Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Conferees”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Point of Order”

Point of Order: Objection to a current proceeding, measure, or amendment because the proposed action violates a rule of the chamber, written precedent, or rule-making statute. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Appropriation”

Appropriation: Provision of law providing budget authority that permits federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments out of the Treasury. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Cluster Voting”

Cluster Voting: Allowance for sequential recorded votes on a series of measures or amendments that the House finished debating at an earlier time or on a previous date. The Speaker can reduce the minimum time for the second and subsequent votes in the series to five minutes each. This definition is from the Glossary in … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Privilege”

Privilege: Attribute of a motion, measure, report, question, or proposition that gives it priority status for consideration. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. TheCapitol.Net offers training and … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Amendments Between the Houses”

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Media Tip 50

Media Tip 50: Utilize wire services. Wire services can reach millions of readers and operate the primary daybooks that list upcoming events. This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone who works with the … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Appropriations Bill”

Appropriations Bill: Bill that, if enacted as law, gives legal authority to spend or obligate money from the Treasury. This definition is from the Glossary in our Congressional Deskbook. Perfect reference tool of Congressional jargon and procedural terms. Congressional Deskbook: The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. TheCapitol.Net offers … Read more

Media Tip 100

Media Tip 100: You have three duties as a public relations specialist working in public affairs: duty to self, duty to employer, and duty to society. This tip is from our booklet, Media Relations Tips: 102 Secrets for Finding Success in Public Relations. Practical tips for anyone who works with the media, works with someone … Read more