Research for Law

The recent, radical movement toward democratization of the political system in the USSR has generated important changes in its legislative organs. This study examines the ongoing restructuring of these bodies, with particular emphasis on the Supreme Soviet and its evolving role in national security decision-making. A totally new state body, the Congress of People's Deputies, is also analyzed as to its structure, tasks, and responsibilities. From its membership was elected the new Supreme Soviet, which is contrasted with the 'old' Supreme Soviet, its history, organization, power, and responsibilities. The shifting sources of legislative power and the changing role of the new and strengthened legislative bodies are discussed.

This study, intended to help in the evaluation of treatment policy, shows that public drug treatment in the city of Detroit has led over a recent 4-year period to the desired reduction in property crime.

In light of subsequent implementation by the executive branch and interpretation by the judicial branch, this research contribution examines the influence upon Naval operations of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and of existing and pending federal air, water, and noise legislation. In so doing, this paper suggests procedures which will better insure that the letter and the spirit of such legislation are manifested throughout the Navy in decisions concerning environmental matters.

Builds a case to the effect that observable variation in teacher expenditures per pupil within the D.C. school system greatly overstates the variation in those educational inputs that produce variation in the quality of schooling received.