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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Truman Mikles expressed concern about cuts to VA benefits. Congressman Jones assured him of protection for veterans' payments.
- Date:
- 1973-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Simplified Voting Rights Documentation in Five Tribes Elections
- Date:
- 1978-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Stephen B. McCartney
- Date:
- 1985-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare, Government Operations and Politics
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Military administration--United States., Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit
- Date:
- 1997-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Government Operations and Politics
- Topic:
- Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Improving Education and Tax Relief: An Update from
- Date:
- 1998-01-01
- Creator:
- Armey, Richard K., 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Government Operations and Politics, Economics and Public Finance, Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- In Defense of Immigration, Abortion, and Environmental Stewardship: A Response from SMITES
- Date:
- 1998-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Immigration, Government Operations and Politics
- Topic:
- Immigrants
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Concerns: Subsidized Housing, Foreign Aid, and Immigration
- Date:
- 1998-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Government Operations and Politics, Immigration, Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Immigrants
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999)
![["Truman Mikles wrote to Congressman James Jones expressing concern about proposed cuts to VA benefits for disabled veterans and reductions in funding for VA services. Congressman Jones responded, assuring Mikles that the proposal to reduce disability compensation had been withdrawn and legislation introduced to protect veterans' payments. Jones also mentioned that the VA had hired more medical personnel to care for returning prisoners of war. Mikles had previously expressed concern about the impact of budget cuts on VA services for returning veterans and urged Congressman Jones to oppose the proposed cuts."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Truman Mikles expressed concern about cuts to VA benefits. Congressman Jones assured him of protection for veterans' payments.")
![["The document from Ms. Betty J. Brown to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett discusses the need for a compilation by the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs listing all persons in the Five Civilized Tribes who were reinstated to the Dawes Commission Rolls. This would allow these individuals and their descendants to have voting rights without having to provide extensive documentation to Election Committees. Senator Bartlett requests the views and opinions of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison on this suggestion. Additionally, there is a letter from Eric H. Bohannon, Chairman of the Choctaw Election Committee, informing Ms. Brown that she will not be able to vote in the current election but will be included in the absentee mailing list for a potential run-off election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Simplified Voting Rights Documentation in Five Tribes Elections")
![["The document is a letter written by James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, in response to a letter from Mr. Stephen B. McCartney regarding a file on John Haddo that has not been returned by the Pentagon. Jones apologizes for the delay, explains that the Pentagon claims to have returned part of the file, and assures McCartney that he will send him the file as soon as it is returned to him. Jones also 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_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones in reply to Stephen B. McCartney")
![["The document discusses a lawsuit filed by Texas Rural Legal Aid challenging the right of military personnel to vote by absentee ballot in local elections. The organization claimed that absentee ballots cast by military personnel diluted Hispanic voting strength in Val Verde County. The author expresses concerns about disenfranchising military personnel and criticizes the Legal Services Corporation for promoting a political agenda. Representative Henry Bonilla introduced legislation to protect military voting rights. The author promises to consider this case when funding for the Legal Services Corporation is discussed in ."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Judiciary,%201993-2001/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0070_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting the Voting Rights of Military Personnel: A Response to the Texas Rural Legal Aid Lawsuit")
![["In the letter, man Dick Armey discusses his concerns about the education system, highlighting the decline in test scores despite increased spending. He supports giving more control to local school districts and parents, as seen in his co"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Education and Tax Relief: An Update from")
![["The document is a response to a letter addressing questions about immigration, abortion, and the environment. The author supports legal immigration but crackdown on illegal immigration, opposes abortion due to belief that life begins at conception, and believes in balancing economic growth with environmental protection. The author also provides information on a bill they have sponsored and encourages visiting their website for more information on their positions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0014_thumbnail.jpg "In Defense of Immigration, Abortion, and Environmental Stewardship: A Response from SMITES")
![["The document discusses the issues of subsidized housing for the elderly, foreign aid, and legal immigration. The author expresses concerns about waste and fraud in HUD programs and mentions creating a caucus to address government waste. They also mention the need to reevaluate foreign aid programs and express support for legal immigration, emphasizing the contributions immigrants make to society. The author promises to consider the reader's concerns in future legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Richard%20K.%20Dick%20Armey%20Collection/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0000-Correspondence,%20Multiple%20Issues,%201997-1998/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Concerns: Subsidized Housing, Foreign Aid, and Immigration")
