In this straight-talking book, Oleszek provides an overview of how the US Congress makes laws and ex...
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In this straight-talking book, Oleszek provides an overview of how the US Congress makes laws and explains how its rules and procedures shape domestic and foreign policy. Topics include (for example) the budget authorization-appropriations process; the role of the committee chair; the Senate's flexible scheduling system; and Presidential approval or veto. The volume concludes with a glossary of terms and a list of Internet resources. Oleszek is a senior specialist in the legislative process at the Congressional Research Service. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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