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Civilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) helped provide jobs from young men on conservation projects. It started in 1933 and went to 1942. -
Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) helped felvope resources for the Tennessee Valley. It is still in use today -
Public Works Administration
The Public Works Administration (PWA) was a way to create jobs on government projects. It was renamed in 1335 and lasted until 1944. -
Federal Housing Administration
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) backed up loans so familes could build and repair homes. The FHA is still in use today and backs up close to 40% of todays mortgages. -
Rural Electrification Administration
The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was a way to get electricty to rural farms accross america. By 1942 over 50% of all us farms had electricty. It was in effect until 1994. -
Banking Act of 1935
The Banking Act of 1935 set up a seven member board to look over the nations money supply and intrest rates on loans. It is still in use today. -
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration was used to help build retirement funds. This is money taken out of your paychecks and given back to you at retirement. -
United States Housing Authority
The United States Housing Authority (USHA) gave out loans so you could get a low cost for public housing. This act is still in use today and helps out low income familes. -
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDC) required products to be listed with the ingredents used to make the food, cosmetics and Drugs. This is still in use today. -
Fair Labor Standerds Act
The Fair Labor Standerds Act was the act that set up a minimun wage and a max amount of hours a person can work in a week. This act still stands today with only litte changes.
