President Nixon proposed a government reform plan in 1971 that aimed to reorganize the executive branch of government. However, the plan faced challenges in Congress, with lobbyists, and in the outdated structure of government. The plan was seen as a necessary step to address the inefficiencies and complexities of the federal government.

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Identifier:

CAC_CC_003_5_52_1_0003

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Collection:

Dewey F. Bartlett Collection

Title:

President Nixon proposed a government reform plan in 1971 that aimed to reorganize the executive branch of government. However, the plan faced challenges in Congress, with lobbyists, and in the outdated structure of government. The plan was seen as a necessary step to address the inefficiencies and complexities of the federal government.