This book examines the legal and policy issues surrounding congressional investigations through a series of case studies, with an emphasis on the second half of

This book examines the legal and policy issues surrounding congressional investigations through a series of case studies, with an emphasis on the period from th

Congressional investigations have a special role in the history and the life of our government. In addition to informing Congress, so as to best accomplish its

Legislative oversight is most commonly conducted through congressional budget, authorisation, appropriations, confirmation, and investigative processes, and, in

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.