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Pension Protection Act of 2006, 2008.
A case study to determine whether the Pension Protection Act of 2006 does or does not protect employees as well as, costs (if any) related to the Act.
9,948 words (approx. 39.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 201.95
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This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a pension plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company) prior to, as well as after, the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, the researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. The researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
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"This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a Pension Plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company), prior to, as well as, after the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, this researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. This researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population. In addition to fulfilling the Aim for this study, analyzing pension plan prices before and after the "New Act", this researcher expects to identify the number of employees currently participating in the plan, as well as, note individuals not enrolled in the plan, prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 becoming effective. After this stage of the study is complete, this researcher then researches and ascertains the cost of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 per employee. With these calculations completed, this researcher expects to calculate the cost impact of "the Plan". When this researcher completes this step, the researcher should have assessed enough material to determine the additional costs the Act added to employee expenses, versus the previous costs for employees prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 enactment. "
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Trusts Law: The Pension Protection Fund, 2006.
A look at the argument that the pension protection fund is simply an unnecessary burden on properly funded and effectively managed pension funds.
4,220 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) was introduced by the Government under the Pensions Act 2004 in order to protect members of private sector defined benefit schemes whose firms become insolvent with insufficient funds in their pension scheme. This paper begins with background discussion on the overall operation of the U.K. pensions system in order to demonstrate the context within which the defined benefit occupational trust scheme, and thus the protection conferred by the PPF, operates. It then examines the origins of the fund amid a growing crisis of deficient pensions funds, before detailing how it operates in practice. The key arguments in support of the title statement are then discussed, and evaluated through consideration of measures that have been taken in order to alleviate any such unnecessary burdens.
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Abstract
Background
The Role of the Trust in Pensions and the Growing Pensions Crisis
The Origins and Operation of the Pension Protection Fund
The 'Burden' of the Pension Protection Fund
Easing the Burden
Conclusions: An 'Unnecessary' Burden?
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"Occupational pension schemes are in almost all cases established in the form of a trust . There are a number of advantageous reasons for this. Firstly, the use of the trust instrument allows for a number of benefits in relation to tax liability; provided that the scheme is 'approved' by the Inland Revenue, the investments made using the trust fund are free from both income and capital gains taxation, whilst additional tax reliefs exist in respect of the contributions to the fund from both the employee and the employer . Secondly the trust represents a "cheap and flexible vehicle" , allowing a scheme to be established in any such way as the employer wishes; consequently allowing it to set the 'balance of power' over the fund in its favour."
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The FBI and Witness Protection, 2008.
An examination of the witness protection program of the FBI and how it is decided who will be given protection or immunity.
4,756 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper discusses the various roles of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It specifically focuses on the FBI witness protection program. The paper discusses some previous cases and then looks at how the FBI decides who is given immunity and protection and whether these decisions are being made properly or even should be made at all.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Witness Protection
The Witness Protection Program
Analysis
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"Some people in the program itself have also raised complaints, stating that the government has not lived up to its agreement in some way or that the program itself is no longer needed in an era when the formerly powerful mob is no longer powerful: "Omerta, the mob law of silence, is long dead. With so many informants, targeting just one is pointless" (McShane, 2000, p. A1). The criminality of people like Sammy Gravano even while in the program has also been a point of contention, raising the question of how much the program is protecting questionable witnesses and not the public. The public questions the way the FBI and others decide whom to protect when people hear about cases like that of Boston mob hit man Joseph Barboza, who was aided by the FBI in 1971 to get him off of death row in California so he would not recant in a 1965 Massachusetts case that sent four innocent men to prison. He was aided when two FBI agents testified on his behalf. This has been deemed a cover-up that lasted more than thirty years. Two of the men wrongly sentenced died while in prison, while the other two were released after serving more than thirty years. The cover-p was discovered when the files of the two FBI agents who participated "revealed Barboza lied to the jury when he accused the four men of playing roles in the murder of the amateur boxer who offended Mob bosses" (Lawrence 2001, para. 13). Evidence has also been offered to show that Barboza killed several people while in the Witness Protection Program. Barboza himself was killed by a hitman in 1976."
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Stratospheric Ozone Protection, 2007.
A detailed account of the Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division from its inception until its current state.
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper investigates the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division (SPD), which is designed to reduce the emissions of ozone depleting substances (ODSs). The paper discusses the methods used for implementation of various ODS-reducing programs and touches on agency accountability, as well as industry compliance. The paper analyzes the effectiveness of the program.
Table of Contents:
Background
Function
Performance
External Observers
Financials
Program Assessment
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"According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the primary purposes of the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division (SPD) are to protect and restore the ozone layer and to reduce the rate of skin cancer (Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]), 2007). The Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division has implemented a variety of programs designed to protect the ozone layer. The momentum for the development of these programs can primarily be sourced to the Montreal Protocol and the Clean Air Act (CAA). The majority of these programs are designed to reduce or eliminate the emission of ozone depleting substances (ODS)."
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CD Copy Protection, 2002.
This paper investigates the recent innovation in the music industry of copy protection on CD's.
3,730 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper argues against the phenomenon of copy protection of CD?s, focusing on the technological inconveniences experienced by the CD buyer as a result of this protection. It studies the different technological methods used in copy protection and the disadvantages and inconveniences involved in employing these methods. It then moves on to the issue of media conglomerates? disregard for consumer interests and the infringement on the rights of the consumer. It takes a close look at American copyright protection laws and the controversy behind home recording rights. It concludes with a summary of the shortcomings of copy protection.
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Introduction: ?Four Charley Pride Fans? Anecdote
What is Copy Protection?
History
How It Works, and Doesn?t
Spy-Protection as Symptomatic in the Industry
Symptomatic of Disregard for Customers
Future Direction of the Problem
Legal Difficulties for Private Users/hackers
What the Law Says and Doesn?t
Right of Reproduction and Fair Use
Royalties from Recording Devices
What the Industry is Thinking
Appear to Lose Sales
Copying Actually Aids Sales
Misdirected Greed
Copy-proofing Is Useless
Ways to Get Around It
New Recording Devices Avoid It
These Discs are not actually CDs
Conclusion
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"Copy protection, the newest rage for sold-out record companies, causes CDs to only be playable by standard audio CD players, in order to keep them from being copied by the home music enthusiast. While this is supposed to help the companies make more money, it only does so by putting major impediments against the enjoyment of music by the people for which it is made."
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Environmental Protection, 2007.
This paper takes a look at the necessity of environmental protection.
1,543 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of environmental protection. Specifically, the paper discusses what environmental protection is, and why it is vital in today's global culture.
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What Exactly is Environmental Protection?
A Short History of Environmental Protection
Why Environmental Protection is so Important
Why Some People are Opposed to Environmental Protection
How the Environment is a Vital Part of our Lives
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"Some people do not believe humankind can destroy entire ecological niches on the planet; they believe it will always "heal" itself in some way. Others do not believe that humans are causing environmental issues such as global warming. These people are opposed to most environmental protection efforts, because they see them as "liberal" posturing, causing expenditures that could be used in other areas. Many business owners, especially those engaged in harmful industries, such as chemicals and such, are opposed to environmental protection because they feel it takes away some of their profits and applies rules and regulations that are difficult to conform to. As another environmental author notes, "Environmental regulations are certainly costly. The relevant question is whether they produce much in return. After all, if the benefits outweigh the costs, it may not be worth quibbling over the price tag" (Adler 653). In addition, many people are opposed to government agencies controlling environmental policy, as they feel there are too many rules, regulations, and government meddling already, and environmental protection simply adds more regulation and government intervention to the problem. "
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The Consumer Protection Act, 2005.
This paper discusses the Consumer Protection Act and examines its implications with regards to real estate matters.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This six page graduate paper examines the Consumer Protection Act. The author notes that in examining how the Consumer Protection Act relates to real estate and real estate transactions, it is evident that the CPA reflects the fundamental principle of protecting prospective buyers from sellers who are tempted to engage in deception and fraud. Consumer protection laws, many of which have been incorporated into the Consumer Protection Act, mandate that a seller cannot generally take any action or fail to take any action that may result in a consumer being deceived or misled through false claims, ambiguity, exaggeration, or innuendo.
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"In examining how the Consumer Protection Act relates to real estate and real estate transactions, it is evident that the CPA reflects the fundamental principle of protecting prospective buyers from sellers who are tempted to engage in deception and fraud. Consumer protection laws, many of which have been incorporated into the Consumer Protection Act, mandate that a seller cannot generally take any action or fail to take any action that may result in a consumer being deceived or misled through false claims, ambiguity, exaggeration, or innuendo."
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Watershed Protection Plans, 2007.
This paper discusses watershed protection plans and the impact on public health.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this paper, the writer provides an analysis of how developing watershed protection plans can impact public health. The researcher predicts that watershed protection plans (WPP) can improve public health by preserving and protecting the environment and water supplies. The writer notes that current statistics suggest that the quality of water available through watersheds throughout the nation is declining. Further, the writer points out that this will affect not only natural ecosystems but also impair the public's health as the public generally relies on various bodies of water as a source of life sustaining drinking water, entertainment and recreation. The writer highlights that it is vital that federal, state and local agencies adopt policies that will proactively result in positive changes to the quality of watershed protection plans currently under consideration.
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Introduction
Overview WPP
Watershed Protection Plans and Public Health
New Jersey Efforts at Promoting Watershed Management
Discussion
References
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"In recent years an emphasis has been placed on watershed based protection plans in an effort to help restore and protect aquatic ecosystems. This follows what some have referred to as a "broader trend" toward "ecosystem approaches to environmental protection in general" . The intent is addressing the environment in a way that focuses not only on the health of the ecosystem but also the public. For purposes of this paper watershed will include "the entire surface drainage area contributing to water in a lake or river" . Watershed management and protection measures have recently resurfaced in response to complex concerns regarding water problems and the quality of water available in watersheds throughout the country."
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Cerebral Protection During Cardiopulmonary Bypass, 2002.
A summary of methods of cerebral protection during cardiopulmonary bypass and trends in technological development.
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper reports on the current relevant literature on cardiopulmonary bypasses, which provide a temporary substitute for a patient's heart and lungs during the course of open-heart surgery. In particular, it looks at how the memory loss and other cognitive problems long known to result from bypass surgery are often minimized by heart surgeons as being merely transient problems and how there is a need for cerebral protection, since studies have shown that for a substantial minority who undergo this operation, will incur mental impairment years later. A review of the literature is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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Overview
Need for Cerebral Protection
Cerebral Protection Methods
Technological Developments
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"Today, the trend is towards providing brain protection with either antegrade or retrograde perfusion during circulatory arrest. The study by Igari et al. and work by others have demonstrated the ability to isolate cerebral perfusion from lower-body perfusion while performing the necessary great vessel anastomoses. A Boston Children's Study that cited by these researchers demonstrated the overall superiority of low-flow versus no-flow that may have applicability to the adult situation as well. In this study, the authors used a moderately hypothermic perfusate, thus decreasing cerebral oxygen consumption. ?The combination of hypothermia to decrease metabolic rate and moderate-flow perfusion to wash out metabolites provides cerebral protection? (Igari et al., 1999, p. 108)."
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Social Protection, 2002.
Social development policy and capacity building for social protection. The paper describes the concepts, approaches and other considerations in developing countries.
8,504 words (approx. 34.0 pages), 28 sources, MLA, $ 180.95
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This paper explores in-depth capacity building for enhancing social protection in developing countries. Even some useful comparisons are made with some developed countries. Many theories of social protection systems and ideas of building such as social capital, lesson-drawing and inter-organizational relationships are some of the issues explored. The paper also looks at recommendations and predictions for the future of social protection, which may be threatened in some cases, by globalization and which are afforded for developed and developing countries alike.
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"Within the context of the developing world, emphases on capacity building have most recently centered on the need for improving the levels of access to, benefits from, as well as the quality of social protection. Of crucial importance to this debate is the idea that even with increased globalization currents and Neo-Liberal orientations and the conflicting and often contradictory roles of state capacity building, there has also been much concomitant focus on the building of networks and partnerships within developing countries to enhance the social protection or security of disadvantaged groups. Consequently, the broader focus on other actors within societies is today seen as a more efficacious means of tackling areas of social protection in the continuous grope for robust mechanisms and approaches for improving social development policy. In particular, labour markets, old-age pensions, income securities especially for the unemployed, poor or limited access and quality of health services and educational facilities and other forms of social safety nets, are being evaluated in the light of capacity building strategies to address these problem areas for the least advantaged or poorest segments of societies across the developing world. Some distillation will therefore be given of central concepts, important themes and approaches that have in the past been germane to the idea of capacity building for social protection. There will also be special modern focus on social risk management and social inclusion, alongside the evolution of such emphases, concepts and approaches, within the present era of social protection reforms. In this regard, then, countries in Africa, East Asia as well as the Latin American and Caribbean region will be examined to obtain a critical view of the successes and failures of attempts at social protection reforms. Accordingly, therefore, the role of capacity building in the path towards restructuring systems of social protection for the poor and the disadvantaged will be emphasized. It is recognized, that corruption and political patronage are some political realities that stymie both the operation and improvement in social security systems across countries in the developing world. Some such countries are, for instance, those in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean region. Nevertheless, analyses in this respect will be treated parsimoniously for the most part, in this paper."
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The Whistleblower Protection Act, 2008.
This paper discusses the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and its application in the workplace.
1,146 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper defines the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and how it addresses environmental concerns, securities fraud, transportation safety, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. The paper discusses the formal/direct and informal/indirect types of retaliation and punishment that employers are prohibited from engaging as well as how, in certain circumstances, employees have the right to refuse to work until employers correct dangerous working conditions. The paper then outlines the compensation to which whistleblowers are entitled.
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Introduction
The Application of Whistleblower Protection Law in the Workplace
Formal/Direct Failure to Comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989
Refusal to Work
Remedies
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"The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 was designed to protect individuals employed by government agencies from retaliation in any form arising as a consequence of bringing to light circumstances within the employing agencies that violate fundamental rights. It is also intended to protect those individuals from continued exposure to medically harmful and dangerous working conditions by enabling the reporting of those conditions to the appropriate authorities for rectification without the fear of adverse consequences that could otherwise discourage reporting and thereby perpetuate those conditions (USLC, 2007)."
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Witness Protection, 2002.
A discussion of organized crime in the United States and the Witness Security Program.
7,490 words (approx. 30.0 pages), 38 sources, APA, $ 164.95
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This paper discusses the The Witness Security Program (WITSEC) which was created in the 1970s to protect, relocate, and provide new identities to witnesses of dangerous crimes. It examines how witness protection is one of the most useful and effective law enforcement tools that can be used in the fight against crime and in particular organized crime. It provides a definition of who is eligible for protection and the requirements to enter the program.
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History of Organized Crime in the U.S. (1850-1950)
History of Organized Crime in the U.S. (1950-Present)
The Witness Protection Program
Eligibility and Requirements for Induction into the Witness Protection Program
Witness Protection Programs in the World
Successes of the Witness Protection Program
The Downside of the Witness Protection Program
Conclusion
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"Many countries around the world have a witness protection program. In most cases, the witnesses are for drug, International Criminal Tribunal cases and criminal related charges. United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands are some of the countries that have a witness protection program. The United States, Canada and Australia have legislature for formal protection programs and dedicated officials who are involved in the program. In the United Kingdom, however, the local police are charged with the protection of the witnesses. The police rely on trained officers to provide witness ad hoc support. In Germany, there are no specific legal provisions to protect witnesses against organized crime."
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Privacy Protection Policies in Health Care, 2008.
A case study analysis of the United States Privacy Act and its subsequent revisions and the Healthcare Information Privacy Protection Act (HIPPA).
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a case study relating to privacy issues in the medical and healthcare field. It aims to design an executive level privacy protection policy and considers both the legal regulations applicable to a company's privacy issues and the company's particular privacy needs. The paper specifically examines the application of the United States Privacy Act and its subsequent revisions and the Healthcare Information Privacy Protection Act (HIPPA).
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"Clearly, the Privacy Act, originally intended to apply only to government agencies, now applies to such non-governmental entities as the healthcare system and commercial businesses. What can be concluded from this expansion of the Act's jurisdiction is that, because of the Act, individuals now have an expectation of personal privacy. In order to ensure this expectation is met, all customer-related organizations must take steps, per the Privacy Act, to protect an individual's personal privacy. (Douglas-Steward: 2001)."
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Consumer Protection, 2004.
An analysis of the historical development of the practice of consumer protection in the United States.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper follows the development of the practice of the protection of consumer rights from first moves in the 1800s to the high level of protection that exists today. Discusses the various movements in action in the United States to enforce consumer rights. The writer also describes some of the important laws that have been passed.
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"Consumerism is a movement designed to improve the rights and powers of consumers in relation to the sellers of products and services. It?s a complaint progress of customers against what they, or their advocates, see as unfair, discriminatory, and/or arbitrary treatment.
Consumerism is as old as business, but has taken on a whole new dimensions and focus in recent years. The reason for this change occurred when new standards of business performance were demanded. As a result, today?s consumers are increasingly aware of the broad impact that consumption can have not only on them, but also on society in general."
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Witness Protection Program, 2004.
A history and overview of the FBI's witness protection program.
2,504 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines how the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), with the criticisms of its Witness Protection Program, stands at a juncture in its history where the structure and organization of the entire setup requires a much-needed revamp to provide appropriate solutions to the problems dictated by the new trends in the world of crime and justice. It analyzes the functions and structure of the Federal Bureau of Investigations Witness Protection Program, the important issues and problems pertaining to this program, and an interpretation of the current trends and the solutions that are envisaged by the public administration.
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"The Government has spend in billions on the witness Protection Program so far. The federal agencies including the U.S. Marshals coordinate in relocating the witnesses and if necessary, their associates and family members. (Federal Sentencing Reporter, 1998) The Attorney General ordered the Department of Justice, in the financial year of 2001, to create a list of the major money laundering and drug trafficking entities. The DEA and the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the U.S. Customs, part of the Department of Homeland Security) along with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and made a list of 53 most significant drug cartels that threaten the United States, called the Consolidated Priority Organization Target (CPOT) list, which is kept up to date to identify the suppliers to the United states and keep them in check."
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