Congressman Jones responds to Dorsey's request for increased veterans' compensation., 1974-01-22

Item — Box: LG 10, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0024

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Edward Dorsey's request for support of H.R. 11469 and S. 2710 to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones acknowledges the request and informs Dorsey that both bills are pending in the relevant committees, with H.R. 11469 scheduled to be considered during the current session. Jones assures Dorsey that he will follow the progress of the bills and be responsive to the needs of veterans when the issue of compensation arises in the House of Representatives.

Dates

Creation: 1974-01-22

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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