Congressional Record
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher :
Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Law
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Author : United States. Congress
Publisher :
Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Law
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Author : John V. Sullivan
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Government publications
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Author : Scott A. Frisch
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 29,97 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780806137209
In this groundbreaking work, Scott A. Frisch and Sean Q Kelly draw on significant new data from congressional archives—gleaned from the papers of both Democratic and Republican leaders from the 85th to the 103rd Congress—to reveal the complex process through which congressional members get assigned to the powerful committees of the House. They conclude that parties differ in their committee assignment methods and that party approaches can change over time depending on leadership. They also pay particular attention to the increasing roles of race and gender in the assignment process. Based on extensive primary and secondary research, this volume fills a crucial gap in our understanding of the internal dynamics of the American political system.
Author : Louise I. Gerdes
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0737768649
The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs. Its ruling said that it is okay for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want in advertising and other methods to convince people to vote for or against a candidate. This book provides a wide range of opinions on the issue. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.
Author : E. Scott Adler
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 17,58 MB
Release : 2002-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226007557
For decades, advocates of congressional reforms have repeatedly attempted to clean up the House committee system, which has been called inefficient, outmoded, unaccountable, and even corrupt. Yet these efforts result in little if any change, as members of Congress who are generally satisfied with existing institutions repeatedly obstruct what could fairly be called innocuous reforms. What lies behind the House's resistance to change? Challenging recent explanations of this phenomenon, Scott Adler contends that legislators resist rearranging committee powers and jurisdictions for the same reason they cling to the current House structure—the ambition for reelection. The system's structure works to the members' advantage, helping them obtain funding (and favor) in their districts. Using extensive evidence from three major reform periods—the 1940s, 1970s, and 1990s—Adler shows that the reelection motive is still the most important underlying factor in determining the outcome of committee reforms, and he explains why committee reform in the House has never succeeded and probably never will.
Author : Henry M. Robert III
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 11,34 MB
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781541736696
The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.
Author : Woodrow Wilson
Publisher :
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 42,93 MB
Release : 1901
Category : Executive power
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Publisher :
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2013
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Page : 52 pages
File Size : 32,61 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Campaign funds
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Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Joint Committee on Printing
Page : 1258 pages
File Size : 33,93 MB
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Contains biographies of Senators, members of Congress, and the Judiciary. Also includes committee assignments, maps of Congressional districts, a directory of officials of executive agencies, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, web addresses, and other information.