When the Senate Worked for Us

This audiobook offers an insider's look at the influential role of entrepreneurial Congressional staff in shaping public interest legislation during the 1960s and 70s, highlighting their efforts to counteract lobbyist influence and promote laws in areas like consumer protection and public health. Drawing on interviews and his own experience working on the Senate Commerce Committee, the author reveals the behind-the-scenes work that contributed to significant policy advancements. Published by Vanderbilt University Press and narrated by University Press Audiobooks, it provides a nuanced perspective on a pivotal era in American legislative history.