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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... industry and the defense industries . You very kindly point out that we should not criticize the administration for unemployment because after all the American public wanted cutbacks in space and defense . You point out correctly that ...
... industry and the defense industries . You very kindly point out that we should not criticize the administration for unemployment because after all the American public wanted cutbacks in space and defense . You point out correctly that ...
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... industry , for agriculture or for the smaller business community . What we are getting is a weakening of those prices which are de- mand determined . Farm prices , possibly services , are weakening . At the same time we are still ...
... industry , for agriculture or for the smaller business community . What we are getting is a weakening of those prices which are de- mand determined . Farm prices , possibly services , are weakening . At the same time we are still ...
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... industries and occupations . These are many factors that appropriately must be considered in the determination of wages in each firm , industry and market . Furthermore , wages and salaries are not the only cost to business - there are ...
... industries and occupations . These are many factors that appropriately must be considered in the determination of wages in each firm , industry and market . Furthermore , wages and salaries are not the only cost to business - there are ...
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... industry whose rate of productivity increase exceeds the over - all rate , rise in the opposite case , and remain stable if the two rates of productivity increase are equal . " However , the industry productivity figures which were ...
... industry whose rate of productivity increase exceeds the over - all rate , rise in the opposite case , and remain stable if the two rates of productivity increase are equal . " However , the industry productivity figures which were ...
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... industry To be more concrete , what generally applicable wage guidepost could be c ceivably be appropriate to the unique situation in the auto industry in which UAW will start negotiations with the major corporations next month ...
... industry To be more concrete , what generally applicable wage guidepost could be c ceivably be appropriate to the unique situation in the auto industry in which UAW will start negotiations with the major corporations next month ...
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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...