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FDR: it was obviously in the public interest to reduce deliveries in cities, to curtail some transportation services and to…

On the recordApril 30, 1934
it was obviously in the public interest to reduce deliveries in cities, to curtail some transportation services and to furlough regular employees
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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White House Statement Explaining Veto of the Postal Substitutes' Bill

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