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“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D68 on Feb. 3, 1997.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Committee Meetings
HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES
Committee on International Relations: On January 31, the Committee held a hearing on Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1996. Testimony was heard from John Shattuck, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Department of State; and public witnesses.
PROPOSED BALANCED BUDGET CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Committee on the Judiciary: Held a hearing on proposed Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendments. Testimony was heard from Representatives Stenholm, Cox of California, Sabo, and Wise; Robert E. Rubin, Secretary of the Treasury; and public witnesses.
