Sec. 6. POWERS OF COMMISSION
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## SEC. 6 POWERS OF COMMISSION ###
(a)Hearings The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. ###
(b)Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. ###
(c)Obtaining Official Data The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this Act. Upon request of the chairperson of the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission. ###
(d)Gifts, Bequests, Devises The Commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money, services, or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating its work. ###
(e)Available Space Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall make available nationwide to the Commission, at a normal rental rate for Federal agencies, such assistance and facilities as may be necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties under this Act. ###
(f)Contract Authority The Commission may enter into contracts with and compensate government and private agencies or persons to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this Act.