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Organization of Congress

Organization of Congress. Wilson 13 C. Party . Leadership positions More important in the House Changes to structure 1995 rules changes under Newt Results in more independence Polarization 3 reasons Caucuses . Committee . Most important, most power Limitations Changes Appointments

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Organization of Congress

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  1. Organization of Congress Wilson 13 C

  2. Party • Leadership positions • More important in the House • Changes to structure • 1995 rules changes under Newt • Results in more independence • Polarization • 3 reasons • Caucuses

  3. Committee • Most important, most power • Limitations • Changes • Appointments • Chairmanships • Different types and examples • Standing (sub) • Major/minor • Select – temporary • Joint – both houses • Conference

  4. Staff • Assigned to committee or legislator • Much growth/power • Serve constituents • Draft legislation • Lobbying • Media • Impersonal relationships of legislators • Key agencies • CRS, GAO, OTA, CBO

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