The Urgency of Balancing the Federal Budget: A Call to Action, 1975-01-25

Item — Box: 22, Folder: 36

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0001

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The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones regarding federal spending and the need to balance the budget by establishing spending priorities and reducing non-essential spending. The writer also expresses concern about responsible allocation of federal funds. The text also includes a letter from a constituent urging the congressman to consider an article about federal spending and to stop taxing the middle class to support welfare recipients. Additionally, the text includes an article by economist Randall K. Fields warning that the U.S. cannot spend its way out of a recession and should instead focus on repaying debts and reducing deficits. Fields criticizes past economic policies and calls for a more prudent approach to government spending.

Dates

1975-01-25

Creator

Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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