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 transformation from an impartial presidential staff agency to a controversial entity known as The Office of Meddling and Bumbling during the Nixon administration. Larry Berman examines the established role of the agency and the shifts it underwent as various presidents navigated external pressures, providing a comprehensive analysis of its impact on governance and policy-making over time.