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What is the most important goal for Congress?


 

Creating jobs

 

Balancing the budget

 

Going to the moon

 

None of the above



 
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Pell Grants
Federal grants available to many students to finance their college education.

Point of Order
An objection that language, an amendment or bill is in violation of a rule.
Related definitions: Quorum, Quorum Call

Point of Order
An objection that language, an amendment or bill is in violation of a rule.

Previous Question
A motion to end debate and bring the pending matter to an immediate vote.

Pro Forma Session
A daily meeting of the House or Senate during which no votes are held and no legislative business is conducted. The session "in form only" is held for purposes of meeting the 3-day rule in the Constitution. It requires each House to gain the permission of the other for recesses longer than 3 days.

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40%

Tuition at state universities increased by as much as 40% this year. (National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges)


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