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Congress for Dummies
Author: David Silverberg, Dennis Hastert, Tom Daschel

Congress For Dummies helps you sort out what Congress does on a daily basis and what it all means to you, the citizen. It shows you how to get organized, make your voice heard, and influence legislation that might affect you. Full of helpful resources such as contact information for House and Senate offices, and smart, straightforward exp... more »lanations of the legislative process, this book is everything you need to understand Congress and get involved in your government. Whether you just want to know how government works, or you want to get involved to change your country, this simple guide covers all the ins and outs of Congress. It’s a nonpartisan look at Congress that includes forewords by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle. Inside you’ll find easy explanations and helpful tips on how to:

Get involved in the democratic process
Influence legislation that’s important to you
Understa nd Congress and the media
Contact your senators and representatives
Check out Congress in action, in person
Deal with congressional staff

Expert author David Silverberg — Managing Editor and a columnist at the Washington weekly The Hill — takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions. Written with the citizen advocate in mind, this helpful guide gives regular people the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their aims. Inside, you’ll discover:

How the three branches of government work together
How to register your opinion with your elected officials
How the legislative process works — from idea to law
How debates, conferences, and vetoes work
How budgeting and appropriations work
How to get the most effect from your political contributions
How the lobbying process works
How to advocate for legislation
How to deal with congressional staffers
How to make use of congressional services

Getting something done in the messy confusion of democracy and bureaucracy is no easy task. Full of the kind of information and knowledge that Washington insiders take for granted, Congress For Dummies levels the playing field so that regular people — just like you — can make a difference, too.

ISBN-13: 9780764554216
ISBN-10: 0764554212
Publication Date: 9/19/2002
Pages: 380
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Publisher: For Dummies
Book Type: Paperback
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Politics & Social Sciences >> Politics & Government >> United States >> Legislative Branch

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