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Joni Ernst: “I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority…”

On the recordOctober 21, 2020
I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Committee on Veterans' Affairs The Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Unanimous Consent Agreement--Executive Calendar
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Oct 21, 2020

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