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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-02-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones responds to Ashford's concerns about veterans' disability compensation legislation.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans
- Date:
- 1974-02-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones acknowledges support for veterans' disability compensation legislation.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- 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_1_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Goodwin for supporting veterans' disability compensation.
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--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)
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Edward L. Harp regarding legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. Congressman Jones acknowledges Harp's concerns and mentions a bill introduced by Senator Hartke that addresses the financial problems of student veterans. He assures Harp that he will keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Harp had previously written to Congressman Jones about his own situation, where his V.A. benefits were set to be terminated despite having 36 months of eligibility left. He is seeking information on when the bill will be passed and if it will include an extension of the time limit."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.")
![["The document is a response from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, to a letter from S.E. Ashford, a Disabled American Veteran, regarding legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Jones acknowledges Ashford's concerns and explains the status of the bills (H.R. 11469, S. 2710, and H.R. 2983) in the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Jones promises to follow the progress of the bills and 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Jones responds to Ashford's concerns about veterans' disability compensation legislation.")
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J. C. McDaniel informs him about a bill that will increase veteran's education benefits by 13.6% and provide veterans with two additional years of eligibility for GI Bill benefits. The bill will be coming to the House floor soon and Congressman Jones assures Mr. McDaniel of his strong support for the legislation. Mr. McDaniel had previously visited Congressman Jones to ask for his support in extending GI benefits, as his benefits were set to expire in May."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.")
![["Congressman James R. Jones reported on the House of Representatives voting to pass the Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments of 1974 on February 19, 1974. The bill includes provisions such as increased educational assistance allowances, extended eligibility for training, and support for widows of veterans. The aim is to provide Vietnam-era veterans with the necessary resources to further their education and employment opportunities in light of inflation and rising costs. Jones emphasizes the importance of supporting those who have served their country and highlights the benefits of increased educational and vocational assistance for society as a whole."]](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_24_0050_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Mr. William B. Lindley urging support for legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones acknowledges the concern and informs Mr. Lindley that the bills are pending in the respective committees. He assures Mr. Lindley that he will follow the progress of the bills and be responsive to the needs of veterans. The document also includes a request from Mr. Lindley for Congressman Jones to introduce legislation to support the bills and to prevent any reduction in personal compensation due to an increase in social security benefits."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones acknowledges support for veterans' disability compensation legislation.")
![["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 Mr. Robert W. Goodwin, thanking him for his letter urging support for legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones mentions that the bills are pending in the respective committees and he will follow their progress to be responsive to the needs of veterans. Mr. Goodwin, who is service-connected blind in one eye, is requesting strong support for the legislation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Goodwin for supporting veterans' disability compensation.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Cliff Edwards thanking him for his support of H.R. 12584, a bill providing tuition assistance to veterans. Jones assures Edwards that he will keep his views in mind when the bill comes to a vote. An inter-office correspondence notes that Edwards called to express support for the bill and is a strong supporter of Jones."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Ron Gill, thanking him for visiting the Mobile Congressional office and updating him on the status of legislation to extend GI education benefits from 8 to 10 years. The House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 12628, and the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is considering it. Prospects for passage are good, and both Houses agree on the importance of extending veterans' education benefits before the current benefits expire on May 31st. Congressman Jones supported the bill in the House and will continue to support measures benefiting 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education 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.")