Endorsement and Statement on Increased Indian Health Appropriations: A Letter to Senator Monroney, 1963-03-20

The letter written by Woodrow Wilson Thomas to Senator Mike Monroney endorses a statement by Robert Burnette, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, in support of increased Indian Health Appropriations. The statement highlights the poor health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives compared to the general population and calls for increased funding for preventive and curative health measures. It also requests consideration for a $5 million increase in the budget for Indian Health activities and a maximum of $6 million for the Sanitation Facilities Construction program in the 1964 fiscal year. The National Congress of American Indians appreciates the support given to the Indian health program and urges the committee to provide adequate resources for the Division of Indian Health.