Debating Legal Services Funding: A Congressional Perspective, 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0061

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the issue of increased funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The author expresses reservations about the LSC due to its controversial activities, such as using taxpayer funds for certain agendas. The author believes that private resources are available to provide legal aid to the poor and voted against increasing funding for the LSC. The author highlights the amount of pro bono work done by lawyers and believes that this tradition would continue without federal funding for legal services. The author thanks the reader for contacting their office and expresses willingness to discuss other issues.

Dates

Creation: 1997-01 - 1997-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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