Thanks FirstBranchForecast for posting about this recent research and analysis about how often legislators in Congress consult expert witnesses and information. Fagan and McGee analyzed every Congressional Research Service (CRS) report at EveryCRSReport.com from 1997-2017 in order to come up with their findings. The researchers note “Consultation between elected policymakers and experts is important to … Continue reading Article from Legislative Studies Quarterly analyzes CRS reports to delve into expert consultation in Congress