https://washminster.blogspot.com/2016/06/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: June 2016
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjune
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/feeling-hungry.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Feeling Hungry?
I'm very much in favour of 'Open Government'. Citizens should have a right to know what's going on within the institutions. Roll Call is pre...
j david morganfeelinghungry
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/american-civil-war.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The American Civil War
[APOLOGIES FOR SOUND QUALITY - I'm working on solving the problem for future videos] It's impossible to understand the USA - including ...
j david morganthe americancivilwar
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/02/pentagon.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Pentagon
One of the most moving of my visits in the Washington area was to the memorial for those died in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on 9/1...
j david morganpentagon
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/01/joe-martin.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Joe Martin
The answer to yesterday's trivia question was "Joseph William Martin Jr" - the ONLY Republican to be Speaker of the House of Representatives...
j david morganjoemartin
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2013/05/does-law-make-difference.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Does Law make a difference?
Each year Parliament (and Congress/the European Union) produces lots of legislation. But does it actually change anything? Research has...
j david morganlawmakedifference
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/12/truly-mr-speaker.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Truly Mr SPEAKER
Mr Speaker: Well, I think that someone once said of the honourable Gentleman that his mind climbs mountains without any molehills. He is alw...
j david morgantrulymrspeaker
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/06/brown-on-way-to-palace.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Brown on way to Palace
Gordon Brown is at the Treasury - taking applause from his (former) staff before he leaves for the palace. The warmth of the send off has be...
j david morganway tobrownpalace
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/half-way.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Half Way!
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganhalfway
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/06/hearing-or-public-flogging.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Hearing or Public Flogging?
Press coverage of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the Gulf of Mexico disaster has been mixed. Predi...
j david morganhearingpublicflogging
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2020/05/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: May 2020
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganmay
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/12/parliamentary-privilege-unsucessful.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Parliamentary Privilege - the unsuccessful claims
Each claims that criminal proceedings cannot be brought against him because they infringe parliamentary privilege... The defendants conten...
j david morganparliamentary privilegeclaims
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/washington-monument.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Washington Monument
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganwashingtonmonument
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2013/05/le-monde.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Le Monde
Some years ago I studied French Law - and in the first lecture at the Universite de Poitiers , we were told by the lecturer that we neede...
j david morganlemonde
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/10/bletchley-park-edm.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Bletchley Park EDM
j david morganbletchley parkedm
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/02/forthcoming-business-in-house-of-lords.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Forthcoming Business in the House of Lords
Monday 9 February 2015 Time Business 2.30pm Introduction(s) Oral Questions Ensuring sports stadia in the UK are made fully accessib...
j david morganin the house
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/when-will-reforms-happen.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: When will reforms happen?
Graham Allen is listed to ask the 10th question to the Prime Minister in PMQs today. He probably won't be reached - but might get recognis...
j david morganreformshappen
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/05/daily-adjournment-debates.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Daily Adjournment Debates
Another use of adjournment debates is to allow an MP to raise an issue of concern to them at the end of the sitting day. It is the practice ...
j david morgandailyadjournmentdebates
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/parliamentary-sovereignty.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Parliamentary Sovereignty
Question Asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty derives from...
j david morganparliamentarysovereignty
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/02/alexandria-waterfront.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Alexandria Waterfront
The Old Town of Alexandria can often by overlooked by visitors to Washington DC. Don't. It's a lovely town - full of some great restaurants ...
j david morganthe alexandriawaterfront
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/12/prelude-to-magna-carta.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Prelude to the Magna Carta
On Tuesday I was able to spend a day in the beautiful and historic Bury St Edmunds. If you are in the area, it is well worth a visit. It has...
j david morganto thepreludemagnacarta
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/12/keeping-up-with-britains-top-court.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Keeping up with Britain's top Court
Since the demise of the House of Lords Judicial Committee - it really offended the principle of 'Separation of Powers' that the Highest Co...
j david morgankeeping up
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: May 2008
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganmay
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/02/are-they-necessary.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Are They Necessary?
Why have Constitutions, Laws and Regulations? I know that it's a theme I keep coming back to - but it is worth repeating - " Power tends t...
j david morgannecessary
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/06/magna-carta-800-years.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Magna Carta - 800 years!
Today we will be celebrating the 800th anniversary of events that occurred in a meadow by the River Thames. Historians tell us that they...
j david morganmagna cartayears
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-ahead.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Week Ahead
Monday is a Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom - and politicians have a further day to reflect on the significance of the local elections. I...
j david morganthe weekahead
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/presidential-vetoes.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Presidential Vetoes
The Constitution gives the President the power to veto legislation passed by Congress. (Article I Section 7) Every Bill which shall have p...
j david morganpresidentialvetoes
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/08/nancy-pelosi.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Nancy Pelosi
While Parliament and Congress are taking a break, Washminster will profile some of the key players in each legislature. Please do post any c...
j david morgannancypelosi
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/06/checks-and-balances.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Checks and Balances
If Lord Acton is correct that " power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely ", then there is a need to design instituti...
j david morganchecksbalances
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2001/01/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: January 2001
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjanuary
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/06/fever-grows.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The fever grows
Attending the Parliamentary Links Day - 'Science and the Global Challenge', this morning, it was evident how great the anticipation was for ...
j david morganthe fevergrows
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2016/07/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: July 2016
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjuly
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/all-through-night.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: All through the night
It's now 7-10am on Tuesday at Westminster - and their Lordships are continuing with their debate which began on Monday afternoon. Lord Toby ...
j david morgannight
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/money-talks.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Money Talks
While I was on my way home from Washington the Supreme Court came out with its decision in CITIZENS UNITED v. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION....
j david morganmoneytalks
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/05/church-and-state.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Church and State
The death of Rev. Jerry Falwell reminds us of the issue of the relationship between the Church and State. In the United Kingdom the Church o...
j david morganchurchstate
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/08/summertime.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Summertime
The last few days before Congress breaks for the summer have been intense. Last night the House rose at 11.18pm. There are a number of heari...
j david morgansummertime
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/05/washminster-on-facebook.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Washminster on Facebook
A group has been set up in 'facebook' called washminster. Do feel free to join our ever-growing band there.
j david morganfacebook
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/02/citizenship-education_15.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Citizenship Education
Further to my earlier post , the question was raised in the House of Lords yesterday asked By Lord Harries of Pentregarth To ask Her ...
j david morgancitizenshipeducation
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/05/oath.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Oath
MPs must take the following oath (they may affirm). " I (...name...) swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegianc...
j david morganoath
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2013/11/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: November 2013
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morgannovember
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-week-ahead-in-house-of-commons.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The week ahead in the House of Commons
House of Commons - Main Chamber Monday 22 June 2015 2.30pm Oral questions Work and Pensions, including Topical Questions Leg...
j david morganthe week ahead
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/richard-nixon.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Richard Nixon
As February 6th approaches, expect to hear from conservatives about the birthday of Ronald Reagan - it will be the centenary of his birth. W...
j david morganrichardnixon
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/05/whips.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Whips
On Friday evening we had a Government Whip, Steve McCabe MP, speak to our Fabian Society branch in Rugby. At the moment I'm reading Gyles Br...
j david morganwhips
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/friday-morning.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Friday Morning
Thankfully the threatened snow didn't hit Washington DC overnight. However temperatures are predicted to fall this weekend - so my sponsored...
j david morganfridaymorning
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/04/supreme-court.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Supreme Court
To most readers of Washminster the term "Supreme Court" will immediately bring to mind the magnificant white building opposite the Congress...
j david morganthe supremecourt
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/visit-to-manassas.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: A visit to Manassas
At the weekend my good friend John Dickert and I made our latest visit to a major Civil War Battlefield. Over the years I have had the privi...
j david morganvisit tomanassas
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/11/manassas-rally.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Manassas Rally
I had the great privilege of attending the rally in Virginia on election eve. These are the videos taken during the evening
j david morganmanassasrally
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/motions-to-recommit.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Motions to Recommit
Rules changes in the House of Representatives are likely to be hotly contested today. One of the most controversial is in the bill H.Res. 5 ...
j david morganmotions
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/westminster-returns.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Westminster Returns
Both Houses of Parliament returned from their Christmas Recess yesterday. Today I'm back at my desk in the House of Lords - and hope to atte...
j david morganwestminsterreturns
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-kind-of-law.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: What kind of Law?
I once worked in a bank. In one branch, in an area where you might expect a high level of unauthorised overdrafts, our Manager achieved a ...
j david morgankind oflaw
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/filibuster-reform.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Filibuster Reform
The Filibuster is a honoured safeguard of the rights of the minority against the majority. This safeguard has existed at Westminster and i...
j david morganfilibusterreform
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/06/john-dean-at-watergate-hearings.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: John Dean at the Watergate Hearings
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjohn deanat the
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/08/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: August 2010
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganaugust
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/11/virginia-house-of-delegates.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Virginia House of Delegates
The oldest legislature in the new world is considered to be the Virginia House of Delegates. It can be traced back to 1619 when the Virginia...
j david morganhouse ofvirginiadelegates
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/whats-cost-of-regulation.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: What's the cost of regulation?
There are those who oppose government regulation. They claim that such "interference" is costly - and against everyone's interests - excep...
j david morganthe cost of
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/04/moving-house.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Moving House
Today I am moving house from Rugby - a Midlands town through which the River Avon (the same one that is associated with Shakespeare) flows...
j david morganmovinghouse
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-newt-is-scary.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Why Newt is scary...
It's been an interesting few days in US politics ( and apologies for Washminster's absence - a mixture of a trip to Norfolk; parties in Nort...
j david morgannewtscary
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/02/time-for-break.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Time for a Break
It will be a busy and eventful week at Westminster - then a break. Again, contrary to standard practice, the Government will seek to continu...
j david morgantime forbreak
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: April 2007
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganapril
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/better-than-pub-quiz.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Better than a Pub Quiz!
This morning I downloaded and installed on my iPhone, an "app" prepared by the Parliament's Education Service - called Parliquiz.It is ava...
j david morganbetter thanpubquiz
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/eisenhower.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Eisenhower
And this is the 1952 Ad for Eisenhower - a classic (perhaps the 2008 election will revive 'retro' campaign ads
j david morganeisenhower
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/01/following-lords.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Following the Lords
The Government Whips Office in the House of Lords is not just a facility for the use of the Government's business managers. It provides a se...
j david morganfollowinglords
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/rules-committee.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Rules Committee
This afternoon (US time) I am hoping to attend a meeting of the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives. This is a very powerful a...
j david morganthe rulescommittee
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2011/12/should-maths-be-taught-at-school.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Should Math(s) be taught at school?
This video has been circulating amongst Maths Education specialists There have been a number of books appearing in recent - Al Gore's "T...
j david morgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/03/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: March 2010
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganmarch
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/seating-in-committees-westminster.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Seating in Committees - Westminster & Congress
From the Washington Post - 9th April "In a seating arrangement reminiscent of boy-girl, boy-girl, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental ...
j david morganin committeesseatingwestminstercongress
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-to-do.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: What to do?
An article in yesterday's Washington Post highlights the dilemmas that elected politicians and their families can face. John Dingell repre...
j david morgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/fdr-1933.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: FDR 1933
Another of the great inaugural addresses is that delivered by Franklin D Roosevelt in 1933. It was delivered on March 4th - the last to be ...
j david morganfdr
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/06/henry-viii-clauses.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Henry VIII Clauses
Henry VIII clauses in British legislation are generally regarded as "a bad thing". But what are they? and why are they offensive? Normally i...
j david morganhenry viiiclauses
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/start-of-business-comparison.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Start of Business - A comparison
I've just watched the opening moments of today's business in the House of Representatives. It is very different to the start of the day in t...
j david morganstartbusinesscomparison
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/12/commemorating-battles.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Commemorating Battles
2011 is the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War - and there will be a succession of commemorations of the great battles...
j david morganbattles
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: 2007
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-house-of-commons-explained.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The House of Commons explained
The video, produced by the UK Parliament, explains how the House of Commons works.
j david morganhouse of commonsexplained
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: September 2007
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganseptember
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: 2009
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/modernisation-committee.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Modernisation Committee
Now that Parliament is back, sittings of the Modernisation Committee have resumed. I sat through another fascinating morning of evidence [se...
j david morganmodernisationcommittee
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/04/recess.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Recess
Both Congress and Parliament are on recess. Washminster will next be published on April 20th.
j david morganrecess
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/03/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: March 2009
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganmarch
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/soviet-jokes.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Soviet Jokes
Matt Taylor explains about Soviet political humour - and tells some classic jokes.
j david morgansovietjokes
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-far-to-congress.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: How far to Congress?
While researching my post for last Tuesday, I discovered a website that allows you to calculate the distance between any two places on earth...
j david morganhow farcongress
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/02/week-ahead-and-beyond.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Week Ahead (and beyond)
Both Parliament and Congress return from their breaks. On Tuesday President Obama will come to the Congress in the evening to deliver his fi...
j david morganthe week aheadbeyond
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/must-watch-tv.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Must Watch TV
Congress YouTube has been launched - the welcome video can be viewed below. You may also enjoy the video put out by Speaker Pelosi to promot...
j david morganmust watchtv
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/07/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: July 2007
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjuly
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: January 2010
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain's Parliament; the US Congress; the European Parliament and the French Parlement. Also deals...
j david morganjanuary
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/unfortunate-phrase-to-use.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: An unfortunate phrase to use
Senator McConnell, in a guest column in Roll Call of 7th September argues " We can do all this, but only if we put aside the partisanship t...
j david morganunfortunatephraseuse
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/06/magna-carta-day.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Magna Carta Day
Today is the anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta by King John on the banks of the River Thames at Runnymede in 1215. If I didn't...
j david morganmagna cartaday
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/02/bletchley-park.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Bletchley Park
I had to go to Bletchley yesterday morning, to have a couple of tyres replaced. The upside was that I had a couple of hours to spare - so...
j david morganbletchleypark
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2012/02/uk-supreme-court.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: UK Supreme Court
Live broadcasting from the Court in the Assange case is currently available on http://news.sky.com/home/supreme-court
j david morganuksupremecourt
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/05/jfk-campaign-song.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The JFK Campaign Song
For its time this was a groundbreaking piece of campaigning. Enjoy
j david morganjfkcampaignsong
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2010/01/balls-bluff.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Balls Bluff
I wrote a post about the battle at Balls Bluff in August 2007. Press here to visit that description and explanation of the battle. Last wee...
j david morganballsbluff
https://washminster.blogspot.com/
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan
For everyone interested in History and also the work of Britain
jdavidmorgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2008/11/week-ahead_08.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Week Ahead
Congress is due to return for its "lame duck session" on 17th November (though it won't happen if there is no agreement with the Bush admini...
j david morganthe weekahead
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/role-of-lord-chancellor.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Role of the Lord Chancellor
Lord Campbell of Alloway asked in the House of Lords yesterday - " what the role of the Lord Chancellor is in tendering advice to the Cabin...
j david morganthe rolelordchancellor
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/decision-of-people-is-final.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The decision of the people is final!
Both the UK and US would claim that the above statement reflects the making of law in each country. In the UK the representatives of the peo...
j david morganthe decision
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/05/holiday-time.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Holiday Time
Next week all four Houses will take a break. Both of the Westminster Houses went into recess yesterday. This break is known as the 'Whitsun ...
j david morganholidaytime
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-commons-order-paper.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: New Commons Order Paper
Once, not so long ago - the Commons Order paper only meant sense to those who were insiders - and knew the "code", but a lot of improveme...
j david morgannewcommonsorderpaper
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-1970s.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The 1970s
A large part of my current research concerns the House of Representatives during the 1970s, particularly the 94th Congress. It was an int...
j david morgan
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/04/capitol-steps.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: Capitol Steps
I've mentioned the highly amusing 'Capitol Steps' in previous blogs. Their latest album is now out, and is called "Springtime for Liberals"....
j david morgancapitolsteps
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2009/01/week-ahead.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The Week Ahead
The British Parliament will not meet this week, the Christmas Recess is due to end at 2.30pm on Monday 12th January. The 111th Congress will...
j david morganthe weekahead
https://washminster.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-road-to-runnymede-goes-through.html
"Washminster" - from J David Morgan: The road to Runnymede goes through Milton Keynes!
I've been using some of the (small) amount of free time I have at the moment, to read up about the events leading up to the meeting at Runny...
j david morganthe road to