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 Encyclopedia: 109th United States Congress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America.
The Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the minority counterpart to the Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives.
Representative Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives; that is, the leader of the Democratic Party in that body.
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 United States Congressional Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Constitution of the United States of America annotated analyses and interpretation and cases decided by the Supreme Court to June 29 1992; prepared by the CRS staff.
The Congress is composed of 100 Senate members elected two per state for a term of 2 years each and 435 House members elected based on the state's population for terms of 6 years each.
United States congressional districts, 1788-1841, by S.B. Parsons.
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 JAMES MADISON 4TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
The true state of the case is, that they partake of both these qualities: being considered by our laws, in some respects, as persons, and in other respects as property.
Indulging no passions which trespass on the rights or the repose of other nations, it has been the true glory of the United States to cultivate peace by observing justice, and to entitle themselves to the respect of the nations at war by fulfilling their neutral obligations with the most scrupulous impartiality.
They have refused to consider as prisoners of war, and threatened to punish as traitors and deserters, persons emigrating without restraint to the United States, incorporated by naturalization into our political family, and fighting under the authority of their adopted country in open and honorable war for the maintenance of its rights and safety.
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 Encyclopedia: 2nd United States Congress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from October 24, 1791 to May 9, 1792.
Congress passes the Coinage Act establishing the U.S. Mint and regulating coins, April 2, 1792
First Presidential veto, by George Washington on April 5, 1792, of the Apportionment Act, fixing the number of Representatives based on the United States Census of 1790.
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 AllRefer.com - Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress, United States (U.S. Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress, U.S. Physical Geography
Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant.
The greater Capitol Complex includes (in addition to the Capitol itself) 274 acres (111 hectares) of grounds with gardens, monuments, memorials, a carillon, and fountains; the United States Botanic Gardens (est.
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 Fourth United States Congress -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The first session of this Congress took place in (The largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania) Philadelphia from December 7, 1795 to June 1, 1796.
The second session took place in (The largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania) Philadelphia from December 5, 1796 to March 3, 1797.
(United States journalist who reported on the October Revolution from Petrograd in 1917; founded the Communist Labor Party in America in 1919; is buried in the Kremlin in Moscow (1887-1920)) John Reed (Federalist), 6th District
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 FedNet! - Broadcast Coverage of the United States Congress
UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and the Senate are in Recess for the Columbus Day Work Period.
to be chief justice of the United States.
UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Senate and House are currently in summer recess and will reconvene on Tuesday, September 6th.
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 Third United States Congress - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia from December 2, 1793 to June 9, 1794.
The second session took place in Philadelphia from November 3, 1794 to March 3, 1795.
The 11th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed by Congress on March 4, 1794, is ratified, February 7, 1795
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 Sixth United States Congress - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from December 2, 1799 to May 14, 1800.
The second session took place in Washington, DC from November 17, 1800 to March 3, 1801.
Congress began convening in Washington with the second session of the Sixth Congress and has continued to do so since then.
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 House Document No. 107-285 Commemorative Joint Meeting of the Congress of the United States In Remembrance of the ...
Word was out that those who hate the United States simply for who we are, for our freedoms, our prosperity, and our diversity, thought that by murdering thousands of innocent Americans and shattering the lives of thousands of families, our Nation would somehow lose its ability to function as a great democracy.
The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2136) to establish a memorial in the State of Pennsylvania to honor the passengers and crew members of Flight 93, who, on September 11, 2001, gave their lives to prevent a planned attack on the Capital of the United States.
I think that sentiment was best stated by Janny Scott, a reporter on the Metro desk of the New York Times, who was responsible for assembling a number of the ``Portraits of Grief'' that sought to capture the essence of each of the victims.
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 U.S. Congressional Delegations from Arizona - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
These are tables of congressional delegations from Arizona to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.
Note: * designates those Congresses in which representatives were elected from the state at large, rather than by district.
Elected to fill the vacancy caused by the previous representative being elected to the next term, but resigning before the term began.
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 U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories in the Library of Congress. Confederate Troops: Arkansas
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Arkansas Infantry -- 4th.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories.
United States Civil War Regimental Histories in the Library of Congress
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 ELS - ERD - Law By Country - United States Substantive Law - Constitution of the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.
The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.
www.law.emory.edu /FEDERAL/usconst/art-1.html   (1511 words)

  
 Fifth United States Congress -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Philip J. Schuyler (Federalist) and then John S. Hobart (Federalist) and then William North (Federalist) and then (United States geneticist who (with Crick in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (born in 1928)) James Watson (Federalist)
(United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)) William Bradford (Federalist) and then Ray Greene (Federalist)
(United States journalist who reported on the October Revolution from Petrograd in 1917; founded the Communist Labor Party in America in 1919; is buried in the Kremlin in Moscow (1887-1920)) John Reed (Federalist), At-Large
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 United States Army Air Crew: Killed In Vietnam on 12 June 1968
The mission of TF Barker was to locate and destroy Vietcong main-force combat units in an area on the coast of the South China Sea known to be a VC political and military stronghold.
He served in the United States Army and in one year of service, he attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 1.
He served in the United States Army and in one year of service, he attained the rank of Specialist 4th Class.
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 BILL INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS TO GET UNITED STATES OUT OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FREEPER ALERT!)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Upon termination of United States membership, no payments shall be made to the United Nations or any organ, specialized agency, commission or other formally affiliated body thereof, out of any funds appropriated prior to such termination or out of any other funds available for such purposes.
The joint resolution entitled `A joint resolution providing for membership and participation by the United States in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and authorizing an appropriation therefor' approved July 30, 1946 (Public Law 79-565, 22 U.S.C. 287m-287t), is repealed.
The joint resolution entitled `Joint Resolution providing for membership and participation by the United States in the World Health Organization and authorizing an appropriation therefor,' approved July 14, 1948 (22 U.S.C. 290, 290a-e-1) is repealed.
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 Biographical Characteristics of Members of the United States Congress, 1789-1979   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The data were coded from the 4th and 5th editions of the Biographical Directory of the American Congress.
Background variables include state of birth, year of birth, relatives also serving in Congress, military service, private or public secondary education, college attended, major occupation, and (longest held) party affiliation.
Data on the congressional career itself include the year first elected to Congress, number of years served in each chamber and the reason for leaving Congress.
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 :: Ike Skelton for United States Congress ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Representing the people of the Fourth Congressional district of Missouri in the Congress of the United States is a tremendous honor.
I continue to work for the values of a strong economy, strong families and a strong national security.
Statement of U. Representative Ike Skelton [D-Mo] announcing his candidacy for re-election in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri.
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 Roscoe Moore for Congress (Maryland 4th District) - Press Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Admiral Roscoe M. Moore Jr oficially fills out his Federal Election Commission forms to make himself eligible to serve Maryland's 4th District in the United States Congress.
Officially Announces Candidacy for Maryland's 4th Congressional District at Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Moore wanted to symbollically re-dedicate himself to serving this nation as a Congressman for Maryland's 4th District, just as Dr. Moore has served this nation along with Dr. King in the past.
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 February 4th is National Wear Red Day to recognize February as American Heart Month.
February 4th is National Wear Red Day to recognize February as American Heart Month.
USA - In 1963, in recognition of the important ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the United States Congress approved a Resolution to allow the President to issue an annual proclamation designating February as “American Heart Month.” Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans and is a leading cause of premature, permanent disability.
At the community level, CDC currently funds health departments in 32 states and the District of Columbia to develop effective strategies to reduce the burden of heart disease, stroke, and related risk factors.
www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=19557&nfid=mnf   (394 words)

  
 4th of July - Independence Day
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
The Constitution of the United States of America
The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people.
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 Jeff Fortenberry - United States Congress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
JEFF FORTENBERRY TO PARTICIPATE IN Jeff Fortenberry, the Republican nominee for Congress in Nebraska’s First Congressional District, will be participating in the Norfolk 4th of July Parade on Sunday July 4, 2004 at 1:00pm.
Fortenberry will be introducing himself to the people in attendance as he promotes his core message: the strength of our nation depends on the strength of our families and communities.
Rep. Bereuter has met with Fortenberry several times in recent months and has expressed his willingness to do whatever necessary to ensure his election this November.
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 Packing.org | Gun talk | Laws and politics | Draft letter to U.S. Attorney re: Brady campaign lying to Congress (All ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Maybe we should bring this to the official attention of the U.S. Attorney in DC, where both the Brady Campaign and the scene of the alleged crime are located.
While the NRA is hardly impartial about gun control, I think it could be easy to determine whether the Brady Campaign did in fact lie to Congress as described.
A: Go to that states page at Packing.org and it will tell you if that state issues non resident permits and how to obtain a Non-Resident Permit.
www.packing.org /community/laws_politics/listview/2328   (634 words)

  
 How a Bill Becomes a Law
A member who must be absent at the time of a vote may contract (or “pair”) with a member of the opposition to abstain, balancing each other out.
The bill then goes to the other house of Congress, where it may be defeated, or passed with or without amendments.
UNITED STATES HISTORY: How a Bill Becomes a Law (The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000)
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 Contact your Senators and State Representatives! Web sites for the United States Congress and House of Representatives.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you're fed up with the United States Government's "War on Some Drugs," then now's your chance to do something about it.
Here's all the individual web sites for every member of Congress and the United States Senate to prime your engines.
Then, when you are ready to intelligently discuss their political agendas with them, be respectful, and keep sending emails.
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