Object Type: Folder
In Folder: James R. Jones Correspondence Series, 1968-1986
The letter is from a person named J. Marding Jane to Congressman James R. Jones. The letter mentions enclosing another letter to Terry Dolan of the National Conservative Political Action Committee. The letter expresses support for defeating Congressmen and Senators who oppose President Reagans tax reduction proposals and mentions contributing to the campaigns of candidates who oppose certain individuals. The letter also indicates plans to urge friends to do the same and expand the effort against Democratic obstructionist tactics.
The letter is informing Congressman James R. Jones about the current status of Public Law 96-317, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act. The Commissioners have been appointed, and Joan Z. Bernstein has been elected as Chair of the commission. The Commission Staff Director, Paul Bannai, is organizing the hearing and research schedule. The letter provides contact information for the commission and mentions that Congressman Jones name has been added to the mailing list for future announcements and publications. The letter concludes by offering assistance and providing contact information. The attached enclosure lists the names and contact information of the Commissioners.
The Southern Association on Children Under Six endorses the Child Care Tax Credit legislation, which would increase tax credit percentages for child care expenses. The legislation would allow for a maximum credit of $2,400 for one dependent and $4,800 for two or more dependents, and would be refundable even if the credit exceeds the tax bill. The association supports the legislation as a means to help parents afford child care for their children. The resolution also states that the association supports a tax credit for industry-based day care, as long as it is not included in legislation that is detrimental to children's interests.
The author of the letter is asking the recipient, James R. Jones, to support the Research Revitalization Act, which aims to stimulate industrial innovation and productivity by utilizing the research capacity of universities. The author believes this legislation is in the national interest and offers to discuss it further with Jones.
The sender of the letter is expressing concern about the impact of high interest rates on obtaining loans for their company's expansion plans. They mention that Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) are crucial for accessing low interest loans, and without them, they cannot finance their anticipated expansion. The sender opposes any restrictions to the IRB program and believes that Congress should be encouraging such programs to address national problems like loss of productivity and competition from foreign companies. They request the recipients opinion on the issue.
The text is a letter from Representative James Jones to someone named Hon, discussing the issue of disability income inclusion. Representative Jones expresses support for increasing the income limit from $15,000 to $25,000 and mentions a specific regulation (IR 393) that could help achieve this. The letter is signed by someone named Waites Meares.
The author is responding to a letter from Mr. Thompson regarding the Department of Transportation (DOT) providing erroneous information. The author disagrees with Mr. Thompsons claim that the federal government recovers most of the subsidy money put into commercial aviation through ticket sales. They also agree that Amtrak costs too much but argue that this is a problem for everyone and not just a few. The author states that Amtrak was founded in 1971 to take over the nations passenger railway service and was mandated to become profitable again. They argue that Amtrak does save fuel compared to cars and that proposed legislation to cut federal subsidy to Amtrak should be done in a frugal manner. The author believes that passenger service cannot run profitably and compares the subsidies given to rail systems in other countries. They emphasize the need for fair transportation choices and for accurate information to be given to President Reagan. The letter is addressed to several honorable individuals.
The Institute for Socioeconomic Studies believes that reducing federal income taxes is important for increasing productivity. They have studied a tax cut plan and suggest that modifying it into a tax credit would be more beneficial. This alternative would increase efficiency and work incentives. The Institute has written an article summarizing their research on this issue, which will be sent to Representative Jones in June.
The author is writing to Mr. James R. Jones about Public Law 94-142, which guarantees educational and psychological services to handicapped children in public schools at no cost to parents. The author, a psychologist, claims that the implementation of this law in Oklahoma has negatively impacted their private practice and the practices of other psychiatrists and psychologists who work with children. The author argues that the law is causing teacher unrest, lowered morale, and disruption in schools. They urge Mr. Jones to study the law and address the issues it is causing.
The Seminole County Election Board is against Senate bill 895 and supports Senate bill 53. They believe that the requirement of having an interpreter for elections is unnecessary and expensive. They have never found anyone who has used an interpreter and suggest that Senate bill 53 would be more beneficial for the people.
The author is expressing shock and disappointment at John Blocks decision to grant a subsidy to the tobacco industry. They argue that it is unfair that students cannot get loans for education but the tobacco industry receives funding. The author wrote to various members of the budget committee and agriculture committee, appealing to them to eliminate the tobacco subsidy, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The author believes that the governments support of the tobacco industry is akin to drug pushing and expresses concern about the psychological impact of tobacco advertisements.
The author, a resident of Washington D.C., is writing to urge members of Congress to defeat efforts to outlaw or limit access to abortions and contraceptives. They express concern about the influence of far-right lobbies and political action committees, as well as President Reagans support for a Human Life Amendment. The author highlights opposition to these efforts across the country and emphasizes the potential consequences of limiting access to contraceptives and increasing the number of unwanted children. They urge Congress to take a leadership role in protecting reproductive rights and request the members views on the Human Life Amendment and Bill.
The text is a letter from Eleanor J. Sah to Mr. Synar, discussing an article on "Crime and the Courts" that Sah believes would be of interest to Synar, who is serving on the Judiciary Committee. Sah expresses agreement with the article and mentions concerns about the performance of judges. The letter is addressed to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C.
The Department of Child Care is expressing concerns about a bill that could be costly and potentially put some children's homes out of business. They are urging the recipient to oppose the bill.
The text is a letter written by David F. Durham proposing a solution to various social problems such as inflation, overpopulation, and energy and resource shortages. Durham argues that overpopulation is a primary cause of these issues, and that immigration, both legal and illegal, exacerbates them. He suggests limiting immigration and refugee admissions, improving border controls, and providing support for family planning services. Durham also recommends allowing temporary workers into the country on a limited and monitored basis. He requests a response from the recipient regarding their position on these issues and any relevant legislation they support.
The author is writing to Rep. James Jones to urge him to support the passing of HR4, which would provide support and defense for the intelligence community. The author mentions the increase in personnel for the FBI and expresses concern about drug peddlers in Galt, California, who use radiation weapons against law enforcement. The author believes that trained intelligence people using covert methods are needed to identify and apprehend these criminals.
The author, Robert Elliott, writes a letter to Representative Janes R. Jones urging them to vote against continuing funding for the health care planning process. Elliott believes that the process is a waste of time and taxpayer money. They provide an example of a recent meeting where a local hospitals proposal for a nursing home was approved despite various issues such as a moratorium on new nursing home beds and funding cutbacks. Elliott suggests that health care services should be offered in a more competitive market without unnecessary regulations.
The text is a message addressed to a representative named Jones in Washington, D.C. The content of the message is not provided.
The letter is a protest against proposed regulations by the Treasury Department regarding the income tax treatment of wrap-around mortgages in real estate installment transactions. The author argues that these regulations are not supported by the Installment Sales Revision Act of 1980 and are detrimental to the real estate industry. They ask Congressman Jones to look into the matter and provide assistance.
The author is writing to Congressman Jones to request support for Congressman Shelbys BATT HRH3666, which aims to repeal the Health Planning Act. The author believes that the Act has increased the cost of healthcare and has not improved its quality. They urge Congressman Jones to support HR-3666.
The text discusses the idea of raising the capital gains tax rate as a means to save $50 billion per year on interest on the national debt. It argues that the current capital gains tax loophole encourages speculation rather than productive investments, and that under taxation of capital gains is a major cause of economic problems. The text also includes a chart showing the potential effects of a capital gains tax cut on leading economic indicators. The authors name and address are provided at the end of the text.
The letter addresses the deplorable state of the postal service, criticizing the current routing system and excessive spending by the Postmaster General, Mr. Bolger. The author suggests that motorized service should be implemented in residential areas and that city parcel delivery should be discontinued. The letter also mentions problems with mis-sent letters and proposes that a billion-dollar zip code system would be confusing and unnecessary. The author urges Congress to take action and improve the postal service.
The author expresses gratitude for receiving a letter from Congressman James R. Jones. They emphasize the need for cooperation between Congress and the President, particularly in addressing current economic challenges and eliminating unnecessary projects. The author also mentions the problem of inflation and urges the balancing of the budget. They highlight the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their own work rather than solely relying on government assistance.
The author is writing to Congressman Janes R. Jones to urge support for H.R. 1853, a bill introduced by Congressman Luken. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed regulating the use of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to prevent ozone depletion, but the author argues that the theory of ozone depletion has not been proven and regulation would negatively impact their air conditioning business. The author requests that further scientific investigations be conducted before implementing regulations and asks for support of H.R. 1853.
