Congressional Committees
How Congress Operates. In order to complete Congress’ work of reviewing legislation, conducting oversight, and holding hears on matters relevant to the public concern a […]
Research
Power of the Purse
Pork Barrel Spending. Pork barrel spending is one of the most controversial topics in recent American political history. Generally, pork barrel spending is the appropriation […]
Congressional Caucus
An Organizing Tool of Congress. A congressional caucus is a group of members of Congress who come together to pursue common legislative goals. These groups […]
Open Secrets
The Power of Lobbying and Spending? OpenSecrets.org is a website created by the Center for Responsive Politics to ensure transparency in our campaign finance system. […]
American Civil Liberties Union
Century-old defender of civil liberties. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission is “to defend and preserve the individual […]