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Tables of Contents for Cq's Guide to Current American Government
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Introduction
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Foundations of American Government
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8
Facing the Judgment of History
Supreme Court takes a rare and controversial hand in the electoral processElizabeth A. Palmer
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High Court Ends Presidential Vote Recount, Citing Equal Protection, Due Process
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4
Political Participation
9
30
Elections, Campaigns and Voters
Election `Reform' Movement Gives Way to Caution
Parties agree that states should get federal aid but differ on mandating standardsJohn Cochran
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5
Breaking the Tie: Parties Seek Formula for Majority Status
Sharp regional differences in voting patterns underlie near-deadlock in 2000 electionsGregory L. Giroux
15
11
Debating McCain-Feingold
A preview of arguments likely to be heard from both sides on the role of money in politicsDerek Willis
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4
Political Parties
Anguished Transformation from Maverick to Outcast
Vermont moderate foresaw little comfort in the aggressively conservative GOPMike Christensen
30
5
National Parties Mobilize for Battle over Lines
GOP talks softly while Democrats opt for a big stickKaren Foerstel
35
4
Government Institutions
39
36
Congress
Shakeup in the Senate
One man's move ends GOP's six-year reignAndrew Taylor
40
4
Senate Democrats' Priorities Drafted with an Eye on 2002
Party may hone `wedge issues' that cast Republicans as too conservativeAdriel Bettelheim
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3
Daschle Promises to Smooth Rough Reality of 50 Plus 1
Democrats weight their next moves as GOP leaders bone up on minority tacticsAndrew Taylor
47
3
Congress of Relative Newcomers Poses Challenge to Bush, Leadership
Most members have known only an era of sharp divisons, narrow margin of controlJulie R. Hirschfeld
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5
Judiciary
Senate GOP Backs Down from Dispute over Handling of Nominees
Daschle declares traditional procedures will be followed; organizing resolution unlikely to address confirmation process directlyElizabeth A. Palmer
55
2
Presidency
Bush's Capital Course Relies on Cheney's Steadying Hand
Vice president-elect's Washington insider resume should quickly prove involuableLori Nitschke
57
4
After First Hundred Days, Bush Emerges as Pragmatic Warrior
Dealings on tax cuts and education reveal a president willing to show balance in pursuit of victoriesAndrew Taylor
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2
Bureaucracy
Faced with Darkening Fiscal Picture, Postal Service Seeks More Autonomy
Most lawmakers agree that a crisis is coming but differ widely on how much rate-setting flexibility to give the troubled agencyAlan K. Ota
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3
GOP, Businesses Rewrite the Regulatory Playbook
In the drive to reshape federal rules, executive branch is seen as the path of least resistanceRebecca Adams
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7
Freeh's Contrite Visit to Hill Fails to Head Off Demands for Stronger Oversight of FBI
Elizabeth A. Palmer
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2
Politics and Public Policy
75
40
Tax Debate Assured a Long Life As Bush, GOP Press for New Cuts
The president's unmet requests will be at the center of the next phase, which may see Democrats attempt to rescind some reductionsDaniel J. Parks Bill Swindell
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6
Education Bill Nears Final Hurdle with `Deal Breakers' Swept Aside
Democrats may try delay measure in conference to push for higher spendingDavid Nather
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3
Welfare Overhaul's Next Wave
Bush proposes other uses for aid money; Democrats call for a focus on reducing povertyDavid Nather
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Kennedy: Pragmatic Gladiator Leads the Managed-Care Fight
Fiery rhetoric, canny negotiating are the liberal senator's hallmarkMary Agnes Carey David Nather Rebecca Adams
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6
Bush Order Gives GOP an Edge in Annual Struggle over Abortion
Renewed curbs on family planning assistance overseas are likely to stand up in CongresMiles A. Pomper
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2
Policing Consumer Privacy: Congress Prepares to Opt In
As concern grows over electronic intrusions, narrowly tailored bills have a chance of passingAdriel Bettelheim
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6
New Nukes: A Senator's Blueprint for Plentiful Power
Domenici bill revives long-dormant debate on the economics and safety of atomic energyChuck McCutcheon
105
5
Senate Democrats Will Turn Up Heat on Bush to Deliver Proposals for Reducing Global Warming
Rebecca Adams
110
1
Moderate Democrats Hold Key to Bush's Anti-Missile Program
President must overcome senators' skepticism, Russian rigidity about ending ABM pactPat Towell and Miles A. Pomper
111
4
Appendix
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34
The Legislative Process in Brief
116
5
The Budget Process in Brief
121
2
Glossary of Congressional Terms
123
15
Constitution of the United States
138
8
Congressional Information on the Internet
146
3
Index
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