THE CONGRESS: Work Done, Jun. 14, 1937

The Senate:

¶ Passed a bill authorizing the construction of six auxiliary vessels for the Navy Estimated cost: $48,000.000.

The House:

¶ Passed (326 to 44) the Administration's $1,500,000,000 Relief Bill.

¶ Passed a bill extending air mail routes some 3,000 mi..

¶ Passed a bill extending for two years the "hot oil" law (prohibiting interstate shipment of oil produced in excess of state quotas).

¶ Passed a bill extending the life of the Public Works Administration for two years from June 30, ensuring it $259,000,000 with which to carry out projects already approved (but not...

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