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Act of Congress

By Kaiser, Robert G.

Act of Congress

By Kaiser, Robert G.

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A Washington Post Notable Book An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works-and how it doesn't- Act of Congress focuses on two of the major players behind the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008: colorful, wisecracking congressman Barney Frank, and careful, insightful senator Christopher Dodd, both of whom met regularly with Robert G. Kaiser during the eighteen months they worked on the bill. In this compelling narrative, Kaiser shows how staffers play a critical role, drafting the legislation and often making the crucial deals. Kaiser's rare insider access enabled him to illuminate the often-hidden intricacies of legislative enterprise and shows us the workings of Congress in all of its complexity, a clearer picture than any we have had of how Congress works best-or sometimes doesn't work at all.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
466
Release Date:
2014-01-28
Publication Date:
2014-01-28
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0307744515
ISBN13:
9780307744517
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
516 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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