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Jerry Nadler: “For more than 200 years, Congress has exercised its power under Article I of the Constitution to conduct oversight of…”

On the recordMay 14, 2019
For more than 200 years, Congress has exercised its power under Article I of the Constitution to conduct oversight of the executive branch.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes Congress's long-standing oversight role over the executive branch.

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