Furcolo Urges Home-Front Pork Barrel Accountability
Massachusetts Democrat Foster Furcolo reports to the House findings showing Senate spending exceeding House allocations from 1940 to 1950 by about 918 billion dollars. He notes pork barrel items include dams flood control rivers harbors post offices and highway projects and calls for local legislatures cities and citizens to tell their congressmen how they feel about such spending.
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Farm Hand Reflects on Fair Deal and Roosevelt Era in Illinois
In rural Illinois a hired farm hand describes nonmechanized plowing on rich soil. He recalls the Rooseveltinspired era, government grain storage loans, and the Brannan plan debates. He contrasts past hardships with present work, hoping for clear party positions and choices in upcoming elections.
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Yruman
Dirksen
Senate
Brannan
Scott Lucas
Havana
Kentucky
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