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    "id": 977501,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support the Motion and make one observation. Note number three on the Calendar says, “Annual suspension of Committee sittings from 14th December, 2020 to 29th January, 2021.” I appreciate that it is usually necessary to provide staff with an opportunity to take their leave and provide Members with an opportunity to go to their counties and interact with the electorate. However, I encourage the SBC and the Clerk to consider Sessional Committees and allow them to continue to do their business with due regard to the festive season. As we speak, the Senate has not reconstituted Sessional Committees, while those of the other House are up and running. I know that they were constituted at the beginning of the session. However, it was visible that some of them were working during recess time. So, my only comment, while I support this, is to ensure that there is some flexibility for Sessional Committees. That will give them an opportunity to complete their work, do their reports, tie them properly and bring them to the House. In a subsequent session, if a new team is selected, we will not have arguments about work that was left unfinished. Madam Temporary Speaker, with that observation, which I hope the SBC and the Clerk will look into, I support the Calendar."
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