Unemployment Concerns and Federal Tax Inquiries: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones, 1975-04-17 - 1975-04-25

Item — Box: 14, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_14_2_0033

Scope and Contents

Mrs. H. Neil Worsham wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about the unemployment situation and the difficulty in hiring people for casual labor. She questioned the use of Federal Unemployment Tax and urged efforts to get people off unemployment benefits and back to work. Congressman Jones responded by acknowledging her concerns, explaining the distribution of unemployment funds, and expressing his commitment to responsible legislation to address unemployment. He also mentioned the passage of legislation for public service jobs. Mrs. Worsham appreciated Congressman Jones' interest in public opinion and hoped to discuss these issues further during his trips to Tulsa.

Dates

Creation: 1975-04-17 - 1975-04-25

Creator

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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