20 CFR § 320.20 - Powers of hearings officer.

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title: "20 CFR § 320.20 - Powers of hearings officer."
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title_name: "Employees' Benefits"
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section_name: "Powers of hearings officer."
chapter_name: "RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD"
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subchapter_name: "REGULATIONS UNDER THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT"
part_number: "320"
part_name: "INITIAL DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT AND REVIEWS OF AND APPEALS FROM SUCH DETERMINATIONS"
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authority: "45 U.S.C. 355 and 362(1)."
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# 320.20 Powers of hearings officer.

In the development of an appeal, the hearings officer shall have the power to hold hearings, require and compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and make all necessary investigations.