Congressional pay and perks are examined in detail in this reference compiledby TheCapitol.Net.

Congress is required by Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution to determine its own pay. Prior to 1969, Congress did so by enacting stand-alone legislation.

While the power over appropriations is granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution, the authorization appropriation process is derived from House and Senate ru

Part of the government series on energy, from TheCapitol.Net, this text discusses the nuclear energy issues facing Congress including federal incentives for new

This volume explores the Supreme Court Justice appointment process--from Presidential announcement, Judiciary Committee investigation, confirmation hearings, vo