Concerns about cuts to disabled veterans' benefits addressed by Congressman.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0009
Dates
- March 5, 1973
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
The letter from Mr. and Mrs. Burkart expresses concern about cuts to disabled veterans' benefits while the government plans to send millions of dollars to North Vietnam. Congressman James R. Jones responds, assuring them that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to protect veterans' payments. Jones agrees that veterans' benefits should take priority over aid to North Vietnam.
Extent
3 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Retirement; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Retirement; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository