Articles related to "House Of Representatives"
Caucuses and Cohesion in the United States Congress
What are congressional caucuses? What do they do?
• u.s. congress • house of representatives • senate • congress watch • caucus
What are congressional caucuses? What do they do?
• u.s. congress • house of representatives • senate • congress watch • caucus
Cosponsorship and the United States Congress
What is cosponsorship, and why is it important in the United States Congress?
• cosponsorship • congress • united states • congress watch • house of representatives
What is cosponsorship, and why is it important in the United States Congress?
• cosponsorship • congress • united states • congress watch • house of representatives
Governor John Baldacci
Governor John Baldacci of Maine was born in Bangor, Maine on January 30, 1955. Baldacci was first elected to public office in 1978, when he became a member of the Bangor City Council. In 1982 he was elected to the Maine Senate and in 1994, Baldacci went to Washington to represent Maine’s second district in the House of Representatives. He is now Maine's governor.
• governor • maine • baldacci • u.s. house of representatives • dirigo health plan
Governor John Baldacci of Maine was born in Bangor, Maine on January 30, 1955. Baldacci was first elected to public office in 1978, when he became a member of the Bangor City Council. In 1982 he was elected to the Maine Senate and in 1994, Baldacci went to Washington to represent Maine’s second district in the House of Representatives. He is now Maine's governor.
• governor • maine • baldacci • u.s. house of representatives • dirigo health plan
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
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
Lupus...Ignored by Congress
A bill to provide funds for Lupus research, has been sitting on the shelf in Congress. How long must the victims of this autoimmune disorder wait?
• lupus • autoimmune • congress • house of representatives • medical research
A bill to provide funds for Lupus research, has been sitting on the shelf in Congress. How long must the victims of this autoimmune disorder wait?
• lupus • autoimmune • congress • house of representatives • medical research
Mike Michaud: Representing Maine
<p>On November 2, 2004, Mike Michaud was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the second congressional district of Maine. This is Michaud’s second term in the U.S. House of Representatives, though he represented the people of Maine for many years in both the Maine legislature and the Maine Senate. But who is Mike Michaud?</p>
• maine • u.s. house of representatives • mike michaud • politicians • politics
<p>On November 2, 2004, Mike Michaud was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the second congressional district of Maine. This is Michaud’s second term in the U.S. House of Representatives, though he represented the people of Maine for many years in both the Maine legislature and the Maine Senate. But who is Mike Michaud?</p>
• maine • u.s. house of representatives • mike michaud • politicians • politics
TALES...LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
Update on the current goings-on in the 77th Texas Legislature.
• texas politics • texas news • 77th texas legislature • texas house of representatives • texas senate
Update on the current goings-on in the 77th Texas Legislature.
• texas politics • texas news • 77th texas legislature • texas house of representatives • texas senate
The Peacetime Draft Comes to America
In the spring of 1940 with the world order collapsing, a group of private citizens pushed reluctant politicians to enact a selective service law.
• selective service • draft • conscription • mtca • france
In the spring of 1940 with the world order collapsing, a group of private citizens pushed reluctant politicians to enact a selective service law.
• selective service • draft • conscription • mtca • france
The Student Loan Scandal
More students and their families need help covering the cost of tuition, making student loans an $85 billion industry.
• student loan • scandal • house of representatives • code of conduct • preferred lender
More students and their families need help covering the cost of tuition, making student loans an $85 billion industry.
• student loan • scandal • house of representatives • code of conduct • preferred lender
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HANNIBAL HAMLIN, PART I
Hannibal Hamlin was Vice President during all but several weeks of the Civil War, but he is almost forgotten by history. Learn about this interesting man who more than once almost changed our history.
• hamlin • lincoln • republican • democratic • democrat
Hannibal Hamlin was Vice President during all but several weeks of the Civil War, but he is almost forgotten by history. Learn about this interesting man who more than once almost changed our history.
• hamlin • lincoln • republican • democratic • democrat
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
CACTUS JACK GARNER: "NOT WORTH A BUCKET OF WARM....."
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
• garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
• garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
Canadian Pharmacists Respond
Canadian pharmacists and drug distributors fear Canadian supplies could be affected if Americans are allowed to import prescription meds from Canada.
• medicare part d • medicare beneficiaries • drug prices • high cost of medications • canadian pharmacies
Canadian pharmacists and drug distributors fear Canadian supplies could be affected if Americans are allowed to import prescription meds from Canada.
• medicare part d • medicare beneficiaries • drug prices • high cost of medications • canadian pharmacies
Congress.org: A Valuable Populist Resource
An introduction to Congress.org, a great new site designed to help the citizen become more aware of, and more involved in, the political process.
• congress.org • zip code • congress watch • u.s. congress • house of representatives
An introduction to Congress.org, a great new site designed to help the citizen become more aware of, and more involved in, the political process.
• congress.org • zip code • congress watch • u.s. congress • house of representatives
Electoral Reform in the U.S. Congress
In all the media hype after the 2000 Presidential Election, legislative efforts to reform the electoral system have been ignored. Read all about 'em right here.
• congress • senate • house • house of representatives • legislation
In all the media hype after the 2000 Presidential Election, legislative efforts to reform the electoral system have been ignored. Read all about 'em right here.
• congress • senate • house • house of representatives • legislation
H.R. 77: Abortion, Contraception, Autonomy and the Constitution
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
• h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
• h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART I
Henry Clay was the Presidential nominee of three different political parties during his career. His service to his country included a long career in Congress where he authored several important compromises which avoided armed conflict prior to the Civil War. But for all his honors, he never got the one he wanted most.
• clay • randolph • congress • house of representatives • senate
Henry Clay was the Presidential nominee of three different political parties during his career. His service to his country included a long career in Congress where he authored several important compromises which avoided armed conflict prior to the Civil War. But for all his honors, he never got the one he wanted most.
• clay • randolph • congress • house of representatives • senate
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II)
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
• president • congress • house • senate • representative
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
• president • congress • house • senate • representative
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART V)
Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Harrison and McKinley had considerable experience in Congress, which helped them when they were elected President. All of these Presidents were capable political leaders who accomplished many of their goals. In this article we will examine how their years in Congress related to their terms as President.
• hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland • harrison
Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Harrison and McKinley had considerable experience in Congress, which helped them when they were elected President. All of these Presidents were capable political leaders who accomplished many of their goals. In this article we will examine how their years in Congress related to their terms as President.
• hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland • harrison
JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART I
James Monroe was the last of the Virginia Dynasty elected to the White House. He was also the last Revolutionary War veteran to be elected President. This article traces his career from war hero to diplomat.
• monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
James Monroe was the last of the Virginia Dynasty elected to the White House. He was also the last Revolutionary War veteran to be elected President. This article traces his career from war hero to diplomat.
• monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART I
Presidents have lives after they leave the White House. Many continued to serve their countries in positions of public service. This series of article will examine what the Presidents did after they left the White House. Some of their stories may surprise you.
• white house • president • university of virginia • washington • adams
Presidents have lives after they leave the White House. Many continued to serve their countries in positions of public service. This series of article will examine what the Presidents did after they left the White House. Some of their stories may surprise you.
• white house • president • university of virginia • washington • adams
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
Midnight Ride Through Georgia: Passing the GI Bill
The GI Bill of Rights did more to create today's American society than any other single piece of 20th Century legislation. But its timely passage in the spring of 1944 was nearly sabotaged by a withheld proxy vote. Only a manhunt for a missing congressman and a wild ride through the Georgia night could save the day.
• gi bill • american legion • veterams • 52-20 club • va
The GI Bill of Rights did more to create today's American society than any other single piece of 20th Century legislation. But its timely passage in the spring of 1944 was nearly sabotaged by a withheld proxy vote. Only a manhunt for a missing congressman and a wild ride through the Georgia night could save the day.
• gi bill • american legion • veterams • 52-20 club • va
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE: HOW IT WORKS
A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about.
• president • vice-president • senate • house of representatives • election
A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about.
• president • vice-president • senate • house of representatives • election
The Political Race for Diversity
After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?
• diversity • politics • race • midterm elections • democrat
After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?
• diversity • politics • race • midterm elections • democrat
The Three/Fifths Compromise
Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals.
• u s constitution • three/fifths compromise • constitutional convention • articles of confederation • james madison
Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals.
• u s constitution • three/fifths compromise • constitutional convention • articles of confederation • james madison
Third Time's The Charm, Part II
William Jennings Bryan was the only person to be runner-up in a Presidential election three times. He was also the youngest person ever nominated for President by a major political party. Although his government service only included four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State, he had a dramatic effect on U.S. politics at the turn of the century, and started the movement that eventually became the modern Democratic Party.
• bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
William Jennings Bryan was the only person to be runner-up in a Presidential election three times. He was also the youngest person ever nominated for President by a major political party. Although his government service only included four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State, he had a dramatic effect on U.S. politics at the turn of the century, and started the movement that eventually became the modern Democratic Party.
• bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, THE GREAT COMMONER, PART I
William Jennings Bryan was one of only two men nomonated for president three times, and the only man to be runner-up three times. Read how he built the first modern Democratic Party coalition that elected Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt.
• william jennings bryan • william mckinley • alton parker • democratic • republican
William Jennings Bryan was one of only two men nomonated for president three times, and the only man to be runner-up three times. Read how he built the first modern Democratic Party coalition that elected Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt.
• william jennings bryan • william mckinley • alton parker • democratic • republican
Clauses in the Haystack: H.R. 1 and Corporal Punishment
This article examines a tiny clause in President Bush's education bill that would prevent subjects of corporal punishment from trying to overturn corporal punishment laws in federal court.
• george w. bush • education • corporal punishment • house of representatives • congress
This article examines a tiny clause in President Bush's education bill that would prevent subjects of corporal punishment from trying to overturn corporal punishment laws in federal court.
• george w. bush • education • corporal punishment • house of representatives • congress
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
H.R. 123: Guns and Lawyers in the House
Rep. Bob Barr of Georgia has sponsored a bill that would make it illegal for citizens to sue gun makers in federal court for damages associated with gun injury or death. Find out more about the bill, and how you can get involved, right here...
• bob barr • congress • house of representatives • congress watch • h.r. 123
Rep. Bob Barr of Georgia has sponsored a bill that would make it illegal for citizens to sue gun makers in federal court for damages associated with gun injury or death. Find out more about the bill, and how you can get involved, right here...
• bob barr • congress • house of representatives • congress watch • h.r. 123
John Quincy Adams Dies in Congress
John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.
• john quincy adams • john quincy adams collapses in house of representa • john quincy adams dies in congress • john quincy adams dies after voting against mexica • john quincy adams protests mexican war
John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.
• john quincy adams • john quincy adams collapses in house of representa • john quincy adams dies in congress • john quincy adams dies after voting against mexica • john quincy adams protests mexican war
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART VI
In this final article in the series, we examine the retirement of the most recent presidents. Some have continued to play a major role in politics, while others have limited their activities to the private or humanitarian sectors. The most recent ex-President has been very visible in both the political and private sectors.
• johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
In this final article in the series, we examine the retirement of the most recent presidents. Some have continued to play a major role in politics, while others have limited their activities to the private or humanitarian sectors. The most recent ex-President has been very visible in both the political and private sectors.
• johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
As the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal also is the first elected Indian-American governor and the first non-white Louisiana governor since Reconstruction.
• bobby jindal • louisiana governor • indian-american governor • "new louisiana" • mike foster
As the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal also is the first elected Indian-American governor and the first non-white Louisiana governor since Reconstruction.
• bobby jindal • louisiana governor • indian-american governor • "new louisiana" • mike foster
Missouri Compromise of 1819
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
• missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.
• missouri compromise of 1819 • slavery in the territories • slave states versus free states • slavery issue • house of representatives
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART I
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
• president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Although most Presidential inaugurations follow the established traditions and customs, some have deviated significantly. Some have taken place in different places, on dates other than the one designated by the Contitution, and been presided over by officials other than the Chief Justice. We will examine these variations from the norm.
• president • inauguration • washington • jefferson • madison
Running A “Front Porch” Campaign: The Brilliance of Mark Hanna
This article examines the Election of 1896 and how William McKinley won virtually campaiging from his front porch.
• campaign • massachusetts • john kerry • candidates • 19th century
This article examines the Election of 1896 and how William McKinley won virtually campaiging from his front porch.
• campaign • massachusetts • john kerry • candidates • 19th century
The Bravest Woman in America: Part 2
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
• ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
• ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Local Politics of Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
• early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.
• early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Rise of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy, born to a life of privilege, suffered from great medical problems through much of his life, but certainly found success nonetheless.
• john f. kennedy • world war ii hero • kennedy's medical problems • presidential election of 1960 • first televised debates
John F. Kennedy, born to a life of privilege, suffered from great medical problems through much of his life, but certainly found success nonetheless.
• john f. kennedy • world war ii hero • kennedy's medical problems • presidential election of 1960 • first televised debates
THIRD PARTIES: THE FREE SOIL PARTY, PART II
The Free Soil Party existed for just six years, but it changed the course of American history. In addition to changing a presidential election, it elected three of the most powerful Senators of their day, including a future Chief Justice and a future Vice President.
• free soil • american party • know-nothing • republican • liberty party
The Free Soil Party existed for just six years, but it changed the course of American history. In addition to changing a presidential election, it elected three of the most powerful Senators of their day, including a future Chief Justice and a future Vice President.
• free soil • american party • know-nothing • republican • liberty party
Three/Fifths Ratio Not New
When the framers of the U. S Constitution were drawing up that document, they faced many obstacles that required much debate and ultimate compromise.
• three/fifths ratio • u. s. constitution • articles of confederation • three/fifths compromise • james madison
When the framers of the U. S Constitution were drawing up that document, they faced many obstacles that required much debate and ultimate compromise.
• three/fifths ratio • u. s. constitution • articles of confederation • three/fifths compromise • james madison
BLACK INVENTORS
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward