The agency charged with carrying out this program was created via Executive Order 7037, under the auspices of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act.
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 Llewellyn Cooke, who was replaced by John Carmody a year after being appointed to head that agency. This program was funded by a $410 million 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 Valley 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.
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