I think one of the most important federal agencies is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). I think it is important because it help to monitor the environment and protect not only the air we breathe but also monitors other important resources as well. It also monitors the disposable of waste, the cleanliness of water and stays abreast of climate change. This particular agency does many things to make sure that we are protected from the harms that would otherwise cause us to live in a very unhealthy environment. I can not begin to imagine how the environment would be without the EPA to monitor it. I think that the job the EPA does not only protects us but helps to ensure that all living things live in a clean, healthy environment.
2. Which federal agency could be terminated with the least impact (if any) and why?
In my personal opinion, I believe the Internal Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) could be terminated. I have researched their website and can very little useful purpose for it to exist. I also think that with the invention of the internet and the fact that technology has made so many improvements that there is really little use for them. News around the world is published and known before it is even broadcast on TV in a lot of cases and although the (IBB) may be very useful in a handful of situations, I do not think that is a worthwhile organization to spend a hefty amount of our budget on. I think the monies could be better spent elsewhere and on better causes.
3. Are any new agencies needed? In other words, if you were president would you create new agencies? If so, in what area(s)?
I personally would like to see an agency established that provided more assistance to people who earned lower incomes. I believe that there are many unfortunate individuals who need to have a better source of assistance and an agency that can provide, create and monitor those sources. I also believe that there is a lot of abuse of the current systems and believe that if an agency were established to better monitor those systems and work with Health and Human Services (HHS), some of that abuse could be eliminated or at least reduced. Everyone should have some kind of assistance in times of need but there should be a good checks and balances of those programs and I think it needs to be monitored for both the good and bad.
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I also chose the Environmental Protection Agency as the "most important" federal agency. I agree with your comments on why the agency is so vital to our country. An agency such as this is vital to the overall well-being of we the people and our surrounding environment. I like the effort the agency puts forth in order to enforce others to follow their rules. Like I said in my post, I know firsthand the steps that are taken to make sure businesses w/ hazardous materials must follow proper precautions. I feel as though the EPA offers comfort as we are protected under its rules and regulations.
ReplyDeleteI too chose the EPA for what I felt was one of the most important federal agencies. I agree that what the EPA does is crucial to the world we ling in today because they take measures to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of not only the environment but the people living in it. I also agree that the IBB could be disbanded and has little power or importance anymore in this day and time. I also chose this organization to write about in my blog.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the Health and Human Services should have checks in place for waste in tax dollars, very good post. I also agree that our environment is too important to let any industry run rampant an destroy our earth.
ReplyDeleteI too agree that the EPA is very important. I agree that there needs to be more help for people with low incomes. But there are people who abuse government fundings that make it hard for peole who really need help to get it
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