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Martin Frost (Programmer)
Jonas Martin Frost III (born January 1, 1942) is an American politician, who was the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic representative to the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 24th congressional district from 1979 to 2005. Personal life Frost was born to a American Jews, Jewish family in Glendale, California, the son of Doris (nee Marwil) and Jack Frost.San Antonio Express-News: "Doris Marwil Frost Obituary (August 3, 1918 - May 22, 2005)" May 24, 2005 He has one sister, Carol Frost Wagner. His grandfather, Joe Frost, was co-founder of Frost Bros., Frost Brothers Department Store. In 1949, his family moved to Fort Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States House Committee On Rules
The Committee on Rules (or more commonly the Rules Committee) is a List of United States House of Representatives committees, committee of the United States House of Representatives. It is responsible for the rules under which Bill (law), bills will be presented to the House of Representatives, unlike other committees, which often deal with a specific area of policy. The committee is often considered one of the most powerful committees as it influences the introduction and process of legislation through the House. Thus it has garnered the nickname the "traffic cop of Congress (United States), Congress". A "special rule" resolution (also referred to simply as a "rule") is a simple resolution of the House of Representatives, usually reported by the Committee on Rules, to permit the immediate consideration of a legislative measure, notwithstanding the usual order of business, and to prescribe conditions for its debate and amendment. Jurisdiction The Regular order (United States Congr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
