J-cool n.— «Mitsubishi Motors’ brand image will be distinguished by the contemporary, edgy look put forward in the new campaign, which incorporates subtle elements of Asian influence in U.S. pop culture, often referred to as...
vote hauling n.— «“Vote hauling,” as it is known and widely practiced, has long been acknowledged as a way to influence elections. But paying vote haulers is not illegal in Kentucky.… The indictment alleges Turner and his...
cardinal n. a chairman of any subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. Etymological Note: Probably from the similarity to the College of Cardinals at the Vatican, a body of men who collectively wield great power...
cardinal n.— «Istook gained even more influence after being named a so-called “cardinal,” the moniker given to those who chair an appropriations subcommittee.» —“Istook says no to run for governor” by Jim...
cardinal n.— «As a so-called “cardinal,” or appropriations subcommittee chairman, Packard will influence the debate, said Dan Michaelis, spokesman for Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y.» —“Packard now backs Bosnia...
cardinal n.— «Subcommittee chairmen are sometimes referred to as “cardinals” on Capitol Hill, for the influence they wield.» —“Kingston’s panel axed in changes” by Bob Kemper in Washington, D.C...