Cq's Guide to Current American Government

A timely collection of the best Congressional Quarterly reporting, as published during the last six months in the CQ Weekly and related CQ publications. Articles are chosen to compliment American government courses.

Introduction

v

Foundations of American Government

1

(26)

Rhetoric Meets Reality in Security's Unpaid Bills

Congress plays middleman in fights over financing

2

(7)

Martin Kady II

Congress Attends to Business, Waits for Word on the War

Financing, oversight, fence-mending roles in abeyance until Bush takes action

9

(9)

David Nather

Debate Over Military's Future Will Top Postwar Agenda

War's outcome will determine fallout regarding number of ground troops

18

(4)

David Nather

Pat Towell

Has Congress Given Bush Too Free a Spending Hand?

Critics warn that exigencies of war could lead to a lasting cession of Hill authority

22

(5)

Joseph J. Schatz

Political Participation

27

(18)

GOP Faces Turning Point in Handling Race Relations

Lott episode forces party to examine its philosophical direction

28

(4)

David Nather

Party Unity Elusive as 2004 Hopefuls Shout, `Look at Me'

Democratic candidates balance Capitol Hill business with campaign priorities

32

(5)

David Nather

Effective House Leadership Makes the Most of Majority

GOP has consolidated political power to a degree not seen in decades

37

(5)

Jonathan Allen

GOP Turns to Cheney to Get the Job Done

Vice president's reputation gives him key role at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue

42

(3)

John Cochran

Government Institutions

45

(48)

Presidency

Eroding Support Leaves Bush in Foreign Policy Minefield

Challenges from his own party on Iraq, North Korea embolden Democratic critics

46

(5)

Miles A. Pomper

Bush Uses State of the Union to Solidify Grip on Agenda

President pitches an array of proposals designed to attract voters of many stripes

51

(3)

John Cochran

For Bush, Tax Cut Package Is Next Must-Win Battle

President hustles to overcome intraparty division over deficits

54

(6)

Jill Barshay

Middle East `Road Map' May Have Wrinkles for GOP

Timetable for Mideast peace process could become a big problem for Bush

60

(4)

Jonathan Riehl

Congress

War Won't Unify Congress

Party divide over domestic agenda too wide to bridge this time

64

(2)

David Nather

Congress Seeks to Find Its Voice as Iraq War Rages

Relegated to the sidelines, lawmakers struggle with irrelevance

66

(5)

Helen Fessenden

John Cochran

Interest Groups Make Sure Lawmakers Know the `Score'

Scorecards prove a powerful tool to affect legislative outcomes

71

(6)

John Cochran

Tax Cut Package Clears Amid Bicameral Rancor

House and Senate Republicans finally close ranks, but rift remains

77

(5)

Alan K. Ora

Judiciary

Supreme Court's Copyright Ruling Could Mean Broad Powers for Congress

Fair use doctrine trumps concerns about piracy, but future arguments could fail on First Amendment grounds

82

(2)

Jennifer A. Dlouhy

A New Level of Acrimony in Parties' War of Procedure

Are filibusters of judicial nominations dangerous---or just democracy at work?

84

(7)

Jennifer A. Dlouhy

Liberals, Conservatives Both Bracing for a Supreme Court Vacancy

Lawmakers and lobbyists are doing advance work to prepare campaigns for and against Bush's potential nominees in the event of a summer retirement

91

(2)

Jennifer A. Dlouhy

Politics and Public Policy

93

(24)

Is `There Oughta Be a Law' a Real Answer to `Spam'?

Glut of unwanted e-mail has millions angry and Congress determined to step in

94

(7)

Martin Kady II

Joseph C. Anselmo

For First Time, Fighting Odds for Malpractice Awards Cap

Reform proponents buoyed by doctors' walkouts, GOP control of Congress

101

(4)

Rebecca Adams

Jennifer A. Dlouhy

Medicare Overhaul Proposals Put Difficult Trade-Offs on Table

Lawmakers try to avoid perception that `some options are more equal than others'

105

(3)

Mary Agnes Carey

Vote Against ANWR Drilling Hits Core of Bush Energy Plan

Democratic victory will invigorate debate over alternative fuels, electricity regulation

108

(4)

Samuel Goldreich

Lawmakers Face Airline Dilemma: Bailout Now, Crowded Skies Later

Wild financial swings dog the industry

112

(5)

Peter Cohn

Joseph C. Anselmo

Appendix

117

(32)

The Legislative Process In Brief

118

(5)

The Budget Process In Brief

123

(1)

Glossary of Congressional Terms

124

(23)

Congressional Information on the Internet

147

(2)

Index

149

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