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2000 and Beyond: Can the Government Govern?

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the National Association of Purchasing Management in San Antonio, Texas. The speech is about the upcoming end of the 20th century and its implications for the American government.
Date: May 5, 1993
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

60th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 16, Chapter 721

Description: Bill introduced by the Texas Legislature proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article IV, and Sections 2 and 4 of Article VI, Senate Bill No. 116, Chapter 334, 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, as last amended by Senate Bill No. 4, Chapter 438, Acts 59th Legislature, 1965, so as to improve the minimum teacher salary schedule in the Foundation Program Act; providing for the local fund assignment for the school year 1967-68 on a specific basis, thereafter to be determined on a prescribed… more
Date: 1967
Partner: Texas Southern University

The 93rd Congress and Health Care

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan to Physicians in Houston, Texas. In it, she discusses National Health Insurance, child health care, and maternity care in the United States.
Date: August 3, 1979
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Advocacy

Description: Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center. The speech is entitled "Advocacy."
Date: July 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Advocacy

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan given at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center in Houston, Texas. She describes what services the center will provide for the residence of the Fifth Ward. A program from the dedication ceremony is included, depicting the ceremony and providing a history of the development of the center.
Date: July 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding oxidant air pollution in Houston, Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency power following the Clean Air Act, and the lack of cooperation between the Texas Air Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

American Foreign Policy and Democratic Concepts

Description: Paper written by Barbara C. Jordan. A summary on the cover page for the paper says "Representative Jordan explains that there is 'a sense of moral involvement' based on the American concept of democracy that dominates the foreign policy philosophy of the American people. Related to this concept is the continued willingness of the American people to support their country's foreign commitments."
Date: 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University
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