Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Concerns about the National Budget and Foreign Aid, 1975-01-22

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0050

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. T. M. Harkreader discussing the importance of balancing the national budget and reducing non-essential spending. Jones agrees with Harkreader's views on foreign assistance and mentions sponsoring legislation to collect debts owed by other countries to the United States. The letter addresses concerns about unnecessary national spending and foreign aid, emphasizing the need for voluntary contributions for the Bicentennial Fund. Additionally, the text includes an editorial discussing the history and impact of U.S. foreign aid, highlighting the debate over its effectiveness and the consequences of continuing to provide assistance to certain countries.

Dates

Creation: 1975-01-22

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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