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Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers
- Date Created:
- 1948-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- 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.
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_20_11_0000, Box, 20, 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
