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CONTROL OF MONEY AND CREDITS.
COMMITTEE ON RULES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1911.
The committee met at 10:30 o’clock a.m., Hon. Robert L. Henry (chairman) presiding.
The CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, the committee has been called to hear Mr. Lindbergh in reference to House resolution 314, in regard to the Money Trust. If you are ready, Mr. Lindbergh, you may proceed.
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