07068. THE IMPACT OF THE NEW FEDERALISM ON AMERICAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND THE ROLE OF THE AGED. Overview of theories of federalism in the U.S., and the growth of the power of the national government; attempts to define a New Federalism which gives back some discretion to the states. Impact of New Federalism on Social Security and other programs for the elderly is mixed, and has largely been determined by demographic factors (growth of the senior population and their political clout). 16 pages, 14 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.