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How Washington actually works for dummies
Title:
How Washington actually works for dummies
Author:
Rushford, Greg, editor.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2012]
Physical Description:
viii, 120 pages ; 22 cm.
Summary:
Go inside the political process in Washington, and learn how the government's power has grown through the years. Discover the ins and outs of what is done by federal bureaucrats, lobbyists, Congress, and the president.
Language:
English
Contents:
A brief history of Washington -- The people behind the curtain: federal bureaucrats -- Professional persuaders: lobbyists -- Other voices in the debate: outsiders, gatecrashers, and wallflowers -- Congress -- The presidency -- Policymaking -- Ten ways to participate in Washington policymaking.
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ISBN:
9781118312957
Format :
Book