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Washington Roundup: Why Are Congressional Committees So Important?

New members of Congress are learning their committee assignments. The Firewall's David Hawkings explains what goes into that behind the scenes.

Washington Roundup: Why Are Congressional Committees So Important?
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Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: the ongoing partial government shutdown and congressional committee assignments.