Constituent Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 758 Collections and/or Records:
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
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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 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
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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
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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 Mr. Vandiver expresses concerns about the lack of merit principles being followed in federal job promotions, particularly in regards to well-qualified individuals being overlooked in favor of uneducated or minority individuals. He believes that Congress should study and address this issue to ensure that highly qualified individuals are not discriminated against in government employment. He requests that his comments be shared with the Subcommittee on Manpower and Civil Service., 1975-06-23
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0026
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from the Office of Inspector General regarding the approval of an indirect cost rate for the Pawnee Indian Tribal Business Council for fiscal year 1981, 1980-05-30 - 1981-09-30
Item — Box 40: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_40_3_0016
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96th Congress (1979-1981)
Letter: is a response to Mr. Robert C. Stephens' concerns about the U.S. Postal Service and the suggestion to close small post offices to save money. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the problems in the Postal Service and states that legislation is being worked on to address these issues. Mr. Stephens suggests closing some small post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries to save money and improve efficiency., 1975-06-18
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0024
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: is thanking Mr. Standefer for his support of a bill regarding second-class postal rates for state agency conservation magazines
Item — Box 18: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0001
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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: Series CAC_CC_109_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0047
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)