The House Calendars Committee historically has had more life-and-death power over legislation than any other committee because it __________.
A. can refuse to schedule bills approved by substantive committees for debate by the full House
B. is chaired by the speaker of the house
C. sets the order of debate in conference committees
D. considers discharge petitions
Answer: A
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