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The Impact of OPA and Congress: A Letter of Concern, 1946-07-06

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0002
The Impact of OPA and Congress: A Letter of Concern, 1946-07-06
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

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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