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    "id": 618718,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/618718/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The whole exercise of allocating Senators to the various Committees has been an interesting lesson on the advantages of continuity and change. From the logic that has been used in allocating Senators to the various Committees, certain things stand out. Initially, Senators were nominated to committees out of their choice, experience and professional background. They felt that they would contribute best in those committees. They have been doing well over the last three years and they wish to move on. I have also learnt in this House that it is good to have impetus and have new Members coming in. However, the logistical issue has to do with the structure and probably features that the Senate as a House should think in advance which Senators belong to certain committees prior to the nomination and adoption of the Motion. The idea of moving Senators from one committee to another requires logistical planning and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes"
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