15 nov 1946 - Employment act

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[leadup] 1945: Truman urged congress to enact progressive measures - national health insurance, ↑ minimum wage, maintaining citizen employment | [what] created council of economic advisers | [role] counseled pres/congress on how to promote national economic welfare | [effect] over next 7 years, coalition between republicans and conservative dems + beginning of cold war → hindered passage of most progressive programs