Nomination of George M. Johnson: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights...86-1, on Nomination of George M. Johnson, of California, to be a Member of the Commission on Civil Rights, April 21, 19591959 - 14 pages |
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Page 1 - ... procure services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 810; 5 USC 55a), but at rates for individuals not in excess of $50 per diem. (b) The Commission shall not accept or utilize services of voluntary or uncompensated personnel, and the term "whoever...
Page 1 - Commission shall — (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation that certain citizens of the United States are being deprived of their right to vote and have that vote counted by reason of their color, race, religion, or national origin; which writing, under oath or affirmation, shall set forth the facts upon which such belief or beliefs are based ; (2) study and collect information concerning legal developments constituting a denial of equal protection of the laws under the...
Page 1 - A witness attending any session of the Commission shall receive $4 for each day's attendance and for the time necessarily occupied in going to and returning from the same, and 8 cents per mile for going from and returning to his place of residence.