I have long been impressed with Henry Waxman. He did not seem to do much that I knew about until Bush came to power. This article describes his method. It also suggests that he can perform the way he does because he has a safe district, but many others also have safe seats & do nothing.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-na-waxman17jul17,1,1113380,full.story -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu
