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Walk through the highest levels of U.S. courts with the complete insider's guide to federal judges of the U.S. Supreme Court, Court of Federal Claims, Court of International Trade, U.S. Tax Court, and more. Includes ABBS and PACER numbers with access fees, court locations and direct dial phone numbers, names and phone numbers of all federal judges for the circuit, district magistrate, and bankruptcy courts with more than 2,800 detailed biographies of judges and court staff....
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Federal Staff Directory is the complete, one-stop reference source for contacts in the executive branch, the White House, federal departments, independent agencies, and quasi-official organizations. Includes full contact information, staff biographies, and more....
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Federal-State Court Directory 2010 includes names, addresses, and phone numbers of all U.S. appellate and district judges and clerks of court, U.S. magistrate judges, and bankruptcy judges. There are listings for court Web sites, places of holding court and counties in federal districts, and U.S. Attorneys' information. Also includes court organizational charts, alternative dispute resolution sources, State Bar Associations listings, and a glossary of terms and guide to how a case is litigated. Plus much more!...
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Washington Information Directory (WID) is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and non-governmental organizations.WID provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization....
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Featuring a new cover design, CQ Presss Congressional Roll Call continues to be the definitive reference source of congressional voting information for students, scholars, political professionals, and all citizens who want to be informed about their representatives voting records. Congressional Roll Call 2007 provides an objective, authoritative member-by-member survey and analysis of every roll call vote taken in the House and Senate during 2007 with the best summaries of the bills available anywhere. A compilation of the famed CQ Almanac, this precise resource will provide the researcher with all the details on 2007 voting. Of particular interest in the 2007 edition, Congressional Roll Call covers the first session of the new Democratic-controlled Congress....
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An indispensable research tool for academic, public, and high school libraries, corporate and non-profit organization libraries, as well as U.S. and foreign government agencies and news media companies, this guide is the one-stop source for vital information and analysis on every major aspect of government and politics in the Middle East. The new edition is fully updated with coverage of events through the end of 2007....
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Specifically written to engage high school students, Students Guide to the Presidency presents a comprehensive overview of the history and ongoing evolution of the American executive branch. This single-volume resource does not require any prior knowledge of the presidency and covers topics that meet national high school curriculum standards.  The third installment of the Students Guide to the U.S Government series is also appropriate for introductory American government college classes. Teachers and students alike will want to use this resource in preparation for exams and research papers....
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After more than a decade, the Federal Regulatory Directory (FRED) continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. Information-packed profiles of more than 100 federal agencies and departments detail the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with an improved searching structure, FRED continues to be the leading reference for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible by cobbling together electronic and print sources....
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Washington Information Directory (WID) is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental organizations. WID provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization. ...
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The Historic Documents seriesmakes primary source researcheasy by presenting in one volumekey excerpts from documentsabout the important events of each year for the United Statesand the world. Each volume includes sixty to seventy documentsfrom a particular year, from official or other influential reportsand surveys, to speeches from leaders and other opinion makers,to court cases, legislation, and testimony, and much more....
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The important, provocative issues in this popular reader-- including fixing urban schools, dealing with aging infrastructure, and addressing the mortgage crisis-- are sure to lay needed groundwork and spark lively classroom discussion. For current coverage of controversial and important policy issues centering on urban politics, offer your students the balanced reporting and engaging writing that CQ Researcher has consistently provided for over eighty years.
This ideal supplement allows students to see an issue from all sides while giving them a window into how policy is actually made and implemented. In addition, useful pedagogical features-- pro/con pieces, graphs, tables, maps, photos, suggested readings, and bibliographies-- advance critical thinking and help in study and review. ...
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National Party Conventions 18312008 provides focused, and wide-ranging information on national party conventions, which have been a key element of the U.S. electoral process since the early nineteenth century. A comprehension of the history and evolving structures of the convention is essential to understanding how presidential leaders are chosen in the United States. This reference presents a thorough examination of U.S. nominating conventions, including pre-convention politics, descriptions of the convention system, and detailed information on specific conventions and political parties through the election of Barack Obama in 2008. A wide variety of information is provided for each convention, including important excerpts from party platforms, key ballots for presidential nominees, and significant votes on rules and delegate disputes. Additional chapters cover pre-convention history and presidential primaries with a biographical directory of party nominees and profiles of political parties. Those new to the topic will appreciate the clarity of presentation, and the broad scope of this reliable resource will satisfy the research needs of experienced scholars and professionals....
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Students Guide to Elections is an informative and engaging reference tool for young researchers seeking information on voting, the electoral process, and the history of U.S. elections. It offers accessible access to the key topics in high school U.S. government and U.S. history curricula. A comprehensive, single-volume resource, it features essays, encyclopedic entries, and primary source documents, to help students understand the history and significance of the U.S. electoral process. The user-friendly design includes boxed features, time lines, photos, maps, charts, tables, and political cartoons. Student's Guide to Elections is the first title in a brand new Student's Guide series from CQ Press. Uniquely, the Student's Guide series of books is written so that students need no prior knowledge to understand the essays, encyclopedia entries, or primary sources in these resources. With the 2008 presidential election looming in November, this volume will prove to be an indispensable resource for high school and public libraries, and a teaching resource for courses on U.S. government and political system....
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There is no other volume that so clearly and concisely explains every key aspect of the national legislature. This classic, easy-to-use reference is thoroughly updated with new entries covering the dramatic congressional events of recent years. Each of the more than 250 entries, arranged in encyclopedic A-to-Z format, provides accessible insight into the key questions readers have about the U.S. Congress. Congress A to Z helps make sense of the narrow power division between Republicans and Democrats, the methods members use to advance their agendas, the influence of lobby groups, the key role of committees and strong-willed leaders, and much more....
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This comprehensive resource explains with detail and clarity the evolution of presidential elections. Now updated to include comprehensive coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, as well as vote totals for the states that held presidential primaries in 2008, this convenient volume explains the process through which the president is elected including the complexities of the Electoral College system. Readers will find information on who runs for president and how the process works from primaries to inauguration; the contests held for every presidential election from 1789 to 2008; the impact of the primary and caucus systems; popular and electoral votes for all presidents from 1789 to 2008; the role of the Electoral College and related political debates; and a biographical directory of U.S. presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Enhanced with data tables, maps, portraits of candidates, political cartoons, and other illustrations, this unique volume brings to life the history and processes behind presidential elections for a wide range of readers. Priced affordably with limited budgets in mind, this updated edition of Presidential Elections will become an essential part of public, academic, and high school library collections....
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Congressional Roll Call provides an objective, authoritative, member-by-member survey and analysis of every roll call vote taken in the House and Senate during 2008,with the best summaries of bills available anywhere. ...
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This acclaimed sourcebook updates and expands current global hot topics. Arranged topically, the 32 essays address a wide range of key issues, including demographics, economics, education, health, politics, and security. New entries discuss drug trafficking, human trafficking, international finance, immigration, and transnational governance. The chapter structure allows readers to compare the different topics and includes an introduction; historical development; current status; regional summaries and statistics; global map; data; case study; and a reference section. World at Risk is an outstanding resource for patrons of academic, public, and high school libraries and anyone interested in global trends and issues....
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The Historic Documents series makes primary source research easy by presenting in one volume key excerpts from documents relating to the important events of each year for the United States and the world. Each volume includes eighty to ninety documents from a particular year, from official or other influential reports and surveys, to speeches from leaders and other opinion makers, to court cases, legislation, and testimony, and much more. Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the years events in context. Full source citations are provided, and links to Web addresses containing complete documents are given if available. Readers have easy access to material through a detailed table of contents, a thematic table of contents, and a cumulative five-year index that directs them to related material in earlier volumes.  ...
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For basic information on the electoral process, in-depth analysis on specific political eras and issues, and everything in between, Guide to U.S. Elections has no competition. This renowned reference includes thorough historical coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections in the United States. Infused with new data, analysis, and discussion of issues relating to elections from 2006 to 2008, the sixth edition of the Guide is as up to date as it is comprehensive. The new edition covers topics on the 2008 elections and includes an analysis of the presidential primaries through the general election; data on the candidates, winners/losers, and election returns; and details on congressional and gubernatorial contests with vast historical data....
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The quadrennial edition of this engaging and informative guide highlights the private and public lives of the most celebrated figures in U.S. politics and is now updated to include the results of the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama. Written in a straightforward style that will appeal to everyone from high school students to presidential historians, this resource includes biographies and photos of every president, vice president, and first lady.Â...
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This handy single volume features a wealth of fascinating biographical information on approximately 9,000 of the most important U.S. elected and appointed leaders. Newly updated, it includes key facts on political leaders spanning 220 years of American history. Organized for quick, easy reference, the book contains six chapters in which readers will find basic facts including all significant biographical data, such as birth and death dates, periods of public service, and party affiliations, as well as special information including boxed features and analytical commentary on topics such as presidential disability and succession; religious affiliations of the U.S. presidents; and women, African Americans, and Hispanics in Congress, the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, and the White House. This easy-to-use resource also offers an appendix of additional reference tables on Congress, including sessions held, leadership, and committee chairmen. American Political Leaders 1789-2010 is the perfect reference guide for researchers, students, and interested citizens looking for names, dates, and other essential information on U.S. leaders in one convenient, reliable source....
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The quadrennial edition of this engaging and informative guide highlights the private and public lives of the most celebrated figures in U.S. politics and is now updated to include the results of the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama. Written in a straightforward style that will appeal to everyone from high school students to presidential historians, this resource includes biographies and photos of every president, vice president, and first lady.Â...
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