Congress and its members / Roger H. Davidson, Walter J. Oleszek, Frances E. Lee.

This book focuses on Congress as not only a legislative body, but also as a group of reelection-minded politicians, and presents a way to understand the institution and the law-making process. In addition, it features new examples and cases drawn from recent congressional politics-including the batt...

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Main Author: Davidson, Roger H.
Other Authors: Oleszek, Walter J., Lee, Frances E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [2012]
Edition:Thirteenth edition.
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Summary:This book focuses on Congress as not only a legislative body, but also as a group of reelection-minded politicians, and presents a way to understand the institution and the law-making process. In addition, it features new examples and cases drawn from recent congressional politics-including the battles over health care reform, financial regulations, economic stimulus, fiscal management, and tax policy-the authors also integrate new scholarship on representation, congressional elections, lobbying influence, and the relationship between Congress and the Court.
Physical Description:1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781608716425
1608716422