This edition of The Almanac of the Unelected is essential for anyone who needs to know how the work of Congress has changed in this time of heightened homeland security, uncertainty about the economy, and rapidly changing foreign relations. The Almanac contains in-depth, personal profiles of senior congressional committee staffers. Each entry provides detailed contact, political, and professional information for each staffer, enabling the user to gauge that individual's possible impact on the legislative agenda of the 109th Congress. When available, staff members' email addresses are included. Entries are categorized by House, Senate, select, and joint committees.