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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949 and providing for reorganizations in the Department of the Interior.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

Purely executive duties--those that can be performed far better by a single administrative official--have been imposed upon these commissions with the result that these duties have sometimes been performed badly.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949 and providing for reorganizations in the Department of Justice.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The plans only eliminate multi-headed supervision of internal administrative functioning.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 1950 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· Mar 12, 1950

I have found and hereby declare that it is necessary to include in the accompanying reorganization plan, by reason of reorganizations made thereby, provisions for the appointment and compensation of an Assistant Attorney General and an…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

My reasons for transmitting this plan are stated in an accompanying general message.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The rate of compensation fixed for these officers is that which I have found to prevail in respect of comparable officers in the Executive Branch of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The rate of compensation fixed for this officer is that which I have found to prevail in respect of comparable officers in the Executive Branch of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I have found and hereby declare that it is necessary to include in the accompanying reorganization plan, by reason of reorganizations made thereby, provisions for the appointment and compensation of an Administrative Assistant Secretary of…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The plans do not contemplate that the Chairman will be relieved of any of his duties as a member and presiding officer of the commission.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950 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· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1950 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· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1950 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· Mar 12, 1950

I am transmitting today Reorganization Plans Nos. 15, 16, and 17 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 12 of 1950 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· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 16 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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