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(Encyclopedia) filibuster, term used to designate obstructionist tactics in legislative assemblies. It has particular reference to the U.S. Senate, where the tradition of unlimited debate is very…Psalms: 106
Psalms Chapter 106 1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his…1 Maccabees: 5
1 Maccabees Chapter 5 1 Now when the nations round about heard that the altar was built and the sanctuary renewed as before, it displeased them very much. 2 Wherefore they…Iran Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Iran Index: People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Iranian Relations PEOPLEThe 1979 Islamic revolution and the…William Shakespeare: Richard II, Act V, Scene VI
Scene VIWindsor castleFlourish. Enter Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of York, with other Lords, and AttendantsHenry BolingbrokeKind uncle York, the latest news we hear Is that the rebels have…Palestine Seeks Membership with the U.N. Security Council
After years of stalled peace talks with Israel, Palestine takes matters to the United Nations. By Jennie Wood Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Matty Stern (U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv…December 2000 News and Events
WorldMexico President Inaugurated (Dec. 1): Vicente Fox Quesada promises to share power as the country's first opposition president in 71 years.Europe Acts to Curb Mad Cow Disease (Dec. 4):…Baron Munchausen: Our Baron excels Baron Tott...
by Rudolph Erich Raspe A Trip to the North A further account of the jo... Our Baron excels Baron Tott... Our Baron excels Baron Tott beyond all comparison, yet fails in part of…Proverbs: 18
Proverbs Chapter 18 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may…Judith: 14
Judith Chapter 14 1 Then said Judith unto them, Hear me now, my brethren, and take this head, and hang it upon the highest place of your walls. 2 And so soon as the morning shall…Trending
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