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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman
- Date:
- 1952-08-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document discusses how Uncle Sam collects billions of dollars in taxes related to motor vehicles, but only gives a small portion back to the states for highway construction and maintenance. It also criticizes the power of unelected officials in Washington bureaus to make laws and regulations, which can restrict individual freedom. The document suggests that Congress needs to address these issues, but it may be difficult to achieve without a majority of congressmen who prioritize limiting government power."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers")
![["The letter is from the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation to Congressman Carl Albert discussing concerns about a recent referendum election. The Chief believes the election was manipulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to prevent his appointment, and expresses frustration with the process. He also mentions that many Choctaw voters did not receive their ballots in time to participate in the election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman")