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Act of Congress: How America's Essential Institution Works, and How It Doesn't
Contributor(s): Kaiser, Robert G. (Author)

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ISBN: 0307744515     ISBN-13: 9780307744517
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch
- History | United States - 21st Century
- Business & Economics | Government & Business
Dewey: 346.730
LCCN: 2013431103
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.23" W x 8.07" L (0.94 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
 
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A Washington Post Notable Book

An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works--and how it doesn't-- Act of Congress focuses on two of the major players behind the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008: colorful, wisecracking congressman Barney Frank, and careful, insightful senator Christopher Dodd, both of whom met regularly with Robert G. Kaiser during the eighteen months they worked on the bill. In this compelling narrative, Kaiser shows how staffers play a critical role, drafting the legislation and often making the crucial deals. Kaiser's rare insider access enabled him to illuminate the often-hidden intricacies of legislative enterprise and shows us the workings of Congress in all of its complexity, a clearer picture than any we have had of how Congress works best--or sometimes doesn't work at all.

 
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