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9781452270340 Academic Inspection Copy

Congress and the Nation 2009-2012, Volume XIII

Politics and Policy in the 111th and 112th Congresses
  • ISBN-13: 9781452270340
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: CQ PRESS
  • Edited by David R. Tarr
  • Price: AUD $999.00
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  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 09/09/2014
  • Format: Hardback (279.00mm X 215.00mm) 1104 pages Weight: 2750g
  • Categories: Central government [JPQ]
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Chronicling the highly partisan and polarized environment during the historic first term of President Barak Obama, Congress and the Nation 2009-2012 is the most authoritative reference on congressional law-making and trends during the 111th and 112th Congresses. The newest edition in this award-winning series documents the most fiercely debated issues during this period, including: Stimulus spending in the wake of financial crisis The controversial reform of the U.S. healthcare system Showdowns over raising the national debt ceiling Extensions of tax cuts and unemployment compensation Confirmation of two new female members of the U.S. Supreme Court Overhaul of financial industry regulations Repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" law banning openly gay armed forces personnel from military service This acclaimed resource also covers the shift in partisan control of the U.S. House after the 2010 midterm election and the subsequent gridlock for lawmaking in the 112th Congress. Organized by policy area, each chapter summarizes the legislative activity, including a chronology and legislative history of the bills passed and the major provisions of the final laws. No other source guides readers seamlessly through the policy output of the national legislature with the breadth, depth, and authority of Congress and the Nation. This must-have reference for all academic libraries meets the needs of the full spectrum of users, from lower-level undergraduates through researchers and faculty.
01. Politics and National Issues 02. Economic Policy 02A. Economic Policy: Financial Crisis 03. Homeland Security 04: Foreign Policy 05. Defense Policy 06. Transportation and Commerce 07. Energy and Environment 08. Agricultural Policy 09. Health and Human Services 10. Education Policy 11. Housing and Urban Aid 12. Labor and Pensions 13. Law and Justice 13A. Supreme Court 14. General Government 15. Inside Congress 16. The Obama Presidency Appendix
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