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subcommittees
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Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.—
Gwen Dilworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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