The Impact of OPA and Congress: A Letter of Concern, 1946-07-06
Scope and Contents
The document is a response to a letter criticizing Congress for not reenacting or extending the OPA law. The writer explains that inflation is not solely caused by Congress's failure to extend OPA, but also by deficit spending and borrowing. The writer also criticizes the New Deal Democrats for controlling Congress and blames them for the lack of action. The writer defends their stance on OPA and mentions that rent control was not disturbed in the bill passed by Congress but vetoed by the President. The writer also mentions that they have not received any complaints about rent controls. The letter concludes by urging the recipient to support legislation to prevent inflation.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-07-06
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