Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process
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Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process by Walter J Oleszek
As a governing body, Congress continually adapts to changes in process and practice. This procedural context governs every aspect of the House and Senate and affects lawmakers as they make voting decisions, expedite or delay legislation, or defeat a bill. Walter Oleszek′s definitive work examines how the majority and minority parties use procedural devices to achieve their political goals and offers an assessment of the role of conference committees in reconciling bicameral differences. Not shying away from the complexity of the topic, Oleszek ensures that the machinations of Congress are understandable through an array of interesting examples, cases, and anecdotes that he is well-positioned to witness and experience first-hand.
“This text covers all the major aspects of lawmakingOutside of the parliamentarian, I consider Walter Oleszek the source for how a bill becomes a law.” -- Michael Crespin
“In my view, Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process is unrivaled as the premier book on the legislative process in Congress. Oleszek adeptly covers all the key aspects of the nuts-and-bolts for each chamber, and very clearly details the budget process (which is no easy task). The strength of the book is in its detail from which the more engaged student benefits tremendously.” -- Charles Finocchiaro
“I encourage students who ever want to do an internship in Washington or Austin to keep the book as they will have a comparative advantage over other interns if they know the rules. The book covers the material in a systematic and comprehensive way—just right in my opinion. Oleszek does as good a job as possible to make congressional procedures interesting and relevant to undergraduates.” -- Jason Casellas
“In my view, Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process is unrivaled as the premier book on the legislative process in Congress. Oleszek adeptly covers all the key aspects of the nuts-and-bolts for each chamber, and very clearly details the budget process (which is no easy task). The strength of the book is in its detail from which the more engaged student benefits tremendously.” -- Charles Finocchiaro
“I encourage students who ever want to do an internship in Washington or Austin to keep the book as they will have a comparative advantage over other interns if they know the rules. The book covers the material in a systematic and comprehensive way—just right in my opinion. Oleszek does as good a job as possible to make congressional procedures interesting and relevant to undergraduates.” -- Jason Casellas
Walter J. Oleszek is a senior specialist in the legislative process at the Congressional Research Service. He has served as either a full-time professional staff aide or consultant to many major House and Senate congressional reorganization efforts beginning with the passage of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. In 1993, he served as policy director of the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress. A former adjunct faculty member at American University, Oleszek is a frequent lecturer to various academic, governmental, and business groups. He is the author or co-author of several books, including Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process, 11th ed. (2020), and Congress Under Fire: Reform Politics and the Republican Majority, with C. Lawrence Evans (1997).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781452226033 |
| ISBN 10 | 1452226032 |
| Title | Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process |
| Author | Walter J Oleszek |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2013-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 504 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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