Correspondence Between Congressman Jones and Ray L. Rice Regarding Government Spending, 1976-06-30

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0041

Scope and Contents

Ray L. Rice wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his frustration with Treasury Secretary William E. Simon's expensive trip to Moscow, questioning the necessity of such spending. Congressman Jones responded, assuring Rice that he shares his concerns about government spending and values his opinions. The trip was criticized as a "junket" and deemed unnecessary by some Treasury officials. Simon defended the trip as important for discussing trade relations and addressing international issues. Personal expenses for family members on the trip were covered by the individuals.

Dates

Creation: 1976-06-30

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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