Governments as interest groups : intergovernmental lobbying and the federal system

Preface The System of Federalism and the Policymaking Process State and Local Governments as Interest Groups The Politics of Coalition-Joining: Child Care Legislation State and Local Bickering: Housing Policy The Governors Get Their Way: Welfare Reform State and Local Interest Groups and the Future of Federalism Appendix 1: Interview Guide for Congressional Staff Appendix 2: Interview Guide for Association Staff Bibliography Index