Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Tax Rebate Concerns for Disabled Veterans and Social Security Recipients 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 35, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0014 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_35_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864147 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/CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0014.pdf correspondence Foreign Trade and International Finance Agricultural laws and legislation; Inflation (Finance); Education--United States 2 Pages The sender, Robert Moni, is writing to Congressman Jones to express concern about the impact of tax refunds on low-income individuals, particularly disabled veterans and social security recipients. He mentions that while some people will benefit from tax refunds, those who do not pay taxes will not receive any benefits and will be hurt by increasing gasoline taxes. Moni asks if there are any plans to help these individuals in Congressman Jones' district and expresses support for his work on the Ways and Means Committee. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Mr. & Mrs. Givens from Congressman James R. Jones 1977-11-29 1977-11-29 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0010 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_37_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864242 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/CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0010.pdf correspondence Foreign Trade and International Finance Education--United States; Banks and banking--United States; Civil service--United States 5 Pages The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. & Mrs. Givens regarding their concerns about inflation and public financing of campaigns. Jones sympathizes with their concerns and mentions his efforts to cut government costs to combat inflation. He expresses opposition towards public financing of campaigns but states he is open to studying proposals. Mr. & Mrs. Givens are concerned about the high cost of living and lack of support for individuals in need. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Congressman Edwards to Join Presidential Mission to South America on International Financial Matters 1983-03-21 1983-03-21 Edwards, Mickey, 1937- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 98th (1983-1985) Mickey Edwards Collection CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000, Box 28, Folder 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/11 CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0021 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Mickey%20Edwards%20Collection,%201977-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000-Administrative,%20Schedules,%201985-1992/thumbnails/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883082 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Mickey%20Edwards%20Collection,%201977-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000-Administrative,%20Schedules,%201985-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0021.pdf correspondence Foreign Trade and International Finance Banks and banking--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation 2 Pages Oklahoma Congressman Mickey Edwards will participate in a Presidential mission to South America during the Easter Congressional recess to discuss the international financial situation. Edwards, who is critical of the Administration's proposal to increase the U.S. financial contribution to the International Monetary Fund, is concerned about the potential financial disaster if Latin American countries fail to meet their debt obligations. He is also worried about the impact on U.S. farmers who rely on overseas grain sales. Edwards has not yet decided how he will vote on the IMF increase but wants to ensure that any contributions benefit the U.S. and that austerity measures are taken in borrowing nations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence from Peter Manhart to Congressman James R. Jones regarding an Op 1985-01-01 1985-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 99th (1985-1987) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000, Box 2, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874610 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0026.pdf correspondence International Affairs; Foreign Trade and International Finance Republican Party (U.S. 1854-) 2 Pages The document discusses four rhetorical concepts that govern political speech, including the Reverse Houdini, Elephant Stick, Notsaposta, and Looking Under the Street Light. These concepts are used by politicians to manipulate public opinion and deflect criticism. Examples are provided to illustrate how these techniques are utilized in political discourse. Text