And we did that through community board meetings and public hearings.

Under the fast-track process, builders do not have to go through public hearings to prove that the project is necessary.

But he pledged to keep debate alive on those issues through study commissions and public hearings.

"Despite attempts by the Assembly, through numerous public hearings, reports and legislation, to address this problem, little has been done."

Research and development work is conducted through forums, public hearings and a strong committee structure.

This is usually done by the City Council and through public hearings.

The governor's proposal has to move through public hearings and review by regulators before it becomes official, probably in about a year.

To qualify, agencies have to go through hearings with local, regional and state officials to justify the need for a clinic.

While the city has given approval to the general concept of this project, it is still going through public hearings.

A major way that Congress conducts oversight is through hearings.