Act of Congress: How America's Essential Institution Works, and How It Doesn't

Author: Kaiser, Robert G.

Brand: VINTAGE

Color: Teal/Turquoise green

Edition: 1

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 464

Release Date: 28-01-2014

Part Number: Illustrated

Details:

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.

EAN: 9780307744517

Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English