Agricultural subsidies in grains, cotton, milk, sugar, tobacco, honey, wool, and peanuts are analyzed in this examination of U.S. farm policy. Looking at such programs as food stamps, crop insurance, subsidized credit, trade credit, trade subsidies and import restrictions, conservation, agricultural research, and taxation, this historical perspective argues that these subsidies ultimately redistribute [...]
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With such past triumphs as Hot Links and Country Flavor, Real Beer and Good Eats and The Complete Meat Cookbook Bruce Aidells has established himself as a god-like carnivore among mere mortals. His taste buds know no bounds, his thirst for the next best recipe [...]
“So much of the literature on presidential influence on congressional voting relies on assertions and assumptions about presidential influence in Congress. This study measures actual presidential influence on a member by member basis. The discovery of the White House records on presidential calls to House members adds a whole new level of depth [...]
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In a straightforward style, Ridenour, director of the National Park Service from 1989 to ‘93, chronicles his dealings with Congress, the executive branch and his own staff, and discusses the issues facing our national parks. He warns that the National Park system is sliding toward [...]
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In a straightforward style, Ridenour, director of the National Park Service from 1989 to ‘93, chronicles his dealings with Congress, the executive branch and his own staff, and discusses the issues facing our national parks. He warns that the National Park system is sliding toward [...]
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In a straightforward style, Ridenour, director of the National Park Service from 1989 to ‘93, chronicles his dealings with Congress, the executive branch and his own staff, and discusses the issues facing our national parks. He warns that the National Park system is sliding toward [...]
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“…notably well written and clearheaded…Highly recommended.” N.W. Polsby, University of California, Berkeley”This elegant book elaborates on a central insight into congressional politics: “pork barreling, despite its much maligned status, gets things done”(p.2). Evan’s book thus serves as an important, balanced corrective to prevailing scholarly and [...]
From ham, sausages, and bacon to fillet and tenderloin, almost every part of the pig can be consumed, making it one of the most versatile foods in our diet. So, as part of The Delia Collection, Delia Smith brings us her sixth book, Pork. Here she has chosen her [...]
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