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Permanent committees that deal with a specific issue or topic
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Having lengthier legislative service than others
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A committee that is temporary and has a fixed issue to investigate or legislation to consider
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Small groups of legislators who investigate, craft, assess, and take action on legislation before it is considered by the whole chamber
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The power to call on a legislator and allow him or her to speak during debates
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