Congress Oversees the Bureaucracy
| Author | : Morris S. Ogul |
| Publisher | : University of Pittsburgh Pre |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2010-11-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780822976097 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0822976099 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (099 Downloads) |
Download or read book Congress Oversees the Bureaucracy written by Morris S. Ogul and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congressional supervision of the way the executive implements legislative mandates-"oversight" of the bureaucracy-is one of the most complex and least understood functions of Congress. In this book, Morris Ogul clarifies the meaning of oversight and analyzes the elements that contribute to its success or neglect. Ogul's work is based on case studies from nearly one hundred interviews with congressmen, committee staff members, lobbyists, and members of the executive branch., as well as an examination of relevant congressional documents.
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