Older people--Medical care--United States
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 252 Collections and/or Records:
Legislative Update: National Trails System and Wild and Scenic Rivers System, 1974-06-20
Item — Box LG 5: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 13
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_5_13_0005
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: a constituent urging Congressman Jones to support bill H.R. 2143, which would benefit individuals who were employed by state governments in federal programs. The staff assistant responds that the bill is pending in the Post Office and Civil Service Committee and assures the constituent that the Congressman will be made aware of the letter upon his return to Washington., 1975-03-24 - 1975-04-01
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0011
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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: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0044
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Congressman James R. Jones in response to a letter from Mr. Orsbon Hawkins, Sr., regarding the President's proposed 5% ceiling on pension and salary increases for Federal employees and retirees. Jones does not expect Congress to permit the lower ceiling on pension benefits, but there is support for the salary limitation. Jones appreciates Hawkins' comments and will keep them in mind as the matter is decided by the House of Representatives. Hawkins had urged Jones to oppose the 5% ceiling and support legislation giving Postal and Federal employees the right to select their own representatives in grievances., 1975-02-18 - 1975-02-18
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0005
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: discusses the high salaries of postal employees, the deteriorating postal service, and the efforts to make the Postal Service break even financially by 1984. It also mentions the impact of increased postage rates, fuel costs, and cost-of-living adjustments on the Postal Service budget. The House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to address these issues, and feedback from constituents is appreciated., 1975-05-07
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0018
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. James L. Smith regarding his support for H.R. 2602, a bill to allow 100% crediting for National Guard technician service in Civil Service retirement. The Committee is not taking action on the bill due to the President's moratorium on new spending. Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Smith for his support and mentions working towards national economic recovery to create a more favorable climate for such reforms., 1975-04-21 - 1975-04-29
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0014
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Gary K. Rice suggesting a new policy to help prevent future increases in postage rates. Jones agrees with Rice's concerns and mentions that the House Post Office Committee is considering amendments to the Postal Reorganization Act to address Postal Service problems. Jones appreciates Rice sharing his thoughts and will make sure his suggestion is known to those working on legislation. Rice had suggested reducing mail delivery to business customers to three days a week and residential customers to three days a week to save costs., 1975-09-19 - 1975-09-23
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0051
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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: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0048
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Nate Franke regarding legislation amending P. L. 90-486, which concerns National Guard technicians becoming Federal employees. The letter expresses support for the remedy sought by the technicians and provides information about the key features and provisions of the legislation. It also discusses issues related to social security, state retirement, and federal reserve retirement pay for technicians., 1975-05-05
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0015
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones to Mr. John J. Estep discusses the status of H.R. 2455 and assures that provisions of concern to Mr. Estep are already in the bill. It mentions that amendments for the private express statute will likely be taken up separately. The second part of the text provides a legislative history of parcel post cost recovery, detailing how the system was established and the issues surrounding cost recovery. It also discusses the recommendations of the Kappel Commission for restructuring the Postal Service., 1975-06-02
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0022
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)