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Monday, February 12, 2007

Peña introduces Criminal Jurisprudence staff as first meeting nears

The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hold its first hearing tomorrow at 2 pm or upon adjournment and Chairman Peña has offered this post introducing his office and committee staff. .

The looming question: Will Robert Talton show up or won't he? Tune in tomorrow to find out. And until then, see:

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