The U.S. House of Representatives 9781250040367, 9781466835641, 1250040361

Election to the U.S. House -- The leadership -- The Rules Committee -- Standing committees -- Legislative service organi

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The U.S. House of Representatives
9781250040367, 9781466835641, 1250040361

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Matthew

Table of contents :
Election to the U.S. House --
The leadership --
The Rules Committee --
Standing committees --
Legislative service organizations --
Floor debate --
Case study: the Affordable Care Act --
Appendix A: Speakers of the United States House of Representatives
B: The House of Representatives: standing committees and their subcommittees.

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