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We are planning to ask the Congress for legislation to enable the government to undertake public works, thus stimulating directly and indirectly the employment of many others in well-considered projects.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We are planning to ask the Congress for legislation to enable the government to undertake public works, thus stimulating…”
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Roosevelt outlines plans to seek congressional approval for public works projects to boost employment.
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