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The tongue-tied American : confronting the foreign language crisis
by Paul Simon
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5 editions published between 1980 and 1992 in English and held by 1,354 libraries worldwide
Our culture of pandering
by Paul Simon
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4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,193 libraries worldwide Senator Paul Simon speaks on his book: Our culture of pandering. After his talk Senator Simon took questions from the audience.
Tapped out : the coming world crisis in water and what we can do about it
by Paul Simon
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,159 libraries worldwide
Advice & consent : Clarence Thomas, Robert Bork, and the intriguing history of the Supreme Court's nomination battles
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3 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 1,134 libraries worldwide The televised coverage of the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill hearings raised the profile of the Supreme Court in America's collective consciousness, sensitizing the public to the Court's power and deficiencies. The Court was exposed to public view as the last word on abortion, the death penalty, privacy and other major issues of our time. Never again will Supreme Court nominees remain anonymous, nor will Senators be immune from voter rejection because of their decisions on proposed justices. Simon, author of twelve previous books, an historian and professional journalist, chronicles the often tumultuous role of the Senate in confirmation conflicts. The Thomas and Bork confrontations are not unique in our history. President Washington's battle to get John Rutledge confirmed as Chief Justice (Rutledge attempted suicide after being voted down) was a controversial and bitter fight. Politics and scandals, not legal ability, have surfaced in Supreme Court appointments from the beginning. Paul Simon, a leading member of the Judiciary Committee, proposes changing the Supreme Court nomination process to reflect new realities and Constitutional intentions. Supreme Court appointments, the most important decisions that the President and Senators make during their careers, affect the lives of all Americans from the cradle to the grave and from abortion to the death penalty. Advice & Consent emphasizes the Bork and Thomas hearings and reveals the hidden politics that go on behind closed doors. Senator Simon provides his perspective on who was telling the truth in the Anita Hill v. Clarence Thomas hearings, and how he and his Judiciary Committee colleagues handled the explosive issues examined in the hearings. The history of the Supreme Court is filled with surprises, controversial characters and impeachable offenses. Simon portrays the impeachment trial of "wild" Samuel Chase in vivid detail so that the reader can relive that incredible episode in our history. The author explores dramatic episodes involving Abe Fortas, the first Supreme Court victim of a Senate filibuster, who was saved from the possibility of an impeachment trial by his resignation. Advice & Consent probes the allegations against LBJ's friend Homer Thornberry and covers details of Nixon's rejected appointees, Clement Haynsworth and Harrold Carswell. Although Simon is a lifelong Democrat he criticizes Presidents and Senators of both parties when he feels they abused the nomination process. He is critical of Franklin Roosevelt's plan to pack the Supreme Court, but applauds certain appointments made by Eisenhower, Nixon and Ford. Simon provides the reader with his vision for the future, his historical perspective and his balanced presentation of the fascinating but forgotten history of appointments to the Court of Last Resort.
Lincoln's preparation for greatness: the Illinois legislative years
by Paul Simon
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11 editions published between 1965 and 1989 in English and held by 962 libraries worldwide
Freedom's champion--Elijah Lovejoy
by Paul Simon
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 774 libraries worldwide
The politics of world hunger : grass-roots politics and world poverty
by Paul Simon
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 739 libraries worldwide
Winners and losers : the 1988 race for the presidency--one candidate's perspective
by Paul Simon
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3 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 645 libraries worldwide
Let's put America back to work
by Paul Simon
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3 editions published between 1987 and 1988 in English and held by 526 libraries worldwide
The once and future Democrats : strategies for change
by Paul Simon
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2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 485 libraries worldwide
P.S. : the autobiography of Paul Simon
by Paul Simon
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4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 452 libraries worldwide
Healing America : values and vision for the 21st century
by Paul Simon
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 385 libraries worldwide
The glass house : politics and morality in the nation's capital
by Paul Simon
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2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 368 libraries worldwide
We can do better : how to save America's future--an open letter to President Clinton
by Paul Simon
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 351 libraries worldwide
Protestant-Catholic marriages can succeed
by Paul Simon
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1 edition published in 1967 in English and held by 348 libraries worldwide
Lovejoy : martyr to freedom
by Paul Simon
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4 editions published between 1964 and 1973 in Thai and English and held by 315 libraries worldwide
Visit to Somalia, Kenya, Pakistan, India, Singapore, and the Philippines : a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate
by Paul Simon
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4 editions published between 1992 and 1993 in English and held by 265 libraries worldwide Provides an account on the situation in Somalia and learns more about on the Indian-Pakistani conflict. Also covers economic and political developments in Singapore and the Philippines. Includes findings and recommendations for U.S. policy on the visited countries.
Congressional delegation trip report : countries visited: Mongolia, People's Republic of China, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam, December 3-17, 1994 : a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate
by Frank H Murkowski
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3 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide
Homelessness : homeless and runaway youth receiving services at federally funded shelters : report to the Honorable Paul Simon, U.S. Senate
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2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 178 libraries worldwide
A hungry world
by Paul Simon
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1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 157 libraries worldwide more
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Abolitionists Biography Clinton, Bill,--1946- Conduct of life Democratic Party (U.S.) Economic development Economic policy Ethics Food supply Freedom of the press Full employment policies History Illinois Illinois--Alton India Interfaith marriage Judges--Selection and appointment Languages, Modern--Study and teaching Legislators Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865 Lovejoy, Elijah P.--1802-1837 Overpopulation--Environmental aspects Pakistan Political ethics Political leadership Political participation Political planning Political science Politicians Politicians' spouses Presidential candidates Presidents Presidents--Election Public opinion Public service employment Representative government and representation Riots Saline water conversion Simon, Jeanne Simon, Paul,--1928-2003 Southeast Asia Unemployed Unemployment United States United States.--Congress United States.--Congress.--Senate United States.--Supreme Court Values Water conservation Water-supply
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