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Considers legislation to require Federal departments and agencies to publish unclassified information and regulations. a. Justice Dept study "Is a Congressional Committee Entitled To Demand and Receive Information and Papers from the President and the Heads of Departments Which They Deem Confidential, in the Public Interest?" (p. 63-146). b. "Demands of Congressional Committees for Executive Papers" by Herman Wolkinson, Federal Bar Association, published in the Federal Bar Journals of Apr., July, and Oct., 1949 (p. 147-270). c. "Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights Survey of Withholding of Information from Congress" memos and summary analysis prepared by subcom staff (p. 287-428). d. "Congressional Power of Investigation" Committee Print No. 83-99, prepared by the Legislative Reference Service of the Library of Congress Feb. 9, 1954 (p. 447-513). Includes the following documents.
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Examines the role of the U.S. Commissioner in the criminal justice system.
Considers (83) S. 15, (83) S. 688, (83) S. 732, (83) S. 928.
Explores the extent to which undue restrictions on the free dissemination of information may interfere with scientific development and progress in the U.S.
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Considers legislation to propose a constitutional amendment to fix the number of Supreme Court Judges at nine; to make retirement compulsory at age 75; to render Justices ineligible to become President or Vice President of US within 5 years of leaving the Court and to clarify appellate jurisdiction of the Court in certain circumstances.
Continuation of hearings on civil rights legislation to create a bipartisan commission to investigate violations of civil rights; to create a civil rights division within the Justice Dept; to enact new legislation to aid in voting rights enforcement; and to permit Federal Government to seek civil courts' preventive relief in civil rights cases.
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Considers legislation to establish limited D.C. home rule through providing for an elected mayor, city council, school board and non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives.