Unemployment Benefits Debate Faces State Limits
The CIO Economic Outlook criticizes Eisenhower and party leaders for failing to liberalize unemployment compensation in 1954. It notes state tax rates remained low, benefits stayed under two-thirds of wages, and experience rating rose costs for employers. The document urges a uniform national system to fund adequate benefits.
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Washington
Eisenhower
CIO
Congress
Outlook
CIO Department of Education and Research
Michigan
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Avas
Sach
GOP Pay-Off Record: Labor fairness and 1950s policy shifts
The document lists Eisenhower era promises and maneuvers across labor, immigration, education, housing, and taxation. It highlights planned repeal of union and immigrant controls, crusades against filibusters, output goals, tax cuts for big business, and reductions in public housing. It notes debt ceiling raise and foreign policy "New Look" stance with broad industry subsidies and energy shifts.
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Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
Labor Dept
Pres. Eisenhower
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
REA
Texas
California
Lousiana
Power Lobby
TVA
Federal Power Commission
Niagara Falls
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U.S
House
Senate
Labor
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James P. Mitchell
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