Iran has given the United States reason to lose confidence in a diplomatic relationship.

This edition includes new statistical information on the 1996 elections, the 105th Congress, and the first term of the Clinton administration.

First published in 1981, this update comprises the eighth edition of this collection of statistics drawn from congressional reports and publications.

Vital Statistics on Congress is the definitive source of essential information for all those who watch Congress.

Covers such topics as the number of committees and subcommittees, the growth of congressional budgets, the cost of congressional campaigns, and the Bush administration.

Vital Statistics on Congress is an invaluable tool for observing and evaluating the changing shape of politics and the legislative branch of government.

Vital Statistics on Congress is an invaluable tool for observing and evaluating the changing shape of politics and the legislative branch of government.

Why did Obama's first jobs plan--the $825 billion stimulus--so quickly result in the need for another jobs plan? The economy would have benefitted far more if the government had instead improved the incentives for people and businesses to invest, produce and grow. The President probably won't mention any of this, but it does explain why he has to give his latest speech.