In the 1950s and ' 60s , landmark bills were passed through secret deals , David Frum says . They struck quiet deals with each other . Reforms of the 1970s resulted in much more transparency , he says . Frum says the result has been that very little major legislation can get accomplished .
In the 1950s and ' 60s , landmark bills were passed through secret deals , David Frum says . Reforms of the 1970s resulted in much more transparency , he says . Frum says the result has been that very little major legislation can get accomplished .