Prospects Brighten for Choctaw Per Capita Payment, 1951-10-08

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_54_0015

Scope and Contents

Congressman Carl Albert of the Third District announced that a $385,000 item has been included in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill to provide funds for the commutation of treaty obligations with the Choctaws. The bill is expected to pass easily in the House and the funds will be distributed per capita along with other appropriated funds. Once finalized, the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation will request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to begin making payments promptly.Congressman Carl Albert of the Third District announced that a $385,000 item has been included in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill to provide funds for the commutation of treaty obligations with the Choctaws. The bill is expected to pass easily in the House and the funds will be distributed per capita along with other appropriated funds. Once finalized, the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation will request the Bureau of Indian Affairs to begin making payments promptly.

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)

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