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CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Congressional Seedlings
Subjects: Congress, CongressLineCongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: The State Legislatures
CongressLine, by GalleryWatch.com The State Legislatures
By Paul Jenks
Published June 18, 2006
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Floor Fight
CongressLine, by GalleryWatch.com Floor Fight
By Will Hall and Dan Peake
Published January 15, 2006
A Commentary on the National Forest Land Conveyance for Rural Communities Act
The administration’s unprecedented plan to have the Forest Service sell large tracts of National Forest is the topic of Beth Wellington’s commentary this month.
CongressLine, by GalleryWatch.com – Congressional Scandals, Corruption and Misbehavior
According to Paul Jenks, the recipe for scandal and corruption is very simple and all the ingredients are always in the Congressional pantry, so read his article and get the inside track on what is happening on the Hill.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: Congressional Hearings
This month Paul Jenks provides an inside view of the most visible and widely recognized function of Congress: the hearing, for which he identifies three distinctive types: informational hearings, oversight or investigative hearings, and confirmation hearing.
Campaign Finance and the Internet: A Commentary on the Online Freedom of Speech Act
Beth Wellington discusses the divergent positions of key organizations and groups on the regulatory and legislative controversy over Internet free speech, campaign finance reform, and blogging. She provides links to legislation, news releases, government documents and blog postings on the issue.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com – The Earmark – Part 2
Paul Jenks continues his discussion of an earmark, which is the specific direction of funding for a specific project within the appropriations or authorization bill. His explanation of this rather complex issue will serve you well as you learn more about legislative research and legislative history.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com – The Earmark – Part 1
Paul Jenks discusses the primary method by which Members of Congress and Senators deliver the bacon home to their constituents.