The Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Native Americans
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_8_5_3_27_0015
Dates
- June 2, 1981
- 97th (1981-1983)
Scope and Contents
In his speech to the American Indian Health Association, Congressman James R. Jones of Oklahoma discusses the devastating impact of the Reagan budget on Native American tribes. He points out that the budget cuts will disproportionately affect Indians, who already face significant socioeconomic problems. Congressman Jones urges the American Indian Health Association to work together to set priorities and advocate for the needs of the Indian community.
Extent
5 pages
Creator
Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Policy Area Economics and Public Finance; Housing and Community Development; Native Americans; Commerce; Labor and Employment; Health; Congress; Social Sciences and History; Native Americans
Congress 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Policy Area Economics and Public Finance; Housing and Community Development; Native Americans; Commerce; Labor and Employment; Health; Congress; Social Sciences and History; Native Americans
Congress 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository