Social Programs, Farming, Taxes, Business, and Native Americans [2 of 2]

The text is a letter addressed to members of a sub-committee on social security. The author thanks them for working on a bill to maintain the minimum benefit of social security. They express concern about the proposed elimination of double-dipping, arguing that it would unfairly affect the poorest recipients. The author believes that such a cut in benefits is unjust and urges the committee members to stand up against it.

The author is concerned about the state of the Social Security System and believes that changes need to be made. They suggest raising the retirement age or reducing benefits in order to address the systems financial troubles. The author also expresses a desire for the government to be less involved in their life and for individuals to take control of their own destinies. They address the letter to President Ronald Reagan and copy it to Mrs. C.L. Berry and The Honorable James R. Jones.

The text is a letter addressed to James R. Jones, urging him to support the appointment of General Louis 9 Giuffrida as the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The letter is from the President of the National Fire Protection Association, who believes that General Giuffrida is a fully qualified candidate for the position. The letter requests prompt confirmation of General Giuffrida's nomination and highlights the benefits he would bring to the role.

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The author of the letter is expressing their confusion and disagreement with H.R. 2207, a bill that only allows tax deductions for employee voluntary contributions to pension plans. They argue that all contributions, including mandatory ones, should be eligible for tax deductions to ensure equity. They also express concerns about the complexities and potential manipulations that could arise from the current drafting of the bill. The author respectfully requests that tax deductions for employee mandatory contributions be included in the bill.

The author is thanking Mr. Jones for his response to a letter regarding the Medicare Amendment. They mention that there will be a House/Senate Conference on the issue and express support for the House version of the reconciliation bill, as it will save money by allowing beneficiaries to receive rehabilitative services in more cost-effective settings.

The author is writing to Honorable James Jones about the discrepancy in filing deadlines for tax returns for farmers. They explain that farmers have to pay PICA tax and file a #943 tax return by January 31, and also file a #1040 tax return for Social Security self-employment tax by March 1. The author suggests that having both deadlines on the same date would be more convenient for farmers and accountants. They ask for action to be taken to correct this issue.

The text is a letter addressed to Congressman Jones, thanking him for his support of increased funding for the Beryl Anthony Dill and requesting additional funding for the Farmers Home Administration. The author mentions their involvement in building single and multi-family housing and invites Congressman Jones to a breakfast meeting with the Oklahoma Home Builders and Congressional Delegation. The letter is signed by the President of Emerald Homes.

The author is writing a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing gratitude for his support in the fight against the nine-digit zip code. The author warns against being deceived by the postmaster generals claims about the benefits of the zip plus four identification and the voluntary use of the zip code. The author believes that the bureaucratic imposition of the zip code is unwanted by the people and shares attached editorials that support their viewpoint. The letter also mentions the Farmers Almanac predicting an ice age. The letter is accompanied by enclosures related to weather predictions and general information. The text also includes some unrelated content about postal hikes and postal service performance.

The author is a real estate broker who is writing to Congressman Jones to express support for certain legislation that they believe will help alleviate the problems in the housing industry, particularly slow sales due to high interest rates. They mention specific bills and request the congressman's efforts in reviving the housing industry. The letter is dated May 5th, 1981.

The sender of the letter is expressing opposition to the Danforth-Bentsen Bill, which proposes limiting Japanese imports. They argue that this would have a negative impact on the US economy, leading to a loss of over $1 billion per year and increasing inflation. The sender also argues against government involvement in the auto industry and urges the recipient to vote against the bill.

The text is a short letter urging Assemblyman Jones to support bills that would allow the dispensing of hearing aids for profit.

The American Postal Workers Unions Bridgeport local is writing to a representative regarding HR-2353, which aims to prohibit the use of 9-digit zip codes. The union argues that the funds should be used for productivity and better service to the public, rather than investing in expensive machinery for the 9-digit zip code system. They also highlight the importance of improving safety conditions and creating a better working climate in postal facilities to increase productivity. The union mentions a study conducted by a Fairfield University Professor, which suggests that memory retention decreases after 7 digits. They request support for the necessary bill to control postal revenues.

The author is disturbed by a statement made by Congressman Carl Perkins, a Liberal Democrat, regarding President Reagans budget cuts. The author believes that Perkins does not understand the state of the American economy and the potential consequences of not addressing it. The author also criticizes liberal spending policies and argues that President Reagan is more concerned with helping the poor than Perkins. The author is concerned that Congress has not yet made any cuts to government programs and urges President Reagan and representatives to take action to address the country's fiscal issues. The author also mentions the problems faced by Margaret Thatcher in Great Britain and warns that the United States could end up in a similar situation if government spending is not reduced.

The letter is from the Independent Oil Workers Union in the UAE to Congressman Jones. The union is facing difficulties as it has been reduced to 85 members and Texaco, which bought the Paragon Oil Co., has been challenging their contractual rights. The company has laid off workers and denied their participation in an early retirement plan. The union has limited funds and is facing multiple arbitration cases. They have also filed charges with the N.L.R.B but have not received a hearing. The union is fighting for fairness and requests assistance from Congressman Jones.

The text is a letter addressed to Congressmen in Washington, D.C. It discusses the Kennedy-Khrushchev Pact and argues that President Reagan should not be bound by it. The letter claims that the pact allows the Soviet Union to control Cuba and export its revolution to other countries, including Central America and Colombia. The writer believes that Reagan should publish the secret document and inform the world that the United States will no longer be bound by the pact, as it only benefits Soviet imperialism.

The author is a professional in the horse racing industry who owns a champion stallion. They are writing to Congressman Jones to express their support for H.R. 3150, a tax change that would provide the same tax treatment to horse breeders as other businesses. The author believes that Congress was short-sighted in discriminating against horsemen and urges Congressman Jones to vote in favor of the bill.

The author of the text, who is a real estate broker, is writing to Congressman Jones to express their support for certain legislation that could help improve the housing industry. They mention that the industry has been experiencing slow sales due to high interest rates and express their favor for specific bills. They request the congressman's efforts towards reviving the housing industry.

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is expressing concern about the mandatory aspect of proposed depreciation rules in capital cost recovery legislation being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. They believe that the legislation would benefit large businesses but not farmer cooperatives. They argue that if accelerated depreciation is made mandatory, it would be a disincentive for cooperatives. Agricultural cooperatives distribute their net earnings to tax patrons based on the business done by the patrons. The proposed legislation has the potential to distort patronage dividends paid to patrons, which could discourage additional investment. The Council suggests allowing cooperatives to elect out of using the legislation or increasing the carryforward period for losses. They propose inserting specific language into the legislation to address these concerns.

The text is a letter to Daniel Rostenkowski, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, advocating for the prompt passage of the Administrations tax relief proposals. The letter recommends the elimination of the unearned income tax, reduction in capital gains taxes for individual investors, and the elimination of double taxation of corporate dividends. The letter is signed by James Rudolph and includes a list of other individuals who received copies of the letter.