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Congressmen Seek Larger ECA Cut In Aid Plan
Congress leaders pushed for steeper cuts in European Recovery Program funding as hearings opened on Truman's $5.27 billion request. Lawmakers debated trimming up to $2 billion, with voices urging money for military aid be moved from the Recovery Fund. The debate highlighted widening dissatisfaction with foreign aid amid price declines and ongoing combat against communism.
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Washington
Truman
House
Mr. Truman
Congress
Europe
State Acheson
Taber
New York
Appropriations Subcommittee
Gary
Virginia
Paul Hoffman
ECA
Cannon
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Capehart
Indiana
Taft
Ohio