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Hoover Commission(1947–49, 1953–55) Advisory body headed by former Pres. Herbert Hoover to examine the organization of the U.S. executive branch. The first commission, officially titled the Commission on Organization of the U.S. Executive Branch, was appointed by Pres. Harry Truman to reduce the number of federal government departments. Recommendations from this and a second commission appointed by Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower were largely adopted. Some agencies were consolidated and new bodies were created, including the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the General Services Administration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Placing the Little Hoover Commission in control of redistricting, as Nunez's measure does, has also drawn fire. The DSB was formed as a recommendation of the Second Hoover Commission task force on research, chaired by then Bell Labs President Mervin Joe Kelly, in order to "canvas periodically the needs and opportunity for studies leading to radically new weapons systems. CalCPA Chair Paul Regan presented the profession's concerns to the Little Hoover Commission Jan 26. |
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