The Office of Management and Budget and the Presidency, 1921-1979

The evolution of the Office of Management and Budget is meticulously traced, highlighting its transition from an impartial presidential staff agency to a controversial entity known as "The Office of Meddling and Bumbling" by the Nixon era. Larry Berman delves into its established functions and the shifts in its role as various presidents navigated external pressures and demands, providing a critical analysis of its impact on governance and policy-making over time.