A committee created to reconcile differences in versions of a bill passed by the House and Senate is called a(n) __________ committee

Which of the following is an accurate statement about poverty in Texas?

A) Poverty is less prevalent than in the U.S. as a whole. B) Hispanics are about three times more likely to live in poverty than are Anglos. C) Considerably more African Americans than Hispanics live in poverty. D) About 8% of Texans live in poverty. E) The poverty rates for African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians are similar.

In a political machine, who provides information about the needs of residents and their voting habits to people higher up the political machine hierarchy?

a. The machine boss b. Candidates running for office c. The precinct captain d. State legislators