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Articles related to "Congresses"
H.R. 2120: Equity in Contraceptive Coverage Why do insurance companies cover Viagra, but not the Pill? An important bill before the Congress aims to change that situation. Read all about it right here... congress • congress watch • contraceptives • pill • house of representatives
John McCain: Renegade Republican Senator John McCain is a Republican by principle, but is often at odds with the leadership of his party, including President Bush. mccain • bush • administration • congress • republican
What's in a Budget? Just say "federal budget," and most people will run away screaming. But there are some simple things to keep in mind that can make understanding the budget proposals submitted to Congress a whole lot easier to understand. congress watch • congress • senate • house • representatives
International Kabbalah Congress The 2008 International Kabbalah Congress aims to make unity and love beyond all differences possible, for the attendees, and later, for humanity. international kabbalah congress • unity and love beyond all differences • unity and love • unity • love
Congress and the Mortgage Industry Congress has decided to step into the mortgage market. Will they help the consumer or simply end up costing them more money? mortgage industry • congress • mortgage brokers • mortgage professionals • consumer disclosure
Congress Raises Indecency Fine Congress raised the indecency fine tenfold. What is that saying about us? indecency • indecency fine • fcc • kevin martin • without a trace
Mormons in the U.S. Congress This article lists the 16 Mormons who currently serve in the 110th U.S. Congress and comments on their comparative voting records. mormons in congress • mormon senators • mormon representatives • mormon legislators • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
Poetry at the Library of Congress If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler. library of congress • poetry web site • poet laureate • presidental poetry • featured poetry webcast
The Congress of Vienna The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia. prussia and the napoleonic wars • germany napoleonic wars • prussia and german federation • austria and german confederation • congress of vienna and prussia
The First Continental Congress The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest. first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
What is the Role of Congress? The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing. what does congress do • congressional roles responsibilities duties • constitution • federalist papers • expressed power
"Twentieth World Congress of Philosophy" to Meet philosophy World Congress of Philosophy paideia: philosophy educating humanity • conference
Congress Considers Imposing New Broadcast Standards Fallout from the "Super Bowl" continues as congress considers reimposting broadcast decency standards. Learn what shows TV critics consider to be the best and worst. News and notes from the world of televison. Also, this week in televison history remembers "Misfits of Science" and a "friendless" Courtney Cox. courtney cox • misfits of science • now • bill moyers • pbs
Congress Considers New Trade Legislation Controversial trade legislation is slated for debate. fast track • gatt • gatt • imf • imf
Congress Deals IMF Major Setback Funding for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in jeopardy. imf • international monetary fund • asia bailout • financial crisis • world bank
Congress Gears Up For IMF-Funding Debate imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • bretton woods
Congress Moves Closer to IMF Funding Request IMF may get U.S. funds after all. international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • imf
Congress Requests More Information on IMF Congress sends President Clinton a Letter on the IMF international monetary fund • imf • imf • imf • imf
Congress Tackles IMF Tax Subsidy Issue Find out why IMF employees pay no taxes. international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • congressman ed royce • taxation
Franchising and the Law, Part I: Another Bill Heads to Congress Franchisee advocates have been trying to build a level playing field for years. Franchisors have opposed every attempt to regulate the industry. With a bipartisan bill introduced at the end of the 105th Congress and a new bill scheduled for release in the next few weeks, both parties are holding their breaths. franchising • franchisor • franchisee • law • contract
IMF Skepticism Grows in Congress Supporters of increased IMF funding are dealt another setback. international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • indonesia • thailand
Microsoft vs. Congress Article explaining Congress and Orrin Hatch should approach Microsoft, and whether Microsoft is a monopoly. senate judiciary committee • microsoft monopoly • regulating microsoft • windows • bill gates
New IMF Strategy Emerges in Congress Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
World Parks Congress in South Africa Press release on IUCN World Parks Congress parks • environment • nature
Are Oil Company Profits Excessive? This article was inspired by listening to an oil company CEO testify before congress about why they make so much money and who is to blame. oil profits • excessive profits • ceo • energy • gasoline prices
China's NPC 2007 session Never before have the debates at National People's Congress of China been so heated as the new laws and policies will define China's future. china • new policies • national people's congress • new laws • social issues
Congressional Beliefs Matter A faith-based look at legislators Joseph Lieberman, Mary Bono, John Tierney and Earl Blumenauer. religion • congress • legislation • elections • environment
Mortgage Market Update With so many people affected by the current mortgage crisis, it's important to stay up to date and alert. Here are the latest happenings in the mortgage industry. mortgage • subprime • default • borrower • congress
New Super Pill for Heart Disease A new pill is to be tested in Spain that combines aspirin, statins, and ACE inhibitors – the three main therapies used to fight heart disease. polypill • ace inhibitors • statins • 20% less • heart disease
A General Endorsement Every generation or two a political leader rises from among the general officers of the American military. The time has come for another in Gen. Wesley Clark. general • president • government • army • campaign
Caving In To Censorship Congress uses the farce of the "culture of violence" to control entertainment. first amendment • violence • culture of violence • congress • entertainment
Cracks in the Façade of Bush Inc. It is true that the Emperor Nero fiddled from the balcony of his Imperial palace while Rome burned in the 10th century AD because he lacked the wit to lead the charge to save the city. Is George W. Bush our Nero? Is he wasting valuable time lunching with school children while to nation sinks deeper into a war without a leader? bush • anthrax • congress • republicans • democrates
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART X) George Herbert Walker Bush served only two short terms in the House of Representatives, but he gained valuable experience as a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. In this final article in the series, we will examine his brief Congressional career and learn why it came to a sudden end. bush • nixon • johnson • republican • democratic
JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him. john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
Of Wharves and Curls Tales Do Make Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller. portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
South Africa's Election: The ANC and Disunity South Africa's election was held on 14 April and the ANC won by a substantial margin, but as tends to be true of most things in South African politics, the real story of the election was not the election itself. south africa elections • anc • african national congress • ifp • incatha freedom party
Ted Kooser: New Poet Laureate Nebraskan Ted Kooser appointed poet laureate. poet laureate • american poetry • library of congress
The American Poet Laureate This article gives an overview of the purpose and responsibilites of the position of the American Poet Laureate. It also offers the complete list of poets who have held that position, beginning in 1937. poet laureate • congress • poets
The Collapse of the Confederation By the late 1780s, Americans were growing increasingly unhappy with their government. What was the problem? confederation congress • articles of confederation • shays's rebellion
The Power of A Book Take a brief look at Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and how a book can change an important aspect in history. literature • food • congress • politics • reform
Waste Products An article on wasteful government regulation of toilets in the United States, by Philip D. Harvey (author of "Government Creep"). regulation • regulations • toilets • toilet • congress
Music Libraries on the Internet I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING. programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
Abigail Adams Abigail Adams' values regarding domesticity, women's rights, slavery and politics were shaped by society but changed to leave her revolutionary ideals incomplete. abigail adams • john adams • thomas jefferson • continental congress • united states
Betsy Ross: American Patriot A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots. betsy ross • religious society of friends • william franklin • george washington • continental congress
Ervin Laszlo & Michael Laitman Crisisologist Professor Ervin Laszlo and Kabbalist Rav Michael Laitman, PhD present the global crisis and its solution. kabbalah • global crisis • modern science • ervin laszlo • michael laitman
How Belgium Gained Independence In 1830 Belgium finally gained independence from the Dutch, with Leopold I becoming King of Belgium. It was declared a neutral country, which lasted until World War I. king of belgium • belgium independence • king leopold • congress of vienna • holland
James Madison James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson. james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
January Poet-Paramahansa Yogananda The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. This article focuses on his poem, "On Coming to the New-Old Land-America." january poet-paramahansa yogananda • city of sparta • on coming to the new old land america • sleeping memories • pilgrim poem |
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