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Reading List: Pointers From Previous Campaigns

Five experts give their book recommendations on what to read with 2012 elections less than a year away.

Want a Job in Politics? Check Out These Books

From the president to Congress to the American people, the refrain is the same: jobs, jobs, jobs. To help you find a job in politics and impress potential employers during an interview, we’ve asked three experts for their book recommendations.

Fiction, Nonfiction Explore Aftermath of 9/11

In the 10 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, there has been no shortage of books exploring the effect the events had on our lives. There are books about the effect on our laws, politics and culture, but which ones best explore the post-9/11 world?

The Story Behind Funding, Debt

As the dust settles on the debt ceiling fight, a lot of people inside the Beltway — and outside it — are wondering what just happened.

Summer Reading: The Founding Fathers List

Now that the three-day weekend is over, it’s not a bad time to get a little reading in on the Founding Fathers.

Reading List: Decoding the Arab-Israeli Conflict

With the controversial Middle East issue back in the spotlight, experts prescribe materials to keep you informed.

Raise Your al-Qaida IQ With Suggested Reading

There’s been no shortage of books written about al-Qaida over the past decade, but it can be hard to figure out where to start. Roll Call asked four experts for their recommendations.

Required Reading to Understand Debt Ceiling

Professors recommend books that could be useful to Capitol Hill readers seeking to gain a big-picture perspective on the debt ceiling debate.

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Libya 101: Read Up on Nation’s History, Politics

Marc Lynch, associate professor of political science and international affairs and director of the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University, and Frederic Wehrey, senior policy analyst at the RAND Corp., suggested five books for readers on Capitol Hill looking to put the current situation in Libya in context.

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Defense Sequester Policy Briefing

Defense Sequester Policy Briefing

Nobody seems to like the automatic Pentagon spending cuts set for January, but there is little Congressional agreement on an alternative.

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