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Personal Misfile
Outreach; Re: Debate Talking Points - Gay and Lesbian Issues (5
pages)
002. memo
To: Harold Ickes; From: Richard Socarides; Re: Human Rights
09/17/1996
Personal Misfile
Campaign poll (38 pages)
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Stephanopoulos, George
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October 3, 1996
TO:
Carol Rasco
Don Baer
George Stephanopoulos
Janet Crist
Rahm Emanuel
Kathleen Wallman
Greg Simon
Todd Stern
FROM:
Jeremy Ben-Ami
RE:
Letter to FCC re Liquor Advertising
Attached is a draft letter from the President to Chairman Hundt of the FCC asking him to act
on the issue of liquor advertising on TV.
MADD is issuing a press release calling on the President to act. They are holding the
release till tomorrow so that we can have this letter out. The FCC is aware of the letter and
its contents as is MADD. They are both supportive.
We need to get this signed and out tomorrow morning, so I need to get your comments by
cob TODAY (Thursday).
Thanks. Call with questions - 6-5584.
cc:
Bruce Reed
Dennis Burke
The Honorable Reed E. Hundt
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, N.W., Suite 814
Washington, D.C. 20554
Dear Chairman Hundt:
I write to ask your assistance in addressing a new and emerging challenge to parents
struggling to raise safe, healthy children: the decision by manufacturers of hard liquor to
begin advertising on television.
For half a century, liquor companies have voluntarily refrained from such advertising.
They understood that such ads could reach children inappropriately and encourage them to
drink before it was legal or advisable for them to do so. These companies have been good
corporate citizens for as long as there has been television; they knew a voluntary ban was the
right thing to do and they lived by it. Now, at least one major company has broken ranks
and started putting liquor ads on TV.
I was greatly disappointed by this decision, and I now understand that this advertising
may commence nationwide. I have previously expressed my dismay at this action and called
on the liquor industry to pull their ads and return to their long-standing decision to live by
the ban.
I firmly believe that we have a national obligation to act strongly to protect our
children from threats to their health and safety. That's why I have fought so strongly to
impose appropriate regulations on the sale and distribution of cigarrettes and smokeless
tobacco and tobacco advertising that appeals to adolescents, to ensure that our schools and
children are safe and drug-free, and to combat gangs and violence afflicting our youth.
I urge the Federal Communications Commission to take all appropriate actions to
explore what effects might ensue if the liquour industry abandons its long-standing voluntary
ban on television advertising. What is the likely impact on underage drinking? In particular,
I believe the Commission should examine whether restrictions on such advertising during
certain time periods might be appropriate if a link between the advertising and underage
drinking is established.
We have made tremendous progress in recent years reducing the incidence of alcohol-
related deaths among our youth. We have taken important steps including the increase in the
drinking age to 21 and the passage of zero tolerance legislation for underage drinking and
driving. But there is more to be done. Too many of our young people are dying in alcohol-
related car crashes, and too many young people are starting to drink at an early age, leading
to alcohol and other substance abuse problems.
We do not need to increase the temptations and the risks that our young people face
by unnecessarily exposing them to advertising for products it is illegal for them to purchase
and use. I would appreciate your help and the help of the Commission in exploring possible
actions you could take to support our parents and children in this area.
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Congress of the United States
Mashington, DC 20515
April 19, 1996
Honorable Bob Livingston
Chairman
Committee on Appropriations
H218 The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The conference committee on the Omnibus Appropriations bill (H.R. 3019) is considering a
Senate-passed provision that would repeal recently enacted legislation requiring the dismissal
of all HIV-positive military personnel no later than August 31, 1996, or six months after they
are found to be HIV positive. We urge you to retain the Senate-passed language in the final
conference report.
The military has procedures in place to deal with members of the service who test positive for
the AIDS virus. There is no rational basis for dismissing otherwise healthy servicemen and
women simply because they have a stigmatized medical condition. Longstanding military policy
has been to retain members of the services with conditions that may restrict their deployability
but not their capacity to perform their valuable jobs. This includes service members with
cancer, heart disease, asthma and diabetes, for example. The basis of this policy is that there
are ample opportunities to station such individuals where their talents and skills can make
important contributions to the Armed Forces. After a substantial investment in recruiting and
training these individuals, it would be extremely wasteful to mandate their discharge when they
remain capable of providing productive military service. Additionally, the number of HIV-
positive service members affected by this discharge mandate is minuscule: only 1,049
individuals out of 1.4 million total. Some 20 percent of these 1,049 people are officers. About
half of them are married. On average, they have served for a decade.
We understand there is a proposal under consideration to delay the effective date of these
mandatory separations until December 31, 1996. We urge you to reject this proposal as well.
It serves DO useful purpose since further study is not necessary. The military and civilian
leaders of the armed forces are united in their opposition to the discharge measure.
The repeal effort has the support of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General John Shalikashvili,
Secretary of Defense William Perry, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jesse Brown. the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans and the Air Force Association. General
Shalikashvili and Secretary Perry have called the discharge provision unwarranted and
"unnecessary as a matter of sound military policy."
The policy of retaining able-bodied HIV-positive service members was developed during the
Reagan Administration. upon recommendation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It has been
sustained by Republican and Democratic administrations since and during Republican and
Democratic Congresses.
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We urge you to sustain the Senate provision and provide for the immediate repeal of the
mandatory separation policy. Discharging these service members would be wasteful, unfair and
contrary to the professional recommendations of the leadership of the armed forces.
Sam
Jim Kolbe
United States Congressman
United States Congressman
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Barry Goldwater
P.O. BOX 1601
SCOTTSDALE ARZONA 05252
April 12, 1996
Dear Republican Appropriations Conferee:
I am writing to Republican conferees because I believe you have a unique
political opportunity - a chance to undo a serious mistake before our party pays a
heavy price.
Our Republican majority in Congress was elected to balance the budget and
right the wrongs of 40 years of Democratic rule. Our revolution is about creating hope
and opportunity and a better future for our children and grandchildren. It is not about
throwing 1,049 patriotic Americans out of the armed forces because they happen to be
HIV positive. That kind of senseless sideshow only distracts our attention and reduces
our credibility.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has stated that there is no valid military
rationale for forcing the Defense Department to discharge all service members with
HIV. in fact, the entire Pentagon leadership opposes this policy change and has
testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee in favor of its repeal.
I was Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee when President
Reagan and Defense Secretary Weinberger put the old policy in place. Their policy
was simple and quite Republican: treat individuals fairly and use limited resources
wisely. Their policy now has a 10-year proven track-record of success. If it isn't
broken, don't break it.
The Senate, under the able leadership of our Presidential nominee Bob Dole,
adopted an amendment to the Omnibus Appropriations Act repealing this misguided
policy change. Republican conferees should now close ranks and get the job done.
I understand that some are proposing to simply change the date of this mass
discharge from summer time to Christmas time. That's a hell of a Christmas present.
This so-called "compromise" is supposedly designed to give the authorizing committee
an opportunity to act. In fact, even without this delay, the Armed Services Committee
retains the authority to deal with this or any other issue in its 1997 Authorization bill -
just as it did in the 1996 bill.
OFFICE PHONE 808 999-1754 FAX 602 4839255
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But for Republicans, one additional reality remains clear - this blunder will dog
our party until it's repealed once and for all. We will see this repeal amendment
offered again and again. And the closer we get to the conventions and the fall
campaign, the worse it will get. So far, we have escaped with limited Democratic party
demagoguery. We need to get out - - not push our luck. The Senate has given our
party a viable exit strategy - - I say take it - before the November election is the real
casualty.
I am enclosing an article I wrote about this issue last month, and I hope you will
find it persuasive.
Sincerely,
Barry Seldwetz
Barry Goldwater
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WASHINGTON EDITION
Southern
Los Angeles Times
Tuesday
California's
March 19
Newspaper
1996
CIRCULATION:
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AN EDITION or THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Zealots Are Derailing the Revolution
members of the armed forces
That's why Gen. John M. Shalikashvili,
What does discharging
with HIV. The bill has already
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. has
HIV-infected soldiers
been signed into law, but this
called for the repeal of this policy
misguided rider should be
change. As the general says: "Discharg-
possibly have to do with
repealed-and soon.
ing service members deemed fit for duty
the rebirth of American
I was chairman of the Senate
would waste the government's invest-
Armed Services Committee
ment in the training of these individuals
values?
when Ronald Reagan and
and be disruptive to the military pro-
then-Secretary of State Cas-
grams in which they play an integral
By BARRY GOLDWATER
par W. Weinberger put the
role." He's right.
current policy in place. I don't
A bill now pending in Congress would
J
ust two years ago, we celebrated the
recall anyone questioning their conser-
return the policy to the sensible
historic Republican takeover of Con-
vative credentials. In fact, their policy
approach of Ronald Reagan and has the
gress. Now a few right-wing fanatics
was quite Republican: Treat individuals
endorsement of a majority of senators.
are trying to wreck the revolution.
fairly and use limited resources wisely.
Sen. John.MoCain (R-Ariz.) strong
The Republican majority was elected
Their policy has a 10-ycar proven track
supporter of this action. as is Sen. Sam
to balance the budget and right the
record of success.
Nunn (D-Ga.). They are military
wrongs of 40 years of Democratic rule.
The purported reason behind the Dor-
experts, and they know a had idea when
This revolution was about creating hope
nan amendment is to protect the battle-
they see one.
and opportunity for our children and
field blood supply. That's ridiculous.
This policy is a train wreck in the
grandchildren.
Under the Reagan policy, service mem-
making, and the sooner it is repealed the
True conservatives have tried to stay
hers with HIV or any other illness are not
better. For those who support military
the course and remain focused on these
assigned to battlefield units. Serving
readiness, repeal is the answer. For those
popular American idcals. Unfortunately.
your country isn't about where you're
who support fundamental fairness,
there are detractors in our ranks. Their
sent, but about what you give.
repcal is the answer. And for those who
latest victims: 1,049 patriotic Americans
These service members may not have
want to keep the Republican revolution
ably serving in the military who happen
Hone to Iraq or Haiti or Bosnia, but on
from being hijacked by extremists, repeal
to be HIV positive.
almost every base on American soll their
is the answer.
When these men and women enlisted
expertise is helping make America
We need to bring more people into our
in our armed forces. they knew the dan-
stronger. Service members with IIIV
party, not drive them away. This sense-
gers they faced. But of all the risks they
pull their weight. do their job and
less HIV policy wasn't part of the "con-
assumed, they never thought they'd fall
deserve our support, not a discharge.
tract with America."
victim to an ambush by their own gov-
I served in the Air Force, and I'd think
Let's repeal this turkey and get back to
ernment. After years of dedicated ser-
twice before dumping a skilled soldier for
the revolution.
vice, that's exactly what's happened.
a rookie. Experience counts. Training
Last month, Rep. Robert K. Dornan
matters.
Barry Coldwater represented Arizona
(R-Garden Grove) planted a legislative
Most of the 1.049 military personnel
in the U.S. Senate from 1953 to 1965 and
land mine in the annual defense bill. His
with HIV have served for 10 to 15 years
from 1969 to 1987. He was the GOP presi-
provision requires the discharge of all
or more and have a wealth of knowledge.
dential candidate in 1964.
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(Sent to House and Senate Conferees on HR 3019)
April 19, 1996
The Honorable Thad Cochran
326 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Cochran:
The undersigned organizations urge you to support the Senate
amendment to HR 3019, thereby repealing Section 567 of PL 104-
106, which requires the separation and discharge from the armed
forces of any member who is HIV positive. As health care and
disability organizations, we have long advocated that Congress
rely on scientific information to develop policy to support
health care for all citizens. We are unaware of any such medical
evidence which would support Section 567.
Until PL 104-106 was enacted, military personnel who tested HIV
positive were treated like other non-worldwide deployable members
who have chronic illnesses including multiple sclerosis, diabetes,
asthma, heart disease, cancer or pregnancy. These men and women
were allowed to perform their regular military duties until their
chronic illnesses or disabilities made it impossible. At that
time they were discharged from the military. Section 567 singles
out only members who are HIV positive and requires their
discharge regardless of their ability to perform their duties.
Further, this policy change is not supported by Secretary of
Defense Perry or Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General
Shalikashvili. In a joint statement, they opposed this action
referring to it as "unwarranted and unwise." They believe that
Section 567 "violates a standard traditionally used by the
services for retention and thus undermines a fair policy of
evaluating retention on medical and service issues on an
individual basis."
We urge you to overturn Section 567 of PL 104-106 because it
unfairly discriminates against members who are HIV positive. In
addition, there is neither medical evidence nor support from the
Defense Department for such a policy change.
Respectfully,
American Academy of Physicians Assistants
American Dental Association
American Medical Association
American Nurses Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Speech-Hearing-Language Association
HUMAN
RIGHTS
CAMPAIGN
TO: George Stephanopolous
FROM: The Human Rights Camaign
Political Department
ATTN:
TO: FAX PHONE#: 202. 456. 6527
TIME: 04/25/96 12: 01:53
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1101 14th Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20005
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B1
The Metro Section
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1996
The New York Times
national gay rights organization
Mandate That H.I. V. Troops Be Discharged Is Set for Repeal
members, long before AIDS symp
"The Senate and the House have
toms develop.
spoken on this issue, Service mem-
Mr. Doman's move to discharge
bers with chronic conditions, wheth
By PHILIP SHENON
provision comes only two months
publican. Mr. Dornan vowed today to
formed leadership atike denounced
Infected service members was
er H.I.V. or cancer, should be permit-
WASHINGTON, April 24 - Can-
after it was enacted and Is a victory
revive it in the bill authorizing de-
It, noting that H.I.V.-positive service
roundly denounced by lawmakers of
led to stay in the military for as long
gressional leaders agreed today to
for more than 1,000 service members
fense spending for the 1997 fiscal
members were performing admira-
both parties. But as a member of the
as they can and perform the duties
repeal legislation that would have
with the virus, who, although certi-
year.
bly throughout the military. They
that they have honorably chosen to
House National Security Committee,
forced the Defense Department to
fied by their doctors and the Defense
"Ill will be reistroduced tomor-
rejected Mr. Dernan's contention
perform."
he was able to make the prevision
members of the military who
Department as fit for duty, were
row," he said, placing blame for the
that a relative handful of troops with
The repeal upholds Defense De-
Eaw by inserting It into the defense
ve for H.I.V., the virus
facing discharge later this year.
repeal on "weak leadership" among
H.I.V. were compromising combat
partment policy in which service
authorization bill that President
that
AIDS.
The fight for repeal was led by
Republicans in Congress, in particu-
readiness.
members infected with the virus who
Clinton signed in February.
The legislators said they had in-
Senator Mark O. Harfield, the Oregon
lar that of Senator Hatfield. "My
There was rejoicing today among
remain fit are allowed to stay DD
cluded the repeal, which the White
Republican who is chairman of the
leadership is getting rolled on this,"
gay and lesbian rights groups, which
The President said that despite his
active duty in the United States -
and the Pentagon had request-
Senate Appropriations Committee.
Mr. Dornan said. "The homosexual
had seen the Doraan provision as an
opposition to the discharge provision,
although not overseas, where the
ed, in a major budget bill that will
"We have succeeded," Mr. Hatfleld
lobby is what drives the Senate, com-
especially mean-spirited attack on
monitoring of their condition might
larger concerns for national security
be forwarded to the House and
said today. "It's not just that we were
bined with a dose of misunderstood
the rights of-homesexuals and others
not be as effective.
meant that be had NO choice but to
the Senate. The bill, which would
It's that It's the right thing LO do."
mercy."
carrying the virus.
It takes an average of 10 years for
sign the $245 billion authorization
provide financing for many Federal
The discharge provision, part of
The Dornan provision required
"This is a tremendous victory for
a person infected with the virus to
bill. He described the provision as
agencies for the rest of the liscal
the 1996 deliense authorization bill,
that members of the military who
service members and their families,
become disabled with AIDS, and, be
unconstitutional and urged that Coe-
is expected to pass easily in
enacted In February, was sponsored
tested positive for the virus be dis-
and for fairness," said Winnte Sta-
cause the military performs regular
gress repeal it, and that is what
houses
by Representative Robert K. Dor.
charged within six mouths. The De-
chelberg. a lobbyist on Capital Hill
blood tests, the virus Is almost at
Congressional leaders moved to do
The decision to repeal the R.I.V.
nan, a conservative California Re-
fense Department's civillan and uni-
for the Human Rights Campaign, a
ways detected early among service
today.
for
Thank you
your support
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
1.96
March 26,
1996
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
96 MAR 29 P6: 42
FROM:
Marsha Scott
Re:
Gay and Lesbian Political Issues from the week of 3/25/96
We continue to hear individual cases of alleged violations
of the "Don't Ask/Don't Tell" policy. We're working
successfully with DoD to track down each case that's brought
to our attention, but it's clear that strong focus on the
implementation of this policy through training in the field
may be needed.
As part of the restructuring of HHS, the Office of HIV/AIDS
Policy (which is to HHS what the National AIDS Policy Office
is to you) was moved from the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Health (an office which is being abolished) to
the Immediate Office of the Secretary. However, while there
was no cut in this office's budget, there was no specific
line-item in the budget either. This caused concern in the
GL community, particularly among the AIDS activists, that
the Administration was backpedalling on its commitment to
AIDS research. We worked with HHS and OMB to have language
inserted into the errata sheet which clearly states our
continued commitment to this office.
A number of positive developments are taking place in the
fight against AIDS. We need to do a better job politically
to communicate this message.
Gov. Romer vetoed Colorado legislation prohibiting same-sex
marriages. This issue threatens to be explosive and
divisive. The timing is very bad for this issue, and while
most gays and lesbians think that the timing on this issue
is horrible, there is potential for real anger and
frustration if we don't handle this sensitively. Unlike
Gays in the Military, this is an issue that has a direct,
personal impact on every gay and lesbian.
As you know, we are working on language for you that is
compassionate but which also indicates that this is not a
federal issue.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the
Colorado Case soon. This decision will refocus attention on
our decision against filing an amicus briefing, so we are
carefully crafting language now in preparation.
I went to Boston on Sunday with John Kerry, Barney Frank and
Gerry Studds. We had a number of meetings and the reactions
were very positive. This community is watching very
closely, and there will always be those who complain that
you're not doing enough, but there is a growing
understanding amongst many of the grassroots leaders of how
important this Administration has been for gay and lesbian
issues.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
WASHINGTON
INITIALS: SDB DATE: 8/2/16
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March 13, 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BOB J. NASH, Director of Presidential Personnel
RE:
ANDREW S. EFFRON, NOMINEE TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE ARMED FORCES
OVERVIEW:
You recently signed off on a decision memo recommending Andrew S. Effron for the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. (memo attached) Mr. Effron is currently being
vetted by the FBI; however, a situation has developed which will impact his confirmation.
The purpose of this memorandum is to detail the facts for your information and possible
action.
BACKGROUND:
After the death of Judge Robert E. Wiss, Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick
and Department of Defense General Counsel Judy Miller initiated the process to select a
nominee to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The
standard process for selecting federal judges was followed (i.e. a screening panel, ranking of
nominees, and making a final recommendation to White House Counsel); however White
House Counsel informed Mr. Gorelick and Ms. Miller that appointments to this particular
court would not follow the same appointment process as that of a federal judgeship, and that
the recommendation should instead go through Presidential Personnel to the POTUS. After
this issue had been cleared up, my staff began its active participation and I submitted the
recommendation from the Pentagon for your approval. Once the FBI began the background
investigation on Mr. Effron and his potential nomination was leaked out, PPO learned of
several problems possibly arising from Effron's potential nomination.
DISCUSSION:
In Effron's role as Majority Counsel to Senator Nunn--then-Chair of the Senate Armed
Services Committee--he was viewed by the Gay and Lesbian community as the chief architect
of Senator Nunn's "Gays in the Military" policy. Marcia Scott has received numerous calls
from our supporters in the Gay community who are displeased with Mr. Effron's potential
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nomination and are threatening to make his confirmation difficult. Other pertinent facts of
which you should be made aware:
1)
Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick is very committed to this nomination
going forward;
2)
Senator Nunn called Secretary Perry and expressed his strong support for Andy
Effron. According to Margie Sullivan of Secretary Perry's office, the military
establishment is very supportive of Mr. Effron and they want him to be
nominated. We have not spoken with Nunn about the problems concerning
Mr. Effron's potential nomination; however, we believe he will press the
White House to continue with this nomination.
3)
The F.B.I. background investigation on Mr. Effron should be completed within
2-3 weeks.
4)
Judy Miller, General Counsel at the Pentagon, provided information which
indicates that this judgeship would have little to nothing to do with "status"
cases involving Gays in the military. Broadly speaking, the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Armed Forces has jurisdiction over criminal appeals involving
conviction of military personnel at court martial.
Our goal is to ensure that the final decision has no negative consequences for
you and your Administration from the Gay or military communities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Move forward with Andy Effron provided he clears his F.B.I. background
investigation;
Have Marsha and other friends from the Hill explain to the Gay community that this
judgeship will have little to do with Gays in the military.
Have Senator Nunn explain that Mr. Effron's work was in response to direction from
him--not the result of a philosophical orientation against Gays.
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