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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Representative Jim Jones Proposes Reforms in Oklahoma Election Laws to Increase Transparency and Ease of Voting
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Political corruption, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0016
- 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 L.W. Durham Regarding Proposed Tax Increase
- Date:
- 1973-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Representative Jim Jones proposed reforms in Oklahoma election laws to increase transparency and accountability in political contributions and expenses. His proposals include periodic reporting of expenses and contributions, granting contributors the option of a tax credit, banning cash contributions over $20, and restricting candidates from mingling personal funds with campaign funds. Jones also suggested increasing the number of registrars and making voter registration more accessible."]](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_1_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Representative Jim Jones Proposes Reforms in Oklahoma Election Laws to Increase Transparency and Ease of Voting")
![["Mr. Durham wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concern over the proposed tax increase, citing the burden it would place on families already struggling with rising living costs. He also questioned the reasons behind the tax hikes in Tulsa County, stating that some residents have seen their taxes triple without any corresponding improvements. Congressman Jones reassured Mr. Durham that Congress is working to hold down federal spending and that he would consider his concerns when voting on the tax increase."]](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_34_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent L.W. Durham Regarding Proposed Tax Increase")