Every spring and fall, researchers, students, people who work in the world of politics or simply enjoy reading about it, look forward to the new edition of CQ’s Guide to Current American Government. This resource contains the best Congressional Quarterly reporting published during the past six months in CQ Weekly. The articles are arranged in four sections: political participation, institutions, politics and public policy, and foundations of American government. Articles are chosen to complement the content and themes of American government courses, making this an essential resource for school and university libraries. The currency of this series makes it an in-demand resource for a broad spectrum of general readers, and therefore an important acquisition for public libraries as well.

Political hot topics covered in the Spring 2008 edition include:

• Expanded policymaking role of the Vice President
• Turmoil at the Department of Justice
• Personal shortfalls at the Homeland Security Administration
• 2008 campaign analysis
• Debate on climate-change in Congress
• Political ferment in Israel