Searchlight on Congress, Volumes 10-11Lynn Haines Searchlight Publishing Company, 1924 |
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... action , failure will be written of their efforts . Instead let them dig out by the roots every abortive boss power that now enables a committee to evade its plain duty , to practice obstructive tactics , to be " a law unto itself ...
... action , failure will be written of their efforts . Instead let them dig out by the roots every abortive boss power that now enables a committee to evade its plain duty , to practice obstructive tactics , to be " a law unto itself ...
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... action of the present Secretary in " firing " Judge John M. Burns because of the latter's attempt publicly to dis- close evil conditions in the Department ? 59. Do you approve , or disapprove , the action of the present Secretary in ...
... action of the present Secretary in " firing " Judge John M. Burns because of the latter's attempt publicly to dis- close evil conditions in the Department ? 59. Do you approve , or disapprove , the action of the present Secretary in ...
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... action with refer- ence to the naval oil reserves has intensified the public determination that , from this time forward , the government shall prevent further monopolization of the common benefits of the natural resources . There are ...
... action with refer- ence to the naval oil reserves has intensified the public determination that , from this time forward , the government shall prevent further monopolization of the common benefits of the natural resources . There are ...
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... ( See District of Columbia . ) RAILROADS Pending H. J. Res . 141. Directing the Interstate Com- merce Commission to take action relative to adjust- ments in the rate structure of common carriers . ( 16 THE SEARCHLIGHT ON CONGRESS.
... ( See District of Columbia . ) RAILROADS Pending H. J. Res . 141. Directing the Interstate Com- merce Commission to take action relative to adjust- ments in the rate structure of common carriers . ( 16 THE SEARCHLIGHT ON CONGRESS.
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... action on pending legislation . V. Special Measures in the Senate CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE The balloting for the chairmanship of this Senate Committee began on Dec. 10 , 1923 , and continued through 32 roll ...
... action on pending legislation . V. Special Measures in the Senate CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE The balloting for the chairmanship of this Senate Committee began on Dec. 10 , 1923 , and continued through 32 roll ...
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Page 12 - That unfair methods of competition in commerce are hereby declared unlawful. The commission is hereby empowered and directed to prevent persons, partnerships, or corporations, except banks, and common carriers subject to the acts to regulate commerce, from using unfair methods of competition in commerce.
Page 10 - Whenever a final decree has been entered against any defendant corporation in any suit brought by the United States to prevent and restrain any violation of the antitrust Acts, to make...
Page 2 - That the United States shall be permitted to participate, through representatives designated for the purpose and upon an equality with the other states...
Page 14 - expenditure" includes a payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift, of money, or anything of value, and includes a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable, to make an expenditure; (f) The term "person...
Page 14 - Every person who having been summoned as a witness by the authority of either House of Congress to give testimony or to produce papers upon any matter under inquiry before either House, or any...
Page 15 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
Page 15 - ... and to make such expenditures, as it deems advisable. The cost of stenographic services to report such hearings shall not be in excess of 25 cents per one hundred words. The expenses of the committee, which shall not exceed $10.000. shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman.
Page 10 - That the commission shall also have power — (a) To gather and compile information concerning and to investigate from time to time the organization, business, conduct, practices, and management of any corporation engaged in commerce, excepting banks and common carriers subject to the Act to regulate commerce, and its relation to other corporations and to individuals, associations, and partnerships.
Page 14 - Any officer or employee of the commission who shall make public any information obtained by the commission without its authority, unless directed by a court, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
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