The document consists of letters written to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the Federal Food and Drug Bill, H.R. 3298. The documents express concerns about the bill potentially restricting access to medicines and increasing costs, leading to a push for socialized medicine. Congressman Schwabe reassures the writers that he voted for an amendment to remove the negative aspects of the bill and believes it is now acceptable. He appreciates the input from constituents and assures them of his support for their concerns.

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The Impact of the Federal Food & Drug Act

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_3_27_40_0003
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Impact of the Federal Food & Drug Act
Date Created:
1951-07-27
EDTF:
1951-07-27
Creator:
Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
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 consists of letters written to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the Federal Food and Drug Bill, H.R. 3298. The documents express concerns about the bill potentially restricting access to medicines and increasing costs, leading to a push for socialized medicine. Congressman Schwabe reassures the writers that he voted for an amendment to remove the negative aspects of the bill and believes it is now acceptable. He appreciates the input from constituents and assures them of his support for their concerns.
Congress:
82nd (1951-1953)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 40, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
16 Pages