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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Hearings on Indian Housing and Government Agencies' Testimonies
- Date:
- 1975-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in Indian Housing Programs: A Call for Improved Communication and Timelines
- Date:
- 1975-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman
- Date:
- 1975-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Thomas L. Barnard and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Government Spending and Economic Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarification on Location of Ada Hospital Construction
- Date:
- 1975-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Prospectus Submission for New Indian Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation Report: Waste Disposal Systems for Chickasaw Mutual Help Homes
- Date:
- 1975-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0019
- 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 Constituent Roy Horton on Government Spending and Welfare Reforms, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Sidney R. Yates to Speaker Carl Albert Regarding New Indian Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the United States Senate held hearings on Indian housing on Thursday, February 12 at the Lincoln Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City. Witnesses included representatives from the Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Department of Housing and Urban Development. Topics discussed likely included issues related to housing services for Native American communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Hearings on Indian Housing and Government Agencies' Testimonies")
![["During a hearing on Indian housing, various housing authority executives presented their experiences with delays in the process of building and repairing homes. They cited issues with HUD processing applications, lack of audits, and outside groups causing delinquency in payments. Witnesses also suggested solutions such as hiring more staff and improving communication with participants. Senator Bartlett expressed concern over the inefficiency of the program and the need for a successful delivery system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges in Indian Housing Programs: A Call for Improved Communication and Timelines")
![["The document discusses the issue of government spending and wastefulness, particularly in Congress. It highlights examples of unnecessary spending and perks enjoyed by members of Congress, such as free goods and services, free reading material, and taxpayer-funded subscriptions. The document emphasizes the need for Congress to be more responsible with taxpayer money and cut back on unnecessary expenditures."]](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_36_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman")
![["In a letter dated March 13, 1975, Thomas L. Barnard expresses his concerns to Congressman James R. Jones about the increasing encroachment of the Federal Government on American lives through restrictive laws and excessive spending. Barnard criticizes the government's efforts to create jobs for the unemployed, attributing unemployment to individuals demanding high wages. He also criticizes proposed healthcare reforms and questions why Congress is not making sacrifices in light of the financial burden on taxpayers. Congressman Jones responds on March 19, 1975, thanking Barnard for his views and agreeing that extravagant government spending is exacerbating inflation. Jones reassures Barnard that he supports initiatives to reduce the federal budget and control spending."]](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_36_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Thomas L. Barnard and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Government Spending and Economic Concerns")
![["Julius C. Livingston expresses his concern about wasteful government spending in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. He mentions a specific project funded by the National Science Foundation to study why people fall in love, which he deems as a waste of taxpayer money. Livingston commends Jones for his efforts to increase oversight of federal financing and urges for more control over government spending. Senator William Proxmire also criticizes the project in a letter to Jones, calling it a waste of money."]](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_36_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns")
![["The Board of County Commissioners of Pontotoc County is ensuring that there is no confusion regarding the location of the hospital to be built in Ada. The document is addressed to Governor Overton James and signed by Chairman David Gray."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Ada,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification on Location of Ada Hospital Construction")
![["The letter is requesting funding for a new Indian hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. The site has been approved by the Indian Health Service and $800,000 is estimated to be required for planning the facility. The speaker appreciates the Chairman's assistance in securing funding and offers to provide additional information if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Ada,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0075_thumbnail.jpg "Prospectus Submission for New Indian Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma")
![["The Indian Health Service investigated allegations made by Mr. J.E. Oliver regarding waste disposal systems for Chickasaw Mutual Help homes and found them to be without justification. The Corps of Engineers' requirements do not apply to septic tank/tile field systems, and the Indian Health Service will ensure that all work meets contract specifications. Mr. Oliver's complaints are deemed to have no factual basis."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation Report: Waste Disposal Systems for Chickasaw Mutual Help Homes")
![["The document from Roy Horton expresses his views on government spending, welfare, and unemployment. He believes in reducing government spending to combat inflation and supports the work ethic over the welfare ethic. He criticizes the lack of action in cutting expenses and reducing funding for social programs to encourage people to work instead of relying on assistance. He also suggests cutting gasoline taxes and reducing supply to stabilize prices."]](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_36_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Roy Horton on Government Spending and Welfare Reforms, 1975")
![["Representative Sidney R. Yates expresses gratitude to Speaker Carl Albert for sending a prospectus on a new Indian hospital for Ada, Oklahoma. He promises to be helpful and keep the Speaker informed on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Ada,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Sidney R. Yates to Speaker Carl Albert Regarding New Indian Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma")