Fight Club Politics How Partisanship Is Poisoning the House of Representatives

Name: Fight Club Politics How Partisanship Is Poisoning the House of Representatives
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ISBN: 9780742551190

ISBN-10: 0742551199

ISBN-13: 9780742551190

Edition: N/A

Authors: Juliet Eilperin

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The function of the U.S. House of Representatives is to serve as the body of government closest to ordinary citizens, reflecting their needs and desires. Yet, over the past decade, the House's drift from its roots has given rise to Republicans' ability to capture control of the chamber from a 40-year Democratic rule. Factors including House rules that have curtailed dissent and more powerful party leaders perpetuate this national divide This book shows how average Americans have little say over what happens in the House, and what can be done about it.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: Revolution and Redistricting



Revamping the House of Representatives



Tearing Washington's Social Fabric Apart



Legislating without a Partnership



House Centrists Disappear



Reshaping America's Political Map



The Road to Redistricting Reform



How to Restore Civility to the House


Afterword



Key Congressional Players



House Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt's Remarks regarding the Impeachment of President Clinton


Statement by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill) regarding the House Chaplin


Address by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert: "Reflections on the Role of the Speaker in the Modern Day House of Representatives"


Index