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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgment of bill supporting increased benefits for veterans in college.
- Date:
- 1974-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to request for support for veterans' compensation bills.
- Date:
- 1974-02-04
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Smock asked about disability compensation bill, Jones provided information.
- Date:
- 1974-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-02-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Dietz supports bill to increase GI education benefits, Jones votes yes.
- Date:
- 1974-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Maher supports legislation to increase GI education benefits, Jones agrees.
- Date:
- 1974-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Sparks urges Congressman Dorn to support bill aiding veterans' education.
- Date:
- 1974-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones responds to Ashford's concerns about veterans' disability compensation legislation.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Wensauer supports bill for increased benefits for student veterans, acknowledged by Congressman Jones.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a correspondence regarding a bill, S. 2784, that aims to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. The recipient's views on the legislation are appreciated, and the sender expresses support for giving veterans the support they deserve as they transition to civilian careers. The bill is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the sender assures that the recipient's views will be considered when the bill reaches the House floor. The recipient is urged to support the proposed legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgment of bill supporting increased benefits for veterans in college.")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, in response to a request for support for bills H.R. 11469 and S. 2710 to increase veterans' disability compensation. Jones acknowledges the interest in the matter and states that the bills are pending before committees, with action expected in the future. He assures that he will follow the progress of the bills and be responsive to the needs of veterans. Additionally, the letter includes a message from a disabled veteran urging support for the bills due to the impact of inflation on disability compensation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to request for support for veterans' compensation bills.")
![["Mr. Oren L. Smock requested information regarding a bill to increase disability compensation for disabled veterans. Congressman James R. Jones provided him with a copy of H.R. 11469 and informed him that the House Veterans Affairs Committee would begin hearings on the bill soon. Smock thanked Jones for his assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Smock asked about disability compensation bill, Jones provided information.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Edward L. Harp regarding legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. Congressman Jones acknowledges Harp's concerns and mentions a bill introduced by Senator Hartke that addresses the financial problems of student veterans. He assures Harp that he will keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Harp had previously written to Congressman Jones about his own situation, where his V.A. benefits were set to be terminated despite having 36 months of eligibility left. He is seeking information on when the bill will be passed and if it will include an extension of the time limit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.")
![["George A. Dietz, Jr. wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing support for legislation to increase GI education benefits and extend the period of eligibility for these benefits. Congressman Jones responded, thanking Dietz for his support and informing him that the legislation was scheduled for floor action in the House. Jones expressed his firm support for the bill and encouraged Dietz to reach out if he needed any assistance. Jones later informed Dietz that he had voted for the bill, which would provide a 13.6 percent increase in benefits and extend the eligibility period by two years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Dietz supports bill to increase GI education benefits, Jones votes yes.")
![["The document is from Michael L. Maher to James R. Jones, expressing support for legislation to increase GI education benefits and extend the period of eligibility. Jones responds, thanking Maher for his communication and stating his firm support for the legislation (H.R. 12628) providing a 13.6 percent increase in benefits and extending eligibility for an additional two years. Jones assures Maher that he will support the bill when it is brought up for a vote in the House and encourages Maher to reach out if he needs any assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Maher supports legislation to increase GI education benefits, Jones agrees.")
![["James Sparks is urging Congressman Dorn to support the Cranston Bill, which aims to extend G.I. Bill benefits for veterans. Congressman Jones acknowledges Sparks' letter and informs him that a similar bill has been passed by the House. Sparks expresses concerns about the rising cost of living affecting veterans' ability to finance their education and asks for support in passing the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Sparks urges Congressman Dorn to support bill aiding veterans' education.")
![["The document is a response from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, to a letter from S.E. Ashford, a Disabled American Veteran, regarding legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Jones acknowledges Ashford's concerns and explains the status of the bills (H.R. 11469, S. 2710, and H.R. 2983) in the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Jones promises to follow the progress of the bills and be responsive to the needs of veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Jones responds to Ashford's concerns about veterans' disability compensation legislation.")
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J. C. McDaniel informs him about a bill that will increase veteran's education benefits by 13.6% and provide veterans with two additional years of eligibility for GI Bill benefits. The bill will be coming to the House floor soon and Congressman Jones assures Mr. McDaniel of his strong support for the legislation. Mr. McDaniel had previously visited Congressman Jones to ask for his support in extending GI benefits, as his benefits were set to expire in May."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.")
![["Mr. Wensauer wrote to Congressman Jones expressing his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured Mr. Wensauer that he shared his concern for veterans. He mentioned that Senator Hartke had introduced a bill addressing financial problems of student veterans and promised to keep Mr. Wensauer's views in mind when the bill reaches the House."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Wensauer supports bill for increased benefits for student veterans, acknowledged by Congressman Jones.")