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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_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 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.")