Truman Mikles expressed concern about cuts to VA benefits. Congressman Jones assured him of protection for veterans' payments., 1973-02-12

Item — Box: 10, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0006

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Truman Mikles wrote to Congressman James Jones expressing concern about proposed cuts to VA benefits for disabled veterans and reductions in funding for VA services. Congressman Jones responded, assuring Mikles that the proposal to reduce disability compensation had been withdrawn and legislation introduced to protect veterans' payments. Jones also mentioned that the VA had hired more medical personnel to care for returning prisoners of war. Mikles had previously expressed concern about the impact of budget cuts on VA services for returning veterans and urged Congressman Jones to oppose the proposed cuts.

Dates

1973-02-12

Language of Materials

English

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