Concerns About H.R. 5316: Legislation on U.S. Trustees and Bankruptcy Judgeships

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_12_0010

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Concerns About H.R. 5316: Legislation on U.S. Trustees and Bankruptcy Judgeships

Dates

7-Aug-86
99th (1985-1987)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between James A. Jones, a member of Congress, and the William J. Holloway, Jr., a United States Court of Appeals judge, regarding a bankruptcy bill (H.R. 5316). Jones expresses his support for the bill, specifically citing the additional judgeships it provides for Oklahoma. Holloway expresses concerns about the inclusion of a nationwide U.S. Trustee program under the Department of Justice, highlighting issues such as conflict... of interest, duplication of efforts, and lack of local presence. Holloway asks Jones to consider these concerns and oppose that portion of the legislation. See more