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On the recordOctober 18, 2023
Madam President, I have eight 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: COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS The Committees on Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs are authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. 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 18, 2023, at 2 p.m., to conduct a subcommittee hearing. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing.…
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Jeff Merkley
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