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About Congress

In politics, a congress ("a gathering of people") is the name of the main legislative body in a state that operates under a congressional system of government. In non-political usage congress is a term applied to a large national or international grouping of people meeting together with common interests or concerns, e.g. an academic conference.

Quotes about Congress

  1. “ The basic reason is politics. The coastal region was a Congress domain but now it is a BJP stronghold. Hindutva is on the rise. ”
    In Pub attack: Mangalore refuses to forgive Rama Sene
  2. “ What I did not realise then was that the Congress promoted these temples so that they could spread their party's ideology inside the temple and garner votes. ”
    In Mangalore: Temples for Dalits dominated by ‘caste' Hindus
  3. “ Politicians are the same in any party. They use religion to gain entry into people's hearts. Yesterday it was Congress, today it is the BJP. ”
    In Mangalore: Temples for Dalits dominated by ‘caste' Hindus

  1. Mentioned In 278 Articles

  2. Islam in American Law and Politics: Jews, Muslims worry body ...

    Explore Article Islam in American Law and Politics (Mar 5 2010)

    ...kers that scanners should only be used on passengers who had failed metal detectors. In a letter to Congress, the group called full-body imaging "offensive, demeaning, and far short of acceptable norms o... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   Massachusetts   Detroit

  3. Jews, Muslims Worry Body Scanners Violate Religious Laws - News

    Explore Article blog.beliefnet.com (Mar 3 2010)

    ...kers that scanners should only be used on passengers who had failed metal detectors. In a letter to Congress, the group called full-body imaging "offensive, demeaning, and far short of acceptable norms o... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   Detroit   Suhag Shukla

  4. Jews, Muslims worry body scanners violate religious laws

    Explore Article newsok.com (Mar 3 2010)

    ...rs that scanners should only be used on passengers who had failed metal detectors. In a letter to Congress, the group called full-body imaging "offensive, demeaning, and far short of acceptable norms o... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   Pope Benedict   Suhag Shukla

  5. Jews, Muslims worry body scanners violate religious laws

    Explore Article Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life (Mar 2 2010)

    ...kers that scanners should only be used on passengers who had failed metal detectors. In a letter to Congress, the group called full-body imaging "offensive, demeaning, and far short of acceptable norms o... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   Detroit   Massachusetts

  6. US Religious Freedom Commission to Pakistan: Protect Your Sikhs

    Explore Article SikhNN (Mar 1 2010)

    US Religious Freedom Commission to Pakistan: Protect Your Sikhs ...ring religious freedom issues abroad, and makes foreign policy recommendations to the president and Congress. The State Department would not comment on this incident, but said it “condemns all inhumane acts b... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   America   Washington   U.S. Department of State

  7. Church Classification for Capitol Hill Townhouse Questioned

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Feb 24 2010)

    ...e on Capitol Hill that provides inexpensive lodging and meals for conservative Christian members of Congress. The letter argues that the C Street Center does not qualify as a church under IRS regulations.Appa... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   South Carolina   John Ensign   Oklahoma

  8. Luyano-Cuba: Bob Menendez

    Explore Article Luyano (Feb 19 2010)

    Luyano-Cuba: Bob Menendez ...sen to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, a top position of national leadership. In Congress, Bob is working to make a real difference in the lives of New Jerseyans. That includes working to a... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   U.S. Senate   America   Washington

  9. First Step in Mexico On Church-State Separation Amendment to Constitution

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Feb 16 2010)

    Business Week reports last week that the lower house of Mexico's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that formally establishes separation of church and state. T... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Bob Ritter   U.S. Senate   Mexico

  10. ANU News.net Hindus Seek to Emulate Jews

    Explore Article Welcome to ANU News (Feb 14 2010)

    ANU News.net Hindus Seek to Emulate Jews ...rtners in areas like establishing community centers, advocating on civil rights issues and lobbying Congress. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/02/us/02hindu.html?ei=5089&en=4e33bd8d8cc61160&ex=134897760... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Congress   Hindu American Foundation

  11. Blast at Pune bakery: 9 killed, 50 injured

    Explore Article indianexpress.com (Feb 13 2010) Terrorism

    ...heatersBy: Ash | Sunday , 14 Feb '10 4:45:22 AM Reply | Forward This blast happened because all Congress State security including Police, were busy providing security in Theaters to show the SRK movie. If... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Bangladesh   Dawood Ibrahim   Gujarat

  12. India papers over cracks with Pak

    Explore Article MorungExpress (Feb 12 2010) Terrorism

    ...will act as a continued deterrent to reconciliation. In contrast to the strengthened mandate of the Congress-led government in India, Pakistan faces the opposite scenario with Zardari facing eroding legitimac... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Srinagar   Yousuf Raza Gilani   Kashmir

  13. Tell and don't ask

    Explore Article newsweek.washingtonpost.com (Feb 10 2010)

    ...mplementation fraught and compliance flouted. But the Obama Administration's reluctance to push Congress to quickly move and officially kill a widely flouted policy belies a fear of the outcry that a mino... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   White House   Aseem Shukla

  14. Violation Of Human Rights In Bangladesh For Last 34 Years

    Explore Article Bangladeshi Hindu (Feb 9 2010) Human Rights

    ...hra Commission’s recommendations calling for 15 per cent reservation for Muslims in jobs, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee too threw her weight behind the quota proposal today, saying her party will i... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Sirajganj   Dhaka   U.N. General Assembly

  15. Terror Rules In Pakistan - South Asia Intelligence Review

    Explore Article Eurasia Review (Feb 8 2010) Terrorism

    Terror Rules In Pakistan - South Asia Intelligence Review ...ck on the United States (US) in the next three to six months, senior US intelligence officials told Congress on February 2. The terrorist organisation is deploying operatives to the US to carry out new attac... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mike Mullen   Syed Salahuddin   Rehman Malik

  16. Secretary of State, President Speak At National Prayer Breakfast

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Feb 4 2010) Human Rights

    ... taking on violations of human rights perpetrated in the name of religion. And we invite members of Congress and clergy and active citizens like all of you here to join us.... We are committed, not only to re... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Iran   Pakistan   White House

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