How a bill becomes a law
Description
This program deciphers the legislative process by explaining how an idea metamorphoses into a law. In interviews, prominent legislators and lobbyists explain how a bill is conceived, moved through the House and Senate or killed in committee, amended, prepared for a vote, and sent for the President or Governor's signature.
Runtime
27 min
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Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1993
Database
Films on Demand
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