Proposed Code of Fair Conduct for Congressional Investigations, 1951-09-14

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0016

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the need for a code of fair conduct for congressional investigating committees to avoid confusion, promote uniformity, and protect the rights of individuals. It also highlights the importance of flood control and conservation practices, criticizing the construction of big dams and advocating for measures to control small floods. The document suggests reforms such as notifying individuals of charges, allowing them to present evidence, and providing safeguards for information and private affairs. It also mentions the potential use of television in investigative proceedings.

Dates

Creation: 1951-09-14

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

From the Collection:

English

Access Restriction

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