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There are many other phases of this matter which are worthy of consideration. Section 8 of the bill as passed by the House of Representatives and as reported to the Senate amends section 8 of the act of 1948 by extending the term of the Displaced Persons Commission from June 30. 1951. to June 30. 1952. and requiring that the regulations of the Commission for the purpose of obtaining the most general distribution and settlement of persons admitted under the act shall be "consistent with housing and employment opportunties for resettlement" throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions. Section 9 of the bill as reported to the Senate amends section 10 of the act of 1948 continuing the requirement for a thorough investigation and written report on each displaced person by such agency of the Government as the President may designate. providing. however. that the final determination of eligibility of applicants under the act. as well as under the general immigration laws of the United States. shall b2 made exclusively by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the American Foreign Service. acting through persons who are citizens of the United States. and who have not less than 3 years experience in the Immigration and Naturalization Service or in the American Foreign Service. The bill as passed by the House contains no similar provision. Mr.