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The longest filibusters in the history of the US Senate by Sadonna Kimberly A filibuster is a tool which is used in the United States Senate by a Senator which allows them to hold the floor by engaging in long debates or idle conversation. This allows them to stall the vote on a piece of legislation while raising public awa... More> Canada's senators: Figureheads vs. representatives by Luciea The importance of Senators in Canada is undeniable. Senators are extra voices in the government. Unfortunately the effectiveness of Senators is undermined by the fact these individuals do not contribute justified views. Although this class group pro... More>
	The differences between the US House and Senate by Charles Ray When the United States was founded and the national institutions were established, special attention was given to the construction and functions of the legislature. Two Houses of the Congress were established to have very different functions. The Ho... More> What it means when the Senate uses "reconciliation" by Lindsay Rosen Political jargon can be enough to make even interested Americans want to tear their hair out and maintain relative political ignorance, but understanding basic terms like ‘reconciliation’ are essential to analyzing policy and forming opi... More>
The differences between a senator and a representative in the US by Mary Hale Congress, in our government, is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. While both parties are of equal importance in the law making process, there are some major, and very important, differences in their responsibilities. ... More> NY's new Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand by Ken Spitze On January 27, 2009, Kirsten Gillibrand became the junior US Senator from New York. Governor David Paterson appointed her to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who became Secretary of State. Sen. Gillibrand had served one term in the US House of Repres... More>
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