Congress and its members

Synopsis

Dizzying change & momentous constitutional conflicts have consumed the U.S. Congress in recent months. For anyone who wants to keep pace with events on Capitol Hill & make sense of the complex business of lawmaking, the new Seventh Edition of Congress & Its Members is an invaluable resource. Thoroughly updated with new material integrated throughout, the Seventh Edition sheds light on such essential questions as: What are the likely effects of the impeachment proceedings & "the politics of scandal"? Can the president & Congress govern effectively in the wake of such turmoil? Will citizens feel an impact from the recent changes in the budget process & the new era of surplus? As diversity emerges among the members of the House & Senate, are there accompanying changes in lawmaking & policy outcomes? Davidson & Oleszek skillfully place these & other recent developments & trends in the broader historical context & analytical framework essential for understanding how Congress works. The book is lively & informative, & it includes an abundant assortment of tables, figures, photos, & colorful vignettes.