Hearings & Proceedings
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- Chairman Willis Hawley called the tariff revision hearings to order on January 7, 1929. The hearings and testimonies were dominated by groups favoring tariffs and an upward revision in tariff rates (17). This occurred for 3 reasons:
- Personal contacts with many of the Congressmen. Because of these close relationships, they were able to achieve an upper hand in many regards, including obtaining inside information about the content of the hearings, favorable interpretations of the committee rules, and special concessions which gave them a leg up (18).
- Reciprocal non-interference. Those wishing for upward tariff revision sought increased duties for their own benefit, but did not oppose duties sought by others (19).
- Economic benefit. Those who wanted tariffs had an economic motive; those who opposed did not (20).
