The new millenium has been ushered in by an astonishing sequence of events in the U.S.: the Florida election debacle; a new presidene\t who actually lost the popular vote; a Senate divided exactly 50/50 and a House in turmoil as well. The importance of Congress in such a period of turbulence cannot be overstated. This outstanding new book brings clarity to the organization and functioning of the COnrress of the U.S.