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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...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Congress: The Three-Second Symbol | 7/12/1963 | See Source »

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...

Author: By Efrem Sigel, | Title: FCAS Sifts 5,000 Applications to Pick Freshman Class | 3/20/1963 | See Source »

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...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The States: The New Boys | 1/25/1963 | See Source »

...Before we adjourn, may I ask you about the Berlin crisis...

Author: By Fred Gardner, | Title: The Cliche Expert Testifies on Disarmament | 1/16/1963 | See Source »

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...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity Passes Up Turkey Fest To Work on Leaky Air Defense | 11/23/1962 | See Source »

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