Congress and Its Members, Volume 1539, Issue 1779Now in its 20th year, this textbook is aimed at students and is full of examples, graphics and anecdotes, bringing to life Congress, its people and its processes. |
Contents
In Search of the Two Congresses | 3 |
Evolution of the Modern Congress | 13 |
Evolution of the Legislators Job | 31 |
Copyright | |
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