The people's voice., 1945-04-27
make other domestic economy IegisIa.
tion unnecessary?

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No. S. 460 (the CVA) will deal prin
cipally with upbuilding our resource
base All of us realize the rate that
our natural resource base is being
eroded due to war contributions All
wealth comes from resources, capital
foundation before the entire structure
can be completed.
22 How does the agricultural econ.
omy of the west compare with that
of the nation?
The land area of the II western
states comprises 61% of the total ma
tional land area. The farm income
from this 61@o area is only 32qo of
the national total. Agriculture, as well
as industry, will provide opportuni-
ties for our veterans and war workers.
%. Are the veterans given prefer.
ence under S. 460.
Yes
"a. Does S. 46o supplement the pres
ent Bonneville act, which, by it's terms,
is temporary legislation?
1t does; by providing added provi-
sions for unified valley development
policy, plan, budget and program.
This proposal may be looked upon
as one of integration of the general
river valley and power development.
S. AGO is supplementary to the Bonne-
vile act, and in no sense can be con-
sidered a revolutionary change.
25. Under what form of direction
and administration does the authority
operate?
1t functions under the broad super
vision and control of chairman and
board of directors, operating in the
field of policy formation and overall
to the region, the con-
gress, and the chief executive through
practical cabinet level channels. I'm
der this bill the board of directors is
required to bring it's policies and plans
closely into accord with the regional
needs. In order to further this, a local
advisory board is provided.
26. What are the fundamental or
ganization needs in such a valley de-
A single, unified conservation and
development policy, plan, budget, and
program and single responsible re-
yional agency, in order that all plans
ind programs can be co-ordinated.
Under the present division of re-
5ional development responsibilities, a
unified program providing complete
economic benefits to the region and
lation is not feasible. This bill pro-
rides for responsible and effective in
erstate and inter-agency cooperation,
10 essential to successful program
27. Will the establishment of such
IN authority result in further central.
zation of federal authority and ad-
No. On the contrary, the formation
nd administration of regional de-
elopment program will be decentral-
zed, resulting in a regional organiza-
ion which will function within the
egion affected and be responsive to
he needs of the region.
%. What will be the effect on the
phere of action in the states?
Under this legislation, none Of the
overs and functions of the states are
bridged. Practically, the states can
cal with a more accessible regional
gency instead Of dealing with the
eads of numerous departments and
ureaus in the national capitol. The
sgional authority can utilize the serv-
es and cooperative efforts of the
ate and it's subdivisions in carrying
,rward development projects or seq
ents of the regional program.
29. viii the establishment of such
responsible semi-autonomous region
agency be Incompatible with our
resent form of government?
No. The authority will be subject to
% basic enabling legislation and sub
quent policy authorization and the
acts of congress, and
i'll be subject to constitutional ad-
illustrative controls. The powers and
notions of the states remain intact
i'd are utilized to a high degree. S.
0 provides that such state powers
III be protected.
80. What should be- the relationship
the regional authority to the nation
government?
The policies and program of the au-
ority should be broadly co-ordinated
tn those of the federal government.
lis may be done not only through
neral appropriations and directions
the congress and the executive, but
rough the broad adjustment to the
yestment and employment needs of
3 national economy and to the pro-
ans of other regions and other seq
,nts of the national economy. The
ntrols to effect coordination be-
cen national and state agencies is
sted in the administration of the
thority.
81. Does S. 460 accelerate the early
npIetion Of the Columbia basin prof.
)?
s. 460 definitely provides for such
,eleration.
e. Does S. 46o protect existing
hts of Indians?
t does.