Few people realize the extent to which a Member of Congress is called upon to render personal service to his or her constituents by taking up matters for them with the Government departments in Washington. I have had hundreds upon hundreds of communications requesting assistance--from veterans of the World War. seeking adjustment of their claims. from survivors of the Indian wars. Civil and SpanishAmerican Wars. seeking pensions or increase of pensions. from friends of prospective immigrants. from business people. seeking adjustment of claims against the Government. innumerable requests for specific information. for public documents of various sorts. and so forth. and so forth. In fact. the Representative in Congress acts as a liaison officer between the constituent and the Government departments. Familiarity with the workings of the Government departments. a wide acquaintance. and many warm friendships throughout official Washington have proved a tremendous asset in securing quick and satisfactory adjustment of the cases of my constituents.
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