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The powers of Congress The powers of Congress R. Conrad Stein Discusses the role of Congress in governmental separation of powers, defines the powers and rights held by Congress, and examines how the balance of power between the President and Congress has shift… OL15036447W
The broken branch The broken branch Thomas E. Mann The Broken Branch offers both a diagnosis of the cause of Congressional decline and a blueprint for change, from two experts who understand politics and revere our institutions, but believe that Con… OL16062248W
Congress Congress Carol Greene Describes the structure, function, and interrelationship of the two houses of Congress. OL1653232W
The Congress of the United States The Congress of the United States Heath, David Discusses the history and structure of the two branches of Congress and how they make laws. OL1824693W
Congress and the media Congress and the media Daniel Callahan ix, 52 pages ; 26 cm OL19188326W
Apostle of Union Apostle of Union Matthew Mason Known today as "the other speaker at Gettysburg," Edward Everett had a distinguished and illustrative career at every level of American politics from the 1820s through the Civil War. In this new biog… OL20040761W
Open secrets Open secrets Joshua F. Goldstein,Larry Makinson Detailed contributor profiles for the 1992 elections of all members of the U.S. Congress, the standing committees of the House and Senate, and the major industry and interest group sectors and their … OL20903808W
Financing the 2000 election Financing the 2000 election David B. Magleby A series of 10 papers, presented by Magleby (Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, Brigham Young U.), explore the money issues behind the American political campaigns of 2000. Patterns of … OL21178668W
Congress Congress Patricia Ryon Quiri Describes the origins, functions, and duties of the United States Congress. Includes an explanation of how to write a letter to a member of Congress. OL2632769W
We, the people We, the people Lonnelle Aikman An illustrated history of the United States Capitol building, with a view of the legislators at work. OL2992733W
Congressperson Congressperson Louis Sabin Discusses how senators and representatives are elected and how they go about making the laws of our country. OL4090494W
Congress Congress Harold Coy,Barbara L. Dammann Discusses the purpose and organization of the Senate and House of Representatives. OL5508866W
An Insider's Guide to Political Jobs in Washington An Insider's Guide to Political Jobs in Washington William T. Endicott Praise for An Insider's Guide to POLITICAL JOBS IN WASHINGTON "Bill Endicott has written a remarkable description of what Washington political jobs entail, how you get them, and where they lead-a… OL6577789W
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 U. S. Congress Vol. 15 OL9742140W