Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Frank W. Morris Regarding Federal Spending and Economic Stability in 1975, 1975-02-17
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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0007
Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Frank W. Morris Regarding Federal Spending and Economic Stability in 1975, 1975-02-17
The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones in response to a constituent's concerns about federal spending. Jones acknowledges the need to cut spending, particularly on non-essential programs, in order to balance the budget and stabilize the economy. He also mentions the need to address automatic cost-of-living increases in federal programs. The letter also includes a list of "Cannot-ments" attributed to Abraham Lincoln, highlighting... the importance of thrift, avoiding class hatred, and promoting independence and self-reliance.
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Dates
- 1975-02-17
Creator
- Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, White House Records, and 2017 Accrual.
Extent
2 Pages
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Overview
94th (1975-1977)
Creator
- Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository