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Unemployment A National Problem Revisited in Congress
Washington columnist Thomas L. Stokes traces the unemployment benefits debate in Congress echoing Truman era battles. The piece analyzes Eisenhower proposals for federal uniform 26 week benefits and state adoption, the Forand amendment fight, and the partisan coalition patterns shaping the outcome and future Senate action.
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Thomas L. Stokes
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