Which of these is NOT one of the purposes of congressional committees?
A) They consolidate bills and resolutions so that some parts of most proposals are eventually voted on by the House and Senate.
B) They become areas of specialization with members and staff developing expertise to handle complex issues.
C) They are useful to members of Congress who use their committee positions to generate benefits for their districts or states.
D) They serve as screening devices, allowing only a small percentage of bills to take up the time of the parent legislative bodies.
E) none of the above
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