Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent L.W. Durham Regarding Proposed Tax Increase
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent L.W. Durham Regarding Proposed Tax Increase
- Date Created:
- 1973-09-30
- EDTF:
- 1973-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- Mr. Durham wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concern over the proposed tax increase, citing the burden it would place on families already struggling with rising living costs. He also questioned the reasons behind the tax hikes in Tulsa County, stating that some residents have seen their taxes triple without any corresponding improvements. Congressman Jones reassured Mr. Durham that Congress is working to hold down federal spending and that he would consider his concerns when voting on the tax increase.
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 34, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
