Congress and the Nation 2009-2012, Volume XIII: Politics and Policy in the 111th and 112th Congresses

ISBN-13: 9781452270340 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 1104 str.

Dave Tarr

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Chronicling the highly partisan and polarized environment during the historic first term of President Barack Obama, Congress and the Nation 2009-2012 Volume XIII is the most authoritative reference on congressional law-making and trends during the 111th and 112th Congresses. The newest edition in this award-winning series documents the most fiercely debated issues during this period, including: * Stimulus spending in the wake of financial crisis * The controversial reform of the U.S. healthcare system * Showdowns over raising the national debt ceiling * Extensions of tax cuts and unemployment compensation * Confirmation of two new female members of the U.S. Supreme Court * Overhaul of financial industry regulations * Repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" law banning openly gay armed forces personnel from military service