Few outside of Congress recognize the importance of leadership positions, personalities and powers in advancing a legislative agenda. Skilled leaders in both the House and Senate make the difference between success and gridlock in the dance of legislation. (41) ______.
Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker of Tennessee was fond of metaphorically describing leading the upper body as akin to "herding cats". (42) ______.
Last week’s Republican rules change weakens the old seniority system, providing Majority Leader Bill Frist with new powers to appoint at least half of the vacancies on the 13 most important and sought after committees, such as Finance, Appropriations and Foreign Relations. Before the rules change Republicans filled these openings purely based on seniority--the most senior member would get the first shot at a vacancy. (43) ______.
This is a new process for the Republicans, allowing the leader to fill key committee slots ba
Few outside of Congress recognize the importance of leadership positions, personalities and powers in advancing a legislative agenda. Skilled leaders in both the House and Senate make the difference between success and gridlock in the dance of legislation. (41) ______.
Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker of Tennessee was fond of metaphorically describing leading the upper body as akin to "herding cats". (42) ______.
Last week’s Republican rules change weakens the old seniority system, providing Majority Leader Bill Frist with new powers to appoint at least half of the vacancies on the 13 most important and sought after committees, such as Finance, Appropriations and Foreign Relations. Before the rules change Republicans filled these openings purely based on seniority--the most senior member would get the first shot at a vacancy. (43) ______.
This is a new process for the Republicans, allowing the leader to fill key committee slots ba
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