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Jim McGovern: “Congresswoman Schakowsky, who couldn't be here, had a proposal that the committee chairs should consult with ranking…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
Congresswoman Schakowsky, who couldn't be here, had a proposal that the committee chairs should consult with ranking members before issuing a subpoena.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Highlighting a proposal for committee chair accountability regarding subpoenas.

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