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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_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_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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- 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.")
![["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.")
![["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.")
![["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.")
![["Bruce Olsen wrote to Congressman James R. Jones to express 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 shared Olsen's concerns. He mentioned a bill introduced by Senator Hartke addressing the financial problems of student veterans, which is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Jones assured Olsen that he would keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Olsen also urged Jones to support increasing Veterans educational allowances and extending the limitation period for completing education. Olsen indicated that he would reconsider his request if there were overriding reasons for not supporting the increases."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.")
![["The document is in response to a request for support of a bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. The bill, S. 2784, aims to extend benefit entitlement from 8 to 10 years. The sender, James R. Jones, assures the recipient that their views will be considered when H.R. 12628, a similar bill, comes to a vote. The recipient is a student who is currently only able to attend college part-time due to work obligations, and they are requesting support for the bill to extend benefits beyond their entitlement expiration in May 1975."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.")
![["The document from Mike Dinneen to Representative James R. Jones discusses two main issues. Firstly, Dinneen suggests installing a speed-limiting device in vehicles to address speeding concerns. Secondly, he urges Jones to vote for a cost-of-living increase in the G.I. Bill due to inflation affecting veterans and their families. Dinneen shares his personal financial struggles and academic achievements to illustrate the impact of inflation on veterans. He hopes that his letter will be helpful to Jones in making a decision on these important issues."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Godfrey Garner thanking him for his support of legislation to extend Veteran's education benefits for two additional years. Jones expresses his support for the legislation and mentions working with the House Committee to bring it to a vote quickly. Garner had written to Jones expressing the need for the extension of benefits due to financial difficulties while attending school. Garner is hopeful for Jones' help in passing the bill and requests a response on the matter."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.")