Working with the Congress

A part of a larger report, “Becoming an Effective Political Executive: 7 Lessons from Experienced Appointees,” the “Working with the Congress” essay describes how political appointees can work with Congress. The essay provides an overview of how...

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John Trattner

Council for Excellence in Government

Council for Excellence in Government 728-0418 jtrattner@excelgov.org

A part of a larger report, "Becoming an Effective Political Executive:
7 Lessons from Experienced Appointees," the "Working with the Congress" essay describes how political appointees can work with Congress. The essay provides an overview of how Congress functions, how decisions on money and programs are made, appropriators and authorizers, legislators and their constituencies, oversight, and how to get things done.

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