Brooks Sub committee praised by Fortune for GSA sale probe
Fortune Magazine lauded Congressman Jack Brooks and his Special Government Activities Subcommittee for hearings on the General Services Administration surplus property sale near Laramie Wyoming. The article notes GSA could fetch at least $173,000 more and credits Brooks for reopening bidding.
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GSA faces criticism over waste and favoritism in property system
The Fortune report labels the federal property agency's mess as favoritisms, factionalism, sloppiness and waste. GSA holds nearly nine billion dollars in land, buildings, vehicles, clerical supplies and other property for the government. Created by Congress in 1949 on Hoover Commission recommendations.
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Congress
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Time Running Out on GI Training and Loans for WWII Vets
The Veterans Administration warns WWII veterans that GI training must be completed within one year and GI loan applications within two years, with July 25 1956 and July 25 1957 as final deadlines for most beneficiaries. A small exempted group has extended timelines. Over 90 percent of GI loans funded home purchases and education programs.
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Veterans Administration
Armed Forces
Bean Cemetery Work Planned in Kir byville
An all day work event is planned at Bean Cemetery in Kir byville this Saturday. Sim Ward, president, urges all interested parties to attend with a basket lunch and tools for fence placement and general upkeep.
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Kirbyville
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