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April 27, 1926
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
President Coolidge pushes for passage of the Swing-Johnson bill for the Boulder Canyon dam amid session turmoil, despite opposition from Arizona and eastern congressmen, as it affects western politicians' futures.
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PRESIDENT WANTS IT THIS TIME
Despite Turmoil of Last Days of Session He Hopes It Will Pass.
POLITICAL NEEDS
Future of Many Congressmen Depends On Its Enactment Now
By JOHN MONTGOMERY
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
WASHINGTON, April 27.--Despite the turmoil of last minute legislation, President Coolidge is still attempting to have the Swing-Johnson bill completing the great Boulder Canyon dam passed at this session of Congress.
Supporters of this project have impressed the President with the importance of this dam and he has constantly recommended its completion.
His policy advisers have also pointed out the significance of the project. The political future of a score of western congressmen depends largely upon the outcome of legislation affecting the dam and it has a prominent position even in the campaign platform of the coming primaries.
The most powerful opposition to the measure is being waged by the Arizona delegation. They claim that their state will not receive a fair share of the benefits of the Colorado river by the Swing-Johnson plan. Some opposition is offered by eastern congressmen who resent the expending of huge sums of money on undeveloped western territory.
Despite Turmoil of Last Days of Session He Hopes It Will Pass.
POLITICAL NEEDS
Future of Many Congressmen Depends On Its Enactment Now
By JOHN MONTGOMERY
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
WASHINGTON, April 27.--Despite the turmoil of last minute legislation, President Coolidge is still attempting to have the Swing-Johnson bill completing the great Boulder Canyon dam passed at this session of Congress.
Supporters of this project have impressed the President with the importance of this dam and he has constantly recommended its completion.
His policy advisers have also pointed out the significance of the project. The political future of a score of western congressmen depends largely upon the outcome of legislation affecting the dam and it has a prominent position even in the campaign platform of the coming primaries.
The most powerful opposition to the measure is being waged by the Arizona delegation. They claim that their state will not receive a fair share of the benefits of the Colorado river by the Swing-Johnson plan. Some opposition is offered by eastern congressmen who resent the expending of huge sums of money on undeveloped western territory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Coolidge
Swing Johnson Bill
Boulder Canyon Dam
Arizona Opposition
Congressional Legislation
Political Futures
What entities or persons were involved?
President Coolidge
John Montgomery
Arizona Delegation
Eastern Congressmen
Western Congressmen
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
President Coolidge
John Montgomery
Arizona Delegation
Eastern Congressmen
Western Congressmen
Location
Washington
Event Date
April 27
Story Details
President Coolidge seeks passage of the Swing-Johnson bill for the Boulder Canyon dam despite legislative turmoil and opposition from Arizona over fair benefits and from eastern congressmen over costs, as it impacts western politicians' futures.