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Word: bushiest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...bill or define the terms of its floor consideration, e.g., by setting the time limits on debate, by deciding whether amendments may be made from the floor. Such a power position is made to order for lanky (6 ft. 160 lbs.), courtly Howard Smith, possessor of the bushiest eyebrows south of John L. Lewis. A Byrd organization Democrat, he is the recognized leader of House Southern conservatives, uses his committee to fight off civil rights legislation. ("I use every weapon I've got," he says. "That's why I'm here.") Since 1931 Judge Smith (he was a state circuit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CONGRESS: I Love This House | 2/2/1959 | See Source »

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