Sentence examples for capitol members from inspiring English sources
Even today, with Democrats far outnumbered by Republicans at the Texas Capitol, members of the minority party retain powerful committee chairmanships and often carry high-profile bills.
As word of Mr. Bush's directive swept the Capitol, members of both parties dismissed it as overly broad and unworkable, even as they, too, condemned any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information that could jeopardize military or covert operations.
— The fight over a bill to slash collective bargaining for Wisconsin's public workers came to a standstill on Friday, as Democratic state senators refused to appear at the Capitol, members of the State Assembly delayed a vote until next week and thousands of protesters, their numbers still growing, marched, screamed, sang and sat.
Capitol Hill members stood and prayed that God might open her eyes.
Afterwards a march was held to the state capitol and members of Robinson's family spoke.. Robinson's death sparked weeks of protests in the city.
Almost as soon as they arrived on Capitol Hill, members of the class of '76 began looking for ways to break out of the pack.
On Capitol Hill, members of the Congressional Black Caucus have expressed irritation that Mr. Obama has not created programs tailored specifically to African-Americans, who are suffering disproportionately in the recession.
On Capitol Hill, members of the bipartisan group of senators known as the Gang of Eight have all but given up on their efforts to reach an agreement on the fiscal impasse.
It is closely followed by Merced, Modesto and Sacramento, home to the historic Capitol where members of California's dysfunctional legislature have for years been facing down a severe fiscal crisis.
But on Capitol Hill, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed anger after a briefing in which they were told of the details and potential scope of the misconduct for the first time.
Perhaps, but on Capitol Hill, members of both parties now say they are furious with Detroit for fighting so hard, and for so long, against higher fuel-efficiency standards.
