Punishment differs based on the violation. And, like all rules, sometimes they are violated. Members of both houses of Congress are also barred from using offensive language in meetings.Īll these rules deal with what is called congressional decorum. In the Senate, the presiding officer gives permission for members to speak. Members of the House of Representatives must not speak until the speaker of the House calls on them to do so. Members also may speak of another member as 'my colleague', or 'my distinguished colleague.' This is also true in the Senate. They are not permitted to call members by name. In the House of Representatives, members speak of another member as the 'gentleman' or 'gentlewoman' from the state they represent. One of the rules deals with what to call a member. When Congress meets, there are special rules about how members behave. Rarely is a senator addressed this way, although it would not be wrong. You might hear the media use the title of congressman or congresswoman for members of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, sixteen of the one hundred senators are women. Why? Because some of them are women.Ĭurrently, seventy-one of the four hundred thirty-five members of the House of Representatives are women. They can also be called members of Congress. House lawmakers are called representatives. The United States Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Sabuj asks about the difference between the words 'senator' and 'congressman.'

Our listener question this week comes from Dhaka, Bangladesh. And his television show repeatedly tells people not to try the methods without professional help. He also has said that people should seek professional help when trying to change their pet's behavior. Some dog experts are concerned about people trying the methods they see on television without getting good advice about their own dog.Ĭesar Millan has said that his methods are not the only ways to train dogs successfully. But they say it can be cruel and dangerous to force a dog to face its fears as in the example we described. They say it is true that dogs need good leadership and a lot of exercise. However, not all dog experts agree with all of Millan's methods. The owners said the dog stopped being afraid of the noise after that. Then he operated the equipment very close to the animal until the dog stopped barking. The dog was afraid of the noise, and its loud barking was interfering with the lives of its owners.Ĭesar Millan placed the dog in a small space. These situations appear on his television show, 'Dog Whisperer.' Recently, he visited a home where the dog barked loudly when people used some cooking equipment. Pet owners call on him when they have a problem. He says the owner must be a good leader and provide a lot of exercise to keep the dog happy. It may bark all the time or even bite someone.Ĭesar Millan says the best way to train a dog is to prevent this behavior in the first place. He says dog owners must be the leader or the dog will become confused and act in anti-social ways. Millan also works with difficult dogs at his Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles, California.Ĭesar Millan says dogs are happy and calm when they know and trust their leader. The TV show and book try to improve the relationships between people and their dogs. It is called 'Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems.' Millan has also written a book about his life and ideas about dog training. Faith Lapidus has more.Ĭesar Millan's television show is called 'Dog Whisperer.' It is broadcast in several countries, including the United States, Japan and Thailand. Some are turning to dog expert Cesar Millan. Many people have problems training their animals. And report about a world famous expert on dogs.Īmericans own about seventy-three million dogs. Play some music from the North Mississippi Allstars …

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