1945 Correspondence: Congressman's Response to Constituent Concerns About Pending Legislation and Salary Increases, 1945-09-18

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0022

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1945 Correspondence: Congressman's Response to Constituent Concerns About Pending Legislation and Salary Increases, 1945-09-18

The letter from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Havlicek to U.S. Representative George B. Schwabe expresses their disappointment in his opposition to a bill providing unemployment benefits. They criticize Congress for giving themselves a raise while denying assistance to the unemployed. They cite a speech by Thomas E. Dewey advocating for government-provided work in times of need. The Havlicek's urge Schwabe to reconsider his stance on the bill and consider the struggles of jobless individuals. Schwabe responds by clarifying his position and explaining his reasons for opposing the bill.

Dates

1945-09-18

Language of Materials

English

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