Correspondence Between Congressman Jones and Ray L. Rice Regarding Government Spending
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Jones and Ray L. Rice Regarding Government Spending
- Date Created:
- 1976-06-30
- EDTF:
- 1976-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- 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.
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 36, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
