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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Charlie
Tom
Pat
The following Congressmen will attend
the Leadership meeting Tuesday, April 27:
MICHEL, BOB
DEVINE, SAM
CONABLE, BARBER
FREY, LOU
QUILLEN, JAMES
WIGGINS, CHARLES
MOORE, HENSON
FRENZEL, BILL
BROOMFIELD, WILLIAM
EDWARDS, JACK
Janet
4/26
FORD is LIBRARY QERALD
Tues- ap 27
8:00 Cabnet Room
REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP MEETING
NE gate
Ogendal Transition quarter
FEC
RHODES, John
(Clara Posey)
0300 out of fair
MICHEL, Bob
(Sharon Yard)
6201 yes
ANDERSON, John
(June Foster)
5676
DEVINE, Sam
(Susan)
5355 yes
EDWARDS, Jack
(Charlotte)
we 4931 - yes
CONABLE, Barber
(Linda)
1
3615 yes
FREY, Lou
(Ann Pickett)
WE 3671 yes
VANDER JAGT, Guy
(Margaret)
3511 - Out of lown
(represented ?)no
QUILLEN, James
(Jane Wooten)
6356 yes
Add-ons
Cederberg
(Shelley)
3561 1-10-200. - mtgs
Schneebeli
(Helen)
4315
Clarencé "Bud" Brown
(Lou)
4324
Shriver
(Cong.)
6216-no 6216 no
Weggins
Geslie Marshall) 4111 - yes
Dichinson
(Brenda)
wit. 2901-NO
Henson moore
(Cheryc)
3901 3901-yeo yes
FORD is GERALD LIBRARY
Frengel
(Pat)
2871 yes
6-no
Broomfield
(Helen)
with 6135 yes
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 26, 1976
MEETING WITH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Tuesday, April 27, 1976
8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
m.f.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss transition quarter funding for Israel and
the Federal Election Commission legislation.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The President strongly opposes Senate action adding
nearly $800 million in program terms ($623 million in
appropriated funds) to his budget request for foreign
military sales credits and security supporting assist-
ance for the transition quarter.
2. H.R. 12203, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs
Appropriations Act Conference Report containing the
objectionable Senate add-on for the transition quarter,
may be considered this week on the House Floor.
3. If the President vetoes the security assistance bill
because of the transition quarter, chances are excellent
for sustaining the veto. There are 142 votes in the House
now in support of the President's position; 46 votes
leaning favorable, and 162 votes undeclared or undecided.
4. S.2662, the International Security Assistance Authori-
zation Conference Report containing numerous admini-
strative constraints and objectionable ceiling levels
is also pending for House consideration this week.
5. The Conference Report on the Federal Election Campaign
Act amendments is also due to be filed this week and
ready for possible Floor consideration.
6. Despite objections to sections of the bill, the President
will receive recommendations to sign the bill from Hugh
Scott, Bob Griffin, John Rhodes, Bob Packwood, Mark
Hatfield, Chuck Wiggins, Bill Frenzel and Ted Stevens.
B. Participants: See TAB A
GERAL
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C. Press Plan:
Press Office to announce as a regular Republican
leadership meeting, White House photographer only.
III. TALKING POINTS
1. We have two issues of importance this week.
2. I refer to the transition quarter funding for security
assistance (See TAB B), and the Federal Election
Commission legislation (See TAB C). I would like to
have your views and guidance on both of these subjects.
3. Let us first discuss the transition quarter situation.
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FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
PARTICIPANTS
The President
HOUSE
Bob Michel
Same Devine
Jack Edwards
Barber Conable
Lou Frey
Jim Quillen
Chuck Wiggins
Henson Moore
Bill Frenzel
Bill Broomfield
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
Carl Curtis
Bob Stafford
Ted Stevens
Bob Packwood
Cliff Case
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Brent Scowcroft
Max Friedersdorf
REGRETS
Bill Baroody
Jim Cannon
The Vice President - out of town
Phil Buchen
Rep. John Rhodes - out of town
Bill Kendall
Rep. John Anderson - previous commitment
Charlie Leppert
Rep. Guy Vander Jagt - out of town
John Carlson
Rep. Al Cederberg - previous commitment
Paul O'Neill
Rep. Garner Shriver - previous commitment
Jim Connor
Rep. Bill Dickinson - no reason given
Tom Loeffler
Sen. Milt Young - doctor's appointment
Joe Jenckes
Sen. Ed Brooke - no reason given
Pat Rowland
Sen. John Tower - in Texas
Russ Rourke
Sen. Mark Hatfield - out of town
Bob Wolthuis
Rog Morton - in Atlanta
Barry Roth
Ron Nessen
Don Ogilvie
Jim Lynn
Bill Seidman
Alan Greenspan
GERALD
LIBRARY
ADMINISTRATIO POSITION ON
TRANSITION QUARTER FUNDING- H. R. 12203
(Foreign Assistance Appropriation Bill)
-- The President strongly opposes Senate action adding nearly
$800 million in program terms ($623 million in appropriated funds) to
his budget request for foreign military sales credits and security
supporting assistance for the transition quarter. If these funds are
included, the President will veto the bill.
- - Security assistance levels requested for FY 1976 are adequate
to cover the transition quarter. This determination was made after
rigorous study and analysis designed to arrive at a balanced, adequate
program sufficient for the essential needs of our friends in the Middle
East.
-- The programs we proposed for FY 1976 ($2, 290 million) and
FY 1977 ($1, 840 million) are adequate to meet Israel's needs for U.S.
assistance to manage its security and economic problems through all
eight quarters of calendar years 1976 and 1977. Therefore, the U.S.
does not need to provide additional "transitional" quarter assistance to
Israel.
Although the President would like to be able to do more for our
allies and friends, he is convinced that the total level of funds already
requested in FY 1976 are adequate to meet the requirements of the
recipients without placing unacceptable strains on our budget in a
period of austerity at home. In view of pressing and unmet needs in
other areas of the budget, such an increase in funding for FMS and
supporting assistance in the transition quarter is not warranted.
-- Both the House Appropriations Committee and the House Budget
Committee concur in the adequacy of our current funding proposals
without adding money for the transition quarter.
-- If the bill is vetoed and we operate under the continuing resolu-
tion, which the President signed April 1, and which extends through
September 30, aid to Israel and Egypt will be cut to less than one-third
that provided in the bill passed by the House, i.e., instead of the
$2.10 2 billion for Israel in the House bill, Israel could receive only
approximately $600 million under the continuing resolution.
The Administration would welcome restoration in the TQ of the
shortfall between our FY 1976 program requests and the actual FY 1976
appropriation level during the transition quarter provided the restoration
is made for all countries. The shortfall totals $161 million.
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II. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SIGNING BILL
1. Advantages of signing bill
a) Finally permits reconstitution of Commission as soon as you
noninate and Senate confirms six members, and as a result:
(i) Permits civil enforcement of the campaign laws under
expanded enforcement provisions (For example, PFC
complaints against Reagan's alleged violations will
be entertained, whereas they are now in abeyance)
(ii) Issuance of Advisory Opinions and regulations can pro-
ceed for the guidance of candidates (Extensive regulations
can be expected to be ready for submission to Congress by
June 4, if the Bill is signed)
(iii) Certification for payment of Federal matching funds to
Presidential candidates can be renewed (No payments have
been certified after March 22, and PFC has an accumulated
claim of close to one million dollars)
(iv) Significant new provisions of bill and clarifications can
become operative, such as those requiring for the first
time Union disclosure of costs for communications to
support or oppose candidates
b) Immediately upon signing will permit borrowing by Presidential
candidates on security of anticipated Federal matching funds
even before Commission members are nominated and confirmed
c) The Bill as proposed by the Conference Committee offers some
advantages which would not otherwise be obtained under your
proposed bill for simply reconstituting the Commission, such
advantages being principally:
(i) A much more comprehensive and flexible civil enforcement
mechanism is provided to the Commission, the effect of
which is to facilitate voluntary compliance through
conciliation agreements and the authority to levy fines,
particularly in instances of violations not serious enough
to warrant criminal prosecution through the Justice
Department.
(ii) For the first time, each Union will be required to report
costs of communications used to support or oppose clearly
identified candidates which are in excess of $2,000
(Although the provision applies to Corporations as well,
the latter do not ordinarily or extensively engage in
such communications.)
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(iii) Although multiple PAC's of a single corporation related to
its respective divisions or subsidiaries will be limited in
their aggregate contributions per candidate as if these PAC's
were a single giver (limited to $5,000 per candidate in each
election) this so-called non-proliferation provision applies
as well to the PAC's of 2 single international union and all
of its locals or to a national COPE and all of its state
affiliates; and this aggregation principle would have an
immediately greater impact on Union PAC's which at present
probably outnumber active and sizeable PAC's of businesses.
(iv) Contributions to the Republican National Committee building
fund would no longer be restricted, so that by raising enough
money from large contributors to purchase or construct an
office building, the Committee will save rental costs and will
free the money saved to use for campaign activities (Although
this applies as well to the DNC, it is likely to be of greater
advantage to the RNC).
(v) The Senatorial Campaign Committee and the National Committee
of either party could together give a maximum of $17,500 to
each of its Senatorial candidates for each election, rather
than the present $10,000 combined limit.
d) Most of the public, the media, and other candidates will probably
regard the signing as a positive step in support. of election reform
and as a readiness on your part to refrain from increasing the
financial squeeze on your Republican opponent's campaign and on the
Democratic candidates' campaigns when the latter are fearful of the
advantage this present plight gives to Humphrey. (Already,
White House silence on whether you would sign the bill has been
challenged as being self-serving.)
e) In terms of your own campaign, with crucial primary contests coming
up in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and California where Reagan has innate
strength that can probably only be equalized or overcome by full
campaign efforts on your behalf, the need of the PFC for matching
funds to meet its budgets for these states can best be satisfied
in time by your signing the bill.
f) Will avoid the uncertainty and delays which will be created pending
a veto-override or, if that does not occur, before enactment of a
new bill that you do sign; and avoids the risks of a veto override
with the political disadvantages to you which could result from an
override or, if that does not happen, the submission of a new bill
to you that poses other disadvantages.
LIBRARY
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2. Disadvantages of signing bill
a) Because the bill continues and adds to the Congressional
one-house veto provisions over Commission rules and regulations,
you will be perceived as accepting the action of the Congress in
further weakening the independence of the Commission. (However,
because you have already stated that you balieve such provisions
are unconstitutional, you can mitigate this consequence in 2
signing statement that proposes quick challenge in the Courts
of these provisions. Also, because such provisions in a law
that is meant to govern elections to Congress present the most
favorable case for declaring them unconstitutional, you may get
a decision that will be precedent for regarding as invalid similar
veto provisions in the many other statutes which allow Congressional
and even Committee vetoes of Executive regulations.)
b) Because other new provisions of the bill may be unconstitutional,
such as restrictions on communications and solicitations by
corporations, unions and their PAC's, signing may imply your
acceptance of these restrictions, although again language in
your signing statement can mitigate this implication.
c) Acceptance of the bill will mean that the new provisions therein,
some of which are difficult to interpret, will add to uncertainty
and the potential for litigation.
d) Because on February 27, 1976, a statement by you on amendments
to the Campaign laws contained the words " I will veto any bill
that will create confusion and will invite further delay and
litigation,' you may be perceived as going back on this commitment
if you sign the bill.
e) You will incur dissatisfaction on the part of business interests
for the reasons set forth at length in part III of my memorandum
to you of April 22, 1976; and to the extent that the business
concerns may prove warranted and will cut down the ability or
willingness of business interests to support the campaigns of
Republicans, our party would be adversely affected.
f) Adoption of this bill may discourage any further and more
comprehensive legislation to deal with critical problems in the
electoral process, such as for delegate selection and for difficulties
experienced during the 1976 election under the present law as
amended by this bill.
MAY 4 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 4, 1976
MEETING WITH THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Wednesday, May 5, 1976
8:00-9:00 a.m. (60 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
m.b.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the Day Care bill veto and General Revenue
Sharing legislation with the Republican leaders.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The House overrode the President's veto of H.R. 9803,
Child Day Care Centers, by a vote of 301 - 101, on
Tuesday, May 4.
2. The Senate vote is set for today, Wednesday, May 5,
at 2:00 p.m.
3. The opportunity to sustain in the Senate is reasonably
good. We have in the neighborhood of 30 votes with 33
probably needed because of absentees.
4. Democrats who voted against the bill whom we are seeking
to retain include Byrd (Va.), Chiles, McClellan, Morgan,
Nunn, Talmadge, Pastore and Proxmire.
5. The following Republican Senators voted for the bill,
but are still considered good possibilities to sustain:
Beall, Brock, Fong, Hatfield and Laxalt.
6. The full House Government Operations Committee met yester-
day, Tuesday, May 4, for consideration and mark-up of the
General Revenue Sharing bill approved by the Subcommittee.
7. Votes are expected to occur today, Wednesday, and Chair-
man Jack Brooks (D-TEX) expects the full House to take
up the bill sometime in May.
8. The Senate Finance Committee is expected to hold brief
hearings after the House acts.
B. Participants: SEE TAB A
C. Press Plan:
Announce to the Press as a regular Republican
Leadership meeting - White House photos only.
III. TALKING POINTS
See TAB B
PARTICIPANTS
The President
HOUSE
John Rhodes
Bob Michel
John Anderson
Sam Devine
Jack Edwards
Barber Conable
Lou Frey
Guy Vander Jagt
Jim Quillen
Al Cederberg
Frank Horton
Jack Wydler
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
Carl Curtis
John Tower
Bob Stafford
Ted Stevens
Bob Packwood
Bill Brock
Milt Young
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Rog Morton
Brent Scowcroft
Max Friedersdorf
REGRETS
Bill Baroody
Phil Buchen
The Vice President
Jim Cannon
Bill Seidman
Jim Lynn
Alan Greenspan
Ron Nessen
Bill Kendall
Charles Leppert
Tom Loeffler
Joe Jenckes
Pat Rowland
FORD
Russ Rourke
Bob Wolthuis
LIBRARY
Paul Myer
TALKING POINTS
1.
I would like to talk with you about H.R. 9803, the Child
Day Care Services Under Title XX of the Social Security
Act. I regret that the House of Representatives has
failed to sustain my veto of this bill.
2.
This legislation runs counter to a basic and important
principle of government -- the vesting of responsibility
in State and local government and the removal of burden-
some Federal regulations which thwart the effectiveness
of that responsibility.
3.
As I said in my statement yesterday, I am firmly committed
to providing Federal assistance to States for social
services programs, including child day care. But I am
opposed to unwarranted Federal interference in States'
administration of these programs.
4.
H.R. 9803 would make permanent the highly controversial
and costly Federally-mandated day care staff-to-children
ratios. And it would deny the States the necessary
flexibility to establish and enforce their own staffing
standards for federally assisted day care.
5.
This bill would not make day care services more widely
available. It would only make them more costly to the
American taxpayer. The expenditure of $125 million over
the next six months, and possibly as much as $250 million
more each year thereafter, would be required under this
bill.
6.
H.R. 9803 would also require that a portion of Federal
social services funds be available under Title XX of
the Social Security Act for a narrow, categorical
purpose. In the deliberations leading to enactment of
Title XX, a little over a year ago, the States and
voluntary service organizations fought hard to win the
right to determine both the form and the content of such
services according to their own priorities. This bill
would undermine the Title XX commitment to allow the
various States their own initiative by dictating not
only how day care services are to be provided, but also
how they are to be financed under Title XX.
7.
The Federal day care standards imposed by H.R. 9803 have
been subject to considerable debate. In fact, the bill
recognizes the questionable appropriateness of these
standards by postponing their enforcement for the third
time, in this case to July 1 of this year. Fewer than
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one in four of the States have chosen to follow these
standards closely in the administration of their day care
programs. The Congress itself has required by law that
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare conduct
an 18-month study ending in 1977, to evaluate their
appropriateness.
8.
For these reasons, I urge the Senate to join me in
opposing the enactment of this measure.
9.
And I urge that the Congress extend, until October 1,
1976, the moratorium on imposition of Federal day care
staffing standards that it voted last October 2. This
would give the Congress ample time to enact my proposed
Federal Assistance for Community Services Act, under
which States would establish and enforce their own day
care staffing standards and fashion their social services
programs in ways they believe will best meet the needs
of their citizens.
5/4/76
DRAFT TALKING POINTS
1.
The House Government Operations Committee has
begun mark-up of a General Revenue Sharing bill.
2.
Although the Subcommittee did not endorse my
proposal, the reported bill is not far from my
position, and I want to thank Frank Horton and
Jack Wydler for the work they have already done.
3.
There are a number of important issues related
to revenue sharing; however, the question of how
General Revenue Sharing is funded is one of the
most critical.
4.
The funding provision of the current Act and my
proposed renewal legislation provide for a com-
bined authorization-appropriation of funds over
a long-term period.
5.
Opponents of the legislation, led by Brooks,
Mahon, Adams and liberal Democrats, are seeking
annual appropriations and want to gut the pro-
gram.
6.
The entitlement financing provision in the Sub-
committee bill was developed as a realistic
approach to this highly controversial question
of how revenue sharing is funded. The provision
does not substantially modify the basic tenets
of the revenue sharing concept, but it does
answer the argument of those Members who have
charged that the existing funding provision by-
passes the traditional Congressional appropria-
tions process and circumvents the newly-established
Budget Act procedures designed to control long-
term spending actions.
7.
I am strongly committed to the long-term funding
of General Revenue Sharing and opposed to annual
appropriations.
8.
I hope the House will pass a bill which is con-
sistent with my objectives and give the Senate
an opportunity to work for a much stronger bill.
9.
I need your strong public support.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1976
STAFF BRIEFING ON GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
RENEWAL LEGISLATIVE SITUATION
Saturday, May 1, 1976
The Oval Office
From: Jim Cannon Jue
I. PURPOSE
To brief the President on the status of General
Revenue Sharing renewal legislation, and to get
Presidential guidance on strategy as the bill is
taken up by the full Committee.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS & PRESS PLAN
A.
Background: On Tuesday, May 4, the House
Government Operations Committee will begin
consideration of the General Revenue Sharing
bill reported by the Fountain Subcommittee.
Although the Subcommittee did not endorse
the President's proposal, the reported bill
includes most of the major elements proposed
by the President.
Congressmen Frank Horton and Jack Wydler,
ranking minority members of the Committee
and Subcommittee respectively, need guidance
on your strategy for the Committee sessions
next week and the floor battles to follow.
Four major issues will dominate full Commit-
tee consideration:
1.
length of program and level of funding;
2.
method of funding;
3.
civil rights; and
4.
formula revision.
Tab A is a summary of these points.
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
B.
Legislative Assessment: There has been a
36.5% turnover in the House since 1972 when
General Revenue Sharing was enacted.
The key House vote in 1972 was on a motion
to adopt a "closed rule" for consideration
of the General Revenue Sharing bill.
In 1972, the motion passed by a vote of
223-185 (R 113-57; D 110-128). Today, 63%
of the Members (141 Members) who supported
General Revenue Sharing on this critical
vote are still serving, while nearly 70%
(126 Members) of those opposed remain Members.
There are 157 new Members since 1972 (103 D;
54 R). Tab B is a statistical display of
the key rule vote.
The opposition represented a coalition of
liberal Democrats opposed to "no strings"
spending, and conservative Democrats and
Republicans who opposed the program for a
variety of philosophical reasons including
increased spending and the funding method
which by-passed the traditional-appropriations
process. With respect to the latter, current
Members of the Appropriations Committee voted
31-15 (R 8-7; D 23-8) against General Revenue
Sharing on this vote. Members of the new
Budget Committee voted 14-9 (R 4-4; D 10-5)
against. Tab C is a list of all current
Republican Members who voted "wrong" on this
rule vote in 1972.
The nature of the opposition in the 94th
Congress closely parallels that expressed in
1972, reflecting the same philosophical
differences over the control and distribution
of Federal funds and appropriate Congressional
procedures.
C.
Participants: See Tab D.
D. Press Plan: To be announced.
FORD is LIBRARY 0ERALD
TAB A -- REVIEW OF MAJOR ISSUES
1.
Length of Program and Level of Funding
President's Proposal: 5 3/4 years; total funding
of $39.5 billion, including $150 million annual
increase.
Subcommittee Bill: 3 3/4 years; total funding
of $24.9 billion, with no annual increase (funds
frozen at 1976 level of $6.65 billion).
Comment: Committee Democrats may attempt to
get a 1 3/4-year extension. Governors and Mayors
are willing to accept a 3 3/4-year compromise. A
longer extension may be obtainable in the Senate.
All attempts to increase funding, including those
advanced by Members wanting to change the formula,
were rejected. No serious effort is anticipated
to increase the level of funding, except to the
extent the formula is modified.
2. Method of Funding
President's Proposal: Continue the present
combined authorization-appropriation approach.
Subcommittee Bill: Establishes an "entitlement"
financing approach.
Comment: The entitlement financing adopted by the
Subcommittee was developed as a realistic approach
to the highly controversial question of how
General Revenue Sharing should be funded. It does
not substantially modify the basic tenets of the
revenue sharing concept, but it does answer the
argument of influential Members such as George
Mahon and Jack Brooks who have charged that the
existing funding provision bypasses the traditional
Congressional appropriations process and circumvents
the newly-established Budget Act procedures designed
to control long-term spending actions.
3. Civil Rights
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
President's Proposal: Retains current nondiscrimination
requirement, but clarifies the Secretary's authority
to withhold all or a portion of entitlement funds,
2
to require repayments, and terminate eligibility
where revenue sharing funds have been expended
in a discriminatory fashion.
Subcommittee Bill: Expands nondiscrimination
requirements to cover all State and local programs
except where recipient can prove "with clear and
convincing evidence" that the program was not funded,
directly or indirectly, with revenue sharing funds.
Extensive hearing and compliance procedures are
spelled out requiring time limits for investigations,
compliance, administrative procedures and court
actions. Private civil suits are authorized only
after the exhaustion of administrative remedies.
Comment: There has been substantial criticism
of the enforcement record under the current Act.
The subcommittee provision was drafted as a
compromise which the Members hoped would neutralize
the issue and gain some liberal support.
It now appears that the civil rights community
and their Congressional allies will not support
the bill without more drastic changes, and the
Subcommittee provision may go too far for most
moderate and conservative Members. An effort will
be made to return to a position more consistent
with, but possibly stronger than, the President's
proposal.
4.
Formula Provisions
President's Proposal: Retains current formula
with a slight increase in upper constraint.
Subcommittee Bill: Retains current formula
without change, but attempts to tighten eligibility
criteria.
Comment: Liberal Democrats will renew their
attempts to modify formula or add a new provision
for the distribution of increased payments to
"needy" governments.
FORD is LIBRARY 9ERVLD
TAB B -
STATISTICAL DISPLAY
House vote on motion to end debate and adopt "closed rule" for
consideration of H. R. 14370. Motion agreed to, 223-185,
June 21, 1972. A yea vote was in support of General Revenue
Sharing.
Republicans
Democrats
Total
1972
1976
1972
1976
1972
1976
YEA
113
57
110
84
223
141
NAY
57
32
128
94
185
126
NOT VOTING
8
2
16
6
24
8
TOTAL, 92nd
178
91
254
184
432*
267
Congress
"NEW" MEMBERS
--
54
---
103
--
157
TOTAL, 94th
---
145
---
287
--
432*
Congress
* 2 vacancies, Speaker not voting.
GERALD
R.
FORD
LIBRARY
TAB C - - ALL CURRENT REPUBLICAN MEMBERS VOTING
AGAINST GENERAL REVENUE SHARING ON KEY
VOTE IN 1972
Republicans
Andrews
Hutchinson
Archer
Lujan
Ashbrook
Michel
Broyhill
Myers (Ind.)
Burke
Rhodes
Carter
Robinson
Cederberg
Rousselot
Clancy
Ruppe
Clawson
Schneebeli
Collins
Sebelius
Crane
Skubitz
Derwinski
Spense
Devine
Snyder
Edwards
Talcott
Findley
Vander Jagt
Frey
Young (Fla.)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 11, 1976
MEETING WITH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Wednesday, May 12, 1976
8:00-9:00 a.m. (60 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf mb.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss Secretary Kissinger's recent trip
to Africa.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background: Secretary Kissinger has returned from a two
week trip to Africa and will be reporting to the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday.
B. Participants: See TAB A
C. Press Plan:
Announce the meeting to the Press, White House photo-
grapher only.
III. TALKING POINTS
See TAB B
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PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Secretary of State
HOUSE
Carl Albert
Tip O'Neill
John Rhodes
Jack McFall
Bob Michel
Phil Burton
John Anderson
Doc Morgan
Bill Broomfield
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
Carl Curtis
Frank Moss
John Sparkman
Cliff Case
Mike Mansfield
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Rog Morton
REGRETS
Alan Greenspan
Bill Seidman
The Vice President
Brent Scowcroft
Sen. Robert Byrd
Bill Baroody
Ron Nessen
Phil Buchen
Max Friedersdorf
Jim Cannon
Jim Lynn
Doug Bennett
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
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Tom Loeffler
Joe Jenckes
Pat Rowland
Bob Wolthuis
Russ Rourke
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 11, 1976
MEETING WITH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Wednesday, May 12, 1976
8:00-9:00 a.m. (60 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
mb.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss Secretary Kissinger's recent trip
to Africa.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background: Secretary Kissinger has returned from a two
week trip to Africa and will be reporting to the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday.
B. Participants: See TAB A
C. Press Plan:
Announce the meeting to the Press, White House photo-
grapher only.
III. TALKING POINTS
See TAB B
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Secretary of State
HOUSE
Carl Albert
Tip O'Neill
John Rhodes
Jack McFall
Bob Michel
Phil Burton
John Anderson
Doc Morgan
Bill Broomfield
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
Carl Curtis
Frank Moss
John Sparkman
Cliff Case
Mike Mansfield
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Rog Morton
REGRETS
Alan Greenspan
Bill Seidman
The Vice President
Brent Scowcroft
Sen. Robert Byrd
Bill Baroody
Ron Nessen
Phil Buchen
Max Friedersdorf
Jim Cannon
Jim Lynn
Doug Bennett
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
Tom Loeffler
Joe Jenckes
Pat Rowland
Bob Wolthuis
Russ Rourke
Wednesday, May 12. Bi-partisan leadership meeting.
8:00 a. m. for approximately one hour. Cabinet Room, NE Gate.
agenda: Kissinger's Africa trip and FEC.
(Nancy would like to know by 2:00 this afternoon who will attend.)
Albert
O'Neill
McFall
Phil Burton
Rhodes
Michel
Anderson
Morgan
Broomfield
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Wednesday, May 12. Bi-partisan leadership meeting.
8:00 a.m. for approximately one hour. Cabinet Room, NE Gate.
agenda: Kissinger's Africa trip and FEC.
(Nancy would like to know by 2:00 this afternoon who will attend.)
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Bipartisan leadership meeting re revenue sharing.
2:30
East Room
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AGENDA: REVENUE SHARING & CLEAN AIR ACT
HOUSE
SENATE
Rhodes
Scott
Michel
Griffin
Anderson
Tower
Devine
Curtis
Edwards
Stafford
Conable
Stevens
Frey
Buckley
Vander Jagt
Quillen
Horton
Wydler
Erlenborn
Brown, Bud
Carter
Broyhill
VEEP
Simon
Richardson
Zarb
Train
Hartmann
Marsh
Cheney
Morton
Scowcroft
Friedersdorf
Baroody
Buchen
Cannon
Lynn
6/8-
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Seidman
Nessen
Kendall
Leppert
Loeffler
Jenckes
Rowland
Rourke
Wolthuis
Myer
Gorog
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Republican Leadership Meeting
Wednesday, June 23. 8:00 - 9:30 a. m.
Cabinet Room.
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Michel
Anderson
Devine
Edwards
Conable
Frey
Vander Jagt
Quillen
McCollister
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REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
Wednesday, June 23. 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Cabinet Room. NW Gate.
No agenda at this time.
Rhodes
Michel
Anderson
Devine
Edwards
Conable
Frey
Vander Jagt
Quillen
Hutchinson - hold
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HOLD
Carter
Broyhill
McCollister
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8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
GOP LEADERSHIP - WEDNESDAY - JUNE 23 - CABINET ROOM - NW GATE
NO AGENDA AT THIS TIME
HOUSE
SENATE
Rhodes
Scott
Michel
Griffin
Anderson
Tower
Devine
Curtis
Edwards
Stafford
Conable
Stevens
Frey
Buckley
Vander Jagt
Baker
Quillen
Hnuska
Carter - hold
Roth
Broyhill - hold
Pearson
Hutchinson
Esch
McCollister - hold
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THE WHITE HOUSE
JUN 22 1976
WASHINGTON
June 22, 1976
MEETING WITH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Wednesday, June 23, 1976
8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
m.b.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss with the Republican leaders the President's
decision on school desegregation, the delegate situation
and the Republican National Convention.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The President has developed a legislative proposal
pertaining to court-ordered busing and this proposal
will be transmitted to the Congress shortly after
the leadership meeting.
2. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health,
Education and Welfare, who assisted the President in
developing the proposed legislation, will be in
attendance.
3. The leaders are anxious to discuss the current political
situation, i.e. delegates and the convention, and Rog
Morton and Jim Baker will be present also.
B. Participants: See TAB A
C. Press Plan: Announce as a regular Republican leadership
meeting - White House photographer only.
III. AGENDA
See TAB B
IV. TALKING POINTS
See TAB C
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
The Attorney General
The Secretary of Health, Education
HOUSE
John Rhodes
Bob Michel
John Anderson
Sam Devine
Jack Edwards
Barber Conable
Lou Frey
Guy Vander Jagt
Jim Quillen
Ed Hutchinson
Marv Esch
Al Quie
John McCollister
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PONT
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
John Tower
Carl Curtis
Bob Stafford
Ted Stevens
Jack Javits
Roman Hruska
Bill Roth
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Rog Morton
REGRETS
Brent Scowcroft
Max Friedersdorf
Sen. Brooke - out of town
Bill Baroody
Bill Seidman - out of the country
Phil Buchen
Alan Greenspan - out of the country
Jim Cannon
Jim Lynn
Ron Nessen
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
Tom Loeffler
Joe Jenckes
Pat Rowland
Russ Rourke
Bob Wolthuis
Jim Cavanaugh
Jim Baker
AGENDA
8:00-8:05 a.m.
The President opens the meeting and introduces
(5 minutes)
the subject of court-ordered busing.
8:05-8:15 a.m.
The President calls upon Attorney General Levi
(10 minutes)
and Secretary Mathews to discuss the Admini-
stration's proposed legislation dealing with
court-ordered busing.
8:15-8:35 a.m.
The President invites the leaders to comment
(20 minutes)
on and discuss this proposal.
8:35-8:40 a.m.
The President introduces the subject of the
(5 minutes)
campaign.
:40-8:55 a.m.
The President calls upon Rog Morton and Jim
(15 minutes)
Baker to discuss the current situation as to
delegates and the convention.
8:55-9:25 a.m.
The President asks the leaders to give their
(30 minutes)
assessment of the political situation. (The
President's Floor Manager, Bob Griffin, and
Assistant Floor Manager, Bob Michel, will be
in attendance.)
9:25-9:30 a.m.
The President summarizes the discussion and
(5 minutes)
concludes the meeting.
TALKING POINTS
1. We are here to talk about school desegregation
and in particular the impact of court-ordered
busing on our educational process.
2. Before going to the substance of the matter,
however, I would like to make several things
very clear. First, I recognize that a President,
any President, has a fundamental responsibility
to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
I fully intend to do SO. Second, I am also
committed to seeing that every American child's
right to a good education is realized. I think
these two principles must guide our discussion.
3. It is my own view that some courts have gone
too far in requiring massive student transfers
simply to achieve racial balance. I think we
need to do something about this.
4. I have, therefore, been working with the Attorney
General and the Secretary of HEW to develop
legislation which will better equip everyone,
the schools, the communities, the courts and the
Federal government, to deal with unlawful
discrimination and to preserve the goal of quality
education for all.
5. Ed Levi, would you please summarize for the
group the decisions that we have made on the
legislation.
Thursday, August 5 - 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Cabinet Room
Republican leadership meeting - re clean air and
voter registration
Acceptances
Regrets
Rhodes
Wiggins
Michel
Anderson
they
Devine
Edwards
Conable
Frey
Vander Jagt
Quillen
Broyhill
Carter
Dickinson
Frenzel
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON Date: 8/3/76
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REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP - THURSDAY - AUGUST 5 - - 9-10:30 a.m.
Cabinet Room - NW Gate - AGENDA: Clean Air & Voter Registration)
HOUSE
SENATE
Rhodes Clara
Scott
Michel-Pharm Charon
Griffin
Anderson June
Tower
Devine - hisan
Curtis
Edwards -Charlotte
Stafford
Conable-Sinda Linda
Stevens
Frey-ann ann
yes and Vander Jagt Jagt-Mus. Gubeck
Baker
Quillen Jane
Buckley
Broyhill Clayton
Fong
yes
yes
Carter Kathleen
Dickinson Misson Wantow Brenda
duo
Wiggins Leglie
yes
Frenzel Pat
STAFF
VEEP
Hartmann
Marsh
Cheney
Morton
Scowcroft
Friedersdorf
Baroody
Buchen
Cannon
Lynn
Nessen
Seidman
Greenspan
Kendall Kendall
Leppert
Loeffler
Men Jenckes
Rowland
Wolthuis
Rourke
Golog
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WASHINGTON
August 4, 1976.
MEETING WITH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Thursday, August 5, 1976
8:00-9:00 a.m. (1 hour)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max Friedersdorf M. m.6
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the clean air and postcard voter
registration legislation.
II.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. Clean Air is on both the House and Senate Floor this week
and contains unacceptable provisions involving significant
deterioration requirements for industry.
2. Postcard voter registration has suddenly become an urgent
legislative item for the Democratic Congressional leader-
ship after their Presidential candidate issued a request for
its passage. The bill has been scheduled for consideration
this week in the House, but may be postponed.
B. Participants: See TAB A
C. Press Plan: Press office to announce as regularly scheduled
leadership meeting; White House, and press photos if requested.
III. TALKING POINTS
1. Clean Air - See TAB B
2. Postcard Voter Registration - See TAB C
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PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
The Administrator of FEA
HOUSE
SENATE
John Rhodes
Hugh Scott
Bob Michel
Bob Griffin *
John Anderson
John Tower
Sam Devine
Carl Curtis
Jack Edwards
Bob Stafford
Barber Conable
Ted Stevens
Cuy Vander Jagt
Howard Baker
Jim Quillen
Hiram Fong
Jim Broyhill
Tim Lee Carter
Bill Dickinson
Bill Frenzel
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Rog Morton
Brent Scowcroft
Max Friedersdorf
Bill Baroody
Phil Buchen
Jim Cannon
Ron Nessen
Bill Seidman
Alan Greenspan
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
Tom Loeffler
REGRETS
Joe Jenckes
Pat Rowland
Administrator Train
Bob Wolthuis
Jim Lynn
Bill Gorog
Sen. Buckley
Russ Rourke
Rep. Wiggins
Barry Roth
Rep. Frey
VADEN
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Talking Points
I understand that the Senate will complete action today
on the Clean Air Act Amendments, and that the House is
in the midst of floor consideration. I have several
concerns with respect to these two Bills.
Auto Emissions:
- In January 1975, I asked the Congress to modify the
present auto emissions standards schedule, which
in light of energy and economic needs are overly
stringent.
- On May 28 and again yesterday I transmitted to Chairman
Harley Staggers my position strongly supportive of
the Dingell-Broyhill Amendment. As you know, this
amendment would stabilize emissions standards for
three years, imposing stricter standards for two years
thereafter.
- Relative to the standards in the present House and
Senate Bills, Dingell-Broyhill would result in consumer
cost savings of billions of dollars and fuel savings
of billions of gallons.
Stationary Source Issues:
- As my May 28 letter to Harley Staggers and Jennings
Randolph indicated, sections of the House and Senate
Bills dealing with stationary sources contain numerous
unacceptable provisions.
- I understand that there are dozens of amendments being
offered on the House floor, as well as the possibility
of a substitute measure.
- In light of the potential for substantial amending actions
and the lengthy Conference that is expected, it is
difficult to take a position on the House or Senate
Bills at this time.
- We have identified several problem areas, and we anticipate
working with the Minority to resolve these problems.
VOTER REGISTRATION ACT
The House is about to consider the so-called Post Card
Registration bill. My principal concerns about this
bill focus on the intrusion by the Federal Government
in matters the primary responsibility for which the
Constitution has left to the states, and the increased
potential and likelihood for fraud.
The bill lacks necessary safeguards for protection of
legitimate state interests and appears to give near
absolute authority to a Voting Registration Administration
in Washington:
-- The bill leaves to the Administration the
decision as to what information required by
state law is necessary to include on the post
card registration form to identify and deter-
mine the qualifications of individuals and to
prevent fraud.
-- The bill does not require either consultation
with or approval of the appropriate state officials
when this form is prepared.
-- At its option, the Administration may pro-
vide personnel and other assistance to the
states upon request to assist in the registration
of individuals.
I would like to get your thoughts on this bill, and how
the issue should be handled.
REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP - TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 - 8-9:30 a.m.
Cabinet Room - NW Gate - AGENDA: Campaign
SENATE
HOUSE
DOLE
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THE WHITE HOUSE
AUG 3 1976
WASHINGTON
August 30, 1976
MEETING WITH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Tuesday, August 31, 1976
8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
m.b.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss with the Republican leaders the plans for
the Fall campaign and the remaining legislative
schedule in the 94th Congress.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The meeting will be the first opportunity for the
President to meet with the Republican leaders since
the convention and strategy sessions in Vail.
2. October 2nd has been set by the Congress as a proposed
adjournment date by the 94th Congress.
3. Major legislative battles remain unresolved before
adjournment, including Administration initiatives and
Congressional bills objectionable to the White House.
(See TAB A)
B. Participants: See TAB B
C. Press Plan:
Announce as a regular Republican leadership meeting;
Press and White House photographers.
III. AGENDA (See TAB C)
IV. TALKING POINTS
1. Since our last meeting we have had a successful convention
and a valuable campaign planning session in Vail.
2. Congress has a lot of work to do before adjournment
on October 2nd.
3. I would like to discuss the subjects of the campaign
and the remaining legislative schedule.
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4. I would appreciate comments from the leaders on both
subjects and we will try to answer any questions you
might have.
5. John (Rhodes) , Hugh (Scott)
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PARTICIPANTS
The President
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
John Tower
Carl Curtis
Ted Stevens
Bob Dole
HOUSE
John Rhodes
Bob Michel
John Anderson
Sam Devine
Jack Edwards
Barber Conable
Lou Frey
Guy Vander Jagt
Jim Quillen
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Max Friedersdorf
Jim Cannon
Jim Lynn
Brent Scowcroft
Phil Buchen
Ron Nessen
Bill Seidman
Alan Greenspan
Bill Baroody
Jim Baker
Rog Morton
Jim Cavanaugh
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
Alan Kranowitz
REGRETS
Tom Loeffler
Pat Rowland
The Vice President - in Maine
Joe Jenckes
Sen. Stafford - previous commitment
Bob Wolthuis
Russ Rourke
MAJOR ADMINISTRATION MEASURES WHICH WE WANT PASSED BEFORE
ADJOURNMENT, IN ACCEPTABLE FORM
Estate and Gift Tax Adjustment Act - due for House Floor consider-
ation this week; a Senate version passed as a part of the omnibus
bill.
LEAA Extension - Senate passed; House due to consider a version this
week. Neither version closely resembles the Administration proposal.
General Revenue Sharing - House passed; Senate Committee action
ongoing.
Nuclear Fuel Assurance Act - House passed its version; Senate version
is on the Calendar with no action scheduled.
Synthetic Fuels - Senate ready to take action after House, but House
Rules Committee has not yet scheduled a hearing on the versions
reported from three difference House Committees.
Grain Inspection - Legislation on this subject has been stymied in
Conference since early May.
Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - This
major Administration proposal to compensate individuals who suffer
damages from oil spills has been stymied in the House but there is
now some movement in the House Merchant Marine Committee; the
Senate could act quickly after House action.
Unemployment Compensation Amendments - House passed a version which
the Administration will accept as better than nothing; Senate expected
to act in September.
Repeal of the 1% Kicker - House originally scheduled to act this
week but bill was pulled from Calendar. Favorable action still
optimistically anticipated.
Stockpile Disposal Legislation - Hearings have been held and
legislation is percolating.
(There are a number of Administration initiatives like our block
grant proposals, social security reform proposals, catastrophic
health care protection, regulatory reform, defense cost saving
measures, and a host of others which we would like to have passed,
but clearly, these measures are not likely to be passed by Congress
this year.)
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
1. Clean Air - Passed Senate; on House Floor this week.
2. Toxic Substances
3. Water Pollution Control Amendments - too much money and possible
adverse action on section 404 relating to dredge and fill.
4. Export Administration Extension
5. Food Stamps - Passed Senate; reported by House Agriculture
Committee.
6.
Black Lung
7. Strip Mining
8. Public Service Jobs - CETA Extension
9. Public Works Jobs Appropriations
10. Labor/HEW Appropriations - $4 billion over budget
11. Anti-Trust Parens Patriae - Passed House; pending in Senate.
12. B-1 Bomber - Defense Appropriations Conference pending
13. Tax Bill - Conference underway.
14. Arab Boycott - At issue in both the Tax Bill and Export
AGENDA
8:00-8:05 a.m.
The President opens the meeting and introduces
(5 minutes)
the subjects of the campaign and the remaining
legislative schedule for the 94th Congress.
8:05-8:25 a.m.
The President calls upon House Minority. Leader
(20 minutes)
Rhodes and Senate Minority Leader Scott for
comment.
8:25-8:45 a.m.
The President calls upon the other leaders
(20 minutes)
for comments.
8:45-9:00 a.m.
The President calls upon campaign director
(15 minutes)
Baker for comments about the campaign.
9:00-9:10 a.m.
The President calls upon Jack Marsh for comments
(10 minutes)
about the legislative program.
9:10-9:25 a.m.
The President invites the leaders to introduce
(15 minutes)
any other subjects of interest.
9:25-9:30 a.m.
The President summarizes the meeting and
(5 minutes)
concludes it.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1976
MEETING WITH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Tuesday, September 28, 1976
8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf m.f
I. PURPOSE
To report to the bi-partisan leadership on Dr.
Kissinger's African trip and to urge consideration
of the revenue sharing legislation in acceptable form.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. Secretary of State Kissinger has returned from his
diplomatic mission to South Africa and has reported
to the President.
2. The 94th Congress hopes to adjourn sine die this week-
end, Friday, October 1.
3. However, Representative John J. McFall (D-CA), the
House Majority Whip, has indicated to John Rhodes,
that the Congress will not adjourn this weekend unless
H.R. 15194, Public Works Employment Appropriations, is
acted upon by the President. (The bill has passed both
the House and Senate, and reached the White House late
Monday afternoon.)
4. The House-Senate conferees were meeting on Monday to
resolve differences between the pending General Revenue
Sharing renewal bills.
B. Participants: See TAB A
C. Press Plan: Press Office to announce meeting. White House
and Press photographers.
III. AGENDA - See TAB B
IV. TALKING POINTS - See TAB C
LIGRARY
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of the Treasury
HOUSE
Carl Albert
Tip O'Neill
John McFall
Bob Michel
Doc Morgan
Bill Broomfield
George Mahon
Al Cederberg
Phil Burton
Frank Horton
Jack Brooks
SENATE
Jim Eastland
Bob Byrd
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
John Sparkman
Cliff Case
Russell Long
John McClellan
Milt Young
Frank Moss
John Tower
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
REGRETS
Dick Cheney
Phil Buchen
The Vice President
Ron Nessen
Rep. John Rhodes
Brent Scowcroft
Rep. John Anderson
Jim Cannon
Sen. Bob Dole
Alan Greenspan
Sen. Bill Proxmire
Jim Lynn
Sen. Carl Curtis
Bill Baroody
Bill Seidman
Max Friedersdorf
Jim Cavanaugh
Bill Gorog
Charlie Leppert
Tom Loeffler
Pat Rowland
Bob Wolthuis
Russ Rourke
Joe Jenckes
KATHY DE EBOUR
AGENDA
8:00 - 8:05 a.m.
The President opens the meeting and
(5 minutes)
introduces the subject of Dr. Kissinger's
diplomatic mission to South Africa.
8:05 - 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Kissinger briefs
(25 minutes)
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
The President invites the leaders to
(30 minutes)
comment or raise questions.
(The House will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday and
the Speaker will have to leave early.)
9:00 - 9:05 a.m.
The President urges favorable consideration
(5 minutes)
of General Revenue Sharing prior to
adjournment.
9:05 - 9:30 a.m.
The President may wish to call upon Senator
(25 minutes)
Long, Representatives Brooks and Horton
for comments on revenue sharing.
9:30 a.m.
The President adjourns the meeting.
The House-Senate conferees will meet today to resolve
differences between the pending General Revenue Sharing
renewal bills. The major issues are length of the program's
extension and the annual increase in funding:
House -- 3 3/4 years extension; no annual increase
Senate -- 5 3/4 years extension; $200 million annual
increase
President -- 5 3/4 years extension, $150 million
annual increase
It is expected that the conferees will deal with the
other provisions (civil rights; reporting, citizen partici-
pation) in a manner consistent with the President's recom-
mendations.
At least 5 of the 10 House conferees, including Chair-
man Brooks, are insisting on the House provisions for
length and funding. They are supported in their "no
increase" position by a Budget Act provision which could
prevent the House from accepting additional funds unless
the Rules Committee were to waive points of order.
The Senate conferees would be willing to compromise
(e.g. 3 3/4 to 4 3/4 years; $100-150 million annual increase).
Representatives of State and local officials want the
additional funds and are soft on the length issue. If the
increase is not obtainable, they would apparently favor a
short extension.
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
September 28, 1976
FOR CABINET MEETING
SECRETARY KISSINGER'S TRIP TO SOUTHERN AFRICA
Background
Upon his return last Friday Secretary Kissinger briefed you on
his trip to Africa (September 13-24, 1976). As you know, over the
course of his negotiations with Prime Ministers Vorster, and Smith
and key black leaders he was able to achieve agreement among the
parties to a framework for establishing under British auspices a
transition government in Rhodesia leading ultimately to majority
rule. He also achieved agreement between South Africa and Namibian
nationalists (SWAPO) on a process for opening talks in Geneva under
loose UN auspices which would define the terms for Namibian independence
by the end of 1978.
This meeting provides the opportunity to underscore the objectives
of your policy toward southern Africa and to review with Congressional
leaders and the Cabinet the Secretary's achievements and perceptions
of the problems still ahead on the road to peaceful settlement of the
Rhodesian and Namibian issues. After your opening remarks you may
wish to call on Director Bush for a briefing of the trends in the area,
following which Secretary Kissinger could summarize his trip.
FORD
Talking Points
1. I have asked Secretary Kissinger and George Bush to join us
this morning and to brief us on trends in southern Africa and the results
of Henry's trip.
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2. Beforehand, I want to congratulate Secretary Kissinger for a
remarkable accomplishment. Following on the heels of innumerable
previous attempts by the British, the front-line African leaders and
the South Africans to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Rhodesian
debacle; faced with intensified guerrilla and counter-guerrilla action
in and around Rhodesia, he has paved the way for a peaceful resolution of the
extremely volatile problem of Rhodesia and the explosive issue of Namibian
independence. By the end of this week, the British will have picked up the
ball by calling a constitutional conference to establish a transition govern-
ment in Rhodesia and to get on with drafting a constitution for the govern-
ment of an independent Zimbabwe - - as it will be called - to come into
being within two years. A foremost requirement will be strict guarantees
of the rights of the white minority. Ian Smith has agreed to this process.
The front-line Presidents have agreed. The precise modalities are still
to be worked out.
3. As for Namibia, again thanks to Secretary Kissinger's efforts,
we believe it will be possible for all the parties concerned with Namibian
independence -- South Africa and certain nationalists -- to come together
soon in Geneva to work out a constitution and the transitional government
which will lead to independence by the end of 1978, as the South Africans
have already promised.
4. Much remains to be done, but the road is now open for African
solutions to African problems, free of outside intervention, violence
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and bitterness. We are prepared to continue to help in the process
of reaching a peaceful setttlement although from this point forward
the responsibility must rest with the British.
5. (Ask Director Bush to brief.)
6. (Ask Secretary Kissinger to brief)
7. Gentlemen, as you know, I became concerned over trends in
Southern Africa last year. Soviet gains in Angola using Cuba as their
surrogate created serious risks for US interests. African leaders were
reviewing their options and political loyalties. The threat of Cuban
subversion expanding through Southern Africa with consequent violence
and bloodshed was quite high. Time was running out for a peaceful
solution in Rhodesia and Namibia.
8. I believed we had a moral obligation to lend our good offices to a
peaceful solution. What we achieved is an enormous tribute to Henry
Kissinger's brilliance. In weeks ahead our role will diminish but I
believe we should all take pride as Americans for our contribution to
the peaceful solution we have made possible.
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Saturday, September 25
BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, September 28 a.m.
N.W.Gate at 8:00
in the Cabinet Room - Agenda: African Trip briefing by
Henry Kissinger and Pending Legislation prior to adjournment
Please call:
yes Speaker 8040 5414 Imogine
yes O'Neill
Mary alyce
yes McFall
5604
Rita Herod
4665
Connie
yes yes Mahon Morgan
4005
Mrs. Martin
Brooks
6565
Pam
yes Phil Burton 4965 Nancy 9141
Mo
John Rhodes
0600
Clara - ariz. Educators bkfd.
yes Michel
6201 Phason
MO Anderson
5616
June - New Orleans
yes Broomfield
6135
Leuise Nancy
yes Cederberg
3561
shelley
yes Horton 4916 Ruby
*Janet, please see CL first thing Monday morning on these calls
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Saturday, September 25
NW GATE
BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m.
in the Cabinet Room - Agenda: African Trip briefing by
Henry Kissinger and Pending Legislation prior to adjournment
Please call:
Speaker - notified Spher lurney 9/25
O'Neill - Delares put a his schulale 9/v5
McFall - Ray Barnes 9/25
Morgan- OK are 4 then - 9125
Mahon - were the them - menterned HEW are his.
Brooks
Phil Burton - OK plan to be then 9/75
John Rhodes P
Michel P
Pat spoke w/Clars
2
n of Ralph Vinovich
Anderson P
Broomfield x
Cederberg P
Horton
x
*Janet, please see CL first thing Monday morning on these calls
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