The U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives

Author: Matthew Spieler

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-12

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1250040361

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In the third in this unique civics series, Matthew Spieler clearly and concisely explains the functions and importance of the United States House of Representatives

A Short History of the United States
A Short History of the United States

Author: Robert V. Remini

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2008-09-24

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 0061981990

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From a National Book Award winner: “A Short History of the United States may be brief, but it is wise, eloquent, and authoritative.” —Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times–bestselling author of And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle “Readers of all political stripes will appreciate” this concise history of the United States (Publishers Weekly), an accessible and lively volume containing the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation and its institutions, including the arrival and migration of Native Americans, the founding of a republic under the Constitution, the emergence of the United States as a world power, the outbreak of terrorism here and abroad, the Obama presidency, and everything in between. “Masterful . . . a perfect history for our times.” —Robert Dallek, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Nixon and Kissinger “Everything a casual (or bewildered) reader needs to know . . . An objective narrative of this nation’s history.” —Publishers Weekly

Gender in Campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives
Gender in Campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives

Author: Barbara Burrell

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780472072316

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Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive examination of women’s candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in congressional elections from 1994 through 2012. Analyzing extensive original data sets on all major party candidates for 10 elections—covering candidate status, sex, party affiliation, fundraising, candidate background variables, votes obtained, and success rates for both primary and general elections—Burrell finds no evidence of categorical gender discrimination against women candidates. They compete equally with men and often outpace them in raising money, gaining interest group and political party support, and winning elections; indeed, more women hold seats in the House than ever before. However, Burrell concludes, women have not advanced more quickly because newcomers face difficulties in challenging more experienced candidates and because women are not taking advantage of opportunities to run for office.

Do Not Ask What Good We Do
Do Not Ask What Good We Do

Author: Robert Draper

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-04-24

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1451642083

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Provides a close examination of the final two years of the Bush Presidency in a revealing and riveting look at the new House of Representatives, elected in the history-making 2010 midterm elections.

Kings of the Hill
Kings of the Hill

Author: Richard B. Cheney

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Since the early days of our country, leaders in the House of Representatives have exerted tremendous force and influence on governmental policy and consequently on both domestic and world affairs. Now, two government insiders profile nine of America's most provocative, colorful and controversial congressional leaders--from Henry Clay and James K. Polk to Sam Rayburn and Newt Gingrich. photo insert. National ads, print.