Making government work /

Main Author: Hollings, Ernest F., 1922-
Other Authors: Victor, Kirk.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Columbia : University of South Carolina Press, c2008.
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100 1 |a Hollings, Ernest F.,  |d 1922- 
245 1 |a Making government work /  |c Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings, with Kirk Victor. 
260 1 |a Columbia :  |b University of South Carolina Press,  |c c2008. 
300 1 |a 360 p. :  |b ill. ;  |c 24 cm. 
504 1 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-344) and index. 
505 1 |a The accidental politician -- Taking charge as governor -- Getting to know the Kennedys -- Getting started in the senate -- Clement Haynsworth's nomination to the Supreme Court -- The early fight to protect the environment -- The Supreme Court corrupts congress -- Imperial Nixon, cautious Ford -- The Carter years: a time of big battles -- The assault on government -- Attacking the excesses of Reaganomics -- Missed opportunities -- The early 1990s: from budget battles to trade wars -- Protecting the public interest -- The George W. Bush years: reckless politics divide the country -- Making government work. 
600 1 |a Hollings, Ernest F.,  |d 1922- 
650 1 |a Legislators  |z United States 
651 1 |a United States  |x Politics and government  |y 1945-1989 
651 1 |a United States  |x Politics and government  |y 1989- 
700 1 |a Victor, Kirk. 
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