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Concerns About Federal Spending and Junketing: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones, 1976-01-07

 Item — Box: 22, Folder: 36
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0035
Harry Peeler writes to Congressman James Jones expressing concern about government spending, particularly on "Congressional junketing" and social programs. Peeler believes that wasteful spending needs to be eliminated and that the government should live within its means. Jones responds, agreeing with Peeler's views on cutting federal spending and addressing issues such as abuses in federal assistance programs. Jones also defends the necessity of some overseas trips by public officials and expresses gratitude for Peeler's input.

Dates

  • 1976-01-07

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

2 Pages

Overview

94th Congress (1975-1977)

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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