Concerned Congressman Seeks Inclusion of Oklahoma Indian Tribes in Food Distribution Program

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0022

Dates

Creation: July 06, 1981
Creation: 97th (1981-1983)

Scope and Contents

A letter dated July 6, 1981 from Mike Synar to Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block expressing concern about the eligibility of Oklahoma Indian Tribes for the Food Distribution Program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Synar requests that Block personally review the information and take action to resolve the issue.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Creator

Non-specified

Congress

97th (1981-1983)

Policy Area

Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Creek Indians

Tribal Affiliation

Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians

Additional File Versions

Digital Preservation Staff System

Related Names

Source

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Subjects

Topical

Native Americans---Legislative Policy Area

Linked Records

James R. Jones Collection | Departmental, 1968-1986 | Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Programs, Indian Provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, bulk: 1977, 1978-1979, 1981-1982, 1984 | Concerned Congressman Seeks Inclusion of Oklahoma Indian Tribes in Food Distribution Program, 1981-07-06

External Documents

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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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