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Hopkins Relief Crisis Sparks Senate Debate on Welfare
Dr. James W. Barton discusses Hopkins testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, warning that twenty percent of Americans rely on federal or state relief. He critiques relief programs from NRA to WPA, noting waste, debt, and political pressure, and questions the effectiveness of Hoover Roosevelts era policies.
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Harry A. Hopkins
Works Progress
House Committee On Appropriations
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Congress
Executive Branch
Mr. Hopkins
Public
Ickes
NRA
PWA
CWA
Civil Works Administration
Treasury
Washington
FERA
Messrs
WPA
Works Progress Administration
Sheen
Iaien Subang