Organs of the abdomen include the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas. Abdominal pain can range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. The pain is often nonspecific and can be caused by a variety of conditions. What Causes Abdominal Pain?
Rep. John Dingell of Michigan became the longest-serving member of Congress on Friday with 57 years, five months, 27 days and counting on Capitol Hill. His longevity record eclipses that of the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia. Here's a look at congressional tenure, by the numbers:
A Senator is a member of the US Senate and is elected to six year terms. The Senate is the upper chamber of the US Congress. A Representative is a member of the US House of Representatives and is elected to two year terms. The House is the lower chamber of the US Congress. Congressman is a term often used in place of Representative, although the Senate and House are collectively known as Congress. Congress is a general term used for both senate and House of representatives. THere are 2 Senators from each state who serve 6 year terms. The number of reps from a state depends upon its population. They serve 2 year terms.