The 2008 elections could potentially generate the most significant level of change at the federal level since Ronald Reagan’s election; however, given the time it takes for a new administration to build Congressional alignment, it likely will be mid- to late-2009 before the nation sees any associated legislative impacts. In the meantime, both U.S. Federal and State Governments face numerous issues that will demand attention in the coming year:

• Federal Government
  • Globalization
  • Aging population 
  • Fiscal imbalances
  • Rising citizen expectations
  • Networked government
  • Transparency revolution
  • Security and privacy 
• State Government
  • Managing health care costs and quality
  • Upgrading/replacing aging infrastructure
  • Maximizing technology to enhance accountability, improve security and more
  • Improving educational performance levels 
  • Enhancing emergency preparedness

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