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The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0050

Dates

  • May 01, 1946
  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The first letter is from Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing support for the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and promising to fight for its extension. The second letter is from Jules M. Lieberthal urging Douglas to oppose any legislation that would abolish price controls and expressing concern about the potential consequences of inflation. Both letters emphasize the importance of government representatives acting in the best interests of the people.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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