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| | Helsinki Commission Names 18 Members |
 | | Created by Congress in 1976, the Commission consists of nine members each from the Senate and House, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce. |
 | | The Helsinki Commission, created by Congress in 1976, consists of nine members from the United States Senate, nine members from the U.S. House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce. |
 | | Members of the Commission have regular contact with parliamentarians, government officials, NGOs, and private individuals from other OSCE participating States. |
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