Major Progress Made in Securing Choctaw Per Capita Payment, 1951-10-08

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_54_0014

Scope and Contents

Congressman Carl Albert announced that the prospects of receiving a Choctaw per capita payment this fall have greatly improved with the inclusion of $385,000 in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill. The funds are intended for the commutation of treaty obligations with the Choctaws as provided for in the Albert Act. The bill is expected to pass in the House, and once finalized, payments will be made to enrolled members of the Tribe.

Dates

Creation: 1951-10-08

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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