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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Peggy Borneman Regarding Pension Reform Law of 1974
- Date:
- 1975-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Age discrimination in employment, Retirement, Older people--Health and hygiene
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Dan B. McDevitt on Federal Spending and the United States Economy, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-02-15
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Budget Concerns between Congressman James R. Jones and C. Jack Tucker, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods
- Date:
- 1975-02-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, African Americans, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to Constituent's Concerns on Minority Programs and Federal Spending
- Date:
- 1975-02-27
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Congressman James R. Jones to James M. McNamara, Jr. for Economic Booklet
- Date:
- 1975-02-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Labor Unions--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman
- Date:
- 1975-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Thomas L. Barnard and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Government Spending and Economic Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Roy Horton on Government Spending and Welfare Reforms, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The sender, James R. Jones, is responding to a request from Ms. Peggy Borneman for a copy of the Pension Reform Law of 1974. James R. Jones is providing the requested information along with additional analysis and a publication from the United States Department of Labor. He expresses hope that the information will be beneficial and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Peggy Borneman Regarding Pension Reform Law of 1974")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Dan McDevitt discussing the need to reduce non-essential federal spending, particularly General Revenue Sharing. Jones mentions a bill he is working on and urges McDevitt to support it. McDevitt also sends a letter to Jones outlining his concerns about deficit spending, inflation, and the need for government action to stimulate the economy. He suggests cutting federal jobs, releasing funds for capital projects, cutting overseas spending, and promoting exports. McDevitt urges Jones to take action immediately to prevent a potential \"Democratic Depression.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Dan B. McDevitt on Federal Spending and the United States Economy, 1975")
![["This is a letter from Jack Tucker to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about the nation's budget and excessive spending. Tucker questions the government's practice of giving away tax dollars and making loans to foreign nations while exceeding its own budget. He calls for more responsible spending to avoid economic downfall. Congressman Jones responds, agreeing with Tucker's views and providing information on the interest paid on the national debt. Jones assures Tucker that he will continue to support budget-cutting legislation in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Budget Concerns between Congressman James R. Jones and C. Jack Tucker, 1975")
![["The document is a thank you note from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Sherman Woods for his letter regarding non-essential Federal expenditures. Jones expresses agreement with the need to eliminate unnecessary spending and states that he has supported budget-cutting initiatives in Congress. Woods encourages Jones to continue setting an example of fiscal responsibility in government and to stop wasteful spending practices. Woods emphasizes the importance of government officials remembering where the money comes from and suggests that a \"day's pay for a day's work\" motto should be implemented in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods")
![["The document is a letter from Tom Magness to James R. Jones, a member of Congress, expressing his views on the government spending on minority groups. Magness feels that minority groups receive unfair advantages in education and healthcare, while he struggles to support his family on his paycheck. He questions the concept of equality and requests a response from Jones on the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to Constituent's Concerns on Minority Programs and Federal Spending")
![["James R. Jones thanks James M. McNamara, Jr. for sending him a booklet titled \"What's Going On Here?\" regarding inflation and recession. The booklet discusses the impact of government actions and policies, hidden taxation through inflation, the increase in corporate profits not being a major factor in inflation, and the difficulty of keeping up with inflation due to rising costs and income taxes. It also mentions the scarcity of money due to government borrowing and the ineffectiveness of wage and price controls."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Congressman James R. Jones to James M. McNamara, Jr. for Economic Booklet")
![["The document discusses the issue of government spending and wastefulness, particularly in Congress. It highlights examples of unnecessary spending and perks enjoyed by members of Congress, such as free goods and services, free reading material, and taxpayer-funded subscriptions. The document emphasizes the need for Congress to be more responsible with taxpayer money and cut back on unnecessary expenditures."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman")
![["In a letter dated March 13, 1975, Thomas L. Barnard expresses his concerns to Congressman James R. Jones about the increasing encroachment of the Federal Government on American lives through restrictive laws and excessive spending. Barnard criticizes the government's efforts to create jobs for the unemployed, attributing unemployment to individuals demanding high wages. He also criticizes proposed healthcare reforms and questions why Congress is not making sacrifices in light of the financial burden on taxpayers. Congressman Jones responds on March 19, 1975, thanking Barnard for his views and agreeing that extravagant government spending is exacerbating inflation. Jones reassures Barnard that he supports initiatives to reduce the federal budget and control spending."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Thomas L. Barnard and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Government Spending and Economic Concerns")
![["Julius C. Livingston expresses his concern about wasteful government spending in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. He mentions a specific project funded by the National Science Foundation to study why people fall in love, which he deems as a waste of taxpayer money. Livingston commends Jones for his efforts to increase oversight of federal financing and urges for more control over government spending. Senator William Proxmire also criticizes the project in a letter to Jones, calling it a waste of money."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns")
![["The document from Roy Horton expresses his views on government spending, welfare, and unemployment. He believes in reducing government spending to combat inflation and supports the work ethic over the welfare ethic. He criticizes the lack of action in cutting expenses and reducing funding for social programs to encourage people to work instead of relying on assistance. He also suggests cutting gasoline taxes and reducing supply to stabilize prices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Roy Horton on Government Spending and Welfare Reforms, 1975")