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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Thomas E. Carter and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Federal Budget and Taxation
- Date:
- 1973-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Esley concerned about cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, seeks protection.
- Date:
- 1973-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Disabled veteran writes to Congressman about decrease in pension, seeks solution.
- Date:
- 1973-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Concerns Over Federal Spending and Inflation
- Date:
- 1973-09-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgment of Mr. Price's letter to Congressman Jones on military bills, offering assistance.
- Date:
- 1974-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones assures Mr. Comfort of addressing his concerns on armed forces and veterans' needs.
- Date:
- 1974-01-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledges receipt of request, supports bill, asks for information sharing.
- Date:
- 1974-02-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.
- Date:
- 1974-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.
- Date:
- 1974-08-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Thomas E. Carter, the Executive Secretary of The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Congressman James Jones expressing his concerns about the increasing cost of government and the national debt. Carter believes that social security is not a sustainable retirement program and suggests implementing a surcharge tax to reduce the growing debt. He urges Congressman Jones to consider these issues and not prioritize \"giveaway\" programs for political gain."]](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_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Thomas E. Carter and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Federal Budget and Taxation")
![["Richard A. Esley wrote a letter expressing concern about proposed cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, which has since been withdrawn. Legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze disability compensation. James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, assures Esley that he will closely follow the hearings and do all he can to help protect veterans' payments. Esley, a disabled veteran, is worried about how he and other veterans will support themselves and their families with limited job opportunities due to disabilities. He feels betrayed by the President and hopes that something can be done to protect veterans' benefits."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Esley concerned about cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, seeks protection.")
![["Mr. Clyde Gleason Ames, a disabled veteran, wrote a letter to Member of Congress James R. Jones expressing concern about the decrease in his pension due to an increase in Social Security payments. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions that several Bills have been introduced to prevent such decreases in the future. He hopes that Congress will find an equitable solution to the problem. Ames, in his letter, explains how the decrease in pension and Social Security payments has affected his ability to afford living expenses. He thanks Jones for his support."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Disabled veteran writes to Congressman about decrease in pension, seeks solution.")
![["The document is discussing concerns over federal spending and inflation, advocating for responsible budgeting and control over spending by Congress. It criticizes the current Administration's economic policies and accumulation of national debt. The document urges for legislation to curb spending and keep the budget in balance to promote economic growth and prosperity."]](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_34_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Concerns Over Federal Spending and Inflation")
![["The document is acknowledging receipt of a communication from Mr. Robert L. Price to Congressman Jones regarding military personnel bills. It assures Mr. Price that his correspondence will be brought to the Congressman's attention and offers assistance from the staff in the meantime."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgment of Mr. Price's letter to Congressman Jones on military bills, offering assistance.")
![["The recipient of the letter, Congressman James R. Jones, acknowledges Mr. Comfort's concerns regarding H.R. 11469 and issues concerning the armed forces. Jones assures Comfort that he will follow the progress of the bill in Committee and be responsive to the needs of veterans. He also mentions his support for efforts to account for Missing in Action soldiers from Vietnam and his dedication to maintaining a strong national defense. Jones appreciates Comfort sharing his thoughts and assures him that he will work towards addressing his concerns."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones assures Mr. Comfort of addressing his concerns on armed forces and veterans' needs.")
![["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.")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request to support Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. benefits. The writer supports a similar bill that passed in the House and thanks the sender for their input. The document also asks for the information to be shared with others."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledges receipt of request, supports bill, asks for information sharing.")
![["Kenneth Howard inquired about the status of H.R. 1039, a bill that would allow service-connected disabled veterans to receive disability compensation concurrently with retired pay. The bill is pending before the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pension of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and has not yet been reported to the full committee for consideration. Congressman James R. Jones assured Mr. Howard that he will push for prompt and favorable consideration of 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_1_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Gene Colasacco, Department Commander of The American Legion of Oklahoma, thanking him for expressing their views on a bill calling for an increase in G.I. educational benefits. Jones assures Colasacco that he will consider their views when the compromise bill is reported to the House for final consideration. Colasacco had previously urged Jones to vote for HR12628 as amended by the Senate to provide additional educational benefits for Vietnam Veterans. Jones assures Colasacco that he will take their request into consideration."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.")
