Filson and Strokoff (both with the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the US House of Representatives) present this updated reference for professional legislative drafters on general considerations in form and word usage; uniquely federal forms and styles; the role of courts in law drafting; and drafting regulations. The text also helps the drafter begin the bill or law by defining the problem involved, searching out the collateral questions, and organizing the bill. Additional consideration is given to amendatory tools and devices for coping with complexity in content. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)