Analysis of Indian Health Service's Budget and Infrastructure: An Examination of the 1976 Fiscal Year Recommendations
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Analysis of Indian Health Service's Budget and Infrastructure: An Examination of the 1976 Fiscal Year Recommendations
- Date Created:
- 1976-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The document discusses the budget estimate for the Indian Health Service for fiscal year 1976, highlighting the need for increased funding to address issues such as high infant mortality rates, alcoholism, and inadequate hospital facilities. The Committee has recommended a full budget request with additional funds to accelerate important programs. The document also mentions specific project increases for Indian health facilities and education programs. Despite some progress, significant needs still exist in improving the overall health of the American Indian population.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_131_12_0000, Box, 131, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page