Dissenting opinions in 1936 about the Townsend Plan

The transcript discusses the opposition to Roosevelt's Social Security legislation by a doctor, the heated national debate over the Townsend plan, and the support it received from figures like Father Koglin. The debate included strong arguments from both sides, with some congressional members labeling it a racket, while others, including a radio-speaking priest, supported the Townsend Old Age pension.

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