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I read Michael Tackett's new book on Mitch McConnell

And it was solid.

Nov 18 •

Will GOP Senators demand a more open Senate when they come to DC next week?

And will Republicans move immigration reform legislation and curtail the filibuster?

Nov 8 •

How one congressional staffer made a difference

Or how a guy on the Hill took on a dictator and won

Nov 4 •

Event: Can We Revive the Senate?

Friday, November 8, 2024 (online-only)

Oct 31 •

My short chat with Vance Ginn about OMB and the budget deficit.

I enjoyed it, but I am not feeling any better.

Oct 21 •

Data point: 81 of the most recent 100 Senate votes have been on nominations

And lets set the record straight about who has been leading the effort to fix Congress

Oct 18 •

Yes, senators can restore the world’s greatest deliberative body

But it is going to require a shift in mindset.

Oct 10 •

How John Adams’ words and deeds helped define the presidency

And some spooktacular tales about the U.S. Capitol

Oct 4 •

Event: The Challenges to Republican Self-Governance in the 21st Century

It's not just the political left who has concerns about our governance

Oct 1 •

The first branch really is supposed to be first

Also: Hill staff salary data, why folks don’t vote, and an ugly moment in Senate history

Sep 20 •

Kosar on Congress and Governance

Kosar on Congress and Governance

My takes on Congress and governance. I have been studying and writing about American governance for 30 years. Please also check out my Understanding Congress Podcast: https://www.understandingcongress.org/podcasts/

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