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Dangerous convictions
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Thomas H. Allen |
"The debt-ceiling debacle of 2011 was clear evidence of the dangerous polarization of American politics. Heedless of the warnings of economists, a majority of Republicans in the House refused to allo… |
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The Russian Parliament
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Thomas F. Remington |
"From the first free elections in post-Soviet Russia in 1989 to the end of the Yeltsin period in 1999, Russia's parliament was the site of great political upheavals. Conflicts between communists and … |
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A fine mess
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T. R. Reid |
The U.S. tax code is a total write-off. Crammed with loopholes and special interest provisions, it works for no one except tax lawyers, accountants, and huge corporations. Not for the first time, we … |
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Legislative politics in Latin America
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Scott Morgenstern |
Analisa a política legislativa da Argentina, Brasil, Chile e México. Reune ensaios sobre as relações entre o Legislativo e o Executivo. Analisa a estrutura organizacional do legislativo, o processo p… |
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Total Lobbying
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Anthony J. Nownes |
This book offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of the role of lobbying in American politics. It draws upon extant research as well as original data gathered from interviews with numerous lobbyi… |
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Barack Obama
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Heather Lehr Wagner |
This biography explores the remarkable life of a president with full-color photographs, an index, and updated information. "Did You Know?" fact boxes throughout highlight interesting facts about Obam… |
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