Congressional Procedures and Policy Process
by By Oleszek, Walter J.
Category: Political Science , American Government , Legislative Branch

Helps students, journalists, legislative aides, lobbyists, and citizens make sense of the dynamic process by which our laws are made. Takes readers inside the halls of Congress to look at the rules, procedures, historical precedents, and stratagems that confront every bill introduced in Congress. Numerous examples and colorful quotations from real-life legislative experience, as well as sample documents, illustrate specific points and illuminate the important stages of lawmaking. This fifth edition is revised to cover the latest trends and developments on Capitol Hill. Oleszek is specialist in American national government at the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)