Congressional Glossary - Including Legislative and Budget Terms (CongressionalGlossary.com)

Incorporating the glossaries from the Congressional Deskbook and Congressional Procedure

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See also the Legislative Process Flowchart.

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Glossary Sources: Congressional Deskbook; GAO; Library of Congress; National Archives; OMB; House; Senate; Senate Budget Committee.

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