Disability Policy in the Contemporary Congress
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John J. Pitney
John J. Pitney, Jr. is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics at Claremont McKenna College and the author of
The Politics of Autism (2015).
Abstract
The politics of disability policy in the contemporary Congress confirms the observation by James Curry and Frances Lee that lawmaking largely remains a process of bipartisan accommodation. Most major disability legislation since the 1970s has passed with bipartisan sponsorship and support. One reason is that the issue affects so many Americans, including members of Congress. There have been some exceptions to this bipartisan pattern, particularly when disability policy intersects with more contentious issues. And bipartisanship does not guarantee outcomes that are satisfactory to people with disabilities.
About the author
John J. Pitney, Jr. is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics at Claremont McKenna College and the author of The Politics of Autism (2015).
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- Introduction
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- LaGina Gause: The Advantage of Disadvantage: Costly Protest and Political Representation for Marginalized Groups
