Systems of Public Welfare, Volume 10Perhaps there is no field in which accurate information and dependable direction are more eagerly sought by old and new officials, legislative bodies, civic and social agencies, and citizens in general than in public welfare. This volume is an effort to meet the demand for comprehensive information concerning the scope, organization, and administration of state systems of public welfare in the United States. Originally published in 1925. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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Page 275 - in Congress assembled, That there is hereby established at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the Department of Education and Relief. The chief officer of the Department of Education and Relief, who shall have control and direction of said department, shall be appointed by the President, by
Page 284 - An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes," approved September 7, 1916, is amended to read as follows: "Sec.
Page 276 - of such device as the President shall approve, and judicial notice shall be taken thereof. Sec. 2. There shall be in the Department of Education and Relief three Assistant Secretaries, to be appointed by the President, by
Page 248 - They shall make sanitary investigations and inquiries in respect to the people, the causes of disease, and especially of epidemics and the sources of mortality and the effects of localities, employments, conditions and circumstances on the public health.
Page 276 - the advice and consent of the Senate. They shall be known, respectively, as the Assistant Secretary for Education, the Assistant Secretary for Public Health, and the Assistant Secretary for Veteran Relief. Each Assistant Secretary shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Secretary or required by law, and shall
Page 279 - 8. The Secretary of Education and Relief shall make annually, at the close of each fiscal year, a report in writing to Congress, giving an account of all moneys received and disbursed by him and his department,
Page 280 - involved, may allow the same to be maintained by or against the head of the department or other officer of the United States to whom said authority, powers, and duties are transferred
Page 287 - shall make annually, at the close of each fiscal year, a report in writing to Congress, giving an account of all moneys received and disbursed by him and his department,
Page 280 - America in Congress assembled, That there is established at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the Department of Education and
Page 279 - giving an account of all moneys received and disbursed by him and his department, describing the work done by the department, and making such recommendations as he shall deem necessary for the effective performance of the duties and purposes of the department.