Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress Sixth EditionThe Congressional Deskbook, now in its Sixth Edition, explains the legislative and congressional budget processes along with all aspects of Congress. An expanded legislative and budget glossary is available online at TCNLG.com This comprehensive guide to Congress is ideal for anyone who wants to know how Congress really works, including federal executives, attorneys, lobbyists, media and public affairs staff, government affairs, policy and budget analysts, congressional office staff and students. Complete Table of Contents with links to other material at CongressionalDeskbook.com |
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and Executive Business before the Senate | 276 |
Chapter Seven | 301 |
Chapter Eight | 348 |
Special Procedures and Considerations | 351 |
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Chapter Three | 71 |
Allowances and Staff | 115 |
Chapter Nine | 153 |
Chapter Five | 169 |
Chapter | 221 |
6 | 223 |
Chapter Nine | 427 |
Committee Chamber Party | 451 |
Viewing and Visiting Congress | 477 |
Chapter Twelve | 503 |
Back of the Book | 553 |
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