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House of Lords

The Lord Chancellor, as well as being a judge and the cabinet minister responsible for the judiciary and the courts, serves as the Lord Speakerb> of the House of Lords.
On 1st November 1999, the House of Lords was composed of 759 hereditary peers, 26 Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England, and the 545 life peers created by either the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 or the Life Peerages Act 1958.
The Lords Spiritual consist of twenty-six clergymen of the Church of England, namely the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, the Bishop of London, the Bishop of Durham, the Bishop of Winchester and the twenty-one longest-serving bishops of other dioceses.

http://www.brainyencyclopedia.com/encyclopedia/h/ho/house_of_lords.html (2982 words)



Speakerb> (politics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Often the speakerb> performs his duties in a non-partisan manner, but in the United States, the Speakerb> is the most powerful position in the United States House of Representatives and participates in legislating.
The term Speakerb> is usually the title given to the presiding officer of a country's lower house of parliament or congress.
In most cases the speakerb> is elected from amongst the members of the assembly by the members, and no whips are allowed in the selection.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_House (393 words)



Encyclopedia: Speakerb> of the British House of Commons

Upon election, the Speakerb>, by convention, breaks all ties with his or her political party, as it is considered essential that the Speakerb> be seen as an impartial presiding officer.
The Lord Chancellor presides in the Upper House of Parliament, the House of Lords, but this function will be devolved to a separate person under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, the Lord Speakerb>.
The Lords Commissioners are Privy Counsellors appointed by the Monarch of the United Kingdom to exercise, on his or her behalf, certain functions relating to Parliament, including the opening and closing of Parliament, the confirmation of a newly elected Speakerb> of the House of Commons and the granting of Royal...

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Speaker-of-the-British-House-of-Commons (7313 words)



Worldpak 2002 - Speakers

Featured Speakerb>: Frank A Paine, B.Sc., C.Chem., F.R.S.C., F.I.F.S.T., F. Inst.Pkg., and Adjunct Professor Michigan State University School of Packaging.
He is a frequent speakerb> and writer on food and drug law and packaging law topics.
Raymond A. Bourque is director of packaging and processing technology at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., in Lakeville/Middleboro, Mass.

http://www.msu.edu/~package/infocus/speakers.html (7313 words)



BBC News UK POLITICS The role of the Speakerb>

Elected by all members of the House of Commons, the Speakerb> is a respected senior MP.
The Speakerb> acts as chairman during debates, and sees that the rules laid down by the House for the carrying on of its business are observed.
The Speakerb> also represents, or speaks for, the House of Commons in its dealings with the monarch and has the responsibility for maintaining the dignity and privileges of the Commons.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/978265.stm (596 words)



Albuquerque Tribune Online: News

For incumbent House Speakerb> Raymond Sanchez, a Democrat, that means staying away from directly criticizing his opponent and never mentioning his name.
Raymond Sanchez said the $6,000 he donated last election was meant to reimburse the committee for a mailing it had already sent out.
Raymond Sanchez responded to John Sanchez's challenge with a letter of his own, saying he will continue his own pledge, which he traditionally signs with the League of Women Voters to run a positive issue-oriented campaign.

http://www.abqtrib.com/politics/082300_sanchez.shtml (596 words)



The Independence of the Speakerb> (Research Note 38 1997-98)

Should the incumbent Speakerb> be the only candidate, under sub-section 179 (2) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, he or she would be declared duly elected on nomination day.
British practice is that once elected, the Speakerb> continues in office unopposed for as long as he or she remains a Member of Parliament.
Speakerb> Halverson took office in the wake of election promises by the Coalition parties to improve the standing of the Parliament.

http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/rn/1997-98/98rn38.htm (1534 words)



Vanguard - Politics : How Masari routed his opponents

Whether the Speakerb> would act according to the prodding of his supporters or allow the experiences of his earlier life of privation guide his decisions would be obvious in the next few weeks.
They argued that since the Speakerb> did not sit for his certificate examinations during his secondary school, he was not qualified to gain admission into the polytechnic not to talk of obtaining a certificate from it within the time limit of three months.
According to sources close to the Speakerb>, rather than lose sleep over the allegations being made against him, he was starkly reminded of his early childhood of privations and misery and was determined to tell as many members as possible the story of his life.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/politics/september05/25092005/p125092005.html (1574 words)



The Honourable Dan Hays, Speakerb> of the Senate of Canada

The Honourable Dan Hays, Speakerb> of the Senate of Canada, and a parliamentary delegation traveled to the United Kingdom from December 2 to 7, 2003.
Lord Lloyd of Berwick, Chairman of the Speakership of the House Committee, and Rt.
With regard to the duties of the Speakerb> within the Chamber, the Committee was clear that the Speakerb> "should be seen not as an alternative to self-regulation but as an essential part of it".

http://www.sen.parl.gc.ca/dhays/Visits/0312-UK-en.htm (3065 words)



TENN POLITICS: (House Speakerb>) Naifeh's "she dogs"

NASHVILLE (AP) - House Speakerb> Jimmy Naifeh held with tradition Friday and appointed only Democrats as officers of the House's standing committees, to the disappointment of the chamber's 45 Republican members.
The ranks of the Track Shoe Republicans were decimated after the Speakerb> fed them grape Kool-Aid in the form of a yes vote on the income tax.
While the vote for speakerb> was occuring, Dr. Jesse Cannon, a well respected black physician announced in Covington that he is running against Naifeh for his House seat and will campaign for the next two years.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/825612/posts (1094 words)



PN271103Spk Houses of Parliament

The Speakerb> of the House should be elected from among the existing members of the House of Lords for a period of five years (with the possibility of renewal) and be known as Lord Speakerb>.
The Lord Chancellors complex role has evolved over hundreds of years and his duties include acting as Speakerb> in the self-regulating chamber of the House of Lords.
The report of the Lords Committee appointed to consider the future arrangements for the Speakership for the House of Lords is published today.

http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/lords_committee_on_the_speakership_of_the_house/pn271103spk.cfm (524 words)



LankaWeb News

The Speakerb> of Sri Lanka’s parliament, W.J.M. Lokubandara admitted that he has lost control, of the proceedings of the House and said a handful of parliamentarians were behaving as cheaters or criminals (thakkadi) and terrorists in the parliament.
But unfortunately, due to the highly politically charged election of the Speakerb>, W.J.M. Lokubandara has been the center of all controversies in the new parliament.
In an unprecedented attack against his own Members of Parliament in public, the Speakerb> of the House, who admittedly has lost control and respect of the House said in a BBC Sandeshaya interview that the disobedience was limited to only a handful of parliamentarians and did not name names.

http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items04/110604-3.html (568 words)



Online edition of Daily News - Politics

The Minister said it was well-known to both sides that when the Speakerb> was appointed by unanimous consent he was a member of the Bandaranaike family.
Rising at the outset, the Leader of the House, Minister Richard Pathirana said that the Member’s statement constituted a threat to the Speakerb> and asked that the matter be referred to the Committee of Privileges of Parliament.
He particularly referred to his recent ruling against a Supreme Court decision as an example of the Speakerb>’s commitment to uphold the dignity of Parliament which won acclaim from all quarters.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2001/09/08/pol01.html (505 words)



Term Limits - 10 Years Later

Speakerb> Brown intended to pass the speakership on to a white male lieutenant, although the voters briefly got in his way when they elected a Republican Assembly in 1994.
The political phenomenon of the 1990s was the rise of Latino politicians to positions of real power as that community became politically energized.
The corruption scandal of the 1980s was the byproduct of legislators who had long since lost touch with their home districts and whose rationale for being in Sacramento was to squeeze money from special interests in exchange for legislative favors.

http://www.caltax.org/member/digest/jun2000/jun00-4.htm (2162 words)



NBC 10 NEWS - Politics - Finneran Resigns; Vote Pending For New Speakerb>

He was first elected to the House in 1979, and became speakerb> in 1996 after serving as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
Finneran said serving as speakerb> was an "extraordinary opportunity" and he enjoyed every moment of it.
Finneran sent a letter of resignation to the House Clerk Monday morning and a short time later was formally introduced as the new president of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.

http://www.turnto10.com/politics/3763154/detail.html (216 words)



Kidz Online - Streaming Futures

As the 3rd highest ranking official in the United States, the Speakerb> of the House is one of the busiest and most sought-after individuals in the government.
Congressman Dennis Hastert, Speakerb> of the House of Representatives
As Mayor of the second largest city in the United States, L.A., Mayor Hahn knows what he is talking about when it comes to politics.

http://www.kidzonline.org/StreamingFutures/careervideo.asp?careerid=2 (829 words)



Scandal in the Speakerb>'s Office, 2/27/2004 - The Texas Observer

The speakerb> statute also outlaws so-called “legislative bribery.” It’s illegal for a speakerb> candidate to promise a chairmanship, passage of legislation or a campaign contribution to a House member in exchange for a vote in the speakerb>’s election.
As the Observer goes to press, Speakerb> Craddick has recently hired one of the state’s finest criminal defense attorneys to help him respond to a subpoena from a Travis County grand jury investigating the 2002 election.
His entry into the speakerb> race meant Craddick needed to be extra prudent about his campaign activities to stay on the right side of the law.

http://www.texasobserver.org/showArticle.asp?ArticleFileName=040227_f1.htm (3740 words)



RAOnline Bhutan: Bhutan - Politics >> Bhutan's National Assembly > The Speakerb>

The Speakerb> is entitled to all the privileges and status of a cabinet minister.
The existing Speakers Act of 1996 was repealed when the members voted 99 to 43 to introduce a new 2004 Act in which several significant clauses were also changed after intensive debate.
The reasons could vary from Speakers personal incapacity to abuse of office to intentional violation of constitutional provisions.The Act also includes a detailed election procedure for the Speakerb>, an oath of allegiance, and the Speakers power, functions and responsibilities.

http://www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/pol/bt_polnatass02.html (557 words)



St. Lawrence University: Crimmel Colloquium

The principal speakerb> was Professor Todd Gitlin of the New York University.
The coordinator of the second colloquium was Professor William Fox of the Department of Education and the principal speakerb> was Dr. Chester Finn, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute,Washington D.C. It was held on November 9-10, 1998.
The principal speakerb> was David Orr, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College.

http://www.stlawu.edu/crimmel/history.html (517 words)



2004 Republican National Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Absent from the slate of speakers was one of the most respected Republican elders and wife of the late President Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan.
Considered to be one of the most interesting choices for speakers at the convention is a keynote address by Georgia Senator Zell Miller, a conservative Democrat who usually votes with Republicans.
Zell Miller, Keynote Speakerb> and Democratic United States Senator from Georgia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Republican_National_Convention (5166 words)



BlogNomic: 11/07/2004 - 11/13/2004

Any Lord in a Party and not Speakerb> of that Party is referred to as a Member.
The Speakerb> of a Party may transfer any number of his or her Electoral Votes to other members of that Party, provided that no Electoral Votes have been transferred within that Party within the past 24 hours.
If the Lord was already in a Party, he or she loses 10 Confidence and all other Members of the Party lose 5.

http://blognomic.blogspot.com/2004_11_07_blognomic_archive.html (12332 words)



Townhall.com Book Service: Speakerb>: Lessons from Forty Years in Coaching and Politics by Denny Hastert

In Speakerb>: Lessons from Forty Years in Coaching and Politics, Hastert recounts how, as a one-time high school wrestling coach turned congressman, he was called upon to lead the House -- and recalls how he nearly became "acting president" in the aftermath of the disputed 2000 presidential election.
From high school wrestling coach to Speakerb> of the House: Denny Hastert's extraordinary journey to the pinnacle of power
Speakerb> of the House Denny Hastert (R-Ill.) grew up the son of a feed-store owner and still remembers, fondly, a boyhood full of hard work and high dreams -- of riding the feed truck and of living in a state of upstanding, well-meaning people.

http://www.thbookservice.com/products/bookpage.asp?prod_cd=c6542 (339 words)



Vanguard - Politics : Mainstream politics has lifted S-West - Ondo House Speakerb>

Speakerb> alone, it should be to all members of the House.
You will agree that we were all elected and we are all free to be made the speakerb> and in their own wisdom they have decided that some of us be chosen to lead the house.
The States, after joining the mainstream politics, have enjoyed dividend of democracy.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/politics/june05/08062005/p308062005.html (1267 words)



UCR News: Speakerb> to Discuss the Politics of Immigration, Latina Reproduction And Fertility

Speakerb> to Discuss the Politics of Immigration, Latina Reproduction And Fertility
UCR News: Speakerb> to Discuss the Politics of Immigration, Latina Reproduction And Fertility
Latina reproduction and fertility became ground zero in a political war in post-1965 America not just of words, but of public policies and laws.

http://www.newsroom.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/display.cgi?id=818 (537 words)



www.delawareonline.com : The News Journal : LOCAL : UD picks Raymond as graduation speakerb>

Recently retired University of Delaware football coach Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond will deliver the school's commencement address at graduation ceremonies in May, school President David P. Roselle said.
After withdrawing Goodwin's invitation, the university called for nominations on who should replace her as commencement speakerb>.
Instead, the university plans to establish an endowment in his honor.

http://www.delawareonline.com/newsjournal/local/2002/03/22udpicksraymonda.html (537 words)



Thomas Called 'Unworthy' of Giving Graduation Speech -- 05/07/2003

(CNSNews.com) - A petition objecting to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as the University of Georgia Law School commencement speakerb> this month claims Thomas is "unworthy" because of his opinion in the court's December 2000 decision that ended the recount of Florida's votes in the last presidential election.
UGA law professor Donald Wilkes said 11 faculty members and 50 students have signed the petition objecting to Thomas and the "stealthy" selection method for choosing a commencement speakerb>.
"It's a great honor for us to be able to have a Supreme Court justice as our graduation speakerb>," Shipley said, noting that he heard Thomas give "an outstanding speech" at the Georgia Bar Convention this past summer.

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics.asp?Page=\Politics\archive\200305\POL20030507b.html (808 words)



IPDI : Institute For Politics Democracy & The Internet

He is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A. in Politics, 1983) and New York University (M.A. in Politics, 1989).
Noble was recently given a special award as the International Political Consultant of the Year by his peers of the American Association of Political Consultants.
She has spoken frequently on politics and media as well as on the impact of "stand alone journalism" – a phrase she has coined to describe the work that experienced and professional journalist are doing on the web.

http://www.ipdi.org/politicsonline/speakers.htm (14672 words)



cannabisnews.com: Johnson Offers Support

Sanchez, the longtime speakerb> of the House and frequent Johnson foe, faces Albuquerque businessman John Sanchez in the November general election.
Raymond Sanchez has been targeted for defeat by state Republican Party officials who hope to pick up enough seats to seize control of the Legislature.
Gary Johnson has sent out a fund-raising letter to help House Speakerb> Raymond Sanchez's opponent in Albuquerque's House District 15.

http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread6243.shtml (14672 words)



house_03oct07.htm

Speakerb>, this Premier and this government became aware of the fiscal difficulties this province was in the day after we were elected in 1999.
Speakerb>, my question is for the Minister of Energy.
Speakerb>, in my capacity as Attorney General and pursuant to Section 51 of the Judicature Act, I hereby table amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules that were made, pursuant to the Judicature Act, by the Judges of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on May 30, 2003.

http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/hansard/han59-1/house_03oct07.htm (14672 words)



Political News - Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON — The three positions with the most sway over Congress, it can be argued, are majority leader of the Senate, speakerb> of the House and maitre d' of the Palm.
Norman Leonard, 92; Labor Lawyer Was at Forefront of Political Turmoil in U.S. By Valerie J. Nelson
Herbert McClosky, 89, a UC Berkeley political science professor emeritus who performed pioneering research into political beliefs, attitudes and ideologies, died Monday of pneumonia and complications of Parkinson's disease in Oakland.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics (1410 words)

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