The Townsend Bill and Old Age Assistance: A Letter Exchange1945-09-29Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0007Congressman George B. Schwabe expresses his support for old age assistance for those who qualify, but criticizes the inclusion of unnecessary political positions in the bill. A constituent, William Burns, questions Schwabe about his support for the Townsend Bill HR 2229 and indicates he will vote for a congressman who supports a national old age pension.