AboutMichael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Expert: Michael Troy Date: 8/18/2008 Subject: committees
Question What is the difference between the appropriations committee, the budget committee and the finance committee?
Answer Hi Zack,
The appropriations committee oversees the appropriation of all funds for the government spending. The budget committee is primarily in charge of reviewing the budget and reporting on the budgetary effects of spending. The finance committee oversees financial institutions (banks, brokerage houses, etc.) as well as trade issues, tariffs, and Social Security issues.
