Responce to Alexie sample papers

To me, the best out of the three was sample paper 2.  The introduction included the author and the title of the book.  In addition to a couple of opening lines allowing the intro to flow and the thesis at the end of the paragraph.  Although I feel like the thesis could have been less vauge and more strong as well as avoiding words such as; probably because the author seems unsure rather than having confidence and avoiding doubt.  I also liked how transition words were included to help with coherence in the paper.  For the most part eah body paragraph starts with a topic sentence.  Followed by examples connecting to the point and most importantly thesis.  However, one of the body paragraphs starts off with "Because he.." I wouldnt start with because nor leave the word as he,  but more specific and state that its Junior/or Arnold.  Through out the paper I noticed alot of hes, they, they'res in which again, I would be specific and clear as to who is being adressed.  I did like that this paper didnt ask questions within the paper as the others did... Overall I was able to see the structure of the paper with minor mistakes....

Current State of Affairs for Native Americans

What I recall from learning our country’s history is that U.S expansion meant loss of land to Native Americans and not by their willingness but by tricking them and practically pushing Native Americans off of their land.  Not only was there many massacres killing most of their population but Native Americans were also forced to live on reservations because they depended on it due to killings of buffalo among other customs....  After treaties made and laws after the unfair actions of Americans now Federal policies have been improved toward Indian Tribes. 

The Senior Adviser's various missions include:

• Tribal Liaison—coordinating and communicating all Native American / Indian Country issues directly with Tribes and across all the bureaus within Commerce as well as externally with all other federal agencies;

• Tribal Consultation Policy—coordinating and implementing Commerce’s Tribal Consultation Policy Plan and consultation sessions. Serves as the primary contact for all Tribal Consultation actions and issues;

• Economic Development—serves as the facilitator of the Office of Native American Business Development by assisting and consulting with Indian Country in leveraging the combined efforts of the federal programs, tribal governments, private sector businesses and financing in order to promote economic growth for Tribes and Native Americans.

• Executive Order 13175

    

Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have made tremendous progress on the major issues of concern to Indian Country. Underlying this progress is President Obama’s belief that tribal leaders must be part of the solution to problems

President Obama and The Native American Community . N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Feb. 2014. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans>.

Native American Affairs. N.p., Nov. 2009. Web. 4 Feb. 2014. <http://www.commerce.gov/office-secretary/native-american-affairs>.    

Responce to State of Union

One of the topics covered by Obama in his speech was stregthening the middle and lower class which is essential for our country to improve and progress.  To strengthen the middle and lower economic class one of his plans is to raise minumum wage to $10.10. Not only will that stimulate the economy but also, increase productivity. As many Americans may feel that the governement just empowers the rich, while the middle and lower class dont progress and suffer finacially.  The president himself even stated that no one should have to work just to survive and get by.. Thus, being very important and hope that employers agree and do so..

Getting at Obama's State of the Union Speech

President Obama begins his speech by addressing the progess that our country has made through out the past couple of years.  For example, progress in the housing market along with the progress in our economy.  Although our economy isnt at its best now, as opposed to how it was a couple of years ago it has made changes.  President Obama emphasizes on progess to make our country a better place as well as congress agreeing to make these changes.  Obama recognizes the agreeements made for the country's budget.  However other proposals, reforms and acts can be debatable.  With out congress's approval on most actions that certain entity cant happen.  Thus, slowing down progession.  As the president he makes it clear that he will do what he can even with out congress's approval.  Such as the Affordable Care Act that most republicans didnt really agree with. Through out the speech he addresses many problems that he hopes to "reverse" such as unemployment.  In hopes to create more jobs which will better the economy as well as his proposal to raise minimun wage.  Raising minumum wage will not only stimulate the economy, but increase productivity.  In addition to more affordable education and the right every person has to a higher education. When he was talking about immigration reform I noticed that not everyone in the chamber stood up and clapped. Noticing live that President Obama isnt liked by all of congress and republicans may have other opinions to issues and how Obama wants to fix them. Also noticed veterans in the chamber along with the supreme court, congress, speaker of the house, and ordinary citizens Obama used as examples for other socioeconomic backgrounds making it relateable to everyone in America.  I liked how he adressed for equality in women and how it is emabrassing that there is still a difference, in this case woman pay in 2014...In addition to him adressing our troops being out of Iraq and closing Guantanamo Bay but importantly stating that a war isnt necassary unless it really is.. I feel like he addressed many issues in the hour of his speech.

links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZdl44R6HEQ

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/obamas-2014-state-of-the-union-address-full-text/