We are told by Works Progress Administration that there are very few aliens who have not filed their intention to become citizens of this country getting direct relief in competition with American citizens. However. if you write a mandatory provision in here imposing the duty upon Works Progress Administration to determine the question in advance in each instance. let us see just what you would have from an administrative standpoint. In populous centers where large elements of the population are foreign born. the Works Progress Administration must stop in each case and institute an inquiry. requiring evidence to be presented and act at their own risk. They would have to consult the General Accounting Office before they could pay checks to these people. to see what proof would be required as to a mans citizenship before he could be paid. I hope that amendments of the two types which I have suggested. irrespective of their inherent merit. if they have merit. will not be adopted.
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