the tva plan was ambitious. regional economies could be improved if the waters were made navigible. the tva constructed housing, began a malaria control project, worked on agricultural development, and provided electrical power to this depressed region. some thought the government was going too far. along with the utilities, others who feared economic loss joined in the opposition. coal miners feared hydroelectric power would reduce the demand for coal. the coal operators of west virginia came to washington, d.c. they were very angry at me because i was an open supporter of the legislation to create the tennessee valley authority. they said this will rob us of hundreds and thousands of jobs if these rivers are turned into productive areas for the power systems that will not stop in the tennessee valley authority but will go into other regions of the united states. they saw it as something to oppose, and they did so vigorously. the tva argued that flood control was its primary goal. the opposition argued that the

during a great depression, congress created the tva-- a federal project to control the ravages of the tennessee river. why would anyone object? medical advances have added years to americans' lives. but not everyone can afford medical care's high cost. why shouldn't the government

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>> in addition to passing the bill that allows tva to hold folks accountable, you have to get more handsnd involved. only with congress and media and veterans groups and people who serve under him. >> do you have confidence he can still do his job and serve in a way that you would view as sufficient? >> there's definitely a confidence crisis in the va, we're reserving judgment on the secretary himself and want to hear more from members. and that's one much things we're collecting opinions on right now. there's no doubt there's a confidence crisis but it is important to say it's still important for veterans to use the va if they are in crisis and need help. >> thank you for coming to visit. >>> this morning the first lady and dr. jill biden hosted a mother's day tea for military moms. it is part of the joining forces initiative, a program geared towards giving service members and their families any support they need here at home. kids were vostd in activities as well working with michelle obama and dr. biden on cards and gifts. i saw them coming as i was leaving the white house today. tig