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Richard Nixon: The Council's recommendations, which would place new emphasis on the rights, powers, and responsibilities of State and…

On the recordOctober 15, 1973
The Council's recommendations, which would place new emphasis on the rights, powers, and responsibilities of State and local governments for the management of their own affairs, are receiving careful consideration.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Message to the Congress Transmitting First Report of the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Personnel Policy.

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