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Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, Fifth Edition (Legislative Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Robert, Keith

Michael L. Koempel

Judy Schneider

Peggy Garvin

Eugene Boyd

Bill Heniff Jr.

Henry Hogue

Politics & Government

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Lobbying and Advocacy Sourcebook is the companion volume to "Lobbying and Advocacy" by Deanna Gelak, the comprehensive guide for lobbyists and Washington advocates. Table of Contents 1. How to Register as a Congressional Lobbyist 2. The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA). Pub. L. 110-815, Sept 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 769 3. Lobbying Disclosure Act (as amended) 2 USC §1601, et seq. 4. House Report 104-339 Part I, Nov. 14, 1995 accompanying the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 5. Lobbying Disclosure Act Guidance, prepared by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives 6. Senate Rule 35: Gifts 7. Senate Rule 37: Conflict of Interest 8. House Rule 25, Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts 9. Highlights of the House Ethics Rules, Revised January 2008 10. False Claims 18 U.S.C. §1001, Statements or entries generally (18 U.S.C. Ch. 47, Fraud and False Statements) False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733: § 3729, False claims § 3730, Civil actions for false claims § 3731, False claims procedure § 3732, False claims jurisdiction § 3733, Civil investigative demands 11. "Gifts from Outside Sources," Office of Government Ethics (1998) 12. "Understanding the Revolving Door: How Ethics Rules Apply to Your Job Seeking and Post-Government Employment Activities," Office of Government Ethics, October 2007 13. "Rules for the Road" ("briefly describes what you can do after you leave Government service"), Office of Government Ethics, October 2007 14. U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Federal Employee Crossword Puzzles Misuse of Position Outside Activities Gifts General Things You Should Know About Ethics Job Seeking and Post-Employment Grand Slam 15. FEC Special Notices on Political Ads and Solicitations 16. "Political Activity and the Federal Employee," Office of Special Counsel, December 2005 17. Internal Revenue Service Descriptions of Political Activities and Lobbying Restrictions on Nonprofit Organizations (Political and Lobbying Activities; Lobbying; Measuring Lobbying: Substantial Part Test; Political Campaign Intervention by 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations - Educating Exempt Organizations) 18. "Acceptance of Gifts by Members and Employees of the House of Representatives Under New Ethics Rules of the 110th Congress," by Jack Maskell, CRS Report for Congress RS22566, February 15, 2008 19. "Tax-Exempt Organizations: Political Activity Restrictions and Disclosure Requirements," by Erika Lunder, CRS Report for Congress RL33377, September 11, 2007 20. "Lobbyists and Interest Groups: Sources of Information," by Zina L. Watkins, CRS Report for Congress RS20725, May 9, 2008 21. "Lobbying Law and Ethics Rules Changes in the 110th Congress," by Jack Maskell, CRS Report for Congress RL34166, September 18, 2007 22. "Campaign Finance: Legislative Developments and Policy Issues in the 110th Congress," by R. Sam Garrett, CRS Report for Congress RL34324, January 14, 2008 23. "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007: The Role of the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate," by Jacob R. Straus, CRS Report for Congress RL34377, July 22, 2008 24. The Government of the United States (organizational chart) 25. The Constitution of the United States ISBN 10: 1587331055 ISBN 13: 978-1-58733-105-3 Complete Table of Contents at www.LobbyingandAdvocacy.com

Lobbying and Advocacy Sourcebook

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Administrative Law

Budgeting for the federal government is an enormously complex process. It entails dozens of subprocesses, countless rules and procedures, the efforts of tens of thousands of staff persons in the executive and legislative branches, and the active participation of the President, congressional leaders, Members of Congress, and members of the executive branch. This analysis shows the various elements of the federal budget process including the President's budget submission, framework, timetable, the budget resolution, reconciliation, the "Byrd Rule," appropriations, authorizations, and budget execution. Congress is distinguished from nearly every other legislature in the world by the control it exercises over fashioning the government's budgetary policies. This power, referred to as "the power of the purse," ensures Congress' primary role in setting revenue and borrowing policies for the federal government and in determining how these resources are spent. Summary of Contents Ch. 1. Introduction to the Federal Budget Process Ch. 2. Overview of the Executive Budget Process Ch. 3. The Executive Budget Process Timetable Ch. 4. The Congressional Budget Process: A Brief Overview Ch. 5. Budget Resolution Enforcement Ch. 6. The 'Deeming Resolution': A Budget Enforcement Tool Ch. 7. "Legislating in Congress: Federal Budget Process," by Robert Keith Ch. 8. The Budget Reconciliation Process: Timing of Committee Responses to Reconciliation Directives Ch. 9. The Budget Reconciliation Process: The Senate's 'Byrd Rule' Ch. 10. The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction Ch. 11. Allocations and Subdivisions in the Congressional Budget Process Ch. 12. Appropriations Bills: What Are 'General Provisions'? Ch. 13. Appropriations Bills: What Is Report Language? Ch. 14. Overview of the Authorization-Appropriations Process Ch. 15. Points of Order in the Congressional Budget Process Ch. 16. The Budget Control Act of 2011 Ch. 17. Budget 'Sequestration' and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules Ch. 18. Continuing Resolutions: Latest Action and Brief Overview of Recent Practices Ch. 19. Additional Resources Federal Budget Links and Research Tools Laws, web sites, and books TCNBudget.com Live Training Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations www.CongressionalBudgeting.com Advanced Federal Budget Process www.BudgetProcess.com Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process www.CongressionalDynamics.com Congressional Briefing Conference: Capitol Hill Workshop www.CongressionalBriefingConference.com Capitol Learning Audio Courses TM Appropriations Process in a Nutshell with James Saturno, ISBN 1587330431 Authorizations and Appropriations in a Nutshell with James Saturno, ISBN 1587330296 The Budget Execution Process with Carl Moravitz, ISBN 9781587331367 Budget Formulation, Justification, and Execution: A How-To for Budget Analysts with James Capretta, ISBN 1587330601 The Federal Budget Process with Philip Joyce, ISBN 1587330830 The Budget Resolution in a Nutshell with Roy Meyers, ISBN 1587330857 Index For a detailed Table of Contents, see www.FederalBudgetProcess.com

The Federal Budget Process: A Description of the Federal and Congressional Budget Processes, including Timelines

Business & Money

Economics

"Underfunded Pensions, Pension Dumping, and Retirement Security: Pension Funds, the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), Bailout Risks, Impact on the Federal Budget, and the Pension Protection Act of 2006," part of the Government Series from TheCapitol.Net The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) provides a comprehensive federal scheme for the regulation of employee pension and welfare benefit plans offered by employers. The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), a federal corporation created by ERISA, protects the pensions of nearly 44 million American workers and retirees in more than 29,000 private single-employer and multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. Although the PBGC's liabilities are not explicitly backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, Congress could face political pressure to bail out the PBGC at taxpayer expense should the agency become financially insolvent. Ch. 1. Summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), by Patrick Purcell and Jennifer Staman Ch. 2. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and the Federal Budget, by William Joseph Klunk Ch. 3. The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: An Overview, by Jennifer Staman Ch. 4. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Investment Policy: Issues for Congress, by Kelly Kinneen and Patrick Purcell Ch. 5. Proposed Plan Buyouts by Financial Firms Pose Potential Risks and Benefits, US GAO Ch. 6. The Financial Health of the Pension Guaranty Benefit Corporation (PBGC), by William J. Klunk Ch. 7. "The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation," Statement of Dallas Salisbury, Pres &amp; CEO, EBRI Ch. 8. "Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Financial Challenges Highlight Need for Improved Governance and Management," Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, GAO Ch. 9. "No Guarantees: As Pension Plans Crumble, can PBGC Deliver?," Statement of Rebecca Anne Batts, IG, PBGC Ch. 10. Testimony of Vincent K. Snowbarger, Acting Director, PBGC Ch. 11. "The Effects of Recent Turmoil in Financial Markets on Retirement Security," Statement of Peter R. Orszag, Dir., CBO Ch. 12. "A Review of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's New Investment Strategy," Letter from Peter Orszag, Dir., CBO Ch. 13. Testimony of Bradley D. Belt, PBGC Ch. 14. ERISA Part 4010. 29 CFR Part 4010 Ch. 15. PBGC FAQs: Plan Funding Ch, 16. Other Resources Ch. 17. Other Resources from TheCapitol.Net Capitol Learning Audio Courses TM www.CapitolLearning.com Congress and Its Role in Policymaking, ISBN 158733061X Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation, ISBN 1587330644 Understanding the Regulatory Process, A Five Course Series, ISBN 9781587331398 Live Training Advanced Federal Budget Process www.BudgetProcess.com The President's Budget www.PresidentsBudget.com Capitol Hill Workshop www.CapitolHillWorkshop.com Understanding The Regulatory Process: Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies www.RegulatoryProcess.com Congressional Oversight and Investigation www.CongressionalInvestigation.com Complete Table of Contents at www.1534Pensions.com

Underfunded Pensions, Pension Dumping, and Retirement Security: Pension Funds, the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), Bailout Risks, Impact ... and the Pension Protection Act of 2006

Orszag, Peter

Purcell, Patrick

Staman, Jennifer

Kinneen, Kelly

Klunk, William J.

Belt, Bradley D.

Parenting & Relationships

Even in the 18th century, scholars realized it was not possible to know everything worth knowing; sometimes, we have to look it up. Fortunately for Dr. Johnson, he did not have to be familiar with so many sources and so many different techniques for finding information. He did, however, recognize the value of knowing where to find information. What today's Internet-enabled workers have discovered is that we also need to know how to search and how to evaluate what we find. Real World Research Skills, Second Edition, compiles basic advice, techniques, reference information, and resources to help working professionals find accurate information quickly. It is written particularly for those whose work involves tapping into federal government information. The book began as a set of materials for TheCapitol.Net's seminar, "Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches." It is designed to be used as a complement to that seminar or independently as a desk reference. The first and second chapters cover practical principles of research and online searching, including the general search engines. These sections include checklists and advice that are applicable to many different research tasks and many different databases and search engines. The third, fourth, and fifth chapters present resources for federal legislative, judicial, and executive branch research. The sixth chapter covers starting points for state and international research on the web. The final chapter, "Experts and Insiders," has tips for tapping into that vital Washington information resource: people. In our knowledge economy, more and more people-with a wide range of education and experience-are moving into jobs that require some information-gathering skills. The research training provided at many schools lays a foundation, but often does not prepare us for the varied demands of the working world. This book can help anyone involved in government research by increasing their information literacy, improving their research effectiveness and efficiency. Each chapter has a chapter summary and review questions, making it easy to use in the classroom. Summary Table of Contents - Introduction - Chapter 1 Before You Start Your Research - Chapter 2 Going Beyond Google - Chapter 3 Legislative Branch Research - Chapter 4 Judicial Branch Research - Chapter 5 Executive Branch Research - Chapter 6 State and International Research - Chapter 7 Experts and Insiders - Table of Web Sites - Index For a complete Table of Contents, see RealWorldResearchSkills.com

Real World Research Skills: An Introduction to Factual, International, Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Research (Research Skills Series)

Garvin, Peggy

Computers & Technology

Part of the Government Series, from TheCapitol.Net The procedure for appointing a Supreme Court Justice is provided for by the Constitution in only a few words. The "Appointments Clause" (Article II, Section 2, clause 2) states that the President "shall nominate, and by and with the Advise and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint…Judges of the supreme Court." The process of appointing Justices has undergone changes over two centuries, but its most basic feature--the sharing of power between the President and Senate--has remained unchanged. To receive lifetime appointment to the Court, a candidate must first be nominated by the President and then confirmed by the Senate. Although not mentioned in the Constitution, an important role is played midway in the process (after the President selects, but before the Senate considers) by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Since the end of the Civil War, almost every Supreme Court nomination received by the Senate has first been referred to and considered by the Judiciary Committee before being acted on by the Senate as a whole. This book explores the appointment process--from Presidential announcement, Judiciary Committee investigation, confirmation hearings, vote, and report to the Senate, through Senate debate and vote on the nomination. Summary of Contents Ch. 1. Supreme Court Appointment Process: Roles of the President, Judiciary Committee, and Senate, by Denis Steven Rutkus Ch. 2. Senate Consideration of Presidential Nominations: Committee and Floor Procedure, by Elizabeth Rybicki Ch. 3. Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process: A Brief History, by Betsy Palmer Ch. 4. Proper Scope of Questioning of Supreme Court Nominees: The Current [2005] Debate," by Denis Steven Rutkus Ch. 5. Constitutionality of a Senate Filibuster of a Judicial Nomination, by Todd Tatelman Ch. 6. Cloture Attempts on Nominations, by Richard S. Beth and Betsy Palmer Ch. 7. Changing Senate Rules or Procedures: The 'Constitutional' or 'Nuclear' Option, by Betsy Palmer Ch. 8. 'Entrenchment' of Senate Procedure and the 'Nuclear Option' for Change: Possible Proceedings and Their Implications, by Richard S. Beth Ch. 9. "Consideration and Debate on the Senate Floor: Filibusters," "Cloture in Senate Floor Proceedings," "Steps to Invoke Cloture," and "Senate Procedures under Cloture," Sections 8.210-8.232, from the Congressional Deskbook, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider Ch. 10. "Congress and the Executive: Appointments" and "Confirmation Procedure," Sections 10.81-10.81 from the Congressional Deskbook, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider Ch. 11. "Nominations to Federal Courts" and "Gathering Information on a Judicial Nominee," Sections 10.121-10.122 from the Congressional Deskbook, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider Ch. 12. Other Resources Complete Table of Contents at www.TCNSCN.com

Supreme Court Nominations: Presidential Nomination, the Judiciary Committee, Proper Scope of Questioning of Nominees, Senate Consideration, Cloture, and the Use of the Filibuster (Government Series)

Rybicki, Elizabeth

Rutkus, Denis Steven

Palmer, Betsy

Tatelman, Todd

Law Practice

There is no simple rule-of-thumb to determine when recessions begin or end. Recessions are officially declared by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a non-profit research organization. The NBER defines a recession as a "significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months" based on a number of economic indicators, with an emphasis on trends in employment and income. According to the NBER, the U.S. economy entered a recession in December 2007, making it the longest recession of the post-World War II era. One unique characteristic of this recession was the severe disruption to financial markets. Financial conditions began to deteriorate in August 2007, but became more severe in September 2008. While financial downturns commonly accompany economic downturns, financial markets functioned smoothly in previous recessions. Ch. 1. "U.S. Economy in Recession: Similarities To and Differences From the Past," by Marc Labonte Ch. 2. "Containing Financial Crisis," by Mark Jickling Ch. 3. "Insolvency of Systemically Significant Companies: Bankruptcy vs. Conservatorship/Receivership," by David H. Carpenter Ch. 4. "Financial Market Turmoil and U.S. Macroeconomic Performance," by Craig K. Elwell Ch. 5. "Financial Turmoil: Comparing the TARP to the Federal Reserve's Response," by Marc Labonte Ch. 6. "The Cost of Government Financial Interventions, Past and Present," by Baird Webel, Marc Labonte, and N. Eric Weiss Ch. 7. "Financial Market Intervention," by Edward V. Murphy and Baird Webel Ch. 8. "Troubled Asset Relief Program: Legislation and Treasury Implementation," by Baird Webel and Edward V. Murphy Ch. 9. "U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Federal Financial Assistance and Restructuring," by Bill Canis, James M. Bickley, Hinda Chaikind, Carol A. Pettit, Patrick Purcell, Carol Rapaport, and Gary Shorter Ch. 10. "Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979: Background, Provisions, and Cost," by James M. Bickley Ch. 11. "Federal Financial Assistance: Preliminary Observations on Assistance Provided to AIG," GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, House Committee on Financial Services, Statement of Orice M. Williams Ch. 12. "Auto Industry: Summary of Government Efforts and Automakers' Restructuring to Date," GAO Report to Congress Ch. 13. Other Resources Ch. 14. Other Resources from TheCapitol.Net Capitol Learning Audio Courses TM www.CapitolLearning.com - Congress and Its Role in Policymaking - Lobbying and Advocacy, A Five Course Series - Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation - Understanding the Regulatory Process, A Five Course Series Live Training - Advanced Federal Budget Process www.BudgetProcess.com - The President's Budget www.PresidentsBudget.com - Capitol Hill Workshop www.CapitolHillWorkshop.com - Understanding The Regulatory Process: Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies www.RegulatoryProcess.com - Congressional Oversight and Investigation www.CongressionalInvestigation.com For a complete Table of Contents, see www.1596Recession.com

Recession, Depression, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, and Federal Bailouts (Government Series)

Jickling, Mark

Labonte, Marc

"Smart Grid: Modernizing Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Energy Independence, Storage and Security; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA); Improving Electrical Grid Efficiency, Communication, Reliability, and Resiliency; Integrating New and Renewable Energy Sources," part of the Government Series from TheCapitol.Net The electric grid delivers electricity from points of generation to consumers, and the electricity delivery network functions via two primary systems: the transmission system and the distribution system. The transmission system delivers electricity from power plants to distribution substations, while the distribution system delivers electricity from distribution substations to consumers. The grid also encompasses myriads of local area networks that use distributed energy resources to serve local loads and/or to meet specific application requirements for remote power, municipal or district power, premium power, and critical loads protection. The concept of a "smart grid" lacks a standard definition but centers on the use of advanced technology to increase the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid, from generation to transmission to distribution. The move to a smart grid is a move from a centralized, producer-controlled network to one that is less centralized and more consumer-interactive. <ul>
<li>Enables informed participation by consumers</li> <li>Accommodates all generation and storage options</li> <li>Enables new products, markets, and services</li> <li>Provides the power quality for the range of needs</li> <li>Optimizes asset utilization and operating efficiency</li> <li>Operates resiliently to disturbances, attacks, and disasters</li>
</ul>
The Department of Energy, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability is charged with orchestrating the modernization of the nation's electrical grid. The office's multi-agency Smart Grid Task Force is responsible for coordinating standards development, guiding research and development projects, and reconciling the agendas of a wide range of stakeholders, including utilities, technology providers, researchers, policymakers, and consumers. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been charged under the Energy Independence and Security Act (P.L. 110-140, Dec. 19, 2007) with identifying and evaluating existing standards, measurement methods, technologies, and other support services to Smart Grid adoption. 28 Chapters, over 600 pages. Complete Table of Contents at www.1626SmartGrid.com

Smart Grid: Modernizing Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (Government Series)

Kaplan, Stan Mark

Pocket Constitution, The Constitution at your fingertips. Legislative Process Flowchart, Introduction, The Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, the Amendments to the Constitution, Significant Dates, How to Contact Congress, Gettysburg Address, and Index, all in a handy pocket-sized booklet. . . 56 pages, 2015 (V2), 3.25 x 6.5 inches, 1.2 ounces each. For ISBN 10: 1587331780 ISBN 13: 9781587331787 - an order for 1 includes 1 copy. For sets of 25 copies, see ISBN 1587332906 TCNFPC.com

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