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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service Response to Government Accounting Office Report on Research and Sterilization
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Paul Laxalt's Letter on Proposed Legislation to Amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
- Date:
- 1977-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendment on Off-Road Vehicle Use on Public Lands Sparks Controversy
- Date:
- 1977-05-26
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The Indian Health Service (IHS) responds to a Government Accounting Office report on research and sterilization, stating that they find the report fair and have implemented many of the recommendations. The IHS denies allegations of improper sterilization of Indian men and women, stating that reliable national statistics are not available for comparison. They also address specific allegations of sterilizations performed without consent or on minors, stating that many procedures were for legitimate medical reasons. The IHS refutes claims of using Indians as medical guinea pigs and violating federal safeguards. They also address concerns about patient consent forms and violations of court orders regarding sterilizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0000-Indian%20Sterilization%20-%20subject%20-%20Bartlett/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service Response to Government Accounting Office Report on Research and Sterilization")
![["Paul Laxalt, a U.S. Senator from Nevada, is introducing legislation to improve Congressional oversight over Federal agencies managing public lands. The bill aims to use a legislative veto to control regulations inconsistent with Congressional intent. Laxalt believes this method is necessary to prevent regulatory overreach and protect public land users. The legislation requires a 90-day review period for regulations, with a concurrent resolution of disapproval needed to reject them. The bill is particularly important for Western states with high percentages of Federal land ownership."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Paul Laxalt's Letter on Proposed Legislation to Amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976")
![["The memo discusses a proposed amendment by the Council on Environmental Quality to regulate off-road vehicle use on public lands. Manufacturers and enthusiasts are opposed to a potential ban on ORV use. The Secretary of the Interior clarifies that the amendment does not mean a blanket closure of public lands to ORV use and plans to implement regulations with public input. A letter urges Senator Bartlett to recommend reconsideration of a potential ban on ORV use. A news release from the Department of the Interior states that off-road vehicle use will continue on federal lands, with restrictions in place to protect fragile areas from damage. The Secretary emphasizes the need for voluntary actions by ORV users to prevent harm to land and resources. The Executive Order allows for closures of specific areas where ORV use is causing adverse effects, but does not constitute a general ban. The Department will continue to protect land resources and engage with user organizations in planning land use."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendment on Off-Road Vehicle Use on Public Lands Sparks Controversy")
