ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Leadership Rachel Bade and John Bresnahan, “Ryan bombshell sets off scramble for his job,” Politico: “Yet there has already been some discussion… Read More
Paul Ryan gonna Paul Ryan: The lame-duck Speaker
Image source: Politico By Joshua C. Huder Speaker Paul Ryan’s announced retirement from the House raises the immediate and obvious question: what happens with a lame duck Speaker? Prior to… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Congress, some optimism! Daniel Stid, “Why I’m optimistic about U.S. democracy – even Congress!” Hewlett Foundation: “At a fundamental level, my optimism rests… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Congressional dysfunction James Wallner, “Mitch McConnell promised to fix the broken Senate. Instead, it’s only gotten worse,” Washington Examiner: “Of course, Republicans did… Read More
Gender parity and the study of Congress
Image source here By Colleen J. Shogan As Women’s History Month comes to a close, a fruitful discussion about women in the workplace and gender equity continues. American politics has… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Budget and Appropriations Burgess Everett, “McConnell averts shutdown with ‘begging, pleading and cajoling,‘” Politico: “First there were Rand Paul’s objections. Then Jim… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Congressional dysfunction Burgess Everett and Elana Schor, “Congress driven to distraction,” Politico: “Even in peak form, Congress struggles to focus on any… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Budget and Appropriations Jennifer Shutt, “With Expectations Low, Select Budget Committee Prepares to Meet,” Roll Call: “The select committee tasked with overhauling the budget… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Congressional dysfunction and reform Rep. Darin LaHood and Rep. Daniel Lipinski, “Opinion: The Time to Reform Congress and our Political System is Now,”… Read More
ICYMI: Top reads on Congress
Image source here By Marian Currinder Senate Molly E. Reynolds, “Why is the Senate broken?” Brookings Fixgov: “In a new book entitled Broken, Ira Shapiro lays much of the blame… Read More