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Lame Duck
Member of Congress (or the President) who has not been reelected but whose term is not yet expired.
Lay on the Table
To lay a bill, resolution, amendment, appeal, or motion on the table is to dispose of it permanently and adversely. Under congressional rules of procedure, tabling kills the underlying matter.
Leader Time
Ten minutes given to the Majority and Minority Leaders at the beginning of each day Congress is in session.
Legislative Assistant
"L.A." is the staff person who advises a member of Congress on legislative issues.
Legislative Correspondent
"L.C." is the staff person who answers the mail sent to a member of Congress.
Legislative Counsel
The staff person who advises Committee members on legal questions & bill language.
Legislative Day
In the Senate, the period of time between convening until the Sentate adjourns, not necessarily a calendar day.
Legistlative Veto
The repeal by Congress of federal agency or presidential actions. The Executive actions stand unless nullified by disapproval resolutions passed by Congress.
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