CONGRESS: The House Week Jun. 16, 1930

Work Done. The House of Representatives last week:

¶ Adopted a resolution to extend time for the assessment, refund and credit of 1927 and 1928 income taxes levied on married couples having joint incomes. ¶ Passed law-enforcement bills: 1) providing for waiver of trial by jury in the U. S. District Courts, 2) defining petty offenses and their penalties, 3) defining "casual or slight violations" of the Jones ("Five & Ten") Act, 4) providing for summary prosecution of such violations.

...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!