Balance of Power looks at the ongoing relationship between the Obama administration and Congress.
With two wars, a devastating economic crisis, and long-deferred problems challenging the nation, the interplay between the legislative and executive branches will be more important than ever. And while the urgency of some problems might force Obama to act on his own, the number of Hill veterans in this administration, including a president and vice president who served in the Senate, could make the role of Congress more critical than in most administrations.
By capturing the views of the Obama team, Democratic and Republican leaders on the Hill, and rank-and-file members from both parties, Balance of Power gives crucial insight into the competing interests at work and the chances of finding common ground to solve the nation’s most pressing problems.
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David Nather can be contacted at dnather@cq.com
Adriel Bettelheim can be contacted at abettelheim@cq.com