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Page 90 - 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, as amended, shall extend to persons given employment under the provisions of this Act.
Page 148 - For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community, the legislative body of cities and incorporated villages is hereby empowered to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes.
Page 133 - In view of the facts which had been laid before me, and with an earnest desire to maintain the "Monroe doctrine...
Page 103 - When it appears to the said managers that there is a strong or reasonable probability that any prisoner will ,live and remain at liberty without violating the law, and that his release is not incompatible with the welfare of society...
Page 681 - That the said commission is hereby charged with the duty of preparing, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated plan for the National Capital and its environs, which plan shall include recommendations to the proper executive authorities as to traffic and transportation; plats and subdivisions; highways, parks, and parkways; school and library sites; playgrounds; drainage, sewerage, and water supply; housing, building, and zoning regulations; public and private buildings;...
Page 619 - Two public convenience stations are maintained, one at Ninth Street and New York Avenue NW., and one at Thirteen and One-half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Page 691 - Act, and highway-structure projects financed wholly from the highway fund, this appropriation shall be available for the employment of engineering or other professional services by contract or otherwise, and without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes and the civil-service and classification laws, and section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 USC 55a), and for engineering and incidental expenses...
Page 686 - Park is hereby placed under the directions of the regents of the Smithsonian Institution, who are authorized to transfer to it any living specimens...
Page 513 - That not to exceed 3 per centum of this sum shall be available for the employment in the District of Columbia and in the field of necessary technical and clerical assistants at the customary rates of compensation...
Page 668 - To provide units organized, equipped, and trained to function efficiently at existing strength in the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace, order and public safety under competent orders of Federal or State authorities.

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