1. Congress-President Relations
Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992, and ended the divided government in Washington. Clinton came to office with an agenda that focused more on internal issues (especially the economy) rather than foreign policy. ... The House Democrats adopted a "subcommittee bill of rights" in 1974 that increased the number of committees in both houses as well as increasing the number of staff and their influence. ... Clinton strongly opposed this resolution, saying "it would undercut his Presidency and would be viewed internationally as a sign of American weakness." ... After fierce military acti...
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