State of the Union
From Time to Time. Article II of the Constitution states the president “shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information on the state […]
Research
Congressional Committees
How Congress Operates. In order to complete Congress’ work of reviewing legislation, conducting oversight, and holding hears on matters relevant to the public concern a […]
Power of the Purse
Pork Barrel Spending. Pork barrel spending is one of the most controversial topics in recent American political history. Generally, pork barrel spending is the appropriation […]
Congressional Caucus
An Organizing Tool of Congress. A congressional caucus is a group of members of Congress who come together to pursue common legislative goals. These groups […]
Open Secrets
The Power of Lobbying and Spending? OpenSecrets.org is a website created by the Center for Responsive Politics to ensure transparency in our campaign finance system. […]