The federal bureaucracy is always in the news. The story might be about someone having a problem with a federal agency. It might be about the investigation of a federal agency action. The Congress, through its oversight function, might be holding congressional hearings on a federal agency or a bureaucrat. The story could be about pending changes in rules or regulations.
Find an article that is about some aspect of the federal bureaucracy. (See note below.)
Provide a link to the article.
Summarize the article contents in a 1-2 paragraph synopsis.
Discuss how the function of the federal bureaucracy impacts the country.
Sample Answer
Article on Federal Bureaucracy: EPA Vehicle Emissions Rules
Link: EPA Finalizes Stricter Vehicle Emissions Rules to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Synopsis:The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new emissions rules requiring automakers to ensure that 67% of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2032 be electric or hybrid. The rules aim to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by 7 billion tons over the next two decades, aligning with President Biden’s goal to cut U.S. emissions by 50–52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Automakers have expressed concerns about the feasibility of meeting these targets, citing supply chain challenges and consumer adoption rates, while environmental groups argue the standards are necessary to combat climate change. The rules also include incentives for domestic battery production and manufacturing investments.