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| − | A hearing is a formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of legal terms or of fact to be heard. Hearings are used extensively by legislative and administrative agencies. | + | A '''hearing''' is a formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of legal terms or of fact to be heard. Hearings are used extensively by legislative and administrative agencies. |
| − | In Congress a hearing is a meeting of a [[committee]] or [[subcommittee]] -- generally open to the public -- to take testimony in order to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, to conduct an investigation, or review the operation or other aspects of a Federal agency or program.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/hearing.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | + | In Congress, a hearing is a meeting of a [[committee]] or [[subcommittee]] -- generally open to the public -- to take testimony in order to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, to conduct an investigation, or review the operation or other aspects of a Federal agency or program.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/hearing.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:37, August 21, 2007
A hearing is a formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of legal terms or of fact to be heard. Hearings are used extensively by legislative and administrative agencies.
In Congress, a hearing is a meeting of a committee or subcommittee -- generally open to the public -- to take testimony in order to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, to conduct an investigation, or review the operation or other aspects of a Federal agency or program.[1]