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K Street refers to the area in downtown Washington, D.C. where many lobbyists, lawyers and advocacy groups have their offices.

The term has become synonymous …

A “kangaroo ticket” is a ticket for higher office in which the person at the bottom of the ticket is considered more electable or is …

The use of a “killer amendment” — sometimes called a “poison poll amendment” or “wrecking amendment” — is a legislative strategy of using an amendment …

The “king of the hill” is a special rule in the House of Representatives for sequencing different amendments.

Under this rule, all of the proposed …

“Kingfish” is the nickname for Huey P. Long, the one-time governor of Louisiana.

Long was a divisive figure who played a larger than life role …

“Kitchen cabinet” refers to a president’s informal, trusted circle of advisers, distinct from the official, formally appointed members of his actual cabinet.

Origin of “Kitchen