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Oklahoma Tribes Fighting for Inclusion in Food Stamp Commodities Program

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0028

Dates

  • July 24, 1981
  • 97th (1981-1983)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the issue of Oklahoma tribes being precluded from participating in a special commodities program under the food stamp program due to lack of reservations. Efforts are being made to change the regulations to allow Oklahoma tribes to participate. Various officials and organizations are involved in addressing the issue, and potential solutions include a technical amendment to the Farm bill. The text also mentions contacting the Department of Agriculture for budgetary implications.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 97th (1981-1983)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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