Reorganization Plan No. 21 of 1950: Hearings ... Eighty-first Congress, Second Session, on S. Res. 265 Disapproving Reorganization Plan No. 21 (United States Maritime Commission). May 8 and 9, 1950U.S. Government Printing Office, 1950 - 160 pages |
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... activities now centered in the Department . In plans Nos . 14 and 19 the Department of Labor is given two new functions : the Bureau of Employees ' Compensation , transferred from the Federal Security Agency ; and the responsibility for ...
... activities now centered in the Department . In plans Nos . 14 and 19 the Department of Labor is given two new functions : the Bureau of Employees ' Compensation , transferred from the Federal Security Agency ; and the responsibility for ...
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... activities for which the Maritime Commission is now responsible . The deficiencies of the statutory organization for administrative action are regarded by the committee to be the most serious obstacle standing in the way of development ...
... activities for which the Maritime Commission is now responsible . The deficiencies of the statutory organization for administrative action are regarded by the committee to be the most serious obstacle standing in the way of development ...
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... activities of the Maritime Commission are closely related to other programs of the Government and have to be coordinated with them . In the construction of a subsidized ship the Commission must co- operate with the Coast Guard on those ...
... activities of the Maritime Commission are closely related to other programs of the Government and have to be coordinated with them . In the construction of a subsidized ship the Commission must co- operate with the Coast Guard on those ...
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... activities and the necessary coordination of transportation programs have become extremely difficult or impossible . The transfer of the functions of the Martime Commission to the Department of Commerce will constitute a major step in ...
... activities and the necessary coordination of transportation programs have become extremely difficult or impossible . The transfer of the functions of the Martime Commission to the Department of Commerce will constitute a major step in ...
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... activities for which the Maritime Commission is now responsible . The deficiencies of the statutory organization for action are regarded by the committee to be the most serious obstacle standing in the way of the development of the ...
... activities for which the Maritime Commission is now responsible . The deficiencies of the statutory organization for action are regarded by the committee to be the most serious obstacle standing in the way of the development of the ...
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Page 57 - States shall have a merchant marine (a) sufficient to carry its domestic water-borne commerce and a substantial portion of the water-borne export and import foreign commerce of the United States and to provide shipping service on all routes essential for maintaining the flow of such domestic and foreign water-borne commerce at all times, (b) capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency...
Page 76 - Roosevelt addressed a letter to the commissioner asking for his resignation, on the ground "that the aims and purposes of the Administration with respect to the work of the Commission can be carried out most effectively with personnel of my own selection," but disclaiming any reflection upon the commissioner personally or upon his services.
Page 57 - It is necessary for the national defense and development of its foreign and domestic commerce that the United States shall have a merchant marine (a) sufficient to carry its domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of the waterborne export and import foreign commerce of the United States...
Page 8 - ... the date of the taking effect of this Act, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he shall succeed.
Page 10 - Sec. 2. Performance of functions of Secretary. The Secretary of the Interior may from time to time make such provisions as he shall deem appropriate authorizing the performance by any other officer, or by any agency or employee, of the Department of the Interior of any function of the Secretary, including any function transferred to the Secretary by the provisions of this reorganization plan.
Page 8 - Two of the members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board.
Page 2 - We recommend that all administrative responsibility be vested in the chairman of the commission.
Page 10 - Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation." The Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall receive compensation at the rate prescribed by law for Under Secretaries of executive departments, and shall perform such duties as the Secretary of Commerce shall prescribe.
Page 77 - The debates in both houses demonstrate that the prevailing view was that the commission was not to be "subject to anybody in the government but . . . only to the people of the United States"; free from "political domination or control...
Page 7 - ... found and hereby declare that it is necessary to include in the accompanying reorganization plan, by reason of reorganizations made thereby, provisions for the appointment and compensation of new officers specified in sections 2 and 3 of the plan.