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Established in 1921, this agency is the nation’s watchdog over how the funds Congress appropriates are spent.

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The GPO promotes transparency in government by providing these publications over the Internet at no charge.

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The committee chairperson and the senior minority party member of the committee hire and supervise staff members who support the committee as a whole, such as press secretaries, clerks, and office managers. (McGraw-Hill)

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Typically establishes the legislative agenda and briefs the lawmaker on all legislative matters. The LD supervises and serves as a resource person for the more junior legislative staff members. (McGraw-Hill)

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Make certain that the lawmaker is well informed about the many bills with which she or he must deal. (McGraw-Hill)

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Serves as the chief of staff. The AA runs the lawmaker’s office, supervises the lawmaker’s schedule, and gives advice on political matters. (McGraw-Hill)

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Committee staff members work for the many House and Senate committees. (McGraw-Hill)

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Personal staff members work directly for individual senators and representatives.  (McGraw-Hill)

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They make the key decisions about the work of committees, such as when the committees will meet, which bills they will consider, and for how long. They decide when hearings will be held and which witnesses will be called to testify for or against a bill. (McGraw-Hill)

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Is a temporary committee that is set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of a bill. (McGraw-Hill)

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Study one specific issue and report their findings to the Senate or the House. (McGraw-Hill)

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Each subcommittee specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee’s responsibility. (McGraw-Hill)

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They stand, or continue, from one legislative session to the next. (McGraw-Hill)