Request for Assistance in Funding the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility, 1979-03-05

Item — Box: 47, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_47_9_0001

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The text is a letter from Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation to Congressman James R. Jones. Governor James is requesting assistance in revising the FY80 budget of the Indian Health Service to include $2 million for equipment and full funding for 275 positions at the Carl Albert Indian Health Facility. He explains that funding for the facility has been delayed, resulting in a lack of necessary resources and services. The letter includes Governor James testimony before the House Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, outlining the need for the hospital and the negative impact of the funding delay. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Governor James for his letter and testimony and assuring him that his concerns will be considered during the budget review.

Dates

1979-03-05

Creator

Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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