Tag Archives: politics

New Stuff Tuesday – August 14

Posted on August 14, 2007 by kyle

With all this commotion about the upcoming election, which – minor detail – is still SIXTEEN months away, I thought that I’d feature this book. Spanking the Donkey: Dispatches from the Dumb Season by Matt Taibbi E905 .T35 2005 New … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 26

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Carol

Truth is stranger than fiction. The Diana Chronicles By Tina Brown MCN Bro McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor Granted, there have already been hundreds of books written on Diana, Princess of Wales. But this new addition to the field should be … Continue reading →

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Research for Congress that you can use, too

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Barbara

People elected to the U.S. Congress aren’t experts on everything! OK, you probably knew that already. So who can they turn to for factual briefings on unfamiliar topics? The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a big help to them, producing … Continue reading →

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Women in Congress 1917-2006

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Kate

Women have politically impacted the role of the United States government ever since the 19th Amendment was passed when they were finally granted the right to vote. But just how much do you know about the women who have served … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 24

Posted on April 24, 2007 by kyle

This week features two books about famous people and the lives they lead out of the spotlight. Private Lives, Public Consequences: Personality and Politics in Modern America William H. Chafe E743 .C425 2005 New Book Island, 2nd floor Chafe, faculty … Continue reading →

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