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To modernize Congress, strengthen its ability to deliberate
Matt Glassman writes in the November copy of the Ripon Society: As an institution, Congress does not appear very different than it did 200 years ago. It remains… Read More
Capitol Hill Lunch: Exceptions to the Rule: The Politics of Filibuster Limitations in the U.S. Senate
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When Congress worked for them: Bobby Baker and congressional corruption
To those who would wax eloquent about the good old days when Congress worked for us: let us not forget Bobby Baker, who died on November 12 at age… Read More
Committee sheet: House Committee on Education and the Workforce
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Five legislative styles of members of Congress
Workhorses are but one of the sorts of legislator. Source: WestCoastHorsemen.com . Even the most casual observer of American politics recognizes stylistic differences between members of Congress (MCs) and how… Read More
ICYMI: Round-up of good reads on Congress
So many powers. Source: Archives.gov. Daniel Stid, “The Hidden powers of the people’s branch: Passing legislation isn’t the only way Congress can check an unruly president,” Washington Monthly Excerpt: “An… Read More
The 21st Century Cures Act: Another form of appropriation and another congressional win-win
Spending decisions long have been tricky. Joseph Keppler, “The opening of the congressional session,” Puck , 1887. Source: Senate.gov By Tony McCann Congress is increasingly caught between two powerful desires. Read More
Why cloture benefits both parties
Tick-tock goes the Senate clock. Source: Standing Rules of the Senate . By James Wallner Senate Rule XXII requires an affirmative vote of “three-fifths of the senators duly chosen and… Read More
Bipartisan Hack-a-Thon Scheduled for November 30
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer invite you to a hack-a-thon! The event will bring together a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, Congressional staff,… Read More
Committee sheet: House Committee on the Budget
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