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Widely regarded as the finest single volume reference available on the U.S. Congress, Guide to Congress offers depth and comprehensive detail on the origins, history, powers, procedures, and politics of the legislative branch. This fourth edition chronicles the upheaval that reshaped the political landscape in the wake of the Watergate scandal and describes the unforeseen consequences of Watergate-era reforms.
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Describes how special interest groups operate in Washington in the context of actual issues, participants, surroundings and methods. Covers Reagan's lobbying on economic and New Federalism programs; political action committees; fund raising; lobby regulation; and congressional ratings. Also includes 12 detailed case studies dealing with contemporary issues and debates.