Question:
 Increasing the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere by twofold compared to their concentrations before industrialization, without considering additional factors or responses, could potentially result in an average temperature increase ranging between approximately 0.3Â°C to 1.1Â°C.
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 Atmospheric CO2 Concentration and Its Implications
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels play a crucial role in shaping Earth’s climate system. Presently comprising around 0.04% (or roughly 415ppm) of air composition, CO2 acts as a significant greenhouse gas, impacting planetary temperatures via enhanced heat retention. Historical records indicate fluctuating CO2 amounts: peaking at 7,000ppm during the ancient Cambrian era some half-billion years back; plummeting down to mere 180ppm amidst recent glacial periods spanning millions of years.

Intrinsically tied within nature's intricate web - specifically, the carbon cycle – CO2 cycles among terrestrial ecosystems, aquatic bodies, lithosphere, and living beings. Photosynthetic organisms harness sunlight converting atmospheric CO2 along with H2O into organic matter. Virtually every life form relies upon plant-derived carbohydrates serving dual purposes: sustenance & construction material reservoirs rich in carbon elements essential for survival.

Rising global warmth trends largely stem from escalating man-made discharges of greenhouse constituents, chiefly CO2. Since embarking onto rapid industrialisation circa late-eighteenth-century AD, ambient CO2 quantities soared upwards surpassing historical norms (~280ppm), reaching contemporary benchmarks exceeding 400ppm mark recorded recently in year 2015. Such heightened values represent unparalleled peaks stretching across millennia-long timescales potentially dating back tens-of-millions-years earlier based on paleoclimatological evidence. Anthropogenic origins underpinning this surge predominantly involve combustion-driven practices coupled alongside extensive forest clearance operations.

Monitoring stations situated atop Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano registered initial breaches beyond critical 400ppm threshold precisely dated May tenth, twenty-thirteen. Subsequent measurements reveal ongoing upward trajectories averaging near-two-parts-per-million increments annually accompanied by signs suggestive of acceleration phenomena manifesting therein. Approximately thirty-to-forty percent fraction attributable directly to human agency gets absorbed gradually throughout marine environments thereby contributing significantly towards progressive seawater pH diminution phenomena otherwise known colloquially as “ocean acidification”.

Deep ocean water ( DOW ) is the name for cold , salty water found deep below the surface of Earth 's oceans . Ocean water differs in temperature and salinity . Warm surface water is generally saltier than the cooler deep or polar waters ; in polar regions , the upper layers of ocean water are cold and fresh . Deep ocean water makes up about 90 % of the volume of the oceans . Deep ocean water has a very uniform temperature , around 0-3 ° C , and a salinity of about 3.5 % or as oceanographers state as 35 ppt ( parts per thousand ) .   In specialized locations such as the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii NELHA ocean water is pumped to the surface from approximately 900 metres ( 3000 feet ) deep for applications in research , commercial and pre-commercial activities . DOW is typically used to describe ocean water at sub-thermal depths sufficient to provide a measurable difference in water temperature .   When deep ocean water is brought to the surface , it can be used for a variety of things . Its most useful property is its temperature . At the surface of the Earth , most water and air is well above 3 ° C . The difference in temperature is indicative of a difference in energy . Where there is an energy gradient , skillful application of science and engineering can harness that energy for productive use by humans . Assuming the source of deep ocean water is environmentally friendly and replenished by natural mechanisms , it forms a more innovative basis for cleaner energy than current fossil-fuel-derived energy .   The simplest use of cold water is for air conditioning : using the cold water itself to cool air saves the energy that would be used by the compressors for traditional refrigeration . Another use could be to replace expensive desalination plants . When cold water passes through a pipe surrounded by humid air , condensation results . The condensate is pure water , suitable for humans to drink or for crop irrigation . Via a technology called Ocean thermal energy conversion , the temperature difference can be turned into electricity .

A recommended exposure limit ( REL ) is an occupational exposure limit that has been recommended by the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) for adoption as a permissible exposure limit . The REL is a level that NIOSH believes would be protective of worker safety and health over a working lifetime if used in combination with engineering and work practice controls , exposure and medical monitoring , posting and labeling of hazards , worker training and personal protective equipment . No REL has ever been adopted by OSHA , but they have been used as guides by some industry and advocacy organizations . RELs for chemical exposures are usually expressed in parts per million ( ppm ) , or sometimes in milligrams per cubic metre ( mg/m3 ) . Although not legally enforceable limits , NIOSH RELs are considered by OSHA during the promulgation of legally enforceable PELs .

Regasification is a process of converting liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) at − 162 ° C ( − 260 ° F ) temperature back to natural gas at atmospheric temperature . LNG gasification plants can be located on land as well as on floating barges . Floating barge mounted plants have the advantage that they can be towed to new offshore locations for better usage in response to changes in the business environment . In a conventional regasification plantRU , LNG is heated by sea water to convert it to natural gas / methane gas .

Deci - ( symbol d ) is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one tenth . Proposed in 1793 and adopted in 1795 , the prefix comes from the Latin decimus , meaning `` tenth '' . Since 1960 , the prefix is part of the International System of Units ( SI ) . Its most frequent use , however , is in a non-SI unit , the decibel , used to measure sound intensity ( relative to a reference ) and many other ratios .   Example :  A compact disc is about 12 centimeters or 1.2 decimeters .

The defined daily dose ( DDD ) is a statistical measure of drug consumption , defined by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) . It is used to standardize the comparison of drug usage between different drugs or between different health care environments . The DDD is not to be confused with the therapeutic dose or with the dose actually prescribed by a physician for an individual patient .   The WHO 's definition is : `` The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults . ''

In thermodynamics and solid state physics , the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 for estimating the phonon contribution to the specific heat ( heat capacity ) in a solid . It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice ( heat ) as phonons in a box , in contrast to the Einstein model , which treats the solid as many individual , non-interacting quantum harmonic oscillators . The Debye model correctly predicts the low temperature dependence of the heat capacity , which is proportional to -- the Debye T3 law . Just like the Einstein model , it also recovers the Dulong -- Petit law at high temperatures . But due to simplifying assumptions , its accuracy suffers at intermediate temperatures .   See M. Shubin and T. Sunada for a rigorous treatment of the Debye model .

Difluorocarbene is the chemical compound with formula CF2 . It has a short half-life , 0.5 and 20 ms , in solution and in the gas phase , respectively . Although highly reactive , difluorocarbene is an intermediate in the production of tetrafluoroethylene , which is produced on an industrial scale as the precursor to Teflon ( PTFE ) .

December ( from Latin decem , `` ten '' ) or mensis December was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar , following November ( novem , `` nine '' ) and preceding Ianuarius . It had 29 days . When the calendar was reformed to create a 12-month year starting in Ianuarius , December became the twelfth month , but retained its name , as did the other numbered months from Quintilis ( July ) through December . Its length was increased to 31 days under the Julian calendar reform .

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane , R-134a , Freon 134a , Forane 134a , Genetron 134a , Florasol 134a , Suva 134a or HFC-134a , also known as norflurane ( INN ) , is a haloalkane refrigerant with thermodynamic properties similar to R-12 ( dichlorodifluoromethane ) but with insignificant ozone depletion potential and a somewhat lower global warming potential ( 1300 , compared to R-12 's GWP of 2400 ) . It has the formula CH2FCF3 and a boiling point of − 26.3 ° C ( − 15.34 ° F ) at atmospheric pressure . R-134a cylinders are colored light blue . Attempts at phasing out its use as a refrigerant with substances that have lower global warming potentials , such as HFO-1234yf are underway .

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora was one of the most powerful eruptions in recorded history , with a Volcanic Explosivity Index ( VEI ) of 7 . It is the most recent known VEI-7 event , and the only unambiguously confirmed VEI-7 eruption since the Lake Taupo eruption in about AD 180 . ( The 946 eruption of Paektu Mountain might also have been VEI-7 . )   The eruption of the volcano , on the island of Sumbawa in the Dutch East Indies ( present-day Indonesia ) , reached a climax on 10 April 1815 and was followed by between six months and three years of increased steaming and small phreatic eruptions . The ash from the eruption column dispersed around the world and lowered global temperatures , leading to worldwide harvest failures in an event sometimes known as the Year Without a Summer in 1816 . The eruption resulted in a brief period of significant climate change that led to various cases of extreme weather . Several climate forcings coincided and interacted in a systematic manner that has not been observed since , despite other large eruptions that have occurred since the early Stone Age . Although the link between the post-eruption climate changes and the Tambora event has been established by various scientists , the understanding of the processes involved is incomplete .


Question:
 Increasing the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere by twofold compared to pre-industrial times, without considering additional factors or responses, could potentially result in an average temperature rise between approximately 0.3Â°C and 1.1Â°C.
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 Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration Increase: Implications for Temperature Rise
The ongoing increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, stemming largely from burning fossil fuels, significantly contributes to global warming trends. When comparing current conditions against those before the Industrial Revolution, doubling CO2 levels could result in additional planetary heating within ranges estimated at approximately 0.3 degrees Celsius to 1.1 degrees Celsius under stable external influences without accounting for complex ecological interactions.
This projection aligns closely with insights provided by leading climate research organizations, emphasizing humanity’s pivotal role through greenhouse gas discharges—primarily comprising carbon dioxide—that trap solar radiation near earth surfaces instead allowing it dissipate into space thus enhancing what scientists term "the enhanced greenhouse effect".
Accordingly, various computer simulations conducted by experts predict varying outcomes depending upon different scenarios concerning future economic policies regarding energy usage; specifically:
For minimal intervention strategies aiming low output (~RCP2), temperatures might climb another mere fraction beyond recent historical norms;
Conversely, business-as-usual approaches projecting high outputs (>8.5W/m^2) suggest potentially catastrophic jumps upwards nearing three full degree marks!
Regardless specifics surrounding exact figures involved hereafter, consensus remains strong amongst qualified professionals asserting mankind indeed holds key responsibility behind accelerating pace witnessed throughout last half-century especially given lack thereof prior millennia evidenced via extensive palaeoclimatological studies encompassing multiple disciplines ranging geology through biology etcetera...
Moreover, despite inherent uncertainties intrinsic to forecasting methodologies employed herein still widely accepted across relevant fields precisely because no credible alternative explanations presently available capable adequately explaining away myriad empirical observations consistently pointing fingers squarely onto Homo sapiens shoulders collectively speaking...

In light aforementioned considerations therefore, prudent course action arguably entails pursuing dual-pronged strategy involving both proactive measures aimed mitigating further damage whilst simultaneously adapting existing infrastructures cope better inevitable consequences already underway regardless remedial steps taken henceforth forthwith immediately posthaste ASAP QFT...

Indeed, numerous jurisdictions globally now formally recognize imperative tackling challenge head-on via ratifying landmark treaties designed curbing harmful pollutants emitted airways seas alike – exemplified prominently Paris Agreement negotiated late December 2015 wherein signatories committed striving restrict maximum allowable deviations baseline readings circa year eighteen hundred seventy eight AD give take plus minus ten percent margin error either way directionally speaking loosely paraphrasing verbatim transcript proceedings therein contained heretofore referenced supra ad nauseam ad infinitum et cetera...

Furthermore, latest surveys reveal growing public awareness coupled mounting anxiety surrounding topic du jour manifesting itself form heightened demand information alongside calls urgent government intervention lest catastrophe ensue

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

0 ( zero ; BrE : -LSB- / ˈzɪərəʊ / -RSB- or AmE : -LSB- / ˈziːroʊ / -RSB- ) is both a number and the numerical digit used to represent that number in numerals . The number 0 fulfills a central role in mathematics as the additive identity of the integers , real numbers , and many other algebraic structures . As a digit , 0 is used as a placeholder in place value systems . Names for the number 0 in English include zero , nought or ( US ) naught ( -LSB- ˈnɔːt -RSB- ) , nil , or -- in contexts where at least one adjacent digit distinguishes it from the letter `` O '' -- oh or o ( -LSB- ˈoʊ -RSB- ) . Informal or slang terms for zero include zilch and zip . Ought and aught ( -LSB- ˈɔːt -RSB- ) , as well as cipher , have also been used historically .

In sports and particularly exercise testing , the rating of perceived exertion ( RPE ) , as measured by the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale ( RPE scale ) , is a frequently used quantitative measure of perceived exertion during physical activity . In medicine this is used to document the patient 's exertion during a test , and sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition . The original scale introduced by Gunnar Borg rated exertion on a scale of 6-20 . Borg then constructed a category ( C ) ratio ( R ) scale , the Borg CR10 Scale . This is especially used in clinical diagnosis of breathlessness and dyspnea , chest pain , angina and musculo-skeletal pain . The CR-10 scale is best suited when there is an overriding sensation arising either from a specific area of the body , for example , muscle pain , ache or fatigue in the quadriceps or from pulmonary responses .   The Borg scale can be compared to other linear scales such as the Likert scale or a visual analogue scale . The sensitivity and reproducibility of the results are broadly very similar , although the Borg may outperform the Likert scale in some cases .   The seemingly odd range of 6-20 is to follow the general heart rate of a healthy young adult by multiplying by 10 . For instance , a perceived exertion of 12 would be expected to coincide with a heart rate of roughly 120 beats per minute .

In medicine , a differential diagnosis is the distinguishing of a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features . Differential diagnostic procedures are used by physicians and other trained medical professionals to diagnose the specific disease in a patient , or , at least , to eliminate any imminently life-threatening conditions . Often each individual option of a possible disease is called a differential diagnosis ( for example , bronchitis could be a differential diagnosis in the evaluation of a cough that ends up with a final diagnosis of common cold ) .   More generally , a differential diagnostic procedure is a systematic diagnostic method used to identify the presence of a disease entity where multiple alternatives are possible . This method is essentially a process of elimination or at least a process of obtaining information that shrinks the `` probabilities '' of candidate conditions to negligible levels , by using evidence such as symptoms , patient history , and medical knowledge to adjust epistemic confidences in the mind of the diagnostician ( or , for computerized or computer-assisted diagnosis , the software of the system ) .   Differential diagnosis can be regarded as implementing aspects of the hypothetico-deductive method , in the sense that the potential presence of candidate diseases or conditions can be viewed as hypotheses that physicians further determine as being true or false .   Common abbreviations of the term `` differential diagnosis '' include DDx , ddx , DD , D/Dx , or ΔΔ .

A redundant binary representation ( RBR ) is a numeral system that uses more bits than needed to represent a single binary digit so that most numbers have several representations . An RBR is unlike usual binary numeral systems , including two 's complement , which use a single bit for each digit . Many of an RBR 's properties differ from those of regular binary representation systems . Most importantly , an RBR allows addition without using a typical carry . When compared to non-redundant representation , an RBR makes bitwise logical operation slower , but arithmetic operations are faster when a greater bit width is used . Usually , each digit has its own sign that is not necessarily the same as the sign of the number represented . When digits have signs , that RBR is also a signed-digit representation .

Dibenzo-1 ,4 - dioxin , also dibenzodioxin or dibenzo-p-dioxin ( dibenzo-para-dioxin ) , is a polycyclic heterocyclic organic compound in which two benzene rings are connected by a 1,4-dioxin ring . Its molecular formula is C12H8O2 . The two oxygen atoms occupy opposite ( para - ) positions in the six-membered dioxin ring .   Dibenzodioxin is the carbon skeleton of the poisonous polychlorinated dibenzodioxins ( PCDDs ) , often called dioxins . The most harmful PCDD is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin ( TCDD ) . Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds is a category of pollutants that includes PCDDs and other compounds that have similar structure , toxicity , and persistence . Dibenzodioxin is also the skeleton of the polybrominated dibenzodioxins .

In computational biology , de novo protein structure prediction refers to an algorithmic process by which protein tertiary structure is predicted from its amino acid primary sequence . The problem itself has occupied leading scientists for decades while still remaining unsolved . According to Science , the problem remains one of the top 125 outstanding issues in modern science . At present , some of the most successful methods have a reasonable probability of predicting the folds of small , single-domain proteins within 1.5 angstroms over the entire structure .   De novo methods tend to require vast computational resources , and have thus only been carried out for relatively small proteins . De novo protein structure modeling is distinguished from Template-based modeling ( TBM ) by the fact that no solved homolog to the protein of interest is used , making efforts to predict protein structure from amino acid sequence exceedingly difficult . Prediction of protein structure de novo for larger proteins will require better algorithms and larger computational resources such as those afforded by either powerful supercomputers ( such as Blue Gene or MDGRAPE-3 ) or distributed computing projects ( such as Folding@home, Rosetta@home, the Human Proteome Folding Project , or Nutritious Rice for the World ) . Although computational barriers are vast , the potential benefits of structural genomics ( by predicted or experimental methods ) to fields such as medicine and drug design make de novo structure prediction an active research field .

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

Ralph Franklin Keeling ( born 1959 ) is a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography . He is the Principal Investigator for the Atmospheric Oxygen Research Group at Scripps and is the director of the Scripps Program , the measurement program behind the Keeling curve , which was started by his father Charles David Keeling in 1958 . Ralph Keeling has developed precise instruments and techniques for the measurement of atmospheric oxygen and anthropogenic in the ocean , and for the analysis of land and ocean carbon sinks .

In statistics , the number of degrees of freedom is the number of values in the final calculation of a statistic that are free to vary .   The number of independent ways by which a dynamic system can move , without violating any constraint imposed on it , is called number of degrees of freedom . In other words , the number of degrees of freedom can be defined as the minimum number of independent coordinates that can specify the position of the system completely .   Estimates of statistical parameters can be based upon different amounts of information or data . The number of independent pieces of information that go into the estimate of a parameter are called the degrees of freedom . In general , the degrees of freedom of an estimate of a parameter are equal to the number of independent scores that go into the estimate minus the number of parameters used as intermediate steps in the estimation of the parameter itself ( e.g. the sample variance has N − 1 degrees of freedom , since it is computed from N random scores minus the only 1 parameter estimated as intermediate step , which is the sample mean ) .   Mathematically , degrees of freedom is the number of dimensions of the domain of a random vector , or essentially the number of `` free '' components ( how many components need to be known before the vector is fully determined ) .   The term is most often used in the context of linear models ( linear regression , analysis of variance ) , where certain random vectors are constrained to lie in linear subspaces , and the number of degrees of freedom is the dimension of the subspace . The degrees of freedom are also commonly associated with the squared lengths ( or `` sum of squares '' of the coordinates ) of such vectors , and the parameters of chi-squared and other distributions that arise in associated statistical testing problems .   While introductory textbooks may introduce degrees of freedom as distribution parameters or through hypothesis testing , it is the underlying geometry that defines degrees of freedom , and is critical to a proper understanding of the concept . Walker ( 1940 ) has stated this succinctly as `` the number of observations minus the number of necessary relations among these observations . ''


Question:
 At the latest climate change conference held in Paris, Mitch McConnell along with several delegates resided in an upscale luxury accommodation; this extravagant stay amounted to approximately $9,500 for each attendee's expenses. The high cost of living arrangements contrasted starkly against their professed commitment to environmental conservation efforts worldwide. This juxtaposition raises questions about whether such lavish spending aligns properly with promoting sustainable practices globally while addressing pressing issues like carbon emissions reduction targets under international agreements aimed at combating anthropogenic impacts contributing significantly towards accelerating planetary heating trends observed over past decades since industrial revolution began spewing out greenhouse gases into atmosphere without much regard shown initially by major polluters who now face stricter regulations enforced through various treaties negotiated amongst nations trying desperately hold back tide rising seas threatening coastal cities everywhere including New York City where sea level rise projections show potential flooding scenarios becoming more frequent as time progresses unless drastic action taken soon enough prevent worst case outcomes from occurring within next century or so depending upon how quickly countries can transition away fossil fuels reliance renewable energy sources capable powering world economy sustainably going forward indefinitely unlike finite resources currently being depleted rapidly leading us closer every day towards point no return when it comes dealing effectively irreversible damage done already ecosystems around globe suffering greatly loss biodiversity resulting directly human activities unchecked until recently starting see some positive changes happening albeit slowly compared urgent need act swiftly order avoid catastrophe looming horizon if nothing changed course current trajectory set forth previous generations unaware consequences actions would have long term future inhabitants earth forced bear brunt mistakes made lack foresight planning ahead sufficiently ensure survival species threatened extinction alongside countless other organisms sharing planet call home together harmony instead strife caused ignorance arrogance thinking know better nature itself ultimately pays price our folly.

In essence what I'm saying here paraphrased succinctly: Politicians attending conferences meant address critical ecological problems often engage hypocritical behavior staying expensive hotels despite advocating frugality citizens combatting climate crisis - something needs fixing ASAP! (Note excessive wordiness added deliberately illustrate point regarding verbosity original sentence structure.)

 Excessive Spending Amidst Environmental Advocacy
During high-profile international summits aimed at addressing critical issues like climate change, some public figures face scrutiny regarding their personal choices. Reports emerged about prominent political leaders attending the recent global conference in Copenhagen who opted to stay at luxurious accommodations while discussing urgent measures against global warming. These decisions raised eyebrows among taxpayers and environmental activists alike when details surfaced revealing costs nearing $10,000 per attendee for lodging alone. Critics argue that such extravagance contradicts messages promoting frugality and sustainability in combating climate challenges globally.

This scenario highlights the disconnect sometimes observed between rhetoric advocating fiscal responsibility within green initiatives versus actual spending habits during official delegations focused ostensibly on saving the environment. Despite intentions behind convening experts across nations to tackle planetary threats collaboratively, perceptions surrounding lavish lifestyles amidst calls for shared sacrifice risk undermining collective efforts moving forward. Addressing inconsistencies will require transparent dialogue around balancing operational necessities with ethical considerations pertinent to achieving long-term ecological goals without alienating key stakeholders concerned about perceived hypocrisy amongst leadership ranks.

The Republican conference of the United States Senate chooses a conference chairperson . The office was created in the mid-19th century with the founding of the Republican party . The office of `` party floor leader '' was not created until 1925 , and for twenty years , the Senate 's Republican conference chairman was also the floor leader .   In recent years , the conference chair has come to be regarded as the third-ranking Republican in the Senate , behind the floor leader and whip . According to Congressional Quarterly , `` The conference chairman manages the private meetings to elect floor leaders , handles distribution of committee assignments and helps set legislative priorities . The modern version drives the conference 's message , with broadcast studios for television and radio . ''

The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government , from January 3 , 2013 , to January 3 , 2015 . It was composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives based on the results of the 2012 Senate elections and the 2012 House elections . The seats in the House were apportioned based on the 2010 United States Census . It first met in Washington , D.C. on January 3 , 2013 , and it ended on January 3 , 2015 . Senators elected to regular terms in 2008 were in the last two years of those terms during this Congress .   Widespread public dissatisfaction with the institution increased over its second year , and some commentators have ranked it among the worst in United States congressional history . According to a Gallup Poll released in August 2014 , the 113th Congress had the highest disapproval rating of any Congress since 1974 , when data first started being collected : 83 % of Americans surveyed said that they disapproved of the job Congress was doing , while only 13 % said that they approved . In October 2013 , during the government shutdown , this decreased to 10 % approval according to several polls .


Question:
 At the latest climate change conference held in Paris, Mitch McConnell along with several delegates resided in an upscale luxury accommodation; this extravagant stay amounted to approximately $9,500 for each attendee's expenses.
(Note: This response maintains the same structure of accusing political figures attending environmental summits while staying in expensive accommodations but changes names, locations, costs slightly as well as flips party lines.)

2009 Copenhagen Summit: Accommodations & Expenses Controversy
During the pivotal 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference—also referred to as the Copenhagen Summit—the event convened at the prestigious Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, spanning from December 7 through December 18. This gathering encompassed the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), alongside the fifth meeting of parties (MOP 5) adhering to the Kyoto Protocol. Per the roadmap outlined in Bali, participants aimed to forge a comprehensive strategy addressing climate change post-2012.
On December 18, amid reports indicating chaos within negotiations, expectations dwindled to merely securing a non-binding declaration rather than achieving substantial agreements. Nevertheless, representatives from key nations —including the U.S., China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—crafted what became known as the Copenhagen Accord. Deemed significant by American officials, yet falling short of unanimous endorsement among attending states, its contents acknowledged the gravity of combating climate change while proposing measures to limit global temperature rise to less than two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Despite lacking legal enforceability regarding emission reductions, the accord underscored urgent need for action.
Subsequent revelations emerged via leaks orchestrated by whistleblower Edward Snowden and disseminated by Dagbladet Information in early 2014. These disclosures unveiled surveillance tactics employed by the United States targeting fellow delegation members' communications throughout the proceedings. Consequently, American envoys possessed advanced knowledge concerning strategies formulated amongst various contingents; notably, insights into how host nation Denmark intended to salvage faltering dialogues proved particularly incriminating. Allegedly privy to inside conversations conducted behind closed doors, observers remarked upon uncanny familiarity exhibited by both American and Chinese factions when confronted with confidential drafts circulating internally:
"They seemed eerily informed," recounted insiders comprising core negotiation teams, lamenting compromised confidentiality amidst sensitive deliberations. Such espionage allegations cast shadows over diplomatic endeavors ostensibly geared toward fostering collaborative solutions amid escalating planetary crises. Additionally, controversies arose surrounding lavish accommodations afforded select attendees – exemplified by Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s choice to reside in upscale lodgings – reportedly entailing exorbitant expenditures exceeding ten thousand dollars per individual participant. Critics decried perceived hypocrisy juxtaposing ostensible commitment toward mitigating carbon footprints versus extravagant lifestyles flaunted during environmentally themed summits.

L. Harvey Lodge ( 8 November 1902 - 6 May 1976 ) was a Republican member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1947 and 1974 .   Born in 1902 and a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School , Lodge was an assistant attorney general in 1936 and was later elected Oakland County prosecuting attorney . He served one term in the Michigan House of Representatives from part of Oakland County , being defeated for re-election in 1948 . A decade later , he won election to the Michigan Senate and served two terms ; he was defeated for re-election in 1960 . Finally , Lodge served two more terms in the Senate , including one year as president pro tempore in 1974 , and was defeated for re-election that year . Lodge was best known for shepherding the state 's no-fault auto insurance law through the Legislature , and was an opponent of both income tax and open housing . He was known to give out gold-colored cufflinks and coins with his likeness . After leaving the Legislature , workers found an oil painting of him on a wall in the State Capitol ordinarily reserved for those of past governors .   Lodge served as a delegate to the 1944 Republican National Convention which nominated Michigan native Thomas Dewey for President of the United States . He was also a member of numerous civic and professional associations .

Kyrsten Lea Sinema -LSB- ˈkɪərstən_ˈsɪnəmə -RSB- ( born July 12 , 1976 ) is an American politician and the U.S. Representative from , first elected in 2012 . A member of the Democratic Party , prior to being elected she served in both chambers of the Arizona legislature , being elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2005 , and the Arizona Senate in 2011 .   Sinema has worked for the adoption of the DREAM Act and has campaigned against Propositions 107 and 102 , two voter referendums to ban the recognition of same-sex marriage and civil unions in Arizona .   After her election to the House of Representatives she joined the conservative Blue Dog Coalition and the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus . She is a centrist on liberal-conservative scales . In September 2014 , she was endorsed for re-election by the United States Chamber of Commerce , becoming one of five Democrats to be endorsed by the Chamber in the 2014 congressional election cycle . In 2015 , she did not vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House and only voted 73 % with the majority of her own party .   She is the first openly bisexual person elected to the U.S. Congress .

Real Bad is the name of a fundraising party held annually in San Francisco , California immediately following the Folsom Street Fair . The party , which occurs on the last Sunday in September , has been in existence since 1989 . It is thrown by a non-profit organization called Grass Roots Gay Rights West ( GRGR/West ) . Most of the money raised by the event comes from ticket sales , which are generated by a network of party hosts who sell tickets to friends . Proceeds from the party go to HIV/AIDS charities and LGBT health and community service organizations . In 2007 , the party raised $ 150,000 for San Francisco Bay Area charities .   Because it serves as an unofficial closing event for Folsom Street Fair weekend , the party has a leather and BDSM bent . The event is known for its progressive house music , lighting effects , and flag dancing . Party-goers are primarily gay men . Like some circuit parties , such as the White Parties in Miami , Florida and Palm Springs , California , Real Bad has an international reputation . Although most of the revelers hail from the San Francisco Bay Area , many come from other parts of the United States and from other countries around the world .

David Monn is an American event planner , interior designer , author , and artist . He is the founder and CEO of David Monn , LLC , an event production firm based in New York City . As part of the firm , Monn has been responsible for organizing and producing a variety of prominent events at locations like the Metropolitan Museum of Art , the New York Public Library , Guggenheim Museum , and the ( among others ) .   Monn designed a White House State Dinner for former United States President Barack Obama . Monn 's most recent book , David Monn : The Art of Celebrating , was released in November 2016 .

The Republican Guard ( Garde républicaine ) is part of the French Gendarmerie . It is responsible for providing guards of honor for the State and security in the Paris area .   Its missions include :  Guarding important public buildings in Paris such as the Élysée Palace ( the residence of the President of the French Republic ) , the Hôtel Matignon ( the residence of the Prime Minister of France ) , the Palais du Luxembourg ( the Senate ) , the Palais Bourbon ( the National Assembly ) , the Hall of Justice , and keeping public order in Paris .  Honor and security services for the highest national personalities and important foreign guests ;  Military ceremonies and guards of honour for fallen soldiers .  Support of other law enforcement forces with intervention ( i.e. SWAT ) teams ;  Staffing horseback patrol stations , particularly for the forests of the Île-de-France region ;   The close physical protection of the President of France is entrusted to the GSPR ( Groupe de sécurité de la présidence de la République ) a mixed police - gendarmerie unit which is not part of the Guard . The Guard however provides counter-sniper teams ( Observateurs-contre-tireurs ) and SWAT teams ( called pelotons d'intervention or intervention platoons - see below ) .   The Republican Guard also represents France at international events at home or abroad .   The Republican Guard is twinned with the Red Guard of Senegal .

The United States ' Land and Water Conservation Fund ( LWCF ) is a Federal program that was established by Act of Congress in 1965 to provide funds and matching grants to federal , state and local governments for the acquisition of land and water , and easements on land and water , for the benefit of all Americans . The main emphases of the fund are recreation and the protection of national natural treasures in the forms of parks and protected forest and wildlife areas . The LWCF has a broad-based coalition of support and oversight , including the National Parks Conservation Association , Environment America , The Wilderness Society , the Land Trust Alliance , and the Nature Conservancy .   The primary source of income to the fund is fees paid to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management , Regulation and Enforcement by companies drilling offshore for oil and gas . Congress regularly diverts most of the funds from this source to other purposes , however . Additional minor sources of income include the sale of surplus federal real estate and taxes on motorboat fuel .   Funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund have been utilized over the years on projects both large and small . LWCF has helped state agencies and local communities acquire nearly seven million acres ( 28,000 km ² ) of land and easements controlling further land , developed project sites including such popular recreational areas as Harper 's Ferry in West Virginia , California 's Big Sur Coast , and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in Montana , helped maintain Yellowstone National Park , and helped to build and maintain `` thousands of local playgrounds , soccer fields , and baseball diamonds . ''   Though LWCF is authorized with a budget cap of $ 900 million annually , this cap has been met only twice during the program 's nearly four decades of existence . As of 2015 the program generated about $ 2.5 million a day from leases on offshore oil and gas drilling .   The program is divided into two distinct funding pools : state grants and federal acquisition funds . The distribution formula takes into account population density and other factors .   On the federal side , each year , based on project demands from communities as well as input from the federal land management agencies , the President makes recommendations to Congress regarding funding for specific LWCF projects . In Congress , these projects go through an Appropriations Committee review process . Given the intense competition among projects , funding is generally only provided for those projects with universal support . Initially authorized for a twenty-five-year period , the LWCF has been extended for another twenty-five years , its current mandate running until January 2015 . As of October 2015 , describing it as a `` slush fund '' , Rob Bishop of Utah , chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee , had blocked a vote on reauthorization .

Derek Leslie Conway TD ( born 15 February 1953 ) is an English politician and television presenter . A member of the Conservative Party , Conway served as a Member of Parliament ( MP ) for the constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham from 1983 to 1997 , and Old Bexley and Sidcup from 2001 to 2010 . He is currently a presenter of Epilogue , a book review programme on Press TV , an English-language international television news channel funded by the Iranian government .   In January 2008 Conway announced that he would stand down at the next general election after a Commons standards committee found that he had employed his son Freddie , a full-time student at Newcastle University , as a political researcher using public funds , despite there being no record of his son doing any work at Westminster . As a result , Conservative Party leader David Cameron withdrew the whip from Conway , effectively expelling him from the Parliamentary Conservative group . He received considerable criticism from the press concerning the misuse of funds .

David Martin McIntosh ( born June 8 , 1958 ) is an American attorney and Republican Party politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Indiana 's 2nd congressional district from 1995 to 2001 . McIntosh was the Republican nominee for Governor of Indiana in 2000 , losing to Democratic incumbent Frank O'Bannon . He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in Indiana 's 5th congressional district in 2012 . In December 2014 , McIntosh was named the president of the Club for Growth , a fiscally conservative 501 ( c ) 4 organization .

Residency Towers Chennai is a four-star luxury hotel located at T. Nagar , Chennai , India . Built at a cost of 500 million , the hotel is the second Residency hotel in the city and fourth in the chain .

Decoding Air Travel : A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury is a book by Nicholas Kralev . Its first edition was published in 2011 .  The author discussed this book on NPR on August 20 , 2011 .


Question: At the latest climate change conference held in Paris, Mitch McConnell along with several delegates resided in an upscale luxury accommodation, racking up expenses amounting to approximately $9,500 for each attendee's stay.

2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference Critiques
During the high-profile UN Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen during late 2009, aimed at addressing critical issues related to global warming, certain delegates' accommodations sparked significant debate. Reports emerged detailing extravagant stays at luxurious hotels, notably involving prominent figures like Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi along with her entourage. Allegations surfaced regarding exorbitant costs associated with each participant’s stay, estimated around $10,000 per individual, raising eyebrows among taxpayers and activists alike. Critics argue that such lavish spending contradicts messages promoting frugality and sustainability advocated within the conference itself. These revelations fueled discussions about hypocrisy amongst leaders who preach environmental responsibility while seemingly ignoring practical applications thereof when traveling abroad under official capacities. Despite intentions behind convening international summits focusing upon combating climate change being noble, controversies surrounding personal conduct can overshadow substantive progress achieved through diplomatic channels if left unchecked.
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Kosciusko -LSB- ˌkɒsiˈVskoʊ -RSB- is a city in Attala County , Mississippi , United States . The population was 7,402 at the 2010 census . It is the county seat of Attala County .   Kosciusko is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway , northeast of Jackson . It is named for the U.S. and Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko , who assisted United States military efforts during the American Revolution . However , the Anglicized name of the city omits the `` z '' . Kosciusko was originally named Red Bud Springs for one of three natural springs that were present in the city .   Kosciusko was the home of Magnolia Bible College , and the birthplace for several notable people , including Oprah Winfrey and James Meredith .

The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government , from January 3 , 2013 , to January 3 , 2015 . It was composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives based on the results of the 2012 Senate elections and the 2012 House elections . The seats in the House were apportioned based on the 2010 United States Census . It first met in Washington , D.C. on January 3 , 2013 , and it ended on January 3 , 2015 . Senators elected to regular terms in 2008 were in the last two years of those terms during this Congress .   Widespread public dissatisfaction with the institution increased over its second year , and some commentators have ranked it among the worst in United States congressional history . According to a Gallup Poll released in August 2014 , the 113th Congress had the highest disapproval rating of any Congress since 1974 , when data first started being collected : 83 % of Americans surveyed said that they disapproved of the job Congress was doing , while only 13 % said that they approved . In October 2013 , during the government shutdown , this decreased to 10 % approval according to several polls .

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a collection of luxury properties located in major cities around the globe . Each hotel is designed to have its own distinct personality . Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International , a Canadian-based hotel company with over 105 hotels in 31 countries worldwide under the Fairmont , Raffles and Swissôtel brands . The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences , Estates and luxury private residence club properties .

The 1960 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States was held in Chicago , Illinois , from July 25 to July 28 , 1960 , at the International Amphitheatre . It was the 14th and most recent time overall that Chicago hosted the Republican National Convention , more times than any other city .   The convention nominated Vice President Richard M. Nixon for President and former Senator Henry Cabot Lodge , Jr. of Massachusetts for Vice President .

Larry Edwin Craig ( born July 20 , 1945 ) is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho . He served 18 years in the U.S. Senate ( 1991 -- 2009 ) , preceded by 10 years in the U.S. House , representing Idaho 's first district ( 1981 -- 91 ) . His 28 years in Congress rank as the second-longest in Idaho history , trailing only William Borah , who served over 32 years in the Senate . In addition to serving in Congress , Craig has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association since 1983 . Craig was selected for induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2007 .   On August 27 , 2007 , the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call revealed that Craig had been arrested for lewd conduct in a men 's restroom at the Minneapolis-St . Paul International Airport on June 11 , 2007 , and entered a guilty plea to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct on August 8 , 2007 . Despite firmly stating that he was not and never had been gay , Craig announced his intention to resign from the Senate at a news conference on September 1 , 2007 , but later decided to finish the remainder of his term .   Craig was not a candidate for re-election in 2008 . He was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor and former Governor Jim Risch , who won the seat in the November 2008 election . Craig subsequently co-founded the consulting firm New West Strategies and became a lobbyist .

Republican In Name Only is a pejorative term used by conservative members of the Republican Party of the United States to describe Republicans whose political views or actions they consider insufficiently conservative . The acronym RINO emerged in the 1990s .

Lancaster Mennonite Conference is a conference of Mennonite churches formerly associated with Mennonite Church USA ( MC USA ) . It is a body of 163 Mennonite churches in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States , consisting of Pennsylvania , New Jersey , New York , and Maryland . There are also a few conference churches in Delaware , Virginia , and the city of Washington D.C. , as well as two located in Hawaii .

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is a restaurant in Dublin , Ireland . It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1989 -- 1995 and two stars from 1996 -- present . Egon Ronay Guide awarded the restaurant one star in the period 1983 -- 1985 and 1987 . It was mentioned in the Guide in 1988 and 1989 .   The restaurant 's proprietor is the acclaimed French professional chef , Patrick Guilbaud , who lives in Ireland . Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud claims to be Ireland 's most award-winning restaurant . It was established by Guilbaud in 1981 in James 's Place East , Dublin 2 , before moving to the Merrion Hotel in Upper Merrion Street , Dublin 2 . The restaurant was the first in Dublin to receive two Michelin stars and has been praised by The New York Times . It has been named the most expensive restaurant in Dublin .

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ( LVCVA ) is the official destination marketing organization for Southern Nevada . The LVCVA is a public-private partnership that owns and operates the Las Vegas Convention Center ( LVCC ) , Cashman Center , and Cashman Field and is responsible for the advertising campaigns for the Clark County , Nevada , area .   The fourteen-member board is made up of eight elected officials appointed from each local municipality and six private-industry members appointed equally by the Nevada Resort Association and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce . Funding is provided by a room tax on all hotels in the county and through building revenue from the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center . The Authority is responsible for `` attracting visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world 's most desirable destination for leisure and business travel . ''

Lanhee J. Chen ( ; born July 4 , 1978 ) is an American policy expert , academic , and political commentator . Chen currently serves as the David and Diane Steffy Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution , Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Lecturer in the Public Policy Program at Stanford University , and Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School . He is also counsel at the law firm Arent Fox LLP . Chen was a senior adviser to the 2016 presidential campaign of Senator Marco Rubio .   Chen was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a seat on the bipartisan and independent Social Security Advisory Board , which advises the President , Congress , and the Social Security Administrator on Social Security policies . He was recommended for the post by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell . He also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of El Camino Hospital , the hospital of Silicon Valley .   Chen is most well known for his role as policy director for the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign and Romney 's chief policy adviser . He has been described as the `` orchestra leader '' behind the Romney 2012 campaign . Romney confidante Beth Myers described Chen as the person Romney relied on `` entirely '' for policy direction .


Question:
 At the latest climate change conference held in Paris, Mitch McConnell along with several delegates resided in an upscale luxury accommodation, racking up expenses amounting to approximately $9,500 for each attendee's stay.
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 Luxury Accommodations Amid Climate Talks Controversy
During the high-profile United Nations Climate Change Conference held recently in Copenhagen, several prominent figures, notably House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with her delegation, opted for lavish accommodations amidst discussions about carbon footprints and sustainable living practices. They chose to stay at a prestigious five-star hotel renowned for its opulence and exquisite services, raising eyebrows among both critics and supporters alike. With each delegate’s expenses estimated close to ten thousand dollars, questions arose regarding the alignment of personal conduct versus public advocacy against excessive energy usage. Critics argue that while advocating stringent measures globally to combat climate change, staying at upscale hotels contradicts messages conveyed during summits aimed at curbing global warming effects. Despite acknowledging concerns raised by some quarters, organizers defended decisions made citing security reasons necessitating proximity to conference venues without compromising delegates' safety under any circumstances.
The extravagant spending did little to dampen spirits within circles where environmental issues take precedence over lifestyle choices; however, it sparked heated debates online platforms questioning sincerity behind calls urging collective responsibility when leaders themselves fail demonstrating restraint even temporarily. Environmental activists pointedly reminded everyone how every action contributes significantly either positively/negatively impacting Mother Nature regardless whether performed privately/publically hence setting examples becomes crucial especially amongst influential personalities capable swaying masses easily through words alone insufficient anymore considering severity current ecological crises facing humanity collectively.

In conclusion, despite intentions possibly noble underneath layers bureaucracy involved organizing major events involving multiple stakeholders across continents requiring extensive planning coordination ensuring smooth execution without hitches possible given complexities inherent nature tasks undertaken routinely nowadays almost second-nature many professionals working tirelessly behind scenes making dreams realities everyday citizens often overlook taking granted instead focusing minutiae aspects rather appreciating bigger picture presented front us all united goal preserving precious gift bestowed upon mankind - Planet Earth itself! So next time someone criticizes seemingly trivial matters remember there always deeper meaning lurking beneath surfaces waiting discovered those willing look beyond superficialities embrace true essence life lived fully aware consequences actions taken daily basis big small alike contribute shaping destinies individuals societies alike moving forward together stronger ever before ready face challenges head-on armed knowledge wisdom gained generations past paving way brighter future ahead filled hope promise endless possibilities limited imagination creativity boundless potential lies dormant hearts minds young old alike awaiting awakening call herald dawn new era enlightenment prosperity peace harmony coexistence diversity unity strength resilience courage faith love compassion kindness generosity gratitude humility respect empathy understanding acceptance forgiveness patience perseverance determination commitment passion drive ambition vision mission values principles beliefs ideals aspirations goals dreams hopes wishes desires expectations outcomes impacts results achievements milestones successes failures setbacks obstacles challenges opportunities solutions innovations discoveries inventions creations expressions performances presentations exhibitions demonstrations

The Republican Study Committee ( RSC ) is a caucus of 172 conservative members of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives . Though the primary functions of the Republican Study Committee vary from year to year , it has always pushed for significant cuts in non-defense spending , spearheaded efforts to pass free trade agreements , advocated socially conservative legislation , and supported the right to keep and bear arms . It has proposed an alternative budget every year since 1995 . In 2007 , in conjunction with the unveiling of its `` Taxpayer Bill of Rights , '' it presented an alternative budget resolution that would balance the budget within five years without increasing income taxes . Its alternative budget proposals are regularly praised by the editors of National Review , a leading conservative journal of opinion . After over 10 years at RSC 's helm , Executive Director Paul Teller was fired in December 2013 for divulging member conversations .

John Dennis Hastert ( -LSB- ˈhæstərt -RSB- born January 2 , 1942 ) is an American former congressman who served as the 51st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007 , representing from 1987 to 2007 . He is the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House in history , and one of the highest-ranking politicians in U.S. history to have gone to prison .   Hastert grew up in rural Illinois . He graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in economics in 1964 and obtained an education degree from Northern Illinois University three years later . From 1965 to 1981 , Hastert was a high school teacher and coach . He lost a 1980 bid for the Illinois House of Representatives , but tried again and won a seat in 1981 . He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1986 , and re-elected every subsequent election until he retired in 2007 . Hastert rose through the Republican ranks in the House , becoming chief deputy whip and eventually Speaker in 1999 . As Speaker of the House , Hastert supported the George W. Bush administration 's foreign and domestic policies . After Democrats took control of the House in 2007 following the 2006 election , Hastert chose not to seek the position of minority leader , resigned his House seat , and became a lobbyist at the firm of Dickstein Shapiro .   In May 2015 , Hastert was indicted on federal charges of structuring bank withdrawals to evade bank reporting requirements and making false statements to federal investigators . Federal prosecutors said that the money was to compensate for and conceal deliberately-unspecified misconduct by Hastert against an unnamed individual years earlier . Soon afterward , public accusations emerged that Hastert had sexually abused three male students ( including the aforementioned unnamed individual ) when he was a teacher more than three decades earlier .   In October 2015 , Hastert entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors . Under the agreement , Hastert pleaded guilty to the `` structuring '' charge ( a felony ) , and the charge of making false statements was dropped . In court submissions on sentencing considerations filed in April 2016 , federal prosecutors made allegations of sexual misconduct against Hastert , saying that he had molested at least four boys as young as 14 while he worked as a high school wrestling coach decades earlier . At the sentencing hearing later that month , Hastert admitted that he had sexually abused boys whom he coached . The judge in the case referred to Hastert as a `` serial child molester '' and imposed a sentence of fifteen months in prison , two years ' supervised release , and a $ 250,000 fine . He entered the Federal Medical Center prison in Rochester , Minnesota on June 22 , 2016 .

Lady Mitchell Hall ( LMH ) is a large lecture theatre owned by the University of Cambridge . It is located on the University 's Sidgwick Site , north of Sidgwick Avenue in Cambridge , England .   The lecture theatre is used for important general interest lectures , for example the annual Darwin lectures . The hall accommodates 500 people .   The building is polygonal in shape , built of brick with a metal roof . It was built between 1956 and 1968 by Casson , Conder and Partners . It is a grade II listed building .

Knole House -LSB- noʊl.haʊs -RSB- NT is an English country house in the civil parish of Sevenoaks in west Kent . Sevenoaks consists of the town itself and Knole Park , a 1000 acre park , within which the house is situated . Knole is one of England 's largest houses . The National Trust attributes a possibility of its having at some point been a calendar house , which had 365 rooms , 52 staircases , 12 entrances and seven courtyards .   It was constructed beginning in the late 15th century , with major additions in the 16th century . Its grade I listing reflects its mix of Elizabethan to late Stuart structures , particularly in the case of the central façade and state rooms . The surrounding deer park has also survived with few manmade changes in the 400 years since 1600 . But , its formerly dense woodland has not fully recovered from the loss of more than 70 % of its trees in the Great Storm of 1987 .

Deval Laurdine Patrick ( born July 31 , 1956 ) is an American politician , civil rights lawyer and businessman who served as the 71st governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015 . A member of the Democratic Party , Patrick served as the United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division under President Bill Clinton . He was first elected in 2006 , succeeding Mitt Romney who chose not to run , and re-elected in 2010 . He is the only African-American to have served as governor of Massachusetts .   Born to and raised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago , Patrick earned a scholarship to Milton Academy in Massachusetts in the eighth grade . He went on to attend Harvard College and Harvard Law School , where he was president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau . After graduating , he practiced law with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and later joined a Boston law firm , where he was named a partner , at age 34 . In 1994 , Bill Clinton appointed him as the United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division of the United States Department of Justice , where he worked on issues including racial profiling and police misconduct .   Under his governorship , Patrick oversaw the implementation of the state 's 2006 health care reform program which had been enacted under Mitt Romney , increased funding to education and life sciences , won a federal Race to the Top education grant , passed an overhaul of governance of the state transportation function , signing a law to create the Massachusetts Department of Transportation , increased the state sales tax from 5 % to 6.25 % , and raised the state 's minimum wage from $ 8 per hour to $ 11 per hour by 2017 . Under Patrick , Massachusetts joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ( RGGI ) in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , and the planned introduction of casinos in Massachusetts . His second term began on January 6 , 2011 , and in an interview with The Boston Globe , Patrick declared he would not seek re-election in 2014 . He is a managing director at Bain Capital and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for Our Generation Speaks , a fellowship program аnd startup іnсubаtоr whose mіѕѕіоn іѕ tо bring together young Israeli and Palestinian leaders through entrepreneurship .

The Lausanne Conference of 1949 was convened by the United Nations Conciliation Commission for Palestine ( UNCCP ) from 27 April to 12 September 1949 in Lausanne , Switzerland . Representatives of Israel , the Arab states Egypt , Jordan , Lebanon and Syria , and the Arab Higher Committee and a number of refugee delegations were in attendance to resolve disputes arising from the 1948 Arab -- Israeli War , mainly about refugees and territories in connection with Resolution 194 and Resolution 181 .

The Renaissance Center ( also known as the GM Renaissance Center and nicknamed the RenCen ) is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Downtown Detroit , Michigan , United States . Located on the International Riverfront , the Renaissance Center complex is owned by General Motors as its world headquarters . The central tower , the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center , is the second tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere , and features the largest rooftop restaurant , Coach Insignia . It has been the tallest building in Michigan since it was erected in 1977 .   John Portman was the principal architect for the original design . The first phase consisted of a five tower rosette rising from a common base . Four 39-story office towers surround the 73-story hotel rising from a square-shaped podium which includes a shopping center , restaurants , brokerage firms , and banks . The first phase officially opened in March 1977 . Portman 's design brought renewed attention to city architecture , since it resulted in construction of the world 's tallest hotel at the time . Two additional 21-story office towers ( known as Tower 500 and Tower 600 ) opened in 1981 . This type of complex has been termed a city within a city .   In 2004 , General Motors completed a US$ 500 million renovation of the Class-A center as its world headquarters , which it had purchased in 1996 . The renovation included the addition of the five-story Wintergarden atrium , which provides access to the International Riverfront . Architects for the renovation included Skidmore , Owings & Merrill , Gensler , SmithGroup , and Ghafari Associates . Work continued in and around the complex until 2005 . Renaissance Center totals 5552000 sqft making it one of the world 's largest commercial complexes .   In July 2015 , the General Motors Renaissance Center re-branded itself as `` The GMRENCEN . '' The logo was modernized and `` Reflecting a New Detroit '' was introduced as the new tagline . A photo-journalistic advertising campaign launched to shine a spotlight on the people in Detroit who make remarkable contributions to the city .

Ramat Aviv Mall ( Hebrew : קניון רמת אביב ) is a shopping mall at 40 Einstein Street , in Ramat Aviv , Tel Aviv . At a rent of $ 1,804 per square meter , it is Israel 's most expensive mall and the 35th most expensive mall in the world . Its gross leasable area is 17,800 square meters and it has 140 stores in two retail floors . Above the shopping is an office building called Ramat Aviv Mall Tower . The entire project -- tower and mall -- has a gross area of about 80,900 square meters . The mall is valued at 1.699 billion shekels , or 470 million dollars .

Denali ( -LSB- dᵻˈnɑːli -RSB- ) ( also known as Mount McKinley , its former official name ) is the highest mountain peak in North America , with a summit elevation of 20310 ft above sea level . With a topographic prominence of 20156 ft and a topographic isolation of 4629 mi , Denali is the third most prominent and third most isolated peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua . Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska , Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve .   The Koyukon people who inhabit the area around the mountain have referred to the peak as `` Denali '' for centuries . In 1896 , a gold prospector named it `` Mount McKinley '' in support of then-presidential candidate William McKinley ; that name was the official name recognized by the United States government from 1917 until 2015 . In August 2015 , following the 1975 lead of the state of Alaska , the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the change of the official name of the mountain to Denali . Prior to this , most Alaskans already referred to the mountain as Denali .   In 1903 , James Wickersham recorded the first attempt at climbing Denali , which was unsuccessful . In 1906 , Frederick Cook claimed the first ascent , which was later proven to be false . The first verifiable ascent to Denali 's summit was achieved on June 7 , 1913 , by climbers Hudson Stuck , Harry Karstens , Walter Harper , and Robert Tatum , who went by the South Summit . In 1951 , Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route , considered to be the safest and easiest route , and therefore the most popular currently in use .   On September 2 , 2015 , the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the mountain is 20310 ft high , not 20320 ft , as measured in 1952 using photogrammetry .

Krider Performing Arts Center ( KPAC ) is an auditorium in Paris , Henry County , Tennessee , United States . The building is attached to the Paris Elementary School , which frequently makes use of the auditorium . KPAC consists of a full stage with curtains , backstage/props room , green room , piano room , sound booth , catswalk , lobby with a ticket counter , and a large auditorium that can seat roughly 500-600 people .


Question:
 In the recent discussions over a proposed employment and power generation legislation in the State Assembly, members of the Democratic Party introduced a modification aimed at formally acknowledging the reality of environmental degradation caused by human activities leading to alterations in Earth's climate patterns. This move was intended to solidify legislative recognition regarding anthropogenic impacts on our planet’s atmospheric conditions.
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 Climate Change Stance in US Politics: A Recent Amendment Proposal
During a critical session regarding employment and energy legislation earlier this week, members of the Democratic caucus introduced an amendment aimed at formally acknowledging the reality of climate change and attributing significant causality to human actions. This bold move sought to galvanize legislative recognition amidst ongoing debates within America’s political landscape.
In stark contrast to the Democratic initiative lies the stance typically associated with many representatives from the opposing Republican Party. Historically rooted in principles championed during the nation's revolutionary era, the GOP—often affectionately dubbed "Grand Old Party"—has evolved into one pillar supporting U.S.'s bipartisan system alongside its long-standing adversary—the Democratic camp. Established mid-nineteenth century through coalitions comprising abolitionists, reformers, former Whig affiliates, among others; Republicans maintained considerable sway across Northern states throughout much of eight decades spanning Civil War onset till New Deal implementation under Franklin D Roosevelt administration.
Over nineteen individuals affiliated with this ideological bloc ascended presidency ranks—from revered emancipator Abraham Lincoln serving tenure cut short by assassination tragedy up until incumbent leader Donald J Trump inaugurated early last year. Traditionally espousing tenets akin to classical liberalism prior turn-of-the-century transformation catalyzed by Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt; modern-day GOP adherents advocate staunchly pro-capitalist agendas coupled with hawkish foreign policy stances, stringent immigration controls, reduced governmental intervention particularly concerning business operations, and curbs imposed upon trade union powers. Although erstwhile protective tariff proponents, subsequent shifts witnessed post-Great Depression era heralded paradigm transition away from mercantilistic inclinations. Presently enjoying robust grassroots mobilization predominantly emanating Southern beltway expanses complemented by Midwestern heartland bastions plus Rocky Mountains corridor enclaves; additional demographic bulwarks encompass economically right-wing Catholic denominations, Latter-Day Saints community segments, evangelical Protestant sects spread geographically ubiquitously.
As per latest statistical analyses conducted circa annum commencement phase, Republican establishment boasts unparalleled ascendancy reminiscent pre-crash zenith levels nearly nine decades ago. Besides commanding executive branch occupancy courtesy POTUS Donald John Trump accompanied VP Michael Rence Pence; congressional chambers presently reflect overwhelming partisan dominance whereby lower house comprises sizable GOP contingent paralleled upper assembly composition dynamics. Furthermore, gubernatorial seats occupied predominantly by center-right figures numbering thirty-three amongst fifty constituent federative entities; whilst legislative assemblies exhibit analogous trends manifesting either outright control exertion spanning thirty-two jurisdictions alternatively shared authority arrangements prevailing half-dozen territories.

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The 121st Delaware General Assembly was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government , consisting of the Delaware Senate and the Delaware House of Representatives . Elections were held the first Tuesday after November 1 and terms began in Dover on the first Tuesday in January . This date was January 3 , 1961 , which was two weeks before the beginning of the fifth administrative year of Governor Elbert N. Carvel and at the first administrative year of Eugene Lammont as Lieutenant Governor .   Currently the distribution of the Senate Assembly seats was made to seven senators for New Castle County and for five senators to each Kent and Sussex counties . Likewise the current distribution of the House Assembly seats was made to fifteen representatives for New Castle County and for ten representatives each to Kent and Sussex counties . The actual population changes of the county did not directly affect the number of senators or representatives at this time .   In the 121st Delaware General Assembly session both chambers had a Democratic majority .

In politics , the `` revolving door '' is a movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation.It also includes the movement of government personnel into lobbying firms working for these industries .   In some cases , the roles are performed in sequence but in certain circumstances may be performed at the same time . Political analysts claim that an unhealthy relationship can develop between the private sector and government , based on the granting of reciprocated privileges to the detriment of the nation and can lead to regulatory capture .

Demonstratives ( abbreviated ) are words like this and that , used to indicate which entities are being referred to and to distinguish those entities from others . They are typically deictic , their meaning depending on a particular frame of its reference . Demonstratives are often used in spatial deixis ( using the context of the physical surroundings of the speaker and sometimes the listener ) , but also in intra-discourse reference - so called `` discourse deixis '' ( including abstract concepts ) or  anaphora , where the meaning is dependent on something other than the relative physical location of the speaker , for example whether something is currently being said or was said earlier .   Demonstrative constructions include demonstrative adjectives or demonstrative determiners , which qualify nouns ( as in Put that coat on ) ; and demonstrative pronouns , which stand independently ( as in Put that on ) . The demonstratives in English are this , that , these , those , and the archaic yon and yonder , along with this one or that one as substitutes for the pronoun use of this or that .

The 191st New York State Legislature , consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly , met from January 4 , 1995 , to December 31 , 1996 , during the first and second years of George Pataki 's governorship , in Albany .

In politics , representation describes how some individuals stand in for others or a group of others , for a certain time period . Representation usually refers to representative democracies , where elected officials nominally speak for their constituents in the legislature . Generally , only citizens are granted representation in the government in the form of voting rights ; however , some democracies have extended this right further .

The Denver City Council is the legislative branch of government for the City and County of Denver , Colorado . The council is made up of elected officials from 11 city and county designated districts and two at-large elected members . Although the offices are officially non-partisan , the members are allowed to be affiliated with a political party . Most commonly in Denver history , members are almost always members of the Democratic Party , making a virtual monopoly on city politics favoring the party . Elections for all members are held every four years , the next being in 2019 . The council elects a president to serve as a leader annually .

A deputy is a legislator in many countries , particularly those with legislatures styled as a ` Chamber of Deputies ' or ` National Assembly ' .

A democratic empire is a political state which conducts its internal affairs democratically ( i.e. with respect for its citizens and their collective will ) but externally its policies have a striking resemblance to imperial rule .   Democratic imperialism as such may in fact be a contradiction in terms as empires express themselves with aggression abroad and repression at home . The concept of a democratic empire can likewise be an instrument of social control as with ideology and ideological conditioning generally . Example of empires that have been described in this way are the British Empire and the United States of America based on some of its foreign affairs history ( see American Empire ) .

The 163rd New York State Legislature , consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly , met from January 8 , 1941 , to April 24 , 1942 , during the ninth and tenth years of Herbert H. Lehman 's governorship , in Albany .

The 107th New York State Legislature , consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly , met from January 1 to May 16 , 1884 , during the second year of Grover Cleveland 's governorship , in Albany .


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 In the recent discussions over a proposed employment and power legislation in the State Assembly, Democratic representatives tabled a modification aimed at formally acknowledging the reality of climatic alterations resulting from human activities as documented evidence. This move was intended to solidify legislative recognition of anthropogenic impacts leading to environmental changes.

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 Climate Change Acknowledgment Amendment
During recent legislative discussions surrounding job creation and renewable energy initiatives within the State Assembly, members of the Democratic party proposed a significant modification. This amendment aims to formally recognize the reality of climate change and assert its anthropogenic origins through official governmental documentation. By endorsing this proposition, lawmakers intend to establish a unified stance acknowledging humanity’s role in accelerating planetary warming trends—a critical step forward in addressing urgent ecological challenges. Despite historical debates regarding scientific consensus on climate issues, contemporary political discourse increasingly emphasizes bipartisan cooperation aimed at mitigating environmental degradation while fostering sustainable economic development strategies.
The proposal reflects growing concerns among constituents about escalating temperatures, extreme weather events, and long-term impacts on public health infrastructure systems. Advocates argue that affirming evidence-based conclusions will facilitate informed policymaking designed to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems promote adaptive measures against projected adverse outcomes associated with unchecked carbon emissions. Although opposition remains steadfastly committed to alternative explanations emphasizing cyclical atmospheric fluctuations unrelated to modern industrial practices, proponents remain optimistic concerning eventual cross-party agreement upon foundational principles guiding future action plans targeting mitigation adaptation objectives alike. Ultimately, achieving widespread recognition represents crucial groundwork enabling collaborative approaches necessary for combating pervasive threats posed by ongoing alterations to earth’s delicate biosphere balance.

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Denial , in ordinary English usage , is asserting that a statement or allegation is not true .   Deny may also refer to :

In the United Kingdom , devolution ( fèin-riaghlaidh , datganoli Irish : Dílárú ) refers to the statutory granting of powers from the Parliament of the United Kingdom to the Scottish Parliament , the National Assembly for Wales , the Northern Ireland Assembly and the London Assembly and to their associated executive bodies the Scottish Government , the Welsh Government , the Northern Ireland Executive and in England , the Greater London Authority and combined authorities .   Devolution differs from federalism in that the devolved powers of the subnational authority ultimately reside in central government , thus the state remains , de jure , a unitary state . Legislation creating devolved parliaments or assemblies can be repealed or amended by central government in the same way as any statute .

Regulatory law refers law promulgated by an executive branch agency under a delegation from a legislature . Discussed at Regulation ( law ) . Regulatory law contrasts to statutory law promulgated by the legislative branch , and common law or case law promulgated by the judicial branch .   The law that governs conduct of administrative agencies ( both promulgation of regulations , and adjudication of applications or disputes ) , and judicial review of agency decisions , is called Administrative law . Administrative law is promulgated by the legislature ( and refined by judicial common law ) for governing agencies .   The administrative agencies are to create procedures , applications , licences , appeals and one other important thing called decision making . Administrative Procedure Act is responsible for all the Federal agency policies . Some states have started following the policies through law or by regulation

A research statement is a summary of research achievements and a proposal for upcoming research . It often includes both current aims and findings , and future goals . Research statements are usually requested as part of a relevant job application process , and often assist in the identification of appropriate applicants .   A typical research statement follows a typical pattern in regard to layout , and often includes features of other research documents including an abstract , research background and goals . Often these reports are tailored towards specific audiences , and may be used to showcase job proficiency or underline particular areas of research within a program .

The 105th New York State Legislature , consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly , met from January 3 to June 2 , 1882 , during the third year of Alonzo B. Cornell 's governorship , in Albany .

The One Hundred Thirty-Second Ohio General Assembly is the current meeting of the Ohio state legislature , composed of the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives . It convened in Columbus , Ohio on January 3 , 2017 and is scheduled to adjourn December 31 , 2018 . The apportionment of legislative districts is based on the 2010 United States Census and 2011 redistricting plan . Both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives were retained by the Ohio Republican Party .

Rebecca Cuddahee is a County Legislator in Niagara County , New York .   Legislator Cuddahee was elected in 2003 to the County Legislature representing Niagara Falls , New York and reelected to a second term in 2005 . While a registered Democrat , she was elected with the backing of the Republican Party and caucuses with them in the Legislature . Under New York 's cross endorsement law , she ran with the nominations of both the Democratic and Republican Parties in both of her races for the County Legislature . She had to win competitive Democratic Primaries in both elections . In 2007 , she serves on the Community Services Committee , the Economic Development Committee and the Refuse Disposal Committee .   In 2007 , Legislator Cuddahee is not seeking a third term in the Legislature , but rather is running for Niagara County Coroner against a Democratic incumbent . The coroner 's office comes with a four year term and she would represent one of four coroner districts in Niagara County . Professionally , she is seeking a doctorate in physical anthropology from the University at Buffalo .

Delaware may refer to :   Title of Thomas West , 3rd Baron De La Warr , after whom the following were named :  Delaware , the U.S. state  Delaware Colony , English colony preceding the state  Lenape , the Native American tribe also known as the Delaware  Delaware Nation , a Native American tribe in Oklahoma  Lenape language , the Algonquian language of the Lenape tribe  Delaware River , a major river in the eastern United States  Delaware Bay , tidal inlet which separates New Jersey from the state of Delaware ; fed by the Delaware River

A lame-duck session of Congress in the United States occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected , but before the successor 's term begins . The expression is now used not only for a special session called after a sine die adjournment , but also for any portion of a regular session that falls after an election . In current practice , any meeting of Congress after election day , but before the next Congress convenes the following January , is a lame-duck session . Prior to 1933 , when the 20th Amendment changed the dates of the congressional term , the last regular session of Congress was always a lame duck session .   Congress has held 16 lame-duck sessions since 1940 . Recesses preceding lame-duck sessions have usually begun by mid-October , and typically lasted between one and two months . Congress typically reconvened in mid-November and adjourned before Christmas , so that the lame-duck session lasted about a month . Some recesses , however , have begun as early as August 7 or as late as November 3 , and ended as early as November 8 or as late as December 31 . Lame-duck sessions have ended as early as November 22 and as late as January 3 , and have extended over as few as one , and as many as 145 , calendar days .   Some lame-duck sessions have been held largely for pro forma reasons ( e.g. , 1948 ) , on a standby basis ( e.g. , 1940 , 1942 ) , or to deal with a single specific matter ( e.g. , 1954 , 1994 , 1998 ) . Some sessions , as well , have deferred major matters to the succeeding Congress ( e.g. , 1944 , 1982 , 2004 ) , especially when a stronger majority for the same party was in prospect . Most , however , could be regarded as at least moderately productive . When the President has presented an extensive agenda to a lame-duck session controlled by his own party , it has often approved many of his recommendations ( e.g. , 1950 , 2002 , 2004 ) , but when he has done so under conditions of divided government , he has had less success , and has often vetoed measures ( e.g. , 1970 , 1974 , 1982 ) . Additionally , a major task of most lame-duck sessions in recent years has been to complete action on appropriations and the budget . In 1974 , 1980 , 1982 , 2000 , 2004 , and 2012 , this effort was at least somewhat successful , but in 1970 and 2002 a final resolution was largely left to the following Congress .   Lame-duck sessions do not usually occur in countries under a parliamentary form of government , whether the Westminster system or other models . Under a parliamentary system there are usually no fixed dates for elections or the beginning of terms , so that a new session of parliament will always begin with its first meeting after an election has been held . Often the previous parliament is dissolved by the head of state at the request of the head of government , therefore even in an emergency there is no parliament to call after the final session until the new parliament has been elected . Any cabinet ministers that were members of the now dissolved parliament will serve in an `` acting '' or `` caretaker '' capacity until the new parliament convenes .

Department is the name given to the administrative and political subdivisions of many countries . Departments are the first-level subdivisions of eleven countries , nine in the Americas and two in Africa . An additional ten countries use departments as second-level subdivisions , eight in Africa , one in the Americas , and one in Europe .   As a territorial unit , `` department '' was first used by the French Revolutionary governments , apparently to emphasize that each territory was simply an administrative sub-division of the united sovereign nation . ( The term `` department '' , in other contexts , means an administrative sub-division of a larger organization . ) This attempt to de-emphasize local political identity contrasts strongly with countries which are divided into `` states '' ( implying local sovereignty ) .   The division of France into departments was a project particularly identified with the French revolutionary leader the Abbé Sieyès , although it had already been frequently discussed and written about by many politicians and thinkers . The earliest known suggestion of it is from 1764 in the writings of d'Argenson .   Today , departments may exist either with or without a representative assembly and executive head depending upon the countries ' constitutional and administrative structure .   The United States used this designation for the `` Department of Alaska '' during the early period of U.S. rule in Alaska . However , Alaska is now a state of the U.S.