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The Augusta Courier
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
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Twelve Republicans, led by Senator Ives (R-NY), introduced a bill in Washington on Jan. 13 to establish a Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC) to prevent workplace discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, or religion. One also moved to change a Senate debate rule blocking similar legislation, despite opposition from Southern Democrats and sponsorship by President Truman.
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Washington, Jan. 13 Twelve Republicans today introduced a bill to set up a Fair Employment practices commission (FEPC) and one of them moved to change a senate debate rule which had blocked consideration of similar legislation in the past.
Both proposals face rugged opposition from Southern Democrats who are aligned solidly against FEPC despite its sponsorship by President Truman.
The aim of FEPC is to prevent discrimination in the hiring or firing of workers on account of their race, color, ancestry or religion.
Senator Ives (R-NY) said passage of the bill sponsored by himself and 11 other Republicans would provide an answer to one of America's most serious domestic problems.
He told the senate:
"If we and our Allies have been fighting for anything in Korea, we have been fighting to defend and preserve freedom and justice in the world. If freedom and justice mean anything, they mean the right of everyone to equal opportunity to earn a living according to his ability and regardless of his parentage or religious faith."
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Jan. 13
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proposals face rugged opposition from southern democrats
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Twelve Republicans introduced a bill to set up a Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC) to prevent discrimination in hiring or firing based on race, color, ancestry, or religion. One moved to change a Senate debate rule that had blocked similar legislation. Sponsored by President Truman but opposed by Southern Democrats. Senator Ives stated it addresses a serious domestic problem and ties to fighting for freedom and justice in Korea.