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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: dlb/bcb
File Folder: JW Cicconi Memos to Baker, Jan-Jun 1984[1of3]
Date: 2/17/98
OA-10792 Box 4
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DATE
RESTRICTION
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1. minutes
Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs, (p.2), 1p..
12/20/83
PS
2. memo
J.W. Cicconi to James A. Baker III re Cabinet Council
2/10/84
P5
on Management and Administration, 1p.
3. memo
Cicconi to Baker re Regulatory Reform Effort, 2p.
2/14/84
P5
CBS 10/18/00
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DATE
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1. minutes
Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs, (p.2), 1p..
12/20/83
P5
2. memo
J. W. Cicconi to James A. Baker III re Cabinet Council
2/10/84
P5
on Management and Administration, 1p.
3. memo
Cicconi to Baker re Regulatory Reform Effort, 2p.
2/14/84
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P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA].
FOIA].
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[(b)(4) of the FOIA].
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P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of
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the FOIA].
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[(b)(8) of the FOIA].
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the FOIA].
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 3, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Securities and Exchange Commission
For your information:
Very shortly there will be two Democratic vacancies on the SEC
since Barbara Thomas and Bevis Longstreth will be leaving the seats
they now occupy.
I have spoken with White House Personnel about a woman named Ilana
Peters as a possibility for one of the two vacancies. She is a
black attorney with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher and is reportedly
very experienced in securities litigation. I am told that the
Attorney General is acquainted with Ms. Peters and is quite high
on her.
JAB
I've since been told that Personnel has
interviewed Peters and was impressed w/
her, so she's very much in The running.
Juny3
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 3, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Inform
SUBJECT:
Youssef Akbar
For your information:
After receiving Youssef Akbar's resume, I sent it on to Personnel
with the attached cover memo. Joe Salgado subsequently talked
with VOA, and I have been told that Mr. Akbar has already been
interviewed. He is due to come in again soon for a broadcast test.
I was told that VOA was impressed with Mr. Akbar. If he checks
out as a broadcaster, he would have to be employed on a contract
basis due to his nationality.
JAB You'd asked about Jr this
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 9, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JOE SALGADO
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Ave
W
SUBJECT:
Resume of Youssef Akbar
Attached is the resume of Youssef Akbar, about whom we have spoken
previously.
Jim Baker would appreciate it if you could arrange an interview
for Mr. Akbar at the Voice of America. He is interested in helping
with VOA broadcasts to Iran, and Mr. Baker feels he could be quite
helpful in that regard. I would appreciate it if you could let me
know the outcome of this.
Thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 4, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
NI Am
SUBJECT:
Report on School Discipline
The recently completed report of the Working Group on School
Violence/Discipline was discussed briefly with the President at
yesterday's CCHR meeting. The report concluded that discipline
was a growing problem, especially in secondary schools, and
that it impedes directly our efforts to improve the quality of
education. It cited some interesting examples of inner city
"problem" schools where attendance and test scores improved
dramatically after the imposition of strict disciplinary codes.
The report's key recommendation was that the President exert
leadership by calling attention to the problem, mainly through
speeches and opportunities for education-oriented remarks. The
President was very supportive of the report and indicated his
willingness to speak out on the problem.
CC: Richard G. Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 5, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Am
SUBJECT:
Organ Transplant Policy
At the recent CCHR meeting with the President, discussion centered
on the need to develop a policy regarding organ transplants in
general, and liver transplants in particular. The latter has
become a safer, more common procedure (at least on a relative basis),
though it remains quite expensive. You will recall, of course, that
the President has had some personal involvement in publicizing the
liver tranplant issue.
On general points, Secretary Heckler recommended that:
1. A presidential commission be formed to study and
recommend a federal policy on transplants. Such
a group would include people eminent in medicine,
economics, etc.
2. The Administration should take a strong position
against the sale of organs, a possibility which
could develop as transplants become more common.
The AMA concurs with this. Legislation has been
introduced that would place a federal ban on the
sale of nonrenewable organs, and it has strong
congressional support.
3. The voluntary, private clearinghouse system for
organ procurement should be maintained. Though
some members of Congress support creation of a
federal procurement clearinghouse, HHS feels the
present private system is doing a good job and
should be strengthened.
The more specific liver transplant issue involves the degree of
Medicare coverage which the Administration should support. The
question is significant because it will set a precedent for other,
similar surgery, including heart transplants. It was decided
that HHS would work with OMB and OPD to develop a consensus
recommendation. (There already seems to be agreement to cover
biliary atresia, a disease which largely affects children such as
those with whom the President was involved. Transplants in cases
of biliary atresia are considered safer and have a higher degree
of success than in other cases.)
CC: Richard G. Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
Jan 6, 1984
TO: JAB III
FYI, Mike Deaver has approved the
request for a Presidential videotape
for the One Hundred Club banquet in
Houston honoring USSS agent Tim
McCarthy.
This was the subject George Bolin
called and asked that you arrange.
Am working out details in conjunction
with him.
JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 6, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI AWC
SUBJECT:
CCMA Meeting with the President
Yesterday, the Cabinet Council on Management and Administration met
with the President to discuss the following subjects:
1. Paperwork Reduction: Chris DeMuth reported that
the Administration has substantially surpassed
the reduction goals set in the Paperwork Reduction
Act, eliminating over 32% of the 1980 federal
paperwork burden. The FY83 reduction of 11%
eliminated over 140 million hours of paperwork
burden. The FY 1984 reduction goal has been set
at 6.5%.
2. Border Inspection: Border inspection is a respon-
sibility now divided between INS, Customs, and
others. The present system of divided responsibility
is duplicative and causes unnecessary delays for the
passenger who, in many cases must face two different
inspections. Since 1948, various studies have recom-
mended that the function be consolidated. The Grace
Commission also urged consolidation, and recently a
number of congressional committees with jurisdiction
in the area have done likewise. A working group has
agreed on a consolidation plan that would give Customs
primary responsibility for passenger inspections at
air and sea terminals, and INS primary responsibility
at land ports of entry. This plan would result in a
slight FTE shift to INS, and would have a negligible
budget impact overall. We will need legislation to
implement this plan and have not yet determined
whether to seek a general reorganization authority
or to simply make the changes by specific statute.
Public employee unions can be expected to oppose any
change in the status quo, and will fight this plan on
the Hill.
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
January 6, 1983
Page Two
3. Position Management: It was mentioned that the
federal government has over the past 10 years
experienced a grade level "creep" of employees
into higher salary grades. OPM and OMB have pro-
posed a goal of 8% reduction in GS-11 to GS-15
positions by the end of FY88. This would be
accomplished through attrition, without RIFs, and
would be assigned to the agencies in the form of
equivalent budget cuts (not FTE's). Secretary
Weinberger said he concurred provided there is
flexibility in the application of reductions since
certain agencies, such as DOD and HHS, have a
higher percentage of technical occupations (e.g.
doctors in the Health Service).
4. Publications Reduction: Joe Wright reported that
over 16,000 government publications have been elimi-
nated since the President took office. Last year
3,800 were eliminated, and another 3,100 were reduced.
(One of Joe's favorites was "A Tour of Trees at Fort
Levenworth": it listed location of all trees and
their height, but had to be reprinted every year
because the trees insisted on growing.)
5. Inspectors General Report: The President was updated
on the money saved by the organized Inspectors General
effort. Since the program was started, over $31 billion
has been saved, including $8.4 billion in the last six
months. There has been a marked increase in "hot line"
reports of waste and fraud, investigations conducted,
and the number of successful prosecutions.
CC: Richard G. Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Jan 10, 1984
TO: JAB III
Harold Chamberlain of Houston was
calling you about an American
employee of Aramco who has been
jailed by the Saudis for manufacture
and sale of alcohol. Chamberlain's
law firm is representing the man,
who has been sentenced to 2 years
in jail and 200 lashes by a Saudi
court.
I checked with the State Dept, who
told me there was very little they
could do given the severity of
the crime under Islamic law. They
also mentioned that the 200 lashes
is not life-threatening, and is
"done with the intent of humiliating
and not to cause physical harm."
I conveyed to Chamberlain that
State was aware of the case, but
that there was really nothing we
could do to help.
JC
JAMES W. CICCONI
Office of James A. Baker, III
456-2174
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
International Conference on Population
Several months ago we met with former Ambassador Marshall Green and
General William Westmoreland regarding world population problems
and their organization's efforts. As that time, they requested
your support for Bill Draper to head the U.S. delegation to the
International Conference on Population to be held this August in
Mexico City. A major reason was the fact that Bill Draper's father
helped found the Population Crisis Committee, an organization in
which Bill remains quite involved (Green and Westmoreland are also
members).
After pursuing the matter, I was advised that anti-abortion groups
claim the Population Crisis Committee supports abortion in Third
World countries. Under these circumstances, Personnel felt it un-
wise to push Draper as delegation head. I agreed with this conclu-
sion, since their contention would cause controversy without regard
to the truth of the situation. However, I asked that Draper be
included as a high-ranking member of the delegation, and was given
assurances to that effect.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Aim
SUBJECT:
Monetary Policy
During today's CCEA meeting, the President was briefed on monetary
policy. The relevant charts are attached.
The short discussion centered on Milton Friedman's prediction that
a dramatic economic slowdown will develop early this year as a
result of a significant drop in the growth of Ml since July of last
year. Even though growth has picked up slightly, Friedman argued
that a new slowdown, perhaps even a recession, is now "baked in the
cake." Feldstein, Regan, and most of the other economists who met
with the President yesterday disputed Friedman's analysis. Feldstein
in particular argued that economic growth should continue provided
that Ml growth assumes a more normal pace (as it shows every sign of
doing).
Marty went on to say that the most significant point in the attached
charts is that the Fed is now within its target ranges on all three
money stock measures. He predicted that the new Ml growth target
range will be between 4% and 8% (starting from near the September
1983 base).
CC: Richard G. Darman
all 3 now w/in ranges.
Fed Rea. has set for them;
GROWTH RATES
most impt. pt.
Behavior of M1 in 1983
MF does not share view of Friedman
Short-Term (3-mos.) ending:
and others that dramatic slowdown
1983: Jan.
11.9
$ Billions is baked in the cake for
Feb.
14.7
early this yr.
Mar.
18.0
535
Apr. 12.9
May 12.2
9%
8%
June 13.5
530
July 15.6
Aug.
7.7
525
new likely fargets
4%
Sept. 4.1
Oct.
1.8
Nov.
1.2
520
Dec.e
3.4
5%
Medium-Term (6-mos.) ending:
515
1983: Jan.
13.0
Feb.
14.1
510
Mar. 15.0
Apr. 13.6
505
May
14.3
June 14.5
July 13.8
500
Aug. 11.5
Sept. 9.5
8%
Oct.
7.8
495
Nov.
3.9
Dec. e 3.1
490
Long-Term (12-mos.) ending:
1983: Jan.
8.0
485
Feb.
9.6
Mar.
11.0
480
4%
Apr.
11.7
May
12.7
June 13.5
475
July 13.9
Aug. 13.5
470
Sept. 12.6
NDJFMAMJJASOND
Oct. 11.5
Nov.
10.2
Dec. e 9.0
1982
1983
Source: Federal Reserve
Behavior of M2 in 1983
GROWTH RATES
Short-Term (3-mos.) ending:
1983: Jan.
16.8
$ Billions
Feb.
24.8
Mar.
24.8
2225
Apr.
13.4
May
8.5
2200
10%
June
9.3
July
10.4
Aug.
7.9
2175
Sept.
6.0
Oct.
6.6
Nov.
7.7
2150
7%
Medium-Term (6-mos.) ending:
1983: Jan.
12.3
2125
Feb.
15.4
Mar.
17.9
2100
Apr.
18.1
May
17.1
June
14.9
2075
July
10.9
Aug.
8.8
Sept.
8.1
2050
Oct.
8.0
Nov.
7.3
2025
Long-Term (12-mos.) ending:
1983: Jan.
10.4
2000
Feb.
11.9
Mar.
13.0
Apr.
13.7
1975
May
14.1
June
14.3
July
14.1
1950
Aug.
13.7
Sept. 13.1
Oct.
12.3
1925
Nov.
11.3
ONOSVITWYWITON
1982
1983
Source: Federal Reserve
Behavior of M3 in 1983
GROWTH RATE
Short-Term (3 mos.) ending:
$ Billions
1983: Jan.
8.5
Feb.
10.9
2625
Mar.
12.4
Apr.
8.7
9.5%
May
7.3
2600
June
9.0
July
9.7
Aug.
8.4
2575
Sept.
7.6
Oct.
8.3
Nov.
9.5
2550
Medium-Term (6 mos. ) ending:
1983: Jan.
9.9
2525
Feb.
9.5
Mar.
10.0
2500
6.5%
Apr.
9.6
May
9.5
June
9.8
2475
July
8.8
Aug.
8.4
Sept.
8.5
Oct.
8.7
2450
Nov.
8.7
Long-Term (12 mos.) ending:
2425
1983: Jan.
10.7
Feb.
10.9
Mar.
10.9
2400
Apr.
10.7
May
10.4
June
10.1
2375
July
9.6
Aug.
9.2
2350
Sept.
9.1
Oct.
9.0
Nov.
9.0
1982
1983
Source: Federal Reserve
DEFINITION OF MONEY STOCK MEASURES
Ml -- sum of currency, travelers checks, demand
deposits and other checkable deposits
M2 -- Ml plus overnight RPs and Eurodollars,
MMMF balances (general purpose and broker/
dealer), MMDAs, and savings and small
time deposits
M3 -- M2 plus large time deposits, term RPs
and institution-only MMMF balances
TARGET RANGES
Ml -- (a) 4% to 8% growth from the Q-IV '82
average level. Target used until
June '83.
(b) 5% to 9% growth from the Q-II '83
average level. Target used since
June '83.
(c) 4% to 8% growth from a Q-IV '83
average level is the tentative
target for 1984.
M2 -- 78 to 10% growth from the February-March
average level.
M3 -- 6.5% to 9.5% growth from the Q-IV '82
average level.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Federal Credit Policy
The CCEA has forwarded to the President the following general
recommendations on federal credit policy:
1. Support Congressional efforts to move
off-budget lending onto the unified
budget. This would not effect the
FY85 budget, but in future years would
make the on-budget deficit appear
larger by $5 to $10 billion.
2. Urge Congress to include the federal
credit budget in its budget resolution
process. The Administration already
develops a credit budget with its
formal budget submission, but Congress
does not include it in the budget
resolution process. Thus, it is not
given the same degree of oversight as
other budget issues.
3.
Issue a statement of Administration
credit policy. This would, for example,
require new legislative proposals to
contain information regarding any
subsidies in loan programs; require
that interest rates on direct loans be
related to market rates and not fixed
at a specific level (which can later
become outmoded); and would mandate
loan guarantees of less than the usual
100% in order to encourage risk sharing
by the private sector.
The President will probably issue his decisions soon on the above
recommendations.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI Am
SUBJECT:
Tsongas Announcement
Lee Verstandig called me and asked that I pass on the following:
Senator Tsongas is expected to announce that he is stepping down at
a 2:00 press conference today. The speculation in Massachusetts is
that he cut a deal with Governor Dukakis, who will appoint himself
to fill the vacant Senate seat. The press is also speculating that
likely Republican candidates include Margaret Heckler, Elliott
Richardson, and Andy Card (of the IGA staff).
Janice Burton
cong Hal Dane in
for 10 minutes- -
re ninke war -
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
13 January 1984
TO: JAB III
Attached is material summarizing
the Cabinet Council discussion
regarding whether to expand
Gov. DuPont's program into a
national effort.
After the meeting, I tried to
explore some other options for
setting up such a program with
several of the principals, but
struck out. (My thoughts were
pointed toward doing it as an
experimental program in some key
areas- very low cost, yet still
gives us the political benefits
a la enterprise zones.)
I am not aware of any further
discussion of this since the
December 20th meeting.
JC
MINUTES
CABINET COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
December 20, 1983
8:45 a.m.
Roosevelt Room
Attendees: Messrs. Regan, Bell, Brock, Feldstein, Porter, Ford,
Jones, Lyng, Simmons, Baroody, Benjamin, Cicconi,
Cogan, Gibson, McAllister, Neal, Platt, and Li, and
Ms. Whittlesey and Ms. Risque.
1. Report of the Working Group on Unemployment and Unemployment
Compensation
Mr. Cogan presented a report of the Working Group on
Unemployment and Unemployment Compensation which conducted
economic policy study number 7: Reaching Full Employment.
The Working Group report focused on youth unemployment,
reviewing the history of Federal youth employment and training
programs, discussing the effects of the Federal minimum wage
on youth employment, and presenting for Cabinet Council
decision two issues: (1) a proposal to establish a national
school-to-work transition program; and (2) extension of the
Targeted Jobs Tax Credit program.
Mr. Cogan noted that despite the plethora of Federal programs
over the years designed to reduce youth unemployment,
including public service employment, tax credits, and job
skill training programs, youth unemployment remains stubbornly
high. In fact, the youth unemployment rate today is
approximately as high as it was immediately after World War
II.
The Reagan Administration's major effort to reduce youth
unemployment is embodied in the Job Training Partnership Act
(JTPA) of 1982. Mr. Cogan estimated that a total of about
$2.4 billion is being spent in FY1984 on youth employment and
training programs, including JTPA block grants, the Summer
Youth Employment Program, Job Corps, and available funds from
the Employment Service.
National School-to Work Transition Program
The first issue presented for Cabinet Council discussion was a
proposal to establish a national school-to-work transition
program modeled after a demonstration started in Delaware by
Governor du Pont and now replicated in seven other States as
the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program. The JAG model
Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs
Minutes
December 20, 1983
Page two
is designed to serve high school seniors not planning to pursue
post-secondary school education and who are likely to experience
difficulty finding a job after graduation. The program places
counselors and job specialists in local high schools to provide
participating seniors with job search assistance.
Mr. Cogan pointed out several problems with the evaluations and
field reviews of JAG and its predecessor, Jobs for Delaware
Graduates (JDG). The 88 percent JDG placement rate includes
participants who attend post-secondary school and enlist in the
military. Adjusting for those factors results in a 42 percent
placement rate, which is still much better than the rate under
the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. However,
a field review revealed that many of the participants considered
placed in jobs were people working in the same job they held
during school or in the previous summer.
The Working Group presented two options:
(1) Proposing or supporting separate legislation to authorize
a national school-to-work transition program at $300
million in FY1985, increasing to $1 billion in FY1988; or
(2) Encouraging States and localities to use existing
authority and flexibility to establish school-to-work
transition programs modeled after JAG.
The discussion noted the creativity of Governor du Pont in
developing the JAG program, and several considerations in
whether to recommend a federal national program:
(1) The program would require large budget resources at a time
marger
were reasons these the
when the need to reduce federal budget deficits is acute.
(2) Congress would likely expand the scope and cost of the
program.
(3) The program would not address the needs of the 26-27
percent of students entering the 9th grade who eventually
do not graduate from high school.
(4) There already exists substantial flexibility in JTPA and
the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended, for States and
localities to establish school-to-work transition programs
modeled after JAG if they choose.
I'm not steps aware.
The Council recommended that the Administration encourage
States and localities to use existing authority to establish
any
school-to-work transition programs. The Council also
to
to
do
40,
recommended that the Administration strongly press for its
howeffer.
proposals for a job voucher and youth employment opportunity
wage in the State of the Union Address and in the upcoming
session of Congress.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI Am
SUBJECT:
President's Advisory Committee on
Mediation and Conciliation
For your information:
The President will soon receive a memorandum proposing that he
create, by executive order, a "President's Advisory Committee on
Mediation and Conciliation." This group would consist of twelve
members appointed by the President; the director of the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) would be designated as
chairman.
This committee would advise on "methods of improving the efficiency
of arbitration of disputes which arise under collective bargaining
agreements," and on ways of strengthening the effectiveness of
bilateral dispute-resolution mechanisms. The committee would also
be charged with reviewing FMCS regulations on arbitration and
mediation procedures, making recommendations to the President with-
in nine months. This group would not advise on particular labor
disputes.
On its face, creation of this committee poses no serious problems.
However, organized labor may develop concerns about possible
recommendations in areas which are quite sensitive to them. The
development of such concerns could easily be avoided if labor is
well represented on the committee.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 3, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI Air
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Activities
For your information:
1. Budget: IGA will soon mail out copies of the budget
to state and local officials. This has been done
for the last three years, and is a "courtesy contact"
that Lee feels is important. There is some question
about who pays the costs, but Lee is attempting to
work that out with John Rogers.
2. Line-Item Veto: Lee is working with various governors
and state legislative leaders to secure resolutions
urging their congressional delegations to support
granting the President line-item veto authority.
3. Notice of Presidential Visits: Governor Thompson
apparently asked if it would be possible to give him
a bit more advance notice when the President is going
to be in his state. He complained that this time he
read it first in the newspaper. (Lee was asked to
hold off telling him until Friday for a Tuesday
visit.) Thompson's schedule was apparently quite
heavy and required a great deal of readjustment. Lee
took care of Thompson in this instance, but says such
complaints have occurred previously. I suggested he
talk with Bill Henkel or Mike McManus to see if more
notice can be given.
4. 50 States Project: Lee has had several "advice"
sessions with Faith Whittlesey to discuss this project.
In turn, I have met with Lee, and also with his
assistants who analyzed the projects, to hear their
views on Trudi Morrison's work and her proposals for
this year. I will have a memo on the 50 States Project
for you shortly.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb. 8, 1984
TO: JAB III
For your information:
Two weeks ago the footwear industry
filed a petition with the ITC
asking for a "temporary, five-year
period of quotas on nonrubber
footwear from all foreign sources. "
This industry is directly blaming
the Administration for the surge
in imports, which they say has
reached 54% since 1981 (when the
President terminated the import
relief program set up in 1977 as
a result of an earlier ITC ruling).
This is one of many protectionist
issues we will face this year.
The group filing the petition in-
cludes two AFL-CIO footwear unions.
Sen. Cohen and Cong. Bill Alexander
are the main congressional torch-
bearers on this.
JC
no action
JAB notes
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10 Feb 1984
TO: JAB III
RE: Cabinet Council on Management
and Administration (CCMA)
I know that Don Devine has spoken
with you about chairing the CCMA.
I think you ought to give thought
to two other options, though:
1. Ask Ed Meese to retain the CCMA
chairmanship. EM has a real
interest in this area, and has
done a lot. His interest should
not diminish at Justice, and it
would be a nice gesture.
2.
Ask OMB to assume the chair.
01/2
In practical terms, this will
mean that Joe Wright would
chair CCMA. OMB has a strong
at
claim because, by law, they
are charged with efforts to
coordinate management within the
executive branch.
form
I think either is preferable to the
Devine option, but frankly think the
best idea is to leave things as they
approved Remind
are with Ed Meese as chairman.
Thank JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Regulatory Reform Effort
The CCEA has recently been discussing the future of the regulatory
reform effort now that the Vice President's Task Force has been
disbanded. There was agreement that some sort of Cabinet or White
House level oversight is desirable, and Chris DeMuth was asked to
make recommendations.
In short, Chris' plan is as follows:
1. Each regulatory agency would prepare a document
setting forth their regulatory policy plans for
the coming year;
2. OMB would review the agency plans;
3. Agency regulatory plans would then be reviewed
and approved by both CCEA and the President; and
4. Final agency regulatory plans would be compiled
into a single Administration policy document that
would be published and distributed. This would be
similar to the annual budget document: it would
set forth regulatory themes and initiatives, and
would contain a detailed appendix of regulatory
plans.
Points #1 and #2 are done at present, and their continuation would
probably be unopposed. The other points pose problems though. I
indicated some concern, for example, about the need for the
President to review regulatory plans. This would either involve
him in needless detail, or would be so general as to be useless.
Also, step #4 is probably unwise. Publishing the regulatory plans
each year would set up targets for special interest pressure well
in advance of normal notice-and-comment periods. We would be
subject to criticism of any controversial plans, even if we never
follow through with proposed regulations; if we do follow through,
we will be hit a second time by lobbies which have had ample time
to mobilize. Also, a published document virtually invites con-
gressional oversight hearings.
Members of CCEA seemed to have their own reservations, largely rooted
in their view that the plan would centralize regulatory authority in
OMB. The Council will have another discussion of this proposal in
the near future, and some modifications will probably be made.
CC: Richard G. Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 15, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
James W. Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Information Conveyed by Lyn Nofziger
Attached are some one-page summaries prepared by OPD on
the additional religious liberty issues raised in the
Jarmin memo (which was forwarded by Lyn Nofziger). They
provide good background, along with suggested guidance
on each of the side issues that might be raised in the
"700 Club" interview.
I think the "Task Force on Religious Liberty" is an idea
worth considering. There are a number of concerns which
fall into this category, and it would be good to have a
distinguished group take a concerted look at them. However,
this should not be a Presidential group; instead, I would
suggest that it be an Attorney General's Task Force akin to
those formed on various subjects by William French Smith.
Perhaps the idea could be forwarded to Ed Meese for his
consideration once he has been confirmed.
ISSUE: SOCIAL SECURITY TAX ON MINISTERS
BACKGROUND
A number of evangelical Christian groups are hotly
protesting provisions of the 1983 Social Security compromise
amendments which mandate universal coverage of all non-profit
groups -- including church organizations and schools -- beginning
January 1, 1984.
Prior law permitted non-profit groups the option of coverage
and about 80 per cent -- representing 6.5 million workers --
elected to be in the system. In effect, however, virtually all
of the remaining 20 per cent ultimately get Social Security
benefits either through work for some other employer and/or as
spouses of covered workers.
This was one telling argument in favor of extending
mandatory coverage. A second argument: the system should be
truly universal. Finally, the system needs the new cash -- about
$550 million a year will be produced. by this provision.
It is important to note that even with the new provision,
any ordained cleric is still treated as "self-employed" under the
Act and can opt out on grounds of conscientious objection.
Members of a religious order under VOWS of poverty such as nuns
may also be exempt if the order declines coverage.
THE ISSUE
The protest -- which has led to introduction of several
bills to delay mandatory coverage for two years pending a
constitutionality study -- centers on a claimed violation of the
separation clause of the First Amendment. However, Justice and
the legal division of the Library of Congress both opine that
there is no Constitutional question involved.
Treasury and Social Security submitted statements to a
Senate Finance Committee hearing in December opposing a Jepsen
bill (to delay two years) on grounds that: there is no consti-
tutional issue; it would cost too much ($1.1 billion); would
disadvantage employees of the organizations; and might lead to an
unraveling of the delicate compromises that produced the 1983
rescue plan. (Dole suggested negotiations toward a compromise
such as permitting church group employees to pay both the
employer's and employee's share of the tax themselves, but the
talks broke down. Dole is loath to have the bill taken up; the
issue is still pending with no action planned.)
-MORE-
SOME TALKING POINTS
1.
The Bipartisan National Commission and the Congress
extended mandatory coverage for the good of the
employees and the solvency of the system ($550 million
per year).
2.
Virtually all "uncovered" workers in the past benefited
from the system anyway, either through other jobs or as
spouses of covered workers.
3.
The Congress was careful to maintain the old voluntary
exemption for ordained clergy and religious orders
under VOWS of poverty. (The Amish, too, can exempt
themselves, but only if self-employed. )
4.
Prior to the compromise, about 92 per cent of all
workers were in the system. Congress decided the
system was worth preserving and making it truly
universal was a key means of making the system solvent.
5.
Note that Congress also extended mandatory coverage to
its own membership, state and local governments, and
all future Federal employees.
6.
Many other nations (e.g. Canada and England) mandate
social security-type coverage for all clergy (including
American missionaries on their soil, in some cases)
with no exceptions.
Church Audit Procedures Act
H.R. 2977 and S. 1262
Issue
The Church Audit Procedures Act introduced in September 1983
by Senator Grassley and Representative Edwards would
significantly limit the IRS's ability to audit churches. This
proposal would (1) require the IRS to have evidence of tax
liability before investigating any church records; (2) modify the
timing and contents of audit notices; (3) impose a time limit on
audit completions; and (4) set a 3-year limit on retroactive tax
assessments. The bill, endorsed by such diverse groups as the
National Conference of Christians and Jews, the National
Association of Evangelicals, the Moral Majority and Christian
Voice, has roughly 70 co-sponsors in the House and 10 in the
Senate.
Treasury Position
In testimony on September 30, 1983 the Treasury indicated
general support of the bill and expressed a willingness to work
with church groups to develop a mutually satisfactory approach.
Treasury stated a concern that the evidence restrictions would
exacerbate tax compliance problems with mail order ministries and
sham churches.
Discussion
Existing safeguards on IRS audit procedures are designed
to protect the constitutional freedoms of religious
organizations.
However, the IRS currently has acute compliance
problems with tax protesters disguised as religious
organizations.
Any amendments to existing audit procedures must be
drafted very carefully, in order to avoid insulating
mail-order ministries and sham churches from legitimate
IRS investigations.
While the Church Audit Procedures bill is pending, any
churches with specific complaints about the IRS's
application of existing church audit procedures are
encouraged to contact Treasury to develop solutions to
such administrative problems.
Information Return Filing Requirements
For Church "Integrated Auxiliaries"
Issue
The annual information return filing requirements applicable
to tax exempt organizations do not apply to churches or to any
"integrated auxiliary" of a church. (Code $6033) The
regulations (which were proposed and made final in 1976) define
"integrated auxiliary" as any organization incorporated
separately from a church which has an "exclusively religious"
principal activity, such as a religious order. Any other
church-affiliated organization must file an annual Form 990
information return.
The Coalition on Internal Revenue Definition of Religious
Bodies (a loose coalition which includes some mainstream
religious organizations) has asked the Administration to revise
the definition of "integrated church auxiliary" to cover church
schools, hospitals, orphanages, or any other church-affiliated
organizations which carry on charitable activities.
Treasury Position
Though correspondence with the "Coalition" Treasury has
expressed support for the existing regulations, but agreed to
examine the possibility of creating new administrative exceptions
from the filing requirements, such as those that receive a
majority of financial support from the church itself.
Discussion
The annual information return filing requirements were
imposed to ensure that tax-exempt entities operate in
accordance with the rules providing a basis for their
exemption.
The filing of annual information returns also helps
ensure compliance with the Code's unrelated business
income tax provisions (which are applicable to all
tax-exempt organization, including churches).
Churches and other religious organizations are excepted
from the information return filing requirements in
deference to the Constitutional protections accorded
religious organizations. Church-affiliated
organizations, having non-religious principal
activities traditionally have not been afforded the
same exception.
The Treasury is seeking an opportunity for compromise
on the sometimes disparate requirements.
THE EQUAL ACCESS ACT, S. 425 & S. 1059
As introduced by Senator Denton these bills would prohibit a
State or local educational agency which permits students to
engage in voluntary extracurricular activities on premises of a
public elementary or secondary school or institution of higher
education to deny access to students "that seek to engage in
voluntary extracurricular activities that involve prayer,
religious discussion, or silent meditation during
noninstructional periods." S. 425, referred to Senate Labor &
Human Resources Committee, would cut-off Federal funds to schools
which violated the prohibition. S. 1059, referred to Senate
Judiciary, creates a civil action in Federal court for damages
and equitable relief. On favorably reporting S. 1059, the
Judiciary Committee struck institutions of higher education from
the bill's coverage on the basis that the U.S. Supreme Court's
decision in Widmar V. Vincent already accomplishes the bill's
objective under those circumstances. The Committee also rejected
an amendment offered by Senator Hatfield to strike elementary
schools from the bill's provisions.
S. 1059 is a direct response to a 1982 lower Federal court
decision in Lubbock Civil Liberties Union V. Lubbock Independence
School District which declared unconstitutional a high school
policy that allowed students to meet voluntarily for prayer
before or after school. In 1983, the President criticized that
decision specifically in his address to the National Religious
Broadcasters and in a later address to the National Association
of Evangelicals endorsed the Denton effort.
It should be noted that the President's proposed amendment to the
Constitution regarding voluntary prayer would also accomplish the
objective of equal access to school premises for students who
engage in voluntary prayer.
Talking Points:
The U.S. Supreme Court has held that secondary school
students have First Amendment rights of free speech and
assembly which the State must respect and when schools make
available facilities for afterhours activities, they cannot
prohibit student organizations which may advocate partisan or
political views, Tinker V. Des Moines Community School
District.
Allowing students to use school facilities afterhours is
fully consistent with our notions of voluntary conduct and
freedom of conscience.
Allowing students equal access to school facilities does not
foster an excessive government entanglement with religion and
where the school's practice is to make facilities generally
available to other clubs, equal access reflects the essence
of neutrality towards religion.
Sun Myung Moon V. United States
Reverend Sun Myung Moon, founder and leader of the Unification
Church was convicted by a jury of filing false income tax returns
in that he failed to report as income interest accrued on certain
bank accounts held in his name and stock issued in his name in a
company operated by members of his church. Reverend Moon
contended that the accounts and stock although held in his name
were held in trust for his church, that he had been given the
assets as a religious leader, by his religious followers, for
their religion, and indeed, this was proper since he
"personified" the church.
This case involves complex legal doctrines regarding the
establishment of charitable trusts, their application within the
activities of churches and specifically to the rather singular
circumstances of the founding and mission of the Unification
Church and its relation with Reverend Moon. In addition, to
these substantive questions, equally complex procedural issues
exist concerning the justice of denying Reverend Moon's request
for a bench, rather than a jury trial; sufficiency of the
government's evidence; proprity of the court's jury instructions;
burdens of proof; and the effect upon Reverend Moon's right to
testify by the court's decision to require a court appointed
interpreter rather than an interpreter selected by Reverend Moon.
In upholding the jury conviction, the Second Circuit found that
there existed sufficient evidence from which the jury could
reasonably conclude that church members falsified church
financial documents to avoid adverse tax consequences, and
fraudulently backdated documents and that Reverend Moon willingly
signed false documents in order to escape tax liability. Also,
evidence was presented to show that while the church maintained
bank accounts in its own name, when those accounts were unable to
make certain payments Reverend Moon transferred money from the
account in his name which was later partially repaid and the
remainder treated as a personal contribution to the church from
Reverend Moon.
Nonetheless, a number of religious organizations have filed
amicus briefs expressing the concern that to uphold Reverend
Moon's conviction would allow judges and juries to override a
church's internal organization and financial management and
substitute a preferred organizational structure upon a religious
organization. Such amici have included the National Council of
Churches, Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, and the Christian
Legal Society.
On January 26, Reverend Moon filed a petition for certiorari with
the U.S. Supreme Court. The Department of Justice has 30 days to
respond and as of this date have not yet done SO. It is not at
all certain that the Court will agree to hear Reverend Moon's
appeal.
Talking Points:
O Because of the complex legal questions involved, which in large
measure concern procedural questions and because the Department
of Justice has not yet responded to Reverend Moon's petition
for certiorari before the U.S. Supreme Court, it would be best
not to comment on specific issues in the case.
NEBRASKA 7
This situation has involved the jailing of a minister, the
padlocking of a church and the continuing imprisonment of six
(originally seven) fathers of students. At issue is the
assertion by the State of power to comprehensively regulate
church affiliated schools in terms of license, certification of
teachers and approval of course material even though such schools
have been held by the U.S. Supreme Court to be an integral part
of the religious ministry of the churches with which they are
affiliated. Thus, questions of excessive entanglement of the
State in religion (Establishment Clause), curtailment of a
religious ministry (Free Exercise Clause), and infringement of
parental authority in the nurture and education of children
(First, Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments) are involved. A more
narrow issue affecting the fathers' incarceration relates to
their silence based on the Fifth Amendment in judicial
proceedings to enjoin them from sending their children to school
in contravention of court order.
Last month, a panel appointed by Nebraska's Governor concluded
the State's regulations violate the religious liberties of church
schools. On January 30, the President called upon the Nebraska
legislature or judiciary to reconsider the issue and obtain
release of the fathers. At that time the Nebraska Supreme Court
had before it the appeal of a church-school in a related case and
that of the Nebraska 7 fathers. Subsequently, the Court denied
the request of Park West Christian School for oral argument in
its case which appears to indicate it will refuse to reconsider
the First Amendment issues involved in this situation and affirm
the trial judge's order to close that school. It then refused to
release the Nebraska 7 fathers from jail. Their appeal from that
decision to Justice Blackmun was denied without prejudice on
February 13 with Justice Blackmun noting that the fathers' Fifth
Amendment claims do not appear insubstantial. The fathers intend
to go back to the trial court this week for a writ of habeas
corpus.
Thus, it appears the Nebraska Supreme Court is unwilling to grant
reconsideration as requested by the President and both cases will
be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court later in the year.
Talking Points:
Administration officials have closely monitored the situation
including on-site investigations by officials of the
Departments of Education and Justice and by the Chairman of
the Civil Rights Commission.
The Secretary of Education, the Assistant Attorney General
for Civil Rights, Mr. Meese and Mr. Baker have on separate
occasions met with persons involved with Nebraska church
schools.
While the Attorney General has advised there are no
independent grounds for Federal government intervention
against the State of Nebraska, the Justice Department retains
the opportunity to file an amicus brief on the side of the
schools when the case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Mar 6, 1984
TO: JAB III
For your information:
I have been following up on our
meeting with People Magazine, and
their request to have the President
participate ina briefing for the
CEO group they are bringing to
Washington.
I have sent details to both Larry
Speakes and Mike Deaver for their
thoughts. Larry is concerned be-
cause this was done once before, for
TIME, and we caught flak because
they brought in advertisers for their
magazine. In light of that, and
perhaps for other reasons as well,
Mike Deaver felt that we should not
involve the President. However,
there should be no problem if other
Administration officals participate.
I will call People and tell them.
Would you be willing to do a O&A
with the group if they ask?
(You
implied you would in our meeting.)
Thanks.
brigan
JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 8, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Commissioned Appointments in the
Office of Public Liaison
The following is a brief analysis of the question of additional
commissioned appointments in the Office of Public Liaison:
Background
During most of 1981, there were five Special Assistants to the
President in the Office of Public Liaison (OPL). By early 1983,
this number had doubled. When Elizabeth Dole departed for DOT,
the number of Special Assistants was sharply reduced in the sub-
sequent restructuring of OPL. This restructuring was, in part,
a result of recommendations made by John Herrington in his
management report.
Status
At present, there are six Special Assistants in OPL (Bradley,
Breger, Buckalew, Jacobi, Riggs, Villalpando), half of whom are
female. Their liaison portfolios include, respectively: blacks,
Jews, social/welfare, business, labor/veterans, and Hispanics.
Of the major liaison portfolios, only conservative/religious and
ethnics are now handled by associate directors instead of Special
Assistants. Faith Whittlesey has requested that two to four new
Special Assistants be added to OPL via one new hire (Blackwell's
slot) and promotion of several associate directors.
Discussion
After a two year trend toward increasing numbers of Special
Assistants in OPL, Faith has managed to stabilize the number at
around six. This level is desirable for several reasons.
First, commissioned appointments should remain a special honor,
which, in turn, requires that they be limited in number. A
tendency to provide the title to all professional staff would
detract from the purpose of conferring it.
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
March 8, 1984
Page Two
Second, it is logical to distinguish between the major OPL port-
folios and those which are relatively minor. The former, by their
nature, call for a higher-ranking contact; the latter can and are
being handled at the associate director level with little or no
adverse impact from the groups being dealt with.
Third, it is important that any office draw distinctions among its
professional staff based on their relative experience, age, cre-
dentials, and performance. Such distinctions reward desirable
qualifications, provide performance incentives, recognize those
with more weighty responsibilities, and lend a form of internal
structure to each office. In the White House Office, the basic
distinctions are job title and salary, and it is desirable that
they be utilized to strike a proper balance within each office.
In OPL this means keeping a rough balance between the number of
Special Assistants and associate directors.
Recommendations
1. At this time, no new Special Assistants should be named
within OPL.
2. If accepted, the above means that:
a) Doug Holladay would be hired as an associate
director for religious groups, and Bob Reilly
would remain an associate director in charge
of Central America and conservative liaison.
Due to Faith's direct role with the conserva-
tive leadership, and the role Frank Donatelli
will no doubt play, we can argue that this
liaison function is actually being upgraded
without regard to the staff level job titles.
b) For now, current associate directors in OPL
would remain at that level.
3. Any additional staff hires (after Holladay) should be
approached with caution. The major portfolios are filled,
and there have been instances in the past where liaison
functions have been created to suit a particular person,
rather than vice versa. For the same reason, any new
hires that do occur need not come in at the Special
Assistant level.
4.
Future requests for promotion of associate directors to
Special Assistant should be fully justified, and should
be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 8, 1984
TO: JAB III
Per Charlton Heston's request to
you, I talked with Steve Scott.
He had some interesting thoughts
on a possible media effort at
the very close of the campaign,
and featuring various Hollywood
stars like Heston.
I've gotten the details to Margaret,
and she will try to set up a meeting
for Scott with the appropriate
people at the campaign.
JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 9, 1984
De:
following
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Black Outreach Effort
Per your request, I had a lengthy meeting with Mel Bradley to
discuss his status within OPL, and the general status of black
outreach efforts. Following that meeting, I discussed the
same points with Faith Whittlesey. We agreed on the following:
1. Mel Bradley would remain in OPL as liaison with
the black community unless, at some future point,
it is decided that his work can be accomplished
more effectively from the campaign.
2. Bill Keys will remain in OPD's Office of Policy
Information.
3. Faith and I will meet with Jack Svahn to explore
the possibility of Keys becoming more active in
planning policy briefings for black groups.
4. A black outreach planning meeting will be held
(similar to our previous sessions on labor,
religious, etc.) in which both Bradley and Keys
would participate.
CC: Faith Whittlesey
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 12, 1984
TO: JAB III
I spoke with Frank Donatelli this
morning. He said you had agreed
that he'd be able to bring Frank
Lavin on board as his assistant in
OPL.
However, Faith has now told Frank
that there are no slots available
in OPL. He asked if I'd help.
I can work this out quietly, but
wanted to double-check with you
first.
Thanks,
JC
OK ?
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 15, 1984
TO: JAB III
For your information:
I received a call asking that
you meet with the CEOs of Merrill
Lynch, Paine Webber, Sears, and
Prudential regarding the brokered
deposits issue.
I checked with Jack Svahn and asked
if he was willing to have the meeting
instead. He agreed and the CEOs are
happy.
JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Peace Corps Advisory Council
For your information:
An executive order has been forwarded to the President that will
create a Presidential Advisory Council on the Peace Corps. This
will succeed a similar group whose authorization lapsed at the
end of last year.
The Council will consist of 15 members appointed by the President.
White House Personnel does not intend to "grandfather" members of
the previous Council, but will instead name an entirely new body.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Federal Advisory Committees
The President will soon send a memorandum to the heads of all
executive agencies asking that they review their existing ad-
visory committees. Those committees found to be unnecessary,
or not producing useful results, would be eliminated. The
agency would also be asked to ensure that remaining committees
are effectively managed and properly integrated with the
agency's policy operation.
Currently, there are over 900 advisory committees of various
types, with 20,000 members, costing $74 million. Around 600
of these committees are set up by law, SO their elimination
must be handled by legislation. OMB has concluded that
around one-third of the committees have accomplished little
or nothing, and many of those doing good work have had their
recommendations ignored by the parent agency. This memo from
the President was recommended by CCMA as a means of address-
ing the problem.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 21, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Am
SUBJECT:
Property Review Board
For your information:
As you know, the Property Review Board has been restructured in
accordance with decisions made at the December meeting. In
short, all functions have been returned to GSA except one: dis-
putes between GSA and agencies on the possible disposition of
surplus property will be decided by a subcommittee of the Board
consisting of you, Svahn, and Stockman.
I had visited with Svahn on this several times, and feel this is
a good solution. It eliminates the overlap with GSA's functions,
yet preserves a decision-making body to settle the inevitable
disputes between GSA and the property-owning agency.