Congressional Member Organizations : Their Purpose and Activities, History, and Formation.

Examines the purpose and activities of Congressional member organizations (CMOs), and reasons that Members form them. Identifies and describes seven CMO types, presents pro/con arguments for formation of CMOs, and provides overview of historical development of informal CMOs since the first Congress,...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	United States. > Congress > Powers and duties. United States. > Congress > Rules and practice. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines the purpose and activities of Congressional member organizations (CMOs), and reasons that Members form them. Identifies and describes seven CMO types, presents pro/con arguments for formation of CMOs, and provides overview of historical development of informal CMOs since the first Congress, focusing on their regulation in the House of Representatives. Includes appendix providing step-by-step guide for House Members and staff who might be interested in forming a CMO.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.