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The original documents are located in Box 6, folder "Peterson Commission Report on Executive Salaries, November 1976" of the White House Special Files Unit Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 20 1976 ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: cc (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Time: COB Today SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action X For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Release report but view of the commission and clearly state it is the not those of the President you PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a Jim Connor delay in submitting the required material, please telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President Digitized from Box 6 of the White House Special Files Unit Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CERTIFICATE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 NOV 29 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: James T. Lynn SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries has been operating for several weeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a commendably thorough and conscientious job under the chairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed their public hearings and are now drafting their report. During this process, the Chairman will be touching base with key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission is planning to review a first draft within the next few days and is hoping to have its final meeting on November 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly thereafter. If you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the formal report as soon as it has been delivered to you. He would like to be able to hold a press conference and commence, in earnest, a public education compaign con+ cerning the desperate need to do something about execu- tive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he really will need to be free to use the Commission's report. We believe it is in your best interests to let the report go public in advance of submitting your own executive salary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is willing, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected controversy focus on him for a month or more before you make your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you probably would want to indicate your continued support for some adjustment without committing yourself to any- thing very specific. This provides time for you to better gauge public and media reaction and to consult with the congressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman Peterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under- standing and support both prior to and after your decision and up to the point of congressional action on your recom- mendations. 2 The main argument for withholding a report such as this would be to give you time to review it and formulate a position before its release. In this case, there seem no compelling reasons for doing so. On the contrary, because of the great interest in the subject, there is strong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if the report is not released. We believe it best that the Commission's findings and rationale be made available, along with their actual recommendations. Otherwise, congressional and other opportents are likely to take advantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the recommendations without the counter-balancing effect of the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious risks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained. It would be appropriate and useful for you to receive the report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps the entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could be followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman with the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or Ron Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied or committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations. Since Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next meeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe this general approach will be acceptable to you, unless you advise me otherwise before the 30th. THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: CC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Time: COB Today SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action X For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Domestic Council concurs with OMB recommendation. AFQ/cd PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a Jim Connor delay in submitting the required material, please telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President 112906 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT UNITED OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 NOV 29 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: James T. Lynn SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries has been operating for several weeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a commendably thorough and conscientious job under the chairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed their public hearings and are now drafting their report. During this process, the Chairman will be touching base with key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission is planning to review a first draft within the next few days and is hoping to have its final meeting on November 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly thereafter. If you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the formal report as soon as it has been delivered to you. He would like to be able to hold a press conference and commence, in earnest, a public education compaign con- cerning the desperate need to do something about execu- tive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he really will need to be free to use the Commission's report. We believe it is in your best interests to let the report go public in advance of submitting your own executive salary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is willing, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected controversy focus on him for a month or more before you make your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you probably would want to indicate your continued support for some adjustment without committing yourself to any- thing very specific. This provides time for you to better gauge public and media reaction and to consult with the congressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman Peterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under- standing and support both prior to and after your decision and up to the point of congressional action on your recom- mendations. 2 The main argument for withholding a report such as this would be to give you time to review it and formulate a position before its release. In this case, there seem no compelling reasons for doing so. On the contrary, because of the great interest in the subject, there is strong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if the report is not released. We believe it best that the Commission's findings and rationale be made available, along with their actual recommendations. Otherwise, congressional and other opporents are likely to take advantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the recommendations without the counter-balancing effect of the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious risks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained. It would be appropriate and useful for you to receive the report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps the entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could be followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman with the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or Ron Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied or committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations. Since Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next meeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe this general approach will be acceptable to you, unless you advise me otherwise before the 30th. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 29, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JIMCONNOR BUCHEN BK FROM: BOBBIE KILBERG THROUGH: PHILIP BUCHEN P. SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Counsel's Office approves Jim Lynn's memo on the above subject. However, we would suggest that Peter Peterson's press conference not be held at the White House in order to assure that the press clearly under- stands that the President has not studied or committed himself to the Committee's recommendations. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: CC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Time: COB Today SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action X For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Jim Connor telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: CC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Time: COB Today SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action X For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: I would appose release of this until the President sees it. Release will signal Presidential endorsement of a 7edral Pay Raise. This w The pay raise question & will touch off a big battle m the , tell - believe should not put The President in The position we of indorsing any federal could pay increase which the Deponats use to justify parsage. PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a Jim Connor delay in submitting the required material, please telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 NOV 29 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: James I. Lynn SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries has been operating for several weeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a commendably thorough and conscientious job under the chairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed their public hearings and are now drafting their report. During this process, the Chairman will be touching base with key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission is planning to review a first draft within the next few days and is hoping to have its final meeting on November 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly thereafter. If you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the formal report as soon as it has been delivered to you. He would like to be able to hold a press conference and commence, in earnest, a public education compaign con- cerning the desperate need to do something about execu- tive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he really will need to be free to use the Commission's report. We believe it is in your best interests to let the report go public in advance of submitting your own executive salary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is willing, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected controversy focus on him for a month or more before you make your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you probably would want to indicate your continued support for some adjustment without committing yourself to any- thing very specific. This provides time for you to better gauge public and media reaction and to consult with the congressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman Peterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under- standing and support both prior to and after your decision and up to the point of congressional action on your recom- mendations. 2 The main argument for withholding a report such as this would be to give you time to review it and formulate a position before its release. In this case, there seem no compelling reasons for doing SO. On the contrary, because of the great interest in the subject, there is strong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if the report is not released. We believe it best that the Commission's findings and rationale be made available, along with their actual recommendations. Otherwise, congressional and other opporents are likely to take advantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the recommendations without the counter-balancing effect of the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious risks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained. It would be appropriate and useful for you to receive the report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps the entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could be followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman with the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or Ron Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied or committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations. Since Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next meeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe this general approach will be acceptable to you, unless you advise me otherwise before the 30th. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT UNITED OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 NOV 29 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: James T. Lynn SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries has been operating for several weeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a commendably thorough and conscientious job under the chairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed their public hearings and are now drafting their report. During this process, the Chairman will be touching base with key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission is planning to review a first draft within the next few days and is hoping to have its final meeting on November 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly thereafter. If you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the formal report as soon as it has been delivered to you. He would like to be able to hold a press conference and commence, in earnest, a public education compaign con- cerning the desperate need to do something about execu- tive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he really will need to be free to use the Commission's report. We believe it is in your best interests to let the report go public in advance of submitting your own executive salary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is willing, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected controversy focus on him for a month or more before you make your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you probably would want to indicate your continued support for some adjustment without committing yourself to any- thing very specific. This provides time for you to better gauge public and media reaction and to consult with the congressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman Peterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under- standing and support both prior to and after your decision and up to the point of congressional action on your recom- mendations. 2 The main argument for withholding a report such as this would be to give you time to review it and formulate a position before its release. In this case, there seem no compelling reasons for doing SO. On the contrary, because of the great interest in the subject, there is strong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if the report is not released. We believe it best that the Commission's findings and rationale be made available, along with their actual recommendations. Otherwise, congressional and other opponents are likely to take advantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the recommendations without the counter-balancing effect of the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious risks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained. It would be appropriate and useful for you to receive the report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps the entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could be followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman with the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or Ron Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied or committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations. Since Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next meeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe this general approach will be acceptable to you, unless you advise me otherwise before the 30th. THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: CC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: COB Today Time: SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action X For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: FORDS Linarry 07/875 Greenspan - no comment Cannon- concerns Marsh-with comment with comments (appose) Exect PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED If you have any questions or if you anticipate Jim Connor delay in submitting the required material, pleas For the President telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: November 29, 1976 Time: FOR ACTION: CC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson Phil Buchen Alan Greenspan Jim Cannon Jerry Jones Max Friedersdorf Ron Nessen Jack Marsh FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Time: COB Today SUBJECT: James T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re Quadrennial Commission Report ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XFor Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Depends our the leanin favor of ther give report yvet, holdut PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Jim Connor telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 NOV 29 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: James T. Lynn SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report The Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries has been operating for several weeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a commendably thorough and conscientious job under the chairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed their public hearings and are now drafting their report. During this process, the Chairman will be touching base with key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission is planning to review a first draft within the next few days and is hoping to have its final meeting on November 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly thereafter. If you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the formal report as soon as it has been delivered to you. He would like to be able to hold a press conference and commence, in earnest, a public education compaign con- cerning the desperate need to do something about execu- tive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he really will need to be free to use the Commission's report. We believe it is in your best interests to let the report go public in advance of submitting your own executive salary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is willing, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected controversy focus on him for a month or more before you make your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you probably would want to indicate your continued support for some adjustment without committing yourself to any- thing very specific. This provides time for you to better gauge public and media reaction and to consult with the congressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman Peterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under- standing and support both prior to and after your decision and up to the point of congressional action on your recom- mendations. 2 The main argument for withholding a report such as this would be to give you time to review it and formulate a position before its release. In this case, there seem no compelling reasons for doing so. On the contrary, because of the great interest in the subject, there is strong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if the report is not released. We believe it best that the Commission's findings and rationale be made available, along with their actual recommendations. Otherwise, congressional and other opponents are likely to take advantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the recommendations without the counter-balancing effect of the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious risks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained. It would be appropriate and useful for you to receive the report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps the entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could be followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman with the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or Ron Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied or committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations. Since Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next meeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe this general approach will be acceptable to you, unless you advise me otherwise before the 30th. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 30, 1976 return To MR PRESIDENT: Lymnot rent Quadrennial Commission Report Your immediate attention is required on the attached memorandum from Jim Lynn. Staffing resulted in the following recommendations: Jack Marsh - 'Release report but clearly state it is the view of the commission and not those of the President. " Max Friedersdorf - "I would oppose release of this until the President sees it. Release will signal Presidential endorsement of a Federal Pay Raise. The pay raise question will touch off a big battle on the Hill and I believe we should not put the President in the position of endorsing any Federal pay increase which the Democrats could use to justify passage. 11 Phil Buchen - Approve Jim Lynn's memo, however, we would suggest that Peter Peterson's press conference not be held at the White House in order to assure that the press clearly under- stands that the President has not studied or committed himself to the Committee's recommendations. " Jim Cannon - concurs with OMB's recommendation. Alan Greenspan - no comments. Jerry Jones and Ron Nessen - No coments at this writing. Approve Approach Outlined by Jim Lynn Disapprove Jim Lynn's Approach. Jim Connor November 30, 1976 MR PRESIDENT: Quadrennial Commission Report Your immediate attention is required on the attached memorandum from Jim Lynn. Staffing resulted in the following recommendations: Jack Marsh -'Release report but clearly state it is the view of the commission and not those of the President." Max Friedersdorf - "I would oppose release of this until the President sees it. Release will signal Presidential endorsement of a Federal Pay Raise. The pay raise question will touch off a big battle on the Hill and I believe we should not put the President in the position of endorsing any Federal pay increase which the Democrats could use to justify passage. " Phil Buchen - Approve Jim Lynn's memo, however, we would suggest that Peter Peterson's press conference not be held at the White House in order to assure that the press clearly under- stands that the President has not studied or committed himself to the Committee's recommendations." Jim Cannon - concurs with OMB's recommendation. Alan Greenspan - no comments. Jerry Jones and Ron Nessen - No coments at this writing. - Approve Approach Outlined by Jim Lynn Disapprove Jim Lynn's Approach. Jim Connor December 1, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM LYNN FROM: JIM CONNOR SUBJECT: Quadrennial Commission Report In accordance with instructions from Dick Cheney your memorandum of November 29 on the above subject is returned to you.

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Ford Presidential Library\nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT\nCERTIFICATE\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20503\nNOV 29 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nJames T. Lynn\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative,\nand Judicial Salaries has been operating for several\nweeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a\ncommendably thorough and conscientious job under the\nchairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed\ntheir public hearings and are now drafting their report.\nDuring this process, the Chairman will be touching base\nwith key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission\nis planning to review a first draft within the next few\ndays and is hoping to have its final meeting on\nNovember 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly\nthereafter.\nIf you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the\nformal report as soon as it has been delivered to you.\nHe would like to be able to hold a press conference and\ncommence, in earnest, a public education compaign con+\ncerning the desperate need to do something about execu-\ntive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he\nreally will need to be free to use the Commission's\nreport.\nWe believe it is in your best interests to let the report\ngo public in advance of submitting your own executive\nsalary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is\nwilling, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected\ncontroversy focus on him for a month or more before you\nmake your recommendations. 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Otherwise,\ncongressional and other opportents are likely to take\nadvantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the\nrecommendations without the counter-balancing effect\nof the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious\nrisks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained.\nIt would be appropriate and useful for you to receive\nthe report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps\nthe entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could\nbe followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman\nwith the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or\nRon Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied\nor committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations.\nSince Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next\nmeeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe\nthis general approach will be acceptable to you, unless\nyou advise me otherwise before the 30th.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nACTION MEMORANDUM\nWASHINGTON\nLOG NO.:\nDate: November 29, 1976\nTime:\nFOR ACTION:\nCC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson\nPhil Buchen\nAlan Greenspan\nJim Cannon\nJerry Jones\nMax Friedersdorf\nRon Nessen\nJack Marsh\nFROM THE STAFF SECRETARY\nDUE: Date:\nTime:\nCOB Today\nSUBJECT:\nJames T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nACTION REQUESTED:\nFor Necessary Action\nX For Your Recommendations\nPrepare Agenda and Brief\nDraft Reply\nX For Your Comments\nDraft Remarks\nREMARKS:\nDomestic Council concurs with OMB\nrecommendation.\nAFQ/cd\nPLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.\nIf you have any questions or if you anticipate a\nJim Connor\ndelay in submitting the required material, please\ntelephone the Staff Secretary immediately.\nFor the President\n112906\nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT\nUNITED\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nSTATE\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20503\nNOV 29 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nJames T. Lynn\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative,\nand Judicial Salaries has been operating for several\nweeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a\ncommendably thorough and conscientious job under the\nchairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed\ntheir public hearings and are now drafting their report.\nDuring this process, the Chairman will be touching base\nwith key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission\nis planning to review a first draft within the next few\ndays and is hoping to have its final meeting on\nNovember 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly\nthereafter.\nIf you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the\nformal report as soon as it has been delivered to you.\nHe would like to be able to hold a press conference and\ncommence, in earnest, a public education compaign con-\ncerning the desperate need to do something about execu-\ntive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he\nreally will need to be free to use the Commission's\nreport.\nWe believe it is in your best interests to let the report\ngo public in advance of submitting your own executive\nsalary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is\nwilling, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected\ncontroversy focus on him for a month or more before you\nmake your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you\nprobably would want to indicate your continued support\nfor some adjustment without committing yourself to any-\nthing very specific. This provides time for you to better\ngauge public and media reaction and to consult with the\ncongressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman\nPeterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under-\nstanding and support both prior to and after your decision\nand up to the point of congressional action on your recom-\nmendations.\n2\nThe main argument for withholding a report such as this\nwould be to give you time to review it and formulate a\nposition before its release. In this case, there seem\nno compelling reasons for doing so. On the contrary,\nbecause of the great interest in the subject, there is\nstrong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if\nthe report is not released. We believe it best that the\nCommission's findings and rationale be made available,\nalong with their actual recommendations. Otherwise,\ncongressional and other opporents are likely to take\nadvantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the\nrecommendations without the counter-balancing effect\nof the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious\nrisks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained.\nIt would be appropriate and useful for you to receive\nthe report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps\nthe entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could\nbe followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman\nwith the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or\nRon Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied\nor committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations.\nSince Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next\nmeeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe\nthis general approach will be acceptable to you, unless\nyou advise me otherwise before the 30th.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nNovember 29, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJIMCONNOR BUCHEN\nBK\nFROM:\nBOBBIE KILBERG\nTHROUGH:\nPHILIP BUCHEN P.\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Counsel's Office approves Jim Lynn's memo on\nthe above subject.\nHowever, we would suggest that Peter Peterson's\npress conference not be held at the White House\nin order to assure that the press clearly under-\nstands that the President has not studied or\ncommitted himself to the Committee's recommendations.\nAttachment\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nACTION MEMORANDUM\nWASHINGTON\nLOG NO.:\nDate: November 29, 1976\nTime:\nFOR ACTION:\nCC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson\nPhil Buchen\nAlan Greenspan\nJim Cannon\nJerry Jones\nMax Friedersdorf\nRon Nessen\nJack Marsh\nFROM THE STAFF SECRETARY\nDUE: Date:\nTime:\nCOB Today\nSUBJECT:\nJames T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nACTION REQUESTED:\nFor Necessary Action\nX For Your Recommendations\nPrepare Agenda and Brief\nDraft Reply\nX For Your Comments\nDraft Remarks\nREMARKS:\nPLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.\nIf you have any questions or if you anticipate a\ndelay in submitting the required material, please\nJim Connor\ntelephone the Staff Secretary immediately.\nFor the President\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nACTION MEMORANDUM\nWASHINGTON\nLOG NO.:\nDate: November 29, 1976\nTime:\nFOR ACTION:\nCC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson\nPhil Buchen\nAlan Greenspan\nJim Cannon\nJerry Jones\nMax Friedersdorf\nRon Nessen\nJack Marsh\nFROM THE STAFF SECRETARY\nDUE: Date:\nTime:\nCOB Today\nSUBJECT:\nJames T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nACTION REQUESTED:\nFor Necessary Action\nX For Your Recommendations\nPrepare Agenda and Brief\nDraft Reply\nX For Your Comments\nDraft Remarks\nREMARKS:\nI would appose release of this\nuntil the President sees it. Release will\nsignal Presidential endorsement of a 7edral\nPay Raise. This w The pay raise question & will\ntouch off a big battle m the , tell -\nbelieve should not put The President\nin The position we of indorsing any federal could pay\nincrease which the Deponats\nuse to justify parsage.\nPLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.\nIf you have any questions or if you anticipate a\nJim Connor\ndelay in submitting the required material, please\ntelephone the Staff Secretary immediately.\nFor the President\nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20503\nNOV 29 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nJames I. Lynn\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative,\nand Judicial Salaries has been operating for several\nweeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a\ncommendably thorough and conscientious job under the\nchairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed\ntheir public hearings and are now drafting their report.\nDuring this process, the Chairman will be touching base\nwith key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission\nis planning to review a first draft within the next few\ndays and is hoping to have its final meeting on\nNovember 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly\nthereafter.\nIf you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the\nformal report as soon as it has been delivered to you.\nHe would like to be able to hold a press conference and\ncommence, in earnest, a public education compaign con-\ncerning the desperate need to do something about execu-\ntive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he\nreally will need to be free to use the Commission's\nreport.\nWe believe it is in your best interests to let the report\ngo public in advance of submitting your own executive\nsalary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is\nwilling, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected\ncontroversy focus on him for a month or more before you\nmake your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you\nprobably would want to indicate your continued support\nfor some adjustment without committing yourself to any-\nthing very specific. This provides time for you to better\ngauge public and media reaction and to consult with the\ncongressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman\nPeterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under-\nstanding and support both prior to and after your decision\nand up to the point of congressional action on your recom-\nmendations.\n2\nThe main argument for withholding a report such as this\nwould be to give you time to review it and formulate a\nposition before its release. In this case, there seem\nno compelling reasons for doing SO. On the contrary,\nbecause of the great interest in the subject, there is\nstrong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if\nthe report is not released. We believe it best that the\nCommission's findings and rationale be made available,\nalong with their actual recommendations. Otherwise,\ncongressional and other opporents are likely to take\nadvantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the\nrecommendations without the counter-balancing effect\nof the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious\nrisks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained.\nIt would be appropriate and useful for you to receive\nthe report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps\nthe entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could\nbe followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman\nwith the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or\nRon Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied\nor committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations.\nSince Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next\nmeeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe\nthis general approach will be acceptable to you, unless\nyou advise me otherwise before the 30th.\nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT\nUNITED\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20503\nNOV 29 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nJames T. Lynn\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative,\nand Judicial Salaries has been operating for several\nweeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a\ncommendably thorough and conscientious job under the\nchairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed\ntheir public hearings and are now drafting their report.\nDuring this process, the Chairman will be touching base\nwith key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission\nis planning to review a first draft within the next few\ndays and is hoping to have its final meeting on\nNovember 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly\nthereafter.\nIf you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the\nformal report as soon as it has been delivered to you.\nHe would like to be able to hold a press conference and\ncommence, in earnest, a public education compaign con-\ncerning the desperate need to do something about execu-\ntive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he\nreally will need to be free to use the Commission's\nreport.\nWe believe it is in your best interests to let the report\ngo public in advance of submitting your own executive\nsalary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is\nwilling, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected\ncontroversy focus on him for a month or more before you\nmake your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you\nprobably would want to indicate your continued support\nfor some adjustment without committing yourself to any-\nthing very specific. This provides time for you to better\ngauge public and media reaction and to consult with the\ncongressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman\nPeterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under-\nstanding and support both prior to and after your decision\nand up to the point of congressional action on your recom-\nmendations.\n2\nThe main argument for withholding a report such as this\nwould be to give you time to review it and formulate a\nposition before its release. In this case, there seem\nno compelling reasons for doing SO. On the contrary,\nbecause of the great interest in the subject, there is\nstrong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if\nthe report is not released. We believe it best that the\nCommission's findings and rationale be made available,\nalong with their actual recommendations. Otherwise,\ncongressional and other opponents are likely to take\nadvantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the\nrecommendations without the counter-balancing effect\nof the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious\nrisks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained.\nIt would be appropriate and useful for you to receive\nthe report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps\nthe entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could\nbe followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman\nwith the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or\nRon Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied\nor committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations.\nSince Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next\nmeeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe\nthis general approach will be acceptable to you, unless\nyou advise me otherwise before the 30th.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nACTION MEMORANDUM\nWASHINGTON\nLOG NO.:\nDate: November 29, 1976\nTime:\nFOR ACTION:\nCC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson\nPhil Buchen\nAlan Greenspan\nJim Cannon\nJerry Jones\nMax Friedersdorf\nRon Nessen\nJack Marsh\nFROM THE STAFF SECRETARY\nDUE: Date: COB Today\nTime:\nSUBJECT:\nJames T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nACTION REQUESTED:\nFor Necessary Action\nX For Your Recommendations\nPrepare Agenda and Brief\nDraft Reply\nX For Your Comments\nDraft Remarks\nREMARKS:\nFORDS Linarry 07/875\nGreenspan - no comment\nCannon- concerns\nMarsh-with comment\nwith comments (appose)\nExect\nPLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED\nIf you have any questions or if you anticipate\nJim Connor\ndelay in submitting the required material, pleas\nFor the President\ntelephone the Staff Secretary immediately.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nACTION MEMORANDUM\nWASHINGTON\nLOG NO.:\nDate: November 29, 1976\nTime:\nFOR ACTION:\nCC (for information): FYI-Bill Nicholson\nPhil Buchen\nAlan Greenspan\nJim Cannon\nJerry Jones\nMax Friedersdorf\nRon Nessen\nJack Marsh\nFROM THE STAFF SECRETARY\nDUE: Date:\nTime:\nCOB Today\nSUBJECT:\nJames T. Lynn memo, 11/29/76 re\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nACTION REQUESTED:\nFor Necessary Action\nXFor Your Recommendations\nPrepare Agenda and Brief\nDraft Reply\nX For Your Comments\nDraft Remarks\nREMARKS:\nDepends\nour the leanin favor of ther\ngive\nreport yvet, holdut\nPLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED\nIf you have any questions or if you anticipate a\ndelay in submitting the required material, please\nJim Connor\ntelephone the Staff Secretary immediately.\nFor the President\nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20503\nNOV 29 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nJames T. Lynn\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nThe Quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative,\nand Judicial Salaries has been operating for several\nweeks, and it is clear that the members are doing a\ncommendably thorough and conscientious job under the\nchairmanship of Peter Peterson. They have completed\ntheir public hearings and are now drafting their report.\nDuring this process, the Chairman will be touching base\nwith key Congressmen and perhaps others. The Commission\nis planning to review a first draft within the next few\ndays and is hoping to have its final meeting on\nNovember 30, with delivery of the printed report shortly\nthereafter.\nIf you concur, Chairman Peterson wants to release the\nformal report as soon as it has been delivered to you.\nHe would like to be able to hold a press conference and\ncommence, in earnest, a public education compaign con-\ncerning the desperate need to do something about execu-\ntive and judicial compensation. For this purpose, he\nreally will need to be free to use the Commission's\nreport.\nWe believe it is in your best interests to let the report\ngo public in advance of submitting your own executive\nsalary recommendations in the budget. Mr. Peterson is\nwilling, and it would seem preferable, to let the expected\ncontroversy focus on him for a month or more before you\nmake your recommendations. Of course, if asked, you\nprobably would want to indicate your continued support\nfor some adjustment without committing yourself to any-\nthing very specific. This provides time for you to better\ngauge public and media reaction and to consult with the\ncongressional leadership on your recommendations. Chairman\nPeterson would expect to do what he can to enlist under-\nstanding and support both prior to and after your decision\nand up to the point of congressional action on your recom-\nmendations.\n2\nThe main argument for withholding a report such as this\nwould be to give you time to review it and formulate a\nposition before its release. In this case, there seem\nno compelling reasons for doing so. On the contrary,\nbecause of the great interest in the subject, there is\nstrong likelihood of leaks or damaging speculation if\nthe report is not released. We believe it best that the\nCommission's findings and rationale be made available,\nalong with their actual recommendations. Otherwise,\ncongressional and other opponents are likely to take\nadvantage of the opportunity to begin cricizing the\nrecommendations without the counter-balancing effect\nof the Commission's findings. In short, there are serious\nrisks in delay, with little or nothing to be gained.\nIt would be appropriate and useful for you to receive\nthe report personally from the Chairman and, perhaps\nthe entire Quadrennial Commission of nine. This could\nbe followed immediately by a meeting of the Chairman\nwith the press in the White House. Pete Peterson or\nRon Nessen could emphasize that you have not studied\nor committed yourself to the Commission's recommendations.\nSince Peterson needs an answer by the Commission's next\nmeeting on the 30th, I plan to inform him that I believe\nthis general approach will be acceptable to you, unless\nyou advise me otherwise before the 30th.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nNovember 30, 1976\nreturn To\nMR PRESIDENT:\nLymnot\nrent\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nYour immediate attention is required on the attached\nmemorandum from Jim Lynn.\nStaffing resulted in the following recommendations:\nJack Marsh - 'Release report but clearly state it is the\nview of the commission and not those of the President. \"\nMax Friedersdorf - \"I would oppose release of this until\nthe President sees it. Release will signal Presidential\nendorsement of a Federal Pay Raise. The pay raise question\nwill touch off a big battle on the Hill and I believe we should\nnot put the President in the position of endorsing any Federal\npay increase which the Democrats could use to justify passage. 11\nPhil Buchen - Approve Jim Lynn's memo, however, we would\nsuggest that Peter Peterson's press conference not be held at\nthe White House in order to assure that the press clearly under-\nstands that the President has not studied or committed himself\nto the Committee's recommendations. \"\nJim Cannon - concurs with OMB's recommendation.\nAlan Greenspan - no comments.\nJerry Jones and Ron Nessen - No coments at this writing.\nApprove Approach Outlined by Jim Lynn\nDisapprove Jim Lynn's Approach.\nJim Connor\nNovember 30, 1976\nMR PRESIDENT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nYour immediate attention is required on the attached\nmemorandum from Jim Lynn.\nStaffing resulted in the following recommendations:\nJack Marsh -'Release report but clearly state it is the\nview of the commission and not those of the President.\"\nMax Friedersdorf - \"I would oppose release of this until\nthe President sees it. Release will signal Presidential\nendorsement of a Federal Pay Raise. The pay raise question\nwill touch off a big battle on the Hill and I believe we should\nnot put the President in the position of endorsing any Federal\npay increase which the Democrats could use to justify passage. \"\nPhil Buchen - Approve Jim Lynn's memo, however, we would\nsuggest that Peter Peterson's press conference not be held at\nthe White House in order to assure that the press clearly under-\nstands that the President has not studied or committed himself\nto the Committee's recommendations.\"\nJim Cannon - concurs with OMB's recommendation.\nAlan Greenspan - no comments.\nJerry Jones and Ron Nessen - No coments at this writing.\n-\nApprove Approach Outlined by Jim Lynn\nDisapprove Jim Lynn's Approach.\nJim Connor\nDecember 1, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJIM LYNN\nFROM:\nJIM CONNOR\nSUBJECT:\nQuadrennial Commission Report\nIn accordance with instructions from Dick Cheney your memorandum\nof November 29 on the above subject is returned to you."
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