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US Senators and Representatives
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives constitutes the United States Congress. Ask and answer here about the functions, powers, and public lives of US Senators and Representatives.
1,450 Questions
How many new pallets and skids were made in the U.S. in 2000?
In 2000, about 429 million new wood pallets and skids were manufactured in the United States. Used and/or repaired pallets added an additional 233 million to this total.
Why do we have 100 US Senators in the USA?
Because the US Constitution determined that two Senators would serve from each US State, and since 1959 when Hawaii became the 50th state, that meant that 100 senators would make up the Upper House in the US Congress.
What two states are called the twin states?
New Hampshire and Vermont are twin states, and for one reason. They are so very close to being the exact same size. New Hampshire is larger by 300+ square miles.
Who are the jury members in The Devil and Daniel Webster?
* King Philip (Metacomet the Indian Chief)
* Thomas Dale * Thomas Morton
* Blackbeard the pirate (Edward Teach)
* Reverend John Smeet
* Walter Butler
* Simon Girty
Each member of the house represents a?
Each member of the House of Representatives represents their respective congressional district from which they originate .
Some religions and beliefs claim that the world's age is different than what is
claimed by scientists, just as some beliefs claim that there's heaven
and hell, or a god, while there is no scientific proof for their existence.
Because common sense is not an objective thing, and science does change with time, some people refuse to accept certain scientific theories that contradict their beliefs (which are their common sense). Their beliefs may not make sense to you, but they have the right to believe in whatever they want. And it is generally unwise to claim that information generated through science is "proven" or "factual". Better to leave those matters open, as suggested above. The danger is that when some new scientific insight comes to light, people coming from faith-based beliefs sometimes come to the illogical conclusion that if science is wrong, our religious texts must be right.
When the US Vice President is absent who presides over Senate meetings?
When the VP is not present, the President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate. By custom, the Senate elects the most senior Senator of the majority party to be the President Pro Temp. What ends up happening though, is that the position it delegated to the majority party's junior Senators so that they can learn about how the Senate floor works.
What is North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan's stance on the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
On March 27, 2013, Senator Hagan announced that she supports marriage rights for same-sex couples.
In February 2012, Senator Hagan spoke publicly against a similar ban on same-sex marriage which will be the subject of a public referendum in North Carolina in November 2012. Senator Kagan urged North Carolina voters to reject that ban, saying that it have negative consequences.
Where does the money come from that gets paid to professors?
60% comes from tax payers and 40% comes from the federal government. 60% comes from tax payers and 40% comes from the federal government.
No, that is not true.
Members of Congress receive retirement and health benefits under the same plans available to other federal employees. They become vested after five years of full participation.
As it is for all other federal employees, congressional retirement is funded through taxes and the participants' contributions. Members of Congress under FERS ( Federal Employees Retirement System) contribute 1.3 percent of their salary into the FERS retirement plan and pay 6.2 percent of their salary in Social Security taxes.
Members of Congress are not eligible for a pension until they reach the age of 50, but only if they've completed 20 years of service. Members are eligible at any age after completing 25 years of service or after they reach the age of 62. Members of Congress have to serve at least 5 years to even receive a pension.
The amount of a congressperson's pension depends on the years of service and the average of the highest 3 years of his or her salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member's retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary.
Where does Elizabeth Dole live?
Elizabeth Dole made an unsuccessful attempt at the nomination for United States President in 2000. She currently lives in North Carolina.
How many Democrats are in the house of representatives?
As of April, 2008: {source: http://clerk.house.gov/ } Democrats = 233 Republicans = 198 ; Independents =0 ; ; Vacancies =4 :
Where did Rosslyn VA get its name?
During the colonial period, Rosslyn's shoreline contained a landing for Awbrey's ferry, which transported travelers to and from Georgetown. A community that gradually developed behind the shore became known as Ross Lynn, the name of a local farm.
Actor and former US Senator Fred Dalton Thompson was 73 years old when he died on November 1, 2015. (birthdate: August 19, 1942)
