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Layers of Government. Dealing with Life is an Aggregation Problem. Canadian Geese – a beautiful bird versus a flying crap machine. Layers of Government. Low Reading Scores in Urban Areas: Federal ---NCLB Act State —Standardized Testing
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Dealing with Life is an Aggregation Problem Canadian Geese – a beautiful bird versus a flying crap machine
Layers of Government Low Reading Scores in Urban Areas: • Federal---NCLB Act • State—Standardized Testing • County--NO 23 districts including the Syracuse City School District
Global • World Economy • Terrorism • Immigration
National • Federal government jerking around localities –Regulations and Subsidies • Escape from the Northeast • Federal Transportation Policy
State Conditions • State government jerking around localities-regulations and subsidies • State taxes • New York City
Local Conditions • Population Loss in City (9% since 1980) and County (1% since 1980) • City population is poorer than county (average income 20% higher in county) • Job loss significant throughout
Way to Find Level of Government • Go to Use resource section on website http://www.ongov.net