Notable opposition to this program came from John Battle, who testified before the House Committee  on Military Affairs that this program could put 400,000 people out of work. The agency charged with  carrying out this program was created via Executive Order 7037, under the auspices of the Emergency  Relief Appropriation Act. This program was carried out by an agency led by Morris Llewel yn Cooke, who  was replaced by John Carmody a year after being appointed to head that agency. This program was  funded by a $410 mil ion appropriation via the Norris-Rayburn Act, which provided a loan system for  private cooperatives and companies, such as Arkanasas' Woodruff Cooperative. In 1949, the agency  charged with executing this program had its mandate extended to telephone service. Originating with  the Tennessee Val ey Authority, for 10 points, identify this program which aimed to bring power to  Americans living outsi
Notable opposition to this program came from John Battle, who testified before the House Committee  on Military Affairs that this program could put 400,000 people out of work. The agency charged with  carrying out this program was created via Executive Order 7037, under the auspices of the Emergency  Relief Appropriation Act. This program was carried out by an agency led by Morris Llewel yn Cooke, who  was replaced by John Carmody a year after being appointed to head that agency. This program was  funded by a $410 mil ion appropriation via the Norris-Rayburn Act, which provided a loan system for  private cooperatives and companies, such as Arkanasas' Woodruff Cooperative. In 1949, the agency  charged with executing this program had its mandate extended to telephone service. Originating with  the Tennessee Val ey Authority, for 10 points, identify this program which aimed to bring power to  Americans living outside of cities.
Notable opposition to this program came from John Battle, who testified before the House Committee  on Military Affairs that this program could put 400,000 people out of work.
rural electrification