New Ways and Means: Reform and Change in a Congressional CommitteeUsing the Committee on Ways and Means for a case study, Strahan assesses the far-reaching effects of internal reform efforts in the House of Representatives in the 1970s. Responsible for reviewing tax, trade, and social welfare legislation, the committee became an epicenter of the upheavals that rocked the House. The author focuses on the role of the committee in the unexpected breakthrough on comprehensive tax reform and emphasizes the importance of leadership on the postreform committee. Originally published 1990. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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The Decline of the Postwar Order | 11 |
Open Season on Ways and Means | 31 |
Tables | 50 |
Copyright | |
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New Ways and Means: Reform and Change in a Congressional Committee Randall Strahan No preview available - 2011 |
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