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Thu 13 Nov, 2003 06:05 am
(1) What is "setting up cots"?
(2) appeals bench?
Context:
Senators holding all-night talkathon on federal judges
WASHINGTON (AP) - With humor, anger and a show of GOP unity, the Senate on Wednesday launched 30 hours of uninterrupted debate on President Bush's political nominees not making it to the federal appeals bench, setting up cots and preparing to cast blame at each other throughout the night.
TIA
"Cots" are folding beds--portable, but not very comfortable.
The "Appeals Bench" is the Federal Court of Appeals. "Bench" is a way of referring to judge who sits on a "bench".
(1) It meant they set up beds at senate for talkathon?
(2) I didn't get what "not making it to the federal appeals bench" means yet.
Does it mean Bush not appointing nominees to the federal appeals bench?
Yes, they are really bringing in beds in case anyone needs to rest during the 30 marathon!
Phoenix, you've made the meaning very clear, I think I've gotten it in 97% (not 100% is because I'm the first time to know this English expresson
, it needs time to perfect it!).
Thank you all!
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