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Washington’s three ring circus grips capital as spending plan unfolds
The national capital reels under a three ring display with Democrats clashing at the Capitol while the White House pushes a five billion dollar public works plan. President Roosevelt reorganizes spending with Walker as head and Tugwell directing rural programs, rail safety, housing, and electrification amid criticism of Ickes. Newsroom buzz mocks a staged campaign prompt from the Democratic national congressional committee as policy debates swirl.
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Washington
National Capital
Capitol Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
Montana
New York
Walker
Wil
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Tugwell
Civilian Conservation ‘Corps
Congress
Ickes
Capital News
National Congressional Committee
West
Democratic National Congressional Committee
P. H. Drewry
Virginia
Abe Murdock
Beaver
Utah
South
Middle West
Eugene B. Crowe
Indiana
East
William J. Granfield
Massachusetts
North