Yet. unlike the position of administrative assistant. legislative assistants as such are not authorized by statute or Senate rule. and no extra salary funds are available for the position. It is time to recognize this need for specialized service in the legislative area. Many other suggestions have been made to lighten the congressional workload. These are worthy of the joint committees study. Among them are suggestions to: First. Provide for elective officials and home rule for the District of Columbia. Second. Remove the authority of Congressmen and Senators to appoint postmasters and candidates for the military academies. Third. Turn over for executive determination the settlement of certain immigration and claims bills. Fourth. Provide advisory committees of scientists to assist Congress on a parttime basis.
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