Inflation and Retired Civil Service Employees: A Call for Legislative Action, 1952-03-11

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_19_0015

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The letter from Leslie Scott to Congressman George Schwabe expresses concern about inflation and its impact on retired civil service employees. Scott blames Congress for the inflated prices and urges Schwabe to support legislation to increase the annuities of retired civil service employees to restore their purchasing power. Schwabe responds by acknowledging Congress's role in inflation but disagrees with the proposed solution, stating that increasing annuities would further fuel inflation. He assures Scott that he will work to prevent further inflation and restore normalcy.

Dates

1952-03-11

Language of Materials

English

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