Governing — The History of Congressional Parliamentarians and Why They Matter

Sep 10

They provide nonpartisan advice and expertise on the legislative process. In recent decades, their role has grown more influential, especially with budgetary matters, but not everyone agrees that’s good.

Tessa Payer

Governing — The History of Congressional Parliamentarians and Why They Matter

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Governing — The History of Congressional Parliamentarians and Why They Matter

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