Proposed Code of Fair Conduct for Congressional Investigations
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Proposed Code of Fair Conduct for Congressional Investigations
- Date Created:
- 1951-09-14
- EDTF:
- 1951-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- The document discusses the need for a code of fair conduct for congressional investigating committees to avoid confusion, promote uniformity, and protect the rights of individuals. It also highlights the importance of flood control and conservation practices, criticizing the construction of big dams and advocating for measures to control small floods. The document suggests reforms such as notifying individuals of charges, allowing them to present evidence, and providing safeguards for information and private affairs. It also mentions the potential use of television in investigative proceedings.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 38, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
