Conflict and Consequences: A Family's Fight Against Injustice
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Conflict and Consequences: A Family's Fight Against Injustice
- Date Created:
- 1970-08-18
- EDTF:
- 1970-08-18
- 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 article discusses the ethical issues surrounding government officials transitioning into private law practice and representing clients who have benefited from government policies. It highlights the case of Abe Fortas, who left his government position to represent Puerto Rico, raising concerns about the blurred lines between public and private interests. The article also mentions other former New Dealers who have profited from their government connections in private practice. It emphasizes the need to address conflicts of interest and ensure that the public interest is protected.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_82_45_0000, Box, 82, 45, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 151 Pages