Governors - U.S. Political Biography, Vermont - State & Local History, Senators & Representatives - Biography, Northeast & Mid-Atlantic State & Local Government, Legislators - U.S. Political Biography
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Overview
Wright, representing Bennington for sixteen years, was the longest-serving Speaker in the history of the Vermont state legislature. Here he offers an inside look at the processes of running for and serving in legislative office. He describes the interworkings and dynamics of the committee process, gaining leadership, and dealing with the press and lobbyists. Chapters on Vermont's efforts to pass gay rights and health care initiatives serve as case studies of legislative controversy. Wright also recounts and contrasts his experiences in working with the executive branch under governors Madeleine Kunin, Richard Snelling, and Howard Dean. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
May 20, 2005
Publisher
CQ Press
Pages
236
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781568029498