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Reveals that a series of congruent cleavages, especially high-sulfur coal production versus environmentalism, constrain the creation of a political coalition capable of enacting legislation. (Abstract amended)

Reveals that most states have either developed or are in the process of developing formal policies for groundwater protection as well as selected program activities to regulate groundwater quality. Suggests that initial state responses to newly emergent environmental threats to valuable resources are contingent upon the technical complexity of the risks and the political willingness to mobilize resources to respond to such hazards. (Abstract amended)

Causes of variation in public opinion toward environmental issues were examined through aggregate level analysis of data from National Opinion Research Center and Roper Center for Public Opinion Research annual surveys, 1973-1991. Support for spending on environmental issues declined from 1973 through the decade, increased slightly in the early 1980s, stablized, then increased gradually through the late 1980s. From 1989-1993, environmental spending declined slightly. Analysis revealed a positive association between real per capita income & support for environmental policy spending. Media concern for environmental issues was also positively associated with environmental spending. The relationship between environmental efforts & the business cycle is discussed. 1 Table, 1 Figure, 32 References. Adapted from the source document.

While committee jurisdiction appears to be important at the aggregate level in determining political action committee (PAC) contributions, the study finds other attributes such as legislator's vote history, seniority and electoral marginality dominate PAC strategies at member-level analyses. This reflects microeconomic theories of utility--maximizing behaviour on the part of private sector actors, and politicians. (Abstract amended)