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Battle lines Form in 1940 Politics Over War Powers
A Republican led bid in the House asserts independence from the White House by blocking W P A funding and tying pay to civil service status, signaling a long political struggle. The piece notes GOP gains in 1940 elections, state and local power increases, and potential canal projects Florida ship canal and Nicaragua Canal amid defense buildup and patronage shifts.
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