Congressional Czech Caucus

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Congressional Czech Caucus was inaugurated on February 27, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

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US Senate

(List in progress, March 4, 2008)

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US House of Representatives

(List in progress, April 10, 2008)

Chairmen

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