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McCarthy Talks About Losing the Speaker’s Gavel

Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution.

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Even as public health officials recommend that people wear masks to guard against transmission, Mr. Trump has said he is not interested in wearing one, telling reporters that he could not see himself sitting at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office in such equipment. “Somehow, I don’t see it for myself,” Mr. Trump said. “I just don’t.” (His wife, Melania, however, tweeted a picture of herself on Thursday wearing a medical mask and noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. was advising people to cover their faces.)

Mr. Beyer previously self-isolated last month as a precaution after possible exposure to someone with the coronavirus. He said the mask he wore on Friday, which had coffee filters inside, was made by his daughter. His decision to wear it reflected the concerns lawmakers have about returning to Washington for legislative business at a time when experts have recommended avoiding traveling or congregating in large groups.

While Congress is scheduled to return on April 20, lawmakers in both chambers have suggested in recent days that the meeting may get pushed back.

Medal of Honor recipient closes NYSE, destroys gavel in the process

The gavel never stood a chance against former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts.

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Give the Ref a Gavel

By ELDON L. HAM

The real obstacle to prosecuting excessive violence in sports may be our culture's macho conception of athletes, who are expected to "man up" in the face of threats to their safety.

Everyone here is flummoxed about why the president is in such a fine mood.

Chislehurst (pronounced /ˈtʃɪzəlhɜrst/) is a suburban settlement in south east London, England and an electoral ward of the London Borough of Bromley.
Etymology
The name "Chislehurst" is derived from the Saxon words "cisel" which means gravel and "hyrst" which means wooded hill.

Mansions Go Under the Gavel 
By GERALDINE FABRIKANT
With the real estate market in the doldrums, many owners of multimillion-dollar homes are being pushed by creditors or courts to use auctions.

Taiwan gravel shippers say China is killing their business
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – More than a hundred gravel shippers called on the government Monday to persuade China to lift a ban on their business despite direct ...

Gavel

Wooden gavel
Classification	Ceremonial mallet
Used with	Sound block

gravel
noun [U]
small rounded stones, often mixed with sand:
a gravel path


gav·el¹ (găv'əl)砂石
n.

1. A small mallet used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer to signal for attention or order or to mark the conclusion of a transaction.
2. A maul used by masons in fitting stones.

tr.v., -eled also -elled, -el·ing -el·ling, -els -els.
To bring about or compel by using a gavel: “The chairman . . . tries to gavel the demonstration to an end” (New Yorker).

[Origin unknown.]

gavel
(găv'əl) 
n.

1. A small mallet used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer to signal for attention or order or to mark the conclusion of a transaction.
2. A maul used by masons in fitting stones.

tr.v., -eled, also -elled, -el·ing, -el·ling, -els, -els.
To bring about or compel by using a gavel: "The chairman . . . tries to gavel the demonstration to an end" (New Yorker).

[Origin unknown.]

gav·el² (găv'əl) 
n.
Tribute or rent in ancient and medieval England.

[Middle English, from Old English gafol.]