Government Reorganization

Archive Report

Government Reconversion for Tasks of Peace

First exercise by President Truman of the powers conferred upon him by the Government Reorganization Act of 1945 is expected in the immediate future The changes in government machinery ordered by the President will take effect after 60 days if not disapproved in the meantime by concurrent resolution of the two houses of Congress. Or they may be placed in effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1 if Congress so directs.

One of the stated objectives of Congress in adopting the Reorganization Act was reduction in the expenditures of government agencies by one-fourth —thus to assist in achieving a balanced budget in the first full fiscal year after the war.

Presidential Vs. Congressional Reorganization

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