Jones thanks Thompson for opposing Bellmon's proposal to defund Indian hospitals.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017
Dates
- July 20, 1977
- 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
A letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Ellen Thompson thanking her for expressing her opposition to Senator Bellmon's proposal not to fund Indian hospitals. Jones acknowledges her concerns and states that the funds for the two Indian hospitals in Oklahoma were deleted from the Appropriations bill. He reassures her that he will do everything he can to alleviate any problems this may cause and emphasizes the importance of providing adequate health care for the Indian people.
Extent
2 pages
Creator
Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository