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The TVA is- a federal agency, the initials stand for Tennessee Valley Authority. It had oversight and operational control over the construction and operation of huge dams and storage facilities, power plants,etc in the Tennesee Valley area and was operated by the Federal Government. The agency dates to the Depression and understandably it benefitted the job market, economy. The problem is, like any big authority in ran essentially top-down and there was little if any democratic oversight as to public opinion, possible relocation of homes, farms, business establishments ( do not confuse with evacuations sparked by, say forest fires) - the whole thing was definitely Big Brother and there was no elective input, say, for example Bond Issues to hold out a finger in the wind of- public opinion. the TVa survives but is almost one of a kind. My guess is it is managed by either the dep. of the Interior, or maybe Energy. a book has been written on it called- TVA- Democracy on the March! I think you should read this book if this subject flags your attention, no pun intended.

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It was created in order to control floods, improve navigation, and generate electrical power along the Tennessee River and its tributaries. (1933)

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where can i get a tva job online?

You find TVA Jobs at the official site from TVA or on indeed. But there is also a site called mybvi that offers TVA jobs.And you can find TVA jobs at the big webservice monster as well.


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TVA Credit Union can be contacted in many ways. One way a person might contact TVA is to call their 1-800 number. Other options to contact TVA include mailing them, calling the local branch, or a person can contact TVA through the live chat offered on the TVA website.


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Every product sold in impacted by the TVA.


This agency oversees thirty-nine dams on the Tennessee River?

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The TVA is a part of what plan?

The TVA is part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal."


How many major dams made by the TVA?

There were 3 TVA dams on the Tennessee River in Alabama


Where can I go to find TVA jobs?

To find out what jobs are available at TVA you can go to their official website and click on the highlighted text that says "How To Get A Job At TVA". This will give you instructions to follow.