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The functions, duties, powers, and authority vested in the Housing Expediter by this order shall be exercised and performed by him or, subject to his discretion and control, by such personnel of the Office of Housing Expediter as the Housing Expediter may designate.

Context

Executive Order 9836—Vesting Certain Functions and Authority With Respect to the Veterans' Emergency Housing Program in...

03/21/1947

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