Ebook: Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, Fifth Edition (Legislative Series)

The Congressional Deskbook is the comprehensive guide to Congress, now in its Fifth Edition. This 15 chapter publication explains the legislative and congressional budget processes along with all aspects of Congress. 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. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter One. Being a Member of Congress Chapter Two. Pressures on Congress: Campaigns and Elections Chapter Three. Pressures on Congress: Constituents, Media, President, and Courts Chapter Four: Pressures on Congress: Lobbying and Congressional Ethics Chapter Five: Supporting Congress: Allowances and Staff Chapter Six: Supporting Congress: The Capitol Complex Chapter Seven: Organizing Congress: Members, Leaders, and Committees Chapter Eight: Legislating in Congress: Legislative Process Chapter Nine: Legislating in Congress: Federal Budget Process Chapter Ten: Legislating in Congress: Special Procedures and Considerations Chapter Eleven: Congressional Documents: Overview, Legislation, and Laws Chapter Twelve: Congressional Documents: Committee, Chamber, Party, and Administrative Publications Chapter Thirteen: Legislative Research: Private and Government Information Providers Chapter Fourteen: Legislative Research: How to Monitor and Research Congress Chapter Fifteen: Putting It All Together: A Working Example Complete Table of Contents at CongressionalDeskbook.com