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"Secret Sessions of the House and Senate" (PDF). Congressional Research Service. 98-718 GOV. Reilly, Daniel W. (March 13, 2008). "Several House Democrats Object To Closed Session". CBS News. Babington, Charles (November 3, 2005). "Senate's Closed-Session Move Borne Out of Daschle's Strategy". Washington Post.
In 2003, the City of L.A. settled with Horowitz, in a closed-door session. [6] The sale was for $5,050,000 [7] which was slightly above the $4.8 million the City had paid for it in the eminent domain seizure. The settlement was done to comply with the repurchase clause as the court had mandated.
In the House, Rule XVII, clause 9, governs secret sessions, including the types of business to be considered behind closed doors. A motion to resolve into a secret session may only be made in the House, not in the Committee of the Whole. A Member who offers such a motion announces the possession of confidential information, and moves that the ...
The House Rules provide that the chairman of a committee presides over its meetings, maintains decorum and ensures that the committee adheres to the House Rules governing committees and generally acts in an administrative role respective to such issues as determining salaries of committee staff, issuing congressional subpoenas for testimony and ...
On Aug. 17, rules surrounding real estate commissions are set to change thanks to a legal settlement between the National Assn. of Realtors and home sellers. Proponents hope the new rules will ...
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors considered three and approved two new rules of order.
The United States Senate has the authority for meeting in closed session, as described in the Standing Rules of the Senate. The Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention met in secret. The Senate met in secret until 1794. The Senate’s executive sessions (such as nominations and treaties) were not opened until 1929.
After reviewing meeting recordings and statements from commissioners, the AG’s office found that the closed session was in compliance with the open meetings act and was solely held to discuss ...