that was used for 2012 and divide it up into education, health and diplomacy.
The real debate is how can we accomplish the goal of universal healthcare in the most affordable and sustainable way. The United States is evaluated as a wealthy country, yet there are more penurious countries who provide health maintenance, paid through higher taxes. “In the United Kingdom and other European countries, payroll taxes average 37% - much higher than the 15.3% payroll taxes paid by the average US worker” (Gregory). With this data, the only reform would be to end the private health insurance companies of dominant health services, and incorporate a single payer system. Conversely, it is factual that taxes will rise, but the implementation of universal healthcare will better the health of American citizens.
The ridiculous portion of our budget that is spent on defense could be much better spent on social welfare, health, and education. The United States usually leads the world in military funding. In 2012, the United States spent approximately $806 billion on our military budget, which covers about 27% of the country’s federal funds budget. We don’t need such a massive, sprawling military policing the entire world to be safe. Pouring even 5% of the money we spend on defense into education and health care would give this country some lasting benefits that would help us achieve a brighter future.
As a U.S citizen and tax payer, I believe the government should worry more about the welfare of our people and the way they live. Instead, it seems the only thing they are concerned about is, health care is costing them too much money, taxes need to be higher, and they want to dump more money into the war on terrorism, yet they still think they deserve a pay raise. The United States Military is a very respectable and honorable organization, that puts their lives on the line every day, and sacrifices the most beloved things in their life. Congress needs to save a little money, so why not stop paying our soldiers while they are fighting a war? Two weeks later, congress gets a raise, because they feel their jobs are more important than anyone else in this country.
Assignment #2: CROSBY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Executive Summary Crosby Manufacturing Corporation is a $ 250-Million-a-year electronics component manufacturing firm. Wilfred “Willy” Livingston became president in 2005, and in his long-range plan to obtain large government contracts, laid into two acts, which the first step consisted of the restructuration of the 700 employees organization into a modified matrix structure. And on October 2007, the second phase consisted of changing the computer system into a more advance model in order to update the management cost and control system( MCCS) to ensure the growth of Crosby Manufacturing Corporation. He violated the policy and appointed Tim Emary as a project manager, an employee from the group planning department, only because in his vision Tim Emary can lay out a schedule and have the job done. 1.
Being on time is one of the most important things I have to do on a daily basis to show respect for my authority. In the event that I may be deployed being on time will be a number one priority of mine. Being tardy in a life or death situation could result in the loss of a fellow U.S. Army Soldier. As an American Soldier I should always be in the good habit of being on time to ensure that such situation never occurs. I will always do my best to do anything I can to ensure the safety of others.
Seymour Politz, Chairman of the Finance Committee at Glen River Hospital, has been charged with planning for a much needed hospital expansion. There are several options on the table, and Politz presented his thoughts to Dr. Bernauer, Hospital Administrator. The first option is to simply add at least 30 additional beds by raising money through a fundraising campaign. The second option is to reorganize, using the existing clinical beds for major illnesses only and expanding by adding only simpler, less expensive, rooms. This option would struggle to get doctor’s buy-in because they could feel their work and their less critical patients wouldn’t be valued as in the past.
Electrolux: The Acquisition of GE Electrolux: The Acquisition of GE Michael White Strategic Management 520-01 Dr. Ugboro September 13,2014 Electrolux: The Acquisition of GE According to Fortune magazine, “GE is one the worlds most respected companies” (http://www.GE.com). Taking cues from the technology firms of silicon line its operations, and Sweden’s Electrolux is buying GE’s appliance business for $2.2 billion in cash in one of the largest acquisition’s ever. The transaction significantly advances GE’s industrial strategy and Electrolux will be a good fit for its customers and employees. GE’s industrial strategy is to be a more consistent infrastructure and invest more heavily in technology. GE is creating a new type of industrial company, one with a balanced, competitively positioned portfolio of business with strong technology advantages, growth markets and a more simplified culture.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults exercise for at least 150 minutes total per week. For even greater health benefits, it suggests increasing this figure to 300 minutes. Unlike eating, exercising is a discretionary weight loss tool that is easy to skip on days you don't feel like working out. That is one disadvantage of focusing on an exercise weight loss program instead of using a diet and exercise combination. Eating a healthy diet and exercise are the two most effective and healthy ways to lose weight.
Medical care for the elderly Medical care for the elderly is one of many major issues currently under discussion by congress. Currently, Medicare is set up to help the elderly receive health benefits, but talks have risen to cut off the benefits once the person reaches the age of 70. The issues that the current health system for elderly is currently being contested by many with good arguments on both sides. From our group’s perspective, we say that cutting the benefits off at 70 will cause many seniors after the age of 70 to suffer greatly. Many seniors are able to keep themselves physically healthy until late 60’s, but for the seniors that suffer from disease or are hurt due to injuries will suffer from this once they hit that age.