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On the recordMarch 2, 1930
I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation amounting to $7,000,000 for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year 1930, to remain available until June 30, 1931, for the purpose of making advances or loans to farmers as authorized by the joint resolution entitled 'Joint resolution for the relief of farmers in the storm, flood, and/or drought stricken areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, and Missouri,' approved March 3, 1930.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California
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Editor's note · Context

Letter to the President of the Senate Transmitting a Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for Disaster Relief for Farmers.

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