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Blue and purple Labour challenges to the welfare state: How should 'statist' social democrats respond?
This article explores two influential strands of thinking about the welfare state, Blue Labour and Purple Labour, that have emerged following New Labour's defeat at the 2010 General Election. It is argued that although both of these new approaches raise some important issues about the relational and associational dimensions of social welfare as well as diversity and pluralism, those committed to universal and egalitarian goals should not abandon the ‘statist’ social democratic approach to the welfare state
Cost of lifetime immunosuppression coverage for kidney transplant recipients.
On January 1, 2000, Medicare extended the coverage of immunosuppression medications from 3 years to life for elderly and disabled kidney transplant recipients. This research estimates the impact of extending this lifetime coverage to all kidney transplant recipients on Medicare\u27s cash flows. The study finds that extending coverage to all kidney transplant recipients would have increased Medicare\u27s net cash outflows if the coverage were extended for patients of all income levels. There is evidence that extending coverage to only patients in the lowest income quartile could have resulted in a net cost savings to Medicare
Some unusual natural areas in Illinois
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Two-Dimensional Floodplain Analysis in Highway Applications
As computer modeling programs continue to advance, additional capabilities have been introduced, including the ability to analyze projects in two-dimensional scenarios. This presentation focuses on the differences between traditional one-dimensional analysis and two-dimensional analysis with regard to highway applications. Software limitations will be discussed
Kyoto and Emissions Trading: Challenges for the NAFTA Family
greenhouse gas emission
Airport Infrastructure Planning
All across the country, airports are now facing many challenges related to resiliency and the possible disruption of airport traffic. This presentation will focus on the factors impacting the ability of airports to respond to those factors, including climate change, localized flooding, heat waves, and snow events. As these weather events can impact passengers and workers, the need for airports to be able to respond to extreme events is greater than ever
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