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How many kilometers of Greece's railway is electrified?
764
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What was Greece's largest port as measured by good transported in 2010?
Aghioi Theodoroi
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How many million of tons went through Aghioi Theodoroi in 2010?
17.38
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How many million tons of goods did port Eleusis transport in 2010?
12.37 million tons
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How many tons of goods were transported through Greece in 2007?
164.3 million tons
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What was the port of Piraeus declared to be in 2013?
fastest-growing port in the world
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How many TEUs did Piraeus handle in 2010?
513,319
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What amount of TEUs did Thessaloniki handle in 2010?
273,282
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How many million of people passed through Greece's ports in 2010?
83.9 million
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What record amount of TEUs did Piraeus handle in 2013?
3.16 million
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What organization owns Pier II in Piraeus?
COSCO
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Who dominates energy production in Greece?
Public Power Corporation
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How much of all of Greece's energy demand was supplied by DEI in 2009?
85.6%
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What is almost half of DEI's power output generated by the use of?
lignite
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How much of DEI's energy output is from natural gas?
20%
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What percentage did independent companies' energy production increase between 2009 and 2010?
56%
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How much of Greece's energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2008?
8%
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What was EU average amount of energy from renewable sources in 2008?
10%
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Where does most of Greece's renewable energy come from?
biomass and waste recycling
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How much of Greece's energy is targeted to be from renewable sources by 2020?
18%
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Who suggested research into the possibility of a Greek nuclear power plant should begin?
Academy of Athens
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What is Greece set to start exploring the Ionian Sea for?
oil and gas
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What countries have expressed interest in Greece's oil and gas exploration?
Norway and the United States
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When were the first results of the energy explorations expected?
summer of 2012
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When did the Deutsche Bank publish a report on the findings of the value of the reserves south of Crete?
November 2012
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What did the Deutsche Bank estimate the value of the reserves to be at?
€427 billion
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What was the currency of Greece until 2002?
drachma
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What did Greece sign to apply to join the eurozone?
Maastricht Treaty
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How many convergence criteria were there in the treaty?
two
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When did the physical exchange of the drachma to euro take place?
January 2002
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When did the ten-year period for eligible exchange of the drachma to euro end?
March 2012
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What did IMF forecast Greece's unemployment rate to be in 2012?
14.8 percent
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What was Greece's unemployment rate between in 2009?
9 per cent and 11 per cent
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What did Greece's unemployment rate soar to in 2013?
28 per cent
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What was Greece's jobless rate in 2015?
24 per cent
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What is thought to have eroded Greece's potential output?
prolonged massive unemployment
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Does speaker of the House participate in dbate?
Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate
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Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house??
Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker
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Who did Newt Gingrich delegate much authority to?
Dick Armey
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Who was speaker of the house When Tom Delay was Majority leader?
Dennis Hastert
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Who takes over as Speaker if the minority party gains control of the house?
Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker
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What meetings do Minority and Majority leaders usually meet to discuss?
agreements on controversial issues
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Who is he current Minority leader?
Nancy Pelosi
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If minority party takes control of congress, who is usually in link to become majority leader?
Minority Leader
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Are minority leaders usually experienced?
Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position
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In what congress did Nancy Pelosi bdcome minority leader?
108th Congress
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How long had Richard Gephart served in house prior to being elected to minority leader?
20 years
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When was Robert Michel elected minority leader?
1981
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John Rhodes served as minority leader beginning in what year?
1973
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What republican majority leader died in a plane crash?
Hale Boggs
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Since 1995 who is the only majority leader to become speaker?
John Boehner
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Who succeeded Newt Gingrich as Speaker?
Dennis Hastert
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Between majority leader and speaker what roles did Boehner have?
Republican House leader and Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011
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Who is the leader of the majority leader in House?
Speaker
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What is the title of seconde in command for majority party in congress?
Majority Leader
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Who overshadowed House Speaker Dennis Hastert?
Majority Leader Tom DeLay
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Who is the leader of the minority party in the House?
Minority Leader
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Does the minority or majority party have more leadership positions in House?
minority party has one less leadership position
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What role did Pelosi win in 112th Congress?
Minority Leader
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What party lost control of House in 2010 elections?
Democrats
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What rule gives minority leader right to offer motion to recommit with instructions?
Rule XII, clause 6
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Who may place legislation on a corrections calendar?
minority leader
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Minority leader may appoint individuals to what government roles?
certain federal entities.
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Are minority leadership roles specified closely?
are not well-defined
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What congressman largely specified the job description of minority leader?
Representative Bertrand Snell
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What despcription was assigned to minority leader in part?
He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies.
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What defines a large part of minority leader role?
tradition and custom
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When was the minority leader position created?
20th-century
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Why was minority leader position created?
not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef...
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Who is sometimes considered the first funcioning "Minority Leader?"
James Madison
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Who was Treasury Secretary at time of first congress?
Alexander Hamilton
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef...
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In the early days who represented party leadership?
it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13...
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In early 19th century, what were 2 common parties?
(Federalists and Democratic-Republicans)
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13...
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What would be the purpose of organizing non majority members of the house?
to represent a party comprising a distinct minority
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13...
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What made identifying House leadership difficult?
Internal party disunity
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nInternal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, \"seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candi...
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How many candidates was typical in early fields for speaker?
at least twenty different candidates
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nInternal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, \"seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candi...
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From 1861 to 1875 how many times was Dmocratic minority speaker not nominated?
two of these seven Congresses
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Who's contention is it that the minority party candidate is clearly Minority Leader since 1883?
Randall Ripley
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ...
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Why was Keifer discredited/empty leader?
arbitrarily handed out "choice jobs to close relatives ... all at handsome salaries.
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ...
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Although Keifer held minority leader role, who was actual gloof leader?
Thomas Reed,
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ...
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Prior to 1883 there is evidence that serious caucus fights occured in what years?
1871 and 1873
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it...
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What prominent ex-speaker was nominated for minority role in 1875?
James Blaine
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it...
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What former appropriations chairman was nominated for minority leader in 1876,77,79?
James A. Garfield
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it...
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Is there a consensus about the time that minority leadership officially emerged as a position?
there is disagreement among historical analysts
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19...
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What party characteristics emerged in the house in late 19th century?
strong party organization and professional politicians
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19...
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What were these conditions effective for in the house?
establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure.
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19...
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Which party has always elevated minority floor leaders to speakership?
Democrats
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Why were republicans upset with Mann?
objecting to their private bills on the floor
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nSecond, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status. Republicans have not always followed this leadership succession pattern. In 1919, for instance, Republicans bypassed James R. Mann, R...
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What year did Republicans regain control while Rober Michel was Minority Leader?
1994
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nSecond, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status. Republicans have not always followed this leadership succession pattern. In 1919, for instance, Republicans bypassed James R. Mann, R...
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What is the leadership structure when party controls house and presidency?
Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President
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Is the Senate or the House more partisan?
more partisan nature of the House
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the instance when the Presidency and both Houses of Congress are controlled by one party, the Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President. For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto \"leader...
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What minority leaders have played prominenct roles to opposing incumbent president?
Gerald Ford, Richard Gephardt, Nancy Pelosi, and John Boehner
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the instance when the Presidency and both Houses of Congress are controlled by one party, the Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President. For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto \"leader...
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What influences role of minority leader?
personality and contextual factors
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica...
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Obligations for minority leader are stated in what document?
House rule book.
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica...
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How is the minority leader able to accomplish addition demands and tasks?
minority leader is provided with extra staff resources—beyond those accorded him or her as a Representative
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica...
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How many private calendar objector members does minority leader appoint?
three
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What 2 commissions is the minority leader a member of?
House Office Building Commission; he or she is a member of the United States Capitol Preservation Commission
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Who does minority leader have informal ties with for scheduling house matters?
majority party leaders
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn addition, the minority leader has a number of other institutional functions. For instance, the minority leader is sometimes statutorily authorized to appoint individuals to certain federal entities; he or she and the majority leader each name three ...
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According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader chair?
Policy Committee
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe minority leader has a number of formal and informal party responsibilities. Formally, the rules of each party specify certain roles and responsibilities for their leader. For example, under Democratic rules for the 106th Congress, the minority lead...
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According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader head?
Steering Committee
[ "Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe minority leader has a number of formal and informal party responsibilities. Formally, the rules of each party specify certain roles and responsibilities for their leader. For example, under Democratic rules for the 106th Congress, the minority lead...