Surviving Inside Congress provides essential and non-partisan educational information to new Congressional staff and fills in some gaps for those who are not so new to the Hill. Many books are written with advice for new Members of Congress, and no doubt they would benefit from this book. However, Surviving Inside Congress is the first publication of its kind to give staff detailed insight into what is expected and required of those who are the glue that holds the institution of Congress together. Most new members of Congressional staffs are ill equipped to the meet the diverse and critical needs of elected officials and their constituents. There are no comprehensive training programs, and no curriculum that adequately addresses the multiple roles they will play and functions they will perform. This is due in large measure to the uniqueness of these roles and the environment in which their work will be done. As a result, the academic credentials and professional experience they bring with them will have little relevance to the tasks they re about to undertake.
 Surviving Inside Congress tries to address these challenges. National Journal wrote: "The book gives plenty of tidbits on how congressional offices are staffed, parliamentary procedure, ethics guidelines, and the e-mail and snail mail systems." Elizabeth Kenigsberg of Roll Call wrote: "The book does a thorough job of explaining the history, rules and procedures of the legislative branch, and even provides an easy-to-use glossary and procedures manual... The book is perhaps most valuable for its understanding of the new challenges that legislative staff must face and its in-depth look into the ever-changing and increasingly rapid realm of Congressional communication... Special attention to political strategy and the undeniable challenges of working on Capitol Hill also play a critical role in the book, and the authors advice is easy to read and comprehend." 
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Surviving Inside Congress

Politics & Social Sciences

Mark Strand

Michael S. Johnson

Jerome F. Climer

Politics & Government

Congressional Institute, Inc.

Surviving Inside Congress provides essential and non-partisan educational information to new Congressional staff and fills in some gaps for those who are not so new to the Hill. Many books are written with advice for new Members of Congress, and no doubt they would benefit from this book. However, Surviving Inside Congress is the first publication of its kind to give staff detailed insight into what is expected and required of those who are the glue that holds the institution of Congress together. Most new members of Congressional staffs are ill equipped to the meet the diverse and critical needs of elected officials and their constituents. There are no comprehensive training programs, and no curriculum that adequately addresses the multiple roles they will play and functions they will perform. This is due in large measure to the uniqueness of these roles and the environment in which their work will be done. As a result, the academic credentials and professional experience they bring with them will have little relevance to the tasks they re about to undertake. Surviving Inside Congress tries to address these challenges.
 Although the first edition of Surviving Inside Congress addresses challenges that staff might face, Congress evolves so quickly, and the second edition reflects that fact. This new edition addresses many political events that have occurred since the first publication: the passage of health care reform, the development of the Tea Party movement, and the 2010 Congressional elections, among others. Additionally, it includes more recent research on Congressional communications, especially in the field of new media and technology like tele-town halls. Perhaps most importantly, it includes a whole new chapter on Congressional polarization, describing its development and proposing remedies for it. All these additions will provide readers a unique perspective to help them understand and effectively respond to recent developments in American politics.
 Founded in 1987, the Congressional Institute, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) corporation dedicated to helping Congress better serve its constituents and helping their constituents better understand the operations of the national legislature.

Like previous editions, Surviving Inside Congress is a rich introduction to life on Capitol Hill. The book tells the story of the creation of the U.S. Congress and important events in its evolution, leading to how the institution operates today. Surviving Inside Congress not only explores the essentials of House and Senate legislative procedures, but also takes an in-depth look at Congressional communications, public opinion, and the partisan polarization that has much of the country frustrated with their legislature. 
 Although the second edition of Surviving Inside Congress was published only two years ago, life on Capitol Hill changes so quickly that another was warranted. This latest version covers a number of events that have occurred from 2011 to 2013: the 2012 Presidential and Congressional elections, changes to ethics rules concerning insider trading, and Senate filibuster reform. Other sections have been significantly expanded, including discussions of parliamentary procedure, management, communications, and political incivility and partisanship. 
 Surviving Inside Congress is written by three former Congressional staffers whose collective service to the institution totals more than 50 years. Working as an aide to a Member of Congress can be a daunting task. Most new staff members are ill equipped to the meet the diverse and critical needs of elected officials and their constituents. There are no comprehensive training programs, and no curriculum that adequately addresses the multiple roles they will play and functions they will perform. This is due in large measure to the uniqueness of these roles and the environment in which their work will be done. As a result, the academic credentials and professional experience they bring with them will have little relevance to the tasks they are about to undertake. Surviving Inside Congress tries to address these challenges by providing essential and non-partisan educational information to new Congressional staff and filling in some gaps for experienced Hill professionals. It is the first publication of its kind to give staff detailed insight into what is expected and required of those who are the glue that holds the institution of Congress together. 
 Surviving Inside Congress is widely distributed on Capitol Hill, but is also useful for students studying Congress and interested in working there, and has served as a textbook at major universities. At the same time, it written in a tone the general public will find readable, making it the perfect resource for anyone who would like an insider's view of how Congress really works. 
 Founded in 1987, the Congressional Institute, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) corporation dedicated to helping Congress better serve its constituents and helping their constituents better understand the operations of the national legislature.

Want to serve the public? Save the world? Conquer Capitol Hill? Learn the ins-and-outs of life as a congressional staffer. Congressional staff are the unseen, unheard workers that make much of the legislative process possible. Despite their dedication and natural talents, few experiences can prepare them for life on the Hill. Surviving Inside Congress, however, arms staff with critical information and insights to help them advance their careers in Washington. It also provides Members of Congress, government-relations professionals, students and private citizens with new insights into America s legislature. 
Surviving Inside Congress has also been revised and expanded to reflect important political developments that occurred during the 113th Congress (2013-2014). The fourth edition, with about 70 additional pages of new material, discusses: Who s who How a bill becomes a law The committee system The Federal budget process Communications with constituents and the media Partisanship, polarization, and civility And many other topics essential for a successful career serving Congress 
Learn how to thrive in Washington with Surviving Inside Congress.

Want to work for Congress or just understand it better? Learn the ins-and-outs of how Congress really works.
 The fifth edition of Surviving Inside Congress includes all you need to know to succeed as a congressional staffer or stay informed as a private citizen. Understanding how Congress really works or doesn t, as the case may be is the difference between being a valuable contributor to the nation s work and being an outsider who never really knows what is going on. 
 Surviving Inside Congress has been revised and expanded to reflect important developments during the 114th and 115th Congresses. Updates include: A new chapter on the President s role in the legislative process New research on social media best practices How and why Congress is dysfunctional and how it can be reformed And a floor procedures manual and congressional glossary for the 115th Congress.

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