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What are the five reasons Congress can hold an investigation?

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Hearings are most commonly held for three reasons: to consider pending legislation; to investigate issues that may require legislation in the future; and, to investigate and oversee federal programs. They reflect the most important issues of the day and what occupies congressional attention. This means that Congress holds hearings on a variety of issues, from steroid abuse in professional sports to the use of weather satellites.

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1. gather infromation useful to congress in the making of some legislation.

2.iversee the operation of various executive branch egensies.

3.focus public attention on a particular subject from the drug war to movie violence.

4.exposes the questionable activities of public officials or private persons ; and /or

5.promote to particular interest of some members of congress.

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