<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishWakati wanachama wa Bunge wanapotoa maombi tofauti juu ya suala moja na GAO haikukubali rasmi maombi, GAO itajadili na wanachama na wafanyikazi wao na itaunganisha maombi tu ikiwa waombaji wanakubali.  <response>: When Members submit independent requests on the same issue and GAO has not formally accepted the requests, GAO will consult with the Members and their staffs and will merge requests only if the requesters agree. 