Reno, meanwhile, began her testimony in open session, defending the funding request in very general terms.

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The Board of Parole Hearings will receive public comment, discuss the request in closed session and then announce its recommendation.

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Col Pohl did not rule on the defence lawyers' request, but said it would be addressed at the next session, scheduled for 11 February.

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So kind of a brainstorming session took place and it was decided that the best way to accommodate everyone's request was to set up periodically - and it happens about once every six weeks or so.

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The weekly business questions session is an opportunity for MPs to put topical questions to the leader of the House and request parliamentary time on matters they feel merit attention.

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