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    (d) The review of position papers prepared in the FMACC in
 connection with the presentation of the 1950 program to determine
 which of them will be required and should therefore be reviewed and
 prepared for use in the presentation of the 1951 program; to ascertain
 new   questions (particularly those indicating critical skepticism)
 likely to be the subject of inquiry in the Congressional process; and
 to review position papers which have been prepared for 1951 program
 presentation to determine their adequacy in terms of meeting the needs
 of Congressional presentation.
   (e) The formulation of plans for Congressional presentation in-
 eluding the strategy of presentation,- the nature of testimony, the
 identity and scheduling of witnesses and such other factors as may
 be involved.
   In performing these functions, extensive use will be made of each
 agency's existing Congressional liaison facilities.
   5. The Budget and Fiscal Working Group will be responsible for:
   (a) Development and coordination of the necessary budget and
 fiscal plans and estimates which are required in conjunction with the
 presentation of the FY 1951 program to the Bureau of the Budget and
 Congress. Such plans and estimates should include:
        1) The design and layout of the Budget Document.
        2) The determination of agency responsibilities with regard
     to the collection, compilation, and consolidation of initial estimates
     covering the following:
     (a) End-item mat4riel
     (b) Training (including training teams,'. tuition, maintenance,
           etc.)
     (c) Additional Military Production
     (d) Shipping costs
     (e) Other accessorial expenses
     (f) Administrative Expenses in U.S. and abroad
     (g) Operating Expenses
       (3) The definition of the scope of "Administrative Expenses".
       (4) Policy re Lapsing.
       (5) Time schedules (to be coordinated with other groups).
       (6) Obligation rates for planning program and administrative
     apportionments.
       (Ar) Implementation of rotation policies on overseas personnel.
       (8) Requirements for cash     for liquidation   of contract
     authority.
       (9) Requirements for distribution of new obligational au-
    thority between new appropriations and contract authorizations.
       (10) Framework for review of pricing formulas and their co-
    ordination with the 1951 and 1952 budgets.
       (11) Basis for release of funds for replacement of stock items.
  6. The Public Information Working Group, which was established
by the FMACC on 6 January 1950, will be responsible for developing
the recommended public information programs and policies which


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