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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones assures Mr. Comfort of addressing his concerns on armed forces and veterans' needs.
- Date:
- 1974-01-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.
- Date:
- 1974-08-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman supports legislation for increased veterans' benefits, disappointment in failure.
- Date:
- 1974-09-27
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The recipient of the letter, Congressman James R. Jones, acknowledges Mr. Comfort's concerns regarding H.R. 11469 and issues concerning the armed forces. Jones assures Comfort that he will follow the progress of the bill in Committee and be responsive to the needs of veterans. He also mentions his support for efforts to account for Missing in Action soldiers from Vietnam and his dedication to maintaining a strong national defense. Jones appreciates Comfort sharing his thoughts and assures him that he will work towards addressing his concerns."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones assures Mr. Comfort of addressing his concerns on armed forces and veterans' needs.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Gene Colasacco, Department Commander of The American Legion of Oklahoma, thanking him for expressing their views on a bill calling for an increase in G.I. educational benefits. Jones assures Colasacco that he will consider their views when the compromise bill is reported to the House for final consideration. Colasacco had previously urged Jones to vote for HR12628 as amended by the Senate to provide additional educational benefits for Vietnam Veterans. Jones assures Colasacco that he will take their request into 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_2_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.")
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the improvements in veterans' benefits proposed in legislation H.R. 12628 and expresses support for the legislation, which includes a 23% increase in pension benefits and a nine-month extension for education benefits. The document also mentions that the Conference Report on the legislation has not yet been submitted to Congress but is expected to be acted on before the end of the session. In response, Phillip Shorter, the Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs at Oklahoma City Southwestern College, expresses disappointment in the failure of the House to approve the legislation and urges Congressman Jones to use his influence to support the original Conference Report on H.R. 12628. Shorter argues that the proposed benefits are justified due to inflation and rising education costs, and emphasizes the importance of providing additional assistance to 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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman supports legislation for increased veterans' benefits, disappointment in failure.")