AUTHOR

Billy Pitts

  • What Would Michel Do?

    In light of today’s gridlock and the need for Congress to reassert its authority, the late Republican Leader’s insights and approach to legislating are needed now more than ever.

  • Picking a VP: Why Rules Matter

    The rules governing conventions have been used for political ends in the past. That is likely to continue in Cleveland, where the selection of the running mate will be critical this year.

  • Form Follows Function

    Senator Joe Lieberman’s decision to change the seating chart on his Committee drew chuckles. But it also served a purpose.

  • Medicare’s Crisis of Accountablility

    Accountability seems to be a watchword in Washington these days. It is preached by the President, spoken by the Speaker, and has become a standard component of Democratic rhetoric this year.

  • What we need now: A Joint Committee on Congressional Reform

    While partisanship has clearly risen, one of the more chronic problems with congressional decision-making is procedural dysfunction.

  • Driven to Distraction

    Washington is sending mixed messages when it comes to texting and technology in our cars

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