The Month in Congress-- Political Developments
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- The 73rd Congress Faces the Banking Problem. // Congressional Digest;Apr33, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p97
The article focuses on the banking problem faced by the U.S. Congress in March 1933. The special emergency banking legislation was enacted by the U.S. Congress on March 9, 1933. The Congress is still waiting for information from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning banking...
- OUR NEW LONG SHADOW. Baldwin, Hanson W. // Foreign Affairs;Apr39, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p465
The article discusses the military activities of the United States through its peacetime armaments program, which aims at strengthening the nation's military force. For the sake of simplicity, no attempt will be made here to deal with each piece of legislation separately. Rather, a broad picture...
- PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT LAYS SHIPPING PROBLEM BEFORE CONGRESS. // Congressional Digest;Feb36, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p46
This article focuses on the special message given by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the U.S. Congress, recommending the passage of a new ship subsidy bill. The President raises the question whether or not the United States should have an adequate merchant marine. He supported his view...
- Washington Notes. // New Republic;2/21/34, Vol. 78 Issue 1003, p46
Comments on the successes of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the U.S. Congress. Passage of the bill appropriating for civil works and relief; Pressure of the states to override the President; Persuasiveness of Roosevelt; View of the author on the effectiveness of Roosevelt's persuasiveness as...
- Congress and President Clash Over Budget Responsibility. // Congressional Digest;May37, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p129
Presents an article about a clash between Congress and the President over budget responsibility. Resentment in Congress in response to President Roosevelt's revised budget estimates; Suggestion of blame on Congress in President's message; Response from Congress to the allegations; Plan of...
- Washington Notes. T. R. B. // New Republic;3/13/35, Vol. 82 Issue 1058, p129
Presents information about developments related to the U.S. President's work-relief proposal. Difficulties face by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in handling work-relief bill; Settlement of controversy between President and the U.S. Congress in conference committees; Announcement that...
- Congress Balks. // New Republic;8/18/37, Vol. 92 Issue 1185, p32
Focuses on criticism of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt regarding his proposal to reform the Supreme Court. Action of the Senate after the Court bill was recommitted; Proposal of the Wagner-Steagall housing bill; Modifications in the housing bill.
- Washington Notes. T. R. B. // New Republic;7/19/33, Vol. 75 Issue 972, p261
Presents information on some recent socio-political developments. Information on the successful enactment of the economy act; Comments on the proper handling of the banking situation and the passage of the beer bill; Comments on the issue of currency stabilization; Preponderance of public...
- Washington Notes. // New Republic;1/29/36, Vol. 85 Issue 1104, p337
Focuses on the political conditions that have taken place in the United States. Anticipation that President Franklin D. Roosevelt would present a new farm bill to Congress and make its enactment the occasion of a great demonstration of the administration's regard for agriculture; Comments on the...
