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... Congress an important point of policy , and I think it impos- sible to say that Congress might not reasonably think that the provision in question would help a good deal to carry its policy along . But suppose the only effect really ...
... Congress an important point of policy , and I think it impos- sible to say that Congress might not reasonably think that the provision in question would help a good deal to carry its policy along . But suppose the only effect really ...
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... Congress - an at- tempt by interpretation to soften or modify what some regard as a harsh public policy . This court , let me repeat , solemnly adjudged many years ago that it could not , except by “ judicial legisla- tion , " read ...
... Congress - an at- tempt by interpretation to soften or modify what some regard as a harsh public policy . This court , let me repeat , solemnly adjudged many years ago that it could not , except by “ judicial legisla- tion , " read ...
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... Congress adopted the well - intended but ineffectual Timber Culture Act , offering free land to persons who would plant timber on it . In 1878 President Hayes warned Congress of the need of forest protection . Numerous bills were ...
... Congress adopted the well - intended but ineffectual Timber Culture Act , offering free land to persons who would plant timber on it . In 1878 President Hayes warned Congress of the need of forest protection . Numerous bills were ...
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I | 2 |
PHILOSOPHERS Of Laissez FAIRE | 4 |
Attitudes during the Progressive Era | 12 |
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