Concerns about the Proposed Transfer of the Administration of Native Americans

Item — Box: 138, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_138_18_0007

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to Ms. Favela K. Chibitty expressing concern about the proposed transfer of the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The author believes that the transfer is unnecessary and could be an unnecessary expense for the government. They also express concern about the potential phase-out of ANA and the impact it would have on the Indian community. The author mentions that language has been added to a bill prohibiting the transfer of ANA.

Dates

Creation: 1983-1984

Creator

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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