Support Needed for Local Health Units Bill, H. R. 274
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Support Needed for Local Health Units Bill, H. R. 274
- Date Created:
- 1951-03-05
- EDTF:
- 1951-03-05
- 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 from George B. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the Local Health Units Bill, H. R. 274, arguing that Oklahoma should be able to handle its own health problems without federal funding. On the other hand, Dr. G. F. Mathews, Commissioner of Health, advocates for the bill, stating that it is necessary to provide adequate health services to rural areas in Oklahoma. Mathews emphasizes the importance of public health in improving the overall health of the population and urges Schwabe to support the legislation.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 49, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
