Over Lincoln's Shoulder
Over Lincoln's Shoulder

Author: Bruce Tap

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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A history of the activities of the Committee on the Conduct of the War (COCOW), established by the American Congress shortly before the beginning of the Civil War. The study focuses on the nature of its power and influence on military policy in order to show its true impact.

Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 1356

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 1454

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

History of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures (1941-1974), with Observations on Oversight Today
History of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures (1941-1974), with Observations on Oversight Today

Author: Michael L. Koempel

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 1437942598

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With today¿s large federal deficit, some Members of Congress have become interested in institutional mechanisms that Congress has used in the past in attempts to address Federal spending. One mechanism that has drawn interest is the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expend. (JC), which existed from 1941 to 1974. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Duties and Purpose; (3) Authority and Organization of the JC; (4) Termination of the JC; (5) The JC¿s Work; Initial Reports (1941¿1943); Investigations (1943¿1965); Continuing Issues; Last Years (1965¿1974); Debate over the JC¿s Role; (6) A New Committee or Existing Alternatives?: Congressional Oversight. This is a print on demand report.