CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: The Congressional College Caucuses and Boards
Paul Jenks describes the many informal groups, clubs, commissions and boards that comprise the exclusive members-only world of the Hill.
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Paul Jenks is a veteran expert on Congress and legislation who reports from Washington, D.C.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com – Parties and Partisanship
Paul Jenks comments on the role of party organization, power and politics in Congress.
CongressLine by Gallerywatch.com – Checks on Power
Paul Jenks’ commentary addresses the role and power of the President as an independent executive within the context of the inherent check and balances exercised by the Congress.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com – Reporting on Congress
Legislative research expert Paul Jenks describes why the electronic version of the Congressional Record remains a vital source of information on Congressional proceedings. Paul also references a number of daily commercial publications that should be included in your tracking and monitoring process.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: The Capitol of Newspapers
Paul Jenks provides background, perspective and insight into the audience, content and role of a trio of newspapers of record for what he calls the “most inherently partisan institution in the country.” These papers, available in print and online versions, are significant resources for anyone tracking the Hill and Congress.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Tempering European Enthusiasm
According to Paul Jenks’ commentary, the role Congress plays in foreign affairs requires some tempering of any enthusiasm as well. The President still holds the primary responsibility for foreign relations and trade policy.
CongressLine, by GalleryWatch.com: Authorization and Appropriation
Paul Jenks explains the process of key Congressional activitiy: before money can be spent, Congress must authorize the expenditure first, and then must appropriate the money to do so.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Voting in Congress
Paul Jenks discusses sources of Congressional voting data and methods of analysis.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Congressional Leadership
In a timely article, Paul Jenks describes the leadership hierarchy in Congress, which may undergo significant changes in the upcoming election.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: New Congressional Leadership
Paul Jenks identifies and puts into context the changes that are unfolding as Congress attempts to reorganize itself in the aftermath of the mid-term elections.