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According to politico.com, Title: House Democrats weigh AI select committee URL Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764 Published Time: 2026-09-09T17:49+0000 Markdown Content: [Skip to Main Content](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764#main) Toggle menu[](https://www.politico.com/) * More from Politico * Europe * Pro * AgencyIQ Press Escape to close the menu.
Title: House Democrats weigh AI select committee URL Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764 Published Time: 2026-09-09T17:49+0000 Markdown Content: [Skip to Main Content](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/09/house-democrats-weigh-ai-select-committee-01068764#main) Toggle menu[](https://www.politico.com/) * More from Politico * Europe * Pro * AgencyIQ Press Escape to close the menu.
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