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Second Session Looms as Truman Pushes Fair Deal Again
The second session of the 81st Congress in Washington is expected to be a drawn out battle as President Truman pursues remaining Fair Deal goals. With 1950 elections ahead, Democrats seek to advance farm and tax policies amid party tensions and regional battles, while Republicans target key Midwestern seats and Senators face reelect. The dynamic includes potential tax shifts and heightened party line voting, with civil rights issues fueling Dixiecrat resistance.
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House
Senate
Truman
Congress
Washington
Brannan
Midwest
Homer Capchart
Indiana
Bourke Hickenlooper
Town
Forrest C. Donnell
Missouri
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Chan Gurney
South Dakota
Milton Young
North Dakota
Kentucky
Maryland
New York State
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Herbert Lehman
Robert Wagner