Congress Dictionary: The Ways and Meanings of Capitol Hill

Description

This definitive collection of the words, jargon, quotations, anecdotes, customs and symbols that shape American politics is a must for anyone working in or interested in American government or politics. With definitions of more than 3,000 terms, phrases, names and symbols and exhaustive historical accounts and amusing anecdotes about the origin of terms and expressions, the Congress Dictionary is an invaluable resource that will educate and entertain all.