Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Constituent's Concerns about Economy and Government Spending in 1973, 1973-09-08

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0012

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from a concerned citizen to Congressman James R. Jones regarding the state of the economy, specifically addressing issues such as government spending, minimum wage increases, and inflation. The citizen expresses frustration with government intervention in personal lives and the economy, advocating for a balanced budget and decreased government involvement. The text also mentions an upcoming vote to override or sustain the veto of a minimum wage bill, emphasizing the importance of addressing inflation in a practical manner.

Dates

Creation: 1973-09-08

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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