Response to Taxpayer Concerns on Government Spending: A Correspondence between Mr. R.W. Provine and Congressman James R. Jones
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Response to Taxpayer Concerns on Government Spending: A Correspondence between Mr. R.W. Provine and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date Created:
- 1975-02-08
- EDTF:
- 1975-02-08
- 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 a series of letters and an article discussing government spending and the perks enjoyed by government officials in Washington, D.C. The main theme is the wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle of government employees, contrasted with the sacrifices being made by the American people. It highlights the hypocrisy of officials who enjoy lavish perks while urging the public to make sacrifices. The document also mentions specific examples of officials benefiting from taxpayer-funded conveniences and bonuses.
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 36, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
