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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman thanks for concern about veterans, discusses challenges faced by Vietnam veterans.
- Date:
- 1973-02-24
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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_109_4_22_11_0085
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Representative James R. Jones Regarding the Cambodia Bombing Vote: A Concerned Citizen's Perspective
- Date:
- 1973-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bruce Olsen expressed concern about limited educational benefits for veterans.
- Date:
- 1973-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J.R. Vernon, thanking him for expressing concern about cuts in veterans pensions. The document mentions legislation introduced to address the issue and agrees that veterans' programs should take priority over aid to North Vietnam. The document also discusses the treatment of Vietnam veterans upon their return, highlighting the challenges they face in reintegrating into society. It mentions the psychological and societal impact of the war, particularly on those who served. The document also touches on the unequal sacrifice during the war, with the affluent being exempt from service."]](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_3_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman thanks for concern about veterans, discusses challenges faced by Vietnam veterans.")
![["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 document is written by Charles L. Parker to Representative James R. Jones expressing concern about his vote against the Cambodia bombing. Parker believes that the US should take action against aggressive nations, citing the success in South Vietnam. He also mentions a previous conversation with Jones about bombing North Vietnam and the eventual success in ending the war. Parker feels that the US must intervene to preserve freedom in other countries and that force is necessary in some situations. He urges Jones to consider these points in his decision-making as a representative."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0085_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Representative James R. Jones Regarding the Cambodia Bombing Vote: A Concerned Citizen's Perspective")
![["Bruce Olsen wrote to Congressman Jones expressing concern about the eight year limitation on educational benefits for veterans, specifically GI benefits for education. Congressman Jones reviewed the comments and it was recommended that legislation be implemented to extend the limitation by two years. Mr. Olsen, a veteran currently studying physics at Tulsa Junior College, had also expressed a desire for changes in the law. Congressman Jones will be informed of the response upon his return to the United States."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Bruce Olsen expressed concern about limited educational benefits for veterans.")