Cost: A DIY asphalt roof installation on a standard ranch-style house costs from $680 to $3,700, depending on the size of the roof and the quality of the materials. Professional installation can cost between $1,700 and $8,400.
The Selective Service, but not the draft, was reinstated in 1980 to show American resolve after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Today, every man between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service. Young men who don't register are denied federal loans and are barred in most states from entering state universities. Failure to register for the nonexistent draft is a felony that can destroy careers.
In 1871, Congress authorized the president to set regulations for admission to public service and appoint the oversight Civil Service Commission. However, this merit system ended in 1875 because of Congress's failure to provide the funds to see it through.