Government Waste: A Call to Action, 1977-02-08

Item — Box: 22, Folder: 37

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0002

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Mr. Hubbard wrote a letter to Congressman Jones expressing his frustration with the use of federal money on frivolous research projects. He questioned the approval process for such spending and criticized the government for wasting taxpayer dollars. Senator Byrd also criticized the government's spending on a study involving rats, pigeons, and apes, calling it outrageous waste. The study aimed to understand behavior and the nervous system. Senator Byrd emphasized the need for government accountability in spending taxpayer money.

Dates

1977-02-08

Language of Materials

English

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