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Roosevelt era shifts in federal recovery plans prompt job creation drive
The administration moves away from direct relief toward work programs funded by the government. Proposals include housing subsidies, slum clearance, and rural rehabilitation with an initial estimate of billions for expansion. Officials expect private construction to rise as public construction leads the recovery, while bank policy loosening aims to spur lending. Senator Nye advocates government ownership of war-related industries, signaling a growing debate over economic controls.
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