Inside the house : former members reveal how Congress really works / edited by Lou Frey, Jr. and Michael T. Hayes.

Preface / Lou Frey, Jr.
Introduction / Michael Hayes
Making a Difference
Ron, What Really Did You Do for a Living All Those Years in Washington? / Romano L. Mazzoli
The Youngest Woman Elected to Congress / Elizabeth Holtzman
Constituencies within Congress: The Experiences of an Hispanic Congressman / Robert Garcia
A Republican Hawk Takes on the Pentagon / Denny Smith
Getting Elected and Settling In
The Lure of Politics / James W. Symington
Mr. Sundquist Goes to Washington / Don Sundquist
Settling Into Washington as A First-Term Representative / Jay Rhodes
Tales from the House Gymnasium / Tom Downey
What Can a New Member Accomplish? / Pete McCloskey
Old Advice for New members of Congress / Eugene J. McCarthy
Congressman-At-Large: Representing the State of Maryland / Carlton R. Sickles
The Personal Side of Life in the House
Family Life in Washington: The Spouse's Perspective / Christine B. LaRocco
Dynamic Duo: A Marriage Devoted to Public Service / George J. Hochbrueckner
Religious Idealism and Reality in Congressional Politics / Jim Wright
The Impeachment of Richard Nixon: A Personal Recollection / Lawrence J. Hogan
Never Quite Over the Hill: Working as a Congressional Staffer / Joe Bartlett
Political Parties and the Life of the House
Party Government in Canada / The Late Eugene A. Forsey
How Political Parties Shape the Policy Decisions of Congress / William C. Cramer
Challenges That Speakers Face / Jim Wright.