Staff Journals, 1978-1981

Congressional Staff Journals containing topics such as "are hill questionnaires reliable," Congressional budget timetable, new administration Hill liaision, reporter's views, press work from the other side, information flow, capitol cases, keeping forms, the Congressional budget process, budget information system, staff in bill drafting, House Office of Legislative Council aids, Word Processing, bill drafting aids, most extensive orientation program for new House members continues, conferences and conference reports, exercise for Hill staff, Senate rules and Administration Committee, writing speeches guide, management studies reveal common findings, rapid library services, obtaining good information described as time-consuming but critical, press conferences, moving day, court decision on legislative intent, communications vital responsibilities of doorkeeper, legislative committee begins work on inauguration, news media and constituents, products of hiring procedures, Hill tries new information aids, limited life committees, the convention method of Constitutional amendment, new library building, automatic Senate, Committee on House Administration, Congressional oversight workshop, basic reference library for Hill staff, Cumulative Index for December 1975 to December 1978, "How to Write Clearly in One Easy Lesson," end of session, last six days of session, summer hours, retirement, wire services, front desk advice, revised publications, actualities, intern programs and interns, weeklies, tradition and technology blend, campaign and contribution advice, planning advice.