Congresses, Senates, & Legislative Bodies Books


The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American DreamThe Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
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Barack Obama has changed politics. Regardless of your social, economic, or political beliefs, he...
A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just AmericaA Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America
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Senator Webb successfully makes the case for civic action to change American society from one in...
Know Your Power: A Message to America's DaughtersKnow Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters
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I had high expectations but this book is flat, difficult to get through, makes many promises but...
Making Government WorkMaking Government Work
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Every so often while reading Fritz Hollings' autobiography I had to stop and ask myself a...
SOLOMON'S KEY THE CODIS PROJECT: A CONSPIRACY THRILLER (Solomon's Key)SOLOMON'S KEY THE CODIS PROJECT: A CONSPIRACY THRILLER (Solomon's Key)
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There is really nothing in this book that I found worthwhile. Starting with its poor...


Fire-Breathing Liberal: How I Learned to Survive (and Thrive) in the Contact Sport of CongressFire-Breathing Liberal: How I Learned to Survive (and Thrive) in the Contact Sport of Congress
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I didn't THINK I was going to like this book, because of the title, but I'm so glad that I did...
Congress and Its Members (Congress and Its Members)Congress and Its Members (Congress and Its Members)
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I have ordered this book in its many editions for classes that I have taught on Congress and...
The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track (Institutions of American Democracy)The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track (Institutions of American Democracy)
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Mann and Ornstein's "The Broken Branch" already needs an update to catch up on all the...
From Silence to Voice: What Nurses Know And Must Communicate to the Public, Second EditionFrom Silence to Voice: What Nurses Know And Must Communicate to the Public, Second Edition
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I recommend this book to any nurse out there that wants a better understanding of why we as a...
Politics of Congressional Elections (Longman Classics in Political Science), The (7th Edition) (Longman Classics in Political Science)Politics of Congressional Elections (Longman Classics in Political Science), The (7th Edition) (Longman Classics in Political Science)
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This is one of the best and most valuable political science texts I have ever read - and, as a...


Congress: The Electoral Connection, Second EditionCongress: The Electoral Connection, Second Edition
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The goals of individual congressmen have a significant impact on the quality and power of...
Congress ReconsideredCongress Reconsidered
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As students and scholars have come to expect from this classic reader, Dodd and Oppenheimer's...
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Legal Issues (Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Legal Issues)Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Legal Issues (Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Legal Issues)
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This book, is one I bought for my Human Rights class. It is very clear and thorough. The...
Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the MovementWalking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement
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John Lewis' memoir tells of his pivotal role in the civil rights movement as , literally, its...
Party Wars: Polarization And the Politics of National Policy Making (Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, V. 10)Party Wars: Polarization And the Politics of National Policy Making (Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, V. 10)
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This provides an excellent overview of the polarization literature and provides new and...

The Constitution in Exile: How the Federal Government Has Seized Power by Rewriting the Supreme Law of the LandThe Constitution in Exile: How the Federal Government Has Seized Power by Rewriting the Supreme Law of the Land
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Many people think that the government is doing there job, the job that we elect them to do....
The Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a GenerationThe Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a Generation
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Couldn't put it down - Bit of a puff piece for Bill - But I'm sort of a Newt guy - Extremely...
Showdown at Gucci GulchShowdown at Gucci Gulch
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I was very pleased with the uncomplicated and convenience of no hassle service. I was very pleased.
How Congress Works and Why You Should CareHow Congress Works and Why You Should Care
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The other two reviews are much more well-written than I can type, but still wanted to add a...
Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process (Congressional Procedures & the Policy Process) (Congressional Procedures & the Policy Process)Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process (Congressional Procedures & the Policy Process) (Congressional Procedures & the Policy Process)
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A great resource for everyone from new lobbyists to people interested in knowing more about how...

Nine and Counting: The Women of the SenateNine and Counting: The Women of the Senate
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"Nine and Counting" is a book that captures the feeling of good cheer felt among many...
Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John KerryUnfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry
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As a disabled veteran, I am insulted to read trash like this. While my military background...
Congressional Elections: Campaigning at Home and in WashingtonCongressional Elections: Campaigning at Home and in Washington
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For the most up-to-date examination of House and Senate campaigns currently available, turn to...
Basic Brown: My Life and Our TimesBasic Brown: My Life and Our Times
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I am only marginally interested in his politics, but this book is really a great read for...
The Contemporary CongressThe Contemporary Congress
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THE CONTEMPORARY CONGRESS offers concise coverage of all the foundations of a course on...

Worth the Fighting For: A MemoirWorth the Fighting For: A Memoir
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This is a great book by a great man. John McCain's humor, style, and love of life are inspiring...
Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker Tip O'Neill With NovakMan of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker Tip O'Neill With Novak
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The man who coined this phrase, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, one of the most influential...
Unorthodox Lawmaking: New Legislative Processes in the U.S. Congress, 3rd EditionUnorthodox Lawmaking: New Legislative Processes in the U.S. Congress, 3rd Edition
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In her book, Unorthodox Lawmaking: New Legislative Processes in the U.S. Congress, Barbara...
Here's Where I Stand: A MemoirHere's Where I Stand: A Memoir
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Regardless of what you think about Senator Helms, he tells it like it is in "Here's Where I...
The American CongressThe American Congress
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The American Congress provides the most insightful, up-to-date treatment of congressional...

All Roads Lead to Congress: The $300 Billion Fight Over Highway FundingAll Roads Lead to Congress: The $300 Billion Fight Over Highway Funding
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While learning procedures like the markup or cloture, the legislative process can seem...
The Congressional Experience (Transforming American Politics)The Congressional Experience (Transforming American Politics)
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I was hoping for so much more in this book. The first couple chapters about campaigning (and...
Congress at the Grassroots: Representational Change in the South, 1970-1998Congress at the Grassroots: Representational Change in the South, 1970-1998
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However much politicians are demeaned and denounced in modern American society, our democracy...
The Complete Idiot's Guide To American GovernmentThe Complete Idiot's Guide To American Government
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Good book, breaks down the majority of the american government for the typical dummy (like...
The Citizen's Guide to Lobbying CongressThe Citizen's Guide to Lobbying Congress
Best Price: $10.86
Although, I do not have any aspirations to become a Washington lobbyist, I wanted to know how...

Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless PresidentAgainst the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
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Written by a true congressional maverick, I loved the inside information and enjoyed the local...
Congress for DummiesCongress for Dummies
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I received this book in a timely manner, it is well written, and gave me the information I hoped.
No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's FightNo Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight
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Pitiful excuse for a human being. Remember "Crybaby Newt"? This guy makes him look...
Public OpinionPublic Opinion
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I read the book for the first time as a student of public opinion in Singapore where the issue,...
Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into InsidersBreach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders
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Dr. Coburn is one of only a few congressmen who "gets it". Future generations of...

Total Lobbying: What Lobbyists Want (and How They Try to Get It)Total Lobbying: What Lobbyists Want (and How They Try to Get It)
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Anthony Nownes has done it again! Total Lobbying is an engaging text for scholars and students...
Barack Obama: What He Believes In - From His Own WorksBarack Obama: What He Believes In - From His Own Works
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Barack Obama's works in the Senate in 2007 are admirable. They show a picture of a person who...
House and Senate, Third EditionHouse and Senate, Third Edition
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I had the distinct pleasure of taking Congressional Politics with Professor Baker in the Spring...
Legislative Process (Aspen Law & Business Paralegal Series)Legislative Process (Aspen Law & Business Paralegal Series)
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The Guerrilla Guide to Robert's RulesThe Guerrilla Guide to Robert's Rules
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This book is a great tool for those who don't know how to deal with the bullies of this world...

Tyranny of the Majority : Fundamental Fairness in Representative DemocracyTyranny of the Majority : Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy
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A classic example of how well thought out arguements are all to often misunderstood because of...
Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home StyleFreshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style
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This book of Dr. Sidlow's was a great book and really brought out what congress is all about in...
Man of the People: The Life of John McCainMan of the People: The Life of John McCain
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I bought this book a few years ago and just recently read it. John McCain hasn't had an easy...
Bad Neighbor Policy: Washington's Futile War on Drugs in Latin AmericaBad Neighbor Policy: Washington's Futile War on Drugs in Latin America
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"Ted Galen Carpenter's new book is an indispensable, up-to-date examination of...
Profiles in Courage (P.S.)Profiles in Courage (P.S.)
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I bought this book and it's a nice read and very historical, of course. I just wanted to put it...

A Rage for Justice: The Passion and Politics of Phillip BurtonA Rage for Justice: The Passion and Politics of Phillip Burton
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This is probably the best political biography I have ever read. Phil Burton was a fascinating...
The House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to CongressThe House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to Congress
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Whether you're a C-SPAN addict or simply a citizen who wants tolearn about how our...
West's American Government Second EditionWest's American Government Second Edition
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West's American Government is a comprehensive study of American Government as it exists today. ...
The Third House: Lobbyists and Lobbying in the StatesThe Third House: Lobbyists and Lobbying in the States
Best Price: $30.15
Alan Rosenthal made a career of looking at how states functioned. He looked at issues with...
 
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