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Author Daschle, Thomas, author.

Title The U.S. Senate / Senator Tom Daschle and Charles Robbins.

Publication Info. New York : Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press 2013.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  328.7307 DASCHLE    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Non Fiction  378.7307 D26    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  328.73071 DASCHLE    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  328.73 DA    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 244 pages ; 22 cm.
Series Fundamentals of American government
Fundamentals of American government.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary The second book in the Fundamentals of American Government civics series explores the inner workings of this vital part of the legislative branch. From its electoral process to voting procedure, from historic beginnings to modern issues, there is no area of this governmental body left unrevealed. Told from an insider's perspective, by former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and co-written by journalist and novelist Charles Robbins, this compelling and digestible book carefully examines and explains exactly how the Senate operates. Peppered with inside insights from Senate life, this is both an entertaining read as well as a quick guide for any citizen interested in a concise yet authoritative exploration of the "upper house."--From publisher description.
Contents Foundations -- The Senate's structure and basic procedures -- Moving legislation -- Budgets, investigations, special Senate functions -- Life in the Senate -- The Senate today, and tomorrow.
Subject United States. Congress. Senate.
Added Author Robbins, Charles (Charles Thaddeus), author.
ISBN 9781250011220
1250011221
9781250027559 (e-book)
1250027551 (e-book)
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