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January 9, 1933
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
House Majority Leader Rainey opposes a $100,000,000 federal aid highway bill, citing mounting federal deficits, and sends a critical circular letter to 14 state governors urging them to suggest funding sources.
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Rainey To Oppose Highway Measure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. (U.P.)— House Majority Leader Rainey today announced his opposition to agitation for passage of a $100,000,000 federal aid highway bill.
At the same time, Rainey made public a stinging circular letter sent to 14 state governors who had asked his support of the bill.
The veteran house leader asked the state officials to suggest how to get the money for the expenditure and reminded them the federal government was piling up deficit of $100,000,000 a month.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. (U.P.)— House Majority Leader Rainey today announced his opposition to agitation for passage of a $100,000,000 federal aid highway bill.
At the same time, Rainey made public a stinging circular letter sent to 14 state governors who had asked his support of the bill.
The veteran house leader asked the state officials to suggest how to get the money for the expenditure and reminded them the federal government was piling up deficit of $100,000,000 a month.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Highway Bill
Federal Aid
Deficit
Political Opposition
Circular Letter
What entities or persons were involved?
Rainey
14 State Governors
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Rainey
14 State Governors
Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 9
Story Details
House Majority Leader Rainey announces opposition to a $100,000,000 federal aid highway bill and publicizes a critical letter to 14 state governors, questioning funding amid $100,000,000 monthly federal deficits.