Reuther urges exemptions to boost recovery and curb tax favors
United CIO President Walter Reuther testified before the Senate Finance Committee urging higher personal income tax exemptions to 800 this year and 1000 next year. He argued removing dividends and depreciation provisions would offset revenue losses and stimulate demand for American goods. He challenged the trickle down theory and cited large gains for a few while arguing relief should go to the majority to raise take home pay and purchasing power.
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Washington
CIO
Walter P. Reuther
Senate Finance Committee
Mr. Reuther
Reuther
George
D. Ga
McDonald Leads Steelworkers on Nation Prosperity Plan
The USA-CIO Steelworkers Executive Board urged a $17 billion federal program to raise social security, expand tax exemptions, fund public works and housing. David J. McDonald, James G. Thimmel, and I. W. Abel presented the plan to President Eisenhower as 446,000 members faced layoffs or short hours.
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Pittsburgh
CIO Steelworkers Executive Board
Pres
Eisenhower
Usa-Cio
Steel Union
White House
David J. McDonald
James G. Thimmel
Sec
Treas
I. W. Abel
Taft-Hartley
McDonald
Canada
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Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Mellon
Humphrey
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Ways and Means Committee
Walter Reuther
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Franklin D. Roosevelt