The Congressional Deskbook is the comprehensive guide to Congress, now in its Fifth Edition. This 15 chapter publication explains the legislative and congressional budget processes along with all aspects of Congress. This comprehensive guide to Congress is ideal for anyone who wants to know how Congress really works, including federal executives, attorneys, lobbyists, media and public affairs staff, government affairs, policy and budget analysts, congressional office staff and students.

Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One. Being a Member of Congress
Chapter Two. Pressures on Congress: Campaigns and Elections
Chapter Three. Pressures on Congress: Constituents, Media, President, and Courts
Chapter Four: Pressures on Congress: Lobbying and Congressional Ethics
Chapter Five: Supporting Congress: Allowances and Staff
Chapter Six: Supporting Congress: The Capitol Complex
Chapter Seven: Organizing Congress: Members, Leaders, and Committees
Chapter Eight: Legislating in Congress: Legislative Process
Chapter Nine: Legislating in Congress: Federal Budget Process Chapter Ten: Legislating in Congress: Special Procedures and Considerations
Chapter Eleven: Congressional Documents: Overview, Legislation, and Laws
Chapter Twelve: Congressional Documents: Committee, Chamber, Party, and Administrative Publications
Chapter Thirteen: Legislative Research: Private and Government Information Providers
Chapter Fourteen: Legislative Research: How to Monitor and Research Congress
Chapter Fifteen: Putting It All Together: A Working Example
Complete Table of Contents at CongressionalDeskbook.com