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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... increase in inflation , a safety margin for unex- pected inflation and beyond that for a hoped - for increase in real wages . These wage claims will be disinflated only if there is a firm promise to the unions of price stability ...
... increase in inflation , a safety margin for unex- pected inflation and beyond that for a hoped - for increase in real wages . These wage claims will be disinflated only if there is a firm promise to the unions of price stability ...
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... price stability . From this stage on we should notice that the wage increases that the worker gets will be real . If the policy is to be equitable and even de- fensible there must also be provision in industries of exceptionally high ...
... price stability . From this stage on we should notice that the wage increases that the worker gets will be real . If the policy is to be equitable and even de- fensible there must also be provision in industries of exceptionally high ...
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... increases and interest rates that cover that kind of a price increase and must so plan your prices . Nothing else is going to break those expectations apart from serious depression . The game plan of the administration if I may use that ...
... increases and interest rates that cover that kind of a price increase and must so plan your prices . Nothing else is going to break those expectations apart from serious depression . The game plan of the administration if I may use that ...
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... price for any firm or for any union below that level . Mr. JOHNSON . I think ... increase which would bring them abreast of the other unions . I would point ... Price Administration - in the World War II period ? Dr. GALBRAITH . The ...
... price for any firm or for any union below that level . Mr. JOHNSON . I think ... increase which would bring them abreast of the other unions . I would point ... Price Administration - in the World War II period ? Dr. GALBRAITH . The ...
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... increases to what is consistent with price stability and ask firms to keep prices stable will only work if the unions and the corporations are both persuaded that it is serious . If the UAW , this autumn , can be persuaded that there ...
... increases to what is consistent with price stability and ask firms to keep prices stable will only work if the unions and the corporations are both persuaded that it is serious . If the UAW , this autumn , can be persuaded that there ...
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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...