The document discusses the criticism of the Democratic Party as being the party of "GIMMES" who raid the public treasury for their own benefit. It focuses on the Kerr Bill, which allows gas producers to charge their own prices, potentially leading to a monopoly in the natural gas field. The document also mentions other "GIMMES" supported by the Republican Party, such as lack of rent control and high interest rates on loans. Additionally, it highlights the importance of informed voting and electing liberal leaders.

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Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Champion for World Peace and Economic Security

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Champion for World Peace and Economic Security
Date Created:
1950-01-01
EDTF:
1950-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
Description:
The document discusses the criticism of the Democratic Party as being the party of "GIMMES" who raid the public treasury for their own benefit. It focuses on the Kerr Bill, which allows gas producers to charge their own prices, potentially leading to a monopoly in the natural gas field. The document also mentions other "GIMMES" supported by the Republican Party, such as lack of rent control and high interest rates on loans. Additionally, it highlights the importance of informed voting and electing liberal leaders.
Congress:
81st (1949-1951)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 164, Folder 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages