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President Taft Signaled Pensions Bill Despite Opposition Claims
John McElroy asserts that tainting rumors of a veto were false and that Taft acted in response to popular demand and veteran support. He details access to capitol figures, the May 11 pension act, and Taft’s last minute decision to sign before May 11 midnight.
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Taft
Morgan
Grand Army of the Republic
William H. Taft
Senate
Capitol
John R. King
Blaybaugh
Potomac
Godfrey
Arizona
Grayville C. Fiske
Massachusetts
Princeton
N. J
Washington
White House
John M’elroy
National Tribune