The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee joint hearing on high energy prices begins with heated dispute between Senators over a procedure to swear-in witnesses.

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2005 |

Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), chairman of the hearing, expressed his great displeasure over Senator Maria Cantwell’s (D-WA) call to swear in the witnesses. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) interjects her support for Cantwell’s motion, but both were rebuffed by the Chair. (1:45)

 
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November 9, 2005
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