A Better Congress: Change the Rules, Change the Results: A Modest Proposal - Citizen's Guide to Legislative Reform Contributor(s): Gibson, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 158733237X ISBN-13: 9781587332371 Publisher: Two Seas Media
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections |
Dewey: 328.73 |
LCCN: 2011389669 |
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (0.44 lbs) 168 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
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Publisher Description: A Better Congress: Change the Rules, Change the Results, by Joseph Gibson, is a comprehensive look at the reasons that Congress does not work well and real solutions that can make Congress work better. Joseph Gibson has worked in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government, including serving as chief antitrust counsel and chief minority counsel to the House Judiciary Committee. Includes the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution "Joseph Gibson has produced a book that offers real insight into the pressures and problems that underpin modern congressional processes and has offered a series of innovative ideas to deal with those pressures and problems. One need not agree with all of his proposed solutions to get real value from Gibson's book because what he has produced is a template for thinking about new ways to address the dysfunction that pervades Capitol Hill." "In A Better Congress, Joseph Gibson has produced a telling critique of Congress and its inability to perform the job required of it by the Constitution and its constituents. He offers a series of bold proposals to change the way Congress does its work - certain to kick off a complicated, contentious and difficult argument in Washington. Whether you agree or disagree with his solutions, get involved in this vital discussion " Table of Contents Introduction - Those Who Come to Congress Become Congress II. How to Fix Congress B. Solutions Specific to the Senate C. Solutions Specific to the House Ch. 21 Conclusion - Solutions, Solutions Everywhere, But... Appendix Index Complete Table of Contents online at www.ABetterCongress.com |
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