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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1951 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

Under the reorganization plan, the Loan Policy Board promulgates general policies which shall govern the granting and denial of applications for financial assistance by the Corporation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

The reorganization plan is especially important at this time of national emergency.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

To the Congress of the United States:I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1951, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

The reorganization plan provides strengthened administration of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by placing in a single Administrator of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation the functions of the present Board of Directors.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 18, 1951

Specifically, the provision in the reorganization plan for a financial assistance procedure governing the processing of applications in excess of $100,000 to any borrower strengthens and gives statutory prescription to an administrative…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 15, 1951

IN MY JUDGMENT, THE PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIRES THAT Arthur A. Quinn be exempted from compulsory retirement for age

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 14, 1951

General Marshall's testimony is in line with what I believe, and that is the reason he made the statement.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 14, 1951

No, I think the Commanding General of the Far East Command has all the authority necessary to carry on the military operations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 14, 1951

I have no comment. I think there is more in the papers about that than any comment I could make.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 14, 1951

If Mr. Wilson and his Defense Production people feel that that legislation is necessary, I shall ask for it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Feb 14, 1951

The Stabilization people are working on that now, and I have done everything I can at the present time.

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