general provisions

general provisions Sec. 609. No act pursuant to the provisions of this title and which occurs while this title is in effect shall be construed to be within the prohibitions of the antitrust laws or the Federal Trade Commission Act of the United States. Service as a member of the National Committee or of any regional subcommittee is not to be construed as holding any office or employment with the Government of the United States. The Administrator is authorized and directed, upon the request of the National Committee, to provide such Committee with a suitable office and meeting place and to furnish to the Committee such staff assistance as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of assisting it in the performance of the functions of such Committee. Funds available to the Administrator for administrative expenses shall be available for all expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of this title, including expenses of persons serving as members of any committee or subcommittee established pursuant to this title for communications, transportation, and not to exceed $25 per diem in lieu of subsistence when away from their homes or regular places of business in connection with the business of such committee or subcommittee.