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(18,250 posts)as Senate Democratic Conference Leader, created the Outreach Committee and appointed Sanders chairman.
The Senate doesn't create caucuses or conferences and their committees; different interest/advocacy groups and political parties create them.
While caucuses and conferences may be multi-partisan (like the CBC), it is the members of the caucus who determine eligibility requirements and the selection of leaders. The founding members of the conference or caucus are the creators of the group. The legislative body (i.e. the Senate or the House) neither has a say in their creation nor a say in how they conduct their business.
Even for those who think that they have known these facts for decades, a refresher course never hurts. Salad is good for you.
Certaines personnes ne comprennent jamais rien toutes seules, et c'est fatigant de toujours leur donner des explications.
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