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Legal Representation and Eligibility for Food Distribution Program Benefits

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0031

Dates

  • June 19, 1979
  • 96th (1979-1981)

Scope and Contents

The letter discusses the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma's efforts to obtain Food Distribution Program benefits and the Department of Agriculture's position on the eligibility of Oklahoma tribes to participate in the program. The letter also mentions recent judicial decisions affecting Indians in Oklahoma and emphasizes that each Oklahoma tribal application will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Additionally, there is a mention of a technical amendment to the Food & Agriculture Act.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 96th (1979-1981)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Seminole Indians

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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