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Book Watchdogs on the Hill

Download or read book Watchdogs on the Hill written by Linda L. Fowler and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-22 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential responsibility of the U.S. Congress is holding the president accountable for the conduct of foreign policy. In this in-depth look at formal oversight hearings by the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, Linda Fowler evaluates how the legislature's most visible and important watchdogs performed from the mid-twentieth century to the present. She finds a noticeable reduction in public and secret hearings since the mid-1990s and establishes that American foreign policy frequently violated basic conditions for democratic accountability. Committee scrutiny of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, she notes, fell below levels of oversight in prior major conflicts. Fowler attributes the drop in watchdog activity to growing disinterest among senators in committee work, biases among members who join the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, and motives that shield presidents, particularly Republicans, from public inquiry. Her detailed case studies of the Truman Doctrine, Vietnam War, Panama Canal Treaty, humanitarian mission in Somalia, and Iraq War illustrate the importance of oversight in generating the information citizens need to judge the president’s national security policies. She argues for a reassessment of congressional war powers and proposes reforms to encourage Senate watchdogs to improve public deliberation about decisions of war and peace. Watchdogs on the Hill investigates America’s national security oversight and its critical place in the review of congressional and presidential powers in foreign policy.

Book Watchdogs

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  • Author : Patricia Watts
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2013-03-19
  • ISBN : 1938314352
  • Pages : 149 pages

Download or read book Watchdogs written by Patricia Watts and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1991, Julia Wilkes, a zealous young reporter, covered the murder of a teenage girl in Fairbanks, Alaska. Julia’s stories relentlessly linked the girl’s boyfriend, Josh Harrison, to the crime—up to the day that the basketball star shot himself in the head. Twenty years later, Julia, now a Seattle journalism professor and syndicated columnist, comes back to Fairbanks on a sabbatical just in time to hear about a serial killer’s confession to the long-ago slaying. With Josh exonerated, Julia is haunted by whether her stories pushed him to end his life—and when a stalker begins to make attempts on her life, the stakes grow even higher. Suspects and motives abound: Julia’s enraged a pro-life group with a recent column; she’s drawn a jealous woman’s wrath; she’s unintentionally drawn the attention of a demented homeless person; and there’s always the possibility that someone from her past has come to collect vengeance for Josh’s death. While Julia dodges danger, she pursues love and red-hot passion with R.L., a local business owner who carries his own guilt for Josh’s death. The longer she stays in Fairbanks, the more things escalate—until they come to a head in a final, fiery showdown.

Book Watch dogs

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  • Author : Edwin Hautonville Richardson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1923
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Watch dogs written by Edwin Hautonville Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Watchdogs

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  • Author : Glenn A. Fine
  • Publisher : University of Virginia Press
  • Release : 2024-08-27
  • ISBN : 0813952476
  • Pages : 285 pages

Download or read book Watchdogs written by Glenn A. Fine and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last line of defense for our institutions, and our democracy Inspectors general may be the most important public servants you’ve never heard of. In Watchdogs, Glenn Fine—who served as the inspector general of the Department of Justice from 2000 to 2011 and the acting inspector general of the Department of Defense from 2016 to 2020—explains why all Americans should be familiar with this critical pillar of our democracy. Drawing on his own experiences in numerous high-profile investigations over two decades, from 9/11 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Fine provides a fascinating insider’s view of government at the highest levels, illuminating how federal officials spend our tax dollars and how inspector general oversight seeks to make government more honest and accountable. Full of revealing stories—from the FBI’s handling of evidence in the Timothy McVeigh trial to the treatment of post-9/11 detainees to investigating the US Navy’s most infamous corruption scandal—Watchdogs illustrates the mission of inspectors general in improving government operations, deterring wasteful spending, and curtailing corruption, and the ways they work every day in America’s unique system of oversight.

Book House   Garden

Download or read book House Garden written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Dog Fancier

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1922
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 982 pages

Download or read book The Dog Fancier written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fire Alarm

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  • Author : Bradley F Podliska
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2023-01-15
  • ISBN : 1666906174
  • Pages : 205 pages

Download or read book Fire Alarm written by Bradley F Podliska and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-01-15 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi offers an insider's view of the politically divisive Committee and details why it failed to deliver an accurate assessment of the events and potential shortfalls surrounding the September 11, 2012, terrorist attack that killed four Americans.

Book Watchdog

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  • Author : Will McIntosh
  • Publisher : Yearling
  • Release : 2019-05-07
  • ISBN : 1524713872
  • Pages : 194 pages

Download or read book Watchdog written by Will McIntosh and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old twins Vick and Tara have built an incredible machine—a loyal robotic watchdog named Daisy. But, when local crime boss Ms. Alba schemes to add Daisy to her robot army, Vick and Tara must go to great lengths to protect their prized pet. Because Daisy is more than just any robot—she’s their constant protector, and together the three make a great team. Vick and Tara are determined to stop the mob from tearing their little family apart. And they might just succeed! Sure, the evil Ms. Alba has more robot watchdogs, but none are as smart—or as faithful—as their Daisy. Plus, if things get too dangerous, Tara could always upgrade their pet. With her mechanical skills, she could make Daisy bigger, stronger, and a lot more intimidating! A Junior Library Guild Selection A 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection "Engaging, suspenseful, and with nearly all the vivid fighting confined to robots, this gritty tale is perfect for a younger audience than most post-apocalyptic stories." —Kirkus Reviews "This compelling drama with cool tech themes and bad guys getting their comeuppance is a winner." —SLJ

Book Watchdogs of Democracy

Download or read book Watchdogs of Democracy written by Helen Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the course of more than sixty years spent covering Washington politics, Helen Thomas has witnessed a raft of fundamental changes in the way news is gathered and reported. Gone are the days of frequent firsthand contact with the president. Now, the press sees the president only at tightly controlled and orchestrated press conferences. In addition, Thomas sees a growing -- and alarming -- reluctance among reporters to question government spokesmen and probe for the truth. The result has been a wholesale failure by journalists to fulfill what is arguably their most vital role in contemporary American life -- to be the watchdogs of democracy. Today's journalists, according to Thomas, have become subdued, compromised lapdogs. Here, the legendary journalist and bestselling author delivers a hard-hitting manifesto on the precipitous decline in the quality and ethics of political reportage -- and issues a clarion call for change. Thomas confronts some of the most significant issues of the day, including the jailing of reporters, the conservative swing in television news coverage, and the administration's increased insistence on "managed" news. But she is most emphatic about reporters' failure to adequately question President George W. Bush and White House spokesmen about the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, and on subjects ranging from homeland security to the economy. This, she insists, was a dire lapse. Drawing on her peerless knowledge of journalism, Washington politics, and nine presidential administrations, as well as frank interviews with leading journalists past and present, Thomas provides readers with a rich historical perspective on the roots of American journalism, the circumstances attending the rise and fall of its golden age, and the nature and consequences of its current shortcomings. The result is a powerful, eye-opening discourse on the state of political reportage -- as well as a welcome and inspiring demand for meaningful and lasting reform.

Book Control Unleashed

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  • Author : Leslie McDevitt
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9781892694171
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Control Unleashed written by Leslie McDevitt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Country Life

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  • Author : Henry Hodgman Saylor
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1919
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 752 pages

Download or read book Country Life written by Henry Hodgman Saylor and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Watchdogs Didn t Bark

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  • Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book The Watchdogs Didn t Bark written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book New York Magazine

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1969-05-05
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 64 pages

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-05-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Book Library of Congress Subject Headings

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Vanity Fair

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1915-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1460 pages

Download or read book Vanity Fair written by and published by . This book was released on 1915-07 with total page 1460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Old King

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  • Author : Thos. Pinney
  • Publisher : AuthorHouse
  • Release : 2015-09-16
  • ISBN : 1504927346
  • Pages : 449 pages

Download or read book The Old King written by Thos. Pinney and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King Athan has been happy in his little kingdom, a hundred leagues north and east of the great city-states of Athens and Sparta. It was true he had stolen the kingdom of Dassaria, but it was his now, and he meant to make it a good place to live for his subjects. Blessed with a magical amulet, he has stopped aging and so believes he has all the time in the world. Athan, however, is learning that being a king is a lot harder and much more dangerous than he ever imagined. He and his men must face challenges ranging from the mundane to the desperate. His little kingdom must fight to survive against foes near and farin particular, the mighty Archimedean Empire, who are out to conquer whole region. Turning back the forces of the empire is just one of King Athans problems. Dassaria is once again threatened by an upstart would-be tyrant, and the king must mobilize his small army and find a way to eliminate this menace. Meanwhile, Athan finds loveand soon discovers the downside of his agelessness. In this fantasy novel, the third in a series, an ageless king faces threats to his kingdom, discovers true love, and learns that change is inevitable, even for the seemingly immortal.

Book War  Police and Watch Dogs

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  • Author : E. H. Richardson
  • Publisher : Read Books Ltd
  • Release : 2017-09-29
  • ISBN : 1473344212
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book War Police and Watch Dogs written by E. H. Richardson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1910, this vintage book explores the various uses of dogs in war, in the police force, and in the home. As much an exposition on what a dog can do as what a dog cannot do, this handbook offers the reader a wealth of valuable information and it will be of significant utility to those with a practical interest in training dogs. "War, Police and Watch Dogs" is also highly recommended for those wishing to train a guard dog, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Dogs for Attack and Defence-Historical", "Dogs for Police Service as used Abroad", "The 'Executive' Dog", "The 'Criminal Tracking' Dog", "Breeds in use on the Continent", "Police-dogs for the United Kingdom", "The 'Executive' and the 'Criminal Tracking' Dog", "Reasons for Employing Dogs", "The English 'Executive' Dog", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with the original text and artwork.