Making government work

Abstract

The accidental politician -- Taking charge as governor -- Getting to know the Kennedys -- Getting started in the senate -- Clement Haynsworth's nomination to the Supreme Court -- The early fight to protect the environment -- The Supreme Court corrupts congress -- Imperial Nixon, cautious Ford -- The Carter years: a time of big battles -- The assault on government -- Attacking the excesses of Reaganomics -- Missed opportunities -- The early 1990s: from budget battles to trade wars -- Protecting the public interest -- The George W. Bush years: reckless politics divide the country -- Making government work