Catchword: filling the tree
Part of Speech:
v. phr. The part of speech reflects that used in the
full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: Dole has blocked action on the wage increase with a parliamentary maneuver known as “filling the tree,” which means no amendments may be made on pending legislation.
Article or Document Title:
“Gridlock vs. Checks and Balances GOP, Democrats Refuse to Accept Responsibility for Slowdown”
Author:
David C. Beeder
Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
Omaha World-Herald
Publishing Location:
Nebraska
Date of Publication:
May 12, 1996
Page Number:
14A