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
- Title:
- Discussion on Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility: A Correspondence Between James G. Michaelson and Representative James R. Jones
- Date Created:
- 1974-05-15
- EDTF:
- 1974-05-15
- 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:
- 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.
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- 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:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
