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IU Press has published How Congress Works and Why You Should Care, a concise introduction to the functions and vital role of the U.S. Congress by eminent former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton.
Drawing on 34 years as a congressman, Hamilton explains how Congress reflects the diversity of the American people, serves as a forum for finding consensus and provides balance within the federal government. Addressing widespread public misperceptions, he outlines areas where Congress can work better and ways for citizens to become more engaged in public affairs through their representatives in Washington. How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of Congress, and how all citizens can participate in its mission.
Hamilton represented Indiana’s 9th District from 1965 to 1999. He is director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., and IU’s Center on Congress.
http://congress.indiana.edu/
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