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Roosevelt plan on labor law sparks mixed, cautious approval
An overview notes mixed reaction to President Roosevelt's proposed commission on British labor policy, with some labor leaders opposing changes that could curb union activity. It contrasts US Wagner Act with Britain’s 1927 law, while detailing relief spending and unemployment aid scenarios, including WPA payrolls and broad federal expenditures. The piece also covers farm price declines and the Farm Act's perceived failings, urging further relief funding to restore parity for farmers.
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