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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Don Overley and Congressman Jones Regarding Economic Policy Concerns in 1978
- Date:
- 1978-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Mrs. Kay R. McKee and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Rent Increases and Inflation
- Date:
- 1978-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Consumer Complaint Against Non-cancellable Contract Clause of Uniway of Tulsa: A Correspondence
- Date:
- 1978-11-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0003
- 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 Rosemary Ellison, Curator of Southern Plains Indian Museum Regarding Parker Boyiddle Exhibition
- Date:
- 1978-11-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_2_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between the President of RSVP Tulsa and Congressman James R. Jones regarding a possible transfer of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program from ACTION to the Administration on Aging or another HEW Department
- Date:
- 1978-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Public welfare
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1979 Institute for District/State Office Staff Registration Form
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Political conventions--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Deregulation of the Trucking Industry: A Discussion on ICC's New Rule-Making and the Role of Government Interference
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Support and Progress of the Capital Cost Recovery Act of 1979
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response on Panama Canal Legislation and Mottl Constitutional Amendment on Busing
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Legislation and Discussion on the Tax Classification of Independent Contractors
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["Don Overley of Timpercrest Development, Ltd. opposes President Carter's recent moves to shore up the value of the dollar, including the increase in the Federal Reserve Board discount rate. He is concerned that these measures will harm the housing industry and put many people out of work. Congressman Jones shares this concern and assures Overley that Congress will monitor the situation and try to resolve the inflation problem without causing a recession. Mary Pat Gaffney, the office manager, will bring Overley's concerns to Congressman Jones' attention when he returns."]](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_38_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Don Overley and Congressman Jones Regarding Economic Policy Concerns in 1978")
![["Mrs. Kay R. McKee wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about rent increases affecting people on fixed incomes. She believes that rent controls are necessary to prevent landlords from profiteering and suggests that legislation should be introduced to aid tenants. Congressman Jones responds sympathetically, but does not believe rent controls are the solution to inflation. He believes the main cause of inflation is deficit spending by the federal government and advocates for balanced budgets and government restraint as a solution. He 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_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Mrs. Kay R. McKee and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Rent Increases and Inflation")
![["Donna Emery writes to Congressman James R. Jones about her issue with Uniway of Tulsa, a company that she feels has taken advantage of her in a sales situation. She explains that she signed a non-cancellable contract for furniture purchases but later realized she could not afford the payments. She asks for advice on how to handle the situation and suggests that legislation should be introduced to prohibit the use of non-cancellable clauses in contracts. She also informs Uniway of Tulsa that she is cancelling her membership due to financial difficulties."]](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_30_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Consumer Complaint Against Non-cancellable Contract Clause of Uniway of Tulsa: A Correspondence")
![["The document is a correspondence between Rosemary Ellison, the curator of the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center, and James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, regarding an exhibition of paintings and lithographs by Parker Boyiddle. The document provides background information on Boyiddle, his artistic influences, and his accomplishments in the art world. It also includes details about the exhibition and Boyiddle's artistic process."]](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_30_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Rosemary Ellison, Curator of Southern Plains Indian Museum Regarding Parker Boyiddle Exhibition")
![["Original correspondence from the President of RSVP Tulsa, Mrs. Sara B. Campbell, to Congressman James R. Jones regarding a possible transfer of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program from ACTION to the Administration on Aging or another HEW Department"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_2_0000-ACTION%20Retired%20Senior%20Volunteer%20Program,%201978-1982/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_2_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between the President of RSVP Tulsa and Congressman James R. Jones regarding a possible transfer of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program from ACTION to the Administration on Aging or another HEW Department")
![["Jerry Conrey, a District Manager from Tulsa, Oklahoma, will attend the Institute for District/State Office Staff in Washington, D.C. from December 4-6, 1979. He has been in the member's office for 7 years and has special dietary needs related to extended Information Systems training. Registration is limited to 60 attendees and confirmation letters will be sent out within two weeks. Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_19_0000-DistrictState%20Staff%20Institute,%201979/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_19_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1979 Institute for District/State Office Staff Registration Form")
![["The document discusses the deregulation of the trucking industry and the involvement of the Interstate Commerce Commission in issuing new rules. It mentions the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation holding hearings on the subject and the importance of monitoring the situation closely. The document also emphasizes the need to consider the public interest when voting on specific provisions of legislation related to the transportation industry."]](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_23_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Deregulation of the Trucking Industry: A Discussion on ICC's New Rule-Making and the Role of Government Interference")
![["The document is a response to a communication regarding the Capital Cost Recovery Act of 1979 (H.R. 4646). The author expresses appreciation for the support received from various business and labor segments, and aims to gain more co-sponsors in the House and Senate. They hope to have H.R. 4646 discussed in hearings on capital formation and general tax legislation, with the goal of increasing capital investment to improve productivity and competitiveness in world markets."]](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_23_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Progress of the Capital Cost Recovery Act of 1979")
![["The document discusses the author's position on recent votes regarding the Panama Canal implementing legislation and the Mottl constitutional amendment on busing. The author supports the Murphy substitute legislation for the Panama Canal, as it ensures US operation of the canal until 2000. They oppose the Mottl amendment on busing, believing it would diminish the authority of local school districts. The author will continue to support legislation for positive alternatives to busing. They appreciate feedback on these issues."]](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_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response on Panama Canal Legislation and Mottl Constitutional Amendment on Busing")
![["The document discusses the efforts made by Congress to prevent the IRS from reclassifying independent contractors for tax purposes. It mentions legislation that was passed to temporarily freeze IRS attempts to change tax statuses, and the need for a permanent solution to be determined. The document also highlights the complexity of the issue and the importance of Congress making decisions on tax policy rather than the IRS. Additionally, it mentions a specific bill, H.R. 3245, that aims to address the classification of independent contractors while ensuring taxes are paid properly. The Ways and Means Committee is expected to continue investigating the issue and work towards a permanent solution."]](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_23_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation and Discussion on the Tax Classification of Independent Contractors")