Correspondence Regarding Budget Cuts and Urgent Needs for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1966, 1966-02-22

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040

Scope and Contents

The letter addresses reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, specifically highlighting the lack of funds for extension services and education programs for Indian communities. It also requests funding for a new dormitory at a school for Indian children and the replacement of an unsafe Indian hospital. The letter urges the Appropriations Committee to consider these issues and restore the necessary funds. Senator Monroney acknowledges the concerns and promises to bring them to the attention of the Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior appropriations.

Dates

Creation: 1966-02-22

Creator

Monroney, Almer Stillwell (Mike), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1951-1969); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district (1939-1951), 1902-1980 (Person)

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