Constituent Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 568 Collections and/or Records:
Legal Representation and Eligibility for Food Distribution Program Benefits, 1979-06-19
Item — Box DP 2: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0031
Legislation and Labor: A Correspondence with Mr. Cariker, 1975-05-22 - 1975-05-30
Item — Box 14: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_14_2_0041
Overview
94th Congress (1975-1977)
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
Overview
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
Overview
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: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0042
Overview
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: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0043
Overview
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
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Catherine A. Freeman to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for bill H.R. 3942, which would provide compensation for rural letter carriers. Freeman argues that the current pay system for rural letter carriers is inadequate and that allowing them more flexibility in their schedules would improve the service they provide to rural America. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Freeman for her letter and stating that he will consider her views if further legislative action is taken on the bill., 1975-04-28
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0013
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Congressman James R. Jones to Roy Nuttall, thanking him for his support of H.R. 3942, a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act for rural letter carriers. Jones acknowledges the importance of Nuttall's input and states that the bill is pending in the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Nuttall had previously communicated with Jones urging his support for the bill, emphasizing that rural mail carriers are paid based on their workloads, not time spent on the job., 1975-05-07
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0017
Overview
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
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975)