Description: Window on Congress by James S. Fleming An analysis of the congressional career of Barber B. Conable, Jr., one of the most-respected legislators of modern times. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Barber B. Conable Jr. served as a Republican congressman from western New York from 1965 to 1985. He is recognized as one of the most respected members of the House of Representatives in recent years. This biography explores his twenty-year congressional career, focusing on his remarkable educational abilities as a gifted teacher-legislator. Using excerpts from Conables private journal, his newsletters and news columns, and from personal interviews, James S. Fleming has crafted a book that enables readers to appreciate why Conable was held in high regard by his constituents, his colleagues, the press, and congressional scholars. Political scientist Charles O. Jones expressed the opinion of many when he observed that "Barber Conable was just about everybodys idea of what a congressman should be." Recognizing the importance of Conables western New York heritage, James Fleming traces Conables story from his childhood in Warsaw, New York, to his election to the historic Eighty-ninth Congress of 1965-1966. Flemings chronicle of Conables subsequent legislative career offers a window on Congress and on an historic period in American history.As the fourth-ranking Republican leader in the House, Conable played a critical role in the Watergate investigation that led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon. As the ranking Republican leader of the Ways and Means Committee, he was a key contributor to the tax legislation passed during the Ford, Carter, and Reagan administrations. The highlight of his legislative career was his crucial work in solving the 1983 Social Security crisis. Fleming concludes the biography with a look at Conables service as World Bank President and his retirement to his beloved western New York home. In his foreword the renowned congressional scholar, Richard F. Fenno Jr. writes, "Barber Conable was an especially admirable United States Representative; and Jim Fleming has written an especially admirable congressional biography. This book is, therefore, a special gift." Author Biography -->James E. Fleming--> is Professor of Law and The Honorable Frank R. Kenison Distinguished Scholar in Law at Boston University School of Law. He is the author or co-author of several books, including Securing Constitutional Democracy: The Case of Autonomy and Constitutional Interpretation: The Basic Questions. Table of Contents IntroductionRoots in Western New YorkBecoming a Lawyer and PoliticianMr. Conable Goes to AlbanyA Freshman in the Eighty-Ninth CongressAppointment to the Ways and Means CommitteeSupport for Richard NixonThe Watergate BetrayalToughest ReelectionA Friend in the White HouseRepublican Leader of Ways and MeansCutting TaxesSaving Social SecurityConcluding a Congressional CareerLife After Congress Review With his fascinating portrait of one of the ablest legislators on Capitol Hill, Barber Conable of New York, James Fleming has illuminated our understanding of the crucial role of Congress in shaping national policy. -- -- John Brademas, President Emeritus, New York University; Member of Congress Dem-Ind., 1959-1981Barber Conable is one of those rare politicians worthy of a book-length biography by an expert in his field. And Professor Flemings biography is worthy of Barber Conable. -- -- Theodore J. Lowi, John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions, Cornell UniversityA great member of Congress has found a wonderful biographer. -- -- Burdett Loomis, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas Review Text With his fascinating portrait of one of the ablest legislators on Capitol Hill, Barber Conable of New York, James Fleming has illuminated our understanding of the crucial role of Congress in shaping national policy. --John Brademas, President Emeritus, New York University; Member of Congress [Dem-Ind.], 1959-1981 Barber Conable is one of those rare politicians worthy of a book-length biography by an expert in his field. And Professor Flemings biography is worthy of Barber Conable. --Theodore J. Lowi, John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions, Cornell University A great member of Congress has found a wonderful biographer. --Burdett Loomis, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas Review Quote With his fascinating portrait of one of the ablest legislators on Capitol Hill, Barber Conable of New York, James Fleming has illuminated our understanding of the crucial role of Congress in shaping national policy. --John Brademas, President Emeritus, New York University; Member of Congress [Dem-Ind.], 1959-1981 Barber Conable is one of those rare politicians worthy of a book-length biography by an expert in his field. And Professor Flemings biography is worthy of Barber Conable. --Theodore J. Lowi, John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions, Cornell University A great member of Congress has found a wonderful biographer. --Burdett Loomis, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas Details ISBN158046128X Short Title WINDOW ON CONGRESS Pages 448 Language English ISBN-10 158046128X ISBN-13 9781580461283 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Imprint University of Rochester Press Subtitle A Congressional Biography of Barber B. Conable, Jr. Place of Publication Rochester Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781580461283 Illustrations 20 b/w illus. AU Release Date 2004-05-13 NZ Release Date 2004-05-13 US Release Date 2004-05-13 UK Release Date 2004-05-13 Author James S. Fleming Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Publication Date 2004-05-13 Alternative 9781580466752 DEWEY 973.92092 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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