Requesting a more specific response to the meat cutters.
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February 4, 1975
Honorable Richard S. Schweiker
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Schweiker:
This is in response to your letter dated December 10, 1974, requesting a more specific response to the meat cutters situation as stated in Mr. Carter's letter dated October 11, 1974.