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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Smith wrote to Representative Jones about disabled veterans' legislation.
- Date:
- 1973-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter and editorial advocate for improved educational benefits for Vietnam veterans.
- Date:
- 1973-12-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to Hestand, discussing veterans' compensation legislation progress.
- Date:
- 1974-03-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.
- Date:
- 1974-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to Public Opinion on H.R. 2444: Creation of a Cabinet Level Department of Education
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health insurance--Law and legislation--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_32_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to National Tourism Week Proposal
- Date:
- 1984-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health insurance--Law and legislation--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
![["Mr. John C. Smith, Jr. wrote a letter to Representative James R. Jones expressing his concern about legislation affecting service-connected disabled veterans. He mentioned bills H.R. 1039, 2070, 2476, and 6514 that would address the issue of prohibiting concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation. Representative Jones acknowledged Mr. Smith's concerns and assured him that he would consider his views when the bills come to a vote."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Smith wrote to Representative Jones about disabled veterans' legislation.")
![["The document includes a letter from Department Commander Bill Baggett to Representative James Jones regarding the need for increased educational benefits for Vietnam Era Veterans. The document is accompanied by an editorial from The Oklahoma Journal criticizing the inadequate educational benefits currently provided to veterans. The editorial highlights the challenges faced by Vietnam veterans, including high unemployment rates and limited access to education. The document also mentions a proposal from the Subcommittee on Education and Training of the Veterans' Affairs Committee in Washington to update the educational benefits program for 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_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter and editorial advocate for improved educational benefits for Vietnam veterans.")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Charles Baack to Representative James R. Jones requesting consideration for the enactment of HR 1039, a bill that would allow disabled veterans to receive compensation without it affecting their military retirement pay. The document expresses support for this bill and highlights the recommendations made by the Retiree Council, including extending benefits to widows of retirees and allowing retirees to draw both military retired pay and disability compensation. The Council also recommends amendments to the Survivor Benefit Plan and provides updates on various legislative actions and policy changes related to military retirees. Additionally, the Council emphasizes the importance of preretirement and post-service employment briefings and encourages retirees to submit recommendations for consideration."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Clyde Hestand regarding legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Jones explains the status of the bills in Congress and assures Hestand that he will follow their progress and be responsive to the needs of veterans. Hestand also requests support for the bills from Speaker Carl Albert and mentions other representatives from Oklahoma who may be able 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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to Hestand, discussing veterans' compensation legislation progress.")
![["Kenneth Howard inquired about the status of H.R. 1039, a bill that would allow service-connected disabled veterans to receive disability compensation concurrently with retired pay. The bill is pending before the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pension of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and has not yet been reported to the full committee for consideration. Congressman James R. Jones assured Mr. Howard that he will push for prompt and favorable consideration of the bill."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.")
![["The document is a response to a communication expressing views on H.R. 2444, legislation to create a Department of Education. The sender considered the views before a vote in the House of Representatives, and while opinions were divided, a majority supported the legislation. A proposed form letter is included for future responses on the same issue."]](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_23_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Public Opinion on H.R. 2444: Creation of a Cabinet Level Department of Education")
![["Jim Ellison, the general manager of Holiday Inn in Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Congressman Jim Jones requesting support for House Joint Resolution 629 to make the week of May 19, 1985 National Tourism Week. Jones responded, expressing agreement with the resolution but stating his policy of not co-authoring legislative proposals unless he has the time to devote to their passage. He promised to discuss the matter with the authors and see what he could do to help. Jones acknowledged the importance of tourism to the hospitality industry and recognized the need for support for National Tourism Week."]](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_32_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to National Tourism Week Proposal")