11/01/1949
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"The effect of this proposal will be to eliminate entirely one agency, whose mission has been substantially accomplished, without appreciably increasing the burden of the Director of War Mobilization a..."
"The country is in desperate straits as a result of the recent strike of the coal miners."
"The shift will prevent needless duplication of personnel and facilities and will assure the best service to veterans."
"Since S. 1592 continues many substantial programs which are essential for the success of the veterans' emergency housing program, as well as for accomplishing the longtime objective of a decent home f..."