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
- 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
English
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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