Correspondence on the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill and Medical Independence, 1945-06-24

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 4

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0018

Scope and Contents

Dr. John Paine Torrey expresses concern to Hon. George Schwabe about the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill, fearing it may harm the medical profession's freedom. Schwabe reassures Torrey of his support for the profession and promises to uphold its dignity and independence. Torrey requests Schwabe to consider the bill's potential impact on healthcare costs and independence, referencing the book "Road to Serfdom" by Hayek.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-24

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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