On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
As a result of Senator Lugar's request and followup question, the Department of State consulted with the Department of the Interior about releasing copies of the meeting minutes requested.
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congress.govAs a result of Senator Lugar's request and followup question, the Department of State consulted with the Department of the Interior about releasing copies of the meeting minutes requested.
Senator Lugar prompted the State Department to release meeting minutes.
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