111. Analysis and Correspondence on the 1978 Economic Policies for Dollar Stabilization Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0022 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James R. Jones Collection Title: Analysis and Correspondence on the 1978 Economic Policies for Dollar Stabilization Date: 1978-11-01 Creator: unknown Topic: Inflation (Finance), Education--United States Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
112. Correspondence between Mrs. Kay R. McKee and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Rent Increases and Inflation 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)
![["The document is a letter from James H. Chafin to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concerns about the President's plan to address inflation by raising interest rates and other methods. Chafin outlines the short and long-term effects of the plan, expressing skepticism about its effectiveness and suggesting that the government should focus on balancing the federal budget to reduce inflation. Chafin also criticizes the decision to borrow foreign money and sell US gold abroad. He concludes by suggesting that the only way to understand the government's fiscal policies is to take a course in economics from a socialist perspective."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis and Correspondence on the 1978 Economic Policies for Dollar Stabilization")
![["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")