Congressional Directory 2010: 111th Congress, 2nd Session Congressional Directory 2010111th Congress, 2nd Session This comprehensive directory lists 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. Features include: Color photographs Wire-spiral binding … Read more
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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
Public Debt: Amounts borrowed by the Treasury Department from the public or from another fund or account. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. TheCapitol.Net offers training and … Read more
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The Budget Reconciliation Process: The Senate’s “Byrd Rule” Reconciliation From The Federal Budget Process The Federal Budget Process:A description of the federal and congressional budget processes, including timelines Compiled by TheCapitol.Net Authors: Sandy Streeter, James Saturno, Bill Heniff Jr., and Robert Keith Budgeting for the federal government is an enormously complex process. It entails dozens … 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
A free download of our Pocket Constitution is available on Scribd. Our Pocket Constitution: Free copy with every book order and every audio CD order from our web site. Single copies of this Pocket Constitution are available for $5 by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with first class postage for two (2) ounces to: … 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