The Case Against the Extension of the Office of Price Administration, 1946-01-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0010

Scope and Contents

George B. Schwabe, a congressman from Oklahoma, received a letter requesting him to vote in favor of extending the Office of Price Administration. Schwabe disagrees with this request, believing that government regulation stifles production and causes scarcity. He conducted a survey in his district and found that the majority of respondents were against continuing the OPA. Schwabe believes it is his duty to represent the overwhelming majority of his constituents on this issue.

Dates

Creation: 1946-01-31

Creator

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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