Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility: Correspondence Between Robert C. Stephens and Congressman James R. Jones, 1978-05-08

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Robert C. Stephens, thanking him for his letter about government spending. Jones shares Stephens' commitment to a balanced budget and mentions his efforts to curb wasteful spending. The letter discusses examples of excessive government spending and the impact on the economy. It also mentions the need to address inflation by controlling government spending. Jones expresses gratitude for Stephens' support and promises to work towards restrained government spending. The letter also includes a response from Stephens discussing issues with government spending and suggesting solutions for the postal service. Additionally, the letter highlights a case study on the Postal Service Commission's excessive spending on salaries and expenses.