The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works

Excellent copy wonderful condition book feels un read-smallest amount of minutiae on its edges small crease on their check the pictures of this copy -about the book- For four decades, Waxman has taken visionary and principled positions on crucial issues & been a driving force for change. – This book–affords readers a rare glimpse into-the strategy, the maneuvering, behind-the-scenes deals.Shows how the things we take for granted (clear information about tobacco's harmfulness, accurate nutritional labeling, important drugs that have saved countless lives) started out humbly-derided by big business interests as impossible or even destructive. Sometimes, the most dramatic breakthroughs occur through small twists of fate or the most narrow voting margin. Waxman's stories are surprising because they illustrate that while government's progress may seem glacial, much is happening, and small battles waged over years can yield great results-At a time when some of the most sweeping national initiatives in decades are debated, author offers a fascinating inside account of how Congress really works- describing the subtleties /complexities– legislative process.-The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works -272 pages Pub–Twelve -first trade edition 2010 – oversize paperback – ISBN-10: 044651926X ISBN-13: 978-0446519267 – cover design Tom Mc Keavy.– photo capital Joe Sohm-book design Charles Sutherland first trade edition July 2010- Biography – legislative branch – political=249 page Author: Henry Waxman, Henry A. Waxman, Joshua Green LAXVespa Los Angeles /Culver City---