January 15, 1930 – Washington, D.C. – President Herbert Hoover’s ambitious law enforcement reform program is facing stiff resistance in Congress, with lawmakers citing concerns over the proposed expansion of power. The proposal, which aims to give United States commissioners the authority to conduct trials, has sparked heated debate and is now being met with silence from key congressional leaders.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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