Reading Room Document
Legal Questions Raised by the Library of Congress Critique of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977
The document is a legal opinion addressing the questions raised by the Library of Congress Critique of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977. The conclusions reached in the document are that the critique's challenges to the legality of specific aspects of the plan are not warranted. The questions presented for review include the legality of the appointment of the Executive Director of the Domestic Policy Staff, the appointment of an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and compliance with House of Representatives Rules regarding appropriations. The document provides detailed legal analysis and arguments to support the conclusions reached.
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