Budget Cuts and Job Losses: The Fight for Funding in Indian Health Care, 1957-08-15

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 26b

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0017

Staff Only

The text discusses the budget cuts and staff reductions at the Talihina hospital in Oklahoma due to a deficit in funding for Indian health services. The author, Rex, suggests two alternatives to address the issue: restoring the cut funds through a supplemental appropriations bill or reallocating more money to the Oklahoma area to save some of the positions at Talihina. Senator Monroney is also informed of the situation.

Dates

1957-08-15

Language of Materials

English

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