Corcoran probe sparks House clash over utilities lobby
The House voted a thousand dollars for investigation by the rules committee into lobbying for and against utilities bills as Rep. Brewster accused New Deal lawyer Thomas G Corcoran of pressuring Rep. Rankin and the Senate backed a 50 thousand dollar probe.
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Roosevelts Debt and Tax Outlook in 1936 Budget
The article analyzes federal finances as 1936 begins July 1, noting public debt near 28.8 billion and a 3.5 billion annual deficit. It compares 1916 and 1919 debt levels, discusses interest costs, and credits the Roosevelt policy with lower interest rates despite higher debt while warning on tax structure and credit faith. It also covers congressional lobbying investigations sparked by Brewster and Look, questioning administration pressure and the role of lobbyists.
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Quotes NRA Decision by Alfred Sloan Jr
Motor magnate Alfred Sloan Jr argues the highest wage scale is best if balanced with the national economy. He denounces regimentation and calls for productivity driven recovery, criticizing the theory of scarcity and price factor increases that curb employment.
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The Credit Men Talk On Responsibility To Help Mankind
Henry H. Heimann of the National Association of Credit Men urges individual duty in improving mankind. He warns against foolhardy panaceas while noting the growth of new industries and a shift in employment. He predicts half of future workers will be in yet undiscovered fields, reflecting on changing labor needs.
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Henry H. Heimann
National Association of Credit Men
National Problems by Henry A Wallach
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallach argues that calls for centralized federal power face court limits. He quotes Holmes on law's life being experience and asserts national problems must be addressed nationally when experience shows advantages outweigh disadvantages.
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Ptobay
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New Deal and Courts
A view by Charles K. Burdick argues that the Supreme Court may uphold congressional power to condition interstate shipments on production, wages, hours, and collective bargaining, if public opinion remains strongly in favor of government changes. The piece notes that while courts may delay or direct, they cannot resist persistent public demand in a constitutional republic.
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McCarl
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the Treasury
Supreme Court
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Roosevelt
Samuel B. Hill
Interstate Commerce Subcommittee
Cummings
Congress
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Charles K. Burdick
Cornell Law School
United States
TVA Project Criticizes Federal Program As Socialism
The TVA is described as an irresponsible political and economic bureaucracy. The author argues its declared goals are commendable but the authority operates as a federally sponsored experiment in state socialism, noting sponsors avoid labeling such experiments properly.
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Jouett Shouse
American Liberty League
TVA
Social Security pledge from Frances Perkins
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins remarks on the U.S. job insurance system, noting it took two years to develop and Europe took 15 years. She cautions the bill may change due to its human nature but expresses confidence that it will be enacted and continually improved.
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