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December 20, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
I would like to acknowledge and thank
you for your December 16 telegram in
which you were joined by several of
your colleagues in urging that the
situation in Northern Ireland be an
agenda item when the President meets
with Prime Minister Heath.
You may be assured that your message
will be called to the attention of
the President at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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appropriate handling.
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December 29, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This will acknowledge your telegram to
the President of December 28 in which
you joined with a number of your col-
leagues in expressing your concern over
the current air missions into North
Vietnam. You may be assured the views
expressed by you and your colleagues
will be brought to the President's
attention.
with cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William 2. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bee: w/incoming to Dr. Kissinger for appropriate handling.
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November 26, 1971
Dear his. Badillo:
: wish to acknowledge sad thank you for your letter to
the President urglog that $57 million for the Public
Works Grant program of the Economic Development
Program be included le the supplemental appropriations
request. You may be assured your letter will be brought
to the President's sitention and also shared with these
reviewing such budget Items.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William of Timmens
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badilto
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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November 22, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This is to acknowledge and thank you for your letter to
the President of November 12 in which you join with a
number of your colleagues in urging the expenditure of
$900 million on the Urban Mass Transit Program during
fiscal 1972.
As you are aware, the Mass Transit Assistance Act of 1970
authorized $3.1 billion for the five-year period 1971-1975.
The Act did not specify how the total amount should be
allocated. It has been the view of the Department of
Transportation officials that phased increases throughout
the period will be most consistent with the capabilities
of systems managers to absorb additional funds and to
gradually expand the program. To provide $900 million
this year would necessitate a lower funding level in the
future; it would be desirable to avoid this "roller coaster"
effect. The $1 billion committed to the program in 1971
and 1972 is more than has been expended during the entire
history of the program. As to the backlog cited in your
letter, I believe it is important to recognize that $1.5
billion of that amount is accounted for in Chicago and
New York City alone. In the case of New York, the bond
issue to provide "matching" local shares in order to
receive Federal funds was defeated November 2.
The Administration feels that the above considerations
support the establishment of FY '72 funding at the $600
million level and will facilitate the orderly continuation
of progress of the urban mass transit program.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
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November 20, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This is in further response to your letter of October 4 in
which you and some of your colleagues in the House commented
on various aspects of the proposed plan to reform the present
welfare system.
The President's request for a one-year postponement in the
implementation of the plan has been misinterpreted by some
as a move to put welfare reform on the "back burner." This
is definitely not the case. Rather, the request for a later
effective date reflects the need for a reasonable period for
administrative preparation after enactment and prior to the
effective date if implementation is to be achieved effectively,
efficiently, and humanely. The effective dates now in H.R. 1
were based on the assumption that final action would be taken
on the bill sometime in this calendar year. Although the
President continues to urge the Congress to act as soon as
possible, and we are hopeful that it will, even enactment
this November would leave less than 1 year in which to put in
place a major part of the new program. Considering that the
implementation of welfare reform will be one of the most massive
and difficult administrative tasks ever undertaken, it is now
an administrative necessity that the effective dates be deferred.
It will require the formation of a complex data system, recruit-
ment and training of personnel, and the establishment of a
network of welfare offices throughout the country. As a result
of this great task, the impetus for enactment of welfare reform
is now greater than ever before since each day's delay in enact-
ment retards implementation one day.
In regard to your concern that States might reduce payment
levels, there is no encouragement in H.R. 1 for the States to
do so. On the contrary, there are strong incentives built into
the "hold harmless" provision of the bill for benefit increases.
States can provide the full cash value of food stamps even if
they do not now participate in the food stamp program. It will
not be easier for States to cut benefits under the new program
than under current law.
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In many States the Federal benefit levels will be such that
the State itself will have virtually a 100-percent savings
in current welfare costs and the costs of administration. Such
States would, we believe, have strong incentives to use some
of this money to provide State supplements to the Federal bene-
fit level.
The requirement in H.R. 1 that recipients reapply for benefits
every two years is not intended to be demeaning or harassing
for beneficiaries. Rather, biennial reapplication is required
in order to help families avoid continued dependency. In fact,
current data show that a great many families do not remain on the
welfare rolls for as long as two years under the current program.
If a family remains on assistance for more than two years, the
family situation would be reassessed at that point to determine
what further steps might be taken to help that family get off
the welfare rolls and become self-supporting.
Further, we do not believe that requiring recipients to submit
quarterly statements of income can be considered a demeaning or
costly investigation. Any broad income maintenance program such
as the proposed Welfare Reform plan must periodically check on
events affecting eligibility for and amount of payments. It
does not seem unreasonable to ask participants to make at least
minimal efforts to assist in efficient and prompt administration.
Timeliness of reporting is, in our view, a reasonable and small
obligation of recipients. Just as recipients count on regular
and prompt receipt of benefits, so the administrators must rely
on recipients' information to achieve this.
As far as the establishment of durational residency require-
ments by the States is concerned, this provision (which would
permit States to include such requirements in State supplemental
plans) was not endorsed by the Administration. Such requirements
would, of course, not apply to the Federal benefits. As Secretary
Richardson testified before the Senate Finance Committee, we
believe that the provision is of doubtful constitutionality, and
if it is included in the final bill, we would expect an early
test case.
In addition, the provisions in H.R. 1 relating to the legal
rights of recipients are designed specifically to afford them
every opportunity for equal protection and due process. An
individual is given 30 days in which to request a hearing regard-
ing determinations of eligibility and benefit amount with which
he disagrees. A decision would be rendered by the Secretary
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within 90 days. The decision would be subject to judicial
review in Federal district courts except in determinations
as to fact.
It is true that H.R. 1 does not include the concept that pay-
ments to welfare recipients be based on current needs. Rather,
the accounting period language of the bill employs what welfare
economists call a "carryover" concept of income. The Adminis-
tration recognizes that the "carryover" does lose some responsive-
ness to immediate need especially to low paid seasonal workers,
such as migrant laborers, but only those with annual incomes
over $5520 would have a three month wait for benefits, and only
those with annual incomes of $6720 or more would wait six months.
The real issue is to design a plan which concentrates the Federal
dollars available on those who need them the most. While other
methods will no doubt be considered in the Senate, the provisions
in H.R. 1 thus far seem to present the best approach to achieving
both equity and responsiveness.
It is not difficult to argue that $2400 is an inadequate income
for a family of four in most areas of the country. However,
this level does offer increased income in the 22 States where
$2400 exceeds the current State payment level. Also, it provides
a significant step forward for the 5 million children of the
working poor who live in families in which inadequate earnings
will be supplemented by Federal assistance for the first time.
The exclusion of this group from Federally financed benefits
has been a long-standing inequity which has seemed to be injurious
to stable family life.
Given the need for fiscal responsibility, a hard choice has to
be made between substantially increasing benefits to those already
covered or broadening coverage and raising benefits for the poor-
est of the current recipients. We believe the former strategy
would constitute no reform, and would only aggravate existing
inequities between those covered and those not covered. Thus,
we have opted for genuine structural reform which will benefit
those most in need and those heretofore excluded from assistance
coverage.
The $2400 benefit level for an adult couple eligible for assis-
tance as well as for a family of four is not as inequitable
as it may appear on the surface. Because the welfare reform
provisions of H.R. 1 seek to encourage work, the benefit levels
for adults and families were established with an eye to the
employment and earnings potential of those in the two categories.
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In comparison with the earnings potential of families, the
majority of adult recipients have relatively little earnings
potential to supplement their benefits because of their age,
blindness, or disability.
The Administration is sympathetic to considerations that under-
lie proposals to provide cost-of-living adjustments to their
welfare benefit payments. In addition to certain technical
questions and considerations of cost, there is also a question
whether it might be desirable, at this point, for the Congress
to retain control of payment levels. As you know, the net
impact of the bill is to provide more Federal money to poor
people, while at the same time affording the States a consider-
able saving. It is reasonable to assume that the States may
use some of their savings to provide necessary supplements and
other welfare services to the needy.
The Administration strongly supports an expansion in child care
opportunities. However, we believe that the provision in H.R. 1
for 875,000 child care slots is as rapid an expansion as can
possibly occur during the first year of the program.
H.R. 1 also widens training and employment opportunities, and
the Department of Labor will have increased funding to improve
training opportunities. Among the provisions are 225,000 new
training opportunities and 200,000 public service jobs, in
addition to 160,000 WIN slots and 150,000 training slots under
the Manpower Development and Training Act and the Economic
Opportunity Act.
The statement that the proposed plan will generally require
welfare recipients to accept jobs at less than the minimum wage
is not accurate. Under H.R. 1, the wage rate would be the high-
est of the applicable Federal, State, or local statutory minimum
wage for that work, the prevailing wage for similar work in that
locality, or $1.20 as an absolute floor. Thus, $1.20 is the
minimum rather than the maximum or even average wage recipients
will actually receive. Moreover, the wage rate cannot be consid-
ered in isolation from the work incentive payments under the
basic Federal Opportunities for Families program. The fact is
that the combined effect of at least $1.20 and work supplements
will generally produce total income in excess of the level of
the minimum wage alone. Also, there is a question whether many
persons, particularly young persons and those in entry level
positions, might be denied long-run opportunities through insis-
tence upon a gross minimum wage.
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The Administration is in full agreement with your call for
reform of our present system of welfare, and we believe the
provisions for welfare reform incorporated in H.R. 1 will
provide the best means for attaining this goal. When enacted,
the bill will help to make the lives of millions of people
more secure, and it will be a major step forward in giving all
people greater opportunity for a decent life.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Deputy Assistant
to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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October 29, 1971
Dear Nr. Badillo:
This is a further reply to your letter to the President regarding
natters of concern to the Spanish-speaking community.
The President and his Administration are giving time and effort to
the solution of the problems which you raised in your letter. While
such needs to be done to solve the problems of the Spanish-speaking
people of the United States, the 1971 Annual Report of the Cabinet
Committee on Opportunity for Spanish-Speaking People demonstrates
the gains we have made alroady. I an enclosing a copy of the report
for your use and comment, and I shall appreciate hearing from you
concerning the efforts which the Committee is making.
Prior to August 5, 1971, the Committee operated under an Executive
Director, who, with the assistance of the Cabinet Committee staff,
was instrumental in implementing the Sixteen-Point Program which the
President initiated for the purpose of employing more Spanish-
speaking people in the Federal Government at higher levels.
At the second seeting of the Cabinot Committee on Opportunities for
Spanish-Speaking People on August $, 1971, the President announced
the nomination of Henry Remires to be the new chairman of the connittee.
Under Mr. Ramiers' leadership we shall see even more rewarding progress
in solving the problems of Spanish-speaking people. lie are hopeful
that Hr. Remirez' nomination will receive early and favorable attention
in the Senate.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
William E. Timeons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Enclosure
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November 10, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This is to acknowledge and thank you for your
letter in which you report on your recent
activities and those of your colleagues in
behalf of Spanish-speaking people. The President
is particularly concerned with these very serious
problems and has given his maximum support to the
on-going efforts of the Cabinet Committee on
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Opportunities for Spanish-speaking People.
I would urge that your proposals be brought
to the Committee's attention. No anticipate
that it will be increasingly effective under
the leadership of Mr. Henry Ramirez, whose
nomination to be Chairman is, as you know,
pending in the Senate.
Your remarks will be brought to the President's
attention and you will receive further word
with regard to your request for a meeting.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Deputy Assistant
to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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bcc: w/incoming to Henry Ramirez - - for further action
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October 7, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This will acknowledge and thank you
for your October 4 letter to the
President in which you joined with
a number of your colleagues in the
House setting forth your position
with reference to reform of the
existing welfare programs.
You may be assured your letter will
be brought to the President's atten-
tion and also shared with those
involved in a continuing review of
legislative action in this area.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D. c. 20515
bcc: w/incoming to Mr. John G. Veneman
Under Secretary - HEW for DRAFT REPLY
at earliest.
bcc: to Ed Morgan - FYI
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August 19, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillos
$ would like to thank you for your August 13 letter
to the President recommending Dr. Xavier Mena
for appointment as Director of the Job Corps.
Although this in not a Presidential appointment, I
was pleased to call your endorsement of Dr. Mena to
the attention of the President's Special Assistant for
personnel matters, in order that be might contact the
appropriate persons responsible for this appointment.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
Max 1. Friederadorf
Special Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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August 27, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
I would like to acknowledge and thank you
for your joint letter to the President
suggesting that the Secretary of Interior
deny permits for the construction of the
proposed trans-Alaska pipeline, and further
suggesting that consideration be given to
the construction of a Canadian pipeline
from Alaska's North Slope to the Midwest
or East.
You may be assured that your interest in
this matter will be called to the attention
of the President at the earliest opportunity.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bee: w/inc. to Nick L. Laird - for further
DIRECT reply
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September 9, 1971
Dear Hz. Badillo:
3 have inquired further regarding your letter of August 12
to the President about Chile's interest in acquiring three
Bosing aircraft with the assistance of the Export-Import
Bank.
Despite press reports to the contrary, the Export-Import
Bank, far from refusing to discuss the matter with Chilsan
representatives, has held BOW discussions already and is
entirely prepared and willing for these discussions to
continue. The Bank has been, and remains, interested in
obtaining information on Chile's intentions regarding its
various international financial obligations. We believe
that such information would be of legitimate interest to
any potential creditor, and that the Bank is noting &n a
way designed to seet its responsibilities for the taxpayers'
funds appropriated to it by the Congress. Thus normal
banking and financial criteria, and not political considere-
tions, underlie the Bank's position.
At the same time we have vary such in sind the concerns you
express over the state of our aerespace industry, our rela-
tions with Chils, and particular U.S. interests in that
country, and you can be suzo that these natters are being
very carefully considered.
with kind regards,
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to
the President
Monorable Berman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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August 11, 1971
Dear Mr. Badille:
I would like to acknowledge and thank you for
your August 9 letter to the President in which
you joined with Congressman Roybal in request-
ing a meeting with him to discuss matters of
concern to the Spanish speaking community. You
may be assured your letter, setting forth the
items you wish to discuss, will be presented for
early consideration.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William B. Timsons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bee: w/incoming to David Parker for further handling.
bee: w/incoming to Robert Finch for your consideration.
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July 8, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This is in response to your letter of June 9, 1971, addressed
to the President concerning enrollment levels and funding for
sunser youth programs in New York City.
No are pleased to inform you that there has been an increase
in the 1971 Neighborhood Youth Corps susser slot allocation
ever the 1970 level. In 1970 New York City was allecated
Federal funds for 37,232 full-time equivalent slots. This
summer New York City was allocated funds for 45,045 full-tice
equivalent slots. All 45,045 slots will be administered by
the Youth Services Agency of the Human Resources Administration
of New York City.
lie are also pleased to inform you that New York City is
receiving the same amounts for the Summer Transportation
Program and the Recreation Support Program as it received in
1970. The allocation for the 1971 Transportation Program is
$124,130. The allocation for the 1971 Recreation Support
Program is $1,836,000.
We hope this information will be of assistance to you. Thank
you for your interest in Hanpower programs.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
liouse of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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July 7, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
I wish to acknowledge and thank you for your
letter to the President indicating you would
support an application from the Chilesa govern-
ment for the purchase of three commercial type
jets, to be financed by the Export-Import Bank.
You may be assured your letter will be brought
to the President's attention.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Homorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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June 21, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This will acknowledge receipt of your
June 18 letter to the President, in which
you join with a number of your colleagues
in the House, concerning the status of Soviet
Jews, with particular reference to the forth-
coming trial of nine Jews on skyjacking charges.
You may be assured your views will be presented
for full consideration.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bcc: w/incoming to Dr. Kissinger for further handling.
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April 20, 1971
Dear Congressman Badillo:
The President has requested that I acknowl-
edge receipt and thank you for forwarding
the letter of the Queens Coalition for Peace
in regard to the decision in the court martial
of Lieutenant Calley. Your concern for
bringing this matter to his attention is
appreciated.
Sincerely,
John W. Dean III
Counsel to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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April 14, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
In behalf of the President, I would like
to thank you for your April 2 joint letter
regarding the Neighborhood Youth Corps and
the Recreation Support Programs. The
President announced his plans for these
programs on April 9, and I am enclosing
a copy of his statement so that you will
have the complete text.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Enclosure
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April 12, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
In behalf of the President, I want to thank you for your
letter regarding the Urban Mass Transportation program
for 1971.
Director George Shultz has furnished the following
information:
During the first half of fiscal year 1971 the
amount of $100 million was authorized. Congress
itself set the limit on spending during that
period. In addition, that Congressional limi-
tation has an impact on the effective capability
during the second half of fiscal year 1971.
The Department of Transportation estimates that
$300 million is the amount that can be effectively
used in the second half of fiscal year 1971. That
represents the level of projects ready for approval,
meeting all the requirements of the new law. The
fiscal year 1972 budget contemplates a further
increase of $600 million.
Many grant applications pending before the October
enactment of the Urban Mass Transportation amend-
ments had to be returned because they did not meet
the requirements of the new law, particularly the
environmental requirements.
The Department of Transportation reports a backlog
of $2.2 billion in applications for capital grants.
Included in the $2.2 billion backlog are approxi-
mately $1.5 billion of applications solely for two
cities -- Chicago and New York. Under the provisions
of the substantive law, a maximum of $388 million or
12-1/2 percent of the five year total of $3.1 billion
can be given to any one state during the five year
period. Therefore, all of these applications cannot
be approved since their total amounts far exceed the
amounts authorized by statute for the two States.
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Further, it is necessary for the Governor of each
State to tell the Department of Transportation the
State's priorities, so that DOT can be guided by
the overall State plan and priorities.
The President's Transportation Special Revenue Sharing
proposal will assist the states and communities to solve
their transportation problems. The proposed Transporta-
tion Special Revenue Sharing legislation was sent to the
Congress on April 6. We urge you to support this initiative
by the President.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 12, 1971
Dear Congressman Badillo:
In your letter of January 27, 1971, to Mr. Bruce Rabb, who has
since left the White House, you expressed concern over the exclusion
of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the President's revenue
sharing plan. The President shares your interest in the welfare of
Puerto Ricans both in Puerto Rico and on the mainland.
The President has asked me to relay to you his rationale behind the
formulation of the revenue sharing concept. Early in the discussions
and studies preceding the final plan for the program, it was decided
that only governmental units representing Federal tax payers could
participate in such sharing. This meant that only the 50 states, the
District of Columbia, and local governments within the 50 states
would be eligible.
Though Puerto Rico isn't included in the revenue sharing plan, it
received a significant and increasing amount of Federal aid in ways
which are more appropriate to its fiscally autonomous situation.
If you would be interested in discussing this matter further with a
member of the Administration, please allow me to be of service.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant
to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20510
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February 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR EDWIN L. HARPER
FROM:
RICHARD K. COOK
Bruce Rabb sent the attached to me for a reply to Mr. Badillo.
I would appreciate your having a draft reply prepared for my
signature which will respond to this inquiry.
Thank you.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR DICK COOK
FROM:
BRUCE RABB Bruce
Here is the letter that I received from Herman
Badillo today. Thanks for your help.
Attachment
ask Eloese to
send to Heyper or Treas,
for draft BTo response me.
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HERMAN BADILLO
510 CANNON BUILDING
21ST DISTRICT
NEW YORK
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
January 27, 1971
Mr. Bruce Rabb
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Bruce:
Yesterday's New York Times carried a state-by-state
breakdown of the anticipated allocations under the Ad-
ministration's proposed revenue-sharing program. I'm
deeply concerned over the exclusion of Puerto Rico because
I believe this exclusion would seriously undermine the
program's major thrust.
As I'm sure you know, the tremendous migration of
unskilled Puerto Ricans to the mainland has had serious
repercussions for New York and other large cities. These
people, most of them young, left Puerto Rico for lack of
opportunity there. But life in our cities has been
equally frustrating. Inferior education, the lack of
bilingual or bicultural programs, inadequate job training --
all have drawn these Puerto Ricans into the vicious cycle
of poverty and deprivation which lies at the core of our
urban crisis.
If this migration, and the poverty cycle it has
helped to stimulate is to be checked, then the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico must be given the resources to provide hope
and opportunity for its people. Revenue sharing, it seems
to me, is a logical answer. I am aware of the arguments
against Puerto Rico's inclusion in the program, but I don't
feel they are persuasive. I would like to discuss this
with the President and his advisors at the earliest
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opportunity, and would greatly appreciate your assistance
in making the necessary arrangements.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Herman
HERMAN BADILLO
MEMBER OF CONGRESS
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March 19. 1971
Dear Mr. Bedillo:
1 would like to acknowledge your letter to
the President concerning the possibility of
pardon being granted unilaterally, to Mr.
Occar Collaze. You may be assured your
presentation on behalf of Mr. Collaso will
be fully reviewed.
With cordiel regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badilio
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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February 1, 1971
Dear Mr. Badillo:
This is to acknowledge and thank you
for your joint letter of January 29 to
the President regarding contract costs
negotiations between the Department of
Defense and the Lockheed Aircraft
Corporation.
Your interest in this matter will be
called to the attention of the President
and those in the Department of Defense
who are involved in the negotiations.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
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November 9, 1970
Dear Mr. Badillo:
In Mr. William Timmons' absence, I would
like to acknowledge and thank you for your
November 6 telegram to the President. I
shall call it to the President's attention at
the earliest opportunity as I am sure be will
appreciate having your views on the Adminis-
tration's program to assist Spanish-speaking
American citizens who are interested in
joining Federal civilian service.
I am enclosing a copy of the White House
release on this subject in the event that you
have not seen the complete text.
With cordial regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Casselman, II
Deputy Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable Herman Badillo
United States Congressman-elect
Box 50, General Post Office
Bronx, New York 10451
Enclosure
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December 15, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for your December 9 letter
regarding Mrs. Hoyt Cofferse. 1 will
be pleased to *** If it will be possible
for her to receive a Christmas card
from the President.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Labiar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. C. 20915
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December 21, 1971
Dear LaMar:
I would like to thank you for your December 15 letter
to the President, in which you were joined by the other
Members of the Task Force on Transportation of the
Republican Research Committee, regarding highway safety
programs in 1972.
I am sure the President will appreciate the benefit of
your recommendations for the development and improvement
of highway safety features, and I will be pleased to call
your letter to his attention at the earliest opportunity.
I have been informed that the Administration is proceeding
with an increased emphasis and attention to highway safety.
We recently were able to release about $400 million of
additional Federal-aid highway obligation authority for
the dual purposes of increased emphasis on highway safety
and alleviating unemployment. Since the release on
October 1, I am advised that better than $130 million of
projects relatively minor and inexpensive improvements to
the highway itself having high safety pay-offs, have been
authorized for immediate construction. We also received in
the 1970 Congress the positive legislation authority to
proceed with the construction of preferential bus lanes and
fringe parking areas. While these new types of facilities
will take longer to come into being, we have every reason
to think that there will be increased emphasis on them in
the period immediately ahead. Certainly we need to use
every device that we can contrive both to decrease con-
gestion and to improve our highway safety record.
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Please be assured that we are grateful for your pledge
of support in this important area and ve shall keep in
touch with you as decisions are reached and planning
progresses.
with vare regards,
Sincerely,
William 2. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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December 2, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for your November 30 letter asking
that the President autograph a photograph for
Mr. Carl Levi. I am sure the President will
be pleased to do this for you at his earliest
opportunity.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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September 24, 1971
Dear LaMar:
I would like to thank you for your joint
letter to the President extolling the
capabilities of Congressman Richard H.
Poff and urging that he be appointed to
the United States Supreme Court.
You may be assured that your letter will
be called to the early attention of the
President.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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October 21, 1971
Dear LaMari
I would like to acknowledge and thank you
for your October 14 letter to the President
suggesting that the United Nations head-
quarters be relocated in an international
area and that United States obligations to
the UN be reassessed. You may be assured
your letter will be brought to the President's
attention at the earliest opportunity.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Boker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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October 29, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for your October 28 letter following
up on our conversation regarding Dr. James
Joseph Dodd, who has been recommended for
appointment to the Committee on the Health
Services Industry, established under the
Executive Order of October 15.
I will be pleased to bring your endorsement
of Dr. Dodd to the President's attention
and also share it with those reviewing indi-
viduals recommended from various sectors of
the health services industry, consumer
interests and the public. You may be assured
Dr. Dodd will be accorded every consideration.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Nonorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Council - for further handling
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September 24, 1971
Dear LaMar:
I would like to thank you for your joint
letter to the President extolling the
capabilities of Congressman Richard H.
Poff and urging that he be appointed to
the United States Supreme Court.
You may be assured that your letter will
be called to the early attention of the
President.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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September 15, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for sending to the President the copy
of the Harding College Bulletin with the fine
photograph of you conferring with the President
on the cover. I am sure the President will
be interested in seeing this and the article
regarding your activities as a Congressman.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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August 24, 1971
Dear Mr. Baker:
In Bill Timmons' absence, I am taking the
liberty of responding to your letter of
recent date concerning your previous re-
quest that the President meet with Mr.
Michael Anglin and several of his minis-
terial colleagues who would like to
present the President with a commenorative
copy of the Holy Bible.
In checking, I an advised that your request
is still pending, but due to the heavy de-
mands of the President's official schedule,
it has not yet been possible to arrange
such a meeting. Please be assured, we will
keep you advised of any new developments.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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August 23, 1971
Dear Lamar:
The President has asked that I respond further to your joint
letter of July 23rd concerning pollution abatement at Federal
facilities. Re shares your view that the Federal government
must provide strong, effective leadership by ensuring that its
facilities meet pollution control standards.
The Federal government was late in recognizing the magnitude
of the Federal facilities pollution problem and slow in devel-
oping a corrective program. However, on February 5, 1970, the
President issued a strong directive to all federal agencies on
this matter (Executive Order 11507), and I believe we will soon
be seeing the fruits of that Order.
The Order requires that Federal agencies have completed, or have
underway, by December 31, 1972, remedial actions necessary to
achieve compliance with air and water quality standards. Since
the Order was issued, the agencies have been identifying pol-
lution problems and planning, designing, and initiating necessary
abatement measures.
One striking result of this effort is a very sizeable increase
in the number of pollution abatement needs identified. The
President's budget requests for 1971 and 1972 included $113
million and $250 million respectively for pollution abatement
needs at Federal facilities. These amounts alone exceeded the
$359 million backlog identified at the time the Order was
issued. In addition, the average annual appropriation for such
measures for the three years prior to 1971 was only $52 million.
Regarding remaining projects subject to the deadline, all
agencies with such projects have been instructed to prepare
them for inclusion in their 1973 budget estimates.
I do not mean to imply that our task of controlling environ-
mental pollution from Federal activities will be finished by
December 31, 1972. Some environmental quality standards have
come into effect since the Executive Order was issued and these
standards will continue to evolve during the next few years.
Consequently, Federal agencies must view pollution control as
a continuing responsibility. In addition, in some cases it
will be necessary to grant extensions to projects subject to
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the deadline. In such cases, however, requested extensions
will be carefully reviewed by the Environmental Protection
Agency and will be granted by the Director of OMB only for
compelling reasons, such as permitting a facility to participate
in the sort of regional sewage treatment or solid waste disposal
systems that EPA is encouraging for private industries and
municipalities.
Although much remains to be done in installing abatement
measures and funding remaining projects, I am confident that
our intensive efforts over the last two years to get required
projects ready will soon enable us to put the governments own
house in order. In this regard, it is essential that Congress
appropriate the funds requested for these projects if we are to
accomplish this goal.
The Environmental Protection Agency has a lead responsibility
in this effort to clean up Federal facilities. Mr. Ruckelshaus
has recently created an Office of Federal Activities, and the
director of this office, who will report directly to the
Administrator and Deputy Administrator, will be named shortly.
In addition, the EPA Federal facilities staff has been signifi-
cantly strengthened over the past two years, giving EPA greater
resources to assist other agencies with their pollution abate-
ment programs.
In closing, let me emphasize again the President's commitment
to the goal expressed in your letter of providing a strong
Federal example for the nation to follow in correcting pollution
problems. Thank you for your interest in this very important
matter.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Schleede) FYI.
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(202) 225-3271
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
COMMITTEE:
COUNTIES:
PUBLIC WORKS
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
SUBCOMMITTEES:
MARION
MCMINN
MEIGS
house of Representatives
RIVERS AND HARBORS
FLOOD CONTROL AND
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INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT
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RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
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July 21, 1971
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Mr. William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
Your cooperation in getting the President's autograph
on the picture we plan to present to Bill Steinhice
is really appreciated. We secured Governor Dunn's
signature over the weekend and we're now having the
picture framed to present to Bill at the party which
is being planned as a surprise to him on August 7.
The people in charge of this function wanted me to
let you know that they would be honored to have you
attend if you are in Chattanooga on that date. The
affair will be at Bill's home in Hixson and will
start at 6:00 p.m. I hope you can make it.
Your help in arranging the visitor's passes for the
asked
White House tour by Alma Broyles and her party means
a great deal to me. I plan to accompany them. Is
it necessary for me to make special arrangements
for this? Are there any chances of getting a White
House picture while they are there?
Thanks again for your help.
Sincerely,
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LaMar Baker
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July 22, 1971
Dear Bill:
Following up several conversations between our offices
this week, I wanted to request your assistance in
arranging for the President to say hello to Miss Alma
Broyles when she visits the White House on Wednesday,
the twenty-eighth of July.
Miss Broyles is my constituent and she is from Athens,
Tennessee. She has recently had a leg amputated and
now has an artificial leg. Most unfortunately, she is
also losing her sight, and has expressed the desire to
see the White House before she is completely blind.
We have made arrangements, through Dolly Madison, for
Miss Alma Broyles; her sister, Miss Mary Broyles; and
friends, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Kennedy; and myself to tour
the White House at nine o'clock next Wednesday.
I know Miss Broyles will be both thrilled and deeply
grateful if she could meet the President. Needless to
say, I would share her gratitude, deeply and sincerely.
Thank you for your help in this matter, Bill - I'll
appreciate whatever you can do.
Dan
Sincerely,
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
Mr. William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
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The Honorable William Timmons
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
I respectfully request an autographed
photograph of my good friend Bill
Timmons.
I was delighted to learn there is no
longer a three month waiting period in
effect, however, am still recovering
from the written notice of request.
All joking aside, I would like to add
you to my wall.
tamar LaMar Baker
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1116 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
(202) 225-3271
COUNTIES:
COMMITTEE:
PUBLIC WORKS
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
SUBCOMMITTEES:
MARION
MC MINN
MEIGS
house of Representatives
RIVERS AND HARBORS
Flood CONTROL AND
MONROE
INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT
POLK
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
SEQUATCHIE
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Programs
August 2, 1971
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Mr. William Timmons
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
Please accept my thanks for all that you did to make
sure that Mary Broyles had an opportunity to visit the
White House. I appreciate the fact that I was able to
meet her party there and that a picture could be taken
of the event. Everyone was happy over the arrangements.
Recently, I received an invitation to be the guest of
the Congressional liaison staff for a boat ride and dinner.
I regret thatit was necessary for me to leave for
Chattanooga and I was not able to accept the invitation.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and I will certainly take
a rain check.
Laman Best regards always.
Sincerely
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
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P. S. When Charlie came back from the White House Monday noon,
he brought the autographed picture you sent. Thanks so
much.
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July 19, 1971
Dear LaMar:
2 wish to acknowledge and thank you for your
July 16 letter to the President requesting that
no encouragement be given to removal of
Nationalist China from the Security Council,
and expressing the hope that the People's
Republic of China will not be admitted to the
United Nations until It demonstrates that it
is a peace-loving nation.
Your views on this matter will be called to the
President's attention at the earliest opportunity.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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July 13, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Enclosed is the photograph which you requested
the President to autograph for your friend, Bill
Steinhice. Iam pleased that we are able to
return this to you in advance of the August 7
date which you noted in your letter.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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July 7, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Please thank Paul Nolan for his thought-
fulness in sending the snapshot to me.
I thoroughly enjoyed the visit with my
good Tennessee friends and only wish I
had the time to do it more often.
With continued best wishes,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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June 24, 1971
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Dear LaMar:
During consideration of the military procure-
ment bill for the coming fiscal year, a number
of amendments were proposed seeking to legislate
a deadline for American involvement in Indo-
china. The debate centered on the Nedzi-Whalen
amendment, which the House rejected June 17th
by a vote of 254 to 158.
This action by the House of Representatives
helped materially to strengthen the efforts of
this Administration to achieve a cease-fire,
the release of American prisoners, and the nego-
tiation of a just peace. I appreciate very
much your vote and those cast by 253 of your
colleagues.
While we continue to reduce American forces in
Indochina, various proposals may be advanced in
Congress similar to Nedzi-Whalen. Their adoption
would seriously jeopardize the progress we are
making in ending American involvement in Vietnam
and in achieving a just peace.
I look forward to working with you in the months
ahead so that together we might increase the
chances not only of ending this war but also of
ensuring that other Americans will not have to
fight other wars in the future.
Sincerely,
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
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June 24, 1971
Dear LaMar:
la behalf of the President, I would like to thank
you for bringing to his attention the results of
your oplaion poll. Needless to say, the support
for his policies ovidenced by your constituents
is most gratifying. It was interesting to note
the mannor in which you posed the ten questions
to reflect the President's major policies. I
know the President will appreciate receiving
the final tabulation.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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June 29, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for your June 25 letter enclosing
the photograph which you would like the Presi-
dent to autograph for your friend, Bill Steinhice.
I have forwarded this on with a note that you
wish it in advance of the pleased August ?
celebration.
With warms regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Boker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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May 15, 1971
Dear LaMar:
The President has asked me to express his appreciation
for your kind words in regard to the successful handling
of last week's attempt to disrupt the operations of the
federal government. He shares your belief that the
military and police personnel involved in this effort
performed with exemplary restraint, and has conveyed
to the Attorney General and Chief Wilson your special
expressions of gratitude and appreciation for their
actions during those trying times.
It is most gratifying to the President to know that you
and many of your colleagues in the Congress support the
Administration's efforts to insure that no disruptive
elements will be permitted to impinge upon the rights
of law-abiding citizens or disturb the vital processes
of our government.
The President is also most appreciative of your valued
support of his continuing efforts to conclude the war
in Vietnam with a just and lasting peace.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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May 27, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for sending me the Committee memo-
randum regarding the forthcoming hearings on
delays in governmental action on public works
projects. You may be assured I have noted the
contents and also shared them with others on
the staff.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
BILL
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Max Friedersdorf - FYI
NOTE: Cong. James Grover sent same info to Clark MacGregor
on 5/20 and an information copy was sent to Dick Cook
when the acknowledgment was written.
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COMMITTEE:
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
PUBLIC WORKS
HAMILTON
MARION
SUBCOMMITTEES:
MCMINN
MEIGS
House of Representatives
RIVERS AND HARBORS
MONROE
FLOOD CONTROL AND
POLK
INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
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SEQUATCHIE
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
May 21, 1971
Mr. William Timmons
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
You may or may not know about the hearings Jim
Wright of Texas expects to hold to find out
if there is red tape, unnecessary paper work and
built-in delays in the administration of public
works programs.
The enclosed is a copy of his recent memorandum
to me with a list of some of the examples of what
will be covered in the hearings.
You will know better than I whether Congressman
Wright is engaging in a pure political exercise
or whether the ground he intends to cover is subject
to review and in doing so he will be helpful to both
the Administration and the Congress.
I will welcome your observations.
Best regards.
MAY 22 1971
Sincerely,
Lather
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY
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1971
MEMORANDUM
May 4, 1971
Honorable Lamar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Lamar:
We soon will begin a uniquely interesting set of hearings, and
I thought you might like to have a piece of the action.
Our Subcommittee will hold public hearings in mid-June on the
subject of red tape, unnecessary paper work, and built in delays in the
whole range of Public Works programs - water pollution grants, flood
control, navigation, EDA grants and business loans, upstream watersheds,
highways, etc.
The enclosed sheet gives just a brief preview of some of the
things we already have unearthed.
If you have a community or a project in your District which
has been subjected to long and needless delay or to a particularly
frustrating experience in attempting to get action on a valid application,
this might be a good opportunity for you to draw public attention - and
the attention of the administrative agency - to the plight of your
constituents.
We think it might be very useful to have a few specific "case
histories" for presentation during the course of these hearings. Our
staff will look very carefully into each such incident called to our
attention, and if there seems to be a truly valid complaint or a needless
and frustrating delay, we will do our best to call attention to it in
such a way, hopefully, as to be helpful.
If you know of such a situation and would like to have it aired,
you could either drop me a letter explaining the circumstances or call
Extension 53274 and give the details verbally to Sal D'Amico or Paul Yates.
Very best personal regards.
Sincerely,
a Jim Wright, Chairman
Subcommittee on Investigations
and Oversight
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"RED TAPE" HEARINGS
As each program matures, there seems an inexorable tendency
to proliferate paper work, stretch out the processing phase, require
more and more "studies" and add new forms ad infinitum.
Result: Needed projects are delayed, bogged down in bureaucracy,
local interests become confused and frustrated, conscientious adminis-
trators lose enthusiasm, congressional intent is hopelessly diluted.
Some Examples:
1. EDA Program, designed to get things moving as fast as
possible in hard-hit unemployment areas.
Public Works Grants: In 1966, average processing time was
79 days, in 1970 it was 348 days.
Business Loans: In 1966, average processing time was 125
days; in 1970 it was 309 days.
Technical Assistance: In 1966, average processing time
was 49 days; in 1970 it was 157 days.
Fifty-seven percent of all applications take more than 6
months in processing. Twenty-four percent take more than a year.
One field administrator complains: Originally it took 30
pages to report on an average project. Today because of added paper
work requirements it takes 250 pages.
2. Highway Program
Federal Highway Administrator Frank Turner predicted this
year that additional hearings and reporting requirements will delay
the average highway project by an additional six months and require
an added 18 million pages of paper work each year.
3. Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects
In the 1940's the average time lag between congressional
survey resolution and beginning of actual construction on a ypical
flood control project may have been about 4 years. Today it may be
as much as 12 years.
There are indications that similar built-in delays have
been encrusted upon Water Pollution grants, Upstream Watershed
projects and other programs under jurisdiction of Public Works Com-
mittee.
Purpose of hearings is to identify the problem and find
ways to reduce red tape and eliminate all unnecessary delays.
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May 7, 1971
Dear LaMar:
This will acknowledge and thank you for your
letter to the President informing him of the
opposition voiced within your District to the
possibility that Mr. James Hoffa might receive
a Presidential pardon. I will bring these views
to the President's attention and also share them
with the appropriate persons on the staff.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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April 26, 1971
Dear Win:
Representative Ben Longley relayed your message to
me during the presentation by Senstor Howard Baker,
Representative LaMar Baker and a group of Tennes-
seans of the portrait by Gordon Wetmore of
Chattanooga. I fully understand the necessity for
your early departure from the Governors' Conference
and the reasons why you could not be with us today,
and E just wanted to let you know that you were missed.
Also, 1 would like to wish you the best of luck on your
legislative program.
II shall look forward to another opportunity to get
together in the near future. In the meantime, keep up
the good work!
With WRITE personal regards,
Sincerely,
14 Richard Ninon
Honorable Winfield Duan
Governor of Tennessee
Tennessee
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CC: Honorable Ben Longley
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May 12, 1971
Dear LaMar:
I would like to acknowledge and thank you
for sharing with the President the views
regarding welfare reform which you received
from Mrs. Walter H. Wiese, of Hixson,
Tennessee. Her comments, based on her first-
hand experience, are most informative and,
you may be assured, will be most helpful as
efforts continue to bring about needed reforms
of the welfare program.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E, Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
cc: w/incoming to Dick Nathan - for your information.
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April 29, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Enclosed are copies of a photograph
taken last Monday of you and your
fellow Tennesseans.
I have also requested additional
copies of the presentation of the
Suchy
photograph to the President and
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they will be forthcoming as soon
as possible.
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With best regard,
Sincerely,
William B. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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April 29, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Enclosed are copies of a photograph
taken last Monday of you and your
fellow Tennesseans.
I have also requested additional
copies of the presentation of the
photograph to the President and
they will be forthcoming as soon
as possible.
With best regard,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515
LAMAR BAKER
THIRD DISTRICT
TENNESSEE
MAY 4 1971
April 30, 1971
Mr. William E. Timmons
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Congressional Relations
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
I want to thank you for the reception we
received last Monday at the White House.
All of us were very impressed with the
presentation ceremony and appreciate all
of the effort you put into it.
I also want to thank you for taking us to
lunch I know the others appreciated it
as well.
Sincerely,
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
LB/db
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May 5, 1971
Dear LaMar:
1 am pleased to scknowledge, on the President's
behalf, your letter of endorsement for the
appointment of Mr. John L. Jenkins as Director
of the Office of Minority Business Enterprise.
Candidates for this appointment are being
evaluated within the Department of Commerce.
I have, therefore, submitted the name of
Mr. Jenkins to the appropriate persons at
the Department in order that your interest
may be known and so that Mr. Jenkins may be
given careful evaluation and consideration for
appointment.
With cordial regard,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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April 13, 1971
Dear Mr. Baker:
In Bill Timmons' absence, I am taking the
liberty of responding to your letter of
April 6 requesting that the President meet
with a delegation of ministers of the Church
of Christ who would like to present the
President with a commemorative copy of
the Holy Bible.
I will bring your request to Bill's attention
upon his return, and assure you we will make
every effort to comply.
Sincerely,
Max L. Friedersdorf
Special Assistant to
the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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April 5, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Many thanks for your letter of March 31
requesting that the President send greet-
ings to Mrs. Baxter Porter on the occasion
of her 100th birthday.
I am certain the President will be pleased
to send an appropriate message to Mrs.
Porter for her special day which was
April 2.
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
WET:nk
bec: Gwen King w/incoming
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lamar baker
1116 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
(202) 225-3271
COUNTIES:
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
MARION
MC MINN
MEIGS
house of Representatives
MONROE
POLK
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
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SEQUATCHIE
April 13, 1971
APR 14 1971
The Honorable William E. Timmons
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
Thank you for notifying us of the appointment of Tom
Korologos and Max Friedersdorf as Special Assistants to
the President for Congressional Relations.
Max Friedersdorf has already been in touch with the
office.
With best regards,
Sincerely,
Carlie
Charles Freburg
Administrative Assistant
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lamar baker
1116 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
(202) 225-3271
COUNTIES:
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
MARION
MCMINN
MEIGS
house of Representatives
MONROE
POLK
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
SEQUATCHIE
March 24, 1971
MAR 25 1971
The Honorable William E. Timmons
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
Many thanks for sending the copy of Setting The
Course - The First Year.
It will most certainly make a welcome addition to
my library. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Lamer LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
LB/bs
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Baher
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MAR 23 i971
Dear Howard:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 16, 1971,
concerning the U. S. Postal Service announcement of a plan to build
a bulk mail facility to serve the Memphis, Tennessee, area.
The announcements of the Bulk Mail Network consisted of part of my
testimony before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
on March 11. A news media kit containing five releases on different
aspects of my testimony before the Committee, including one on the
Bulk Mail Network, was made available to both the Senate and House
Post Offices in time for delivery to every Member of Congress in the
10:00 a.m. mail drop. The release in this kit concerning the Bulk
Mail Network listed the location of the bulk mail centers for which funds
have been allocated. In addition, it listed locations for similar facilities
which have been approved but not yet funded. As you will note on the
copy of the release which I have enclosed, Memphis, Tennessee, is
included in that listing. An additional individual release on the proposed
bulk mail facility for Memphis, listing further details of the program,
was delivered to the Senate and House Post Offices on March 11 in time
to be delivered to your office in the 2:00 p.m. mail drop.
The Senate and House Post Offices have confirmed that the media kit was
delivered in their 10:00 a.m. drops, and that the later additional release
was delivered in their 2:00 p.m. drops. As you know, the Senate and
House Post Offices are contract stations and are not under the direct
control of the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service has no control
over the management, the employees, or the operating procedures of
these post offices. The Senate and House Postmasters are responsible
directly to their respective Houses of Congress.
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2
It is our intention to provide the news media and Members of Congress
with simultaneous releases made by the U.S. Postal Service. You may
be assured that every effort will be made to supply future releases to
your office concurrently with the news media.
Sincerely,
Winton Red M.
Blount
Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr.
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
CFritzel;bjo
3/18/71
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April 21, 1971
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Dear Mr. Baker:
Your views on the decision in the
court martial of Lieutenant Calley
have been brought to the attention
of the President, who has requested
that I acknowledge receipt and thank
you. The concern that you have
shown in this case is appreciated.
Sincerely,
John W. Dean III
Counsel to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
JWD:sks
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
April 20, 1971
Dear Congressman Baker:
The President has requested that
I acknowledge receipt and thank
you for forwarding the comments
of your constituents in regard to
the decision in the court martial
of Lieutenant Calley. Your con-
cern in bringing these views to
his attention is appreciated.
Sincerely,
John W. Dean III
Counsel to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. c. 20515
JWD:hm
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
April 8, 1971
TO:
Betty
file
Office of Congressman LaMar Baker
FROM:
Bill Timmons' Office (V. Olson)
As per our conversation.
Enclosure: Check signed by Mrs. Agnes C. Hixemn
made out to Sign Systems.
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lamar baker
1116 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
COUNTIES:
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
MARION
MC MINN
MEIGS
house of Representatives
MONROE
POLK
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
SEQUATCHIE
FEB 13 1971
February 13, 1971
Mr. William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
I wanted to thank you very much for sending me
the two booklets entitled "Highlights of
Executive Reorganization," and a White Paper on
Revenue Sharing.
I know that I am going to find them most
helpful.
Thanks again.
Sincerely
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
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February 25, 1971
Dear Labiar:
Thank you for your letter to the President
expressing your support of the previously
stated position of several of your Republican
colleagues regarding the Department of
Health, Education, and Welfare staffing
patterno for the Dallas and Attacts Regional
Offices.
Your comments will be brought to the atten-
ties of the President. You may be assured
they will be given careful consideration.
With warms regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmass
Assistant to the President
Honorable Labiar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. c. 20515
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LAMAR baker
1116 LONGWORTH House OFFICE BUILDING
3D DISTRICT, TENNESSEE
COUNTIES:
BLEDSOE
BRADLEY
Congress of the United States
HAMILTON
MARION
MCMINN
MEIGS
House of Representatives
MONROE
POLK
RHEA
Washington, D.C. 20515
SEQUATCHIE
February 8, 1971
The Honorable William Timmons
Special Assistant to the
President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bill:
Many thanks for sending us the White House
Congressional Relations staff listing.
I am certain that this will be most helpful
to us in the weeks and months ahead. We
will be leaning on you, Bill, however, we'll
try not to bother you except with necessities.
Many thanks!
Lamar
Sincerely,
LaMar Baker
Member of Congress
LB/bs
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LA MAR baker
76 SOUTH CREST ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 37404
December 28, 1970
Mr. Richard K. Cook
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Cook:
It was thoughtful of you to express congratulations to me
upon my election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
I look forward to getting organized to some degree both
in Washington and here at home.
Your friendship and assistance are most highly valued.
Sincerely,
LaMar Baker
Congressman Elect-3rd District
LB:oc
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May 26, 1971
Dear Lahiar:
Thank you for your May 21 letter endorsing
the invitation extended to the President from
the National Association of Secondary School
Principals for him to address the organisation
during its annual convention in Anaheim next
March.
I will call your thoughtful letter to the Presi-
dont's attention at the first opportunity, as I
am sure be will be pleased to know of your
expression of interest. You may expect to
hear further shortly.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
May 27, 1971
Dear LaMar:
Thank you for sending me the Committee memo-
randum regarding the forthcoming hearings on
delays in governmental action on public works
projects. You may be assured have noted the
contents and also shared them with others on
the staff.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable LaMar Baker
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bee: w/incoming to Dick Cook - FYI
Max Friedersdorf - FYI
NOTE: Cong. James Grover sent same info to Clark MacGregor
on 5/20 and an information copy was sent to Dick Cook
when the acknowledgment was written.
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