The Defense Production Act Is Being Underutilized, A Debate
As health professionals and leaders around the United States rush to procure the supplies Americans need to combat the coronavirus pandemic, some argue that the Defense Production Act is being underutilized. This little-known law, which dates to the Korean War (1950-53), gives the president vast aut...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Intelligence² (U.S.) |
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| Format: | Audio |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Intelligence Squared US,
[2020]
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As health professionals and leaders around the United States rush to procure the supplies Americans need to combat the coronavirus pandemic, some argue that the Defense Production Act is being underutilized. This little-known law, which dates to the Korean War (1950-53), gives the president vast authority to compel private companies to act in the interest of national defense. While President Donald Trump (R) has invoked the law in recent weeks, many are calling on his administration to use its powers much more broadly. The federal government, they argue, must intervene in private industry to ensure that life-saving supplies-like personal protective equipment and ventilators-are produced and distributed effectively. But others argue that large companies like General Motors and Ford will meet the nation's needs without unnecessary and inefficient government overreach. Is the Defense Production Act being underutilized? |
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Originally released by Intelligence Squared US, 2020. Streaming audio file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 27, 2021. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. As health professionals and leaders around the United States rush to procure the supplies Americans need to combat the coronavirus pandemic, some argue that the Defense Production Act is being underutilized. This little-known law, which dates to the Korean War (1950-53), gives the president vast authority to compel private companies to act in the interest of national defense. While President Donald Trump (R) has invoked the law in recent weeks, many are calling on his administration to use its powers much more broadly. The federal government, they argue, must intervene in private industry to ensure that life-saving supplies-like personal protective equipment and ventilators-are produced and distributed effectively. But others argue that large companies like General Motors and Ford will meet the nation's needs without unnecessary and inefficient government overreach. Is the Defense Production Act being underutilized? 9 - 12. Streaming audio file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
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1 online resource (1 audio file ()) : sound. |
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Streaming audio file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
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9 - 12. |
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Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |