On the recordJuly 24, 1946
I therefore urge again the earliest practicable action on this matter by you and your committee.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI therefore urge again the earliest practicable action on this matter by you and your committee.
Letters to Congressional Leaders Urging Enactment of the Housing Bill
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