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  United States Senate
The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives.
The Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate and serves as its presiding officer, but is not a Senator and does not vote except to break ties.
The Senate meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Like the House of Representatives, the Senate meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. At one end of the Chamber of the Senate is a dais from which the Presiding Officer (the Vice President or the President pro Tempore) presides.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/u/un/united_states_senate.html   (5535 words)

  
 USA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Manifest Destiny was a philosophy that encouraged westward expansion in the United States: as the population of the Eastern states grew and as a steady increase of immigrants entered the country, settlers moved steadily westward across North America.
It is bicameral, being comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The United States is often under criticism from Western governments and NGOs concerning lengthy detention without trial, forced confessions, torture, and mistreatment of prisoners as well as some restrictions on freedoms of speech and the press, as being violations of their definition of human rights.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/united_states_of_america_usa.htm   (6769 words)

  
 List of United States Senators - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vice President of the United States also serves as President of the Senate and is empowered with the duty of presiding over all proceedings and breaking tie votes.
However, in practice, the Vice President rarely enters the Senate chamber, and the members of the Senate choose a President pro tempore (usually the most senior member of the majority party) to stand in the Vice President's absence.
The agenda of the Senate is determined by the Majority floor leader (leader of the party with a majority of seats), who is assisted by a Majority whip (responsible for "whipping" party members in line).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_United_States_Senators   (377 words)

  
 United States Senate . Enpsychlopedia
The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the other being the House of Representatives.
Blue states are represented by two Democratic Senators; red states, by two Republican Senators; magenta states, by one Senator from each party; and grey states, by an Independent and a Democrat.
The senator from each state with the longer tenure is known as the "Senior Senator," and their counterpart is the "junior senator"; this convention, however, does not have any official significance.
enpsychlopedia.org /psypsych/United_States_Senate   (5024 words)

  
 Top20UnitedStates.com - Your Top20 Guide to United States!
The United States may be regarded as an example of a constitutional republic or as a liberal democracy, with a government composed of and operating through a set of limited powers imposed by its design and enumerated in that design or Constitution of the United States of America.
The United States Armed forces are considered to be the most powerful military (of any sort) on Earth and their force projection capabilities are unrivaled by any other nation, or collaboration of nations.
Because the United States is a relatively young nation, most of the development of U.S. cities has taken place after the invention of the automobile.
www.top20unitedstates.com   (4066 words)

  
 Constitution of the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
And they shall make a list of all the persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each; which list they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the president of the senate.
But in choosing the president, the votes shall he taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice.
But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.
www.in.gov /judiciary/rules/usconst/index.html   (4213 words)

  
 United States Senate information - Search.com
The Senate of the United States of America is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives.
The corruption of state legislatures saw nine cases of bribery in Senate elections arose between 1866 and 1906.
During the Progressive Era they pushed for the direct election of senators by the people, rather than state legislatures; they achieved their objective in 1913 with the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment.
www.search.com /reference/U.S._Senate   (6238 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The United States of America
In examining the constitutionality of a state law one is to assume that the state legislature has power to pass all acts whatever, unless they are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or by the constitution of the state.
It also provides that the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states; for the return of fugitives from justice and for the admission of new states.
Senator Hayne, of South Carolina, chose to regard this as a manifestation of the Eastern jealousy of the West.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15156a.htm   (21259 words)

  
 Travel information
Michigan is a state in the United States.
The riot had lasting effects on the entire metro region and is usually cited as one of the reasons the Detroit area is among the most segregated areas in the United States.
Charter township status was created by the state legislature in 1947 and grants additional powers and stream-lined administration in order to provide greater protection against annexation by a city.
www.mytravelinfo.net /us-michigan.htm   (1889 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: List of United States Senators from Georgia
List of former members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Georgia ratified the Constitution on January 2, 1788.
Its Senate seats were declared vacant in March 1861 owing to its purported secession from the Union.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-United-States-Senators-from-Georgia   (135 words)

  
 Michigan Profile — providing geography, climate, history, languages, government, economy, educations, media, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
It is divided by a low water divide running north and south, the larger portion of the state being on the west of this and gradually sloping toward Lake Michigan.
The state had a foreign-born population of 594,700 (5.9% of the state population).
The state stone, the Petoskey stone, is composed of fossilized coral (Hexagonaria pericarnata) from long ago when the middle of the continent was covered with a shallow sea.
citybloc.com /Michigan   (4041 words)

  
 gordon georgia
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²).
There are 951 housing units at an average density of 68.0/km² (176.0/mi²).
List of colleges and universities in the United States
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 SearchSystems.net - The Largest Georgia Public Records Directory
Description: Search this National Association of Counties database by state and county name for a list of cities in that county-- or search for a county name by entering a city name.
Results list is free and there is a fee for detailed reports.
Description: The properties listed on Foreclosure Free Search are a current and comprehensive inventory of foreclosures in the United States.
www.searchsystems.net /list.php?nid=22   (1159 words)

  
 List of United States Senators Information - TextSheet.com
President of the Senate: Richard B. Cheney, Vice-President of the United States
Senate Minority Whip: Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island
List of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
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 Constitution of the United States of America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.
The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States.
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.
discoverthomasjefferson.com /articles/ConstitutionOfTheUSA.html   (2845 words)

  
 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA With Explanatory Notes
The first three articles of the Constitution divide the powers of the United States government among three separate branches: (1) the legislative branch, represented by Congress; (2) the executive branch, represented by the President; and (3) the judicial branch, represented by the Supreme Court.
The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States.
No person can be convicted of treason against the United States unless he or she confesses in open court, or unless two witnesses testify that he or she has committed a treasonable act.
usinfo.state.gov /products/pubs/constitution/constitution.htm   (7018 words)

  
 Devoter.com Archives: November 2004 - the Political Community Weblog. Discussing the Conservative and Liberal, and all ...
A leaked memo from the International Red Cross "reports to the United States government that the American military has intentionally used psychological and sometimes physical coercion 'tantamount to torture' on prisoners at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba." In an official press release, the Red Cross refused to confirm or deny the report.
Senate Republicans, boldly confident after their Nov. 2 electoral success, are preparing to end months of frustrating delays over President Bush's judicial picks by hitting Democrats with Republican's ultimate legislative weapon.
United States maps showing election results can be broken down into shades of purple or even the more exacting county by county red and blue.
devoter.com /archives.php?id=A2004111   (5601 words)

  
 United States of America
Use this list to locate the burial grounds of military personnel and veterans.
Browse this listing of all cemeteries operated by the states offices of the Veterans Administration.
The goal of the project is to create a national network of county oriented pages listing locations of interest to the genealogist along with their geographical coordinates, so those researchers that follow can easily find the locations.
www.savinggraves-us.org   (530 words)

  
 Alphabetical List of United States Senators 1999
This is the complete list of United States senators following the elections of November 1998.
It includes the appointment of Senator Lincoln Chafee to replace his father, John Chafee, who died in 1999.
Alphabetical List of Members of the United States Senate 1999
www.australianpolitics.com /usa/senate/members-senate-1999.shtml   (43 words)

  
 Casino News & Articles - September 1, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Senate and House of Representatives probably will have little more than a month to deal with legislation before the November election, with the adjournment date for this Congress set for October 6.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who has endorsed the bill and exercises much control over when it would go before the Senate, is also on the planned attendance list.
There are 18 million fantasy sports players in the United States alone, the Association claims, with American football and baseball making up the majority of the market.
casinocashjourney.com /casino_news_sep_01_06.htm   (10624 words)

  
 Top20Michigan.com - Your Top20 Guide to Michigan!
This article is about the U.S. State; for other meanings, see Michigan (disambiguation).
Georgia and Florida each have a slightly larger land area, however.
State gem: Isle Royale greenstone (since 1973, also called chlorastrolite)
www.top20michigan.com   (3050 words)

  
 Alphabetical List of United States Senators 1999
This is the complete list of United States senators following the elections of November 1998.
It includes the appointment of Senator Lincoln Chafee to replace his father, John Chafee, who died in 1999.
Alphabetical List of Members of the United States Senate 1999
pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/21947/20011112/vcepolitics.com/usa/congress/members-senate-1999.html   (43 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Senators Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Senators page on Statistics and Lists is a great resource for information about current and former Senators.
This list of Senators' suite and phone numbers in pdf format is updated every couple of weeks at the beginning of a new Congress.
See the relationships among Senate leaders and officers who manage the flow of legislative and administrative business in the Senate.
www.senate.gov /general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm   (626 words)

  
 Contacting the Congress
State Search: Select just your state to list your state's Congressional delegation.
City Search: Enter a city and state (without a ZIP code) to identify the members of Congress representing that city.
This information is gathered solely for the purpose of establishing who represents you in Congress and to allow you to contact them electronically.
www.visi.com /juan/congress   (291 words)

  
 NCSLnet: Internet Sites Database Search Results
You can select to view specific website content materials (such as, bills, press rooms, statutes) from all states, one state or a selected list of states.
To select more than one state, hold down the Control-key and click the desired states.
To select all states between two points (Alabama and Georgia), first click on the first item (Alabama), scroll down the list to the last item (Georgia) and hold the Shift-key while you click on that item.
www.ncsl.org /public/leglinks.cfm   (150 words)

  
 Laws and Legal Issues
Poor practices on the part of Georgia's child welfare system threaten the safety, well-being, and health of children in foster care....
Federal United States District Court judge upholds legal rights of foster children in Tennessee and Tennessee counties to have their constutional and statutory rights protected while in the care of the state....
Class-action lawsuit charges that City and State of New York fail to progect and serve children in their custody; children are in danger of abuse and neglect....
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 Casino News & Articles - October 27, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The company said that since pulling out of the United States last week revenue from its remaining operations had fallen 2 percent from their third-quarter levels, possibly due to competition from rivals like PokerStars, which has anounced that it will continue to service US players.
PartyGaming said a one-off restructuring charge of approximately $250 million was expected during the second half as a result of quitting the United States.
The United Methodist News Service gleefully reported (with photographs) that the United Methodist Board of Church and Society's fall meeting celebrated the passage of the law, which seeks to dislocate cashflows from American players to online gambling sites....with important exceptions for horse racing, fantasy sports and state lotteries.
casinocashjourney.com /casino_news_oct_27_06.htm   (10411 words)

  
 rdfdata.org
List of U.S. Navy units (2005-01-10) June 2002 file created by the DAML project from the "Standard Naval Distribution List."
See also their query builder/tester, which includes a "samples" drop-down list box that shows the URLs for some sample queries and executes them.
Area codes show the state of a phone number's origin and the exchange shows the city.
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 MoQvo: The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post content, The Huffington Post audio, The Huffington Post video clips, ...
Senator John McCain is accustomed to staking out a lonely piece of ground, but on Iraq he is virtually an army of one.
The United States military said that two marines died on Sunday in western Iraq and that an additional seven service members had died on Saturday.
Newsbusters.orgEditorandPublisherhas a reporton the state of the media on this fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq and, likemostof the news honoring the landmark date, it isnt good.
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