The wastrels of defense : how Congress sabotages U.S. security /
"Wheeler has filled this book with evidence of congressional wrongdoing, naming names and citing examples. Pointing to the extremes that have become routine in the legislative process, he focuses on defense appropriations and the willingness of those on Capitol Hill to load down defense bills w...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Annapolis, Md. :
Naval Institute Press,
[2004]
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| Series: | Campaigns & political culture (Booknotes)
Government (Booknotes) |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents Program air date: November 7, 2004 |
| Summary: | "Wheeler has filled this book with evidence of congressional wrongdoing, naming names and citing examples. Pointing to the extremes that have become routine in the legislative process, he focuses on defense appropriations and the willingness of those on Capitol Hill to load down defense bills with pork, in some cases with the Pentagon's help. On the question of deciding war, he accuses today's senators and representatives of lacking the character of their predecessors by positioning themselves on both sides of difficult questions, including the war against Iraq." "Wheeler concludes with a model for reform in which he proposes "twelve not-so-easy steps to a sober Congress," including his ideas for restoring both houses to their original roles and responsibilities."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 278 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-267) and index. |
| ISBN: | 159114938X 9781591149385 |