For the purposes of this Act [sections
1981 to
1987 of this Appendix] the Attorney General may—
(a)appoint a clerk and such attorneys, examiners, interpreters, appraisers, and other employees as may be necessary;
(b)call upon any Federal department or agency for any information or records necessary;
(c)secure the cooperation of State and local agencies, governmental or otherwise, and reimburse such agencies for services rendered;
(d)utilize such voluntary and uncompensated services as may from time to time be needed and available;
(e)assist needy claimants in the preparation and filing of claims;
(f)make such investigations as may be necessary;
(g)make expenditures for witness fees and mileage and for other administrative expenses;
(h)prescribe such rules and regulations, perform such acts not inconsistent with law, and delegate such authority as he may deem proper in carrying out the provisions of this Act [sections
1981 to
1987 of this Appendix].