Description. This lesson provides an overview of the United States' congressional committee system. The lesson opens with reflective questions that ask students to consider how large groups of ...

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"Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary committee," says Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in response to Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) dismissing calls by committee Republicans to ...