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Author Snowe, Olympia J. (Olympia Jean), 1947-

Title Fighting for common ground : how we can fix the stalemate in Congress / Olympia Snowe.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Weinstein Books, [2013]
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Location Call No. Status
 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  328.73 SNOWE    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  328.73 SNO    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  328.73 SNO    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description viii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary In this timely call to action, Snowe explores the roots of her belief in principled policy-making and bipartisan compromise. A leading moderate with a reputation for crossing the aisle, Snowe proposes solutions for bridging the partisan divide in Washington.
Contents The decision -- 2011 and 2012-- two very bad years -- Childhood -- Why I ran -- The functional Congress -- Women's issues -- Life in the Senate -- Fiscal responsibility -- Rising to the occasion -- Health care and partisanship -- Why we are so divided -- Why moderates matter -- Civility in America -- How we can change Congress -- Fighting from the grassroots.
Subject Snowe, Olympia J. (Olympia Jean), 1947-
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
United States. Congress. Senate -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography.
ISBN 9781602862173
1602862176
9781602862180 (e-book)
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