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Questions of the Privileges of the House: An Analysis
Congressional Research Service · 2015-08-05 · Reports · 14,990 words · PDF available
A question of the privileges of the House is a formal declaration by a Member of the House asserting that a situation has arisen affecting “the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity an...
“Fast Track” Legislative Procedures Governing Congressional Consideration of a Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission Report
Congressional Research Service · 2015-08-05 · Reports · 3,639 words
In 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995, and 2005, an independent Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission was authorized by law to recommend the disposal of unneeded defense facilities throughout the...