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Robert H. Michel Collection: Leadership Series, Leadership Files, 1963-96, Dear Colleague Letters, 1981-94
 

Date Prepared:  November 10, 2009

As part of his leadership responsibilities, Bob Michel sent letters to his colleagues on a variety of subjects. The Leadership series includes three types of letters. His staff called them “Dear Colleague” letters, “Dear Republican Colleague” letters, and “Joint Letters.” Although filed separately, there is considerable overlap among the three.

The “Dear Colleague” letters are the most numerous at 625 letters amounting to 3,817 pages. The topics include housekeeping details for House Republicans, notices of meetings and events, briefing materials for pending legislation, complaints about treatment by Democrats, and requests for votes. In most cases, the file consists simply of a copy of the letter. In other cases, however, the file includes drafts and reference materials. The best-documented subjects include the budget, federal spending and the economy; House rules; health care reform; the Republican Conference; and Republican proposals for House reform.


Robert H. Michel Collection Leadership Series Leadership Files, 1963-96
The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL


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