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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_2_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letters to Congressman Jones: Students Express Concern for the Environment and Seek Guidance
- Date:
- 1981-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Trailblazing Advice: An Anonymous Quote from Walt Whitman Elementary, 1981
- Date:
- 1981-02-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- NASA Advisory Council Report on Flying Civilian Passengers on Space Shuttle
- Date:
- 1981-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response to Flawed Nader Report on Occupational Safety and Health
- Date:
- 1982-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Mickey Edwards Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Mickey Edwards to Lead Delegation to El Salvador and Guatemala for Foreign Aid Assessment
- Date:
- 1982-06-23
- Creator:
- Edwards, Mickey, 1937-
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_8_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Department of Labor Response Regarding Preemption of State Regulation for DIG Pension and Welfare Plan
- Date:
- 1982-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- OSHA Inspections Increase in FY 1982, Focus on Dangerous Worksites
- Date:
- 1982-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 97th (1981-1983)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_31_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Opposing OMB's Proposed Amendment to Circular A-122: A Call for Support
- Date:
- 1983-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Funding Approval for Human Resources Development Institute at Current Level
- Date:
- 1983-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Organized Labor: Restoring Funding for HRDI
- Date:
- 1983-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
![["Several letters written to Congressman Jones on March 12, 1981 express support and admiration for him. The writers mention cleaning up the environment, ask how they can help, and inquire about his personal life and work. They also express gratitude for his efforts in improving Oklahoma. Some letters include drawings and personal messages of appreciation."]](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_2_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letters to Congressman Jones: Students Express Concern for the Environment and Seek Guidance")
![["The document encourages individuals to not follow the path that others have taken, but instead to go where there is no darkness and leave a trail behind. It is signed anonymously and was found at Walt Whitman Elementary on February 4, 1981."]](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_2_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Trailblazing Advice: An Anonymous Quote from Walt Whitman Elementary, 1981")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from Rex Flottman to Congressman Glenn English expressing support for the United States space program and the importance of continuing it despite recent tragedies, and another from Congressman Glenn English in response to Rex Flottman's letter, thanking him for his support and assuring that the space program will continue after a thorough investigation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0000-National%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Administration,%201975,%201979,%201981,%201983,%201986-1989/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0005_thumbnail.jpg "NASA Advisory Council Report on Flying Civilian Passengers on Space Shuttle")
![["The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the AFL-CIO are concerned about the interference of the Office of Management and Budget in the OSHA rulemaking process, which they believe negatively impacts worker safety and health. They are calling for a report by the Committee on Government Operations on this issue and urge Congress to consider the impact of Executive Order 12291 on worker safety and health regulation. They also raise concerns about OSHA's regulatory actions, specifically the watering down of the commercial diving standard. They request a report on these issues to be brought before the full Committee on Government Operations for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%201983-1984,%201986/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Flawed Nader Report on Occupational Safety and Health")
![["Congressman Mickey Edwards is leading a delegation to El Salvador and Guatemala to meet with government officials and assess the need for foreign aid. Edwards has been critical of foreign aid spending and is concerned about the political and economic situation in both countries. He believes the US needs to be more selective in providing assistance and make decisions based on long-term interests and containment of Soviet influence. The delegation will also discuss President Reagan's Caribbean Basin Initiative. Edwards has a history of advocating for cuts in foreign aid spending."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Mickey%20Edwards%20Collection,%201977-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000-Administrative,%20Schedules,%201985-1992/thumbnails/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Mickey Edwards to Lead Delegation to El Salvador and Guatemala for Foreign Aid Assessment")
![["Commissioner Grimes of the Oklahoma Insurance Department is expressing concern about the Department of Labor's recent opinion granting ERISA preemption to Diversified Industrial Group, allowing them to avoid state regulation. The Oklahoma Insurance Department feels that the Department of Labor did not conduct an independent investigation before issuing the opinion and believes it could lead to financial harm for consumers. As a result, they will forward all complaints and inquiries about Diversified to the Dallas branch of the Department of Labor, stating that the Department of Labor has exclusive jurisdiction over the program. They have also informed various government officials of their concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_8_0000-Labor,%20ERISA%20Preemption%20of%20Diversified%20Industrial%20Group%20from%20State%20Regulation,%201991/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_8_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Department of Labor Response Regarding Preemption of State Regulation for DIG Pension and Welfare Plan")
![["The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comments on the use of engineering controls versus personal protective equipment in limiting worker exposure to air contaminants. OSHA is reviewing its policy that favors engineering controls over respirators and is requesting feedback on potential revisions to existing standards. The agency is interested in factors such as worker health, advances in respirator technology, and costs associated with each method of exposure control. Specific issues OSHA seeks comments on include the relative merits of engineering controls and personal protective equipment, situations where a combination of both methods might be used, and potential priority for different engineering controls. Comments should be submitted by June 22 to the OSHA Docket Officer in Washington, D.C."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%201983-1984,%201986/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg "OSHA Inspections Increase in FY 1982, Focus on Dangerous Worksites")
![["The author of the letter is against the OMB proposed rule governing cost principles for non-profit organizations, particularly regarding restrictions on political advocacy. They believe the regulations are unnecessary, overly broad, and infringe upon First Amendment rights. They argue that non-profit organizations should be allowed to participate in dialog and advocacy activities that contribute to the improvement of service delivery systems. The author strongly urges the withdrawal of the proposed regulations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_31_0000-Management%20and%20Budget,%20Office%20of,%20Non-profit%20Organizations%20(circular%20A-122),%201983/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_31_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposing OMB's Proposed Amendment to Circular A-122: A Call for Support")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Glenn English to Mr. Joe F. Johnson regarding funding for the HRDI program. Congressman English expresses his concern over the proposed 75% cut in the HRDI budget and assures Mr. Johnson that he has contacted Secretary Donovan on his behalf. Mr. Johnson requests Congressman English's assistance in securing full funding for HRDI so that organized labor can continue to be a partner in the JTPA program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0000-Labor,%20HRDI%20Funding,%201983/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Approval for Human Resources Development Institute at Current Level")
![["Congressman Glenn English received a letter from Secretary of Labor Raymond Donovan regarding the funding for the Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI). Donovan has decided to fund HRDI at the requested level of $1.4 million for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1983. Congressman English is pleased with this decision and encourages Mr. Joe Johnson, President of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO, to contact him in the future with any other issues of interest or concern."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0000-Labor,%20HRDI%20Funding,%201983/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Organized Labor: Restoring Funding for HRDI")