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Stack #132458
| Name | Descrip | Initials |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Conservation Corps | Public works jobs for men | CCC |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | jobs to build electric dams, cheap electricity | TVA |
| Federal Emergency Relief Administration | gave relief to unemployed | FERA |
| Agricultural Adjustment Administration | Paid farmers to limit crop sizes | AAA |
| National Recovery Administration | Enforced regulations of wages, prices and working conditions | NRA |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | monitors trade and companies | SEC |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | Inured savings accounts in banks | FDIC |
| Works Progress Administration | Paid people to work (artists, writers, musicians...) | WPA |
| Social Security Act | System of insurance for elderly and unemployed | SSA |
| Federal Housing Act | provides a stable home financing system | FHA |