Box 18
Container
Contains 55 Collections and/or Records:
Proposed Postal Rate Increase: Concerns and Legislative Action, 1975-08-12 - 1975-09-08
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0041
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Congressman James R. Jones responding to a constituent's concerns about fiscal responsibility and distrust in institutions. Jones explains his voting record and efforts to engage with constituents. The second letter is from C.R. Gustafson expressing frustration with Congress's salary increases and lack of action on issues like inflation and gas shortages. Gustafson questions the ethics of the salary increase and criticizes Congress for not addressing the needs of the nation., 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0042
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: dated September 11, 1975, James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanks Mr. Johnson D. Hill for his comments regarding the Postal Service. Jones mentions that the House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to improve postal services, including increasing federal subsidies and separating the budget of the Postal Rate Commission. Jones assures Hill that he will support improvements in postal services and keep postage costs down. Hill had previously written to Harold E. Holland at the Postal Service regarding mail delivery issues in Tulsa., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0043
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: and informing him that a resolution disapproving the President's recommendation has been favorably reported by the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee. If passed, the pay increase for federal employees will be 8.66%. Jones appreciates Siler's concern and offers to be of service as his Representative., 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0044
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Dexter Sutterfield to Hon. James Jones expressing concern about the proposed 5% pay increase for federal employees. Sutterfield argues that federal workers do not have expense accounts like Congress and depend on their salaries for their livelihood. He points out that the private sector has given larger pay increases in recent years and urges Jones to overturn President Ford's proposal. Jones responds, thanking Sutterfield for his letter and informing him that a resolution disapproving the President's recommendation has been favorably reported by the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee. If passed, the pay increase for federal employees will be 8.66% instead of 5%. Jones appreciates Sutterfield's concern and assures him of his willingness to be of service as his Representative., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0045
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Gary A. Davis, President of Local 386 of the National Federation of Federal Employees Union, to Representative James R. Jones, requesting support in defeating President Ford's proposal to limit the pay increase for federal employees to 5% instead of the recommended 8.66%. Davis argues that the proposed increase is necessary to keep up with rising prices and maintain essential needs. Representative Jones responds, thanking Davis for his concern and informing him that a resolution disapproving the President's recommendation has been reported by the Senate Post office and Civil Service Committee, which could result in a higher pay increase for federal employees., 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0046
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Donald G. Potter regarding three bills affecting Postal Service employees. The bills are at various stages of Congressional consideration, with one bill allowing federal and postal employees to participate in politics, another bill making alterations to the Postal Service, and a third bill exempting the first $5,000 earned by retirees from taxation. Jones appreciates Potter's input and will consider his views as the bills progress., 1975-09-12
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0047
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to a constituent's concerns about the deteriorating quality of postal delivery service. Jones mentions a bill that has been completed to amend the Postal Reorganization Act in order to improve the Postal Service. Additionally, there is a letter to the editor discussing the issue of free government mail and its impact on the Postal Service's financial situation. Lastly, there is a transmittal memo from Leslie L. Conner, an attorney, requesting information from James., 1975-09-12
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0048
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for Bill HR-5397, which would authorize government retirement after thirty years of service. Congressman Jones responded, thanking Mrs. Wise for her support and informing her that the bill has been approved by the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee and will next be considered by the full House. He expressed appreciation for her communication and stated that he values her opinions as he works to represent her in Congress., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-16
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0049
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Supporting the Technician Retirement Bill: Correspondence between Major General John Coffey, Jr. and James R. Jones, 1975-09-17
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0050
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)