The House Still Strictly Follows the Seniority System,wherein the Majority

question 7

True/False

The House still strictly follows the seniority system,wherein the majority party member of the committee who has served the longest automatically serves as chair.

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Discount on Bonds Payable

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Date of Issue

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Redemption

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