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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate.
In the House, each state is represented on the basis of population, but each state is entitled to at least one member; the total membership of the body is fixed by law at 435.
Historian of the United States House of Representatives
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 Minority Leader of the United States House of... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Browns in the United States House of Representatives
Aaron was elected to the Tennessee State Senate and served from 1821-1825 and to the State House of Representatives, serving 1831-1833.
The state school for the blind at Nashville and one for deaf and dumb at Knoxville were incorporated during his administration.
He was elected to the House of Representatives of the 30th US Congress and served from 1847-1849 and did not seek reelection.
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 United States Senate Minority Leader - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Senate Minority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by the party conference which holds the minority in the Senate to serve as the chief Senate spokesperson for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate.
The term Floor Leader refers to both the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.
The current Minority Leader is Democratic Senator Harry Reid of Nevada.
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 United States Senate Minority Leader - dKosopedia
The Senate Minority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by the party conference which holds the minority in the Senate to serve as the chief Senate spokesman for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate.
The term Floor Leaders refers to both the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.
The current Minority Leader is Harry Reid of Nevada.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/United_States_Senate_Minority_Leader   (164 words)

  
 Kansas Journal -- January 11, 2000
Be it resolved by the Senate of the state of Kansas, the House of Represenatives concurring
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas:
That the chief clerk of the House of Representatives notify the senate that the House is
www.kslegislature.org /journals/2000/sj0111.html   (3815 words)

  
 House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
“The situation in Tibet is a challenge to the conscience of the world that the United States must be committed to meeting.
Working with leaders from the high-technology, venture capital, academic, biotech and telecommunications sectors, House Democrats have identified and are committed to priorities that will guarantee our national security and prosperity, expand markets for American products, and assert economic leadership throughout the world.
House Democrats believe that the victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina deserve the truth, which will only be provided by an independent commission, based on the rigorous and effective example of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission.
democraticleader.house.gov   (603 words)

  
 Office of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We are writing to request a meeting with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the importance of the free flow of prescription drug medications between the United States and Canada.
The unbalanced cost of prescription medicines in the United States is a contributing factor in America's health care crisis and puts needed medicine out of the financial reach of far too many seniors and other Americans.
While we understand Canadian concerns about becoming the "drugstore" for the United States, we believe it is imperative that the Canadian government realize that the restriction of prescription drug supplies could mean the difference between life and death for many Americans, many of whom are residents of our states.
www.governor.state.mn.us /Tpaw_View_Article.asp?artid=1233   (649 words)

  
 Terrorist Threats to the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
As stated by Ward Elock, Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, on January 24, 1998, in testimony delivered to the Special Committee of the Senate on Security and Intelligence, ''With perhaps the singular exception of the United States, there are more international terrorist groups active here in than in any country in the world.
Nafi, whose visa applications stated that he was Director of Research for WISE, appeared at a conference in Lebanon, in October 1994, of Islamic and opposition leaders opposed to the peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, alongside Dr. Fathi Shikaki.
Nafi was deported from the United States in 1996, following Shallah's ascension to the leadership of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and based on his violation of the stipulations of his visa which dictated that he would be working at WISE in Tampa.
commdocs.house.gov /committees/judiciary/hju64355.000/hju64355_0.htm   (16729 words)

  
 JOURNAL OF THE VERMONT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
In the adoption of which the concurrence of the House is requested.
The Speaker placed before the House the following resolution which was read and in the Speaker’s discretion, placed on the Calendar for action tomorrow under Rule 52.
Whereas, the inability of the states to limit the amendments that a convention is authorized to consider would result in imminent peril to the well-established rights of the citizens of the United States and the duties of the various levels of the U.S. government, and
www.leg.state.vt.us /docs/2002/journal/HJ010111.htm   (2155 words)

  
 Kansas Journal -- January 12, 2000
The House met pursuant to adjournment with Speaker pro tem Mays in the chair.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas, the Senate concurring
States; Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United State Senate; the Speaker,
www.kslegislature.org /journals/2000/hj0112.html   (696 words)

  
 ACR201
A Concurrent Resolution memorizing the Congress of the United States to financially assist members of the National Guard and Reserves of the Armed Forces mobilized in the war on terror.
The Congress of the United States is respectfully memorialized to pass legislation and appropriate funding for loans, grants or other programs that provide financial assistance to Reservists and National Guard personnel called to active duty for an extended period and to consider additional actions that may be warranted.
The Congress of the United States is respectfully memorialized to pass legislation to provide tax relief to Reservists and National Guard personnel called to active duty for an extended period.
www.njleg.state.nj.us /2004/Bills/ACR/201_I1.HTM   (518 words)

  
 MissileThreat :: Georgia S.R. 232
State legislatures are becoming increasingly more vocal in their support for national missile defense, with some ten resoutions passed over the past six years.
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Georgia wish to affirm their support of the government of the United States to take all actions necessary to protect the people of America and future generations, including from attacks by missiles capable of causing mass destruction and loss of American lives.
(3) The General Assembly of Georgia appeals to the President of the United States and Congress to plan and fund a missile defense system beyond 2005 that would consolidate technological advancement and expansion from the limited applications currently planned.
www.missilethreat.com /law/state/ga.html   (383 words)

  
 Illinois House Republicans
A group of House Republicans today unveiled comprehensive new ethics reforms that foster transparency in vendors’ contributions to state officeholders and target ‘pay-to-play’ politics in Illinois.
State Representative Bill Black (R-Danville) said the provisions of the Republican plan address persistent real and perceived problems plaguing Illinois government.
Pritchard, who helped pass the reforms through the Illinois House, said their final approval today is tremendous victory for families statewide “This crisis has truly hit home.
housegop.state.il.us   (592 words)

  
 Office of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In a letter, also signed by the governors of New Hampshire, Illinois, Wisconsin, Vermont, Iowa, West Virginia and North Dakota, congressional leaders were called on to take action before the end of the year.
In the letter, the eight governors said that fast-rising prescription drug costs are a contributing factor to the health care crisis in the U.S. and puts needed medicines out of the financial reach of far too many people.
We also agree that it is crucial that federal legislation prevent potential loopholes that could allow the pharmaceutical industry to cut-off supplies to Canada or otherwise thwart importation efforts.
www.governor.state.mn.us /Tpaw_View_Article.asp?artid=991   (560 words)

  
 Speaker of the House
ConocoPhillips has reached an agreement with the state of Alaska on the pipeline; Exxon and BP need to do the same.
House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today made the following statement after President Bush addressed the nation to mark the one year anniversary of the transfer of Iraqi sovereignty to the Iraqi people...
We have disagreed on policy matters in the past, and I suspect we will disagree again in the future, but we both love this House of Representatives and the great democratic process of representative government.
speaker.house.gov   (1141 words)

  
 ITEM Coalition -- Letter to House Leadership Supporting Tech Act Reauthorization
Fifty-six states and territories have developed programs that increase availability of and access to assistive technology, improve advocacy efforts, and provide important assistive technology information for consumer awareness.
It is critical to reauthorize the Act this year and ensure the continuation of the Assistive Technology Act programs, including the Title I state grant program and the PAAT program.
The withdrawal of funding for the Assistive Technology Act programs would dissolve the infrastructure that the past fifteen years of state and federal partnership has developed, leaving the consumers, providers and advocates who have made great strides towards independence for people with disabilities of every age to take huge steps backward.
www.itemcoalition.org /press/hastert_ltr_(3-12-04).html   (596 words)

  
 Senator Harry Reid -- Democratic Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
the Senate will proceed to executive session and vote on confirmation Leo Gordon, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
During the week of March 13, in addition to the Budget Resolution, the Senate is expected to consider the Debt Limit bill, other executive calendar items, and any other items on the legislative calendar cleared for action.
Democrats will stand united Wednesday to support the priorities of the American people over the special interests.
democrats.senate.gov   (242 words)

  
 Richard Gephardt --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly approves the antitrust settlement reached between the Department of Justice and Microsoft Corp., dismissing almost all the additional sanctions sought by the nine states that had not signed on to the proposed settlement.
As majority and then minority leader of the United States House of Representatives, Richard (Dick) Gephardt was one of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, D.C. The Missouri congressman showed his devotion to upholding the Democratic party's New Deal legacy by aligning himself with labor interests, supporting Medicare and social security, and advocating...
Brief biography of Richard Nixon, the thirty-seventh President of the United States of America.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9311387   (726 words)

  
 Committee on Government Reform Minority Office
In a letter to Homeland Security Inspector General Skinner, Rep. Waxman asks that the Department re-examine the contracts for hurricane housing on cruise ships now that the six-month contract period has concluded and all passenger and cost information known.
The letter includes a preliminary staff analysis indicating that the actual costs to house individuals on the ships were much higher than initially estimated.
In a letter to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rep. Waxman expresses his concern that the President's budget cuts essential vaccine funding.
www.democrats.reform.house.gov   (415 words)

  
 Coalition Letter Against Counterterrorism Proposals 8/1/96
August 1, 1996 Honorable Newt Gingrich Senator Trent Lott Speaker Majority Leader United States House of Representatives United States Senate 2428 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Despite that legislation, which many of us believe severely impacted freedom in the United States, recent events have shown that we are no safer.
Privacy and Proposed Investigations Without Evidence of Criminality We reject the proposition that law enforcement can investigate people in the United States -- and compel disclosure of private information -- absent a reasonable indication of criminal activity.
www.epic.org /privacy/terrorism/coalition_896.html   (536 words)

  
 Leadership Information - Office of the Clerk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The leadership information for the 109th Congress will be available following the outcome of the leadership elections.
Identify and contact your Representative using the Write Your Representative feature on the House Web site.
Find out which Congressional districts are currently vacant.
clerk.house.gov /members/leadership_info.html   (74 words)

  
 Project Vote Smart - Representative Pelosi - Biography
How to send information about yourself for inclusion on the site
Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
Co Chair, AIDS Task Force of the House Democratic Caucus
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 NCHC | Members - Individual Supporters
Our latest report, Building a Better Health System: Specifications for Reform, is available here.
Former Majority Leader of the United States Senate
Former Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
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 Congress.org
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SEXUAL PREDATORS IN R.I. United State Ports - FL
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 Web site for the Democratic Caucus, Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives :: Welcome
Web site for the Democratic Caucus, Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives :: Welcome
Gordon and Science Committee Democrats have introduced the only House legislation to date that acts upon the recommendations of a recent report from the National Academy of Sciences.
This legislation will equip the United States in retaining and creating quality jobs, educating the next generation of scientists and putting resources in place that will insure innovation and the U.S. job market keep pace with international competitors.
sciencedems.house.gov   (269 words)

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