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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
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![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill to extend and liberalize Social Security legislation, believing in the right of all people to a good life in retirement. The bill would provide benefits to all workers, increase benefit levels, and provide for disabled workers and their families. It would also provide a minimum benefit to those who have already retired. Douglas emphasized the importance of security in enabling individuals to fulfill their potential and stated her commitment to the cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee")