The Congressional Deskbook is the comprehensive guide to Congress, now in its Fifth Edition. This 15 chapter publication explains the legislative and congressional budget processes along with all aspects of Congress. This comprehensive guide to Congress is ideal for anyone who wants to know how Congress really works, including federal executives, attorneys, lobbyists, media and public affairs staff, government affairs, policy and budget analysts, congressional office staff and students.      Table of Contents  Preface    Introduction    Chapter One. Being a Member of Congress    Chapter Two. Pressures on Congress: Campaigns and Elections    Chapter Three. Pressures on Congress: Constituents, Media, President, and Courts     Chapter Four: Pressures on Congress: Lobbying and Congressional Ethics    Chapter Five: Supporting Congress: Allowances and Staff    Chapter Six: Supporting Congress: The Capitol Complex    Chapter Seven: Organizing Congress: Members, Leaders, and Committees    Chapter Eight: Legislating in Congress: Legislative Process    Chapter Nine: Legislating in Congress: Federal Budget Process    Chapter Ten: Legislating in Congress: Special Procedures and Considerations    Chapter Eleven: Congressional Documents: Overview, Legislation, and Laws    Chapter Twelve: Congressional Documents: Committee, Chamber, Party, and Administrative Publications    Chapter Thirteen: Legislative Research: Private and Government Information Providers     Chapter Fourteen: Legislative Research: How to Monitor and Research Congress    Chapter Fifteen: Putting It All Together: A Working Example    Complete Table of Contents at CongressionalDeskbook.com

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