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FOIA Number: 2012-0741-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Public Liaison Series/Staff Member: Alexis Herman/Ruby Moy Subseries: OA/ID Number: 6275 FolderID: Folder Title: Alexis Herman- Folder #7 Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: S 30 1 6 3 Lee on ins ml by 1 and is September 1, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN FROM: See sta Debbie Fine SUBJECT: Housing A Being Following your meeting with several housing organizations in August, they sent the attached letter. The groups essentially request the following: 1. They would like to follow up on 'your offer' to coordinate meetings with Leon Panetta and Alice Rivlin on budget issues. 2 Do you want to do this? YES NO 2. Based on a conversation with Andy Hernandez about the work done with Hispanic leaders, they would like us to organize conference calls to local housing leaders on current issues. Do you want the DNC to take the lead on this, and offer to plug in administration officials? YES NO I would note here that our office has not been involved in housing issues at all. (I think technically I am listed as the contact for response, however, for many reasons I have never worked with the community.) As time goes on, activities like the conference calls take staff time and knowledge of the community. From a resource perspective, how do you want to respond to this? (Currently, you are their only contact in OPL and Molly Bostrom is their contact in the DPC.) Let me know. Thanks. cc: Lee Satterfield Ruby Moy é ACORN Debbie August 15, 1995 Alexis Herman Assistant to the President Director of Public Liaison The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Herman: On behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the National Housing Law Project, the National Low Income Housing Coalition and ACORN, let me thank you again for meeting with our delegation on Thursday. Our organizations felt the meeting was very productive and a good start for the work ahead. We especially appreciate your offer to coordinate meetings with the White House Chief of Staff, Director Rivlin and ourselves concerning the impending HUD budget crisis. As you requested, I am attaching a summary of the top three issues that we believe must be corrected in the FY 1996 HUD budget. These three Republican proposals severe cuts to homeless programs, rent increases in public housing, and the elimination of all new rental vouchers offer the White House a compelling example of how Congress intends to slash assistance to lower income Americans to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. After our meeting last week, we also met with Andy Hernandez of the DNC. Mr. Hernandez mentioned that the White House regularly convenes conference calls with Hispanic leaders in order to keep them informed about current issues and politics. We feel that two or three conference calls placed by the White House to leaders in the grassroots housing community would significantly help shore up support for 1996. If possible, we would like to work with your office and the DNC to organize these conference calls to housing leaders. l Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now Organizing & Support Center: 1024 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 504-943-0044 FAX 504-944-7078 Home Office: 523 West 15th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-376-7151 National Office (DC): 739 8th Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 202-547-2500 FAX 202-546-2483 National Office (NY): 845 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11226 718-693-6700 FAX 718-693-3367 Thank you again for meeting with our group. We look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of the people who need the assistance of our nation's housing and community development programs. Sincerely, Jen Jon Jan Jerry Jones Legislative Director CC: Choco Meza Andy Hernandez August 15, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR: Alexis Herman, The White House FROM: Jerry Jones, ACORN Bob Adams, National Low Income Housing Coalition Nancy Bernstine, National Housing Law Project Nan Roman, National Alliance to End Homelessness SUBJECT: Top Three Issues for FY 96 HUD Budget 1. Rent Increases in Public Housing Contact: Nancy Bernstine (202-783-5140) David Bryson (510-251-9400) National Housing Law Project Background on public housing rents Since 1969, federal law -- known as the Brooke Amendment, for its sponsor, Senator Brooke (R-MA) -- has made public and other subsidized housing affordable to poor people by limiting rents to a percentage of their incomes. The percentages have changed over time, as have the details on calculating income and deductions, but the bedrock principle has remained the same -- rents are tied to income so that tenants will only be charged amounts they are able to pay and no one will be evicted because they are too poor. Now, with the drastic funding cuts for federal housing assistance programs, members of Congress propose to abandon that bedrock principle, repeal the Brooke Amendment, raise the tenants' rents to make up for the federal funds they are taking away, and allow the public housing authorities to charge tenants whatever they wish. The repeal of the Brooke Amendment will lead inexorably to evictions for those currently housed and denial of housing assistance for the poorest applicants on the waiting lists. Message on rent hikes No one can defend raising rents on the poorest Americans to provide tax relief for the wealthy or to reduce the federal deficit. Affordable public housing is the only safety net that stands between low income people and homelessness. Repealing the Brooke Amendment will make millions of poor Americans too poor for public housing. Affordable rents for decent housing make it possible for low income people to move from lives of dependency to social and economic self-sufficiency. 2 2. Severe Cuts to Homeless Programs Contact: Nan Roman (202-638-1526) National Alliance to End Homelessness How voters see homelessness Homelessness is a problem that the American people want solved. Whether from compassion for their fellow man, because they think people begging and sleeping on the streets is bad for business, or because they are just plain offended at having to step over homeless people every day, voters want something done about it. To many ordinary Americans, homelessness is a visible symbol of what they see as the deterioration of civil society. The Administration's position on homelessness The Administration has made homelessness a prominent issue within HUD, where it is Secretary Cisneros' number one priority, and funds have been substantially increased to deal with the problem. However, most other agencies have reduced their focus on homelessness during the Clinton Administration. The Republicans' actions on homelessness Homeless programs are run almost entirely by nonprofit organizations leveraging federal and other funds with private sector resources, combined with an enormous volunteer force -- the very things that the Republicans say they support. However, the Republicans have not been kind to homeless people. At HUD, the House of Representatives has voted to reduce spending on homelessness by 40 percent. Funding to educate homeless children has been reduced by 24 percent. Republicans have completely eliminated programs to educate homeless adults, as well as programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses. All of these reductions come at a time of transition when the total upheaval of the social welfare programs for the poor is sure to result in greater homelessness, if only from people falling through the cracks during the transition. Message on homelessness They've gone too far in taking from those with nothing -- the homeless -- to give to the wealthy. We're going to pay for homelessness one way or another -- either through the nonprofit shelter and housing system, or through the much more expensive system of emergency rooms, jails and prisons, hospitals and mental institutions. 3 The elimination of the social safety net is a deadly threat to thousands of Americans who live only one paycheck, one illness, one lay-off away from homelessness. Homelessness is now being dealt with by nonprofit organizations, many of which are faith-based, that use their federal partner to leverage enormous volunteer and private sector resources. The Republicans want to increase the level of bureaucracy by turning this over to the state and local governments. No American wants to see our streets flooded with homeless people -- and yet the Republicans have attacked the faith-based and nonprofit organizations that keep the homeless off the streets. The American people want something done about homelessness. Republicans just don't seem to recognize that. Homeless people are getting back on their feet every day. The Republicans want to pull the rug out from under them. What do the Republicans propose to do about homeless children -- set up poor houses? 3. Elimination of All New Section 8 Assistance Contact: Bob Adams (202-662-1530) National Low Income Housing Coalition Background on Section 8 incremental assistance Since 1974, one of the basic tenets of federal housing policy has been to modestly increase the number of families who receive housing assistance each year. There are currently more than two and a half million families on waiting lists for housing assistance nationally. There are over six million families who have "worst case" housing needs (pay more than 50 percent of their income for rent or live in substandard housing). The House of Representatives passed a HUD appropriations bill that ends all incremental assistance. We believe Congress must provide FY 1996 funding for 50,000 incremental Section 8 certificates and vouchers. This assistance should be targeted to those who are most in need -- especially homeless families and those being displaced. 4 Message on Section 8 rental assistance Don't abandon those who have been waiting for our help for years. More than half of those on waiting lists are children. This is barely more than a 1 percent increase in the total number of those receiving housing assistance. This funding will prevent thousands of families from living in shelters or on the street. This funding strengthens the private sector housing market by bringing in families that would otherwise be priced out. Without adequate housing, a family's stability and progress in education, employment, and health care are almost impossible. September 1, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN FROM: Debbie Fine SUBJECT: Housing Following your meeting with several housing organizations in August, they sent the attached letter. The groups essentially request the following: 1. They would like to follow up on 'your offer' to coordinate meetings with Leon Panetta and Alice Rivlin on budget issues. Do you want to do this? YES NO 2. Based on a conversation with Andy Hernandez about the work done with Hispanic leaders, they would like us to organize conference calls to local housing leaders on current issues. Do you want the DNC to take the lead on this, and offer to plug in administration officials? YES NO I would note here that our office has not been involved in housing issues at all. (I think technically I am listed as the contact for response, however, for many reasons I have never worked with the community.) As time goes on, activities like the conference calls take staff time and knowledge of the community. From a resource perspective, how do you want to respond to this? (Currently, you are their only contact in OPL and Molly Bostrom is their contact in the DPC.) Let me know. Thanks. cc: Lee Satterfield Ruby Moy ACORN (alebbie). August 15, 1995 Alexis Herman Assistant to the President Director of Public Liaison The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Herman: On behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the National Housing Law Project, the National Low Income Housing Coalition and ACORN, let me thank you again for meeting with our delegation on Thursday. Our organizations felt the meeting was very productive and a good start for the work ahead. We especially appreciate your offer to coordinate meetings with the White House Chief of Staff, Director Rivlin I and ourselves concerning the impending HUD budget crisis. As you requested, I am attaching a summary of the top three issues that we believe must be corrected in the FY 1996 HUD budget. These three Republican proposals severe cuts to homeless programs, rent increases in public housing, and the elimination of all new rental vouchers -- offer the White House a compelling example of how Congress intends to slash assistance to lower income Americans to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. After our meeting last week, we also met with Andy Hernandez of the DNC. Mr. Hernandez mentioned that the White House regularly convenes conference calls with Hispanic leaders in order to keep them informed about current issues and politics. We feel that two or three conference calls placed by the White House to leaders in the grassroots housing community would significantly help shore up support for 1996. If possible, we would like to work with your office and the DNC to organize these conference calls to housing leaders. & Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now Organizing & Support Center: 1024 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 504-943-0044 FAX 504-944-7078 Home Office: 523 West 15th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 501-376-7151 National Office (DC): 739 8th Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 202-547-2500 FAX 202-546-2483 National Office (NY): 845 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11226 718-693-6700 FAX 718-693-3367 Thank you again for meeting with our group. We look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of the people who need the assistance of our nation's housing and community development programs. Sincerely, Jen Jen Jon Jon Jerry Jones Legislative Director CC: Choco Meza Andy Hernandez August 15, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR: Alexis Herman, The White House FROM: Jerry Jones, ACORN Bob Adams, National Low Income Housing Coalition Nancy Bernstine, National Housing Law Project Nan Roman, National Alliance to End Homelessness SUBJECT: Top Three Issues for FY 96 HUD Budget 1. Rent Increases in Public Housing Contact: Nancy Bernstine (202-783-5140) David Bryson (510-251-9400) National Housing Law Project Background on public housing rents Since 1969, federal law -- known as the Brooke Amendment, for its sponsor, Senator Brooke (R-MA) -- has made public and other subsidized housing affordable to poor people by limiting rents to a percentage of their incomes. The percentages have changed over time, as have the details on calculating income and deductions, but the bedrock principle has remained the same -- rents are tied to income so that tenants will only be charged amounts they are able to pay and no one will be evicted because they are too poor. Now, with the drastic funding cuts for federal housing assistance programs, members of Congress propose to abandon that bedrock principle, repeal the Brooke Amendment, raise the tenants' rents to make up for the federal funds they are taking away, and allow the public housing authorities to charge tenants whatever they wish. The repeal of the Brooke Amendment will lead inexorably to evictions for those currently housed and denial of housing assistance for the poorest applicants on the waiting lists. Message on rent hikes No one can defend raising rents on the poorest Americans to provide tax relief for the wealthy or to reduce the federal deficit. Affordable public housing is the only safety net that stands between low income people and homelessness. Repealing the Brooke Amendment will make millions of poor Americans too poor for public housing. Affordable rents for decent housing make it possible for low income people to move from lives of dependency to social and economic self-sufficiency. 2 2. Severe Cuts to Homeless Programs Contact: Nan Roman (202-638-1526) National Alliance to End Homelessness How voters see homelessness Homelessness is a problem that the American people want solved. Whether from compassion for their fellow man, because they think people begging and sleeping on the streets is bad for business, or because they are just plain offended at having to step over homeless people every day, voters want something done about it. To many ordinary Americans, homelessness is a visible symbol of what they see as the deterioration of civil society. The Administration's position on homelessness The Administration has made homelessness a prominent issue within HUD, where it is Secretary Cisneros' number one priority, and funds have been substantially increased to deal with the problem. However, most other agencies have reduced their focus on homelessness during the Clinton Administration. The Republicans' actions on homelessness Homeless programs are run almost entirely by nonprofit organizations leveraging federal and other funds with private sector resources, combined with an enormous volunteer force -- the very things that the Republicans say they support. However, the Republicans have not been kind to homeless people. At HUD, the House of Representatives has voted to reduce spending on homelessness by 40 percent. Funding to educate homeless children has been reduced by 24 percent. Republicans have completely eliminated programs to educate homeless adults, as well as programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses. All of these reductions come at a time of transition when the total upheaval of the social welfare programs for the poor is sure to result in greater homelessness, if only from people falling through the cracks during the transition. Message on homelessness They've gone too far in taking from those with nothing -- the homeless -- to give to the wealthy. We're going to pay for homelessness one way or another -- either through the nonprofit shelter and housing system, or through the much more expensive system of emergency rooms, jails and prisons, hospitals and mental institutions. 3 The elimination of the social safety net is a deadly threat to thousands of Americans who live only one paycheck, one illness, one lay-off away from homelessness. Homelessness is now being dealt with by nonprofit organizations, many of which are faith-based, that use their federal partner to leverage enormous volunteer and private sector resources. The Republicans want to increase the level of bureaucracy by turning this over to the state and local governments. No American wants to see our streets flooded with homeless people -- and yet the Republicans have attacked the faith-based and nonprofit organizations that keep the homeless off the streets. The American people want something done about homelessness. Republicans just don't seem to recognize that. Homeless people are getting back on their feet every day. The Republicans want to pull the rug out from under them. What do the Republicans propose to do about homeless children -- set up poor houses? 3. Elimination of All New Section 8 Assistance Contact: Bob Adams (202-662-1530) National Low Income Housing Coalition Background on Section 8 incremental assistance Since 1974, one of the basic tenets of federal housing policy has been to modestly increase the number of families who receive housing assistance each year. There are currently more than two and a half million families on waiting lists for housing assistance nationally. There are over six million families who have "worst case" housing needs (pay more than 50 percent of their income for rent or live in substandard housing). The House of Representatives passed a HUD appropriations bill that ends all incremental assistance. We believe Congress must provide FY 1996 funding for 50,000 incremental Section 8 certificates and vouchers. This assistance should be targeted to those who are most in need -- especially homeless families and those being displaced. 4 Message on Section 8 rental assistance Don't abandon those who have been waiting for our help for years. More than half of those on waiting lists are children. This is barely more than a 1 percent increase in the total number of those receiving housing assistance. This funding will prevent thousands of families from living in shelters or on the street. This funding strengthens the private sector housing market by bringing in families that would otherwise be priced out. Without adequate housing, a family's stability and progress in education, employment, and health care are almost impossible. AMHIS National Urban League, Inc. WASHINGTON OPERATIONS m Fourteenth Street, N.W. 6th Ploor Washington, D.C. 20005 Telephone: (202) 898-1604 TELECOPY DATE: March 23. 1993 TO: FAX: 202 - 456-2983 Alexis Herman Assistant to the President, Director of Public Liaison FROM: BUDGET CODE: Robert McAlpine, Director, Policy & Government Relations, National Urban League F.Y.I. The attached letter was faxed to each of the Senators on the attached list from selected Urban League affiliate states. NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS SHEET 4 WASHINGTON OPERATIONS FAX#--(202)682-0782 Contributions to the National Urban League are tax deductible. Chairman REGINALD K. BRACK, Jr. Senior Vice-Chairman BERNARD C. WATSON Vice-Chairmen M. ANTHONY BURNS National Urban League, Inc. WILLIAM R. HOWELL DONALD R. KEOUGH ROBERT C. LARSON Washington Operations Secretary 1111 14th Street, N.W., 6th Floor LYNNETTE TAYLOR Washington, D.C. 20005-5603 Assistant Secretary Telephone (202) 898-1604 HOWARD C. DAVIS Treasurer FREDERICK D. WILKINSON, Jr. Assistant Treasurer T. JOSEPH SEMROD President and Chief Executive Officer March 23, 1993 JOHN E. JACOB Board of Trustees Dear Senator: Robert O. Aders Michael B. Alexander Gloria Banks, Esq. The National Urban League strongly urges your William B. Bond Sherry Bronfman support for the Senate FY94 Budget Resolution as Daniel 8. Burke Richard M. Clarke passed by the Senate Budget Committee Charles M. Collins Edith W. Cooper (S.Con.Res.18). The Budget Resolution essentially A. Bruce Crawley incorporates President Clinton's economic Thomas R. Donahue Wayne Embry investment and deficit reduction proposals. Any Ralph B. Everett Esq. Elinor J. Ferdon amendment to limit or reduce funding for Dean S. Ferris desperately needed investments in human and George M. C. Fisher Anthony T. Grant physical infrastructure contained in S.Con.Res.18 Mel H. Gregory, CLU Alton 1. Hall, Jr. must be vigorously opposed. The National Urban Charles 1. Hamilton, Jr., Esq. William W. Harris League believes that the Clinton Economic Plan for C. Robert Kidder the nation provides an unprecedented and welcome Jack L. Lederer George R. Lewis departure from the federal budget proposals of the Ann Liberman Jonathan S. Linen last twelve years. The Clinton plan would provide Margaret P. Lord Martha M. Mitchell for needed job creation, investments in our Mario L. Morrow neglected human and physical infrastructure, and a Robert H. Murphy Mindell L. Penn balanced approach to reducing our federal budget Raymond J. Pritchard Catherine A. Rein deficit. W. Franklyn Richardson Roy S. Roberts Diane Stevens Robinson The National Urban League also urges your support Benjamin S. Ruffin Pamela Samuels-Kater for the President's Economic Stimulus plan john L. Sims Wayman F. Smith III providing for $16.3 billion in urgent supplemental Burton B. Staniar Thomas W. Tewksbury appropriations for this fiscal year. Any attempt Nathaniel Trives to reduce or delay funding for the stimulus Calvin Tyler Robert E. Williams package must be opposed. To be effective, the Plan Gary Zenkel, Esq. Edward D. Zinbarg must be passed now, as our families, children, and communities need the proposed investments to Ex-Officio LYNNE M. BORGES address the devastating impact of this last JOHN W. DEAN, Esq. recession. The Stimulus Plan is an important down payment on the President's comprehensive Immediate Past Chairman ROBERT C. LARSON investment plan for the country. Honorary Trustees COY G. EKLUND THEODORE W. KHEEL Contributions to the National Urban League are tax deductible. Dear Senator March 23, 1993 Page 2 In his statement on President Clinton's economic plan for the nation, National Urban League President, John E. Jacob, found that "the Administration's program embodies many of the aspects of the National Urban League's Marshall Plan for America, which is a comprehensive, targeted program of investments in our infrastructure and in our people." Therefore, both the Budget Resolution and the Economic Stimulus must be passed intact if we are to change the course of this nation and invest in its future productivity. Robert MC Robert Sincerely, McAlpine againe Director Policy and Government Relations RMC:sb MEMBERS FROM UL AFFILIATE STATES Boren (D-OK) Breaux (D-LA) Chafee (R-RI) D'Amato (R-NY) DeConcini (D-AZ) Durenberger (R-MN) Exon (D-NE) Hatfield (R-OR) Heflin (D-AL) Johnston (D-LA) Nunn (D-GA) Packwood (R-OR) Robb (D-VA) Shelby (D-AL) Specter (R-PA) Feingold (D-WI) Campbell (D-CO) Hollings (D-SC) Krueger (D-TX) Graham (D-FL) Kohl (D-WI) Lieberman (D-CT) Danforth (R-MO) ¿cinu gove Her. TTMH endorses Not urban League clinton Alexis-fyo Chairman REGINALD K. BRACK, Jr. R.File Senior Vice-Chairman BERNARD C. WATSON Vice-Chaltmen F M. ANTHONY BURNS National Urban League, Inc. WILLIAM R. HOWELL DONALD R. KEOUCH ROBERT C. LARSON Washington Operations Secretary 1111 14th Street, N.W., 6th Floor LYNNETTE TAYLOR Washington, D.C. 20005-5603 MAR 24 1993 Assistant Secretary Telephone (202) 898-1604 HOWARD C. DAVIS Treasurer Post-It™ brand fax transmittal memo 7671 # of pages I FREDERICK D. WILKINSON, Jr. ToMs. CAROL Rasco From Robert Maripine Assistant Treasurer T. JOSEPH SEMROD Co. White HOUSE car Dabon LEAGUE President and Chief Executive Officer March 23, 1993 Dept Damestic Aliey Phone # 898-8404 JOHN E. JACOB Fax # 456-2878 Fax , 682-0782 Board of Trustees Dear Senator: Robert O. Aders Michael B. Alexander Cloria Banks, Eta. The National Urban League strongly urgen your William 8. Bond Sherry Bronfman support for the Senate FY94 Budget Resolution as Daniel B. Burke Richard M. Clarke passed by the Senate Budget Committee Charles M. Collins Edith W. Cooper (s.Con.Res.18). The Budget Resolution essentially A. Bruce Crawley incorporates President Clinton's economic Thomas R. Donahue Waynic Embry investment and deficit reduction proposals. Any Raiph B. Everett, Esq Eliner 1. Ferdon amendment to limit or reduce funding for Dean 5. Ferris George M. C. Fisher desperately needed investments in human and Anthony T. Grant physical infrastructure contained in $.Con.Res.18 Mel H. Gregory, CLU Alton 1. Hall, D. must be vigorously opposed. The National Urban Charles 1. Hamilton. If.. Esq. William W. Harris League believes that the Clinton Economic Plan for C. Robert Kidder the nation provides an unprecedented and welcome Jack L. Lederer George E. Lewis departure from the federal budget proposals of the Ann Liberman Jonathan S. Linen last twelve years. The Clinton plan would provide Margaret R Lord Marths M. Mitchell for needed job creation, investments in our Mario L. MOTTOW neglected human and physical infrastructure, and a Robert H. Murphy Mindell L. Penn balanced approach to reducing our federal budget Raymond J. Pritchard Catherine A. Rein deficit. W. Franklyn Richardson Rov S. Roberts Diane Stevens Robinson The National Urban League also urges your support Benjamin S. Ruffin Pamela Samuels-Kater for the President's Economic Stimulus plan john L. Sims Wayman F, Smith NI providing for $16.3 billion in urgent supplemental Burton B. Staniar appropriations for this fiscal year. Any attempt Thomas W. Towksbury Nathaniel Trives to reduce or delay funding for the stimulus Culvin Tyler Robert E. Williams package must be opposed. To be effective, the Plan Gary Zenkel, Esq. Edw and D. Zinbarg must be passed now, as our families, children, and communities need the proposed investments to Ex-Officio LYNNE M. BORCES address the devastating impact of this last JOHN W. DEAN, Esq. recession. The Stimulus Plan is an important down payment on the President's comprehensive Immediate Past Chairman ROBERT C. LARSON investment plan for the country. Honorary Trustees COY C. EKLUND THEODORE W. KHEEL Dear Senator March 23, 1993 Page 2 In his statement on President Clinton's economic plan for the nation, National Urban League President, John E. Jacob, found that "the Administration's program embodies many of the aspects of the National Urban League's Marshall Plan for America, which is a comprehensive, targeted program of investments in our infrastructure and in our people." Therefore, both the Budget Resolution and the Economic Stimulus must be passed intact if we are to change the course of this nation and invest in its future productivity. Robert MC Robert Sincerely, McAlpine againe Director Policy and Government Relations RMC:sb ALEXIS HERMAN SCHEDULE MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1993 7:45 a.m. Staff Meeting Morning Office & Administrative Work Mid-morning David Wilhelm Meeting, at the DNC (1 hour) 1:00 p.m. David Dreyer Lunch Appointment (Tentative) 2:00 p.m. Eli Segal Meeting (Tentative) m 146 OEOB 4:30 pm 3:30 p.m. Economic Briefing 4:30 pm 6 - 8 p.m. Jeff Birnbaum Book Party Al Hunt's Home 3501 36th Street, NW August 22, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN KATE CARR FROM: Mack McLarty ump SUBJECT: Read-out from August 21 Meeting with Stanley Gault As expected, Gault and the Goodyear team (Miller and Jasinowski) made a strong pitch for continuation of the INRA, arguing the necessity of a stable and secure natural rubber supply on national security grounds. Main arguments: the INRA has met its objectives, benefitting both producers and consumers; it is unique, based on market principles (e.g. not a traditional commodities arrangement designed to boost prices artificially, the likes of which have grown out of favor); the agreement has not cost the US Treasury beyond our initial $53 million "ante" in 1979; if the INRA is not extended, the three major producers (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) would likely attempt to cartelize natural rubber supplies, to the detriment of Goodyear, other rubber combanies, consumers, and US national security. Without taking a position on the merits, I stressed Goodyear's case would be bolstered if they emphasized the uniqueness of the INRA within the spectrum of commodities arrangements, and suggested more work on the claim that the agreement has been cost-free to the US Government. I also suggested Goodyear check in with Justice and Labor, which are investigating anti-trust and child labor concerns, respectively. FYI: Joan Spero at State thought Goodyear made its case very well on national security grounds. Initially skeptical, she has now asked State for additional information concerning the financials and analysis of the claim regarding cartelization before she decides a State position. Treasury's Jeff Shafer is also focussing on the financing mechanism. Phyllis Jowes is going to (An N inter-agen meeting IS M Next 2 weeks. I my n tait N.T public LIAISON Be ivcluded All Phyllis keep us posted. Gord muties. shill Ane loss-time friek EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 20-Aug-1995 03:23pm TO: Douglas B. Sosnik TO: Ruby G. Moy (for Alexis Herman) 22 SAY FROM: Carol H. Rasco Economic and Domestic Policy CC: Patricia E. Romani SUBJECT: My apologies I meant to CC you on this as the conference recommended by the Advisory Council could end up being a headache issue for you just like the actual naming of the council if not handled properly. The meeting referenced in my office was simply me with Jeff Levi and Erksine with some input from George in order to get the ball rolling as to how we respond. We can bring you up to speed as the real discussions have not yet begun. Thank you EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 20-Aug-1995 03:13pm TO: (See Below) FROM: Carol H. Rasco Economic and Domestic Policy SUBJECT: AIDS Conference I had conversations with Erskine and with Leon after the President reviewed the memo which I submitted following the meeting in my office last week. The following need to occur: a. Scott Hitt must NOT be told there has been any meeting or anything sent to the POTUS. If anyone has to tell him anything at this point you should simply say he should give us all a break, it is vacation time, that everyone is committed to getting back into the working 880 hours a week when we return. I cannot stress enough how there should be no discussion about the status with him until we are all back. b. AIDS office should prepare the "game plan" memo we discussed in my office and have it prepared no later than noon Wednesday, September 6. This is not a memo to anyone, just a draft working paper on how this would all work with a very heavy emphasis on how we deal with the inevitable guest list problems, panel participants, etc. The format of the conferecne at this point at least should follow the outline discussed in my office. It is critical the memo reflect that the WHITE HOUSE, not the Advisory Group is in charge. This will save time in the long run as there is no decision point left as to what group will run this show, it is the White House. At least for now C. Pat Romani will start calling each office represented in this memo on Tuesday, September 5 to determine when that week after the due date of the memo a meeting can be set up to discuss the memo (which will NOT be distributed in advance) and discuss next steps. Thank you! Distribution: TO: Patsy Fleming TO: Jeffrey Levi TO: John B. Emerson TO: Marsha Scott TO: Laura Capps (for George S.) CC: Jeremy D. Benami CC: Julie E. Demeo CC: Patricia E. Romani CC: Rosalyn A. Miller THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 12, 1995 WEIGELT-WALLACE AWARD PRESENTATION DATE: October 13, 1995 LOCATION: Oval Office TIME: 11:15 pm FROM: Alexis Herman Danny Wexler I. PURPOSE To. honor two Oklahoma City doctors who rescued a woman trapped inside the Alfred P. Murrah Building after a bomb exploded. II. BACKGROUND The Weigelt-Wallace award to honor physicians for exemplary medical care was inspired by the example of Dr. John Weigelt and U.S. Navy Commander Mark Wallace, physicians who, from opposite sides of the globe, worked together to save National Guardsman, David Campbell who was critically wounded in a SCUD missile attack in the 1991 Gulf War. The awards were presented by Ross Perot during the "United We Stand" conference in August to Drs. J. Andy Sullivan and David Tuggle, both of The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. On April 19, Drs. Sullivan and Tuggle crawled into what had been the basement of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City to a spot where Dana Bradley lay pinned beneath a concrete slab. Using four surgical knives, his own pocketknife and a nylon rope, Sullivan amputated her right leg at the knee, while Dr. Tuggle looked after her vital signs. Each award recipient received a $50,000 honorarium and a sculpture. Dr. Weigelt is now at the University of Minnesota and Commander Wallace is now stationed at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas will administer the award and appoint a committee to select the recipients. In addition to the two Oklahoma City doctors, the award was presented to a British doctor who saved a woman in a jet. This new award was established by Ross Perot. However, he does not want his name associated with it because he fears it would take away from those being honored. III. PARTICIPANTS Dr. John Weigelt Dr. Mark Wallace Dave Campbell Gail Campbell, Wife Dr. David Tuggle, Award Recipient Judy Ann Tuggle, Wife Justin Tuggle, Son David Tuggle, Son Rachel Ann Tuggle, Daughter Dr. Andy Sullivan, Award Recipient Lora Sullivan, Wife Tyler Sullivan, Son Jacob Sullivan, Daughter Dr. William Neaves, Dean, Southwestern Medical Center Priscilla Neaves, Wife Senator Don Nickles (R-OK) Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) Representative Bill Brewster (D-OK) Representative Ernest Istook (R-OK) Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK) [All members indicated they wanted to attend. It will depend on the voting schedule] IV. PRESS PLAN White House Photo Only. V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS You greet the group as they are escorted into the Oval Office. You take photos with each award recipient and then with their families. A photo will be taken with the entire group. The group departs. VI. REMARKS None required THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON Alexis M. Herman, Director OCT 25 2 5 1990 PHONE:(202) 456-2930 FAX:(202) 456-6218 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET Number of Pages (Including Cover) 2 Kyle Baker To: Fax: Phone: Date: Oct. 25,1995 From: Ruby Moy Message: Oh w/ Corrections. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 24-Oct-1995 01:56pm ok TO: Ruby G. Moy asedit FROM: Kyle M. Baker Presidential Correspondence CC: James A. Dorskind SUBJECT: language clearance Ruby- Jim Dorskind requested that Alexis clear the attached text for appropriateness in response to a letter from Les Hyman regarding race relations and POTUS' recent speech. The President will personally sign the letter. Please run this language by Alexis and get back with me if you/she have any other questions. My phone number is X6-5515. Thanks. Thank you for your letter and your ideas about race relations in America. You and I agree that there is much work still to be done in order to break down racial barriers and become one nation again. That is why I continue to work daily to heighten public awareness and promote inclusion I want to send a powerful message of equality and acceptance to people everywhere. I am dedicated to ending discrimination and to protecting the civil rights of every citizen in our society. I firmly believe that by working together, we can make our national community a better place for all Americans. I appreciate your insight and continuing support. Sincerely, October 16, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO HAROLD ICKES ALEXIS HERMAN DOUG SOSNIK of MAGGIE WILLIAMS C MELANNE VERVEER C ANN LEWIS FROM: BETSY MYERS Betsy 10/26/95 5001 SUBJECT: ACTIVITIES REPORT Below please find a summary of outreach, events and media activities coordinated and organized by the Office of Women's Initiatives and Outreach from October 5 through October 13, 1995. Outreach Organized outreach meeting for Mrs. Gore with women leaders in Dearborn, Michigan, October 13. Kicked-off "At The Table" outreach meetings with a briefing and mobilization of 30 Hispanic women appointees on October 13, including explanation of how to hold an outreach meeting and media training. Kicked-off "Kitchen Cabinet," Betsy's informal group of senior appointee advisors who meet twice monthly to discuss Women's Office programs. o Amplified President's Domestic Violence Radio Address: Faxed alert and request for media amplification to 80 women's groups and 25 senior women appointees. Sent Budget cuts' impact on Rural America to 80 women's organizations. Coordinated 4 videos and 1 letter of greetings on behalf of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the First Lady's "Initiative on Medicare and Mammography": - Eastman Kodak Company: Video reached 500 attendees in New York; - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Coalition: Video reached 300 attendees across the U.S. - Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade Event: Video reached 10,000 people in Minnesota. - AMC Cancer Research: Video reached 750 women in St. Louis, Missouri. - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Awards Luncheon: Letter of greeting reached 2,000 people from across the U.S. in Dallas, Texas. Presented President's pro-woman/pro-family message at a conference of Women In Cable and Telecommunications, October 6 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Pulse of the Constituency Women leaders and constituents are thrilled by the President's leadership on domestic violence. Battered women and their advocates express feeling a personal connection to the President. Media Amplified President's domestic violence radio address through regional media outreach activities by domestic violence survivors, police and CEO's who participated in the President's domestic violence budget event on October 2, 1995. Tuesday, Oct. 10, domestic violence interview with WIVK in Knoxville, TN. Interview with Concord Monitor (New Hampshire) newspaper on Clinton Administration's helping women entrepreneurs on October 12. Continuing local media outreach from First Lady's roundtable with eight working women September 12 in Silver Spring, Maryland. (Clips attached.) Continuing amplification of President's domestic violence message. (Clip attached from Sun Sentinel from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.) Upcoming Welfare meeting with women leaders and Leon Panetta, Alexis Herman and other senior staff on October 19. Budget Briefing for women appointees with Alice Rivlin, Laura Tyson, Ann Lewis on October 24. Amplification by women appointees next week of President's message on budget cuts' impact on children. Developing At The Table campaign to reach women across the country through women political appointees, supporters and advocacy leaders. Presenting At the Table campaign to the DNC's Women's Leadership Forum on October 31. Briefing for Executive Directors of WIC programs October 26. Assisting Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise in Final Report and in planning joint press conference with U.S. Census on women's business ownership for end of October. Photo by Linda Rich Carmen Lomellin, fourth from the left, is surrounded by women from across Northwest Indiana Hispanic Women's Roundtable by: Linda Rich Early in September, at Ivy Tech State step to getting women's voices heard was to College, a group of concerned Hispanic have more women in key policy-making women from across Northwest Indiana met roles. Carmen was on hand to reassure the to discuss some of their concerns as Hispanic women, that as a representative of the women. Leading the discussion was Carmen President of the United States, she will make Lomellin, a representative of the White sure the President hears their voice. House Office on Women's Initiatives. The White House Women's Office will be She will take her roundtable notes back to holding these roundtable discussions through- Washington as will other members of the out the United States, as part of their outreach White House Office on Women's Initiatives. efforts. East Chicago was very fortunate to Her notes will include the fact that Hispanic have been the first city to hold a roundtable women have a sense of not getting resources discussion. to education, the need for quality day care, the lack of successful role models, and the Carmen Lomellin, a native of East Chicago, lack of health care initiatives. is on assignment at the White House to coordinate these Hispanic outreach efforts. Carmen has a history of community service Carmen not only had the good fortune to and a true commitment to the Hispanic meet with these Northwest Indiana women community. Prior to being appointed to the but to also take in a family visit. Clinton administration in October of 1993 she worked for Chicago's Mayor Richard As the discussion made its way around the Daley, and she was the Executive Director table, almost every woman commented on of the Chicago Private Industry Council. their concerns regarding the youth and the As Director of Leadership Development community. Education was a major concern, for the Mexican American League Defense since many felt that today in schools Hispanic and Education Fund her goal was to increase girls are not being encouraged to obtain a the participation of Hispanics on policy- higher education. making boards and commissions. Poverty, lack of communication or barriers The Hispanic women that were present are in the language, and a lack of positive eagerly anticipating another visit with Carmen influences on the children were some of the to hear how President Clinton will respond other concerns that were voiced. to the needs and concerns of the Hispanic It was further discussed that one important community. JILL YOUNG MILLER Capital Watch Sun-Sentinel, Sunday, October 8, 1995 Employers fighting domestic violence ne day about a year ago, Jerry O 95 TUE 15:11 FAI 305 356 4559 Rossi, president of Marshalls Inc., ! Month. S: was riding the elevator up to his The San Francisco-based, non-profit office. Another Marshalls employ- Family Violence Prevention Fund links the ee was riding the elevator, too. But workplace and domestic violence with these when Rossi tried to make conversation, she statistics: Up to half of abused working stayed quiet. He noticed bruises on her face women lose their jobs because they can't and arms. perform right - because they have been Instead of going about his business, Rossi abused; 75 percent of victims are harassed made it his business to ask the employee if at work by their abusers; half of abused she would like to have coffee with him in his working women lose three days of work a office. There, she told Rossi about the heat- month because of injuries or other medical ing she had suffered at home - and Rossi problems related to their abuse. was able to offer her help, quickly. Now, a coalition of business and labor It's all in a day's work at Marshalls, a organizations is establishing the National national chain of discount clothing stores. Workplace Resource Center on Domestic For almost two years, the company has com- Violence at the San Francisco organization, mitted itself to aiding employees who are to help businesses set up policies and pro- victims of violence at home. grams to combat domestic violence. The way Rossi sees it, employers help Some early supporters of the center employees with alcohol and drug abuse include not only Marshalls but also Levi problems because, if for no better reason, Strauss. Liz Claiborne, Polaroid, The Body employers know those problems affect Shop and The Gap. attendance, productivity, health care costs Last week, 30-year-old Becky Singleton and employee turnover. Why shouldn't told President Clinton that counselors at employers help people who are battered, Polaroid helped her to-break free from her too? battering husband, and to gain a restraining you think this issue doesn't have an order to keep him away. Along the way, the impact on business and the bottom linc, company reassured her that she would be think about this: How can a woman come to safe. and that her job would be, too. work and do her job when she was beaten "We 're starting to see more and more of the night before?" Rossi said last week at these major employers getting involved" in the White House during a ceremony to kick fighting domestic violence, said Betsy off National Domestic Violence Awareness Myers, director of the White House Office of Month. Women's Initiatives and Outreach. The San Francisco-based. non-profit Myers said she expects a crusade against Family Violence Prevention Fund links the domestic violence to catch on like another workplace and domestic violence with these national crusade did several years ago. statistics: Up to half of abused working "Mothers Against Drunk Driving - women lose their jobs because they can't they've made a huge impact in our country," perform right - because they have been she said. "So this is the same kind of thing. I shused. 75 percent of victims are harassed think that people always kind of looked at domestic violence as kind of a personal fam- ily matter. And that's not the case today." To reach the Family Violence Prevention Fund for advice on how to start a workplace campaign, call 1-415-252-8900, 1-800-END. ABUSE or 1-800-537-2238. Write to Washington correspondent Jill Young Miller at the Washington Bureau, 1325 G St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20005. THE WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1995 A5 Clinton Makes a Personal Appeal for Men to End Violence Against Women in our homes, violence against women and enforcement efforts to deal with violenc By John F. Harris children." Washington Post Staff Writer against all of the mothers, all of the wives, all ( How the nation can bridge the racial gulf the daughters in America," Clinton said. "Bt President Clinton issued a highly personal exposed by the widely varying reactions to the real solution to this problem starts with U: appeal yesterday against domestic violence, Simpson's acquittal on murder charges is the With our personal responsibility and a simpl recalling his own ordeal growing up with an subject of a speech Clinton has scheduled for pledge that we will never, never lift a har abusive stepfather and imploring men to take Monday at the University in Texas at Austin. against a woman for as long as we live." a "simple pledge that we will never, never lift "Violence against women within our fami- While emphasizing the role of personal rt a hand against women for as long as we live." lies will not go away unless we all take re- sponsibility in preventing domestic abuse, Clin Clinton didn't directly mention the O.J. sponsibility for ending it," Clinton said. "So ton nonetheless made clear that he thinks go Simpson trial, which brought spousal abuse let me close today by speaking directly to the ernment has a role. He lauded last year dramatically into public focus with its vivid de- men of America. Not just as president, or a Violence Against Women Act, which wa scriptions of a beating Nicole Brown Simpson father or a husband. But also as a son, who passed as part of the crime bill and include sustained from the former football star before has seen domestic violence firsthand." grants to states to fight domestic violence ar their divorce. But he made plain that the tim- Clinton's stepfather, Roger Clinton, who prescribes federal penalties in cases of abus ing of his remarks was not mere coincidence. died in 1967, was an alcoholic. When he was that involve crossing state lines. And he crit "In recent weeks, all of us have had reason drunk, he would beat his wife and on one oc- cized the efforts of House Republicans to Cl to focus on two of the biggest problems fac- casion fired a handgun at her. Virginia Kelly $50 million from the new program, a move th: ing our country," Clinton said in his weekly Clinton, the president's mother, died of the Senate has not matched. radio address. "The problem of continuing breast cancer early last year. Yesterday was not the first time Clintc racial divisions and the problem of violence "I know that all of us support stronger law has invoked his personal experience as youth in a highly public way. In 1992, a wide- weekly radio address focused on the budget. ly played video produced by the Clinton cam- Sen. Pete V. Domenici (N.M.) said that the paign showed the candidate recalling how at president's budget plan would not really proi age 14 he dramatically confronted his stepfa- duce a balanced budget because it is based ther in the middle of a drunken assault on his on false assumptions about economic mother, and portrayed the incident as a turn- growth. He cited the "nonpartisan Congres ing point in the cycle of abuse. sional Budget Office, which says the presio In the November issue of Good House- dent's budget plan would result in $200 bil- keeping magazine, Clinton again shares inti- lion deficits in each of the next 10 years and mate recollections of how the tumult he wit- will not balance the budget. nessed in youth affected his outlook on life. "It's a no-pain budget," Domenici conting He told the magazine that he once doubt- ued. "By manipulating the numbers, they ed whether he would ever be able to have a simply make $475 billion worth of deficit happy family of his own. "When I was 21, I magically disappear in a cloud of smoke with put down the things I really wanted in my more assumptions and new estimates." life, and having a good family life and a child was one of them," he said. "But I just didn't FOR MORE INFORMATION know if I could ever get there, because if To read the full text of the president's your model of a marriage has been bad, it remarks, see see Digital Ink, The Post's has a subconscious drag on you." on-line service. To learn about Digital Ink, The Republican response to Clinton's call 1-800-510-5104, Ext. 9000. October 12, 1995 - October 18, 1995 - The Prince George's Post Nuria Grant Meets With First Lady By Avonie Brown Lady to talk about issues that 10 years and temporarily served to speak directly to Mrs. Clinton Prince George's Post staff writer most concerned them as work- as the Lieutenant Governor's about issues as they specifically Nuria Grant, of Bowie, was ing women. The meeting is a fol- lead staff person. impacted her life. one of seven women from the low up to the First Lady's keyn- There were two very key "It was a tremendous experi- Greater Washington Area recen- ote address at the Women's Con- issues that Grant presented to ence," said Grant, "and I was tly invited to participate in a ference in Beijing, China. the First Lady. very honored and moved to breakfast meeting with First To maintain the momentum of "As the mother of a three- have been selected to have this Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the conference and in recogni- year-old and with elderly conversation with the First Mrs. K's Toll House, in Silver tion that the issues affecting parents, I have some definite Lady." Spring. women are global, the First Lady opinions on the quality of public Now that the meeting has The meeting, the first in a has initiated this discussion education and medicare," said taken place, Grant said, "I won- series of roundtable discussions series. Grant. der what direction they are between the First Lady and Grant was recommended for "I was able to talk to the First going with the information, but American women, was coordi- this meeting by Lieutenant Gov- Lady about the lack of emphasis as the First Lady told us, there nated by the White House Office ernor Kathleen Kennedy Town- in public schools on multicultur- will be a follow up to this meet- of Women's Initiative and send, because of her community alism, the large student to teach- ing because they hope to deve- Outreach. involvement. The Lieutenant er ratio and the need for greater lop an action plan focusing on Through their efforts these Governor was familiar with parental involvement in setting the needs of working women." women from differing racial, Grant's activities because she policy." The First Lady is reportedly social, economic and political also worked for then County The meeting was designed working on a book about family backgrounds met with the First Executive, Parris Glendening for such that each woman was able life in American society. The Prince George's Post - October 12, 1995 - October 18, 1995 -A3 Nuria Grant, left, a public relations professional from Bowie, recently met with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton along with seven other area women to examine issues of most concern to working families. Wednesday, September 27, 1995 - THE CALVERT INDEPENDENT - Page A-5 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE Dunkirk resident dines with First Lady Pamela Kiger, an administrative assistant, of Dunkirk, recently met with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton along with seven other women from throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to examine the issues of most concern to working families. Clinton, Kiger, above and fifth from the right, and the other participants discussed a wide range of topics from solid support for student loan programs to concerns over Medicare cuts. The breakfast was held at Mrs. K's Toll House in Silver Spring. October I9, 1995 To: Alexis Herman From: Ben Johnson RE: Importance of the African American Media The mobilization efforts relative to the Million Man March is a vivid reminder of the importance of the African American media. One reason the march was so successful was because of the outreach efforts of the nation's black newspapers and radio stations. Long before the mainstream press became aware that there would be a march, black newspapers and radio stations had been pumping it for months in the African American community. The importance of the black media is often overlooked mainly because their circulation and listening audience numbers are low in comparison to mainstream media. To base whether we advertise in black media based solely on numbers is a critical mistake because they are considered the most accountable and believable press by a large percentage of African Americans. This is especially true whenever serious issues affecting the African American community are being discussed. Its true that black newspapers have low circulation numbers, but we cannot afford to underestimate the number of people who read these papers in African American barber shops, beauty shops and doctor's offices. Its also true that black radio stations have low listening audiences. However, most black radio station's listening audiences are usually made up of a majority of all African Americans living in that market. The Administration could reap enormous benefits by better utilizing African American newspapers and radio stations to send positive messages to the African American community. The President has an outstanding record of accomplishments which benefit African Americans and we desperately need vehicles to get the information out. Additionally, the Million Man March's call for a massive voter registration drive opened a window of opportunity for the DNC. The DNC should immediately underwrite an advertising campaign in the black media. If nothing more than a reminder to the commitment made at the march to register to vote. Further, I am urging high level discussions in the White House and the DNC on this subject so we can quickly take advantage of the black media's power and influence over the masses of African Americans nationwide. It is important for us to get involved with them now if we want strong editorial content from them in 1996. If we do it right this could be a home run for the President. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 09-Aug-1995 12:00pm TO: Ruby G. Moy AMH FROM: Dana A. Wyckoff 741 Office of Public Liaison unbeknowned to not SUBJECT: RE: WH Tour Barbara, Lois' aware of she apologization call. Ruby: Barbarathe for + confus A. This is where the danger lies. Lois Felder's group of 25 was R only a part of the larger Skinner group request (which totalled 40). This is why people doing end runs around the process are so dangerous without knowing the two parts, we might have reduced the tour request and cut out 15 people. B. Skinner group has gotten it's tour (and I'm calling them). It's a GUIDED tour, which is more than they usually do for young teens and teenagers. Therefore, no need for refreshments. Yours, Sincerely, Dana EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 09-Aug-1995 07:17pm TO: Ruby G. Moy FROM: Dana A. Wyckoff Office of Public Liaison SUBJECT: RE: Skinner Tour Lois Felder and Barbara Skinner are part and parcel of the same group. Everybody should be happy!!!! (Don't worry). Amss Jaymy THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON AUG 15 1095 24 July 1995 Mr. Stanley M. Chesley, Esq. 1513 Central Trust Tower Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Dear Stanley: This is in response to your 14 July 1995 letter concerning the Isaiah Award, to be presented personally by Prime Minister Rabin under the auspices of the International Leadership Reunion at an event to be held during 22-25 October 1995 in Washington, D.C. This would be a wonderful opportunity for the President, and your invitation is under very serious consideration. The President's schedule is already hectic following Labor Day, but I will speak with Billy Webster and Leon Panetta about the possibility of the President attending the ILR event. Sincerely, Huck A Harold Ickes Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff CC: Billy Webster Alexis Herman Stanley M. Chesley Attorney at Law 1513 Central Trust Tower Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Telephone: (513) 621-0267 June 14, 1995 C Mr. Harold Ickes C Ass't. to the President C Deputy Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Harold: I am in receipt of a copy of a letter which you sent to Donald Fowler, dated May 30, 1995, concerning President Clinton's receipt of the Isaiah Award. As you know, this Award would be given by the State of Israel and presented personally by Prime Minister Rabin, under the auspices of the International Leadership Reunion, which is part of the United Jewish Appeal. This group, the ILR, is the single largest group of philanthopic Jewish contributors in the United States and World-wide. In the event that you did not receive a copy of my letter to President Clinton, I enclose it for your review. I believe that this would be a tremendous opportunity for the President, and one which would properly recognize him for all of the incredible work he has done to make the peace process possible. In hosting a reception or a dinner at which this Award would be presented by Prime Minister Rabin, in my estimation, would be very worthwhile in view of the importance of the United Jewish Appeal nationally and world-wide. C Any assistance that you could lend in obtaining a commitment from President Clinton, would be greatly appreciated. C C Sincerely, Stanley M. Chesley SMC/cah Stanley M. Chesley Attorney at Law 1513 Central Trust Tower Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Telephone: (513) 621-0267 February 20, 1995 President William J. Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: It is with a great deal of pleasure that I advise you that the State of Israel wishes to bestow upon you the Isaiah Award for Distinguished World Leadership, for the incredible work you have done in the peace making process. Your accomplishments are the most important in over 40 vears. This Award would be given in conjunction with the United Jewish AI and Keren Hayesod International Leadership Reunion, to be held in Wash ton from October 22-25, 1995. The evening of October 25, 1995 would be the ideal time for the presentation, and I am particularly pleased because Susan and I are the Chairpersons of this year's International Leadership Reunion. ILR represents the largest contributors of the United Jewish Appeal. As you know, the United Jewish Appeal is by far the leading Jewish fundraising organization in America. The United Jewish Appeal/Federation Campaign occurs annually in hundreds of Jewish communities across America. This year, almost $750 Million will be raised. Approximately 50% is distributed through United Jewish Appeal for humanitarian needs in Israel and to sustain Jewish communities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The remaining 50% is used in America for local needs such as elder care, family counseling, recreational and vocational services and education. We serve thousands of Americans in need each day. The International Leadership Reunion, which is part of the United Jewish Appeal's largest group of givers, will bring together approximately 250 women and men who represent the very top philanthropic givers of the Jewish people. Top community leaders from throughout North America will be in attendance. In addition, there will be approximately 50 other major donors representing Keren Hayesod which is the rest of the Jewish Diaspora which serves the same role in other countries as United Jewish Appeal does in America. Mr. President, we would be honored if you and the First Lady were able to be with us to accept this Award for Distinguished World Leadership, from the State of Israel, for the work you have done in the peace process. We would be proud and privileged to recognize your outstanding leadership, and would hope to have a reception and/or dinner at which this Award could be presented to you, hopefully by Prime Minister Rabin. SMC/cah A Stanley M. Chesley Sincerely, Routing Slip DATE: 7/7/95 FROM: Billy Webster Director of Scheduling and Advance SUBJECT: Isaiah Award for Distinguished world Leadership Don Baer Abner Mikva Erskine Bowles Leon Panetta Peg Cusack Laura Tyson Rahm Emanuel John Podesta Mark Gearan Jack Quinn Jack Gibbons Carol Rasco Pat Griffin Paige Reffe Marcia Hale Cheryl Rodman Alexis Herman Lee Satterfield Nancy Hernreich Patti Solis Kitty Higgins Doug Sosnik Harold Ickes G. Stephanopoulos Anthony Lake Ann Stock Bruce Lindsey Stephanie Streett Mike McCurry Kim Tilley Anne McGuire Jodie Torkelson Mack McLarty Melanne Verveer Danny Weyler Anne Walley Maggie Williams File: PENDING Oct 25th Comments: PER Bw 7/7 please Alexis - al call on ACCEPT this me Ruly SCHEDULE PROPOSAL June 29, 199535 JUL 7 Ag: 17 REGRET PENDING TO: Billy Webster Director of Scheduling and Advance FROM: Alexis Herman Assistant to the President Director, Office of Public Liaison REQUEST: Accept the Isaiah Award for Distinguished World Leadership during the International Leadership Reunion of the United Jewish Appeal. The award would be presented by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. PURPOSE: To continue to cultivate support with influential Jewish community leaders, many of whom were early supporters during the campaign and throughout the past two years. The ILR represents some of the top philanthropic leadership in the Jewish community in North America. BACKGROUND: The International Leadership Reunion (ILR) will bring together a very select group of 250 major donors to the United Jewish Appeal. Many of these individuals are strong and early supporters of the President and his accomplishments and have exercised their influence in their communities on behalf of the President's agenda. The United Jewish Appeal (UJA) is the leading Jewish fund raising organization in America. This year they expect to raise $750 million with 50% of the funds used in the United States for local needs such as elderly care, family counseling, educational, vocational and recreational services. Thousands of Americans benefit daily from UJA provided services through local community Jewish Federations. The remaining 50% provides humanitarian assistance in Israel and to sustain Jewish communities throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The ILR has already confirmed that Prime Minister Rabin has agreed to present President Clinton with the Isaiah Award to recognize the President's "outstanding and unique role in furthering Middle East peace." PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION None. DATE AND TIME: The ILR request is for Wednesday evening, October 25, 1995. The Reunion runs from October 22-25, 1995. They would accommodate the President's schedule. BRIEFING TIME: 15 minutes. DURATION: 60-90 minutes. LOCATION: Washington, D.C. PARTICIPANTS: Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Stanley Chesley (OH), Richard Pearlstone (NY), Sheldon Adelson (CA), Allen Bildner (NJ), Abigail and Les Wexner (OH), Steven L. Spiegel (CA). OUTLINE OF EVENTS: The President would meet briefly with the leadership of the ILR prior to accepting the award. The President would then be introduced by Stan Chesley, Chairman, International Leadership Reunion, and deliver his remarks. REMARKS REQUIRED: To be provided by Speech Writing with additional briefing by OPL. MEDIA COVERAGE: Open press. FIRST LADY'S ATTENDANCE: No. VICE PRESIDENTS ATTENDANCE: No. RECOMMENDED BY: Alexis Herman Jay K. Footlik Sara Ehrman CONTACT: Jay K. Footlik, x65283 Danny Wexler, x62930 ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL: Invitation Attached Stanley M. Chesley Attorney at Law 1513 Central Trust Tower Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Telephone: (513) 621-0267 COPY February 20, 1995 President William J. Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: It is with a great deal of pleasure that I advise you that the State of Israel wishes to bestow upon you the Isaiah Award for Distinguished World Leadership, for the incredible work you have done in the peace making process. Your accomplishments are the most important in over 40 years. This Award would be given in conjunction with the United Jewish Appeal and Keren Hayesod International Leadership Reunion, to be held in Washington from October 22-25, 1995. The evening of October 25, 1995 would be the ideal time for the presentation, and I am particularly pleased because Susan and I are the Chairpersons of this year's International Leadership Reunion. ILR represents the largest contributors of the United Jewish Appeal. As you know, the United Jewish Appeal is by far the leading Jewish fundraising organization in America. The United Jewish Appeal/Federation Campaign occurs annually in hundreds of Jewish communities across America. This year, almost $750 Million will be raised. Approximately 50% is distributed through United Jewish Appeal for humanitarian needs in Israel and to sustain Jewish communities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The remaining 50% is used in America for local needs such as elder care, family counseling, recreational and vocational services and education. We serve thousands of Americans in need each day. The International Leadership Reunion, which is part of the United Jewish Appeal's largest group of givers, will bring together approximately 250 women and men who represent the very top philanthropic givers of the Jewish people. Top community leaders from throughout North America will be in attendance. In addition, there will be approximately 50 other major donors representing Keren Hayesod which is the rest of the Jewish Diaspora which serves the same role in other countries as United Jewish Appeal does in America. Mr. President, we would be honored if you and the First Lady were able to be with us to accept this Award for Distinguished World Leadership, from the State of Israel, for the work you have done in the peace process. We would be proud and privileged to recognize your outstanding leadership, and would hope to have a reception and/or dinner at which this Award could be presented to you, hopefully by Prime Minister Rabin. Sincerely, Stanley M. Chesley SMC/cah X David Lane Executive Director National Economic Council The White House (202) 456-5352 URGENT URGENT TO: alexis Herman DATE: 9-18-95 FAX # 215-496-9798 Number of pages including cover 6 COMMENTS: URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT Assistant: Sonvia Matthews - 456-5351 FAX:(202) 156-1605 41 she Shertll Cosi 800 0321 ZONE, 1001 2091 PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION 93956853:# 4/ 7 9- 7-85 ; 2:54PM ; US DOC NAFTA OFFICE- SENT BY: / OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN STATES of / SECRETARY NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 Embargoed for Release: Contact: Maria Cardona 202-482-4883 Monday, September 4. 1995 8:00am edt Jim Desler 202-482-6035 STATEMENT BY COMMERCE SECRETARY RONALD E. BROWN ON PUBLIC CITIZEN'S NAFTA STATEMENT WASHINGTON -- It's time to stop playing the "blame NAFTA" game every time there is a "shock" felt in the international financial markets. We are almost two years into the NAFTA agreement, and the doomsayers' predictions of a "giant sucking sound" simply have proven false. NAFTA clearly has had a positive impact or jobs and exports. Let's embrace the changes in the North American market and work towards maximizing the benefits that the U.S. economy can achieve through the opportunities treated by President Clinten and NAFTA. ### TOTAL P.O. 9091 get 7070 11:81 96 81.60 OHN 3S:10H BLTH" 003 PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION SENT BY 9- 7-95 ; 2:54PM : US DOC NAFTA OFFICE- 93956853 :# 2/ 7 NAFTA'S RECORD NAFTA not a "light-switch" treaty. Lays out the rules of the game for North American trade and integration. NAFTA is working in good times and bad. Surpassed expectations in its first year. -- Three-way trade in 1994 stood at $350 billion, about $1,000 of trade for each of NAFTA's 380 million consumers. -- One-fifth of all the trade between the United States and Mexico was "created" in 1994, with trade exploding from $80 billion to $100 billion. - U.S. exports surged as Mexican trade barriers came down. Examples include autos. semiconductors, machine tools, and even apples. -- Irade growth was well balanced U.S. and Mexico each realized roughly $10 billion in new export sales in each other's market. Exports, imports both up over 20 percent. Given the peso crisis, this year won't look like last year. -- Not surprising. Many private forecasters predicting real decline in Mexican GDP of 5 percent this year -- no comparable U.S. recession in post -WWD period. -- Exports are down 12 percent from same period last year (Jan-June), but they are still above pre- NAFTA levels -- Temporary situation: U.S. exports will pick up next year. GOM "taking its medicine" -- deep but quick recession, with a strong recovery based on sound economic fundamentals Useful to contrast with Mexican economic crisis in 1982 -- U.S. exports to Mexico cut in half. Took six years to rebuild previous export levels. Not just crisis, but Mexican response to it. Raised taritts to 100 percent; across the board import licensing Wasn't until after Mexico joined GATT that export growth resumed Underscores a key negotiating objective in NAFTA. to "lock-in" the economic reforms and trade liberalizations that had already taken place in Mexico. NAFTA has been a critical factor in Mexico's current outward looking response: -- Mexico implemented NAFTA's second round of tariff cuts on Jan. 1, 1995. -- When Mexico recently raised duties on a few products, it exempted NAFTA goods -- Zedillo's economic program accelerates the pace of Mexico's privatization plans. -- Continued commitment by Mexico 10 political reforms. Rvargo/ONA/9-1-95 022 WHITE HOUSE NEC 9095 get 2022 9T:01 96/81/60 PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION SENT DY: D- 7-03 ; 2:04PM ; US DOC NAFTA OFFICE- 93956853 # 51 7 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS ON PUBLIC CITIZEN SUMMARY Public Citizen argues that their report shows that NAFTA isn't working. We disagree. NAFTA was a success in 1994 and it is a success now. Surpassed expectations in its first year. Trade among U.S., Mexico and Canada in 1994 stood at $350 billion, about $1,000 of trade for each of NAFTA's 380 million consumers. One-fifth of all the trade between the United States and Mexico was "created" in 1994, with trade exploding from S80 billion in 1993 to $100 billion in 1994. U.S. exports surged as Mexican trade barriers came down. Examples include autos, semiconductors, machine tools, and even apples. Trade growth was well balanced. U.S. and Mexico each realized roughly $10 billion in new export sales to each other's markets. Exports and imports were both up over 20 percent. NAFTA's success is just as evident in 1995, although in a different way. Without NAFTA, the current trade situation with Mexico would be far worse for both the United States and Mexico. Best test of an Agreement is how it works in bad times: a key objective of NAFTA was to "lock-in" Mexico's trade and economic reforms. In 1982, when Mexico faced circumstances similar to its current economic difficulties, Mexico closed off its market to imports by raising duties to 100 percent and requiring across-the -board import licenses. U.S. exports were cut in half and took 6 years to recover. In contrast, although U.S. exports to Mexico are down 12 percent so far in 1995, they are still higher than pre-NAFTA levels. (See chart.) Mexico actually implemented the second round of NAFTA tariff cuts Jan. 1. 1995. When Mexico recently raised duties on a few products, it exempted NAFTA goods. * Zedillo's economic program accelerates the pace of Mexico's privatization plans. Public Citizen's report uses the wrong tests. Trade surpluses do not necessarily translate into job gains, nor do trade deficits imply job losses. 004 WHITE HOUSE NEC CO9T 991 2022 ST:05 96/87/60 PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION SENT BY: 9- 7-95 2:55PM ; US DOC NAFTA OFFICE- 93956853: 6/ 7 * There is no correlation between changes in the U.S. trade balance and U.S. job performance: 1982-87: U.S. trade deficit quintuples, from $28 billion to $152 billion. Employment up12.9 million; unemployment rate drops from 9.7 to 6.1 percent. 1987-91: U.S. trade deficit cut in half, from $152 billion to $67 billion. Employment up 6.3 million; unemployment rate increases from 6.1 to 6.7 percent. 1991-94: U.S. trade deficit more than doubles, from $67 billion to $151 billion. Employment up 5.2 million: unemployment rate declines from 6.7 to 6.1 billion. Mexico has achieved a $14 billion improvement in its overall trade balance this year (roughly half of this with the U.S.). yet by some estimates Mexico has lost as many as I million jobs. -- Public Citizen characterizes workers certified by the Department of Labor for NAFTA trade adjustment assistance (NAFTA-TAA) as "having lost their jobs due to NAFTA." In fact, there is no requirement under this program to show that U.S. production moved or that U.S. imports increased as a result of NAFTA. The first example illustrates this point. Workers at a Mattell factory in New York were certified for NAFTA-TAA, but the "increased company imports from Mexico" were not due to NAFTA. NAFTA did not provide Mexico with any new market access for toys. U.S. imports of toys from Mexico were already duty-free before NAFTA under the GSP program. (in fact, Mexico accounts for less than 5 percent of total U.S. toy imports.) NAFTA's implementing legislation provides trade adjustment assistance related to Canada and Mexico without regard to whether NAFTA was a cause. Thus, some workers may now be eligible for trade adjustment assistance that was not previously available. Trade with Mexico has been beneficial for U.S. jobs. NAFTA enhances these gains. -- Public Citizen's job loss estimate is not valid. It incorrectly applies a Commerce "formula" that describes the relationship between exports and jobs to the trade balance. -- The Administration estimate that NAFTA would add 200,000 jobs by 1995 was based on anticipated export growth, not net exports. -- It does indicate the problem with short-term forecasting, however. Last year we were well on our way to this goal, but the unexpected recession in Mexico is temporarily limiting the benefits that the United States will reap from NAFTA. We fully expect U.S. exports to regain their momentum next year as the Mexican economy recovers. -- Moreover, NAFTA is helping insulate the roughly 800,000 American workers whose jobs are supported by exports to Mexico from the full impact of economic events in Mexico. -- Finally, trade with Mexico is a small part of the U.S. economy. Overall U.S. employment has increased 4.3 million since NAFTA was implemented. DOC/ITA/ONA/9-1-95 gont get 707 18:19 96/81/60 900 DRN ASOOH 311H" PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION SENT BY: :- 7-95 ; 2:55PM : US DOC NAFTA OFFICE- 93956853:# 7/7 Six Month Exports U.S. to Mexico Despite the Devaluation, U.S. Exports are Still Ahead of their Pre-MARTA Levels 30 $24.5 25 $20.2 $21.0 $21.6 Billion Dollars 20 15 10 5 0 92 93 94 95 Despite a 10.5 percent drop in Mexican GDP in the second quarter, and 2 50 percent drop in the peso, U.S. exports to Mexico in 1995 are still over $500 million higher than they were in the same period (January-June) in 1993. 900 D WHITE HOUSE NEC SO9T 999 7070 13:11 96/81/60 PHOTOCOPY PRESERVATION