Congressman Jones supports bill for disabled veterans despite potential veto., 1974-11-25

Item — Box: 10, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0057

Staff Only

The letter is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Oren L. Smock, expressing support for the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act (H.R. 12628) and assuring continued support in the event of a veto by President Ford. Jones acknowledges Smock's concerns about the potential veto and mentions that Congress delayed sending the bill to the President in order to be able to override a veto. Smock had previously written to Jones expressing concern about President Ford potentially vetoing the bill, which aimed to increase the V.A. budget to provide disabled veterans with increased compensation. Smock, a disabled veteran, emphasized the challenges of living on V.A. compensation and hoped for Jones' assistance in supporting the bill.

Dates

1974-11-25

Creator

Jones, James Robert (James R.), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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