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CRS Tuesday: I can’t believe it’s not Tuesday edition

July 25th, 2007 by Paul Blumenthal · No Comments

Presidential Directives: Background and Overview

The recent release of two controversial Executive Orders by President Bush makes this CRS report a must-read to understand the history of Presidential directives, such as the Executive Order, and the ability for the other two branches to challenge them. After youâ€™re done reading this report go to the White Houseâ€™s page listing all of the Presidentâ€™s Executive Orders.

Speechwriting in Perspective: A Brief Guide to Effective and Persuasive Communication

Want to learn how most speeches by members of Congress are crafted? This CRS report is likely read widely by young staffers aspiring to write a speech for their boss to deliver on the floor of the House or Senate. In the report you will learn that CRS also produces research material intended to aid staffers in constructing speeches. The report also contains a list of Web sites that could aid a speech writer.

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