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Brewer's: Pro Tempore
(3 syl.). Temporarily; for the time being, till something is permanently settled. Contracted into pro tem. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Probate of a…President Pro Tempore
The Question: What exactly is the President Pro-Tempore of the United States Senate? The Answer: For practical purposes, the president pro…Foot, Solomon
(Encyclopedia) Foot, Solomon, 1802–66, U.S. Senator from Vermont (1851–66), b. Cornwall, Vt. He taught school, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1831. Foot served several terms in the state…Wheeler, William Almon
(Encyclopedia) Wheeler, William Almon, 1819–87, American legislator, vice president of the United States (1877–81), b. Malone, N.Y. Admitted to the New York bar (1845), he was district attorney of…Inouye, Daniel Ken
(Encyclopedia) Inouye, Daniel KenInouye, Daniel Kenĭnˈəwāˌ, ĭnōˈwā [key], 1924–2012, U.S. politician, b. Honolulu, grad. Univ. of Hawaii (1950) and George Washington Univ. Law School (1952). A World…Quirino, Elpidio
(Encyclopedia) Quirino, ElpidioQuirino, Elpidioĕlpēˈᵺyō kērēˈnō [key], 1890–1956, Filipino statesman, b. Ilocos Sur prov., Luzon. After he was admitted (1915) to the bar he became a law clerk in the…Atchison, David Rice
(Encyclopedia) Atchison, David RiceAtchison, David Riceăchˈĭsən [key], 1807–86, U.S. Senator, b. Frogtown, Ky. A lawyer and politician in Missouri, he served in the Senate from 1843 to 1855. As a…Macon, Nathaniel
(Encyclopedia) Macon, NathanielMacon, Nathanielmāˈkən [key], 1758–1837, American political leader, b. near the present Warrenton, N.C. He served in the American Revolution and later became a…Order of Presidential Succession
Next in line to lead the free world It has only happened four times in history, but if the president of the United States is killed or incapable of fulfilling their duties, the country needs a backup…Speaker of the House Salary
The Question: What is the salary of the Speaker of the House of the United States government? The Answer: We get lots of mail asking us for…Trending
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