Addressing Fiscal Responsibility and Federal Spending: A Call to Action, 1975-02-15

Item — Box: 22, Folder: 36

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0016

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The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Dan B. McDevitt discussing the need to reduce non-essential federal spending, specifically mentioning the Budget Control Act and General Revenue Sharing. Jones urges McDevitt to support his bill on suspending General Revenue Sharing and to write to Congressman Jack Brooks. McDevitt also sends a letter to Jones proposing various actions to cut deficit spending, create jobs, and stimulate the economy. Jones is asked to act quickly to prevent a potential "Democratic Depression" and address issues such as government borrowing, job creation, and inflation.

Dates

1975-02-15

Creator

Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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