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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

The Veterans Administration will be modernized, and that should be done as soon as possible.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

I am asking you to extend my congratulations to all of our transportation agencies--and their millions of workers--on the results they have accomplished.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

This Government is rich enough to pay its employees an adequate salary, and they ought to do it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

In order to do this job most of our soldiers will be transported the full length of the American continent.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

My views are that the Members of the House and the Senate are grossly underpaid.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

Stuart Symington of St. Louis will be appointed to succeed Senator Gillette when Senator Gillette's expiration date expires July 15th.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

All Federal agencies, including, but not limited to, the War Manpower Commission, the National Selective Service System, and the Department of Justice, are directed to cooperate with the Petroleum Administrator to the fullest extent…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator shall operate the said plants and facilities pursuant to the provisions of the War Labor Disputes Act, and during his operation of the plants and facilities shall observe the terms and conditions of the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities at the Cabin Creek Oil Field of the Pure Oil…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Petroleum Administrator within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein

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