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Congressional Elections: A Political Turning Point?
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Social Education, 2006
The Democrats have their best chance in 10 years to make major gains in the congressional elections on November 7, 2006 while Republicans are striving to retain control of both the House and the Senate. For Republicans to lose control of both houses of the legislature, the Democrats need net gains of 15 House seats and six Senate seats. This…
Descriptors: Elections, Legislators, Federal Government, Political Issues
No Child Left Behind on the Campaign Trail
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Klein, Alyson – Education Week, 2006
In this article, the author talks about the Shays-Farrell race as one of three closely watched contests in Connecticut that could help determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections November 7. U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, a Republican, and Diane Farrell, a Democratic, are the candidates for the state's 4th…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Elections, Educational Legislation, State Legislation
Political Education and Influence of Congressman Thomas Philip (Tip) O'Neill, Jr. (1912-1994), Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (1977-1986).
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Parker, Betty J.; Parker, Franklin – 1996
This paper chronicles the life of Democratic Congressman "Tip" O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-1986. O'Neill's life is recounted, including: (1) encountering the patronage practice in Boston politics; (2) experiences in the Massachusetts legislature; (3) work with the Kennedy brothers and Lyndon Johnson;…
Descriptors: Elections, Government Role, Legislation, Legislators
To Kill a Messenger; Television News and the Real World.
Small, William – 1970
From his vantage point as News Director of CBS News in Washington, the author examines the role of television news in our society and gives an insider's view of the day-to-day process of selecting and presenting news. Highlighting the book are in-depth discussions of past and recent news events. The Nixon "Checkers" speech, John…
Descriptors: Black Power, Commercial Television, Cultural Awareness, Current Events
High Hopes and Hard Realities: Agenda of 103rd Congress Driven by Election of Bill Clinton.
McIntyre, Jim – Business Officer, 1993
Election of Bill Clinton as President has injected Washington, DC, with optimism, but few observers believe his promises will be accomplished without eruptions of conflict, frustration, and acrimony. The 103rd Congress must face pressing issues immediately, concerning health care and benefits, higher education financing, and research and…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elections, Federal Government, Fringe Benefits
No Matter Who Wins, the Game Will Change.
Dervarics, Charles – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1996
The November 1996 national election pits different education philosophies against each other; republicans want more local control, fewer rules, and greater school choice, while democrats talk of more federal funding while balancing the budget. The future of the Higher Education Act, African American influence in Congress, education committee…
Descriptors: Blacks, Budgeting, Change Strategies, Committees
Perspectives. 1983 Edition.
Close Up Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1983
Designed to encourage informed and critical thinking on contemporary political issues and processes, the articles, case studies, and activities in this student handbook can be incorporated into secondary school social studies units on government or current events. Seven chapters cover the executive branch of government, Congress, the judiciary,…
Descriptors: Budgets, Bureaucracy, Case Studies, Conflict