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Calvin Coolidge: “I believe that postmasters of fourth-class post offices are now reasonably compensated and, therefore, am not in favor…”

On the recordMay 17, 1928
I believe that postmasters of fourth-class post offices are now reasonably compensated and, therefore, am not in favor of the additional compensation which this bill provides for.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval H.R. 7900, A Bill Granting Allowances for Rent, Fuel,...

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