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  Congress of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States.
The Vice President of the United States is ex officio the President of the Senate; he or she has no vote except in the case of a tie.
The speech is modeled on the Speech from the Throne given by the British monarch, and is mandated by the Constitution of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Congress_of_the_United_States   (5181 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: United States Navy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the United States Navy, the 3rd Fleet is the fleet responsible for naval activities in the eastern and northern Pacific Ocean.
Current plans in the United States Navy call for keeping the battleships on the NVR until the naval surface fire support gun and missile development programs achieve operational capability, which is expected to occur sometime between 2003 and 2008.
SSBN is the United States Navy Hull classification symbol for a fleet ballistic missile submarine.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/United-States-Navy   (10040 words)

  
 Read about United States Constitution at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research United States Constitution and learn about ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
States took it so lightly that their representatives were often absent, and the national legislature was very frequently blocked from doing anything, even ineffectual things, pending appearance of a quorum.
Vice President of the United States, a figure whose official role is to step in if the President is incapacitated or resigns, and to serve as the presiding officer for debate in the Senate, with a vote in cases of tie.
Congress is permitted to regulate the manner in which proof of such acts, records or proceedings may be admitted.
encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/United_States_Constitution   (4450 words)

  
 United States Naval Academy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Command Master Chief of the United States Naval Academy is CNOCM(SW) Bernard B. Quibilan.
Following the Air Force Academy sexual assault scandal and due to concern with sexual assault in the U.S. military the Department of Defense was required to establish a task force to investigate sexual harassment and assault at the United States military academies in the law funding the military for fiscal 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._Naval_Academy   (3471 words)

  
 The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net
Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
www.usconstitution.net /const.html   (5174 words)

  
 LII: Constitution
The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
The transportation or importation into any state, territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several states, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the states by the Congress.
www.law.cornell.edu /constitution/constitution.amendmentxxi.html   (90 words)

  
 CNN.com - Transcript of Blair's speech to Congress - Jul. 17, 2003
We know there are states in the Middle East now actively funding and helping people, who regard it as God's will in the act of suicide to take as many innocent lives with them on their way to God's judgment.
The state of Israel should be recognized by the entire Arab world, and the vile propaganda used to indoctrinate children, not just against Israel but against Jews, must cease.
Members of Congress, if this seems a long way from the threat of terror and weapons of mass destruction, it is only to say again that the world security cannot be protected without the world's heart being one.
www.cnn.com /2003/US/07/17/blair.transcript   (3290 words)

  
 U.S. CONSTITUTION
Clause 4: The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Congress, on the 21st of February, 1787, adopted a resolution in favor of a convention, and the Legislatures of those States which had not already done so (with the exception of Rhode Island) promptly appointed delegates.
Congress, on the 28th of September, 1787, directed the Constitution so framed, with the resolutions and letter concerning the same, to "be transmitted to the several Legislatures in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each State by the people thereof, in conformity to the resolves of the convention."
www.house.gov /Constitution/Constitution.html   (3004 words)

  
 Migration Information Source - U.S. in Focus
Characteristics of the European Born in the United States
MPI Senior Demographer Elizabeth Grieco presents new comparative charts of the age-sex pyramids of immigrants in the United States.
New Estimates of the Undocumented Population in the United States
www.migrationinformation.org /USfocus   (1052 words)

  
 United States House of Representatives, 109th Congress, 1st Session: Homepage
Oversight plans based on the jurisdiction of the committee and the hearing schedules for the 109th Congress.
Current operating status of the United States House of Representatives.
Search the Thomas website maintained by the Library of Congress for bill and other information related to the U.S. Congress and the legislative process.
www.house.gov   (225 words)

  
 New U.S. privacy act calls for extreme caution in globalizing the patient record
Brian Taylor, who is Health care Information Consultant at CT Enterprises, underscores the dangers for the American health care providers which result from the new United States federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's security and privacy regulations and their potential impact on the globalization of the patient record.
Under these regulations, the health care providers in the USA incur the risk to be held liable for any security or privacy violations, even in the case in which such violations occur abroad.
Given the fact that the deadline set by the HIPAA may be too tight, Congress will most likely vote to extend the period for regulation.
www.hoise.com /vmw/99/articles/vmw/LV-VM-09-99-5.html   (508 words)

  
 Lincoln Diaz-Balart - United States Congressman
I am grateful for the opportunity to bring issues important to you to the forefront of policymaking in the United States Congress.
During my time in Congress, I have successfully tackled issues such as tax relief for hard working American families, significant education reform, transportation funding, protection for the Everglades, and bringing common sense and discipline to the federal bud...
These funds were approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations bill which was passed by Congress earlier today.
diaz-balart.house.gov   (181 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Internal migration--population changes in the United States to the 21st century : hearing before the ...
Find in a Library: Internal migration--population changes in the United States to the 21st century : hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Resources, Competitiveness, and Security Economics of the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, Ninety-ninth Congress, second session, September 18, 1986.
Internal migration--population changes in the United States to the 21st century : hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Resources, Competitiveness, and Security Economics of the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, Ninety-ninth Congress, second session, September 18, 1986.
To find a library, type in a postal code, state, province, or country.
worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/d9741d500adb09f9a19afeb4da09e526.html   (175 words)

  
 U.S. Consulate Fukuoka, Japan
Kurume - The Yokota-based United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia's Pacific Showcase jazz band toured Kyushu from October 13 to 22.
Consulate economic and public affairs officers and staff used the event as a chance to touch base with their contacts, and the alumni used the event to get to know the new consular officers and network with each other.
She also conveyed her condolences to the citizens of Miyazaki prefecture who suffered losses due to Typhoon no. 14, and expressed the U.S.'s appreciation for the warm support that the Japanese people had extended to Hurricane Katrina victims in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
japan.usembassy.gov /fukuoka/wwwhmain.html   (1570 words)

  
 UNITED STATES CONGRESS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Candidates for Congress were asked to answer the following Question: How would you balance conflicting demands for increased defense spending, lower taxes and a balanced budget?
Incumbent Member of Congress currently serving eighth term.
ANSWER TO QUESTIONS: I believe the perceived demand for increased defense spending is overstated, probably in large part due to the extensive lobbying by companies in the defense industry.
pa.lwv.org /chesco/vote02/uscongress/us7.htm   (288 words)

  
 Legislative Branch Resources on GPO Access
Congressional Calendars: The agenda for each chamber of Congress.
Congressional Directory: Bios, contact information, and Web addresses for Members of Congress.
Congressional Pictorial Directory: Identify and view pictures of Members of Congress.
www.gpoaccess.gov /legislative.html   (355 words)

  
 History - FirstGov for Kids
If Edison were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World Wide Web, a technology that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to you.
We're not talking about a pawnshop full of rusted saxophones and busted guitars, but about partly fossilized bones with holes that look suspiciously like wind instruments.
This PBS site has a timeline covering the history of American concert song as well as information on the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark.
www.kids.gov /k_history.htm   (1296 words)

  
 BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE 106TH CONGRESS
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States
www.cohnmarks.com /LegislUpdate/106thBills.htm   (12125 words)

  
 rbpe1510150b   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Take notice-- That Congress did on the 21st day of January, 1808, pass the following act.
That in pursuance of said act, letters patent were made out, and delivered to said Oliver Evans...
I do therefore give this public notice, and earnestly request all those in the United States, who are using my said patented improvements...
hdl.loc.gov /loc.rbc/rbpe.1510150b   (104 words)

  
 ipedia.com: List of United States Congresses Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This is a list page for the individual sessions of the United States Congress : Table of contents 1 18th Century 2 19th Century 3 20th Century 4 21st Century 18th Century First United States Congress...
List of United States Congresses Article - ipedia.com
This is a list page for the individual sessions of the United States Congress:
www.ipedia.com /list_of_united_states_congresses.html   (94 words)

  
 Listings United States: Congress
Using criminal, financial, phone, federal, state, driving, and even FBI files, you're able to get all...
DeLay: Building Careers for a 21st Century America; Joins Evans, House Leaders to Unveil GOP Economic Agenda WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) today joined Commerce...
The real issue is whether the state owns...
listingsus.com /Government/Federal/Congress/index5.asp   (744 words)

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