Demanding Fiscal Responsibility: A Letter to Congress, 1951-03-09

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0019

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The text consists of letters exchanged between F. L. Boynton, a retired lawyer from Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress from Washington D.C. Boynton expresses concern about government spending, particularly in non-essential areas, and urges Schwabe to prioritize cutting expenses. Schwabe responds, explaining the challenges of reducing expenditures due to pressure from various departments and the focus on defense spending. Boynton continues to stress the importance of economy in government spending without exceptions for non-essential projects.

Dates

1951-03-09

Language of Materials

English

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