Congress and Its Members

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CQ Press, 1998 - Legislators - 490 pages
This newly revised edition incorporates new and up-to-date material through mid-1997. The authors discuss new developments and fresh research findings regarding nearly every aspect of Congress.The book's style is lively and informative, with an abundant use of charts, tables, graphs, photos, quotes, and vignettes to aid understanding of topics that include party politics, Congress and the president, and fundraising. Recent facts and trends are placed in the broader historical context essential for understanding how Congress works.

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The Two Congresses
3
Recruitment Roulette
41
The Electoral Game
83
Copyright

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