The Beliefs of a Democratic Representative: A Call for Government Action and Democracy
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Beliefs of a Democratic Representative: A Call for Government Action and Democracy
- Date Created:
- 1950-10-30
- EDTF:
- 1950-10-30
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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:
- In a speech to the House of Representatives, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the construction of a steam power plant in the Central Valley project in California. She explains that hydroelectric power, while renewable, is not always reliable due to fluctuating water levels. Douglas believes a steam stand-by plant is essential to provide consistent power, especially during dry periods. The lack of firm power capacity in the region has led to power rationing and job losses. She criticizes the decision to cut funding for the Delta steam-power plant and argues that steam plants are necessary for the success of large hydroelectric projects.
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
