A free download of our Pocket Edition of Common Sense is available on Scribd. Our Pocket Edition of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: Single copies of this Pocket Edition of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense are available at no charge by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with first class postage for two (2) ounces to: TheCapitol.Net, … Read more
10 Rules for Dealing with Police (Full-Length) 10 Rules for Dealing with Police – “10 Rules for Dealing with Police, the new film from Flex Your Rights, premiered at Cato earlier this week. If you’re interested in knowing more about how to defend your rights during encounters with law enforcement, this is a … Read more
Congressional Deskbook, 5th Edition, by Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider § 9.110 Reconciliation Legislation Beginning in 1980, Congress has used reconciliation legislation to implement many of its most significant budget policies. Section 310 of the 1974 Congressional Budget Act sets forth a special procedure for the development and consideration of reconciliation legislation. Reconciliation legislation … Read more
Persuading Congress Persuading CongressHow to Spend Less and Get More from Congress: Candid Advice for Executives By Joseph Gibson Persuading Congress, by Joseph Gibson, is a very practical book, packed with wisdom and experience in a deceptively short and simple package. What happens in Congress affects all of our lives and extends into every corner … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Direct Spending / Mandatory Spending: Budget authority, and the resulting outlays, provided in laws other than appropriations acts. Spending controlled outside of annual appropriations acts, specifically including the Food Stamp (now SNAP) program; also referred to as mandatory spending. As defined by the Balanced Budget … Read more
Persuading Congress by Joseph Gibson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE How to Get Inside the Minds of Members of Congress so they Pass the Bills You Want Passed and Kill the Bills You Want Killed:Former Judiciary Committee Lawyer Gives You the Inside Scoop
Persuading Congress Persuading CongressHow to Spend Less and Get More from Congress: Candid Advice for Executives By Joseph Gibson Persuading Congress, by Joseph Gibson, is a very practical book, packed with wisdom and experience in a deceptively short and simple package. What happens in Congress affects all of our lives and extends into every corner … Read more
Congressional Directory 2010 Now Available. This comprehensive directory lists all members of the US Senate and House of Representatives, complete with color photos and a fold-out map of Capitol Hill. The 2010 Congressional Directory is wire-spiral bound for flat-fold reference and durability. Available in alpha and state-by-state editions. PLUS: Each order includes FREE copy of … Read more
The Constitution of the United States: Amendment 27 (Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Amendment XXVII. (Limiting Congressional Pay Increases) Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992. No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of representatives shall have intervened. The 27th Amendment Explained: The … Read more
The Constitution of the United States: Amendment 26 (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Amendment XXVI. (Right to Vote at Age 18) Passed by Congress March 23, 1971. Ratified July 1, 1971. Note: Amendment 14, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 1 of the 26th amendment. Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, … Read more