Letter: Kenneth N. Cox to Congressman Jim Jones expressing support for bills S-509 and HR-5858 which provide early retirement incentives for Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service employees. Cox highlights the obstacles faced by non-Indian employees due to Indian preference for promotions and the need for greater opportunities for Indian employees. He also addresses the opposition from the Civil Service Commission and urges Congressman Jones to push for hearings and favorable action on the bill. Cox believes that this legislation is necessary to address the challenges faced by employees in the BIA., 1975-08-26 - 1975-09-04

Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0039

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Kenneth N. Cox to Congressman Jim Jones expressing support for bills S-509 and HR-5858 which provide early retirement incentives for Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service employees. Cox highlights the obstacles faced by non-Indian employees due to Indian preference for promotions and the need for greater opportunities for Indian employees. He also addresses the opposition from the Civil Service Commission and urges Congressman Jones to push for hearings and favorable action on the bill. Cox believes that this legislation is necessary to address the challenges faced by employees in the BIA.

Dates

Creation: 1975-08-26 - 1975-09-04

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