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Persuading Congress: A Practical Guide to Parlaying an Understanding of Congressional Folkways and Dynamics into Successful Advocacy on Capitol Hill: ... from Congress: Candid Advice for Executives

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In a city crowded with people and groups clamoring to tell you "how Washington Works," I think this book does a very good job of cutting through the jargon and the nonsense and providing a clear, concise, and supremely practical guide to understanding and working with Congress. The author obviously has a lot of experience operating at a high, inside, level in the Legislative Branch, and he succeeds in distilling that knowledge down to the most important points and conveying them in an accessible and logical way to the reader. It's like getting an in-person briefing or personal memo from a seasoned Washington hand showing you the ropes. Although geared primarily toward business executives and others with interests pending before the House or Senate, I found the book to still contain insight for anyone interested in what motivates legislators or wondering how to get their attention and help. If you are a business leader or other busy person who wants or needs the bottom line on Congress, this is a good place to start.

I flew to Chicago from New York yesterday, and brought Persuading Congress with me. A perfect read. By the time I touched down, the book was finished, and I was able to bring some great ideas to my business meeting. One of the clearest, most succinct books I've read.

I worked with Joseph Gibson as a legislative clerk and no one was more clear and understanding of how to manage the legislative process. After reading this book you will see how to promote your ideas to Members or staff without wasting your time. An easy to read book that will help anyone make a difference. The book is well thought out and is written for anyone needing to communicate to the Hill.

Anyone who walks the halls of Congress as an advocate should read this concise, practical, and helpful guide before they execute on their next lobbying project. In the short period of time it takes to read this book, you can easily be on par with some of the best strategists in town. There is too much misinformation out there on how Washington works - thankfully one need only read this book to be on the right track fast. The book is written in short, digestable chapters - fantastic. A perfect refresher for seasoned veteran lobbyists and a must-read for anyone new to the lobbying profession. Buy it and keep it within easy reach.