Concerns Regarding Food Stamp and Commodity Programs on Indian Reservations
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0002
Dates
- December 08, 1978
Scope and Contents
The text is a letter from Morris K. Udall, Chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture regarding proposed regulations relating to Food Stamp and Commodity programs on Indian reservations. Udall expresses concern about malnutrition and dietary deficiencies among Native Americans and urges the Secretary to consider specific comments and recommendations from Indian tribes and organizations.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Speeches; United States; Armed Forces
Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Speeches; United States; Armed Forces
Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
- James R. Jones Collection | Departmental, 1968-1986 | Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Programs, Indian Provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 1977, 1978-1979, 1981-1982, 1984 | Concerns Regarding Food Stamp and Commodity Programs on Indian Reservations, 1978-12-08
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Repository Details
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