Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill, 1946-03-14 - 1946-03-14

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004

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Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill, 1946-03-14 - 1946-03-14

The letter discusses the Indian Claims Commission Bill and the opposition to it. The writer, Mrs. Scott, expresses her disagreement with creating a new government agency for Indian affairs and believes that settling claims should be done without the need for a new commission. She also mentions the different approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to Indian claims settlement. The Congressman, George B. Schwabe, defends the bill and explains that it was the result of careful study and input from various parties interested in the welfare of the Indians. He also mentions that the bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans.

Dates

1946-03-14 - 1946-03-14

Language of Materials

English

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