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National Industrial Recovery Act
A law passed to authorize the President to regulate industry in an attempt to raise prices after severe deflation and stimulate economic recovery. -
Federal Deposit Insurance Commission
U.S. corporation insuring deposits in the United States against bank failure. The FDIC was created to maintain public confidence and encourage stability in the financial system through the promotion of sound banking practices. -
Federal Housing Authority
A United States government agency created in part by the National Housing Act of 1934. It sets standards for construction, underwriting, and insures loans made by banks and other private lenders for home building. The Acting Commissioner of the FHA is Biniam Gebre. -
Security & Exchange Commision
A government commission created by U.S. Congress with goals of protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitating capital formation. -
National Labor Relations Board
An independent US government agency with responsibilities for enforcing US labor law in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices. Unfair labor practices may involve union related situations or instances of protected concerted activity. -
Social Security Act
Established a system of old age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and the physically handicapped. -
Public Works Association
A not-for-profit, professional association of public works agencies, private companies, and individuals dedicated to promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. -
Agricultural Adjustment Act
A federal law which reduced agricultural production by paying farmers subsidies not to plant on part of their land and to kill off excess livestock. Its purpose was to reduce crop surplus and therefore effectively raise the value of crops.
