recess

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recess /rɪ ˈsɛs/ ?

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The punt on health care reform comes so soon before the August recess because completing the legislative push was beginning to prove impossible before the recess.
Members strike agreement with party leaders to hold off on a full House vote on health care until after August recess.
Axelrod catches flak from Blue Dogs and liberals alike in pre-recess strategy session with House Dems on Friday.

"As if shoving a trillion-dollar government takeover of health care down the throat of a disapproving American public wasn't enough, apparently the Obama administration intends to arrogantly circumvent the American people yet again by recess...
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: CNN
"It's unfortunate that at a time when our nation is facing enormous challenges, many in Congress have decided to delay critical nominations for political purposes," Obama said in his statement announcing the appointments. "These recess...
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Foreign Policy (blog)
"I shall retire from regular active service as an associate justice ...... effective the next day after the court rises for the summer recess this year," Stevens wrote in a letter to Obama.
on Apr 9, 2010 By: John Paul Stevens Source: Montreal Gazette