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Encyclopedia Of The United States Congress (Facts on File Library of American History)

By John David , Jr. Rausch

Book information

Publisher
Facts On File
Year
2006
ISBN
0816050589, 9780816050581
LCC
JK1021 .D48 2006
Open Library ID
OL3412037M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6324724 bytes)
Series
Facts on File Library of American History
Pages
620\593
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Written by an expert on the topic, this comprehensive A-to-Z volume contains all the material a reader needs to understand the United States Congress, including the people, events, and terms involved in the legislative branch of government. It also provides explanations of the relationships between the legislative and other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, congressional leaders, scandals, controversial issues, and the inner workings of Congress. Entries include: Backdoor spending; Tom DeLay; Filibuster; Impeachment powers; Lobbying; Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr.' Pork barrel; Racial gerrymandering; Recess appointments; Savings-and-loan crisis; Speaker of the House; and Daniel Webster.

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