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Mundt Nixon Act Fight Moves to Senate
The Mundt Nixon Subversive Activities Control Act of 1948 passes the House by a large majority and now faces Senate action. CIO officials urge appeals to senators against passage, arguing the bill targets unions and infringes free speech and assembly. CIO legislative director Nathan Cowan warns it could brand loyal Americans as subversive and cripple union activity through broad penalties.
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