Washington Experience Research Articles

Why Do Some States Play the Federal Aid Game Better Than Others?

This article is a study of variation in the rate of change in federal aid from 1985 to 1987 (the period influenced by the 99th Congress). The author finds that state-based variables like the governor's experience in Congress, intrastate conflict, and Washington lobbying presence are quite useful in explaining the rate of change in federal aid to the states. The findings suggest that a greater emphasis on these so-called demand-side variables is in order.

The sublabial transseptal transsphenoidal approach to sellar and parasellar lesions.

Multiple surgical approaches to the sella turcica have been described. The sublabial transseptal transsphenoidal approach provides a safe, cosmetically acceptable route to the sella with excellent exposure. Since 1976, we have employed this technique for the surgical treatment of pituitary neoplasms and parasellar tumors. The University of Washington experience with the sublabial transseptal transsphenoidal approach to the sella in a series of 253 patients is reported with respect to the otolaryngological aspects of the surgical technique, results, and complications of the procedure. In addition, a literature review of major studies that used this procedure is included, and the reported results and complications are compared to those of the present study.

Fast neutron radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas. University of Washington experience and review of the world's literature.

Sixteen patients with inoperable soft tissue sarcomas were treated definitively with fast neutrons at the University of Washington between August, 1970 and May, 1982. Eleven of these 16 patients were treated with curative intent and form the basis of this report. Actuarial plots are shown for local tumor control and survival. This work is placed in the context of worldwide experience in using fast neutrons to treat unresectable soft tissue sarcomas.

Implications of need-for-treatment laws: a study of Washington State's Involuntary Treatment Act.

In 1979 the State of Washington revised its civil commitment law to make it easier to hospitalize patients in need of care but not imminently dangerous to themselves or others. To assess the impact of the law, the author studied commitment patterns in Washington for two-year periods before and after the revised law went into effect. Results indicate that the number of involuntary commitments increased substantially after the law was revised, and the commitments were more likely to be based on grave disability rather than on dangerousness even if patients had engaged in violent behavior. However, the mental health system did not expand sufficiently to meet the needs of the increased patient population. Implications of Washington's experience for states considering passage of need-for-treatment legislation are discussed.

Fast neutron radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas: University of Washington experience and review of the world's literature

Fast neutron radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas: University of Washington experience and review of the world's literature

Fast neutron radiotherapy for sarcomas of bone: University of Washington experience and review of the world's literature

fast neutron radiotherapy for sarcomas of bone: University of Washington experience and review of the world's literature

Ecology Interns Report--New Perspectives Gained from Washington Experience

Ecology Interns Report—New Perspectives Gained from Washington Experience Get access E. Jennifer Christy, E. Jennifer Christy Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Ken Weaver Ken Weaver Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar BioScience, Volume 27, Issue 9, September 1977, Pages 631–633, https://doi.org/10.1093/bioscience/27.9.631 Published: 01 September 1977

Press vs. Government-A Warning

Mr. Krock is chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times. For more than thirty years he has been a reporter, correspondent, and editor, and his Washington experience has totaled twelve years off and on since 1909. From 1915 to 1923 he was managing editor or editor of the Louisville Times and Courier Journal, the paper with which he began work as a reporter in 1906. He left Louisville for the New York. World in 1923, and four years later joined the Times staff. Mr. Krock writes with knowledge and conviction regarding the possible creation of a central Federal press bureau.