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Roosevelt’s elite advisers crowd White House power
The piece argues that Roosevelt relies on a cabinet of un-elected specialists who dominate policy behind the scenes. It notes roving foreign affairs expert Norman Davis, labor liaison Edward McGrady, and advisers Richberg Tugwell and Berle, with Roseman and Senator James shaping legal and political matters. Cabinet meetings are brief, and presidents often learn of policies from these advisers in the morning papers.
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Roosevelt
White House
Norman H. Davis
Edward F. McGrady
Messrs. Richberg
Tugwell
Berle
Samuel Roseman
Albany
Sen James