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| − | + | A '''committee''' is a subsidiary organization of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] established for the purpose of considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, or carrying out other assignments as instructed by the parent chamber.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/committee.htm US Senate Reference]</ref> In non-governmental circumstances, it can refer to any group of people that meets together and makes decisions, larger ones usually worse at the task.<ref>''Webster's Third New International Dictionary''. 1960.</ref><ref>Adams, Scott. ''Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies''.</ref> | |
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Latest revision as of 14:54, September 26, 2018
A committee is a subsidiary organization of the Senate established for the purpose of considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, or carrying out other assignments as instructed by the parent chamber.[1] In non-governmental circumstances, it can refer to any group of people that meets together and makes decisions, larger ones usually worse at the task.[2][3]
References
- ↑ US Senate Reference
- ↑ Webster's Third New International Dictionary. 1960.
- ↑ Adams, Scott. Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies.