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| | Congress for Kids |
 | | Representatives are elected to serve for a period of 2 years. | | | The House of Representatives was established as a result of the Great Compromise. | | | The Constitution states the qualifications for being a Representative. |
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http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_house.htm
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| | Maine House Democrats |
| | Committee chairs are appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President and are generally members of the majority party. | | | Representative Glenn Cummings is serving his third term in the Maine House of Representatives and his first as House Majority Leader. | | | Representative Robert W. Duplessie is serving his fourth term in the Legislature and his second consecutive term as Assistant House Majority Leader. |
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http://www.maine.gov/legis/housedems/leadership/index.html
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| | The House of Representatives |
| | Congress of the United States: The House of Representatives - The House of Representatives Members of the House of Representatives are apportioned among the... | | | House of Representatives - House of Representatives: see Congress of the United States. | | | Apportionment of U.S. House of Representatives, 1950–2000 - 2000 apportionment population1 Number of representatives State Total Resident population U.S. Speakers of the House of Representatives - Dates served Congress Name and state 1789–1791 1 Frederick A. Muhlenberg (Pa.)... |
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http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108856.html
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| | Parliament of Fiji |
| | Under the 1997 Constitution, the House of Representatives at its first sitting after the general election and whenever the office of Speaker is vacant, shall elect as Speaker a person who is not a member of the House but who is qualified to be a candidate for the election to the House. | | | For the purpose of electing the Speaker of the House, the Secretary-General to Parliament presides. | | | The Deputy Speaker is elected from members of the House of Representatives (excluding the Ministers). |
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http://www.parliament.gov.fj/parliament/mp/hr.aspx
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| | Chaplain of the House of Representatives |
| | To serve as Chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives is truly an honor and a privilege. | | | At one and the same time to be a minister of the Lord and an officer serving the United States government responds to a two-fold call to serve others and offer prayer which unites heaven and earth. | | | In March 2000 Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin became the first Roman Catholic priest to be named Chaplain for the United States House of Representatives since the position was created in 1774. |
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http://chaplain.house.gov
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| | Election Information - Office of the Clerk |
| | By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. | | | This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. | | | Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. |
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http://cox.house.gov
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| | House Membership Information - Minnesota House of Representatives |
| | Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives; includes links to member pages, e-mail addresses, and office and telephone numbers. | | | House Leadership: Speaker, Majority Leader, Majority Whip, Assistant Majority Leaders, Speaker Pro Tempore, Minority Leader, and Assistant Minority Leaders. | | | House Membership Information - Minnesota House of Representatives |
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http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/hmem.asp
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| | Welcome to the Office of the Legislative Counsel |
| | The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives is the legislative drafting service of the House of Representatives. | | | On October 26, 1970, the President signed into law the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, title V of which set forth a separate charter for the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives. | | | Welcome to the Office of the Legislative Counsel |
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http://legcoun.house.gov
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| | Representative Grace Napolitano, Proudly Serving the People of the 38th District of California |
| | Napolitano Announces Federal Grant To Build Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Pomona - (Washington D.C.)- Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano (D-Norwalk) is pleased to announce the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval of a $9.9 million grant to construct a senior housing facility in Pomona. | | | Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano (D-Norwalk) joined House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, fellow Democrats and public interest groups to continue to call for the clean up of Washington and get back to the people’s business. | | | Napolitano andFellow Democrats Begin to Challenge the Republican Culture of Corruption with the “Honest Leadership, Open Government” Act - (Washington D.C.)- In a show of unity in the historic Great Hall of the Library of Congress today, Democrats unveiled the “Honest Leadership, Open Government” Act. |
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http://www.napolitano.house.gov
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| | Georgia House of Representatives |
| | Thank you for visiting the Georgia House of Representatives. | | | At the top you will find our global menu bar that takes you to the House, Senate and joint offices of the Georgia Legislature. | | | Welcome to the newly revised Georgia House of Representatives Website! |
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http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2003_04/house
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| | Speaker of the House |
| | The most powerful Republican outside the White House is also the most anonymous. | | | You have been an able leader for the Democratic Caucus in this House and you have helped lead this Congress with honor and distinction. | | | Nancy, we have some serious issues to confront in this new Congress and I look forward to a vigorous debate in the months ahead. |
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http://speaker.house.gov
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| | 2005 North Dakota House of Representatives |
| | The representatives from odd-numbered districts were elected to four-year terms at the November 2002 general election. | | | The representatives from even-numbered districts were elected to four-year terms at the November 2004 general election. | | | Due to vacancies and appointments to fill those vacancies, one representative from district 3, one representative from district 23, and one representative from district 25 were elected to a two-year term at the November 2004 election. |
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http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/59-2005/house
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| | Georgia House of Representatives |
| | Welcome to the virtual home of the Georgia House of Representatives. | | | Here you will find information on Georgia's elected House members, legislation pending before the House, and historical information relating to the House. | | | Glenn Richardson, Speaker - Georgia House of Representatives |
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http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/house
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| | Republicans extend decade of House control - Politics - MSNBC.com |
| | Republicans hold a 227-205 advantage over Democrats in the outgoing House, plus two vacant seats formerly held by Republicans who have retired and one independent who sides with Democrats. | | | Charles Stenholm and Martin Frost, a former party leader and dean of the Texas delegation, were defeated, as were Reps. Max Sandlin and Nick Lampson. | | | Kentucky Democrat Nick Clooney, father of actor George Clooney and brother of the late singer-actress Rosemary Clooney, lost his bid for an open seat to Geoff Davis. |
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6382045
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| | Kids in the House - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives |
| | The Clerk is an officer in the United States House of Representatives, and Kids in the House is the Office of the Clerk's official Web site for kids, parents, and teachers. | | | Meet the Clerk - Learn about the official duties of the Clerk and the history of the office, and read the biographies of the Clerk and the Deputy Clerk. | | | Kids in the House - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives |
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http://clerkkids.house.gov
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| | Welcome to the Missouri House of Representatives Bill Tracking |
| | The official list of Members of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 93rd General Assembly. | | | After a little over a week of work on several important issues called for by Governor Matt Blunt, the Missouri House of Representatives adjourned the special legislative session today in Jefferson City. | | | The Missouri General Assembly meets in Jefferson City each year from January through mid-May to consider changes in Missouri laws. |
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http://www.house.state.mo.us
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| | Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton |
| | October 3, 2005. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who has retained her role as professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center, today issued a statement concerning the nomination of White House Counsel Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court. Click here for more. | | | December 13, 2005.U.S. Representative Melvin L. Watt, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman, today released a letter addressed individually to each of the "Gang of 14" senators who may hold the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito in their hands, urgently requesting a meeting with the bipartisan group this week. | | | After more than two years of repeated effort, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton today managed a bill that will name the new annex of the federal courthouse here for Federal District Court Judge William B. Bryant, the first African American to serve as Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court. Rosa Parks. |
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http://www.norton.house.gov
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| | Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus: |
| | Speaker Bosma will be appealing this ruling to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. | | | On November 30, Judge David S. Hamilton of U.S. Federal Court (Southern District of Indiana) ruled that the name of Jesus Christ cannot be spoken during prayers opening sessions of the Indiana House of Representatives. | | | House Republicans Open Ways and Means Committee to Public with Broadcast over Internet House Republicans Announce 2006 Legislative Agenda Video streaming of the Indiana House of Representatives "A New Direction" Newsletter |
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http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans
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| | Congresswoman Betty McCollum: Serving Minnesota's Families -- |
| | Congresswomanm Betty McCollum joined her House and Senate Democrats in announcing their “Honest Leadership, Open Government” Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse Republican excesses and protect the public trust. | | | Due to the discovery of the toxin Ricin on Capitol Hill, incoming mail service to Congressional offices in Washington, DC continues to be slow and sporadic. | | | McCollum Urges Anti-Corruption Reforms for Republican Controlled U.S. House |
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http://www.mccollum.house.gov
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| | The Official Website of Congressman Lee Terry |
| | Terry and his colleagues want to make sure government employees, including Members of Congress and the Administration, pay a stiff penalty for violating the public's trust by forfeiting their retirement benefits if convicted of certain federal offenses related to abuse of power. | | | Washington, D.C. – Representative Lee Terry (NE-02) today introduced the Public Trust and Accountability Act (PTA Act). | | | Legislation would eliminate benefits for federal employees, including Members of Congress and the Administration, convicted of “white-collar” crimes |
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http://leeterry.house.gov
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| | South Carolina Legislature Online |
| | The South Carolina House of Representatives consists of 124 members elected November 2, 2004, to serve until Monday after the General Election in November of 2006. | | | The 2005-2006 House of Representatives is currently made up of 74 Republicans and 49 Democrats with 1 vacancy. | | | Pursuant to Section 2-1-10 of the 1976 Code, amended by Act 991 of 1974, Act 173 of 1981 and Act 312 of 1982, beginning with the 1974 General Election, members of the House of Representatives are elected from 124 single member districts. |
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http://www.scstatehouse.net/html-pages/house2.html
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| | House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi |
| | An independent commission is critical to restoring Americans’ confidence that the federal government will adequately respond to disasters, and keep them safer. | | | Get the latest news and info from the House Democratic Leader. | | | House Democrats are committed to immediate change to lead this country in a new direction, to put an end to Republican business as usual, and to make certain this nation's leaders serve the people's interests, not special interests. |
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http://democraticleader.house.gov
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| | US House of Representatives renews Myanmar sanctions - Forbes.com |
| | WASHINGTON (AFX) - The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a resolution renewing a one-year ban on all imports from military-ruled Myanmar, as part of sanctions for repression of democratic opposition and human rights concerns. | | | US House of Representatives renews Myanmar sanctions - Forbes.com | | | The House adopted the resolution by a 423-2 vote, officials said. |
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http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2005/06/22/afx2104970.html
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| | New Scientist Breaking News - Biases revealed in US House of Representatives |
| | They include Republican representatives Tancredo, Shadegg, Ryun, and Schaffer, and Democrat representatives Schakowsky, McGovern, Solis, Pelosi, and Woolsey. | | | Doubts over new judging system for ice skating | | | For example, strong Republicans are happy the Republican majority is currently voting together to pass many Republican policies. |
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http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7386
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| | Your Representative |
| | The Ohio House of Representatives is composed of 99 members. | | | Every 10 years, following the federal census, the total population of the state is divided by 99, to arrive at the approximate population for each district. | | | In the 126th General Assembly, this figure is approximately 110,000 residents per House district. |
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http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Representatives.jsp
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| | CNN.com Election 2004 - U.S. House of Representatives |
| | • The U.S. House of Representatives' 435 members are elected to two-year terms, with elections held in the fall of every even-numbered year (i.e. | | | CNN.com Election 2004 - U.S. House of Representatives | | | Each member represents a single district drawn by each state. |
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http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/house
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| | Congressman Rush Holt Website |
| | 1019 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. Phone - (202) 225-5801 Fax - (202) 225-6025 |
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| | Maine House of Representatives: Representatives |
| | County Delegations - a list showing which members of the Maine House of Representatives and Maine State Senate represent towns and cities in each of Maine's 16 counties | | | Representatives Prohibited from Running Again in 2006 by Maine Term Limits Law | | | The Maine House of Representatives consists of 151 members (74 Democrats, 73 Republicans, 1 Green Independent and 3 Unenrolled members) plus two nonvoting members representing the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe. |
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http://janus.state.me.us/house/reps.htm
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| | Nigeria Congress |
| | There are 360 members of the House of Representative representing the 774 local governments in the Nigerian Federation. | | | The Lower House as it is sometimes called is one of the two houses in the National Assembly. | | | Alphabetical List of Members of the House of Representatives for 1999-2003 |
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http://www.nigeriacongress.org/reps.htm
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| | Roll Call Newspaper Online Index |
| | House and Senate Democrats gather in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Wednesday to unveil their legislative proposal to reform ethics and lobbying rules. | | | Check out Roll Call’s new Election Map, which provides the latest information and analysis on all of the 2006 House and Senate races. | | | It’s not everyday that the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Great Hall features an iMac G5 monitor playing animated Macbeth and Julius Caesar films. |
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| | house.mi.gov - Find a Representative |
| | Leadership in the House is headed by the Speaker of the House, currently Craig DeRoche, who makes committee appointments and designates which committee(s) each Representative will serve on. | | | A table listing all 110 Michigan Representatives and their contact information, including office phone numbers and e-mail addresses. | | | Use this clickable district map to find which district you reside in. |
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http://house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp
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| | House of Representatives - Home |
| | HOR Complex, Constitution Hills, 1126 Quezon City, Philippines +632.9315001 | | | Copyright © 1998-2005 House of Representatives, Congress of the Philippines. | | | 20 January 2006 03:27:33 PM Speaker Jose de Venecia launched a major housing program for 2,200 members of the elite Scout Rangers at their camp in San Miguel, Bulacan Thursday in the first key housing project for members of the Armed Forces. |
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http://www.congress.gov.ph
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| | Rep. PETER DeFAZIO, Fourth District, OREGON |
| | U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) today criticized the Republican majority for using the House of Representatives to attack one member of Congress for his position on the Iraq war. | | | House Republicans Use House Of Representatives To Attack Decorated War Veteran And Congressman, Opposed To Iraq War | | | In a speech from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio today stated that the best way we can honor those who have proudly served in the Armed Forces on Veterans day is to establish mandatory funding in the federal budget for the Veterans Administration. |
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http://defazio.house.gov
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| | Journal of the House of Representatives Home Page: U.S. Congressional Documents |
| | From its inaugural session, the United States House of Representatives has kept a journal of its proceedings in accordance with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which provides that: | | | It notes the matters considered by the House and the votes and other actions taken. | | | Journal of the House of Representatives Home Page: U.S. Congressional Documents |
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| | Roster of the House of Representative of Alabama, by Name |
| | Roster of the House of Representative of Alabama, by Name | | | You should include the name of the House member you wish to contact in the subject line of the e-mail. | | | Be advised that this e-mail address is a central e-mail post office that House employees use to forward a printed copy of the email to members. |
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http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/houseroster_alpha.html
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| | Congressman Devin Nunes -- California's 21st Congressional District |
| | Congressman Devin Nunes complies with the rules and regulations of the US House of Representatives Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards and is solely responsible for the content of this website. | | | A listing of bills to be considered in the House today | | | In Case You Missed It: Who’s Really Lying About Iraq? |
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http://www.nunes.house.gov
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| | Legislative Activities - Office of the Clerk |
| | For legislative information about previous Congresses, please see Congressional History in Historical Highlights. | | | The procedures of the U.S. House of Representatives and the legislative process. | | | Roll Call votes are compiled through the electronic voting machine by the House Tally Clerks under the direction of Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House. |
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http://clerk.house.gov/legisAct/votes.html
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