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Press Release from Congressman Bob Dole
This press release is a statement Congressman Bob Dole made in support of the freedom of information legislation he introduced on Wednesday, January 19th.
Press Release from Congressman Bob Dole
This press release was issued in advance of voting on the Freedom of Information Bill, scheduled for June 20, 1966. It explains the bipartisan support the legislation has and rumors that President Lyndon Johnson might veto it.
Convicts Anonymous Blood Drive Assistance
A letter from Convicts Anonymous in Michigan City, Indiana, requesting Senator Bayh's assistance in setting up a blood drive to benefit U.S. troops in Vietnam. A response from a Bayh staffer, Steve Lesher, notes, "I found your letter extremely…
Your Congressman Reports: New Civil Rights Proposal
A report from John Dowdy on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, federal aid to education, and the continuing federal deficit; In the first section, the report explains how the Voting Rights Act will affect states' rights in regards to voting…
Your Congressman Reports: "Voting Rights" Bill is Proposal of Extremists
A report from John Dowdy on communist influence in student demonstrations, the Voting Rights Bill, the Hate America campaigns, and the national debt; In the first section, Dowdy reports that the president of Howard University has blamed recent…
Your Congressman Reports: U.S. Senate Annuls the Constitution
A report from John Dowdy on foreign aid, the Voting Rights Bill, and the state of the U.S. Constitution; In the first section, Dowdy reports on an increase in authorized foreign aid and his opposition to this increase. The second section discusses a…
Your Congressman Reports: Honest Elections Amendment Adopted in House
A report from John Dowdy on an amendment to the Voting Rights Bill and communist riots at the University of California and in Chicago; In the first section, the report discusses an amendment to the Voting Rights Bill that would discourage the…
Your Congressman Reports: Latest Civil Rights Bill Acted On
A report from John Dowdy on the Washington Action Project, the Voting Rights Bill, low-fat cheese, and a test city for federal control; In the first section, Dowdy informs his constituents of the Washington Action Project riot in Washington, DC. The…
Testimony of Congressman John Dowdy before the Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition of HR 6400
Testimony of Congressman John Dowdy before the Subcommittee #5 of the Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to HR 6400; In his testimony, Dowdy argues that the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional.
Dowdy Speech on Voting Rights
Edited speech by Rep. John Dowdy on voting rights printed on the back of Dowdy stationary