abstract:A head house is an American railroad term for the part of a train station which does not house the tracks and platforms. In the context of rail transport, it usually refers to the portion of a large passenger terminal which contains the ticket counters, waiting rooms, toilets and baggage facilities.
According to media reports, the head of General Motors,Rick Wagoner, has agreed to step down at the request of the White House, as part of a restructuring plan.
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With this collection, it was as if he was making a statement that he has the design skills to head the house of Balenciaga.
Rep. Pete Olsen, the Texas Republican expected to head the House science subcommitte responsible for authorizing NASA programs, already has been sharply critical of the agency's direction.
Two years ago, she scored a political coup when she was tapped by Democratic leaders to head a House science subcommittee with authority over NASA. A staunch supporter of NASA's manned exploration programs, she has been skeptical of proposed commercial alternatives.