''Politics in America'' (PIA) is a reference work comprising non-partisan profiles and assessments of every member of the

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published biennially by

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. Compiled by a staff of more than three dozen

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reporters and editors, the profiles offer concise and candid analysis of personalities, political styles, legislative agendas, political ambitions, and reputations of members at home and on

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. Detailed

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and district information plus a wealth of information and data on

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, partisan caucuses,

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, and other member facts round out the book.

Data included in profiles

* Biographical data * Committee assignments *

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ratings * Contact information * State-by-state and congressional voting

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statistics and election results * Leadership, caucuses, and member statistics

References

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