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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I have found and hereby declare that the reorganization contained in this plan is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 16 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The effect of the plan will be to place the entire responsibility for the approval and administration of the grant and loan provisions of the Water Pollution Control Act in the Federal Security Agency, as the agency with the predominant…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 12 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 15 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 11 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

I will tell you what I will do with it when it comes before me in the form of a bill.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

I suggested that that be done, and I think it will be done before this Congress adjourns.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 25, 1949

I think Congress ought to finish the job so far as it can; and I think it will.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1949

The accomplishment of this objective will be furthered by the transfer of these territories to civilian administration and the enactment of organic legislation at the earliest practicable date.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

In keeping with past experience, the pending bill provides that reorganization plans, submitted to the Congress by the President under the reorganization authority, must lie before the Congress for 60 consecutive days without Congressional…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 27, 1949

It is vitally necessary that the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act be extended in full force.

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