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Unit 6
1. High Visibility Testimony: Proponents of legislation often try to get highly visible individuals to testify, drawing the attention of both their colleagues and the public.
2. Adding a Human Face: Social problems and legislative solutions often seem very abstract. Proponents try to build support by giving a human face to an abstract problem. Allowing "victims" of existing policy to testify creates impetus for legislative action. (see examples in Unit 4).
3. Stacking the Hearing: The committee chair and majority staff have considerable power in choosing who will be allowed to testify at the public hearing.
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