The Battle for Fiscal Responsibility: Congress vs. Taxpayers, 1978-04-21

Item — Box: 22, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0007

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Dr. Mayoza, a doctor from Tulsa, wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concerns about federal spending and inflation. Mayoza emphasized the need for a balanced budget and urged Jones to consider the impact of taxes on the middle class. The text discusses the growing conservative majority in the United States and the power of Congress in shaping domestic affairs. It also mentions the need for voters to elect a Congress responsive to their opinions and the potential for a tax rebellion due to dissatisfaction with government spending. Finally, it highlights the influence of organized lobbies and the need for voters to be more assertive in demanding fiscal responsibility from their elected officials.

Dates

1978-04-21

Language of Materials

English

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