Roper Plans Deep Cuts in Commerce Budget and Reforms
Secretary Roper proposes slashing the Commerce Department budget from 45 million to 26 million dollars for the next fiscal year, consolidating six bureaus into a single transport oriented structure. The plan targets reduced government spending and expanded national river valley development under presidential guidance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Shipping Board
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Weather and Public
Roosevelt Bold Move To Capitalize Americas Isolation
The article outlines President Roosevelt inviting leaders from Britain France Italy Germany Japan China Argentina Brazil and Chile to Washington as part of a bold plan to address world economic problems. It discusses potential pitfalls from old European tactics and warns about risks of expanding Federal Reserve discounting of municipal obligations and the national debt policy debates.
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Brazil
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Lame Duck Amendment Could Redraw Presidential and Congressional Dates
The article discusses a coming constitutional change, the Lame Duck Amendment, shifting presidential and congressional term dates to start in January. It explains how Congress would meet every year with sessions of varying length and a January 20 presidential inauguration. Proponents say it brings Congress closer to the people, while critics worry about public whim and demagoguery influencing decisions. It notes potential safeguards and the ongoing debate among legislators and observers.
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