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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: kdb
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Box 17
FOIA ID: F1997-066/6, D. Cohen
File Folder: Senior Staff Meeting Action Items - July 1982
Date: 08/13/2004
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SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-30-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Photo op today is with Foreign Minister Ali.
Speakes
2.
Taiwan: Congressional meeting on Taiwan at 1:30 should be put on
Speakes
the public schedule. Further guidance on issue is being prepared
Clark
by State and will arrive by 9:00. It was suggested that Laxalt or
Duberstein
Goldwater should serve as spokesman after the meeting; we may pro-
vide a letter or some sort of written guidance for them to refer to.
3.
Index of Leading Economic Indicators: Shows no change in June.
Figures for May have been revised, though, and show the index was
up 0.9% versus the earlier figure of +0.3%.
4.
Federalism: Conference of State Legislators ended with a close
Williamson
vote favoring neutrality on the issue until a final breakdown is
received on how the proposal will affect each state.
5.
Women's Equity Task Force: Suggestion was made that we consider
Gergen
releasing the report. Gergen, Dole, Harper, Darman, and Fuller
will discuss the subject and make a recommendation.
6.
Grain Agreement: Decision will be released at 10:15. Advance
Darman
notice calls are being made this morning to congressional and state
Speakes
officials, and to farm group leaders.
7.
Mid-Session Review: Is now ready for release; briefings will be
Wright
held this afternoon with a 3:30 embargo.
8.
Defense Budget: Dispute has arisen over President's position on
Speakes
defense budget for '84 and '85. Guidance is that the President
Duberstein
reserves his rights with respect to all categories in the '84 and
'85 budgets, just as Congress retains its flexibility in those cate-
gories; the President is adhering to the binding portion of the
resolution. It was decided not to release the decision memorandum
on this, though an explanatory statement may be issued.
9.
CBI: Kemp motion to restore CBI funds was defeated yesterday on
Duberstein
point of order raised by Whitten. We are working with Kasten on
this issue in the Senate, and Shultz is discussing the matter with
Whitten in the House.
10.
Abortion: Justice has filed an amicus brief in certain abortion
Fielding
cases before the Supreme Court; none of the cases go to the issue
Speakes
in Roe V. Wade. Our brief, in short, supports the power of states
to regulate abortion activity within their borders. Guidance on WH
involvement is that DOJ informed us that they intended to file the
brief, and we interposed no objection. The President has been made
aware of the situation.
11.
Urban League: Suggestion was made that President call the head of
Dole
the Urban League and ask that his best wishes be conveyed to the
convention. Dole will submit phone call request.
Senior Staff Meeting Action Items (7-30-82)
Page 2 of 2
ITEMS
ACTION
12. Iowa and K of C Speeches: Various issues to be included in
Gergen
speeches should be resolved in order for the President to be able
Darman
to work on the drafts over the weekend.
13. Airline Pilots: Packwood is now contending that earlier letter of
Darman
opposition from Stockman is inoperative. Fuller, Darman, Dole,
Fuller
Murphy and Wright will meet with Drew Lewis to discuss whether
compromise is possible. Legislative Strategy meeting will then be
held.
14. Employment Training Bill: Erlenborn has agreed to work with
Duberstein
Stockman and DOL to develop an acceptable package of amendments in
the House.
15. Legal Fee Cap Legislation: Bill is being developed at OMB that
Wright
will limit the amount of legal fees that can be recovered when
suing the government. No congressional sponsors have yet been
found, and the bill has not yet been cleared by WH.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-29-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Women's Equity Task Force: Guidance is that report was received
Speakes
at WH on June 28; it has not yet been discussed in CCLP, but will
Harper
be scheduled soon. The President did receive a brief oral report
on progress from Brad Reynolds, and urged them to continue their
efforts. The report itself should be considered a working paper
for now, and should not be made public. Also, at some future
point we should consider changing the executive order so that
reports are not required every quarter.
2.
Taiwan: Duberstein will set up Presidential meeting tomorrow with
Duberstein
Senators and Congressmen concerned about the Taiwan issue. Cicconi
Cicconi
will call to assure that the meeting is added to the President's
schedule.
3.
Employment Training Bill: President will meet with Congressman
Duberstein
Erlenborn at 3:45 on this subject; Secretary Donovan will be
Fuller
present.
4.
Tax Bill: Conference committee will meet on this subject through
Duberstein
next week; a report will likely be voted on the second week in
August.
5.
Budget: House has apparently decided to vote separately on indi-
Duberstein
vidual budget cuts; Duberstein is working on a strategy to deal
with this.
6.
Nuclear Freeze Resolution: Will be on House floor next Wednesday
Duberstein
or Thursday. The President has sent a letter to all members of
Clark
Congress outlining his position. OPL is working to obtain support
Dole
from outside groups, and informational presentation is being
planned by State, NSC and ACDA.
7.
Defense Authorization Bill: Aspin amendment added yesterday which
Duberstein
bars funds for anything in violation of SALT I or SALT II;
Duberstein will try to have provision dropped in conference. House
should finish work on this bill today, and will then take up the
supplemental.
8.
New Federalism: While there has been much criticism of our pro-
Williamson
posals at the Conference of State Legislators, they will probably
not vote on specifics of the plan.
9.
Grain Agreement: Once a decision has been made, State Department
Darman
will have 12 to 18 hours lead time for foreign consultations;
Clark
domestic consultations will start 3 hours before the press release
Speakes
is issued. On the issue itself, guidance is that the President is
still in the process of making a decision and is consulting with
the various parties.
10. Weicker: Regarding rumors that President will endorse Senator
Speakes
Weicker during his trip to Connecticut, guidance is that the
Rollins
President always supports the Republican Party's nominees.
Senior Staff Meeting Action Items (7-29-82)
Page 2 of 2
ITEMS
ACTION
11. Cabinet: Meeting originally planned for tomorrow will be cancelled. Fuller
12. Tuition Tax Credits: Meeting with private coalition will be held
Dole
tomorrow at 3:30.
13. CBI: Kemp will probably offer Administration's amendment to add
Duberstein
back $350M for CBI to the supplemental. Problem, though, is that
the issue of CBI could be submerged in a debate over the recent
human rights certification for El Salvador.
14. Mid-Session Review: Will go to print today; final draft was circu-
Darman
lated last night with comments due by noon today.
15. Black Colleges: Secretary Bell will hold a press conference con-
Gergen
cerning the report on the status of black colleges; preference is
Fuller
to do this today or Monday.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-28-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Cabinet meeting has been cancelled.
2.
News Conference: Opening statement will discuss the Balanced
Gergen
Budget Amendment and the economy in general. Pre-news conference
briefing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today. Any additional
briefing material should be forwarded by noon.
3.
Budget: Guidance regarding Rivlin testimony is that we feel her
Speakes
numbers are too high. It was also noted that recent decisions on
the defense budget are built into our estimates.
4.
Balanced Budget Amendment: In Senate yesterday we defeated amend-
Duberstein
ments by Wendell Ford, but accepted those offered by Domenici.
5.
Watt Letter: News reports indicate that Secretary Watt sent a
Fuller
second letter (to certain Congressmen and Senators) relating to
Israel. The letter apparently suggests that the U.S. might have
to go to war to protect Middle East oil supplies unless more energy
is produced domestically. Copy of letter should be obtained before
comments are made by WH.
6.
El Salvador: Guidance is that human rights certification signed
Speakes
by Shultz was a responsibility delegated to the State Department
8 months ago; such delegations are a routine management practice
due to the large number of reports to Congress required by law.
7.
General Supplemental: Version passed the House Appropriations
Wright
Committee yesterday. The bill provides for a 14% cut in WH, ex-
Duberstein
cluding WHO, OSTP, and USTR.
8.
Job Training Legislation: DOL has drafted a letter to go to the
Fuller
Hill explaining our position; the draft will be reviewed before
Darman
being sent.
9.
Black Colleges: Suggestion was made to give more exposure to
Gergen
Secretary Bell's report on status of black colleges; Harper will
Harper
double-check content of report prior to any briefing on the subject.
10. Grain Agreement: Darman will prepare a timetable for advance
Darman
notice calls on grain decision. The decision will not be officially
Gergen
released before the press conference, but the President will still
have to take questions on it; guidance is that the decision will
be announced shortly, and that we are still in the process of con-
sultations.
11. Democratic Institutions Study: Some reports indicate that bipar-
Clark
tisan approach on this may be in danger. Clark will check on
status.
12.
Tax Bill: Calls are presently being made concerning issue of
Duberstein
whether to go straight to conference from House Ways and Means
Committee (our preference), thus avoiding committee markup.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-27-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Issues lunch should be used to review press conference
Gergen
briefing material. Press conference briefing time will start at
Speakes
2:00; first hour will concentrate on foreign policy and second
hour on domestic. Press conference will be announced today; net-
works were alerted yesterday.
Photo op will be held during Future Farmers event.
Speakes
2.
Tuition Tax Credits: Meeting to discuss strategy with supportive
Darman
outside groups will be set up for Friday; JAB will chair. Legis-
Dole
lative Strategy Group will discuss subject prior to that meeting.
3.
CBI: JAB has received memo prepared by Clark which designates con-
Clark
tact points on the issue; memo is being handled through Darman.
Darman
House Appropriations Committee markup on supplemental today includes
CBI; there is a question, though, on whether State Department has
agreed to a funding level.
4.
Legislative Positions on Sensitive Issues: Memo has been circulated
which explains alert procedure OMB will follow on such issues; the
procedure will require each office to designate someone to act
quickly when calls or reports are received from OMB.
5.
Wilderness Areas: Memo circulated under new sensitive legislative
Wright
issue procedure; Administration position has been requested for
Rules Committee meeting late this morning. Current bill would ex-
clude drilling in wilderness areas forever. Suggestion was made
that we stay out of the issue, in part due to high level of con-
gressional support for it.
6.
Grain Agreement: Guidance is that President has not yet made a de-
Speakes
cision on this; there will be time for advance consultations with
interested parties prior to any announcement.
7.
National Conference of State Legislators: Meeting in Chicago.
Williamson
Resolution was passed yesterday that was supportive of the concepts
behind our Federalism proposal, though it did not deal with the
specifics of it.
8.
OFCCP Regulations: Labor will not move forward with the more con-
Fuller
troversial regulations, but they plan to publish certain non-
Darman
controversial changes which have been circulated for WH comment.
9.
Tax Bill: Letter is being sent to the Hill stating that Senate
Duberstein
action on "936" provisions regarding Puerto Rico is not acceptable;
Williamson
letter will not suggest any specific action, though.
10. Westway: Construction is held up by court order, though related
projects not subject to injunction are going forward.
Senior Staff Meeting Action Items (7-27-82)
Page 2 of 2
ITEMS
ACTION
11.
Budget: Alice Rivlin is testifying today and will probably project
Wright
a revised deficit of $140B; this is based largely on different eco-
nomic assumptions. Guidance on response to her testimony will be
needed.
12. Presidential Remarks: It was pointed out that we should not
Gergen
measure the importance of an event by the length of the remarks.
Cooperation of staff is requested in keeping Rose Garden remarks to
5 minutes. If press is not covering a particular event, remarks
should be prepared by the office responsible (not by the speech-
writing staff).
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-22-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Congressional time added from 10:00 to 11:00; meetings
Duberstein
with individual senators will be held to discuss the tax bill;
Speakes
meetings should not be made public. Signing ceremony today will
be open to press.
2.
Tax Bill: Senate will try to finish work tonight. A big vote
Duberstein
will occur this afternoon on move to knock out withholding on
interest and dividends.
3.
Defense Authorization Bill: We picked up 71 Democrats on success-
Duberstein
ful MX vote yesterday in the House; C-5B was also restored. Con-
sideration of bill will probably not be completed until next week.
4.
Economy: Weidenbaum's remarks yesterday were interpreted as
Speakes
stronger than he intended. Guidance is that 2nd quarter GNP
figures should be viewed cautiously.
5.
Busing Testimony: Has been circulated and no problems have been
Speakes
raised; questions should be referred to Justice.
6.
Tuition Tax Credits: Treasury statement that we oppose inclusion
Duberstein
of tuition tax credits in tax bill has led to questions about our
Dole
level of support for this proposal. It was pointed out that tui-
tion tax credits remains a high priority; a meeting will be held
to convey this to private groups supporting the proposal.
7.
Offshore Leasing: Yesterday Watt approved a plan to open most of
Fuller
the Continental Shelf to oil and exploration drilling. This had
been planned for some time; Fuller will obtain more detailed in-
formation from Interior.
8.
Mid-Session Review: Release will be delayed until next week.
9.
Nuclear Freeze Resolution: Letter outlining Administration posi-
Duberstein
tion will be sent to the Hill late today or tomorrow.
10. Firefighters: H.R. 756 was discussed. This bill would provide a
Fuller
one-time $50,000 payment to federal firefighters and Secret Service
agents killed in the line of duty. The President apparently made a
campaign commitment to support such legislation, but OMB sent a
letter of opposition to the Hill. Mark-up on the bill will be held
today. Fuller will attempt to resolve the issue.
Darman, Fuller and Wright will meet to discuss a mechanism for see-
Darman
ing that such issues are adequately circulated in WH prior to de-
cision.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-21-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Changes will add three CBI events today. President
Speakes
will meet CEO's in Oval Office at 10:30, after which several exec-
utives will brief in the press room; meet with ambassadors of CBI
countries (with photo op); and will dropby CBI Coalition reception
at 7:30 tonight (with press pool).
Meeting with PM Lee will include WH photos only.
There will be no press availability today.
2.
Economy: Preliminary 2nd quarter GNP shows 1.7% real growth; con-
sumer spending is up 3.0%. DOC economists yesterday stated they
feel the economy is getting stronger.
3.
Tax Bill: Votes will be held today on several key amendments, in-
Duberstein
cluding the issue of withholding on interest and dividends. Though
Fuller
votes will be difficult, Senator Baker feels the matter is in hand;
there is no organized opposition to the overall bill, only to spe-
cifics. Regarding Puerto Rico provision, Regan needs to send letter
to Hill today on acceptability of a "substantial manufacturing
test.
"
4.
Nuclear Freeze Resolution: NSC has prepared letter explaining our
Duberstein
position to Congress, but it will not be sent until after meeting
Clark
of Democratic Caucus.
5.
Mid-Session Review: Decision will be made today on whether to re-
Darman
lease this Friday.
Gergen
6.
Nursing Home Regulations: These were reviewed by the Regulatory
Task Force and were published on May 27.
7.
Defense Authorization Bill: This is now up in the House. DOD
Duberstein
feels they have the votes to win on the C-5B, but they do not yet
have a firm vote count regarding the MX.
8.
Federalism: Williamson will discuss with Baker, and will attempt
Williamson
to have paper ready soon for the President to consider.
9.
Barber Shop: Decision has been made that West Wing shop will be
for use of the President and Vice President only. We are studying
the possibility of a staff facility in EOB, but no decision has
been made.
10. WH Travel Office: Guidance is that account surplus is due to
Gergen
policy instituted during the Carter Administration to charge press
Darman
an extra 10% for travel cost; this was done during 1979-80. The
surplus payments will be refunded.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-20-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Hispanic meeting and Foreign Ministers' meeting will
Speakes
be covered by press. Background briefing will be held after
Foreign Ministers' meeting; we should attempt to diffuse impres-
sion that this is a "make-or-break" meeting.
2.
Cabinet Meeting: Will be held today at 2 p.m. to discuss Balanced
Fuller
Budget Amendment, South Florida Task Force, economic outlook and
budget update.
3.
Balanced Budget Amendment: Senate should pass Amendment by end
Duberstein
of week; we are working on a discharge petition in the House, and
are hoping to have it on the floor by September.
4.
Airline Pilots: Regarding War Risk Insurance Bill, Stockman
Fuller
letter reflects our position, though we are working with the Union
Duberstein
to find a possible compromise.
5.
OFCCP: Guidance is that we are continuing to review these regula-
Fuller
tions at the Labor Department.
6.
Mid-Session Review: This will be discussed with the President at
Darman
3:45 today, though decision to release it on Friday is probable.
Fuller
7.
Tax Bill: Votes will be held on this today and tomorrow. The
Duberstein
President is continuing to make calls.
8.
Nuclear Freeze Resolution: Yesterday we signed off on language
Duberstein
we feel will be acceptable to majority in both the Senate and
Clark
House. The position supports a verifiable freeze at reduced and
Gergen
equal levels. Decision is to make this position public after dis-
cussion with NSC, either through a letter of endorsement or by
issuing a statement.
9.
New York Times Story on Test Ban Decision: Due to leak and errors
Baker
in story, suggestion was made to go public with our decision.
Clark
Press is contending that, by this decision, the President is walk-
ing away from his arms control initiative. JAB will discuss with
Clark.
10. Economic Figures: There was little positive in the fact housing
permits increased slightly at same time starts were down 15%. Con-
cerning drop in the prime rate, we are encouraged but should not
overplay its significance.
11.
Steel: DOJ will bring an indictment today against Mitsui for steel
Fielding
import violations.
12. Nursing Home Regulations: Murphy will report on this tomorrow.
Murphy
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-19-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Captive Nations event and Hill trip are photo ops today.
Speakes
Packwood meeting will include Baker and Laxalt and will discuss
Rollins
latest polls for Senate races.
Event with Davis Cup team should include some camera coverage by
Gergen
sports publications.
2.
Balanced Budget Speech: Will be distributed to press in advance.
Gergen
Reference to support for Dole tax bill has been taken out, though
Darman
it may be restored if language can be found that could fit an en-
dorsement into the overall context of the speech.
3.
Airline Pilots: Issue involves post-layoff compensation for
Duberstein
pilots. Stockman has sent a letter opposing the bill, though our
Fuller
earlier understanding was that we would remain neutral. Duberstein
will organize a meeting early today where Stockman can present his
views and then a decision will be made.
4.
Housing Starts: Figures will not be out until this afternoon.
Weidenbaum
5.
Local Content Legislation: Now in Commerce Committee and is
Duberstein
scheduled for mark-up soon. We are trying to slow the bill in the
House while working with the Senate leadership to make certain it
does not move forward.
6.
Tax Bill: Suggested calls for President to make will be submitted
Duberstein
this morning. Secretary Regan has already made many calls on this
issue.
7.
CBI: Authorization will come up on the House floor within 10 days;
Duberstein
it will come up in the Senate in the next several weeks. We are
working with Jim Wright to get the appropriation portion of the
program passed.
8.
Dairy Supports: Block's program is being undermined at the present
Darman
time. Darman will schedule Legislative Strategy meeting to discuss
Duberstein
the issue.
9.
OFCCP Regulations: Small meeting is needed today to discuss
Fuller
whether to go ahead with the regulations, or hold them until after
the election; comments received vary on this question.
10. Mid-Session Review: Will probably be released on Friday, though
Gergen
small group will be assembled to discuss in detail beforehand.
General economic talking points are being drafted.
11. Defense Authorization: We will be closely involved in Congres-
Duberstein
sional activity on this subject all week.
Senior Staff Meeting Action Items (7-19-82)
Page 2 of 2
ITEMS
ACTION
12. NSC Meeting: Guidance is that it is OK to knock down press re-
Speakes
ports that meeting is on Middle East.
13. Appointments: We will announce new State Department personnel at
Speakes
10:00 today.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-16-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Unemployment Extension: We have opposed this when it has come up
in "clean" bills, but have taken no position on it in reconcilia-
tion process.
2.
Shultz: Will be sworn in this morning by the Attorney General.
3.
Governors' Meeting: Four governors, all former prosecutors, will
Williamson
meet with President today to discuss crime.
4.
Producer Price Index: Up 1.0% in June; 13.3% on an annualized
basis. It is possible we will have one more bad month due to in-
crease in energy prices.
5.
Federal Reserve: Guidance re criticism of Fed policy by Commerce
Speakes
Department economist is that he was speaking for himself and was
not representing Administration views.
6.
Nursing Home Regulations: HHS has proposed changes to ease in-
Murphy
spection requirements. Murphy will check on whether changes have
been reviewed by the Regulatory Task Force.
7.
Supplemental: Will be signed today without ceremony. Statement
Darman
will be drafted concerning amount of money saved by President's
vetoes.
8.
CBI: Will be considered on House floor in 2 weeks. We are work-
Duberstein
ing with Jim Wright to get appropriations mark-up scheduled.
President will attend events on July 21 sponsored by the private
Dole
coalition supporting the CBI; Dole will coordinate WH involvement
in the event.
9.
Airline Pilots: Issue involving War Risk Insurance Bill was
Dole
raised (OMB has sent a letter opposing this bill). Head of air-
Fuller
line pilots union will meet with E. Dole today to discuss the
issue; Fuller will also look into it.
10. Italian Bank Failure: This will affect Marine Midland Bank and,
Harper
to a lesser extent, several other U.S. banks.
11. RNC Ad: Advertising buy ends today; however, we may consider ex-
Atwater
tending it so the Democrats cannot claim the ad was pulled due to
criticism.
12. Anti-Drug Campaign: It was reported that state governments in
Harper
the U.S. will begin spraying marijuana with paraquat.
13. Tuition Tax Credits: Secretary Regan will present lead testimony
today.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-16-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Unemployment Extension: We have opposed this when it has come up
in "clean" bills, but have taken no position on it in reconcilia-
tion process.
2.
Shultz: Will be sworn in this morning by the Attorney General.
3.
Governors' Meeting: Four governors, all former prosecutors, will
Williamson
meet with President today to discuss crime.
4.
Producer Price Index: Up 1.0% in June; 13.3% on an annualized
basis. It is possible we will have one more bad month due to in-
crease in energy prices.
5.
Federal Reserve: Guidance re criticism of Fed policy by Commerce
Speakes
Department economist is that he was speaking for himself and was
not representing Administration views.
6.
Nursing Home Regulations: HHS has proposed changes to ease in-
Murphy
spection requirements. Murphy will check on whether changes have
been reviewed by the Regulatory Task Force.
7.
Supplemental: Will be signed today without ceremony. Statement
Darman
will be drafted concerning amount of money saved by President's
vetoes.
8.
CBI: Will be considered on House floor in 2 weeks. We are work-
Duberstein
ing with Jim Wright to get appropriations mark-up scheduled.
President will attend events on July 21 sponsored by the private
Dole
coalition supporting the CBI; Dole will coordinate WH involvement
in the event.
9.
Airline Pilots: Issue involving War Risk Insurance Bill was
Dole
raised (OMB has sent a letter opposing this bill). Head of air-
Fuller
line pilots union will meet with E. Dole today to discuss the
issue; Fuller will also look into it.
10. Italian Bank Failure: This will affect Marine Midland Bank and,
Harper
to a lesser extent, several other U.S. banks.
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)ACTED
12. Anti-Drug Campaign: It was reported that state governments in
Harper
the U.S. will begin spraying marijuana with paraquat.
13. Tuition Tax Credits: Secretary Regan will present lead testimony
today.
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ITEMS
ACTION
14. Former Treasury Secretaries: Group formed by Pete Peterson was
discussed. It was pointed out that, though they support entitle-
ment cuts, the group also favors more defense cuts; thus, they are
not in line with the President's economic program and are instead
advocating an alternative economic plan. Guidance is to deal with
the group as we would any other outside interest group: perhaps
meeting with them to hear their views, but without any special WH
channel.
15. Revised Economic Forecast: New fact sheet will be available soon.
Weidenbaum
The sheet should interpret the new figures and also, after internal
discussion, answer the question of whether the recession has bot-
tomed out.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-15-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Photo opportunity will be held during meeting with
Speakes
Jorge Blanco.
2.
Shutlz: If confirmed today, he may be sworn in at 5:15 in the
Clark
Rose Garden; NSC is drafting a Presidential statement.
3.
Private Sector Survey: Members of this group will receive special
Fuller
certificates, not commissions; membership will be held at 150 per
terms of the executive order.
4.
Baltimore Trip: It was pointed out that positive aspects of the
trip were diluted by unnecessary, negative comments from WH
sources; need to avoid such comments was again stressed.
5.
Supplemental: Conference committee reached agreement last night.
Wright
OMB is now reviewing it, and will probably recommend approval.
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6.
Presidential Appointees: Fielding will check into story that AG
Fielding
feels the WH, not FBI, should provide the Senate with background
on Presidential appointees.
7.
Southwestern Agricultural Disaster: Budget Review Board will meet
Darman
this afternoon to consider possible assistance payments; after
Fuller
decision, a group will meet to discuss how to make the announce-
ment.
8.
Balanced Budget: Meeting will be held today to discuss events
Deaver
planned for Monday.
9.
Federalism: Snelling comments reported today are probably a re-
Williamson
sult of the issue being unresolved with the elections approaching.
10. Cabinet Meeting: Will discuss long-term grain agreement and prod-
Fuller
uct liability.
11. Tax Bill: Fact that printed committee documents are now available
Duberstein
may increase problems with those affected. Bill will reach Senate
Darman
floor early next week. Duberstein is working on letter to Dole
and Baker indicating strong Presidential support; we must, however,
consider such a letter in light of our opposition to several
features of the bill. Entire issue will be discussed in Legislative
Strategy tomorrow.
12. Tuition Tax Credits: Regan agreed to present lead testimony.
13. Industrial Production Index: Figures for June are down 0.7%.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-14-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Photo op is during meeting with Suazo and on departure.
Speakes
2.
GOP Leadership Meeting: Howard Baker and Bob Michel (or Lott)
Duberstein
will speak with press after meeting.
3.
Iran-Iraq: A guidance statement has been drafted, but has not yet
Clark
been fully cleared.
Allin
4.
Manufacturer's Clause: Concerning veto override yesterday, sug-
gestion was made that we be conscious of the need to have our
position known well before bills pass that we might consider veto-
ing.
5.
Supplemental: Goes to conference this afternoon or tomorrow. It
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should be conveyed that we support the Senate version and oppose
the House-passed bill.
6.
Tax Bill: Meeting will be held with Washington representatives
Dole
of the business community at 1:30 in EOB 450; strong message of
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President's support for bill will be conveyed. Luncheon with
bankers on Thursday is still not certain. Stockman is studying
Gradison proposal currently being considered by House Ways and
Means Committee.
7.
Nuclear Freeze: NSC staff is working with House Republican staff
Clark
on an alternative proposal. McFarlane will brief on subject in
this morning's Leadership meeting; copy of talking points should
be sent to Darman.
8.
CBI: President may drop-by coalition reception on July 21 at the
Deaver
Pan American Union.
9.
Tuition Tax Credits: Suggestion is that Regan be asked to handle
Fuller
testimony, with Chapoton available on technical points.
10. Radio Marti: Has been successfully reported out. Enders memo on
Duberstein
subject has been received.
Clark
11. Lebanon: McPherson will brief at 10:00 on humanitarian aid to
Speakes
Lebanon.
12. Extension of Unemployment Benefits: News story that we are soft-
ening our position is not accurate.
13. Social Security Offsets: Jack Anderson column on subject has been
rebutted by detailed Schweiker memo.
14. Retail Sales: Figures announced yesterday were down 0.3%.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-13-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Leadership Meeting: Will be held today to brief on Lebanon and
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CBI; Percy and perhaps Zablocki should brief in Press Room after
Clark
first having a private conversation with the President. McPherson
will be added to briefing to discuss humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
Concerning CBI, guidance in response to questions is that we are
Speakes
beginning a push on the issue.
2.
Urban Policy Statement: Joint Economic Committee will begin hear-
ings today on this; Secretary Pierce will testify.
3.
CCEA: Report on New York transit car contract has been added to
Fuller
today's agenda.
4.
Tax Bill: Key points of business opposition include ACRS and
Dole
withholding provisions; in particular, we need to line up more
banking support. A luncheon will be set up on Thursday at which
the President will indicate the need for business support of the
package. Also, at meeting tomorrow, either EM or JAB will deliver
message of President's strong support for the bill.
5.
Veto Overrides: Will be attempted in the House on both the supple-
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mental and the manufacturer's clause bill. The House may succeed
in overriding the latter veto, but we are probably secure in the
Senate.
6.
Long-Term Grain Agreement: A problem has been caused by Block
Fuller
making public statements in favor of such an agreement. Guidance
Harper
is that the matter is still under policy review with no specific
timetable for decision.
7.
Silver Sales Report: Apparently the report has been held up (as
Harper
alleged in news story) due to need for certain certifications to
the Congress, such as that the silver is not necessary for military
purposes. Also, DOI is concerned that sales would unduly depress
silver prices.
8.
Anti-Crime Package: Howard Baker and Thurmond apparently bar-
Duberstein
gained away some desirable features, such as insanity defense, in
return for agreement on an early setting for floor action. The
bill, though still good, has lost the political advantages it had
earlier. Duberstein will talk with Baker and Thurmond and then ad-
vise on possible next steps.
9.
OFCCP Revised Regulations: Problem has arisen due to a misunder-
Harper
standing on what was cleared earlier. Harper will examine summary
Darman
for accuracy, and it will then be circulated for comment. Secretary
Fuller
Donovan should also be informed that the regulations have not yet
Murphy
been reviewed by the Regulatory Task Force. After above has oc-
curred, a meeting of interested parties will be held. Question con-
cerning revised regulations is mainly one of timing.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-12-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Schedule: Balanced budget statement outside will be photo
Speakes
opportunity. President will need to see revision of state-
ment by 10 a.m. this morning.
Concerning 4:15 meeting with CEO's, Dole will provide an up-
Dole
dated paper in advance.
2.
Supplemental: House Democratic leadership will decide today
Duberstein
whether to attempt to override the President's veto. The
House may add summer youth and Older Americans provisions to
the bill and then send it back to the Senate.
3.
Tax Bill: This may come up on Thursday, though more likely
Duberstein
next week. Russell Long will probably attempt to modify the
3rd year of the tax cut. The House Ways and Means Committee
will begin consideration of the issue next week.
4.
Shultz: Hearings start tomorrow at 9:30. We will receive a
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copy of his opening statement sometime today.
5.
Federalism Speech: President's edit of draft speech will be
Darman
returned this morning. Revised fact sheet will be prepared
Williamson
by Williamson and will be circulated today; fact sheet will
then be sent to the Hill before speech.
6.
Urban Policy Report: Was completed and sent to the Hill last
Fuller
week.
7.
Silver: Harper to check on news story alleging that report
Harper
on possible sales of stockpiled silver is being held up.
8.
Economic Forecast: Recent stories concerning doubts about
Weidenbaum
the timing of a recovery are not accurate. Paper is needed
for guidance purposes on new numbers that will soon be re-
leased.
9.
CBI: Meese made requested phone calls asking certain indi-
Clark
viduals to serve as co-chairmen of a private industry coali-
tion supporting the CBI. Clark will check into possible
problems of coordination involving the private coalition.
10.
Right to Life: President will tape a short statement for the
Darman
Right to Life convention. Draft will be circulated for re-
view.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-8-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
President's California Pension: Regarding allegations that re-
Gergen
ceipt of state pension is illegal, guidance is that OLC has
issued an opinion that this is not the type of emolument en-
visioned by the Constitution.
2.
Law of the Sea: Regarding news story that U.S. will refuse to
Gergen
sign treaty, guidance is that no announcement has been made and
we will not comment until then.
3.
Lebanon: Guidance re Soviet warning is that we have a policy of
Gergen
not commenting on correspondence with heads of governments.
4.
Rail Strike: OCA is still monitoring the situation. Fielding
Darman
has prepared a packet of documents for the President's signature;
Fuller
other materials are already in California. The President will
Fielding
act on receipt of letter from mediation board (probably today or
tomorrow). Both Duberstein and Dole should be given advance
notice.
5.
Tax Bill: Finance industry representatives are meeting with Hill
Dole
staff and may also be brought in for WH briefing/meeting. OPL
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will also be talking with NAM and Roundtable this week to seek
support. The bill will not be taken up before July 15.
6.
Anti-Crime Legislation: Thurmond has apparently removed provision
Duberstein
on insanity defense and modified other features in effort to get
a bill passed quickly.
7.
Urban Policy: Only portions of HUD report have been forwarded to
Darman
WH; complete copies should be forwarded for WH and OMB review
Fuller
today. Due to time constraints, only significant objections
should be raised.
8.
RNC Ad Campaign: Has drawn severe Democratic criticism, which
could indicate that ads are serving their intended purpose.
9.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance: Regulations are now being
Harper
reviewed by OPD; a decision will soon be made on whether to delay
or proceed.
10.
Paperwork Reduction Act: Meeting will be held with IRS, OMB and
Meese
DOJ to discuss differences. OMB will forward a position paper to
Wright
Ed Meese in advance of the meeting.
11.
Balanced Budget Amendment: Meeting will be held at 8:30 today to
Deaver
discuss kickoff event for next week.
Dole
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-7-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Federalism: Meeting will be held at 9:00 in EM's office to dis-
Williamson
cuss differences on Medicaid figures.
2.
Lebanon: Guidance is unchanged; further public comment should
be avoided.
3.
Rail Strike: Strike is possible this Sunday; OCA is monitoring
Fuller
the situation through DOL. The Counsel's office has prepared
Fielding
documents that may be needed in the event of a strike.
4.
Supplemental: The House will take up the Senate-passed version
Duberstein
on its return. Affected agencies are finding ways to stay in
Wright
operation, mainly through transfer of funds.
5.
Urban Policy: Meeting was held yesterday to consider document,
Harper
which is now felt to be substantially improved. HUD is presently
Gergen
doing a final rewrite. It was agreed that there would be no
release of the report prior to the President's return on Monday.
Harper will prepare a fact sheet on the report, and Gergen will
devise a communications plan.
6.
Tax Bill: Dole has prepared a fact sheet on the bill, which will
Duberstein
likely be taken up the week of July 19.
7.
Tuition Tax Credits: A hearing will be held in the Senate around
Duberstein
July 19 (we also have a hearing date committed for the enterprise
zones proposal). It was agreed that the tuition tax credit should
not be tied to the tax bill.
8.
Federal Contract Compliance: Regulations have been prepared; in-
Fuller
formation re minority contracts will be circulated on a limited
Darman
basis.
9.
Shultz: Financial papers should be ready for transmittal this
Fielding
morning. Guidance is that Haig is now gone and that Stoessel is
acting Secretary.
10.
Sandra O'Connor: Gergen will assemble some news articles to pro-
Gergen
vide the President with an assessment of O'Connor's first term on
the Court.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-6-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Lebanon: Guidance re possible use of U.S. peace-keeping force
Gergen
is "no comment" until 9:30; at that point we will answer ques-
tions on the subject. Senior staff was informed that President
has agreed in principle to provide some U.S. forces to guarantee
a secure withdrawal for the PLO.
2.
Shultz: Cutler is assisting Shultz in finishing required papers.
Gergen
Nomination went to the Senate on Friday. Haig is still here, and
Fielding
guidance is that the time for transfer of authority will be
worked out between the two men.
3.
Urban Policy: Meeting will be held with Secretary Pierce at 10:30
Harper
to discuss the report previously circulated.
4.
Supplemental: EM will check with Duberstein on status.
Meese
5.
Tax Bill: Situation has not changed since late Friday. Harper
Harper
and Dole will assemble more detailed information on certain
Dole
aspects of the bill.
6.
President's Schedule: The President will visit a senior citizens'
Gergen
center today; remarks for that session will be reviewed before
being forwarded. This afternoon the President will have an off-
the-record meeting with the Los Angeles Times editorial board.
7.
RNC: Advertising campaign will begin today, with first spot con-
centrating on 7.4% Social Security COLA. WHCA has the spots on
tape.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (7-X-82)
ITEMS
ACTION
1.
Personnel: Announcements will be made today that Everett Alvarez
Speakes
will be the new Deputy Administrator at VA, and that Jerry Jordan
is resigning from CEA.
2.
Shultz: Nomination will be sent up today. Hearings will probably
Duberstein
start on July 13.
3.
Supplemental: Will not be considered until the House returns;
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delay will probably lead to a major furlough at HHS.
Wright
4.
Unemployment: When figures come out, Weidenbaum should forward
Weidenbaum
them to Deaver in California.
5.
Urban Policy: Draft of report will be circulated for comment
Darman
prior to submission to Congress next week.
6.
Tax Bill: Markup will occur today in Finance Committee; so far,
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package is consistent with what we asked for; gas tax has been re-
moved. Also, business community is not very upset about the
leasing changes.
7.
Edwards AFB Speech: Principles to be included in speech on space
Darman
policy have been agreed on; two persons will be available to give
background briefings.
8.
Manufacturer's Clause Legislation: Thurmond bill on subject has
Darman
been received and is being circulated. There is some disagreement
with the bill.
9.
CBI: Questions on CBI from outside can be referred to Enders'
office at State Department.