1. Analysis and Clarification on Government Spending: A Response to Henry J. Taylor's Article 'Spending Your Tax Money' Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0023 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James R. Jones Collection Title: Analysis and Clarification on Government Spending: A Response to Henry J. Taylor's Article 'Spending Your Tax Money' Date: 1974-05-09 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Agriculture and Food Topic: Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning Congress: 93rd (1973-1975)
2. Discussion on Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility: A Correspondence Between James G. Michaelson and Representative James R. Jones Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0024 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James R. Jones Collection Title: Discussion on Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility: A Correspondence Between James G. Michaelson and Representative James R. Jones Date: 1974-05-15 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Agriculture and Food Topic: Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning Congress: 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Economics Division of the Congressional Research Service reviewed an article by Henry J. Taylor on government spending, noting that some examples had appeared in other publications. They provided additional information on specific expenditures mentioned in the article, including low-cost urban houses, the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee, and a study on children falling off tricycles. They also provided information on stockpiled goose feathers by the General Services Administration for the Department of Defense. The division offered further assistance if needed."]](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_34_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis and Clarification on Government Spending: A Response to Henry J. Taylor's Article 'Spending Your Tax Money'")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones in response to a letter from James G. Michaelson expressing concern about government spending. Jones defends some government expenditures mentioned in an article by Henry J. Taylor, indicating that there may be valid reasons for them. Jones acknowledges the importance of fiscal responsibility and representing taxpayers' interests. The article by Henry J. Taylor criticizes wasteful government spending, highlighting examples such as expensive poetry publications funded by taxpayers. Taylor emphasizes the burden of taxes on average citizens and calls for more transparency and accountability in government spending."]](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_34_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Discussion on Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility: A Correspondence Between James G. Michaelson and Representative James R. Jones")