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Ellen Greenberg sets the stage for both the House of Representatives and the Senate, explaining what the mace and hopper are, how the chambers are laid out, who the on-stage actors are and what they do. Her section on the jargon - the most common phrases used - goes far beyond mere description to show how our government operates. She also explains how business is done: what happens on a daily basis and during the weekly schedule and how a bill becomes a law - or doesn't. The House and Senate Explained includes a chapter on using the Internet to access information about the House, the Senate, and the White House, from getting around town to accessing proposed bills to sending e-mail to members of Congress. In addition, you'll learn how to be heard by your representatives and how to take a more active role in committee hearings. A listing of all congressional committees and subcommittees lets you know where your special concerns are being addressed.

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• Full title: House and Senate Explained
• Subtitle: People's Guide to Congress
• Author: Ellen Greenberg
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• EAN: 9780393314960
• ID: 04877012
• Publisher: W W NORTON & CO
• Weight: 227 g
• Dimensions: 208 × 125 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 08. January 1997

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