Publications

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Congressional Procedure

A Practical Guide to the Legislative Process

Second Edition

By Richard A. Arenberg (Author), Alan S. Frumin (Foreword)

Congressional Procedure is the definitive guide to understanding the legislative and congressional budget processes, providing a complete roadmap to the inner workings of Congress. Ideal for federal executives, attorneys, lobbyists, media and public affairs staff, government affairs professionals, policy and... Read more

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Citizen’s Handbook for Influencing Elected Officials

Engaging with Congress and State Capitols

Second Edition

By Bradford Fitch

The Citizen’s Handbook for Influencing Elected Officials is a practical, research-driven guide for anyone who wants to understand how government really works-and how to make their voice heard in it. This newly expanded second edition is more than twice the length... Read more

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Testifying Before Congress​

A Practical Guide to Preparing and Delivering Testimony before Congress and Congressional Hearings for Agencies, Associations, Corporations, Military, NGOs, and State and Local Officials

Second Edition

By William N. LaForge

When Governor Mitch Daniels (Indiana) compared testifying before Congress to getting a root canal, he was being polite. Sitting vulnerably at a witness table under hot television lights while members of the House or Senate stare down at you from... Read more

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Legislative Drafter’s Desk Reference

Best Practices in Drafting Federal and State Laws and Regulations

Third Edition

By Sandra L. Strokoff, Lawerence E. Filson

The Legislative Drafter’s Desk Reference, third edition, is a practical guide to drafting federal, state, and local laws. Designed for professional drafters as well as other legal professionals and students, it provides a trove of information and solid drafting principles... Read more

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Congressional Deskbook

The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress

Sixth Edition

By Judy Schneider (Author), Michael Koempel (Author), Robert Keith (Author)

The Congressional Deskbook is a definitive, practical guide to understanding how Congress truly operates—its people, pressures, procedures, and power structures. It offers a clear, accessible explanation of the daily realities of congressional life including the responsibilities of Members and staff.... Read more

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Lobbying and Advocacy​

Winning Strategies, Resources, Recommendations, Ethics and Ongoing Compliance for Lobbyists and Washington Advocates

By Deanna Gelak

Lobbying and Advocacy is the essential, comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to influence public policy effectively and ethically in Washington. Whether you are a seasoned lobbyist, a government affairs professional, or an advocate representing an organization or cause, this book... Read more

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Media Relations Handbook

For Government, Associations, Nonprofits, and Elected Officials

Second Edition

By Bradford Fitch (Author), Jack Holt (Editor)

Human communication is a constant, continuous, and dynamic phenomenon. You cannot not-communicate nor can you un-communicate. For an individual entity, there is only ONE communication. Not multiple, not varieties, only one. That one communication is the culmination of all that... Read more

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