Explore how the U.S. government sought to settle informal war contracts quickly and fairly.
This nonfiction work presents hearings about war contracts handled during a national emergency. It shows how lawmakers and department officials debated powers, safeguards, and methods to adjust or discharge obligations. The material focuses on balance between protecting government funds and delivering timely settlements for contractors.
- Learn how committees considered legislation to authorize government settlements
- See how officials argued for speed versus formal contract requirements
- Understand who would negotiate settlements and how disputes might be resolved
- Get a sense of the financial stakes and the potential savings from faster adjustments
Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and wartime administration.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book debates a measure to prioritize consideration of certain contracts made by the U.S. War Department in the wake of World War I. Following the armistice, many contracts were left incomplete with contractors left in financial uncertainty and pressing for compensation. The author highlights the urgent need for legislation to resolve these outstanding obligations, arguing that failure to do so will result in protracted litigation and economic hardship. The book provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by governments in managing wartime contracts and the importance of ensuring fair treatment for those who have served their country in times of crisis. Its comprehensive analysis of the legal, economic, and ethical dimensions of the issue makes it an essential read for anyone interested in the complexities of government contracting during wartime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331225195_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331225195
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331225195
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25902780/1
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