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Joe Lieberman: “Unfortunately, most committees no longer fulfill that responsibility, which is just one more indication that the Senate…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Unfortunately, most committees no longer fulfill that responsibility, which is just one more indication that the Senate no longer functions as our founders intended.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Critiques the current state of Senate committees and their responsibilities.

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