After the Revolution: A Citizen's Guide to the First ...

bJames W. Robinson/B, author ofiBetter Speeches in Ten Simple Steps, Doing Business in Vietnam,/iandiAfter the Revolution/i(all from Prima), is a veteran speechwriter and political communicator who has worked for some of America's top business leaders and elected officials, including Ronald Reagan, former California governor George Deukmejian, and California attorney general Dan Lungren. From 1987 to 1993 he served as the trade representative for the governor of California and later as the state?s world trade commissioner. His accomplishments include overseeing the establishment of California?s five foreign trade and investment offices, including its Asian offices located in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Mr. Robinson is currently the vice president of public affairs for the American Trucking Association.On November 8, 1994, a tidal wave of voter discontent washed over Washington, D.C. The result? Election of the first Republican majority Congress in 40 years.brbrWho are the key players in the new Congressional leadership? How will their bold agenda affect you? Will the Republicans keep the promises contained in their "Contract with America"? What sort of tax cut can you expect from the new Congress in 1995? Is health-care reform completely dead? Will welfare finally become workfare? Will Congress actually impose term limits on itself?brbrWritten by political experts,b/bbiAfter the Revolution/i/bi/ianswers these questions and more with:brbr*bThe Republican Contract/b-word for word, plus detailed analysisbr*bA Checklist of issues to watch/b-including crime, taxes, a balanced budget, term limits, and welfare reformbr*bThe media revolution/b-how the rise of talk radio and electronic networks have diminished the influence of traditional mediabr*bThe Republican House & Senate/b-pictures and profiles of the new leadersbr*bKeeping score and talking ba