Videos

Walter Oleszek talked about the founders' intentions for the House of Representatives and the evolution of the institution. The House was originally the only part of the national government …

Walter Oleszek spoke to students about the legislative process and effective lobbying. Among the topics he addressed were the role of the lobbyist in shaping legislation, ethics, and buildi…

Walter Oleszek talked about the legislative process and the role of lobbying in policy and law making. Among the issues he addressed were the purpose of lobbyists and lobby groups, ways in w…

After opening remarks, the panelists, moderated by Mr. Lilly, discussed what is required for good congressional oversight of the executive branch and also evaluation of the work of Congress.…

Pfiffner’s and Polsby’s topic was “President and Congress at the Turn of the Century: Structural Sources of Conflict.” Wayne’s topic was “Congress and Presidential Leadership.” Davidson’s …

The first of two panel discussions were held at American University where guests talked about the relationship between the President and Congress. Guests focused on Presidential mandates and…

Participants talked about the possibility of changes in congressional institutions as the body entered the next millennium. They examined congressional behavior patterns, specially created w…

This Program aired multiple interviews and video vignettes on the evolution of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives.

Walter Oleszek, Congressional Research Service explained the Language of Congress, terms and concepts involved in the legislative process are defined, discussed and illustrated with video fo…

C-SPAN in the Classroom - Short Subject: Congressional Committees, examined the structure and function of standing committees, subcommittees, select and special committees, joint committees,…

Mr. Oleszek is the co-author of Bicameral Politics: Conference Committees in Congress. He discusses the role of the conference committee as a step in the legislative process.