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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions, reassurance and support.
- Date:
- 1973-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letters support legislation requiring consent for changes in VA disability rates.
- Date:
- 1973-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Developments in Indian Affairs: Weekly Report 4/5/74 - 4/12/74
- Date:
- 1974-02-04
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Nation, Chippewa Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones thanks Alderson for support and promises to consider veterans' bills.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Desperate Plea for Assistance: A Mother's Cry for Help
- Date:
- 1974-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health, Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones defends vote on Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act.
- Date:
- 1974-12-04
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Secretary Carla A. Hills Regarding American Indian Employment Opportunities in HUD
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response from Congressman English's Office on OESC Cost-of-Living Adjustment Proposal
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Federal Employees' Compensation Program Information and Resources
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Improving Workers' Compensation Services: Updates and Procedures
- Date:
- 1975-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a response to Mr. England's concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions. It states that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze the Veterans Administration schedule for rating disabilities. The author, Member of Congress James R. Jones, assures Mr. England that he will closely follow the Bill (H.R 4185) and do all he can to help."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Response to concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions, reassurance and support.")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding legislation (H.R. 5498) that would require Congressional consent before changes can be made in the Veterans' Administration disability compensation rate schedule. The legislation was introduced in response to cuts in disability compensation rates, but the President recalled the changes for further study. The documents express support for the legislation and request favorable votes from representatives."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letters support legislation requiring consent for changes in VA disability rates.")
![["The Legislative Report covers various bills and hearings related to Indian affairs, education, transportation, unemployment compensation, land use planning, and healthcare. It also includes discussions on the establishment of certain trusts for tribes, revisions to housing acts, and the establishment of new programs and committees. The report highlights legislative actions taken in both the Senate and House of Representatives during the specified weeks."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Developments in Indian Affairs: Weekly Report 4/5/74 - 4/12/74")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Sherman Alderson, acknowledging receipt of his letter urging support for upcoming veterans' bills. Congressman Jones expresses appreciation for the concern and assures Alderson that he will carefully consider the bills and continue to be responsive to the needs of veterans."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones thanks Alderson for support and promises to consider veterans' bills.")
![["Two letters, one from soldier C.J. Harka Brady and one from his mother Myrtle M. Brady, are addressed to U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett requesting for C.J. to be stationed near home in Oklahoma due to family hardships and financial difficulties. They both express the need for his presence and support during this difficult time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Desperate Plea for Assistance: A Mother's Cry for Help")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a constituent, Earl Lee Flanagan, regarding his objection to Jones' vote to override the President's veto on the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act. Jones explains his reasons for supporting the bill, including representing the majority wishes of his district, the benefits of the bill for Vietnam veterans, and the long-term economic benefits of investing in education for veterans. Jones also reassures Flanagan that he is committed to reducing spending in a way that is consistent with citizen needs."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Jones defends vote on Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act.")
![["The National Congress of American Indians sent a letter to Secretary Carla A. Hills urging her to extend the closing dates of certain positions to allow more American Indians to apply. They are concerned that qualified Indian applicants are being rejected and a non-Indian was selected for a position. They request a review of all Indian applicants and ask for consideration of American Indians for all positions. They also mention that HUD is not following the affirmative action program mandated by Executive Order 11478."]](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_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Secretary Carla A. Hills Regarding American Indian Employment Opportunities in HUD")
![["Erma Jurgens contacted Congressman Glenn English about her interest in the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission proposal for a Cost-of-Living adjustment. Mr. English is currently in Oklahoma but will be returning to Washington soon. His staff assistant, Sharon Pursley, informed Jurgens that Mr. English will be contacting her in the near future regarding this matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0000-Labor,%20Employment%20and%20Training%20Administration,%20Oklahoma%20Employment%20Security%20Commission%20Cost-of-Living%20Increase,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Response from Congressman English's Office on OESC Cost-of-Living Adjustment Proposal")
![["The United States Department of Labor has opened a new office in Dallas to serve federal employees' compensation claims in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. New procedures have been implemented for inquiries from congressional offices, with specific contacts and response times outlined. Efforts are being made to improve service and workload distribution in the Workers' Compensation Program, with staff training and resources being utilized. Contact information for assistance and feedback is provided for congressional staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0000-Labor,%20Employment%20Standards%20Administration,%20Workers'%20Compensation,%201977-1982/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Employees' Compensation Program Information and Resources")
![["The document is a letter from the Regional Administrator of the Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration in Dallas to Congressman Glenn Lee English. It provides an update on the transfer of workers' compensation cases for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico to the Dallas office. The document explains that 97% of the case files have been transferred, resulting in a temporary interruption of claims processing. It also instructs that all claims inquiries for residents of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico should be directed to the Dallas office. The document concludes with a request for cooperation from Congressman English's staff during this transition period."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0000-Labor,%20Employment%20Standards%20Administration,%20Workers'%20Compensation,%201977-1982/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_6_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Workers' Compensation Services: Updates and Procedures")