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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_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_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)
![["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 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.")
![["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.")