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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): foia Number: 1998-0004-F[3] S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Chief of Staff, White House Office of Series: Sununu, John, Files Subseries: Correspondence Files OA/ID Number: 29120 Folder ID Number: 29120-008 Folder Title: M.I. [More Important] (copies) 8/91-12/91 Incoming R Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 15 24 3 7 ID# 291931 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 09, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. MALCOLM RILEY SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR MEETING WITH GOVERNOR SUNUNU AND PRESIDENT BUSH ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/09 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 29193 International. Council of Shopping Centers 665 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022 212/421-8181 MALCOLM R. RILEY Office of the President December 3, 1991 Governor John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: On behalf of the International Council of Shopping Centers, I would like to thank you for the opportunity of meeting with you and President Bush last Monday. The meeting was extremely beneficial for all of us in Real Estate and we trust that we were able to contribute information as to the various problems currently facing our industry. I know that working together with the spirit exhibited at the meeting that we will be successful in our efforts. May I wish you and your family the very best for the holidays. Very truly yours, MRR:gs CC: Judy Black ID# 291387 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 05, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE PAUL E. RYAN SUBJECT: REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR HIS APPLICATION FOR ONE OF THE FEDERAL JUDGESHIPS OPEN IN THE MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL COURT DISTRICT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/05 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 291387 Trial Court of the Commonwealth District Court Department Brockton Division CERTIFICATE 155 Mest Flm Street Brockton, MA 02401 CHARLES E. BLACK KEVIN P. CREEDON FIRST JUSTICE Telephone CLERK-MAGISTRATE DAVID E. STEVENS JOHN J. CAMPBELL. JR. JUSTICE PAUL F. X. MORIARTY 508-587-8000 CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER JUSTICE DAVID G. NAGLE, JR. JUSTICE December 2, 1991 Hon. John Sununu Chief of Staff White House Washington, D.C. Dear Governor: I would like to take this opportunity to write to you relative to my interest in applying for one of the several federal judgeships that are now open in the Massachusetts Federal Court District. There does not appear to be to be any Judicial Nominating Source in Massachusetts, therefore, I decided to write to you. As a summer resident in Moultonboro, New Hampshire for the past twenty five years, your name came to mind. My experience as a private attorney in the federal system as well as eleven years as a circuit judge should help me, should I be considered. Anything you can do or suggest would be greatly appreciated. I am enclosing a resume. Your support of my application would be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, Paul E Payon Ryan, Ryan Judge 155 Webster Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 (617) 878-6500 (Home) (508) 587-7000 (Office) ID# 291419 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 05, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. HARRY RHOADS JR. SUBJECT: INTERESTED IN REPRESENTING GOVERNOR SUNUNU FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/05 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 291419 Washington Speakers Bureau, Inc. 310 S. Henry Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 684-0555 FAX (703) 684-9378 888 Seventh Avenue New York, New York 10106 (212) 541-7980 FAX (212) 586-1602 Exclusively Representing Peter Jennings George Will General H. Norman December 4, 1991 Schwarzkopf Peter Ueberroth Elizabeth Dole Art Buchwald Lou Holtz Honorable John Sununu Alexander Haig Alex Haley Chief of Staff Hugh Sidey The White House Willard Scott 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Terry Bradshaw Washington, D.C. 20500 Robert Bork Oliver North Dear Governor Sununu: Allen Neuharth T. Boone Pickens I am writing to introduce you to the Washington Speakers McLaughlin Group Capital Gang Bureau and to express our interest in representing you for John McLaughlin speaking engagements at business meetings conducted by our Mark Shields corporate clients. Robert Novak Strobe Talbott The Washington Speakers Bureau is regarded as the nation's Ann Compton foremost lecture bureau. Our integrity and dedication to Ken Duberstein detail are unmatched. It is for those reasons that we were Maureen Reagan asked by President Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and General Chris Matthews Schwarzkopf to exclusively represent them. Carl Rowan James J. Kilpatrick For a reference, please feel free to call any of those we Chris Wallace represent including Ken Duberstein or Hugh Sidey. Jim Valvano Mary Lou Retton. Joe Theismann When appropriate, we would like to meet with you to Dick Vitale discuss our proposal in depth. Tom Sullivan Lee S. Dreyfus Sincerely, Charlie Plumb Michael Broome Sally Ride Nancy Austin Harry HARRY Rhoads, Jr. Stew Leonard, Jr. President Tom Leonard Charles Garfield HR/ch Frank Meeks James Mapes Roger Dow Enclosure Ron Zemke Bob Waterman Marvin Cetron Arthur Miller Ray Brady Mike Jensen America's Foremost Exclusive Lecture Agency ID# 290739 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 04, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MS. SANDRA L. RUITER SUBJECT: WRITES REGARDING HER EFFORTS TO GET THE USPS TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE STAMP FOR UL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: C MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 290739 UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Sandra L. Ruiter Governmental Affairs Associate 818 18th Street. N.W December 3, 1991 Suite 400 Washington. DC 20006 The Honorable John H. Sununu (202) 296-7840 FAX No (202) 872-1576 Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: I am writing to you to ask for your guidance. My employer, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 1994. UL's President, Tom Castino has written to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service requesting consideration for a commemorative stamp for UL's 100th Anniversary. Copies of Mr. Castino's letter and the Advisory Committee's negative response are attached for your perusal. UL would like to explain to the Advisory Committee that it is not a "fraternal" organization. I think of Elks and Lions as fraternal organizatons. I'm sure that the names of public. the Advisory Committee members are not given out to the What would be your suggestion as to the next move that UL could take? Since you are a philatelist, I thought you might have a passing interest in this. Any direction or guidance from you would be greatly appreciated. On another note, I saw that St. Vincent has come up with commemorative stamps for the Beatles. Did you get them? I still think the ones for the Columbus voyages were the most outstanding. Thank you for your assistance. I hope you had some time in New Hampshire for Thanksgiving. I had ten glorious days in Maine for my holiday. It's really God's country. Have a happy holiday. With kindest regards, Sandy Ruith Sandy Ruiter Suite 400 818 18th Street N.W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Enclosures An independent not-for-profit organizati testing for public ID# 290357 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 03, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. LEO REDDY SUBJECT: WRITES REGARDING HIS INVITATION TO THE PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NACFAM ON DEC (9-10) 91 IN WASHINGTON ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE c COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/03 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 290357 NACFAM The National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing Monday December 2, 1991 Mr. John Sununu Chief Of Staff To The President The White House West Wing - First Floor Washington DC I am attaching a copy of a letter I sent to the President today inviting him to address the Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM) at the Omni-Shoreham on December 9-10. We are expecting a large turnout. I wanted to apprise the President of this opportunity in case he wishes an appopriate forum to make some remarks about the economy before Christmas and in anticipation of his State of the Union Address. Especially given the public prominence that will be given to the Congressional hearings on tax policy during this period, an appearance at the NACFAM conference would be well timed. In the field of tax policy, you should be aware that NACFAM has been a staunch advocate for over a year for a targetted investment tax credit for machinery and equipment. YI, I am enclosing a copy of our testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee on September 12 on this subject Given the fact that leaders in both parties are now suggesting an investment tax credit, the President might consider adding this to his package of measures. This would not only help stimulate the economy at the present time, it would lead to a surge of capital investment that would revitalize American manfacturing throughout the 1990's. If the President wishes to refer to the investment tax credit, the NACFAM Conference would provide the ideal forum. If you agree with me that this conference offers a good opportunity for the President, I would be grateful if you would express this sentiment to him. Sincerely President Reddy Suddy Leo 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 1500 North Washington, DC 20004 Tel. (202) 347-0090 Fax. (202) 637-3182 ID# 289945 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: DECEMBER 02, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. JOHN RAISIAN SUBJECT: INVITATION TO A RECEPTION ON FEB 5 92 IN WASHINGTON ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/12/02 c 91/12/02 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/12/02 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 289945 HOOVER INSTITUTION HOUVER INSTITUTION 1885 1919 DN WAR, REVOLUTION AND PEACE STANFORD IVERSITY Stanford, California 94305-6010 November 27, 1991 Mr. John H. Sununu The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Sununu: I am writing to invite you to a reception sponsored by the Hoover Institution on Wednesday, February 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dolley Madison Ballroom at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. You will be receiving a formal invitation in early January, but I am sending you this personal invitation in advance to urge you to join us. The reception is in honor of the distinguished members of the Hoover Board of Overseers, which meets once a year in Washington (see the attached list). This reception has become a Washington tradition in recent years, attracting many leading policymakers. The Hoover Institution has a number of distinguished fellows as well, including former Secretary of State George Shultz and Nobel laureates Milton Friedman and George stigler. Other fellows who are serving or have recently served in prominent positions include Michael Boskin, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers; Edwin Meese III, former Attorney General; Henry Rowen, former Assistant Secretary of Defense; Martin Anderson, former Domestic Policy Adviser to President Reagan; and John Cogan, former Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. In addition to the list of Overseers, I am sending additional background information under separate cover. I do hope you will be able to join us. In the meantime, I wish you a very happy holiday season. Sincerely, John Raisian Director Enclosure ID# 288667 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: DR. EDWARD G. REMMERS SUBJECT: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEDITE THE ISSUANCE OF FINAL REGULATIONS FOR THE IRRADIATION OF POULTRY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/25 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 288667 American Council Elizabeth M. Whelan, Sc.D., M.P.H. President on Science and Health Edward G. Remmers, Sc.D. Vice-President Howard G. Maurer Director of Development 1995 Broadway, 16th Floor New York, NY 10023-5860 Telephone: (212) 362-7044 Fax No. (212) 362-4919 November 19, 1991 Governor John Sununu Chief, White House Staff CC: Dr. Alan Bromley 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Richard Darman Washington, D.C. 20500 Mrs. Barbara Keating-Edh Mr. Edward Madigan Dr. James Mason Vice President Dan Quayle Mr. William Reilly Dr. Louis Sullivan Re: Irradiated Poultry and Seafood Dear Governor Sununu: I am writing to request that Mr. Richard Darman and you expedite the issuance of final regulations for the irradiation of poultry. These regulations have bounced back and forth several times between OMB and USDA for nearly a year. It is my understanding that the final regulations have been agreed to, but now there is an unlimited extension of the OMB ten-day period to respond by publication the Federal Register. I respectfully request that you cut through any bureaucratic red tape to issue these regulations within the next five working days (by November 26, 1991). BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. Our country's first commercial food irradiation plant has been constructed in Mulberry, Florida and is about to begin processing in about 10 days. Board of Directors Sidney Shindell, M.D., LL.B. Norman E. Borlaug, Ph.D. F.J. Francis, Ph.D. Lorraine Thelian R.T. Ravenholt, M.D., M.P.H. Chairman of the Board, ACSH Distinguished Professor of Professor Senior Vice President Director Professor and Chairman International Agriculture Department of Food Science Associate Director World Health Surveys, Inc. Department of Preventive Medicine Department of Plant Sciences and Nutrition Ketchum Communications Medical College of Wisconsin Texas A&M University University of Massachusetts Fredrick J. Stare, M.D., Ph.D. Robert E. Olson, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Nutrition, Emeritus Elizabeth M. Whelan, Sc.D., M.P.H. James M. Cunningham Alfred E. Harper, Ph.D. Professor of Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health President Senior Vice President Professor of Nutritional Sciences Pharmacological Sciences American Council on Science New York Power Authority and Biochemistry State University of New York Stephen S. Sternberg, M.D. and Health University of Wisconsin Member, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research Donald F. Austin, M.D., M.P.H. Jeraid L. Hill, Esq. Chief, Cancer Epidemiology Unit President California Department Health Services, Landmark Legal Foundation Berkeley Institute 2. This plant plans to irradiate strawberries, a crop whose season only lasts about four months in Florida. For the plant to be economically viable, the plant needs to irradiate (in the strawberry off-season) other key products such as poultry and seafood, both products associated with Salmonella, Campylobacter, and other types of foodborne illness. 3. Food irradiation is a very effective method of reducing foodborne illness (The CDC estimates that 5,000-6,000 Americans die from foodborne illness every year and that there are 10 million-100 million cases of foodborne illness annually. 4. The USDA estimates that consumers receive $2 in benefits from each $1 spent on irradiation. 5. Food irradiation has been studied more extensively than any other food preservation process in over 2,000 scientific studies. There is not one case of illness or death associated with consuming irradiated food in the approximately 30 foreign countries consuming it. However, there are numerous cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. which result in death (mostly among the very young and very elderly and illness). 6. OMB's failure to issue the poultry regulations on a timely basis is seriously jeopardizing the financial viability of the Florida plant before it starts up. 7. The American consumers want irradiated food, based on Florida marketing trials in 1986 and studies at the University of California at Davis, and elsewhere, to provide a safe food supply. 8. There is a very small group of 40-50 highly vocal, scientifically illiterate opponents of irradiated food that have marshalled the "natural, organic, health food industry" to oppose irradiated food. These misguided, misinformed persons try (unsuccessfully) to link irradiated food with nuclear weapons and nuclear power. There is absolutely no relationship between irradiated food and these other fields. 9. In his post-Persian Gulf review, General Tuttle (U.S. Army Materiel Command) stated that irradiated food would have been very helpful in feeding military personnel during this crisis and that he hopes that the armed services will have irradiated food in time for the next major international crisis. 10. The U.S. Government has spent $200 million (1991 costs) to develop this technology in the 1940s-1960s, has exported it to approximately 30 foreign countries since 1958. The first U.S. plant startup now is in jeopardy. This is truly a classic case of U.S.-developed, highly beneficial technology being thwarted internally so that the U.S. loses its competitiveness. Since Vice President Quayle chairs the Council on Competitiveness, I am sending him a copy of this letter for his review. All we ask at the American Council is that (a) consumers receive the opportunity to choose irradiated food on a level playing field, and (b) the health-promoting benefits receive the proper recognition they deserve. Unfortunately, the anti-science, anti-technology, anti-human activists are highly effective in delaying new health-promoting technology in the U.S. We at the American Council are strongly pro-science, pro-technology, and pro-free enterprise and deeply concerned about our country's loss of competitiveness. We have no financial interest in the Florida plant. Please work with Mr. Darman to expedite the issuance of these regulations and notify me of the expected date of issuance. Your involvement in promoting technology in the U.S. will be appreciated. Sincerely, Edward G. Remmers, Sc.D. Vice President P.S. I have enclosed a copy of ACSH's booklet on Irradiated Food and a recent article on this subject. ID# 288671 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. MICHAEL T. ROSE SUBJECT: REQUESTS A MEETING WITH GOVERNOR SUNUNU TO DISCUSS THE TROUBLED REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/25 C 91/11/25 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/11/25 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 2886' SUBURBAN MARYLAND BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION BIA Executive Terrace 1400 Mercantile Lane, Suite 250 Landover, Maryland 20785 (301) 925-9490 Fax (301) 925-9411 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MICHAEL T. ROSE President Michael T. Rose Companies November 22, 1991 CHARLES A. DUKES, JR. Vice President Kenneth Michael Companies STEVE ECKERT Vice President Classic Community Corp. JAMES SOLTESZ The Honorable John Sununu Vice President Chief of Staff Loiederman Associates, Inc. DAVID WEISS 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Treasurer Design Tech Builders, Inc. Washington, D. C. 20500 FRANK MENDITCH Secretary General Heating Engr. Co., Inc. Good morning: S. BROOKS GRADY, SR. So. Md. Chapter President Michael T. Rose Companies Attached please find a copy of a letter I received from Tom ROBERT L. MITCHELL Life Director Hirst, a Virginia builder. He's put into words something C-I/Mitchell & Best Co. I've felt for quite some time but have been unable to ex- LOUIS COHEN Immediate Past President press until now. Knollwood Development Corp. BOARD OF DIRECTORS What Tom has written, and what also is expressed in the TOM BOZZUTO Bozzuto Construction Co. accompanying newspaper article and letter by Mr. C. Daniel JOHN CARMAN Clements is truly frightening, to say the least. The infor- Rodgers & Associates, Inc. JOHN CORGAN mation clearly illustrates some of the abuses and excesses C-I/Mitchell & Best Co. that have evolved in this topsy-turvey world we in the real GEATON DECESARIS, JR. Washington Homes, Inc. estate industry have been forced to work and survive in. NORMAN DREYFUSS IDI-MD, Inc. CHARLES D. ELLISON, JR. We can no longer ask the question, "What can I do about Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc. CHRISTINE M. EVERLY this?" The real question now is, "Can I and we as a nation Sovran Bank LARRY HOGAN, JR. afford to sit back and do nothing?" Obviously that answer Larry Hogan & Assoc., Inc. cannot be made in words. It is time to roll up our sleeves ROBERT JORDAN Wm. L. Berry & Co. Inc. and get to work. JAMES KETTLER Kettler Brothers, Inc. ROY KILBY Our nation is teetering on the edge of a dangerous precipice K& P Builders, Inc. JONATHAN KIPNIS and we've been rocking back and forth along the edge for two Fossett & Brugger Chartered years or more. Let me assure you, from my perspective as GARY LACHMAN Community Holdings Corp. well as that of my colleagues and that of the 664,000 and THOMAS LAWRENCE Trafalgar House counting in this industry who have lost their jobs so far, A. MARIO LOIEDERMAN the ride has not been gentle. Let's do something positive Loiederman Associates, Inc. S. RUFFIN MADDOX, JR. to end this nightmare. Maddox Development Corp. LESLIE MARKS C-I/Mitchell & Best Co. The Suburban Maryland Building Industry Association stands NEIL MORELAND STAT Construction, Inc. ready to meet with you at any time, any day, to review DOUGLAS NOAKES potential new legislation or revised legislation that can Winchester Homes, Inc. RICHARD B. PETTIT help get our economy jump started. Please call at 953-3110. Richard Pettit & Co., Inc. LOUIS SABATINI NORSAB, Inc. Sincerely, MICHAEL SAAKS Schattner-Rosen Cos. ROBERT L. SIMMONS Kettler Forlines, Inc. MichaelT. Rose RAYMOND SIMPSON Paul Friedman, Inc. Michael T. Rose Executive Vice President President SUSAN J. MATLICK, CAE Together We Build The American Dream ID# 288681 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE RALPH REGULA SUBJECT: OFFERS HIS COMMENTS ON CRITICISM BY THE DEMOCRATS OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S ECONOMIC POLICIES ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/25 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 288681 RALPH REGULA COMMITTEES: 16TH DISTRICT, OHIO APPROPRIATIONS of E SUBCOMMITTEES: RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING INTERIOR WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-3876 COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, AND JUDICIARY DISTRICT OFFICE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 4150 BELDEN VILLAGE STREET NW CANTON, OH 44718 (216) 489-4414 Congress of the United States SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING SUBCOMMITTEE: TOLL-FREE DISTRICT NUMBER house of Representatives HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE 1-800-826-9015 Mashington, DC 20515 November 21, 1991 The Honorable John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor: I appreciated your comments at the breakfast. The challenges are difficult. As I write this, I am listening to Leon Panetta et al doing a special order to impugn the economic policies of this administration as if Congress does not make policy. He seems to have forgotten Article I, Section 1, Section 7 and Section 8 of the Constitution--demagoguery. In regard to my comment to you about love-I go home each weekend, and I do hear a message--"Does anyone in Washington care about my job, my health care problems, my children's education, my nation's future?"-a common refrain. Also, I was troubled when W. Robert "Tim" Timken told me of a meeting of CEO's of the Fortune 500 at which "Mario" received a warm response to a speech filled with emotional hyperbole but, nevertheless, a seeming panacea for all of the nation's problems. Just a thought--a visit to an industrial plant, the dirtier the better, (I visited a forging plant Monday, it qualifies) with the President visiting with workers on the line and perhaps having a rap session with a group. Warmly, Ralph he Regula, M.C. RR:sls ID# 288851 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. ROBERT H. RINES SUBJECT: OFFERS HIS COMMENTS ON THE ECONOMY AND THE 1992 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE c COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/25 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 288851 Franklin Pierce Law Center PERSONAL November 22, 1991 The Honorable John Sununu Chief of Staff White House Washington D.C. 20500 Dear John: A year ago August I wrote you a note upon my return from visit- ing clients all over the country, reading in part as follows; but I never sent it in view of the Persian Gulf situation: John, your economic advisers are blind! We are heading not into a recession as they correctly insist, but into a potentially full scale depression, and particularly in the high technology "roseate" and small company arenas where there is the brand new cir- cumstance in the American economy that no banks are available for this all-important sector. I suggest you re-read the last chapter of my 1963 book, " Create or Perish", that your son brought to you when he was my student at MIT. It was entitled "A Formula For Economic Decline" the blueprint for what was even then totally evident, and that we have been slavishly and blindly following with techniques and attitudes suited to the 50's, but simply disasterous since. It was no laughing matter when I addressed the Franklin Pierce Law Center Board in the first year of your administration with the caution that this would unfor- tunately be "Herbert Hoover" Bush. There are certain necessary and sufficient conditions for emerging and developing high technology entrepre- neurship which are being stifled as never before-- including the very recent notion that the Patent Office should be solely supported by "user" fees. The under- standing that the Patent Office is just for the benefit of the inventors is typical of the short-sightedness (I'm being generous) of our governors. 2 White Street N.H. 03301 603-228-1541 November 22, 1991 can still be a rescue and an immediate resurgence of and confidence, at least in higher technology spheres, will require swift and innovative leadership and not the wishful thinking, panic, platitudes, denial and "Band-aids". I remember when we were campaigning for the President in New Hampshire at a rally in the now defunct Highway Hotel, he commented that if he did not have the opportunity of the presidency, he would prefer spending his time with his grandchildren. John, I have similar sentiments in making this offer: Are you and the President interested in talking? Cordially, Bob Robert H. Rines RHR/ipo P.S. Please think back, John, to what I told you in your Governor's office about the only way currently to deal with China when I naively had illusions of being of service as a totally unique personality there. The stunning success in my law practice in high technology small company joint venturing throughout China and in our Law Cen- ter's proselytizing of the Chinese technology, trade and patent administrators in our master's program and otherwise, is the exact opposite of the response our government has been receiving!! I tried to tell Libbey a year or so ago in Beijing. The administration lacks the intimate love and personal trust relationship in the highest or intermediate circles there. ID# 288395 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 22, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE JOHN J. RHODES III SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR MEETING WITH THE SOS AND C&M BREAKFAST GROUPS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/22 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 28839 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515 JOHN J. RHODES III FIRST DISTRICT ARIZONA November 20, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff for the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear John: Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to visit with the SOS and C&M breakfast groups. It was an informative and interesting session and I hope you enjoyed the give-and-take as much as we did. Pay Sincerely, John J. Rhodes, III Member of Congress ID# 287858 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 20, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE EDWARD L. ROWNY SUBJECT: URGES GOVERNOR SUNUNU TO RECOMMEND THAT THE PRESIDENT ATTEND THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PADEREWSKI AT ARLINGTON CEMETARY ON JUN 27 92 ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/20 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 87 858 IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI HONORARY COMMITTEE Edward L. Rowny 1105 S. 23rd Road Chairman Arlington, VA 22202 November 18, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor, I'm writing you to recommend to the President that he attend the memorial service for Paderewski at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, June 27, 1992 at 11:00. This service will celebrate the re- turn of Ignacy Jan Paderewski's remains to Poland. President Bush wrote to the Polish authorities in August 1990, offering to return Paderewski's re- mains, now that Poland is free. President Walesa informed the State Department earlier this year that he would like the remains returned, and agreed with the date of arrival in Warsaw on Monday, June 29, 1992. I understand that President Bush asked Secretary Derwinski to head the group of pallbearers to escort the body to Poland. As Chairman of the Honorary Com- mittee, I am working closely with Secretary Derwinski and have been asked to make the arrangements for the ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery. This event is a highly significant one to nine million Polish-Americans and the Polish people. I am certain that they, as well as all music lovers and ad- mirers of this great patriot and statesman will be honored to have President Bush make remarks on this memorable occasion. Sincerely, Ed Edward Chairman Rowny Copy: Secretary Derwinski ID# 287057 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. RICHARD W. REYNOLDS SUBJECT: FORWARDS SOME INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, THE ECONOMY, AND WAYS WE CAN SPUR GROWTH AND RECOVER FROM THE RECESSION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 287051 R President Richard W. Reynolds Executive Vice President REALTOR® Michael E. Whalen GREATER BOSTON 101 Federal St. Suburban Office Boston, MA 02110 171 Worcester St. REAL ESTATE 617-345-0070 Wellesley, MA 02181 BOARD FAX 617-345-9327 FAX 617-237-3741 ESTABLISHED 1889 November 8, 1991 Governor John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: I have enclosed a copy of the press kit which this week was mailed to major newspapers, news wire services, magazines, and industry periodicals across the country. The information relates to the credit crunch now being experienced across the country and two alternatives to provide relief, identified in a focus paper by the Real Estate Finance Association. As you know, problem real estate loans held by our nation's banks and financial institutions have become a major factor in the continuing recession. Let me stress that the REFA is not advocating increasing lending to the real estate industry. We are advocating methods of freeing up capital at the nation's banks so that: 1) American taxpayers will not have to "bail out" banks that are being unnecessarily dragged down by their real estate loans; and, 2) the economy can be revitalized by increased lending to job-creating enterprises, especially small businesses. The nine real estate associations noted in this material believe that the real estate industry will recover only when the nation's economy recovers. We believe that the real estate finance industry is in the best position to analyze the problem and identify possible solutions, and the results are outlined here. This information is being sent to the entire New England congressional delegation as well as many financial policymakers in New England and Washington, D.C. Should you have any questions or would like a complete copy of the paper, please contact me anytime. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely Richard W. Reynolds President REALTOR® is a registered trademark which identifies o professional in real estate who subscribes to o strict ID# 287019 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. MICHAEL P. RICCARDS SUBJECT: REQUESTS A MEETING WITH GOVERNOR SUNUNU TO DISCUSS HIS INTEREST IN WRITING A HISTORY OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION; NO SPECIFIC DATE OR LOCATION MENTIONED ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/18 C 91/11/18 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/11/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 287019 SHEPHERD COLLEGE Office of the President Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443 304|876|2511 November 11, 1991 Dr. John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20013 Dear Dr. Sununu: Sometime ago, Chancellor Claire Van Ummersen forwarded along to you some examples of my writings on the early American Presidency. She indicated to you I would be very interested in exploring the opportunity of writing a history of the Bush Administration. While I recognize that much of what is written will be by the President and his inner circle, I think that sooner or later professional historians will express an interest in compiling a chronicle of this interesting and important period. I would be pleased to have the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the matter. I will call you after Thanksgiving to see if that is possible. Again, my appreciation for your taking time out to look at the matter Sincerely Michael P. Riccards President P. S. We have met before at UNH when I was president of St. John's in Sante Fe, NM and a part of the visiting Amigos group. ID# 286285 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 14, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE ARTHUR RAVENEL JR. SUBJECT: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER HIS PROPOSAL TO RESTORE THE INTEREST DEDUCTION ON PERSONAL LOANS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/14 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 286285 ARTITOR RAVENEL, JR. WASHINGTON OFFICE: 1ST DISTRICT OUTH CAROLINA ROOM 508 CANNON BUILDING COMMITTEE ON 202-225-3176 ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEES: Congress of the United States DISTRICT OFFICES: MILITARY INSTALLATIONS 640 FEDERAL BUILDING AND FACILITIES CHARLESTON, SC 29403 MILITARY PERSONNEL house of Representatives 803-724-4175 AND COMPENSATION 263 HAMPTON STREET COMMITTEE ON Washington, DC 20515 WALTERBORO, SC 29488 MERCHANT MARINE 803-549-5395 AND FISHERIES SUBCOMMITTEES: P.O. Box 1538 MERCHANT MARINE November 13, 1991 BEAUFORT, SC 29902 803-524-2166 OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS P.O. Box 550 OCEANOGRAPHY AND ESTILL, SC 29918 GREAT LAKES 803-625-3177 The Honorable John Sununu The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear John, Attached you'll find a bill I introduced yesterday in the House. It restores the interest deduction on personal loans for a period of eighteen months commencing on January 1st. I believe that it will stimulate a burst of consumer buying which will provide a much-needed boost to getting us rapidly out of this recession that is so politically damaging to the President and our Party. You folks should consider including this initiative in whatever tax reduction package you come up with. You will note in the bill that refinancing of indebtedness incurred prior to January 1, 1992, is not permitted. With every good wish, Arthur Ravenel, Jr. ARJr/as cc: The Honorable Bill Archer THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE OF RECYCLED FIBERS ID# 286204 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 14, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. PAUL G. ROGERS SUBJECT: FORWARDS A PROPOSAL FOR OVERHAUL OF AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/14 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / ; REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: 1 MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL. CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 286204 THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP November 12, 1991 COALITION FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM Governor John H. Sununu Chief of Staff 555 13TH STREET, N.W. The White House WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004 Washington, DC 20500 (202) 637-6830 Dear Governor Sununu: HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Former President Jimmy Carter In a report being released today, the National Leadership Coalition for Former President Gerald Ford Health Care Reform proposes a major overhaul of America's health care sys- CO-CHAIRS tem. The Coalition's plan would deliver higher quality health care than the The Honorable Paul G. Rogers. J.D. present system to all Americans -- and, thanks to tough cost control, at a The Honorable Robert D. Ray, L.L.B. much lower cost. PRESIDENT As Co-chairmen of the Coalition, we are rushing a copy of the plan to you Henry E. Sintmons, M.D.: M.P.H. because we know how interested you are in ideas for addressing the health EXECUTIVE DIREC FOR care crisis. We believe that the Coalition has come up with a sensible, Margaret M, Rhoades. Ph.D. balanced plan that could break the political impasse on health care reform. The Coalition is an organization, of organizations -- of dozens of businesses in all sorts of industries, labor unions, consumer organizations, and provider groups. After 18 months of deliberations, it is proposing a comprehensive plan that includes no-loopholes cost control, the assurance of health coverage for every American, major initiatives to improve the quality of care, malpractice and insurance reforms, innovations in the delivery system, and administrative simplification. We hope that you will read the proposal and let us know what you think of it. We and others affiliated with the Coalition would be happy to speak with you about the plan. In the meantime, we plan to continue to work with the Congress, the Administration, the nation's governors, and the pri- vate sector toward our mutual goal of a better health care system for all Americans. Sincerely, Paul S Rosen Paul G. Rogers Robert D. Ray and Robert D. Ray Co-chairmen ID# 286008 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 13, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE RICHARD RAY SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS DAVID ROOSEVELT FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COMMISSION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/13 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1230 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 286008 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515 RICHARD RAY THIRD DISTRICT GEORGIA November 7, 1991 John Sununu Chief of Staff 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Sununu: I want to offer my strong support on behalf of David B. Roosevelt who is being considered for an appointment to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Commission. As the grandson of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, David has been an active representative of his family in many capacities honoring his great ancestors. The only other family member that has served on the Commission was James Roosevelt, David's uncle. I personally serve on the Commission and am very interested in its success in honoring FDR. I feel that a family member would prove to be a great asset. I would appreciate your giving David Roosevelt strong consideration. Sincerely RICHARD RAY Member of Congress CC: Contance Horner ID# 284956 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 07, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE DON RITTER SUBJECT: SUGGESTS THEY MEET TO DISCUSS A STRATEGY FOR CREATION OF JOBS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/07 C 91/11/07 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/11/07 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 284956 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 1 DON RITTER FIFTEENTH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA Nov. 6, 1991 Dear John. With 'Is on horizon. I'd like to sit down and talt about a possible jobs/ Manufact. /Competitiveness Strategy. The right Dem. Could eat our lunch à la health Care at for app't. Youn frind, Dan this point We ' 'll call ID# 284971 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 07, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. S. MELVIN RINES SUBJECT: FORWARDS A COMPANY REPORT ON THE INTER- AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE c COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/07 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 28497 Kidder, Peabody & Co. Incorporated 10 HANOVER SQUARE NEW YORK, NY 10005 100 FEDERAL STREET S. Melvin Rines BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02110 (212) 510-3138 SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (617) 261-2726 November 1, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: In view of the Inter-American Development Bank's role in the Administration's Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, I thought you might be interested in the attached report. As you will note, Kidder, Peabody concludes that the Bank is one of the strongest supranational credits in the international capital markets and clearly merits its triple A ratings. Sincerely, Mil Melvin Runes Rines ID# 283615 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 04, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. HARRY E. ROUDA SUBJECT: OFFERS A "ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE" DESIGNED TO RESTORE VALUE TO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING CORRECTION OF THE PASSIVE LOSS RULE IN THE 1986 TAX PACKAGE AND A CAPITAL GAINS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 777 14th Street, N.W. OF REALTORS Washington D.C. 20005-3271 Harley E. Rouda, President William D. North, Executive Vice President R REALTOR The Voice for Real Estate TM Stephen D. Driesler, Senior Vice President & Chief Lobbyist Government & Political Relations Kenneth J. Beirne, Division Vice President Government Relations Telephone 202 383 1074 Fax 202 383 1134 October 30, 1991 Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Govenor Sununu: Today, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® joins with others who call on the Administration and Congress to avert economic crisis, stem the recession, and improve deteriorating financial markets. The time has come for the Administration and Congress to act, and to craft a package to stimulate the economy. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® speaks for over 750,000 members who have seen real estate markets collapse because of disastrous tax policy. This collapse in real estate values has been a major factor in the crisis facing this nation's financial institutions and has been a principal cause of the existing economic downturn. Therefore, we believe the cornerstone of any economic stimulus package must be designed to restore value to the real estate industry. The best way to achieve this goal would be to provide relief from the draconian tax measures that were enacted in 1986. No sector was harder hit in the 1986 Tax Act than real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® believes that the best thing we can do for both the real estate industry and the nation's financial institutions is to correct the passive loss rules. Providing passive loss relief would go the furthest to stabilize values for owners, make markets for RTC properties, and to provide relief for individuals who have been able to maintain their properties and keep them out of foreclosure, out of the banks, out of the FDIC and out of the RTC. The second essential feature of a stimulus tax package must be capital gains relief. Presently, individuals who have held properties for long periods of time often are forced to continue to hold the property rather than take the tax beating associated with selling them under current law. This locks up capital and results in a stagnant real estate economy. Capital gains relief would "unlock" pent-up gains, and properties would begin to move stimulating further economic activity not only in the real estate industry but in other markets, as well. In addition, REALTORS® is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY rchasers of RTC and FDIC properties would have an incentive to take the risks with the ownership of those properties. We believe real estate markets will operate most efficiently with sound tax policy, not with tax policy. Accordingly, we advocate the timely enactment of passive loss bills sponsored the House by Congressmen Mike Andrews and Bill Thomas (H.R. 1414) and in the Senate by senators David Boren, John Breaux and Steve Symms (S. 1257) and of capital gains relief. If real estate markets can regain equilibrium, the nation's financial institutions will be the immediate beneficiaries and taxpayers will be relieved from an extraordinary burden. A safe, sound financial system and real estate economy are essential if our country is to continue to grow and prosper. Therefore, any economic stimulus package you propose in 1991, should include passive loss and capital gains relief. Sincerely, Dailey Loude Harley E. Rouda President ID# 283582 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 04, 1991 NAME OF- CORRESPONDENT: MR. SEYMOUR D. REICH SUBJECT: FORWARDS A COPY OF HIS LETTER TO C. BOYDEN GRAY RECOMMENDING MR. JORDAN CHERRICK FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/11/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 283582 DREYER AND TRAUB A.M. DREYER 914-1139) A PARTNERSHIP WHICH INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS ABRAHAM TRAU (1927)1974) 101 PARK AVENUE OF COUNSEL STEVEN M. JACOBSON, P.C. ARTHUR S. MANTEL MURRAY B. FELTON GERALD N. SCHRAGER, P. C. ALAN G. BLAKE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10178 JEFFREY S. GUNIN, P.C. HOWARD A. KALKA, P.C. EUGENE MITTELMAN ROBERT A. MALLOW *** SEYMOUR D. REICH GEORGE LANDER GORDON MARSHALL, P.C. ALAN L. KAZLOW SARAH C. LICHTENSTEIN HOWARD L. MORSE (212) 661-8800 HOWARD L. WEINREICH KLAUS W. GEIPEL BARRY E. SHIMKIN STEPHEN A. ZELNICK STEPHEN SELDIN ROBERT G. FRIEDMAN HANNAH K. flamenbaum IRVING D. ALTER TELEX: 428299 JEAN E. GALLANCY WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER MARTIN 1. KLEIN MENACHEM J. KASTNER JONATHAN A. BERNSTEIN JAY 1. GORDON )212) 984-6068 TELECOPIER DONALD N. DAVID KEITH E. REICH (212) 661-2865 EDWARD L. HARRIS, JR. CHARLES SAPERSTEIN MARC S. INTRILIGATOR HOWARD E. COTTON IN REPLY REFER TO FILE ROBERT J. IVANHOE WAYNE B. HEICKLEN BERNARD R. DIAMOND MICHAEL POLLACK KENNETH 1. HABER KENNETH S. ROSE STUART M. FISCHMAN **** ANDREW S. LEVINE NOAH NUNBERG JOHN P. NAPOLI **** BENJAMIN SUCKEWER RICHARD L. SUSSMAN DAVID M. WARREN ROGER W. THOMAS October 30, 1991 ADMITTED NEW YORK, FLORIDA AND CALIFORNIA ADMITTED NEW YORK AND D.C. ADMITTED NEW YORK, TEXAS AND FLORIDA **** ADMITTED NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT ..... ADMITTED NEW YORK AND MASSACHUSETTS The Honorable John H. Sununu The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor: Enclosed is a copy of my letter to The Honorable C. Boyden Gray with respect to the recommendation of Senator John C. Danforth for the appointment of Jordan B. Cherrick as a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I believe Jordan Cherrick is deeply deserving of the President's nomination and your assistance with respect to this appointment would be appreciated. Best regards. Sincerely, Seymour D. Reich SDR:jgh Enclosure ID# 282526 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 30, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE NICK RAHALL SUBJECT: FORWARDS INFORMATION ON THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO THE 1985 FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/30 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 20252 6 NICK J. RAHALL II 2104 RAYBURN BUILDING 4TH DISTRICT, WEST VIRGINIA WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-3452 COMMITTEES: 815 FIFTH AVENUE INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS HUNTINGTON, WV 25701 Congress of the United States (304) 522-NICK SUBCOMMITTEES: 110½ MAIN STREET CHAIRMAN: MINING AND NATURAL RESOURCES house of Representatives BECKLEY, WV 25801 (304) 252-5000 NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS Mashington, DC 20515 601 FEDERAL STREET ROOM 1005 PUBLIC WORKS AND BLUEFIELD, WV 24701 TRANSPORTATION (304) 325-6222 SUBCOMMITTEES: October 28, 1991 RK BUILDING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION LOGAN, WV 25601 AVIATION (304) 752-4934 WATER RESOURCES Mr. John Sununu Chief Of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Courno Dear I am taking the liberty of forwarding additional materials related to the so-called Cranston Amendment to the 1985 Foreign Assistance Act. I am forwarding this material because it depicts more of the background and legislative history which led to the adoption, in principle, of the Cranston amendment which relates to the matter of aid to Israel. If ever I may be of other assistance to you, please let me know. With warm regards, I am Sincerely That NICK J. RAHALL, II Member of Congress NJR/bk Enclosure THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE OF RECYCLED FIBERS ID# 281891 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 28, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE DON RITTER SUBJECT: REQUESTS GOVERNOR SUNUNU PASS THE ENCLOSED LETTER ON TO THE PRESIDENT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/28 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 281891 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 DON RITTER FIFTEENTH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA Da John, October 24, 1994 I would qually this letter (below) CA appreciate you theremitting the President. It is be himiself, aware of urgent that the President the high stakes. We Simply Cannot afford ) another Asibestos, dioxyn, CFCs ?? flasco. This is bagger than all of them Combined. You Don frains, ID# 279179 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: VERY REVEREND GEORGE M. RADOS SUBJECT: REQUESTS A MEETING TO DISCUSS A PROGRAM OF AID TO MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES REGARDING CIVIL AVIATION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/18 C 91/10/18 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/10/18 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: / / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (c) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. rhings aRe all poccible *10 + Und believes? who The Honorable John Sununu White House Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pa. Ave. N.W. Washington D.C. 20500 Dear John, The receipt of this letter brings to you and your family my blessings and prayers for continued health and prosperity. I am writing at this time to inform you that as a result of our recent Archdiocese Convention Eugene Slyman, one of my parishioners, has taken a certain initiative to introduce a program of aid to Middle Eastern Countries regarding civil aviation. Eugene is a retired executive from the Federal Aviation Administration and is an expert in this area. He was very much inspired by the appearance and remarks of President Bush made at the convention. The attached letter will give you a better idea of his pro- posal. Both of us have made significant progress in this regard with both the State Department and the F.A.A. However, we would like very much to meet with you briefly to seek your advise and consent. In closing, please know that I am most grateful to you for all the support you gave me during the Archdiocese Convention. Your personal presence along with that of our esteemed President Bush brought our faithful an unpreci- dented opportunity in the history of our Church in America. Without you none of this would have been possible. Thank you for all your consideration. Hoping to hear from you soon, I faithfully remain- Yours truly, Father George M. Rados GMR:ma SAINTS PETER & PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 7108 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 365-0932 Priest The Very Rev. George M. Rados, 8500 Buckhannon Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 299-9124 ID# 277901 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 15, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. BADDIA J. RASHID SUBJECT: INGUIRES AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF HOLDING A RECEPTION IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE 64TH RASHID FAMILY REUNION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/15 C 91/10/15 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/10/15 / / REFERRAL NOTE: 7 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 7 7 REFERRAL NOTE: 7 / 7 / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. ALSAC American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, Inc., the fund-raising arm of ST.JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL OFFICE OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7315 Wisconsin Avenue - Suite 425W Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 656-0320 October 11, 1991 Danny Thomas, Founder National Advisory Council July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1994 Honorable John H. Sununu Mr. Don Callender White House Chief of Staff Corona Del Mar, California The White House Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Houston, Texas Washington, D. C. 20500 Mr. Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. Youngstown, Ohio Dear John: Mr. Phil Donahue New York, New York President Gerald Ford Rancho Mirage, California I do not wish to impose upon our friendship, but Rep. Richard Gephardt I wanted to send this personal request to you for Washington, D.C. your consideration. If you do not feel, that it is Mayor Richard C. Hackett Memphis, Tennessee feasible, please let me know. Mr. Kenneth G. Herrick Tecumseh, Michigan The Rashid Family of the United States will be Coach Lou Holtz Notre Dame, Indiana holding its 64th annual consecutive reunion in 1992. Mr. Casey Kasem The Washington, D. C. area has been selected as the Los Angeles, California Governor Ned McWherter site of the 1992 reunion, from July 3 to 5. Our Nashville, Tennessee family consists of over 1,500 members located in two- Mr. Roger Miller thirds of the states of our country. It is perhaps Corona Del Mar, California Sen. George J. Mitchell one of the largest and oldest family reunions, with Washington, D.C. between 300 and 400 persons in attendance at each Mayor William N. Morris, Jr. reunion. Shelby County, Tennessee Mr. Jack Nicklaus N. Palm Beach, Florida During the reunion held in this area some 12 Rep. Mary Rose Oakar Washington, D.C. years ago, our family was given a private tour of the Rep. Nick J. Rahall White House followed by a buffet continental Washington, D.C. breakfast in the State Dining Room, sponsored by the Mr. Burt Reynolds Beverly Hills, California Carter administration. That event was the highlight Mr. Leandro P. Rizzuto of any family reunion we have held in the past 63 Edison, New Jersey Mr. Jacob Saliba years, and our members from all over the country Boston, Massachusetts still remember the occasion. Dr. Donna E. Shalala Madison, Wisconsin Mr. Don Shula I am writing to inquire of you whether there Miami, Florida would be any possibility of having a similar event at Mr. Frank Sinatra the White House during our reunion in 1992. There are Hollywood, California Ms. Helen Thomas so many different possibilities that I could suggest, Washington, D.C. including a reception by the President or by Mrs. Ms. Marlo Thomas New York, New York Bush, a private tour with refreshments, an event Mr. R. David Thomas similar to that under the Carter administration, or Dublin, Ohio any other type of White House event that might be Mr. Lee Trevino Dallas, Texas considered suitable by the current administration. Mr. Robert G. Woolf Alternatively, we would certainly welcome a brief Boston, Massachusetts visit to our convention during the banquet on Saturday by the President or Mrs. Bush. Honorable John H. Sununu October 11, 1991 Page 2 We are a family with its roots in Jedeidet, Merjayoun, Lebanon, whose ancestors emmigrated in the years just before the turn of the century. Over forty of our young men served in the armed forces of the United States in World War II. All of the family are loyal American citizens with an intense love of country and traditional family values and mores. Nothing would be more significant to our gathering than to be recognized by the White House in a very personal way, especially since the President and Mrs. Bush have often heralded the importance of strong family values. I am enclosing a copy of the article printed in the Washington Post on the occasion of our reunion here in 1985. Although the press reported 260 in attendance, there were actually 325 registered for that convention. This will give you an indication of the public interest in family gatherings such as those of the Rashid Family. I hope that you will give favorable consideration to this request and present it through appropriate channels at the White House. If something could be arranged, the best time would be Saturday morning, July 4th, 1992. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Thank you for your help. Sincerely yours, Bud Rachid Baddia J. Rashid ID# 276804 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 08, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE WILLIAM D. RUCKELSHAUS SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS JAMES WALDO FOR APPOINTMENT AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/08 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / 7 REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 276804 Recycled paper BFI BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES P.O. BOX 3151 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77253 713/870-8100 William D. Ruckelshaus Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer September 30, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear John: It has come to my attention that James C. Waldo is a leading contender for the job of Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. I have lived in Seattle for eleven of the last fifteen years and while there, became familiar with the importance of this job. I also met, and came to admire, Jim Waldo. I think the fit is near perfect. Jim is an extraordinarily skillful mediator between warring factions. His instincts are entirely consistent with the Bush Administration and what the President would like to do with issues involving natural resources, economic development and the environment. I cannot think of a better representative for the Administration at BPA than Jim Waldo. He has my highest recommendation, John, and I urge you to give his candidacy serious consideration. I would be glad to talk to you about this further if you like. I have tried to call you a couple of times over the last several week, but we have not been able to connect. Please let me know if you need any further information from me. Sincerely yours, Bill William D. Ruckelshaus WDR: dc CORPORATE OFFICES: 757 N. ELDRIDGE AT MEMORIAL DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77079 TELEX 794-592 ID# 276427 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 07, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. HARRY S. REDMON SR. SUBJECT: RECOMMENDS JUDGE MICHAELLE WYNNE FOR APPOINTMENT AS A U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/07 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 276427 PHELPS DUNBAR COUNSELLORS AT LAW SUITE 701 CITY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING TEXACO CENTER 400 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 1400 MIRROR LAKE PLAZA P. O. BOX 4412 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70821-4412 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70130-3245 2829 LAKELAND DRIVE P. O. BOX 55507 (504) 346-0285 (504) 566-1311 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39296-5507 FACSIMILE (504) 381-9197 (601) 939-3895 FACSIMILES (504) 568-9130 AND (504) 568-9007 FACSIMILE (601) 932-6411 TELEX 584125 WU AND 6821155 WUI SUITE 501 4 HOUSTON CENTER CABLE HOWSPENCER 1331 LAMAR STREET SUITE 700 ONE MISSISSIPPI PLAZA HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010 P.O. BOX 1220 (713) 659-1386 TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38802-1220 FACSIMILE (713) 659-1388 (601) 842-7907 FACSIMILE (601) 842-3873 October 4, 1991 SUITE 976.. LEVEL 9 LLOYD'S 1 LIME STREET LONDON EC3M 7DQ ENGLAND TELEPHONE 011-44-71-929-4765 FACSIMILE O11-44-71-929-0046 TELEX 987321 Honorable John Sununu Chief of Staff White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: In trial litigation circles in our area, it is widely understood that Magistrate Judge Michaelle Pitard Wynne is under consideration for appointment as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. My purpose here is to add my unqualified support to what is undoubtedly a long list of endorsements in favor of Judge Wynne. Having been a litigator for over thirty years, and as Managing Partner of this Firm, I know of Judge Wynne's capabilities both first hand and by reputation. I can say in all honesty that I have known few who receive such widespread and genuine support from the litigation bar. From all perspectives, intelligence, temperament, experience, and most of all integrity, Judge Wynne is uniquely suited to serve. Her appointment as United States District Judge would serve justice well for many years. Thank you for your consideration. and Harry S. Redmon, Jr. HSR/j/6820b ID# 276067 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: OCTOBER 04, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE DANA ROHRBACKER SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR GOVERNOR SUNUNU'S VIEWS ON OFF-SHORE OIL REVENUE SHARING ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/10/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 1240 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 276067 DANA ROHRABACHER COMMITTEES: 42D DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY WASHINGTON OFFICE: AND COMPETITIVENESS 1039 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE WASHINGTON, DC 20515-0542 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (202) 225-2415 FAX: (202) 225-0145 LONG BEACH/ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE: Congress of the United States REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISCAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH 4332 CERRITOS AVENUE, SUITE 100 SUBCOMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Los ALAMITOS, CA 90720-2523 house of Representatives AND EDUCATION (714) 761-0517 (213) 430-3611 REPUBLICAN RESEARCH COMMITTEE FAX: (714) 761-8835 CO-CHAIRMAN, TASK FORCE ON THE SOUTH BAY OFFICE: STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE 2733 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 306 CO-CHAIRMAN, TASK FORCE ON TERRORISM AND UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TORRANCE, CA 90505-7001 (213) 325-0668 FAX: (213) 325-3469 October 2, 1991 Mr. John H. Sununu Chief of Staff to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Sununu: I enjoyed speaking with you last evening. I'm glad we are in agreement about off-shore oil revenue sharing. We must give the coastal residents incentive to support development of our resources, which is important to our national economy. I spoke with Dick Darman and he said in February he will rescore the revenue estimate for new off-shore development and get rid of the roadblock to my legislation. I look forward to working with you on this proposal. Thanks again for your interest in my legislation. Best Wishes, Dann Dana Rohrabacher Member of Congress DR:1s CC: Barbara Hough, Unocal Corporation Dan Fager, The Chevron Companies Theresa Pickett, Atlantic Richfield Company John Ambler, Texaco, Incorporated Jim Rich, Shell Oil Company William Whitsett, Orxy Energy Company Robert Stewart, National Ocean Industries Association John Peschke, American Petroleum Institute ID# 272064 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MRS. AMATA RADEWAGEN SUBJECT: ENCLOSES SOME STAMPS FROM THE PACIFIC ISLANDS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/23 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * 1 * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 272064 Republicar National Committee Amata Radewagen (Mrs.) Member for American Samoa Pacific House 1615 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. September 18, 1991 Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 387-8100 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House Washington, DC 20500 Hi Gov.: I recently returned to Washington after a summer in the Pacific. Although I'm not sure what kind you specialize in, knowing of your interest in stamps, I have brought you a bunch from the Pacific islands that I have been accumulating. Please let me know if you would like me to save any others. I get mail from the islands all the time. I know these stamps don't have any particular monetary value, but I thought you might like them because they come from out-of-the-way little places most people have never heard of. If you have no use for them, please feel free to toss them away. Last year you stayed back to negotiate the budget agreement so we missed you at the Pacific islanders summit with the President in Honolulu. This year I hope you will be going to the Pearl Harbor Day commemoration. My dad is a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, so he plans on going and I have sent word to the advance office via Kevin Moley that I am available to help out again if they need me (although I have heard nothing back). Love to Nancy. See you both at the RGA President's dinner in October, if not sooner. Sincerely, amata Enclosures ID# 271391 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 20, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. THOMAS S. RAFFERTY SUBJECT: PERSONAL NOTE OF SUPPORT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/20 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * 1 * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Blue Cross 271391 Blue Shield of Massachusetts © 0 100 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110 September 10, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu White House Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: I am not experienced writing fan letters, but since politics is my favorite sport you deserve one. It was my pleasure to meet you in Washington, D.C. a few years ago when as Governor of New Hampshire you addressed our National Legislative Conference at the Mayflower Hotel. In January 1988 I met you and Mrs. Sununu at the Inaugural Ball and again enjoyed your company. I think you are doing an extraordinary job for the President and the country. Those who denigrate you include some who began the day you were sworn in as Governor of New Hampshire. Your success only further embitters them. I extend to you every best wish for continued success. If I or this organization can ever be of service to you, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Assistant Vice President Legislative Affairs TSR/pmb ID# 270944 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 18, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. RONALD W. ROSKENS SUBJECT: REQUESTS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PRESIDENT ON BAHALF OF HIS DAUGHTERS ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/18 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 270944 320 TWENTY FIRST STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20523 The Administrator September 17, 1991 Governor John H. Sununu Chief of Staff to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: To recap my comments to you last Friday: At the time of my "swearing in" ceremony, all members of our family were present, save two. One of our daughters, Brenda Dicus of Topeka, Kansas, was approximately seven months pregnant. Thus, she remained at home, but her husband, John, was here. Another daughter, Barbara Blount of Minneapolis, Minnesota, came without her husband and month old baby. When individual photos were being taken with the President, he commented that the two absentees could get a photo at a later time. (This was obviously not intended as a promise, nor do I expect it to be the overriding factor here.) Now, it happens that Brenda and her husband are coming to DC for a Savings and Loan conference to be held October 28, 29, and 30. If a photo op is available between 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 28 and noon, Wednesday, October 30, we would be grateful. In the second case, Barbara Blount and her family are coming for Thanksgiving. Her husband, John, is the one who didn't have a photo opportunity. If the President were available on Wednesday, November 27, John would be available. If necessary, we could have them available on Tuesday. Since we need to get plane reservations soon, we'd appreciate knowing what the prospects are as soon as you can provide a clue. PHONE: (202) 647-9620 FAX: (202) 647-1770 you know, I'm sure, how appreciative we are of your interest counsel on this matter (which I fully realize is not a high priority item.) Sincerely, Con Ronald W. Roskens RWR/cc P.S. Let me add that the senior Dicuses, Jack and Betty, will also be attending the Savings and Loan meeting. They own a thriving Savings and Loan operation headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. Betty's recently deceased father Henry Bubb, established the business and was a major Republican stalwart in Kansas for decades. Thus, the Dicus family are staunch and wealthy Republicans. If it's reasonable I'd like to include them for a photo, but I don't want to push my luck. If that is a no-no, please disregard it. Thanks ID# 270149 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: -MR. JOHN F. RAUHAUSER JR. SUBJECT: REQUESTS GOVENOR SUNUNU CONSIDER HIS REQUEST THAT THE NATIONAL THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE FIRST NATIONAL THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION IN YORK ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/16 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 270149 September 9, 1991 John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor: This letter is of two purposes: First, I congratulate you on your continuing work with the President. I know the roads are sometimes difficult but I cannot conceive of a better selection than that which was made by President Bush for Chief of Staff. Secondly, and of lesser importance but of interest locally: The First National Thanksgiving Proclamation, - - - historically correct - - - was that which was issued in York when the Continental Congress met here. I know this is not commonly recognized, but once more I am beating the drums for Revolutionary facts that took place in York. I enclose a pamphlet which was issued (of all places in Dallas, Texas) which sets forth the history involved. Is it possible for you to refer, with your recommendation, this information to those persons in charge of preparing National Thanksgiving Proclamations for the President, with the hope that they might include a reference to the First National Thanksgiving Proclamation issued here in York? The Community would be grateful for being recognized. Again, all good wishes. Very truly yours, John John F. Rauhauser, Jr., President York County Bicentennial Commission, Inc. JFR:dlk Judge Enclosure york County, Pa. ID# 269526 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE JOSEPH VERNER REED SUBJECT: INVITATION TO ATTEND THE 31ST ANNUAL UNITED NATIONS CONCERT AND DINNER ON OCT 26 91 IN WASHINGTON ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/12 C 91/09/12 REFERRAL NOTE: JACKIE KENNEDY RSA 91/09/12 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 26952 United States Department of State The Chief of Protocol Washington, D.C. 20520-2317 August 30, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu and Mrs. Sununu The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Governor and Nancy: On behalf of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Baker, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 31st Annual United Nations Concert and Dinner honoring the Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions accredited to the United States and the Ambassadors accredited to the Organization of American States, on Saturday, October 26 in Washington, D.C. As you may know, the U.N. Concert and Dinner is one of Washington's most prestigious social and cultural events, held under the patronage of President and Mrs. Bush and Vice President and Mrs. Quayle, and co-hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Baker. This year's General Chairman is Edward L. Hennessy, Jr., Chairman of Allied Signal. Alan S. Boyd, Chairman of Airbus Industrie of North America, serves as International Industry Chairman. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center with internationally acclaimed jazz singer Nancy Wilson. Immediately following the concert, approximately 1,200 corporate leaders, senior U.S. government officials, and diplomats will gather in the International Ballroom of the Washington Hilton and Towers for a black tie dinner-dance. The importance of preserving our earth for the future is of great concern to us all. I know you will find particular interest in this year's special tribute to the U.N. Environment Program (UNEP), and its Executive Director, Dr. Mostafa Kamal Tolba. Conceived in 1972, and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP has been described as the environmental conscience of the U.N. system. Secretary Baker and I hope you will join us as guests of honor for this important occasion. Please respond by no later than October 1. A formal invitation will be sent to you in mid-September. After your affirmative reply has been received, you will be sent two complimentary tickets to the Concert and Dinner. Josh Joseph Verner Reed Sincerel R.s.v.p. (202) 647-1735 Special Frinds this in a dgala! Please a same. ID# 268810 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE BUDDY ROEMER SUBJECT: URGES THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT THE SOUTHERN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FUND'S APPLICATION TO HHS FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/10 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 2110 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,0EOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 268816 OF State of Louisiana ONFIDENC OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Baton Rouge BUDDY ROEMER POST OFFICE BOX 94004 GOVERNOR 70804-9004 (504) 342-7015 FAX NO. (504) 342-0909 August 30, 1991 Mr. John Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20001 Dear John: The Southern Development Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit development corporation headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Foundation is affiliated with the Southern Cooperative Development Fund also based in Lafayette, a well-recognized development finance entity with in excess of twenty years of financial and management experience in implementing economic development projects in distressed communities throughout the southeastern United States. The Southern Development Foundation and the Fund were established in 1969 and received most of its initial capital as a result of the Nixon administration's "Black Capitalism" initiative. Mr. Marvin Beaulieu is Executive Director of the Foundation and President and CEO of the Fund. In August 1991, the Foundation submitted an application (#91-1-UR-105) to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Office of Community Services for a $500,000 grant under its Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards Program. The organization will use the requested federal funds, along with $500,000 of its private capital, to complete the purchase of United Federal Savings and Loan of New Orleans from the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC). The savings & loan has been converted to a state-chartered commercial bank and is one of only two minority commercial banks in the state of Louisiana. The Foundation initiated the purchase transaction in September of 1990. The total capital required by RTC for the purchase was $1,613,500. The organization raised $613,500 and RTC financed the balance of $1,000,000 under its Minority Interim Capital Assistance Program. The requested federal grant award will enable the Foundation to complete the purchase of this historic financial institution from RTC, save it from liquidation and the loss of nineteen jobs. Mr. John Sununu August 30, 1991 Page 2 In addition, the Foundation and United Bank will establish a job training and placement program for the local banking industry that will result in a minimum of 110 unemployed and low-income inner city residents of New Orleans being employed by local banks over a two-year period. Over the last five years, the Foundation has successfully implemented Program. three projects under the Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards I would appreciate your support and any assistance you are willing to render on behalf of the Southern Development Foundation's application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Office of Community Services. Sincerely, Buddy Roemer Governor BR:dma ID# 267645 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 04, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. MICHAEL D. ROMAN SUBJECT: OPPOSES A FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROPOSAL TO PLACE ALL AMERICAN FRESHWATER UNDER THE TRADE RESTRICITON OF THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/04 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / 7 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 267645 August 29, 1991 JEWELERS OF AMERICA, INC. Governor John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Gov. Sununu: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (F&WS), on July 24, proposed to place all American freshwater mussels under the trade restrictions of Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). If implemented, the proposal would damage the jewelry industry, impair the livelihoods of over 100,000 Americans, jeopardize over $600 million worth of jobs, and destroy a U.S. export industry. There is no justification for this proposal. The U.S. freshwater mussels used in trade are neither endangered nor threatened. The shells from these mussels are processed into nuclei for pearl cultivation. It is unlikely that any endangered or threatened freshwater mussels will enter into trade inadvertently due to similarity of appearance. The mussel shells used by the cultured pearl industry must be big, thick and pure white. The endangered species are generally small, thin shelled and have traces of color. Moreover, the endangered species were exposed to the threat of extinction by loss of habitat, not trade. If the F&WS proposal is implemented, federal inspection of more than 230 million shells per year and two federal permits would be required before the shells could be exported. Then, any re-export of cultured pearls containing these shell nuclei would need another government-issued permit. The jewelry market, in which cultured pearls are a vital raw material for the U.S. manufacture of jewelry, could not sustain such costs or delays. As the F&WS has no evidence that any endangered or threatened species ever enter the mussel shell trade for pearl production, and there is no documented evidence of endangered or threatened mussels inadvertently harvested in servicing this trade, we respectfully request that the proposal be withdrawn. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Michael D. Roman Chairman of the Board 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 30TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036 212-768-8777 FAX: 212-768-8087 TOLL FREE: 800-223-0673 LEGISLATIVE OFFICES 1156 15TH STREET N.W., SUITE 510 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 202-639-8888 ID# 267394 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: SEPTEMBER 03, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. TOM RUDWALL SUBJECT: REQUESTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIS CAMPAIGN ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/09/03 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: was / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED *. CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 267394 Tom Rudwall For Congress 1992 803 Patterson Road Dayton, Ohio 45419 (513) 299-1402 Labor Day 1991 Mr. John Sununu The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Sir: In 1894, Labor Day became an important American holiday, honoring all who work - whether to build a business, to toil in a factory, to serve the public, or to establish a practice. Labor Day celebrates the contribution of each working person - whether a toolmaker or truck driver, a policeman or soldier, a doctor or lawyer - to the dignity and prosperity of life in America, and here, in Montgomery County. On this first Monday of September, some think of great inventors like Kettering, or Edison, who when asked his philosophy of life on his 75th birthday, replied: Work, bringing out the secrets of nature for the happiness of man. On this day, many families have their last barbecue or picnic of the summer together and watch their children return to school for the fall. And on this day, some even remember, for a moment, poet Walt Whitman's celebration of working Americans and their unrivaled spirit of optimism and confidence: I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands. The wood-cutter's song, the ploughboy's on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else. The day what belongs to the day - at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. When I wrote to concern that many in the business COL. the United States Congress in 1992 because they know I stand for traditional values. In my meetings across Montgomery County since Memorial Day, most businessmen have told me of their concerns about the economy; that business hasn't been good; that confidence has slipped; and that the professional politicians do little to help but much to hurt. Firms like Carlson and USAir have left the area, taking with them many jobs and critical buying power, and now losing General Motors looms as a possibility. But could this change for the better with the election of a determined businessman and salesman to the Congress? Could a Congressman convince businesses from other parts of the country to move a branch or division to Dayton? Doesn't a Congressman have the ability to help define his job in this manner, if he wishes to? And what about area businesses considering expansion? Shouldn't a Congressman attempt to ensure that the investment and jobs remain here, in Montgomery County? I believe that a United States Congressman can affect these things. I believe that a Congressman has a responsibility to improve the economic foundation of his community. I believe that it is Montgomery County that is supposed to be represented in the 3rd District, and therefore Montgomery County should be the focus of the Congressman's activities. I have listened to a broad cross-section of citizens of this community, and they have convinced me that Montgomery County can do better. It's time for a change! But I need your help. No one can do it alone. My opponent, a lifetime professional politician since 1968, has money in the bank and access to wealthy liberals nationally. They will fight us and all we stand for. However, with committed friends like you on the team, we don't need to match them dollar-for-dollar; we just need enough to get our message out on TV and radio. For example, in 1990 fifteen Congressmen were defeated by challengers who were outspent. Your help, my shoe leather, and the probability that heavily-Republican Washington Township and Centerville will return to the 3rd District with redistricting, could put us over the top with President George Bush in 1992. Frankly, I don't know what you can afford to send. I do know that no gift is too small or unappreciated. I hope you'll be able to send a little something to help out. With friends like you standing with me, I will run and we will win. Thank you, and God bless Montgomery County and working men and women and their families on this Labor Day. Sincerely, Jone Pudwoll Tom Rudwall Paid for by Tom Rudwall for Congress Committee L. Timmons, Treasurer 2289 Patterson Rd., Dayton, Ohio ID# 265145 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: AUGUST 26, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. ROBERT A. ROLAND SUBJECT: REQUESTS THE ADMINISTRATION APPOINT A SENIOR LEVEL POLICY COORDINATOR FOR RISK ASSESSMENT/ RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/08/26 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 265145 CMA CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Robert A. Roland President August 22, 1991 The Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff Executive Office of the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Governor Sununu: We seek your assistance in cooperatively addressing and improving the risk assessment/risk management process practiced by many federal agencies. This process has a significant and growing impact on the competitiveness and viability of a large segment of the United States economy. Specifically, we request that you appoint a senior level policy coordinator for risk assessment/risk management issues. We believe that the appointment of_such an individual is necessary to establish a structure that will enhance the nation's ability to effectively manage risk and, at the same time, remain globally competitive. Historically, this process has been used by agencies that regulate food safety (FDA), consumer products (CPSC), environmental protection (EPA), nuclear energy production and safety (NRC), and to some extent, energy production and development (DOE). Each agency has adopted its own process for how risk assessment and risk management are applied under their particular statutes. Frequently, within agencies or programs, use of risk assessment and management techniques is variable and inconsistent. This lack of uniformity in managing risk has led to wide variation and differences in the regulatory priorities and the cost effectiveness of programs proposed to address them. In some cases, highly conservative assessment techniques and policy assumptions are used which dramatically overstate the "real range of risk". This leads to regulatory decisions that inaccurately rank the actual risk and result in capital investment and compliance costs wholly disproportionate to the risks and benefits. The real danger in this process is that misplaced priorities displace expenditures from other and more worthy programs. Another result of a conservative process which relies on "default" assumptions is a lack of understanding by the public and an inability to differentiate substantial risks from trivial or nonexistent ones. New major legislation reauthorizing environmental, health or safety statutes is currently pending in Congress, including food safety (FFDCA), hazardous and municipal waste regulation (RCRA), and water quality and safety (Clean Water Act). Thus far, none of the legislation effectively or uniformly addresses risk assessment and risk management. 2501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 202-887-1106 Telex 89617 (CMA WSH) John H. Sununu 1991 Unless a comprehensive and far-reaching framework is developed for assessing and managing risk, legislation will continue to perpetuate current problems. Fortunately, we believe that the Administrat ion our industry and Congress have taken a first step toward resolving important issues within the risk assessment and risk management process. As a result of our joint efforts, the Clean Air Act of 1990 contains provisions requiring separate studies of risk assessment/risk management, one by the National Academy of Science, one by a Risk Assessment and Management Commission, and one by the Surgeon General of the United States in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. The Administration has also, through Dr. Allen Bromley efforts at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), commenced a number of studies to review the scientific elements of the risk assessment process to assess credibility, propose improvements, and promote uniformity of the methodology within federal agencies. Dr. Bromley has established the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (FCCSET) as an interagency forum to explore, promote and communicate good science" within federal agencies. Similar efforts are also underway within other federal agencies and organizations. With all this activity occurring across so many groups, we believe it is imperative that the Adminstration appoint a senior policy coordinator for risk assessment/risk management issues. This person would coordinate administration efforts in the legislative and regulatory areas and would be a single contact point for the private sector. We respectfully request that you name such a senior policy coordinator. Improved management of risk activities is desperately needed at this time. The opportunity to achieve a uniform, cost-effective means of prioritizing risk-bearing activities and cost-effective solutions to them is at hand. We believe that success in this vital area will contribute to the global competitiveness of our country and our industry. To that end, the formal selection of a policy-level coordinator would be an important first step. We hope you are in agreement and look forward to meeting with such an individual to discuss our thoughts further Sincerely Robert A. Roland President cc: A1 Hubbard Charles Kolb Dave McIntosh ID# 264936 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: AUGUST 23, 1991 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE BUDDY ROEMER SUBJECT: APPRECIATION FOR ARRANGING A MEETING BETWEEN ED GOLDSTEIN AND THE LOUISIANA BLACK BEAR DELEGATION DURING THEIR JUL 91 TRIP TO WASHINGTON ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD JOHN SUNUNU ORG 91/08/23 / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: 2110 CS MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION *OUTGOING * * * *CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT-2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 264936 OF State of Louisiana ONFIDEN OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Baton Rouge BUDDY ROEMER POST OFFICE BOX 94004 GOVERNOR 70804-9004 (504) 342-7015 FAX NO. (504) 342-0909 August 16, 1991 Honorable John H. Sununu Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Sununu: I would like to extend my thanks to you for graciously allowing Mr. Edward S. Goldstein of your staff to work with the Louisiana Black Bear Delegation during their July 29-30, 1991, visit to Washington, D.C. The Black Bear Delegation, which included representatives of the Anderson-Tully Company, the American Forest Resource Alliance, and the Louisiana Chapter of the Sierra Club, visited with several federal agency officials to discuss Louisiana's efforts and other management options which might be available to protect, manage, and restore Louisiana's black bear population. For your information, I have provided a copy of an earlier letter from me to Mr. John Turner, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The letter outlines the State's current position on protecting our black bear and our proposed black bear management plan. Following their visit to Washington, several members of that delegation reported to me that Mr. Goldstein was of great assistance to the group. Mr. Goldstein demonstrated a sincere interest in our ongoing efforts to protect and restore the black bear and provided much useful information and many suggestions to further the delegation's efforts toward that end. Since the time that our delegation visited the Capitol, many developments concerning black bear management have taken place in our state. In the near future, representatives from Louisiana will be coming to Washington to begin a series of meetings to inform agency officials of these developments. I am confident that these meetings will be as productive as the ones held during the delegates' July visit.