To Extend the Defense Production Act of 1950: As Amended, Hearings Before ... , 91-2 on H.R. 17880 ... , June 16 ... July 7, 19701970 - 567 pages |
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... existing standards or regulations . " ( 2 ) The Comptroller General may appoint personnel from the Federal Gov- ernment ( with the consent of the head of the agency concerned ) or from outside the Federal Government to serve on advisory ...
... existing standards or regulations . " ( 2 ) The Comptroller General may appoint personnel from the Federal Gov- ernment ( with the consent of the head of the agency concerned ) or from outside the Federal Government to serve on advisory ...
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... existing under the present system of controls . A system of price and wage controls would permit a free flow of money in the economy , restoring purchasing power , permitting the expansion and substantially reducing unem- ployment . The ...
... existing under the present system of controls . A system of price and wage controls would permit a free flow of money in the economy , restoring purchasing power , permitting the expansion and substantially reducing unem- ployment . The ...
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... existing level . Mrs. SULLIVAN . As I recall , your last big job as economic stabilizer in 1953 was to recommend the use of indirect controls such as credit controls as the best weapon to combat inflation . Do you still feel that way ...
... existing level . Mrs. SULLIVAN . As I recall , your last big job as economic stabilizer in 1953 was to recommend the use of indirect controls such as credit controls as the best weapon to combat inflation . Do you still feel that way ...
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... unnecessary inventory accumulation and a continuing boom of business invest- ment in new plants and machines , while more than 20 % of industry's existing capacity stands idle . Even if the money supply should ease somewhat , there 79.
... unnecessary inventory accumulation and a continuing boom of business invest- ment in new plants and machines , while more than 20 % of industry's existing capacity stands idle . Even if the money supply should ease somewhat , there 79.
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... existing agencies could absorb that task on top of their present duties they would have to be over - staffed to an extent far beyond the wildest imaginings of the most ferocious budget cutters . Violations of the temporary price freeze ...
... existing agencies could absorb that task on top of their present duties they would have to be over - staffed to an extent far beyond the wildest imaginings of the most ferocious budget cutters . Violations of the temporary price freeze ...
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Page 270 - The Comptroller General shall investigate, at the seat of government or elsewhere, all matters relating to the receipt, disbursement, and application of public funds...
Page 3 - States courts of any Territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to enjoin such acts or practices, and upon a proper showing a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order shall be granted without bond.
Page 243 - The law locks up both man and woman Who steals the goose from off the common, But lets the greater felon loose Who steals the common from the goose.
Page 268 - I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about and express it in numbers you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind...
Page 340 - ... (2) Any significant change occurs in the nature of the business, the extent of subcontracting, fixed asset improvement programs, the inventories, the volume of sales and production, manufacturing processes, the contractor's products, or other relevant circumstances.
Page 270 - ... containing recommendations concerning the legislation he may deem necessary to facilitate the prompt and accurate rendition and settlement of accounts and concerning such other matters relating to the receipt, disbursement, and application of public funds as he may think advisable. In such regular report, or in special reports at any time when Congress is in session, he shall make recommendations looking to greater economy or efficiency in public expenditures.
Page 347 - Such promulgated standards shall be used by all relevant Federal agencies and by defense contractors and subcontractors in estimating, accumulating, and reporting costs in connection with the pricing, administration and settlement of all negotiated prime contract and subcontract national defense procurements...
Page 3 - ... may request the Attorney General to bring an action in the appropriate district court of the United States to enjoin such acts or practices, and upon a proper showing...
Page 3 - Columbia, or the United States courts of any Territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to enjoin such acts or practices...
Page 2 - Board in carrying out its functions and responsibilities under this section. (e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), members of the Board and officers or employees of other agencies of the Federal Government utilized under this section shall receive no compensation for their services as such but shall continue to receive the compensation of their regular positions. Appointees under subsection (d) from private life shall receive compensation at rates fixed by the Board, not to exceed...