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Macdonough

American  
[muhk-don-uh] / məkˈdɒn ə /

noun

  1. Thomas, 1783–1825, U.S. naval officer: defeated British on Lake Champlain 1814.


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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said repeatedly this week that he’s not going to overrule MacDonough, nor is he going to follow Lott’s example and fire her.

From Salon

The current parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, was appointed in 2012 by then-Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada.

From Salon

Every four years, according to prophecy, a woman named Elizabeth “Danger” MacDonough will make the Surge.

From Slate

Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough issued her rejections on Thursday, saying the struck sections ran afoul of the Senate’s rules.

From Salon

Thune, who is the chief spokesperson for the party in the chamber, told reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday he would not overrule Ms MacDonough.

From BBC