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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Specifically, during recent news reports, that the White House has instructed the executive departments and agencies to ignore or not to respond to official requests from ranking members of subcommittees of jurisdiction and Members of the minority party of Congress.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey highlights concerns about the White House's directive affecting committee integrity.

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