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Pension Office reforms under Secretary Teller outlined
Correspondence from the Greeley Tribune highlights W. W. Dudley’s resignation as Commissioner and O. P. G. Clark’s reappointment. The piece traces the Pension Office history from 1792, its growth into a major bureau, and Teller’s reforms improving proof, fees, and disability standards. It notes arrears, claims, and the staff structure, stressing the economic and social impact of pensions, and praises Teller’s liberalized policies for veterans.
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