Older people--Medical care--United States
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 448 Collections and/or Records:
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)
Letter: from Mrs. Jas L Ward regarding H.R. 7222, a bill to increase the Federal contribution to employees' group life insurance and add tax exemptions on the first $1000 in a savings account. He informs her that the bill failed to pass with the necessary 2/3 margin, but is pending in the Rules Committee. Jones mentions introducing legislation in line with Ward's suggestion to exempt the first $1000 in a savings account from taxes. He assures Ward that her views are valuable as he represents her in Congress., 1975-07-21
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0031
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from the law firm of Smith, Brown, Martin & Adkisson to Congressman James R. Jones, enclosing a resolution passed by the Osage Tribal Council in support of Jones representing more of Osage County, 1981-07-20 - 1981-08-04
Item — Box 40: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_40_1_0001
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97th Congress (1981-1983)
Letter: is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from James Wells regarding the reorganization of the Postal Service. Jones explains the reasons for the reorganization and the need for the Postal Service to become financially self-sufficient. He acknowledges the problems with the postal delivery service and states that various legislative proposals are being considered to address these issues. Jones expresses his commitment to improving postal services and appreciates Wells' input on the matter., 1975-02-27
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0007
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Arthur Marion Smith regarding President Ford's proposed ceiling on federal pension and salary increases, 1975-02-24
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0004
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)