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BL
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1019482
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b773852
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| Main Entry
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Cushman, Charles Bancroft.
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| Title & Author
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An introduction to the U.S. Congress /\ Charles Bancroft Cushman, Jr.
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| Publication Statement
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Armonk, N.Y. :: M.E. Sharpe,, ©2006.
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (xiv, 229 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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076561507X
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: 0765621584
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: 1280912510
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: 1315706385
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: 1317476697
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: 6610912513
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: 9780765615077
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: 9780765621580
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: 9781280912511
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: 9781315706382
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: 9781317476696
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: 9786610912513
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0765615061
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076561507X
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9780765615060
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9780765615077
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- Origins and evolution of the congressional system -- Speaking for the people : the majoritarian House -- Representing the states : the individualistic Senate -- The oversight power -- The power of the purse -- The organizing power -- Using the three powers : creating DHS -- Conclusions.
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| Abstract
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Offers an introduction to Congress and the role it plays in the US political system. Written by a former Congressional staff member, this book includes boxed features on Congressional action - highlighting such topics as file sharing and student loans - that show students how Congress's work affects their lives.
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| Subject
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United States.
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United States.
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USA
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| Subject
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Government-- Legislative Branch.
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| Dewey Classification
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328.73
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| LC Classification
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JK1021.C87 2006eb
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| NLM classification
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HD 470rvk
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MG 70500rvk
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