Congressman's Response to Citizen's Concerns about Federal Spending, 1974-06-01

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0025

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones discussing his efforts to cut government spending and control wasteful projects. He mentions specific examples of wasteful spending, such as studying why children fall off bicycles and the mating calls of toads, as well as excessive office refurbishments and vanity projects by government officials. Jones also mentions legislation he is sponsoring to cut non-essential spending. He highlights the need for more accountability and oversight in government spending.

Dates

Creation: 1974-06-01

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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