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...Constitution provides that during a session of Congress neither house may "adjourn for more than three days." Last week, accordingly, both houses went through the motion of meeting a couple of times. One token meeting of the Senate, with two members present, lasted just three seconds - a speed rec ord of sorts. The week's performance, which included a July 4th holiday, might stand as a symbol of the 88th Congress - the do-nothingest of modern times...
From March 20 to April 15, this group sits in almost continuous session until the sifting is completed. The Committee's deliberations begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m.; often the group will adjourn for dinner and then return to sit until midnight. Like most committees the FCAS usually makes a decision by reaching some kind of consensus. Heated discussions on the merits of a candidate are not uncommon, however, and if the Committee is split the decision is made by a formal vote...
Vermont Democrat Philip Hoff, 38, first Governor of his party in Vermont since 1854, went before a state legislature ruled 4 to 1 by Republicans. Hoff played it cagey. Promising the legislators a "new and fresh approach," he thereupon suggested that they adjourn...
...Before we adjourn, may I ask you about the Berlin crisis...
Today's schedule includes a very light drill at 5 p.m. and an appearance at the rally. The team will then adjourn to a secluded motel to ensure an undisturbed night of sleep before the game...