Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process
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Book Overview
Oleszek&BAD:'s new edition of his definitive work focuses on the significant procedural changes on Capitol Hill that are shaping policymaking in this new era of unified government. With dozens of lively illustrations, charts, and documents, Oleszek examines the use of innovative procedural devices by both the majority and minority parties to achieve their political goals and offers a reassessment of the role of conference committees in reconciling bicameral differences. Updates to this new eighth edition include examinations of: new congressional earmark reforms; the disappearance of &BAD:"open rules&BAD:" in the House; the surge in use of suspension of the rules in the House; the 60-vote threshold for enactment of amendments and bills in the Senate; the increase in &BAD:"filling the amendment tree&BAD:" in the Senate; and the heightened use of old and new oversight mechanisms to &BAD:"check and balance&BAD:" executive actions and activities.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1604266139
ISBN13:9781604266139
Release Date:March 2010
Publisher:CQ Press
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 0.8" x 6.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A must read . . .
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
If you are new to the Hill, this book is a must desk-side companion. It is a practical guide that steers a Hill staffer through the rules, norms and processes of the Capitol complex. The House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are institutions where knowledge of process is more highly regarded than understanding the issues under debate. Olezek underscores that fact. His book has been must reading for congressional staff for a generation, and it continues to be the first among equals today. Anyone thinking of working on the Hill or studying U.S. legislative processes would do well to begin here.
Book is great
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A great resource for everyone from new lobbyists to people interested in knowing more about how their government works.
An excellent insider's guide to understanding Congress
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I'm a chief of staff to a Member of the House of Representatives. I give a copy of this book to every new staffer who comes to work in our office, and tell them it's mandatory reading. Simply put: Mr. Oleszek's book is the single best reference out there for students and citizens wanting to learn about the ins and outs of how a bill becomes a law. What makes the book a must-read is not just the author's experise in understanding how Congress works, but also his ability to write extremely readable prose.
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