The text includes correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Ms. Carole Hannon regarding manpower legislation under consideration in Congress. Congressman Jones mentions two bills, S. 1559 and H.R. 11010, that have been passed by the Senate and House respectively. Ms. Hannon is interested in discussing the bills with the Congressman and urges support for the Public Employment Program. Additionally, Congressman Jones is currently in the Middle East and plans to meet with Ms. Hannon in early January to discuss the legislation further.