Mrs. Boyer asks about G.I. Bill, Congressman Jones supports increased benefits.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0042
Dates
- July 12, 1974
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Boyer wrote to Congressman James R. Jones inquiring about the status of the G.I. Bill, which would increase benefits for veterans attending college. She expressed her struggles to make ends meet with her husband's current benefits. Congressman Jones responded, acknowledging the receipt of her letter and informing her that both the House and Senate have passed bills to increase benefits. He assured her that he supported the House bill, which would increase benefits by 13.6 percent, and that her views would be considered when the compromise bill is reported back for final consideration.
Extent
2 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Education--United States; Education; Higher--United States; Speeches
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Education--United States; Education; Higher--United States; Speeches
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository