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Letter Urging Congressional Action on OPA and Price Controls, 1946-07-13

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0025
Letter Urging Congressional Action on OPA and Price Controls, 1946-07-13
Letter Urging Congressional Action on OPA and Price Controls, 1946-07-13

Scope and Contents

The letter is written by Mr. Garnett to multiple members of the House of Representatives, advocating for the restriction or elimination of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) due to its negative effects on the economy. Mr. Garnett argues that price fixing and subsidies disrupt the natural law of supply and demand, leading to instability and economic inefficiency. He also criticizes the OPA for causing hardship and argues that its termination would save taxpayer money and allow people to engage in more productive employment. Mr. Garnett's letter is praised by Congressman George B. Schwabe, who agrees with his arguments and plans to introduce the letter into the Congressional Record.

Dates

  • Creation: 1946-07-13

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restriction

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Full Extent

3 Pages

Abstract

79th (1945-1947)

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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