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- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f01_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Black Lung Reform Act of 1977 Action press release
- Date:
- 1977 July 19
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f01_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Black Lung Reform Act radio transcript
- Date:
- 1977 July 27
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f01_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Supplemental Security Income and Disaster Relief press release
- Date:
- 1977 August 3
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Emergency Management, Social Welfare
- Names:
- United States. Social Security Administration, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means
- Topic:
- Social security, Disaster relief
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding OESC Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- Date:
- 1977-08-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Request for Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirees
- Date:
- 1977-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response to OESC Proposal for Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- Date:
- 1977-08-15
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirees
- Date:
- 1977-08-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Employees
- Date:
- 1977-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_5_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response to Cost-of-Living Increase Provision for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirement Plan
- Date:
- 1977-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f01_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Black Lung Bill radio transcript
- Date:
- 1977 September 19
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f01_0055.jpg "Black Lung Reform Act of 1977 Action press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f01_0021.jpg "Black Lung Reform Act radio transcript")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f01_0050.jpg "Supplemental Security Income and Disaster Relief press release")
![["The document from Congressman Glenn English to Secretary F. Ray Marshall concerns the proposal by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to include a Cost-of Living Index within the benefits program. The document includes samples of letters from constituents who are struggling with the increased cost of living and are requesting an adjustment to their retirement benefits. The constituents feel that they are below the poverty level and are asking for assistance in passing legislation to increase their benefits. They express their trust in Congressman English to advocate for them and address their concerns."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding OESC Cost-of-Living Adjustment")
![["Boyd E. Cabaniss wrote to Congressman Glenn English requesting assistance in advocating for a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Cabaniss expressed concern that retirees were not receiving enough retirement income to meet basic needs and highlighted the disparity between their situation and that of other government retirees who receive cost-of-living adjustments. Congressman English responded, informing Cabaniss that he had contacted the Secretary of Labor regarding the proposal and would provide an update once a response was received."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirees")
![["John H. Mitchell wrote to Congressman Glenn English regarding his interest in the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) proposal for a Cost-of-Living adjustment. Congressman English contacted Secretary of Labor F. Ray Marshall to review the proposal and promised to provide an update once a response is received. John H. Mitchell expressed his need for an increase in retirement checks and requested Congressman English's assistance in advocating for this issue."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Response to OESC Proposal for Cost-of-Living Adjustment")
![["Mrs. Juanita Whittenburg wrote to Congressman Glenn English requesting a cost of living raise for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission employees, some of whom are retired and struggling financially. Congressman English responded, indicating that he had contacted the Secretary of Labor about the issue and promised to update Mrs. Whittenburg on any developments."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirees")
![["The United States Department of Labor is responding to a letter from Congressman Glenn English regarding the approval of a cost-of-living increase provision under the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission's retirement plan. The Department explains that they have already updated and improved the retirement plans for Oklahoma employees, but providing a cost-of-living increase would require significant additional funds that they cannot currently provide. They also mention that other states are requesting similar benefits and emphasize the importance of focusing on job creation rather than funding future employee benefits."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Employees")
![["The document is from Congressman Glenn English regarding a proposal from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to include a cost-of-living increase provision in its retirement plan. The proposal was not approved by the United States Department of Labor due to limited funds. The congressman assures that all alternatives have been considered and offers assistance with any other matters of concern."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Cost-of-Living Increase Provision for Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Retirement Plan")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f01_0024.jpg "Black Lung Bill radio transcript")