Concerns of Federal Employees: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_17_0014

Scope and Contents

In a letter dated June 1, 1951, Congressman George B. Schwabe responds to a letter from Miss Lula M. Perkhiser expressing concerns about bills pending in Congress regarding increasing pay for federal employees and reducing sick and annual leave. Schwabe states that he will consider her suggestions and reasoning when the bills are discussed on the House floor. He acknowledges the challenges faced by federal employees due to rising living costs but also highlights the public demand for government economy measures, including reducing the number of federal employees. Schwabe concludes by expressing his belief that there are currently too many federal employees and that the taxpayers are demanding a reduction.

Dates

Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

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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