Amending the Food Control and District of Columbia Rents Act: Hearings Before the Committee on the District of Columbia House of Representatives ... on S. 2919. April 27, 28, and May 1 and 2, 1922 |
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... Rent Act . I feel it is the most pernicious piece of legislation that has ever been brought before this committee . Mr. WOODRUFF . I think you would have some difficulty in convincing the renters of the District that is true . I have no ...
... Rent Act . I feel it is the most pernicious piece of legislation that has ever been brought before this committee . Mr. WOODRUFF . I think you would have some difficulty in convincing the renters of the District that is true . I have no ...
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... Rent Commission did . I do not attribute it to intimidation . The CHAIRMAN . What we want to find out is this discrimination between a Congressman , a Supreme Court Judge , and the poor clerk that is running around here ? Mr ... RENTS ACT .
... Rent Commission did . I do not attribute it to intimidation . The CHAIRMAN . What we want to find out is this discrimination between a Congressman , a Supreme Court Judge , and the poor clerk that is running around here ? Mr ... RENTS ACT .
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... rent law . If people want to pay for occupying space of that kind , the Rent Commission ought not to come in and voluntarily adjust those rates . That ought to be left to the landlord , because if they are going to have the luxuries let ...
... rent law . If people want to pay for occupying space of that kind , the Rent Commission ought not to come in and voluntarily adjust those rates . That ought to be left to the landlord , because if they are going to have the luxuries let ...
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... rents and notes hereinafter submitted . Some idiosyncracies of the schedule fixed by the Rent Commission at Meridan Mansions , 2400 Sixteenth Street . Tier 12 , apartment- Tenant . 212 .. 312 . 412 .. 512 . 612 . 712 . Tier 29 ...
... rents and notes hereinafter submitted . Some idiosyncracies of the schedule fixed by the Rent Commission at Meridan Mansions , 2400 Sixteenth Street . Tier 12 , apartment- Tenant . 212 .. 312 . 412 .. 512 . 612 . 712 . Tier 29 ...
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... rent reduction , $ 25 . Senator C. S. Thomas ( two apartments , 503-504 ) : Occupied by thre persons ; 7 rooms , 3 baths , 1 foyer , and 1 bath ; rent reduction , $ 37.50 . Hon . Bertrand H. Snell ( two apartments , 509 ... RENTS ACT . 11.
... rent reduction , $ 25 . Senator C. S. Thomas ( two apartments , 503-504 ) : Occupied by thre persons ; 7 rooms , 3 baths , 1 foyer , and 1 bath ; rent reduction , $ 37.50 . Hon . Bertrand H. Snell ( two apartments , 509 ... RENTS ACT . 11.
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Page 81 - If either party shall apply to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and shall show to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce such evidence in the proceeding before the Commission, the court may order such additional evidence to be taken before the Commission and to be adduced upon the hearing in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as to the court may seem proper.
Page 74 - An Act to provide further for the national security and defense by encouraging the production, conserving the supply, and controlling the distribution of food products and fuel...
Page 81 - The Commission may modify its findings as to the facts, or make new findings, by reason of the additional evidence so taken, and it shall file such modified or new findings, which, if supported by evidence, shall be conclusive...
Page 81 - ... as to the facts, or make new findings, by reason of additional evidence so taken and filed, and it shall file such modified or new findings, which...
Page 160 - That any person who shall neglect or refuse to attend and testify, or to answer any lawful inquiry, or to produce documentary evidence, if in his power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or lawful requirement of the commission...
Page 76 - Code, (2) If the petitioner applies to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and shows to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce such evidence in the proceeding before the...
Page 75 - A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all the powers of the commission.
Page 74 - Commission (hereinafter referred to as the commission), which shall be composed of five commissioners, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Page 75 - Commission may administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence. "Such attendance of witnesses, and the production of such documentary evidence, may be required from any place in the United States, at any designated place of hearing.
Page 75 - ... All of the expenses of the Commission, including all necessary expenses for transportation incurred by the Commissioners, or by their employees under their orders, in making any investigation, or upon official business in any other places than in the city of Washington, shall be allowed and paid on the presentation of itemized vouchers therefor approved by the chairman of the Commission.