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2009-0166-S
2009-0166-S
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Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin: Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
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90625
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Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01a. Log
White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [[redaction] of
10/11/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (1 pp.)
01b. Log
White House Telephone Log (Signal Switchboard) [redaction of
10/11/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (2 pp.)
01c. Note
Handwritten notes of Presidential Phone Calls with Prime
10/11/[91]
(b)(1)
Minister Caraco Silva (1 pp.)
01d. Memo
From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (1 pp.)
10/10/91
(b)(1)
01e. Talking Points Points to be Made for Telephone Conversation with Prime
n.d.
(b)(1)
&
Minister Cavco Silva of Portugal (1 pp.)
01f. Note
Handwritten notes of Presidential Phone Calls Camp David with
10/11/91
(b)(1)
JAB [James A. Baker, III] (1 pp.)
02a. Memo
From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (2 pp.)
10/11/91
(b)(1)
TS
02b. Letter
From George Bush to Dan Quayle (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
02c. Letter
From George Bush to Thomas S. Foley (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
02d. Letter
From George Bush to Claiborne Pell (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
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Pinksheet Number:
dw2311
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Date Closed:
7/25/2013
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2009-0166-S
Re-review Case #:
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
02e. Letter
From George Bush to Dante B. Fascell (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
03. Memo
For the President and Mrs. Bush Re: Weekend activities - October
10/11/91
(b)(7)(c),
11-14, 1991 [redaction] (1 pp.)
(b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
04. Memo
Memorandum for the Record (4 pp.)
10/21/91
(b)(1)
S
05a. Memo
From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (3 pp.)
10/10/91
(b)(1)
S
05b. Talking Points Points to be Made for Meeting with Secretary General of NATO
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Manfred Woerner (4 pp.)
05c. Report
Government Report (2 pp.)
05/23/91
(b)(1)
S
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Collection:
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Office of the President
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Daily Files
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WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Pinksheet Number:
dw2311
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SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Friday, October 11, 1991
8:00 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:15 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:45 am
Meeting with Governor Sununu
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:15 am
Meeting with Senator Dole
(5 min)
Oval Office
and Congressman Michel
(Sununu)
Wires
Marling
9:30 am
Staff Time
(60 min)
Oval Office
(Scowcroft)
10:30 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:00 am
Meeting with Secretary Baker
(30 min)
Oval Office
11:30 am
Meeting with Manfred Woerner,
(30 min)
Oval Office
Secretary General of NATO
(Scowcroft)
openl
(Distributed Separately)
12:00 pm
Personal Staff Time
(15 min)
Oval Office
12:15 pm
Lunch
(60 min)
Oval Office
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
(30 min)
Oval Office
1:45 pm
Photo Opportunities
(20 min)
(TAB A) Oval Office
1. Charles Morris (Bateman)
2. Jim Hastings (Brady)
3. Betty Thompson (Horner)
4. Thomas A. Laboon (Bateman)
5. Donato Coyer (Zamaria)
6. Donna M. Miller (Zamaria)
UNP 10/10/91
5:00 pm
2:15 pm
Photo to Commemorate the Annual
Oval Office
(5 min)
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Service
Wire
(Demarest)
(TAB B)
2:30 pm
B Depart for Camp David
South Lawn
3:00 pm
B Arrive Camp David
B RON Camp David
7.34
Mill Seardon
1:35 Gray In
1:50 Gray Out
7:34 POTUS In
1:50 Charles Morris, In for Photo op
8:00 Scowcroft, Gates, Sununu Kerr,
1:52 Charles Morris Out
Milt Beardon, Peters In
1:53 Jim Hastings Elizabeth Hastings
8:32 VPOTUS In, Card In
Margaret Hastings, Kevin Hastings In
1:55 All out
8:33 Kerr, Beardon, Peters out
8:34 Card Out
1:56 Betty Thomson Chris Thomson In
1:57 Thomson's Out
8:54 Scowcroft, Gates Out
9:10 card In
1:58 Thomas Laboon, Marie (wife), Stacy
9:15 Darman, sec. Martin Dole, Michel In
(daughter), Melanie (daughter)
9:29 All Out
2:00
All out
9:34 Sec. Baker In
2:01 Donato Coyer, Carol Powers In
9:37 Gates, Scowcroft. Sununu, Powell
2:03 All out
Cheney. In
2:04 Donna Miller In
9:41 Perry +Mrs. Bass In
2:06 Miller Out
9:43 Perry of Mrs. Bass out
3:00 Frestone
10:25 Gates, Scowcroft, Powell Out
2:15 Green, Stickney, Garber (Nancy),
10:30 Sec. Baker Out
Ryan (son). Jeff (son), Crystal (Daughter)
10:55 Sununu Cheney Out
Eric (son). Rev. J.C. Garber, Lois Garber In
11:01 Fitzwater In
2:19 All out
11:06 Sununu In
11:09 Sec. Baker In Gray In
11:25 Sec. Baker Out 11:28 scowcroft In
11:31 sec. Baker In. Gates In
11:35 Mantred Woerner. John Kriendler, Roland Wegener
Christine Shelly. William Tatt IV, Ray Caldwell.
Barry Lowenkron In
12:03 Mantred Woerner, kriendler, Wegener, Shelly.
Taft, Cald well, Lewenkron out
12:05 Baker, Scowcroft. Gates Out
12:11 Baker In
UNP 10/10/91
12:15 Clayton
In Yeutter In
5:00 pm
12:20 Baker Out
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
Washington, D.C.
LOCATION Camp David, Maryland
DATE 11 October 1991
TIME
MOVEMENTS
0736
Oval Office
1538
South Grounds
1540
Depart South Grounds via Marine One
1613
Arrive Camp David, Maryland
WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
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White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [[redaction] of
10/11/91
(b)(6)
personal information] (1 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
OA/ID Number:
90625-004
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
)
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
OCTOBER 11 th
,
19
91
TIME
NAME
PLACED
DISC
ACTION
OUT
6:59 AM
7:08
MR. JONATHAN BUSH
INC
RM
(b)(6)
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
7:33 AM
7:35
SENATOR BENNETT J. JOHNSTON
TLKD-OK WITH MRS.
re: tennis
BENNETT JOHNSTON
(b)(6)
INC.
*PM
t C.D. Sat.
7:34 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
7:38 AM
7:43
MR. DAVID Q. BATES, JR.
re: tennis
(b)(6)
at C.D. Sat
TLKD-OK 7:42 A.M.
INC
PM
OUT
AM
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
INC
PM
OUT
7:47 AM
7:52
JUDGE LEWIS F. POWELL
BALTIMORE, MD.
in hospital
INC
PM
301-550-4324
TLKD-OK 7:48 A.M.
OUT
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INC
PM
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11:04 AM
11:05
MR. C. BOYDEN GRAY
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
PM
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 764
TLKD-OK
OUT
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INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. C. BOYDEN GRAY
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
ING
12:10 PM
12:12
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 765
TLKD-OK
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
OCTOBER 11 th
, 19 91
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
AM
MR. C. BOYDEN GRAY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
1:31 PM
1:32
202-395-6377
TLKD-OK
ASA
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. FREDERICK D. McCLURE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
202-224-1414
TLKD-OK 1:42 P.M.
JNC
1:40 PM
1:46
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01b. Log
White House Telephone Log (Signal Switchboard) [redaction
10/11/91
(b)(6)
of personal information] (2 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
OA/ID Number:
90625-004
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
October 11 , 19 91
TIME
PLACED
DISC
NAME
ACTION
OUT
10:10 AM
10:14
Conference Call:
Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco
Tlkd-ok
10:11 AM
INCI
PM
(b)(6)
OUT
AM
Mr. Ralph H. Sigler
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
White House Signal 7-2264
OUT
AM
Mr. Earl A. Wayne
White House Situation Room
INC
PM
White House Signal 7-2264
OUT
AM
Mr. Rudy Pena
Tlkd-ok
Elm Cabin, Camp David, Maryland
4:27 PM
INC
4:27 PM
4:28
Camp David Signal 4-1236
OUT
AM
Mr. C. Boyden Gray
Tlkd-ok
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Office, Washington, D.C.
5:35 PM
INC
5:32 PM
5:39
456-2632
ONX
AM
Ms. Dorothy LeBlond
Tlkd-ok
(b)(6)
5:43 PM
INC
5:43 PM
5:44
OUT
AM
Dr. E. L. Crain
PRESUS Cancel
(b)(6)
6:14 PM
INC
5:44 PM
OUT
AM
Mr. Alan S. Heath
Tlkd-ok
Office, Kennebunkport, Maine
6:04 PM
INC
6:03 PM
6:06
207-967-5343
OUT
AM
Ms. Dorothy LeBlond
Tlkd-ok
(b)(6)
6:07 PM
INC
6:07 PM
6:08
OUT
AM
Secretary James A. Baker III
Tlkd-ok
Office, Washington, D.C.
6:53 PM
INC
6:52 PM
6:58
White House Signal 7-2123
OUT
AM
Major Kimberly A. Siniscalchi
Tlkd-ok
Holly Cabin, Camp David, Maryland
7:44 PM
XMX
7:42 PM
7:44
Camp David Signal 4-1690
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
October 11 , 19.91
TIME
NAME
PLACED
DISC
ACTION
OUT
AM
Mr. George W. Bush, Jr.
Tlkd-ok
8:23 PM
(b)(6)
INC
8:23 PM
8:27
OUT
AM
Mr. C. Boyden Gray
PRESUS Cancel
Office, Washington, D.C.
10:40 PM
INC
10:39 PM
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Presidential Phone Calls
50
DATE: 10-11-91
TIME: 7
incoming/outgoing
WITH:
Justice Powell
SUBJECT:
Minor illness
teaching and sitting
on appeals courts
health improved Now
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Dived with Genry -
Doing well
FOLLOW UP: Get out today
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
THE WASHINGTON POST
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1991 D3
Personalities
Smithsonian Undersecretary Carmen
vis shook Hollywood into taking a more public
Turner has breast cancer, spokeswoman Ma-
role in the fight against HIV. At last month's
deleine Jacobs confirmed yesterday. The for-
"Commitment to Life" benefit in Hollywood,
mer Metro chief is undergoing treatment and
MCA President Sidney Sheinberg and Fox
will work out of her home for the time being,
Broadcasting Co. Chairman Barry Diller an-
Jacobs said. "We'll be taking work back and
nounced the formation of Hollywood Supports
forth. We are installing a fax machine. She will
to engage the film and television community in
continue to function as undersecretary," Jacobs
AIDS fund-raising and awareness. Soon after
said. She declined to give information about
their announcement, Paramount chief Bran-
Turner's prognosis or treatment, but said,
don Tartikoff committed himself and his stu-
"She is very optimistic." Turner, 61, is con-
dio to the group.
ducting a Smithsonian reorganization study
and is scheduled to develop final recommenda-
Powell Hospital Stay Extended
tions by December for reshaping the financial-
ly troubled institution. "I would not anticipate
Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Balti-
any change in that at this time," Jacobs said.
more decided yesterday to keep retired Su-
preme Court justice Lewis Powell Jr. for
Honoring Eikenberry
another night for further observation and test-
ing after Powell suffered a fainting spell
Jill Eikenberry will be honored at today's
Wednesday. Powell, 84, whose condition is
third annual Breast Cancer Awards Luncheon
listed as good and stable, was admitted while
at the ANA Hotel. The "L.A. Law" star is a
strong proponent of increased breast cancer
attending a meeting at the hospital, Supreme
research and has herself survived a bout with
Court spokeswoman Toni House said.
the disease. Marilyn Quayle, who won the
CARMEN TURNER
Jim Garrison Retires
award in 1990, is to give the keynote address.
The awards are organized by the American
hard for Mexican families to succeed when
New Orleans Judge Jim Garrison, whose
Cancer Society, Columbia Hospital for Women
and the National Women's Resource Center to
they have to raise 14 or 16 children.
attempts in the 1960s to prove a conspiracy in.
the assassination of President John F. Kenne-
promote awareness of the disease.
Videotapes of the interview will be mailed to
Bush Library Photocopy Preservation
political leaders and groups around the country,
dy are being made into a movie by Oliver
Stone, is retiring from the 4th Circuit Court of
Reynolds Blasted for Remarks
said Emma Suarez, a Central California Hispan-
ic Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman.
Appeals Nov. 1, according to a statement
Hispanic leaders mounted a nationwide cam-
released by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
"Obviously, Ms. Reynolds has to be educat-
paign against actress Debbie Reynolds yes-
Under state law, judges must retire by age 70.
ed regarding Hispanic women and their contri-
terday, condemning her for her "cookie cutter
Garrison, who turns 70 Nov. 21, was New
butions," said Esther Padilla, a Fresno City
version of Hispanic women." The controversy
Orleans district attorney when he investigated
Council member who joined the protest. "We
arose last month when Reynolds, keynote
don't all sit home and have 14 children."
Kennedy's assassination, and unsuccessfully
speaker at a Fresno, Calif., women's confer-
prosecuted New Orleans businessman Clay
ence, was asked what advice she had for
But an assistant to Reynolds said the com-
Shaw on conspiracy charges in 1969. In the
Hispanic women. "I believe there's a lot of
ments had been blown out of proportion.
forthcoming movie "JFK," Garrison has a small
work in domestic work that enables you to
"She's not a put-down artist," Margie Duncan
part portraying Chief Justice Earl Warren,
make a good salary," the actress told a Spanish
told the Associated Press. "She's all for the
who headed the commission that concluded
anguage television station. "There's a lot of
underdog and for people getting ahead."
Kennedy was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald,
homes that are owned by wealthy people, you
Hollywood's Help Against AIDS
while Kevin Costner plays Garrison.
know, that do employ people." Reynolds also
-Compiled from staff and wire reports
said during the interview that she believed it's
The AIDS-related death of actor Brad Da-
by Eric Brace
PHONE CALL WITH
PRIME MINISTER
CAVCO SILVA OF
PORTUGAL
10:45 a.m.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01c. Note
Handwritten notes of Presidential Phone Calls with Prime
10/11/[91]
(b)(1)
Minister Caraco Silva (1 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
OA/ID Number:
90625-004
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
CONFIDENTIAL
Patty
CONF
IDENTIAL
7526
THE WHITE HOUSE
10:45
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1991
FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT Rgfr
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call Prime Minister Cavco Silva of
Portugal
DATE:
October 10, 1991
PURPOSE:
To congratulate him on his electoral victory
last Sunday
SECURE OR OPEN:
Open
INTERPRETER:
None required
PHONE NUMBER:
(351) (1) 677080
CONTACT PERSON:
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News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1991
6:00 A.M. EDT EDITION
NATIONAL NEWS
THOMAS NOMINATION TROUBLED BY SECOND WITNESS ALLEGING SEXUAL
ADVANCES -- Clarence Thomas's nomination received another sharp
setback Thursday when a second woman told Senate investigators that
Thomas made sexual advances to her when she worked for him at the
government's anti-discrimination agency in 1984.
(Washington Post, Washington Times, Knight-Ridder)
OPINION SWINGS TO JUDGE IN CALLS TO KEY SENATORS -- Six Senate
Democrats who supported Judge Thomas before allegations of sexual
harassment arose said Thursday the tide of public opinion has begun
to swing in the nominee's direction.
(Washington Times)
DEMOCRATS SAY BUSH AND HATCH ONCE QUESTIONED HARASSMENT RULES --
The DNC Thursday assailed President Bush and Sen. Hatch for
previously questioning the need for laws on sexual harassment.
(Boston Globe)
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
CHINA DISAPPOINTED AT U.S. TRADE PROBE, RELATIONS WORSENING --
Chinese officials were surprised and disappointed Friday at the
launch of a U.S. trade probe that puts billions of dollars in
exports at risk.
(Reuter)
NETWORK NEWS (Thursday evening)
THOMAS NOMINATION - There is
a general perception that this
particular confirmation process
has somehow crossed a barrier,
NATIONAL NEWS
A-1
that it is uglier than any in
the past -- much less civil,
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A-11
much more political.
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
RETAIL SALES -- The nation's
biggest retail stores Thursday
EDITORIALS
C-1
reported poor September sales.
The government was forced to
acknowledge that the line of
people putting in new claims
for jobless benefits grew
longer.
This Summary is prepared Monday through Friday by the White House News Summary Staff.
For complete stories or information, please call 456-2950.
NATIONAL NEWS
THOMAS NOMINATION TROUBLED BY SECOND
WITNESS ALLEGING SEXUAL ADVANCES
Clarence Thomas's nomination received another sharp setback
Thursday when a second woman told Senate investigators that Thomas
made sexual advances to her when she worked for him at the
government's anti-discrimination agency in 1984
Angela Wright, a North Carolina newspaper editor at The
Charlotte Observer, said Thomas made "unwelcome and inappropriate"
sexual remarks to her as well
In the Senate, Republicans said
they were ready for Wright with what they said would be damaging
information about her. "We know she was twice dismissed from other
jobs for indicating sexual harassment," said Sen. Simpson. "We
know that he (Thomas) fired her for some very uncomplimentary
statements about another group in society."
"Well, that person [Wright] is going to have her ass handed
to her from what I've heard. This is not quite the find people
think it is, Sen. Hatch said. He accused the Democrats of "dirty
tactics" and "another attempt to smear" Thomas.
(Aaron Epstein, Karen Garloch & Ellen Warren, Knight-Ridder)
Another Woman To Accuse Thomas
Senate Democrats sprung an ambush on Judge Thomas's nomination
last night, producing a surprise second witness to charge the
embattled nominee with sexual harassment
Angela Wright told the Charlotte Observer that "I feel in my
gut" that Anita Hill was telling the truth in making the original
sexual harassment allegations against Thomas.
"I know enough about the man to know he's quite capable of
doing what she said he did," she said
A senior Bush Administration official, meanwhile, predicted
that the Democratic ambush would fail. "We found out about her in
a lot of accidental ways,' said the Administration official. The
official said the additional testimony would not be a "smoking gun"
to torpedo Judge Thomas's nomination.
(Dawn Ceol, Washington Times, A1)
2nd Woman Tells Committee Of Incidents with Thomas
A second former employee of Clarence Thomas told Senate
Judiciary Committee lawyers Thursday that Thomas made sexually
suggestive remarks and improper advances to her, as the committee
prepared for unprecedented hearings Friday on the sexual harassment
charges leveled at Thomas. Angela Wright, who was fired as
Thomas's press aide at the EEOC, told Senate investigators that
Thomas repeatedly asked her for dates, asked her breast size, and
showed up uninvited at her apartment, according to the Charlotte
Observer, where Wright now works as an editor. Thomas's supporters
in the Administration, the Senate, and outside groups immediately
launched a counteroffensive designed to discredit Wright's
testimony, asserting that her story is not credible and suggesting
that she was seeking revenge by testifying.
(Ruth Marcus & Ann Devroy, Washington Post, A1)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-2
NO EVIDENCE OF THOMAS HARASSMENT, 9 WOMEN SAY
Former Education And EEOC Colleagues
Turn Out To Support Supreme Court Nominee
Seventeen women who have worked with Clarence Thomas appeared
at a Capitol Hill news conference Thursday in a show of support for
their former colleague, with nine of them taking the microphone to
say they had never seen, nor heard rumors of, any improper behavior
on his part
One by one, they described Thomas as a sensitive
employer and colleague of impeccable character.
"He was almost puritanical," Pamela Talkin, Thomas's chief of
staff at the EEOC for the three years. "He was chaste around the
office.
"
"While Clarence Thomas was at the Department of
Education, there was never a scintilla about any impropriety,
sexual or otherwise, of Clarence Thomas," said Helen Walsh, who
said she worked with Thomas at the Education Department and the
EEOC. "And while I have been at EEOC, again, there has never been
any rumored impropriety." (Barbara Vobijda, Washington Post, A10)
Women Co-Workers Vouch For Clarence Thomas's 'Integrity And
Character'
"It is one of the supreme ironies that the man who fought
so hard to establish protections against sexual harassment should
be subjected to this kind of unsubstantiated charge," said Ricky
Silverman, vice chairman of the EEOC
"This issue is not a general question of whether men have
harassed women; they have," said Sen. Danforth.
"The issue is a very specific one concerning a particular
individual whose name is Clarence Thomas and how he has behaved
toward women and how he behaved in the workplace," said Danforth,
predicting that both Thomas and Hill will be "scarred" by the
hearings.
(Amy Bayer, Copely)
OPINION SWINGS TO JUDGE IN CALLS TO KEY SENATORS
Six Senate Democrats who supported Judge Thomas before
allegations of sexual harassment arose said Thursday the tide of
public opinion has begun to swing in the nominee's direction.
Ten of the 13 Democrats whose support will be crucial to
Thomas Thursday responded to an informal survey by The Washington
Times of public opinion, as gauged by phone calls received at their
offices since Tuesday's delay of a vote on Judge Thomas's
confirmation to the Supreme Court.
In some cases, support for Thomas rose dramatically after the
Senate delayed its vote. Sen. Boren's office reported a complete
reversal of opinions. David Hoffman, the senator's spokesman, said
about 70% of the 600 calls received in the past two days supported
Judge Thomas
Other senators reported a more gradual trend away
from the strong opposition registered against Thomas on Monday and
Tuesday
Only Sen. Fowler reported strong anti-Thomas sentiment
all week long
Sen. Lieberman said he did not believe the accusations have
doomed the confirmation of Thomas, but he did say many of his
colleagues are afraid to vote for him because it later could be
painted as an "anti-women" vote.
(Major Garrett, Washington Times, A6)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-3
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK IS PERVASIVE, SURVEY SUGGESTS
Four of 10 women say they have encountered some form of what
they regard as sexual harassment at work, but very few of them say
they reported the incident at the time, according to the latest New
York Times/CBS News poll
The same poll shows the proportion
of people who say that Judge Thomas should be confirmed to be 38%,
almost double the proportion, 20%, who say he should not be
confirmed. A large number of those polled, 39%, remain
undecided Forty-three percent men said they believed he should
be confirmed, as against 33% of the women. Twenty-two percent of
the men said he should not be confirmed, as did 18% of the women.
(Elizabeth Kolbert, New York Times, A1)
RUDMAN SAYS HEARING IS WARRANTED
Sen. Rudman said Thursday night that although he has not
changed his mind about voting for Clarence Thomas's appointment,
the allegations of sexual harassment by a former employee are
serious enough to warrant a complete airing. Rudman said after an
address to the Massachusetts Bar Foundation in Boston Thursday
night that he will approach Friday's Senate Judiciary Committee
hearing with an open mind, but added that Anita Hill's charges
against Thomas may be a misunderstanding that occurred "in a
conversation between a man and a woman." "If there is testimony
that there truly was serious sexual harassment, then I certainly
would reconsider my vote," Rudman said.
(Jack Sullivan, Boston Globe)
HEARINGS STREWN WITH DANGERS FOR SENATORS TOO
Sen. Hatch made a trial run through the mine field
Thursday. Anita Hill was sincere but wrong, he told a news
conference. Hatch did not even entirely duck a question about
tales of X-rated movies that Clarence Thomas has been said to have
told to entertain Yale Law School classmates. Lovida Coleman, a
former Yale student, recalled the discussion in a statement she
issued Thursday supporting Thomas. No, he did not know about that,
Hatch said. But he knows law students and their habit of
discussing "the various degradations of mankind," said Hatch, a
lawyer and prominent Mormon with one of the Senate's most clean-
living reputations. "If he (Thomas) hadn't discussed some of those
things, he'd be pretty rare."
(News Analysis, Helen Dewar, Washington Post, A1)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-4
BLOOD IN THE WATER
The charge that Judge Thomas watched pornographic films
surfaced first in U.S. News & World Report, alluding to his days
at Yale when he worked in the dining hall. At 7 a.m. he would
sometimes be found regaling "early risers with hilarious
descriptions of the X-rated movies he liked to watch for
relaxation." That unattributed account appeared in the Sept., 16
issue, which hit the newsstands Sept. 9. As reported Thursday in
The Washington Times, it was the following day, Sept. 10, that
former Yale University law student James Brudney called Anita Hill
in his capacity as an aide to Sen. Metzenbaum. Anything fishy in
that? Well, surely we'll get some answers Friday.
("Inside The Beltway," Washington Times, A6)
DEMOCRATS TRY TO PIN SEXUAL ISSUE ON GOP
Democrats tried to turn Anita Hill into a partisan issue
Thursday while some in the media claimed to see Clarence Thomas
causing trouble for President Bush and the Republicans in 1992.
Democratic strategist Jeoffrey Garin said he failed to detect
"even a hint or suggestion in anything that any leading Republican
has done or said to indicate an understanding that sexual
harassment might be offensive to women.
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"It is really a
stretch to say this directly reflects on Bush and on the Republican
Party -- a long, long stretch," said GOP pollster Neil Newhouse
The DNC, meanwhile, accuse Bush of attempting to "gut sexual
harassment protections" in 1981 when, as Vice President, he headed
a regulatory reform task force
"Clearly, the President and
Republican candidates are in trouble with activists, but how
representative they are is another matter," said political analyst
Kevin Phillips. "I haven't seen any poll to date to suggest that
it is any big deal."
(Ralph Hallow, Washington Times, A7)
THOMAS'S VIEW OF HARASSMENT SAID TO EVOLVE
During his years as chairman of the EEOC, Clarence Thomas
appears to have concluded that sexual harassment was a more serious
workplace problem than he once thought. Before taking over at the
EEOC, Thomas was part of a Reagan team that criticized a sexual
harassment standard the EEOC issued under the Carter
Administration, arguing it encouraged "trivial" complaints and was
unenforceable. But five years later, when that same standard came
under review in a Supreme Court case, then-EEOC chairman Thomas was
responsible for a Reagan Administration friend-of-the-court brief
urging that it be upheld. Meantime, Thomas's record as an agency
head, dealing with sexual harassment cases as a personnel matter,
remains a source of dispute among supporters and critics. Dolores
Rozzi, director of the office of federal operations at the EEOC,
said she remembers Thomas issuing a tough warning on sexual
harassment to the staff when he demoted a male employee two grade
levels for a sexual harassment offense
"He thought it was
aggregious that any woman would have to work under those
conditions," said Rozzi.
(Paul Taylor, Washington Post, A10)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-5
THOMAS ORDERED MAN FIRED
In a 1983 memo, Clarence Thomas rejected as "much too lenient"
the demotion of an EEOC lawyer charged with sexual harassment.
"I will concur only in the termination of Mr. (Earl) Harper,"
Thomas, then chairman of the agency, wrote to his general counsel.
"The sanctions recommended by your office are much too lenient. If
Harper stayed on for at least seven months after Thomas wrote
the memo. Finally, after a protracted legal fight, Harper either
quit or retired with his pension intact.
(Debbie Howlett, USA Today, 3A)
ALLEGATIONS LEAVE BUSH IN PRECARIOUS POLITICAL POSITION
Three years ago, when President Bush watched the nomination
of his friend, John Tower, as defense secretary crumble over
questions of his personal character, he vowed to aides: never
again. But now Bush is once more watching a potential nightmare
scenario unfold involving the nomination of Clarence Thomas. And
the stakes appear even higher because how Bush handles the crisis
could affect his political standing with many women and thus his
chances for re-election. The White House made it clear that its
strategy is to have Bush say nothing in public except to praise
Thomas, while Bush's aides and key Republicans attack the
credibility of Thomas's accuser
A senior White House official
said:
"Our
mode
is
'hunker
down.
Our concern is that Thomas be
judged on the merits and not be the scapegoat for the accumulated
sins of males in the last century
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A senior Administration
official said the White House was in agony over the way the
controversy might create a "gender gap" that would harm Republicans
in general and Bush in particular. (Michael Kranish, Boston Globe)
DEMOCRATS SAY BUSH AND HATCH ONCE QUESTIONED HARASSMENT RULES
The DNC Thursday assailed President Bush and Sen. Hatch for
previously questioning the need for laws on sexual harassment.
Democrats said that 10 years ago, Bush, then Vice President,
headed a task force that considered weakening several federal
guidelines, including one forbidding sexual harassment in the work
place. Bush, who headed the presidential Task Force on Regulatory
Relief, said at a news conference in August 1981 that 30
regulations, including the one on sexual harassment, were under
review to determine if they are "burdensome, unnecessary or
counter-productive." The task force, according to news accounts,
was concerned that the sexual harassment guidelines issued under
the 1964 Civil Rights Act were "vague" and included such terms as
"unwelcome sexual advances" and "verbal sexual conduct,' which rely
on an individual's perception. Dan Carol, director of opposition
research for the DNC, said the EEOC chose not to weaken them. The
same regulations will serve as the legal guidelines for Friday's
hearing. "George Bush is insensitive to women's needs in the work
place, in the home and in their private lives," Carol said. "By
failing to speak out against harassment then or now, George Bush
continues to fail the test of leadership."
(Michael Frisby, Boston Globe)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-6
CABINET MEMBER MARTIN SPEAKS UP
One of two women in President Bush's Cabinet weighed in on the
issue of sexual harassment Thursday for the first time since Anita
Hill publicly leveled charges against Clarence Thomas.
Secretary Martin said sexual harassment in the workplace is
"offensive," and she declared that it "will not be tolerated in any
form in the Department of Labor or in this Administration."
Martin refused to assess Hill's accusations except to say,
"Any time anyone makes a charge against a Supreme Court nominee,
it's serious."
(Leslie Phillips, USA Today, 2A)
BUSH CIRCLE MOSTLY MEN
If President Bush has called on women for advice on erasing
the cloud of sexual harassment accusations hanging over Clarence
Thomas, the White House wasn't saying Thursday.
Bush is known for soliciting a broad range of opinion on most
policy issues.
But he appeared to turn to male aides and consultants for
guidance on Thomas
Republican women who have advised Bush in the past, including
his campaign press secretary Sheila Tate, said they were not
consulted.
Said Tate: "The more women that are involved in any process,
the better."
(Jessica Lee, USA Today, 1A)
SENATE MISSES THE POINT ABOUT GATES
Just as in the Clarence Thomas case, the Senate is showing an
astonishing ability to miss the point about Robert Gates as head
of the CIA.
In the Thomas case, the Senate Judiciary Committee didn't seem
to grasp the potential significance of explosive sexual harassment
charges against Thomas by Anita Hill until after they were
disclosed by the press.
In the Gates case, the Senate Intelligence Committee seems
largely oblivious to evidence that Gates missed the boat on the
most challenging intelligence problem of the age: the collapse of
communism.
President Bush is seeking to promote a man to the top
intelligence job who was among the last to perceive that President
Gorbachev represented revolutionary change in the Soviet Union.
Gate was still playing "evil empire" after even Ronald Reagan
had begun a turnaround
What we have in Gates is a competent, hard-working bureaucrat
who has demonstrated a special talent for ingratiating himself with
his superiors. There is considerable evidence he has been willing
to adapt his views to the political requirements of the hour.
For some reason, this is what President Bush feels he needs.
What the country needs in a new director for the CIA is
something else again. It needs a new director with a special
sensitivity to the monumental changes in the world, someone to
preside over building a new, different, far more open CIA.
Gates has not demonstrated that sensitivity and the Senate
has not done its job in making that clear.
(James McCartney, Knight-Ridder)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-7
MAJORITY IN POLL FAULT FOCUS BY BUSH
ON GLOBAL POLICY BUT BACK NEW ORDER
A sizeable majority of Americans say President Bush has been
spending too much time on foreign policy and should pay more
attention to domestic matters, especially the economy, according
to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll
Overall, 64% said
they approved of the way Bush was handling his job, and essentially
the same proportion (63%) said they approved of his performance on
foreign policy. His rating on his handling of the economy was
weak, at 30%, but the other figures suggest that for the moment at
least the public judges him primarily in foreign-policy terms.
(R. W. Apple, New York Times, A8)
NEA REJECTS BUSH
The NEA has never endorsed a Republican for president and it
did not break with tradition Thursday. "George Bush may be called
many names but he cannot truthfully be called the education
president, said NEA president Keith Geiger. "He does not warrant
the NEA seal of approval." Among other differences, Geiger said
the NEA could not endorse a president who spent $26,000 of taxpayer
money to televise a speech he recently gave at a local high school
"while cutting school lunch funds for the neediest youngsters."
("Politics," Washington Post, A16)
NEA Says Bush No 'Education President'
The NEA will not endorse President Bush for re-election,
saying he does not deserve to be called the "education
president
If
"NEA has enthusiastically embraced the six national
goals for education adopted by the nation's governors and endorsed
by President Bush," NEA president Keith Geiger said.
"President Bush, however, has consistently advocated cutting
and redistributing resources for federal education, nutrition,
health care and other programs that advance the national education
goals, he said
Geiger said, "We cannot endorse a president
who espouses support for the public schools, while proposing
voucher and school 'choice' plans that would shift public monies
into private schools."
(UPI)
MULTICULTURALISM TRIPS UP EDUCATION DEPT.
The U.S. Department of Education leaped into the multicultural
education debate this week and landed in the frying pan.
State social studies coordinators attending a two-day
conference accused the federal agency of bias for failing to set
up panels representing diverse viewpoints.
They simmered as the Office of Educational Research and
Improvement paraded the California social studies framework as a
model for revising social studies curriculums to include
contributions of minority groups
"There
is
a
political
correctness going on here," said social studies consultant Don
Drake. "I don't feel we're having an open dialogue with all the
views here, but so be it." (Carol Innerst, Washington Times, A3)
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-8
DARMAN, SULLIVAN DEFENDS ADMINISTRATION'S HEALTH PLAN STRATEGY
Democrats on the House Ways and Means committee berated the
Bush Administration Thursday for failing to propose a comprehensive
health reform plan and predicted it would become a 1992 campaign
issue.
Richard Darman responded, however, by saying, "We are
seriously working on it
I would suspect we'll all be at a
signing ceremony in the second Bush term. "
Secretary Sullivan said he agreed with the view of Rep.
Rostenkowski, reported in Thursday's Washington Post, that
"attempting to legislate now would be a terrible mistake, because,
Sullivan said, "There is not an adequate consensus. "
Rep. Downey said, "It is simply not excusable to say that in
the third year of the Bush Administration" all you are doing is
"proposing a summit with insurance executives" on how to make it
easier to by health insurance and encouraging states to experiment.
Rep. Pease said the refusal of Sullivan and Darman to outline
any comprehensive plan left him relieved, in a way, because now
health care "can still be an issue in 1992" for Democrats.
(Spencer Rich, Washington Post, A17)
DROP MEDICAID FUNDING RULE, 6 HILL CHAIRMAN URGE SULLIVAN
Six congressional committee and subcommittee chairmen have
asked Secretary Sullivan to withdraw a new rule that sharply limits
federal financial matching of state Medicaid outlays under certain
conditions.
In a letter to Sullivan, the six called the rule as drafted
too extreme and likely to inflict harm on state Medicaid programs,
because it is estimated it could cut federal matching funds $1.5
to $2 billion a year.
("Short Takes," Washington Post, A25)
NATION'S TOP EXECUTIVES CAUTIOUS ON PROSPECTS FOR RECOVERY
HOT SPRINGS -- A group of top business executives and
economists said Thursday the recession appears to have bottomed out
-- but added that they see few signs that the nation's economy is
firmly on its way to recovery
"There is as yet no real feeling among many consumers and
business managers that economic recovery truly is underway, despite
the gains reported in various statistical measures,' " the group's
economists said in a report released Thursday. "And the continuing
atmosphere of caution and concern, in turn, has made it difficult
for self-reinforcing momentum to get underway."
(Mark Potts, Washington Post, F1)
HOUSE DEMOCRATS REVISE HIGHWAY BILL
House Democratic leaders, reshuffling transportation dollars
after the collapse of a proposed 5-cent gas tax increase, said
Thursday they will cut money for projects in members' districts by
30 percent.
(AP, Washington Post, A16)
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Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-9
BANKERS DIVIDED ON BUSH REFORM
Bankers are worried about today, optimistic about tomorrow and
divided over President Bush 's plans to reform their industry, a
USA Today survey of banking's biggest lobbying group shows.
The survey was filled out Saturday through Monday by 243 of
the 2,000 bankers at the American Bankers Association convention
in San Francisco
The bankers have mixed feelings about bank reform. Just 27%
support a Bush-backed proposal to let industrial companies such as
IBM buy banks.
The bankers are split over plans to let banks open branches
nationwide -- 55% are for, 45% against it -- and enter the
investment-banking business -- 52% are for, 48% against. but 80%
want more leeway to sell insurance. (Paul Wiseman, USA Today, 1B)
ADMINISTRATION BALKS AT FEDERAL 'CLEAN FUEL' REQUIREMENTS
Despite Administration objections, a House panel approved
legislation Thursday that would require the government to buy
thousands of alternative fuel vehicles for federal agency fleets.
The measure, adopted 22-1 by a House energy and commerce
subcommittee, also would give the Energy Department authority to
require purchases of alternative fuel vehicles by all businesses
with commercial fleets of 10 or more delivery trucks, vans or
cars
The Bush Administration generally has supported the idea of
greater government purchases of alternative fuel vehicles.
But in a letter to the subcommittee, Secretary Watkins raised
objections to the specific vehicle purchases outlined in the
legislation.
Watkins said the requirements were not necessary because the
Administration was "moving to negotiate" with automakers to buy
large quantities of alternative fuel vehicles. Furthermore, he
said the requirements would hurt the Administration's bargaining
position
Several lawmakers said the Administration's assertion that it
was "moving to negotiate" purchases of alternative fuel vehicles
sounded lukewarm at best.
"Moving to negotiate' reminds me of that old rock song, 'I
Think I Thought I Loved You, remarked Rep. Tauzin
"At the
pace of this courtship, we're going to be years away from kissing."
"It (the bill) sends a message to the Administration: Let's
get working on that courtship," he said.
(George Lobsenz, UPI)
DEMOCRATS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER '92 MATCHING FUNDS
Fearing that President Bush could drain the pool of federal
matching funds for presidential candidates early next year, the
Democrats are now threatening legal action to assure they get their
share
Saying that the current system "favors an incumbent president
and that is intolerable, DNC chairman Ron Brown said the party
would "certainly turn" to litigation if needed.
("Politics," Washington Post, A16)
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-10
HIGH-TECH EXPORT CURBS TO BE REEXAMINED
Administration Rethinking Cocom Restrictions After Coup Attempt
Pressured by Congress, U.S. businesses and European allies,
the Bush Administration has begun to rethink export curbs on the
sale of advanced telecommunications equipment, computers and space
satellites to the Soviet Union, Administration and industry sources
said Thursday.
(Stuart Auerbach, Washington Post, F1)
50% FALLING SHORT ON CHILD SUPPORT
Census Finds 2.5 Million Women Getting Less Than Court Ordered
only half of the 5 million U.S. women with legal orders for
child support in 1989 actually received the full amount from the
absent father, the Census Bureau reported Thursday
Secretary Sullivan called the report "a striking alarm for our
children and our society
Not living with one's children is no
excuse for ignoring the financial and emotional support that a
child needs to thrive."
(Spencer Rich, Washington Post, A8)
CALIFORNIA TERM-LIMIT LAW UPHELD
State Supreme Court Rejects Challenge; Citizen Groups Elated
LOS ANGELES -- The California Supreme Court Thursday upheld
the nation's most far-reaching term-limit law, adding momentum to
the budding national movement to oust incumbents in other state
legislatures and perhaps even Congress.
(Jay Mathews, Washington Post, A1)
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
CHINA DISAPPOINTED AT U.S. TRADE PROBE, RELATIONS WORSENING
BEIJING -- Chinese officials were surprised and disappointed
Friday at the launch of a U.S. trade probe that puts billions of
dollars in exports at risk.
The investigation, announced Thursday, is a further sign that
once healthy Sino-U.S. relations are getting worse, analysts and
businessmen said.
"We are greatly surprised at this action," said Sun Zhenyu,
director of the department of American and Oceanic affairs at the
Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade
Sun blamed U.S. politics for the Bush Administration's action.
(David Schlesinger, Reuter)
SUSPECTED COUP LEADER QUIET ON ROLE
PORT-AU-PRINCE
--
Major Joseph Michel Francois, left no
doubt that he has emerged as an instrumental power in the Haitian
armed forces, which for now are the country's only authorities.
Asked if he had control of the general situation in Haiti, he
answered simply, "Yes. "
He also confirmed the American view that General Cedras had
no role in planning coup but went along with it when it became
clear he had no choice.
(Lee Hockstader, Washington Post, A21)
U.S. AMBASSADOR DELIVERS WARNING TO WEALTHY HAITIANS
PORT-AU-PRINCE -- Wealthy Haitians who are "materially
unhelpful" in efforts to return ousted President Aristide to office
were told Thursday that their offshore assets are in peril.
U.S. ambassador Alvin Adams delivered an unambiguous warning
that the U.S. would freeze personal bank accounts and seize U.S.
property that may be owned by these individuals. It was the
clearest message yet to Haiti's elite that the U.S. is committed
to returning Aristide to power.
In effect, Adams was telling Haiti's handful of powerful
conglomerate owners that the price of opposing Aristide's return
will be their Miami Beach mansions.
(Colin Mackenzie, Toronto Globe and Mail)
MORE THAN 1,000 DEAD IN HAITI AS RESULT OF COUP, STATEMENT SAYS
TORONTO -- More than 1,000 people have died in Haiti as a
result of last month's coup and the subsequent unrest, according
to a statement released by a Canadian priest living in Port-au-
Prince
"The army continues to kill, the population lives in
fear while the international organizations engage in lofty words
with little evident concrete actions," the statement said.
A number of members of the tontons macoutes, a paramilitary
force organized by former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, have been
released from prison since the coup, the statement said, and "are
free to contribute to the climate of terror.
(Linda Hossie, Toronto Globe and Mail)
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- A-12
PRIME MINISTER RENEWS CALL FOR CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
PORT-AU-PRINCE -- Ousted Prime Minister Rene Preval, in hiding
since last week's coup, issued a call for the people of Haiti to
strangle the military junta economically through civil
disobedience.
"stop paying for electricity, telephone and taxes because the
Macoutes know that they will not remain in power much longer and
will be stealing public money," Preval said Thursday in a message
sent by fax to UPI.
(Roosevelt Jean-Francois, UPI)
BAKER MEETING WITH PALESTINIANS YIELDS NO PACT ON DELEGATION
Secretary Baker met with four prominent Palestinians Thursday,
but almost five hours of talks failed to produce agreement on who
will represent the Palestinians at the Middle East peace confernce.
One of the Palestinians, Feisal Husseini, acknowledged
afterward that questions of which Palestinians will participate and
whether they will be part of a joint delegation with Jordan
continue to be sticking points.
(John Goshko, Washington Post, A24)
MIDDLE EAST ISSUE?
With Democratic presidential candidates moving to endorse
Israel's request for $10 billion in housing loan guarantees from
the U.S., the Arab American lobby has stepped up efforts to counter
them.
The Arab American Institute recently commissioned polls in
Iowa and New Hampshire. Although the sample sizes were relatively
small, the surveys showed that voters are wary of giving Israel the
loan guarantees and support the President's policy of encouraging
the Israelis to trade land for peace as part of a settlement.
The polls also indicated that those surveyed believe the
Administration should take care of problems at home before worrying
about assisting other countries ("Politics," Washington Post, A16)
SHARON TO CHALLENGE SHAMIR
JERUSALEM -- Housing Minister Ariel Sharon has announced he
will challenge Prime Minister Shamir for the Likud bloc's
nomination for prime minister in 1992. (AP, Washington Post, A24)
WEST AGREES SOVIETS NEED HELP WITH DEBT
G-7 Wants To Avert Disastrous Cash Crisis
BANGKOK -- The G-7 nations have tentatively agreed that the
Soviet Union must be granted "some alleviation" of its near-term
debt burden to stave off a potentially disastrous cash crisis, a
senior U.S. official said Thursday.
The official said the G-7 will probably take steps at the
meeting toward producing a plan aimed at lightening the Soviets'
immediate debt burden
The official said the U.S. would resist giving the Soviets new
loans to help pay off old ones, on the grounds that that was the
type of policy that got Latin American nations into trouble during
the 1980s.
(Paul Blustein, Washington Post, F1)
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NETWORK NEWS
(Thursday evening, Oct. 10)
THOMAS NOMINATION
ABC's Peter Jennings: We begin in Washington tonight, where they
are preparing for tomorrow, when Judge Clarence Thomas will
reappear before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Prof. Anita Hill
will appear for the first time to tell their respective stories
about their relationship of 10 years ago. There is no escaping the
fact that their testimony already has made for high drama and
spectacle in the political process. Washington is nervous. There
are reputations at stake. The political establishment itself is
on trial.
ABC's Jim Wooten: On the day before the most critical day of his
career, Judge Thomas was up early and off to work on his testimony
with White House consultants. Prof. Hill arrived in Washington
last night -- besieged by reporters, escorted by security -- and
also spent today preparing for her appearance tomorrow. For
Republicans on the committee, she will be questioned chiefly by
Sen. Specter. His colleague, Sen. Hatch, will question Judge
Thomas. He feels sorry for both, he says.
(Sen. Hatch: "I think neither of them is going to walk out of here
a whole person. They're both going to be badly damaged.")
And Hatch held out no hope that the hearings will produce
definitive answers.
(Hatch: "I suspect in the end, it will still be one person's word
against another.")
For the Democrats, Sen. Heflin and Sen. Leahy will lead the
questioning. Leahy believes the hearings may actually produce some
answers.
(Sen. Leahy: "Whenever you have two people with diametrically
opposing views and you start questioning them, you will always end
up with surprises. And perhaps it's going to be those surprises
that are going to determine the outcome of this matter.")
Among the most likely questions: Did Thomas ask Prof. Hill to go
out with him? First reports quote him as saying he did ask, but
did not pursue the matter when she declined. He has since told
senators he never asked her out. Did he describe to her scenes
from pornographic films? He has told senators he did not. Did she
tell him she regarded his behavior as sexual harassment? Why did
she continue to work for him? Did she call him after she left her
job, once to congratulate him on his marriage. She says telephone
logs listing such calls are garbage, that she was returning his
calls and never called to congratulate him. A group of women who
worked with and for Judge Thomas appeared publicly today to affirm
their support for him. All said the charges were inconsistent with
his behavior toward them.
(Pamela Talkin, former Thomas aide: "If anything, I think that he
had a feminist's understanding of the subtleties of sexual
politics, something very rare in a man.")
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-2
Wooten continues:
Everything's pretty much been sweetness and light here today, with
everybody saying they just want to get this matter settled quickly
and fairly. But when the hearings begin tomorrow morning, things
could get pretty ugly fairly quickly.
(ABC-Lead)
Jennings: There is a general perception that this particular
confirmation process has somehow crossed a barrier, that it is
uglier than any in the past -- much less civil, much more
political. Perhaps SO.
ABC's Tim O'Brien: The confirmation process never used to be
anything as complicated as this. George Washington's original six
appointments to the court were confirmed in just two days.
Congress didn't hold hearings back then, and even later when it
did, the witnesses did not include the nominee -- not until Harlan
Fitz Stone volunteered to appear in 1925. They seldom said much
or even asked much. Hearings for Justice White lasted less than
half an hour -- only 14 questions. Now, every nominee is expected
to appear. The whole country can watch and the inquiry is more
searching than ever.
(Sen. Heflin: "What did you major in at Holy Cross?")
Some senators complain that while the process is now more thorough,
it is not any better.
(Sen. Danforth: "I guess if we want to beat somebody, we destroy
them. No holds barred.
The debate over Clarence Thomas is rivaled in bitterness in recent
years only by the debate over Robert Bork, who was defeated because
he was viewed as too conservative. Bork says the process has
become too political, says senators posture for television. The
cameras should go, says Bork, along with with some of the senators.
(Bork: "I don't think the process can be improved until you get
better senators. You have some people on that committee who were
pretty hideous about the way they play politics.")
Politics is the one aspect of the process that has not changed.
Two hundred years ago, John Rutledge's nomination to be chief
justice was rejected solely because he opposed a treaty with Great
Britain. Rutledge, apparently taking the defeat personally, tried
to drown himself. In 1886, the Senate so disliked President
Johnson, it reduced the size of the court to keep him from putting
anyone on it. President Roosevelt tried to enlarge the size of the
court after the justices repeatedly struck down his liberal
legislation. The vast majority of the 28 nominees who've been
defeated lost on political grounds, only a handful on personal
improprieties: like Abe Fortas in 1986 for questionable financial
dealings, and in 1987, Douglas Ginsburg after he admitted smoking
marijuana. No one disputes if Clarence Thomas winds up defeated,
the process will have been messy, angry and riddled with politics.
History shows, however, that when a Supreme Court nomination goes
down in flames, rarely has it been for anything other than
politics.
(ABC-2)
Jennings: One irony of tomorrow's hearing and the debate today is
that the issue of sexual harassment is coming under such scrutiny
by an institution where the rules against sexual harassment do not
apply -- at least not the way they do to all other Americans. It
has taken a long time for the women who work on Capitol Hill to get
the Congress to even recognize harassment as a problem.
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-3
ABC's Kathleen DeLaski reports that last April, 200 members of
Congress signed an honor roll, organized by the Women's Political
Caucus, condemning sexual harassment in their own offices. In the
past two days, there has been sudden interest in joining that honor
roll.
(Jean Dugan, Capitol Hill worker: "We are hearing from members who
definitely now want to sign an office policy against sexual
harassment.")
All week long, the Capitol's female workforce has listened to
senators pronounce their zero-tolerance policy.
(Sen. Conrad: "Sexual harassment is wrong. And the United States
Senate ought to say it's wrong.")
But in fact, Congress has exempted itself from labor laws that make
sexual harassment illegal. Doreena Bertuzzi [phonetic] said her
boss, then-Rep. Jim Bates, made repeated rude overtures and
physical gestures to her. She took her charges to the House Ethics
Committee, which found her charges were justified and made Bates
apologize. But she says she was not taken seriously.
(Bertuzzi: "Things change. Congressional members have to be held
accountable for standards they set for the rest of the
population.")
(ABC-3)
Jennings: It has certainly seemed to us in the last couple of days
that virtually everyone has had some opinion on what's happened in
the confirmation process of Judge Thomas. It's a long time since
we've seen so many newspaper columnists decide to write about the
same subject on the same day. As a reflection in part of the
national thinking, here's a brief sample of where some of them
stand today.
(Dick Williams: "The entire confirmation process has become a joke
when unprovable and unproven allegations in a 'he said, she said'
conversational setting can be the stuff of nationally televised
hearings. It's an absolute outrage and Congress has let this thing
get beyond the pale of any normal American dream. It's absolutely
outrageous.")
(Ellen Goodman: "I think probably the big change was when people
saw Anita Hill and they said to themselves, here is a woman,
dignified, credible, a full professor of law. And if the Senate
didn't take her seriously, what woman would they take seriously?")
(Tom Wicker: "But still, that was a serious charge from a serious
person -- a law professor -- against a man who is to go on the
Supreme Court and who might be sitting in judgment of sexual
harassment cases some time soon. I think that should have been
pursued right to the bitter end, if the end was bitter.")
(Edwin M. Yoder Jr.: "In our political system, the burden of proof
always has to be on the accuser -- should be on the accuser --
regardless of the charge, regardless of the accuser's sex or
anything else. It's just a basic principle.")
(Juan Williams: "I think it's been really unfair to him as a
candidate, as a nominee, and I think it has corrupted the process.
And in some sense, it amounts to the gutter-ball type politics that
we'd normally associate with the right wing. But in this case,
it's coming from the people that we have often thought of as the
champions of fairness.")
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-4
Jennings continues:
(Amy Pagnozzi: "What I was reacting to is the whole idea that
because Anita Hill didn't quit her job or didn't take a really firm
position at the EEOC with Clarence Thomas, that she therefore must
be lying, because it's just ludicrous. I mean, if women were to
quit their jobs every time they were sexually harassed somewhere,
they wouldn't even be able to carry the expense of getting their
resume reprinted.")
(Pete Hamill: "It'll be one person's word against another, and
that is always subject to ambiguity and nuance. We will never
know, but we will know that at the end, the country will be a kind
of laughingstock.")
(ABC-4)
NBC's Tom Brokaw: They share a common heritage -- born poor and
black. Bright and hardworking, they earned law degrees at Yale and
went to Washington to begin their careers. Now, in the nation's
capital and before the world, they are at opposite ends of a
personal, legal, political and emotional dispute of historic
proportions -- Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill.
NBC's Andrea Mitchell: The stage is set for what everyone
anticipates will be a brutal hearing. Anita Hill arrived in
Washington under heavy police guard because of telephone threats.
NBC News has been told the Judiciary Committee has informed Thomas'
team that it is interviewing another potential witness, who claims
to be able to corroborate Hill's charge. Two others were already
scheduled. Republicans are preparing to challenge every aspect of
Hill's account. Seeking an early advantage today, Thomas'
supporters produced 17 of his former co-workers, all female, to
deny he mistreated women.
(Patricia Johnson, former Thomas aide: "I am offended that there
is a possibility that this opportunity may be snatched from him on
the basis of these allegations.")
(Sylvia Anderson, former Thomas aide: "I'm just so upset about all
of this.")
Thomas' opponents were also loading their ammunition. They
released this Thomas memo to the Reagan transition team in 1980,
recommending that government guidelines holding employers liable
for sexual harassment in the workplace be relaxed. And, for the
question of pornography: Anita Hill had accused Thomas of vividly
describing pornographic movies to her. One of his closest friends,
Washington lawyer Levita Coleman [phonetic], told NBC News that she
and Thomas talked about X-rated movies he'd seen in law school, but
that the conversations were "not salacious," "utterly inoffensive."
A Thomas adviser said "he has not seen or been addicted to porno
movies for several years." Republicans downplayed the issue.
(Hatch: "I do know about law students who study law and discuss
the various degradations of mankind and sometimes make a lot of
fun of them in law school and kibbutz back and forth. And if he
hadn't discussed some of these things, he'd probably be pretty
rare."
(Leahy: "If you, however, take a woman employee and say I want to
talk to you about these and she doesn't want to hear about it and
you still want to talk about it, that would concern me.")
Coincidentally, the President spoke to a citizens group today
organized to fight pornography.
(President Bush: "It abuses, it degrades and insults both women
and men.")
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-5
Mitchell continues:
Conservative activists accused Bush of not doing enough to save
Thomas.
(President Bush: "I support him 100 percent, no fear of
contradiction. I am strongly for him.")
Thomas has a powerful White House support team. Hill will be
accompanied by her parents and two brothers, and has hired a public
relations firm.
Brokaw discusses the issue with Mitchell:
Brokaw: What happens if there's a standoff in the hearings, if
both people are equally credible?
Mitchell: That is a distinct possibility that they will both be
credible and that it will be his word against hers. Then, it would
be up to the senators to make their judgments, and a very tough
judgment it will be.
(NBC-Lead)
Brokaw: Judge Thomas and Prof. Hill find themselves in one of the
most unenviable spotlights in America: the Washington witness
chair.
NBC's Robert Hager: Six a.m. The quiet of Clarence Thomas'
suburban neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, gives way to the
daily gathering of cameras and reporters. Residents are getting
used to it. But nothing could have prepared Thomas for this
maelstrom of attention. Nor could anything have prepared Anita
Hill for this trauma, about to be grilled about the most intimate
details of her past. Only those who have been for days in the hot
lights of the hearing room or the object of raging controversy know
the full impact of it all: Bert Lance, Edwin Meese, Richard Allen,
and the late John Tower, who endured months of questions about his
personal life before being rejected as secretary of Defense. He
knew the agony. Today, Tower's daughter Penny remembered.
(Daughter: "It was unbearable, it really was. And it just
-- when you know someone well and you know their personality and
to see the stories that were plastered across the media daily and
not being able to defend them, is very difficult.")
Tower's daughter says she has no judgment for Thomas, but feels for
the situation he and Hill face.
(Daughter: "I've thought about writing him several times, and I
just haven't gotten around to it. But I've thought about the
feelings his family must have and I remember so well feeling that
frustration when it was happening to us.")
And when it's over? Ask Raymond Donovan, the former Labor
secretary forced to resign to face a criminal trial for
profiteering. This is what he said after a jury found him
innocent.
(Donovan: "And as I said to the assistant prosecutor on the way
out, which office do I go to to get my reputation back?")
Tomorrow, Clarence Thomas' and Anita Hill's reputations will be on
the line, and nothing could have prepared them for the intensity
of this moment in their lives.
(NBC-2)
Brokaw: The specific issue of sexual harassment has nothing to do
with race. But the fact that Clarence Thomas would be the only
black on the Supreme Court is not lost on blacks debating the
outcome.
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-6
NBC's Deborah Roberts: Blacks still flock to the gravesite here
of Martin Luther King Jr. But there is little sympathy for
Clarence Thomas' trouble. After all, many black leaders here never
embraced his nomination.
(Andrew Young: "I was against Judge Thomas, for the most part,
from the very beginning. And I'm sorry that it had to happen on
this basis, but I'm sorry that President Bush nominated him in the
first place.")
In this city, where many blacks have achieved, some fear
conservative Thomas will reverse civil rights gains, and welcome
any obstacle to his confirmation.
(Unidentified man: "It just makes my feelings stronger that I
don't think he should be the one in the Supreme Court.")
But the serious issue of sexual harassment isn't lost in the
politics, even among Thomas' detractors.
(Unidentified woman: "I think that men look at sexual harassment,
or charges of sexual harassment, quite differently than women do.
For them, it's not a big thing. But for women, it can be a very
traumatic thing.")
Whether Thomas makes it to the Supreme Court or not, some worry
black youngsters he could influence have already been hurt in this
very public battle between two credible role models.
(Joseph Lowery, Southern Christian Leadership Conference: "It's
not good for our hopes and dreams to have more articulate,
intelligent, young African-Americans think their place is in the
[inaudible].")
(Unidentified man: "I feel like Clarence Thomas is advocating
giving up certain things.'
Today at all-black Morehouse College, they debated Thomas' stand
against affirmative action. In this classroom, there will be no
feeling of loss if he loses the nomination.
(Unidentified man: "I think that the main reason he was nominated
is because he was black. I feel that Bush felt pressured to
nominate another black.")
A thorny issue for the next generation of blacks, who now risk
losing a voice on the nation's highest court.
(NBC-3)
CBS's Dan Rather: All sides are gearing up for a bruising battle
in the U.S. Senate tomorrow -- direct testimony pitting the word
of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas against the word of Anita
Hill, accusing Thomas of sexual harassment.
CBS's Rita Braver: CBS News has learned that the Senate Judiciary
Committee is investigating new charges against Clarence Thomas.
The White House tonight confirmed that a former EEOC worker named
Angela Wright [phonetic] has been subpoenaed by the committee. The
exact nature of her charges could not be learned. One source said
they involve annoying behavior, but perhaps not as bad as Anita
Hill's allegations. But the White House tonight said: The charges
are unfounded and we will be ready for her. In addition, sources
say, the FBI has been asked to interview several additional
witnesses in connection with allegations against Thomas. Thomas'
supporters say he is now eager to go before the Senate Judiciary
Committee and clear his name. Anita Hill, arriving in Washington
last night, spent the day behind closed doors with her attorney,
preparing for her testimony. And it is likely to be a grueling
experience, as senators gave a preview of the kind of reception she
will face.
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Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-7
Braver continues:
(Hatch: "I believe there are plenty of inconsistencies and holes
in that story. But most importantly, why now, 10 years later? Why
follow him from one job to another?")
(Leahy: "I get concerned when you talk about a very short time
when somebody's supposed to come forward. Certainly in cases that
I've seen of sexual harassment, many times the woman is afraid to
come forward.'
A group of other women who worked with Thomas at the EEOC rallied
behind him today.
(Joyce Tucker, EEOC commissioner: "I do not believe these
allegations are true. I think it's sad he's in a position right
now where he has to prove his innocence.")
But Hill will get support from other witnesses, like American
University law school Prof. Joel Paul, who says that in 1987, Hill
told him she quit the EEOC because of harassment.
(Paul: "I've been asked to testify and I'm just going to go and
tell the truth.")
As for what impact the Hill charges have had on public opinion of
Thomas, a new poll completed last night shows that Americans still
like Thomas, think he should be confirmed and don't believe the
charges against him. But the poll does show that more men than
women doubt Hill's charges. And if the allegations do turn out to
be true, 67 percent of all Americans think Thomas should not be
confirmed.
CBS News-New York Times Poll
Do you like Clarence Thomas?
YES
42%
NO
18%
Do you think he should be confirmed?
YES
38%
NO
20%
Do you believe the charges against him?
YES
21%
NO
47%
Do you believe Hill's charges?
Men
YES
18%
NO
53%
Women
YES
23%
NO
42%
It's important to emphasize that at this point, the Judiciary
Committee has not put out any list of witnesses. Sources say there
are still a lot of behind-the-scenes tussles going on. Tomorrow
is expected to be a day full of recriminations.
(CBS-Lead)
CBS's Susan Spencer: Pick any of the old cliches: Bunker
mentality, hunkered down, under siege. They all seem like
understatements here today.
(TV coverage: President Bush signing document and making address.)
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Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-8
Spencer continues:
A raft of unrelated events went forward, but the daily briefing bit
the dust, as did most phone calls to a White House so worried the
Press Office is literally sworn to secrecy. When things get this
tense, the President has only one spokesman.
(President Bush: "I support him 100 percent, no fear of
contradiction. I am strongly for him.")
But not strong enough for some conservatives, who accuse Mr. Bush
of lackluster support for Judge Thomas and demanded he go on
national television to defend his embattled nominee.
(L. Brent Bozell: "If President Bush does not do this, we believe
Clarence Thomas will be defeated. George Bush ought to go directly
to the American people who voted for him and tell the American
people exactly what is going on in this God-forsaken city.")
The President will do no such thing, given the political pitfalls
and unpredictable outcome of what all of Washington now views as
a callosal mess.
(TV coverage: President Bush with Gov. Sununu.)
(Rep. Fazio: "There is the deafening silence from 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue. Doesn't the moral leader of our country have
anything to say against the sexual harassment of women?")
The Administration's greatest fear is that the sexual harassment
of women will become the focus of these hearings, not Judge Thomas.
Meanwhile, Judge Thomas is said to be insisting on preparing his
own defense, having largely thrown out the advice of White House
advisers.
Rather discusses the issue with Spencer:
Rather: Set aside the fact that the White House, in effect, has
blown a long lead in terms of votes in the Senate on this. How
does the White House now handicap Thomas' chances for approval?
Spencer: I don't think they would agree that they have
necessarily, at this point, blown a long lead. I think that they
feel there is too much still up in the air. For the record, they
will tell you that if Clarence Thomas does a superb job, which they
say they expect, that he will get more votes than he would have
gotten before. Off the record, they will tell you that if he does
a superb job, which they expect, he may make it.
(CBS-2)
Rather: Aside from being a law professor -- and like Clarence
Thomas, a person of accomplishment -- who is Anita Hill?
CBS's Bob McNamara: Anita Hill's roots are in rural Oklahoma, the
youngest of a farm couple's 13 children.
(Roy King, former school superintendent: "She came from a good
family, respected family in the community.")
First educated in a country school, Hill was valedictorian of the
class of '73.
(Bill Bearden, former teacher: "This girl is for real, and
anything she says, you can take it to the bank because it will be
the truth.")
Morris, Oklahoma -- 1,200 people -- is Hill's hometown, where her
old values are remembered most.
(Ruth Price, former teacher: "One hundred percent. Very
dependable, very truthful.")
(Vicki Counts, former classmate: "I just don't feel that she would
say those things if they were not true.")
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White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-9
McNamara continues:
(King: "She would speak out and let you know what she thinks, and
I admire that in an individual.")
In small towns, reputations can be ruined by going against the
grain, by rocking the boat. But in this small town, Anita Hill's
become an overnight icon.
(Jim Ledford, high school principal: "A lot of kids have been
looking at the hall board pictures hanging in the 'past senior
graduates.
For students at her old high school, Hill is history come home.
(Ledford: "Judge Thomas -- this is a nomination of the President
of the United States -- and he's tied back to Morris, Oklahoma.
They're impressed."
Here, Anita Hill is not a scandal, but the story of a girl who left
home to make a name for herself and did.
(CBS-3)
Rather reports that in the latest CBS News-New York Times Poll, two
out of five women said they've been the object of sexual advances
or discussions by superiors. About half the men admitted they said
or did things at work that they thought could be interpreted as
unwanted sexual advances.
CBS's Jerry Bowen reports companies throughout the country are
taking a closer look at their policies toward sexual harassment.
(CBS-4)
CHINA/TRADE SANCTIONS
Jennings reports the Bush Administration has given China an
ultimatum on its trade practices. Either China lowers the duty on
U.S. products within a year, or the U.S. will put tariffs on some
products made in China and sold here.
(ABC-5)
SECRETARY BAKER/PALESTINIANS
Jennings reports Secretary Baker today met with four Palestinians
from the occupied territories. They're trying to work out a
formula for Palestinian representation at peace talks, which Baker
today said he wants to hold before the end of the month. He also
warned that extremists across the region were trying to derail the
talks.
(ABC-9)
YUGOSLAVIA
NBC's Martin Fletcher reports the national government and Croatia
today again agreed to back away from total war.
(George Schopflin, London School of Economics: "If the United
States in particular, and the West in general, simply turns its
back on Yugoslavia, then this is going to be a green light to other
like-minded authoritarians in the still somewhat unstable first
communist countries elsewhere in Eastern Europe, and indeed in
other parts of the world.")
(NBC-4)
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- B-10
CUBA
CBS's Doug Tunnell reports Cuba today opened its communist party
congress. For the first time in history, the congress is off
limits to all but the most faithful. With the loss of the Soviet
Union as an ally, many Cubans are speaking openly of a need for a
change. At 65, Fidel Castro is showing signs of the strain. Young
reformers at the congress may want to soften up Castro's line, but
with the aim of bolstering party power, not reducing it.
(NBC-6, CBS-6)
RETAIL SALES
Rather reports the nation's biggest retail stores today reported
generally poor sales for September. The government was forced to
acknowledge that the line of people putting in new claims for
jobless benefits grew longer. The economic news is translating
into some political ruffled waters for President Bush.
CBS News-New York Times Poll
Do you approve of the way the
President is handling the economy?
YES
30%
NO
62%
Do you believe President Bush is spending
too much time on foreign policy?
YES
78%
Do you believe President Bush is spending
too little time on domestic issues?
YES
59%
Do you approve of the President's
overall performance?
YES
64%
NO
26%
(ABC-6, CBS-5)
CALIFORNIA/TERM LIMITATIONS
Rather reports California's supreme court today upheld term limits
for members of the state senate and assembly. It is the nation's
first court ruling on statewide term limits.
(CBS-9)
WELFARE
ABC's Rebecca Chase reports a program in Cleveland is proving that
if you can eliminated all the reasons that people on welfare fail,
then they can and do succeed. The program offers child care, a
medical clinic and its own legal staff. The program also provides
classes in reading and math, and job skills and how to get a job.
(ABC-10)
-end of B-Section-
EDITORIALS/COLUMNISTS
THOMAS NOMINATION
Biden & Co., Wreckers -- "What a cesspool the confirmation process
has become, as spiteful Senate Democrats stoop ever lower to
destroy nominees whose views they dislike
Were the senators
uninterested in the issue of sexual harassment, or intimidated by
it? Either way, Biden & Co. look pretty pathetic
That's the
charitable explanation. The cynical one is that committee
Democrats deliberately kept silent about Hill's accusation,
knowing that it would be leaked as soon as the nomination reached
the full Senate
For [Hill and Thomas], a lifetime of
achievement has been eclipsed by the leprous accusation of an
intensely politicized offense."
(Boston Herald, 10/10)
Prof. Hill's Impending Ordeal -- "It seems important to note that
Prof. Hill's participation in the effort to sling mud at Clarence
Thomas has about it a genuine aura of reluctance. We suspect her
story, in its current form, may well not survive close scrutiny
Inconsistent charges, however reluctantly expressed, cannot be
allowed to destroy careers and reputations. And since two are on
the line here, it's well to remember that third parties -- people
who will bear no scars, no matter the outcome -- initiated what may
prove an exceedingly unhappy drama
When the stakes are this
high, there can't be any 'sort ofs' or 'in betweens. III
(New York Post, 10/10)
A Skin-Flick Litmus -- "Hill's was not the only reference to
Thomas' interest in filmed smut. An otherwise flattering profile
of Thomas, published earlier in his quest for appointment to the
Supreme Court, referred to his penchant for regaling classmates at
Yale with descriptive excerpts from X-rated movies he'd seen
Members of the Judiciary Committee
should inquire into his
attitude toward pornographic films and into his reported allusions
to them as a device for making social points with acquaintances or
employees. Such behavior falls well within the purview of
character, one of the requisite grounds for selection of a Supreme
Court justice."
(Boston Globe, 10/10)
Falling Through The Gender Gap -- "The politically clever
nomination of Clarence Thomas was always deeply flawed. For Thomas
lacks the experience, compassion and accomplishments that should
be demanded of any candidate for the Supreme Court. Because of
that, some see poetic justice in the recent turn of events. But
those events have less to do with justice than with stupidity. The
Senate Judiciary Committee should have recognized early on the
political dynamite in Anita Hill's charges
The committee must
make every effort to see that its hearings are as fair as possible
-- even if it is unclear what they realistically can accomplish."
(New York Daily News, 10/10)
White House News Summary
Friday, October 11, 1991 -- C-2
Why It Turned Out To Be Such A Powder Keq -- "The issue of sexual
harassment touched a nerve so deep that it brought the U.S. Senate
to a temporary halt
What's astounding about this controversy
is not the specifics of the allegations leveled against Judge
Thomas; it is that the issue of sexual harassment possessed a
nonpartisan, non-ideological power that the all-male Senate
Judiciary Committee obviously severely underestimated
The
Senate must not misread the outrage: It is directed not at the
specifics of Hill's charges, which have not been proven. It is
directed at the Senate's initial old-boy impulse to quickly
dismiss, or at least downplay, the charges."
(Los Angeles Times, 10/9)
Justice Delayed -- "The very murkiness of the charges and
speculation illustrates how difficult it will be for senators to
reach a satisfactory judgment. Already, both Hill and Thomas have
suffered enormously, and the upcoming process will hold their
personal lives up to even more ruthless scrutiny. Nonetheless,
senators owe it to the American people, and to the Democratic
process, to hear both sides of this story. Then they owe it to
both Thomas and Hill to make their decision and put the matter to
rest."
(Baltimore Evening Sun, 10/9)
All Things Come To Those Who Wait -- "The Supreme Court that
Clarence Thomas was expected to join yesterday is one conservatives
have dreamed about for 23 years
In [desegregation, church-
state involvement and abortion], and in the areas of criminal law
and
free
speech there are liberal to moderate precedents left
over
But Chief Justice Rehnquist and Associate Justice Scalia,
the conservatives' leaders, made it clear -- unmistakably so --
last term that they regard such precedents as born to be broken.
Without or with a Justice Thomas, expect to hear the sounds of a
lot of precedents being broken this Supreme Court term."
(Baltimore Sun, 10/10)
FAMILY LEAVE
Dear President Bush -- "When Congress sends you another family-
leave bill soon, please don't repeat your veto of last year
We still have some concerns. Such laws may promise more than they
can deliver. The national problem of family breakdown will not be
solved by a family-leave mandate. And once the foot is in the
door, advocates will want more
But it's not right to veto
because in the future people may want more than what's in the
bill
Fear of the unknown should not be the reason to refuse
to take a measured step forward in this important area of social
policy."
(Hartford Courant, 10/8)
A Kinder, Gentler Family Policy -- "President Bush has an easy way
to make good on one of Candidate Bush's 1988 domestic-policy
promises. [The family-leave bill is] an idea that Bush repeatedly
endorsed during his run for the White House
Given the modest
provisions in this bill, it is astonishing that some self-styled
conservative groups continue to oppose every effort at
compromise
Compassionate family concerns can be blended with
thrifty business needs. That is the basis of a 'kinder, gentler'
society, and an idea President Bush should recall from Candidate
Bush's script."
(Cleveland Plain Dealer, 9/28)
-end of News Summary-
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BIOSPHERE II
Today
CONGRESSIONAL
Thomas Hearing. The Senate Judi-
ciary Committee reopens hearings today
MONITOR
on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to
be an associate justice of the Supreme
Court. If necessary, the hearings will con-
tinue on Saturday and Monday.
Testimony will be limited to the is-
C
sue of alleged sexual harassment by
Thomas. Allegations by Anita Hill, who
Friday, October 11, 1991
Volume 27, Number 156
worked with Thomas at the Department
of Education and the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, were made
public earlier this week.
News From the Hill
Only a few senators outside the Judi-
ciary panel were even aware of the allega-
tions until they were made public, and
many senators insisted that the vote be
HOUSE FLOOR: Price-fixing
rization bill for highway and mass transit
delayed until hearings could be held.
bill passes with veto threat.
programs. The $151 billion, six-year mea-
Committee Chairman Joseph R. Bi-
Ignoring threats of a veto by the Bush
sure (HR 2950) includes $119 billion,
den Jr., D-Del., was criticized by some
administration, the House yesterday
down from $122.8 billion, for highways
members for not exploring the allegations
passed legislation (HR 1470) that would
and $32 billion for mass transit.
further, but he defended the committee's
make it less difficult for discounters to sue
The bill introduced yesterday is a
actions saying that Hill had requested ano-
manufacturers over price-fixing charges.
complete substitute for an earlier five-
nymity and had waited 11 days before
The bill would ease requirements in
year bill, costing $153.5 billion, aban-
allowing the FBI to begin its investigation.
current law that a retailer must meet be-
doned by House leaders after the inclu-
The Senate was scheduled to vote on
fore filing a suit alleging that a manufac-
sion of a 5-cent increase in the gasoline
the nomination on Tuesday but after a
turer and a rival retailer conspired to set
tax met with strong opposition.
heated and emotional 11th hour debate
prices and cut off supplies to a discounter.
Committee Chairman Robert A. Roe,
over Hill's allegations, senators decided
Supporters of the measure argue
D-N.J., said much of the reductions in
to delay the vote for one week in order to
that it would help boost the economy by
the bill came from a 30 percent across-
examine her charges. The Senate is now
allowing discount retailers to do business
the-board cut in highway demonstration
scheduled to consider the nomination
without fear that their supplies will be
projects of $1 million or more.
next Tuesday.
cut. off because a competitor dislikes
The measure would extend existing
Hill, a University of Oklahoma law
their discount policies.
fuel taxes, including a 2.5-cent tax levied
professor, claims that when she worked
"Many manufacturers have become
last year that was set to expire in fiscal 1995
for Thomas he repeatedly asked her for
greatly emboldened to cut off supplies"
but now would be extended to fiscal 1999.
dates and, when she refused, made lewd
to discounters since the court made it SO
The number of demonstration
remarks to her and pressured her to re-
difficult to bring a price-fixing suit, said
projects in the bill went from 452 to 455,
consider. She said, however, that no
Henry J. Hyde, R-Ill., one of the few
but the overall price tag for the projects
physical harassment took place and that
Republicans supporting the bill.
dropped from $6.8 billion to roughly $5
Thomas did not break any laws.
Opponents, including the adminis-
billion.
Thomas on Tuesday signed an affi-
tration, say the bill would spur needless
The Public Works Committee is ex-
davit denying Hill's allegations.
antitrust litigation. "There will be more
pected to mark up the measure Tuesday,
Only six of the 14 members of the
cases going to trial These cases take
with floor action scheduled for Thursday.
Judiciary Committee will ask questions
years to resolve, and the million-dollar
at today's hearing. The panel decided to
settlements will do nothing to keep prices
ENERGY STRATEGY bill would
limit the number of questioners to better
low," said Hamilton Fish Jr., R-N.Y.
promote use of alternative fuels.
focus the questioning.
The House approved, 218-195, an
In continuing its work on a draft
Thomas and Hill will testify as well
amendment by Tom Campbell, R-Calif.,
measure mapping out a national energy
as two of Hill's former colleagues who
that would specify that no one could win a
strategy, the House Energy Subcommit-
have claimed that she informed them of
lawsuit against a defendant "so small in the
tee on Energy and Power approved, 21-1,
the harassment years ago. Other wit-
relevant market as to lack market power."
proposals to promote alternative fuels for
nesses are also expected.
By a 196-218 vote, members rejected a
transportation. Alternative fuels include
Fish amendment that would have required
alcohol fuels such as ethanol, methanol,
a plaintiff, normally a discounter, to pro-
natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, elec-
vide proof that a conspiracy existed and to
tricity, hydrogen and other non-oil fuels.
Note to Subscribers
show that a rival retailer's pricing was the
Major provisions would:
major reason that a manufacturer had cut
Expand existing mandates for the
Next Monday is a federal holiday
off supplies to the discounter.
federal government to buy alternatively
in observance of Columbus Day. Nei-
fueled vehicles.
ther chamber of Congress will be in
TRANSPORTATION bill gets
Require the manufacturers and trans-
session that day and the Monitor will
new look from Public Works.
porters of alternative fuels to begin pur-
not be published.
Leaders of the Public Works and
The next issue of the Monitor will
chasing only alternatively fueled vehicles
Transportation Committee yesterday un-
be dated and delivered on Tuesday.
veiled a scaled-back version of a reautho-
See NEWS on p. 3
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Friday, October 11, 1991
Defense Lobby Adapts to New World
As Congress sharpens its budget knife with an eye on big
geted more than 100 congressional districts.
ticket defense expenditures, the once large and daunting
Key to the campaign was rallying support from citizens
defense contracting lobby is at work devising new lobbying
who had nothing to do with the defense industry and whose
techniques, hiring creative Capitol Hill consultants and re-
jobs would not be affected with or without the B-2, such as
thinking its approach to winning a piece of the federal pie.
Rotary Club organizers, Boy Scout and religious leaders,
Recent geopolitical events would appear at first glance to
nurses, truckers and bankers.
bode ill for the defense lobby, which enjoyed the fiscal high life
"Rabbis and pastors, Indian chiefs, mayors. All of them
when world superpowers were more guarded and suspicious.
wearing white hats and supporting the B-2," said Bonner,
President Bush's decision Sept. 27 to eliminate 3,000
who worked in the 1980s as an aide to the late Sen. John
short-range nuclear weapons in Europe, withdraw 1,275 more
Heinz, R-Pa.
from NATO countries and cancel such hefty projects as the
Gregg Hilton, executive director of the American Security
MX mobile missile launch system and the Midgetman inter-
Council, a pro-defense lobby group, adds, "There is a lot of
continental ballistic missile adds to the challenge for those
attention at the grass-roots level as never before."
who lobby for weapons systems.
And some Democrats are beginning to talk about revising
Image Overhaul
the five-year budget agreement to allow for a shifting of
Part of the defense lobby's larger plan is to diffuse the
funds away from defense.
perception held by some that contractors are disreputable
Marcus Corbin, a defense analyst with the Center for
merchants of $600 hammers, $2,000 toasters and over-priced
Defense Information, which advocates a smaller defense bud-
fighting vehicles that fail to work. The image of waste, fraud
get, suggested what lobbyists might find on Capitol Hill: "It
and abuse has to be countered with patriotism and honor,
won't be a feast. It won't even be a limited menu. It will be
said Hilton.
famine."
To that end, contractors and lobbyists will be playing up
The chief lobbyist for a major Air Force defense contrac-
the Desert Storm theme to remind the public and private
tor predicted that only three or four of the seven major
sectors of the defense industry's role in the Persian Gulf War.
contractors would be around in a few years.
General Dynamics has been running advertisements with
"There's not going to be room for us all here," he said.
allusions to the company's involvement in the war. One slo-
Frank McCloskey, D-Ind., a member of the House Armed
gan used by the contractor is "A Strong Company for a
Services Subcommittee on Procurement and Nuclear Sys-
Strong Country."
tems, foresees little support in the committee for expensive
Raytheon Co.'s current "proof of performance" advertise-
Pentagon projects. "There are going to be a lot. of
ments play heavily on the success of the Patriot air defense
nos
Everyone has the perception of a diminished threat,"
system, which was used to help foil Iraq.
he said.
But lawmakers and Armed Services Committee staff
Recent votes in the Senate on the fiscal 1992 defense
members say they are doubtful that the war theme will have a
appropriations bill (HR 2521) highlight the narrow political
big effect on outlays.
balance in which defense projects must now survive.
"The lobby obviously tried to use [Iraqi leader] Saddam
By a one-vote margin, 50-49, the Senate voted on Sept. 26
Hussein to jump start the B-2 and build a hundred planes. It
to continue funding the Strategic Defense Initiative at $3.5
didn't work," McCloskey said.
billion.
The day before, members voted 51-48 to kill an amend-
New World, New Arguments
ment that would have halted funding for additional B-2
Another member of the House Armed Services panel,
stealth bombers.
Democrat Charles E. Bennett of Florida, says that defense
Funding for SDI and the B-2 could be cut when House
contractors have begun to stress the need to preserve their
and Senate conferees convene to reconcile differing versions
businesses rather than selling a project on its merits alone.
of the defense bill.
"Nobody from the lobby ever talked to me before about
But defense lobbyists, while acknowledging that their jobs
taking care of their corporation," said Bennett.
will be tougher and the climate more competitive, are hoping
Bennett said that defense contractors may do well to take
that a different approach toward Congress will change certain
their lobbying efforts overseas. With the United States push-
"nos" to "ayes" in critical committee and floor votes.
ing its allies to pick up more of the defense burden, markets
in Europe and Japan could prove ripe for U.S. defense firms.
Grass-roots Campaigns
Defense analysts point to potential threats to U.S. secu-
A key element of the new strategy is the focus on building
rity that will influence lobbying strategies, including nuclear
grass-roots backing for specific projects, an old idea but one
proliferation by Third World countries and technologically
that has hardly ever been used by the industry.
advanced international terrorism.
"With budget cuts coming, any big ticket defense item
Hilton of the pro-defense lobby said lawmakers will have to
needs support from home beyond a couple of jobs with a
confront the rise of techno-terrorism as well as the likely
defense contractor," said Jack Bonner, president of Bonner &
possibility that as many as 20 countries will have nuclear bombs
Associates, which led Northrop's lobbying effort to save at
and at least limited launch systems in only eight to 10 years.
least some of the B-2 stealth bomber project.
"There will be a need for [U.S.] power projection," he said.
"Members are responsive to what they hear back home,"
But the Center for Defense Information's Corbin replied,
Bonner said.
"The defense lobby's one hope is that there will be new
Bonner was among the first to seek support outside of
threats. It's the only thing that will really help them out on
Capitol Hill, drafting more than 100 people to work phone
Capitol Hill."
banks and assemble promotional packages. The effort tar-
-By Richard Sammon
Friday, October 11, 1991
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
NEWS from p. 1
cluding a provision that would ease re-
ond voyage to the New World.
strictions on the export of fiber optics
Another bill (HR 3169) approved by
and other telecommunications equip-
the subcommittee would extend by two
for their fleets beginning in January 1994
ment to the Soviet Union.
years the legislative authority for con-
- although the vehicles need not be
The administration also opposes a
struction of commemorative works in the
powered by the fuel they produce.
provision that would require the presi-
District of Columbia that have already
Direct the Energy secretary to pro-
dent to designate Iran, Syria, Iraq and
been authorized. The legislation would
mote the development and use of alterna-
Libya as supporters of terrorism, saying
provide more time for building a memo-
tive fuels to replace 10 percent of oil-
it would dash hopes for a Middle East
rial to Korean War veterans.
based motor fuels by 2000 and 30 percent
peace conference and undermine efforts
Also approved was a bill (HR 2896)
by 2010.
to win the release of Western hostages
to revise the boundaries of the Minute
Promote the development of electric
held by Islamic fundamentalists.
Man National Historical Park in Massa-
vehicles and a supporting infrastructure
The panel approved, by voice vote,
chusetts.
to service them.
an amendment by Sam Gejdenson, D-
The subcommittee delayed action on
Provide incentives for state and local
Conn., that would eliminate a provision
two bills on the agenda, which would estab-
governments to promote alternative fuels.
in the bill that eased export controls to
lish the Snake River Birds of Prey National
The subcommittee is expected to
Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia.
Conservation Area in Idaho (HR 2141) and
continue considering the bill next week,
Companies selling nuclear compo-
the Jemez National Recreation Area in
and members are likely to take up pro-
nents or munitions to the countries
New Mexico (HR 2502).
posals dealing with uranium enrichment
would still have to apply for an export
for nuclear power plants.
license. But the sale of so-called dual-use
BUDGET DEFICIT begs con-
exports - goods that have both civilian
gressional attention, experts say.
FDA POWERS expansion bill
and military applications - would not
A House Budget Committee task
wins House subcommittee's OK.
need a license.
force yesterday heard a glum assessment
Legislation that would beef up the
of the federal government's budgetary
enforcement powers of the Food and
BIRD HABITAT would be pro-
outlook from a panel of budget experts.
Drug Administration (FDA) won voice-
tected by House bill.
Witnesses, including Congressional
vote approval yesterday from a House
A 400,000-acre stretch of forest in
Budget Office (CBO) Director Robert D.
Energy subcommittee.
central California would be permanently
Reischauer, said that Congress must pro-
The bill (HR 2597), approved by the
protected under legislation (HR 2556)
duce more deficit cuts than are currently
Health Subcommittee, would give the
approved yesterday by the House Agri-
being generated by the 1990 budget pact
FDA broad new enforcement tools, in-
culture Subcommittee on Forests.
agreed to by Congress and the Bush ad-
cluding authority to impose civil fines of
The measure would also designate 83
ministration.
up $250,000 for individuals and $1 mil-
miles along three rivers in the Los Padres
Reischauer told the Budget Commit-
lion for companies.
National Forest as protected area. The
tee's Task Force on Budget Process,
The measure would also give the
forest is home to several rare and endan-
Reconciliation and Enforcement that tax
FDA authority to seize and embargo
gered species, including the California
increases and limits on entitlement
products and order recalls for all of the
condor and the peregrine falcon.
spending are among the only realistic
products it regulates - food, drugs, cos-
Under the bill, the lands would be
ways to get reductions large enough to
metics and medical devices. The FDA
off limits to development.
make a difference.
currently has such powers over some, but
House and Senate members of the
The news was hardly surprising to
not all, of the products.
California congressional delegation have
panel members. Both CBO and the
Subcommittee Chairman Henry A.
resolved a dispute that killed a similar bill
White House Office of Management and
Waxman, D-Calif., said the legislation
in the 101st Congress. At that time Sen.
Budget have projected fiscal 1992 deficits
would give the FDA "new tools that it
Alan Cranston, D-Calif., had sought to bar
of about $350 billion.
needs to insure the safety of our foods and
development on as much as 540,000 acres.
Reischauer warned that the budget
cosmetics, and the safety and effectiveness
Also at issue was protection of land
deficit would decline briefly after fiscal
of our drugs and medical devices."
along the Sespe Creek. The measure ap-
1992 but then rise again to more than $300
But opponents charged that it would
proved yesterday would designate about 42
billion a year by 2001. Deficits that high
also give the agency license to go on un-
of the 55 miles of the waterway as "wild
could cripple economic growth and hold
warranted fishing expeditions that could
and scenic." Another portion of the Sespe
down the U.S. standard of living, he said.
hinder commerce and potentially destroy
Creek would be temporarily protected
Alice M. Rivlin, a former CBO direc-
businesses.
while the National Forest Service con-
tor who is now at the Brookings Institu-
ducted a study to determine whether the
tion, said reducing the deficit is the single
EXPORT CONTROLS language
area should be permanently protected.
most important thing Congress can do to
hangs up Foreign Affairs panel.
strengthen the U.S. economy over the
The House Foreign Affairs Commit-
PUBLIC LANDS bills gain Inte-
long term.
tee began work yesterday on draft legisla-
rior subcommittee approval.
tion to revise U.S. laws that restrict the
The House Interior Subcommittee
MEDICARE FRAUD costs tax-
export of sensitive technologies but was
on National Parks and Public Lands gave
payers millions, officials say.
unable to reach an agreement on several
voice-vote approval to three public lands
Systematic fraud in the nation's
outstanding issues.
bills yesterday, including legislation (HR
health-care system is costing taxpayers
The Export Administration Act of
2927) to establish a historical park and
millions of dollars, federal and state offi-
1979 was enacted to restrict the flow of
ecological preserve in the Virgin Islands.
cials told a House Energy subcommittee
sensitive exports to the communist bloc,
The measure would create a 1,000-
yesterday.
but events in the Soviet Union and East-
acre ecological preserve along the coast
"We are finding that in too many
ern Europe have led to an effort to refo-
and offshore of St. Croix. The site con-
cases health-care providers - the doc-
cus the act.
tains coral beds and an undersea canyon
tors and pharmacists whom we trust -
The Bush administration has balked
and is also where Christopher Columbus
are committing out and out fraud," said
at several of the proposed changes, in-
is believed to have landed during his sec-
Oversight and Investigations Sub-
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Friday, October 11, 1991
committee Chairman John D. Dingell, D-
Mich. "They are turning a tremendous
Meetings & Events Today
profit at our expense - both in economic
and human terms."
The subcommittee heard testimony
Senate Committees
News Events
from federal and state officials support-
ing members' perceptions of widespread
fraud and abuse by health-care providers.
THOMAS NOMINATION
SOCIAL WORKERS CONFERENCE
Larry Morey, a deputy inspector
Senate Judiciary Committee
The National Association of Social Workers
general at the Department of Health and
The full committee (Chairman Biden, D-
holds a National Political Institute. First of
Del.) will continue to consider the nomination
three days.
Human Services, told members that
of Clarence Thomas to be associate justice of
10:30am Ramada Renaissance Techworld,
fraud is particularly prevalent among
the Supreme Court.
999 Ninth St. N.W. October 11
pharmacies and medical laboratories,
10am SR-325 Russell Bldg. October 11 &
Contact: Lucy Sanchez or Jan Peterson, 301-
which use a variety of practices to de-
addl dates if needed
495-7236, or the hotel, 202-898-9000
fraud the Medicare and Medicaid sys-
Witnesses scheduled: Clarence Thomas - nominee;
Highlights
tems. Schemes include billing for pre-
Anita Hill professor, University of Okla. School
10:30am: Remarks by Rep. Marty Russo, D-III.
of Law; Joel Paul professor, American Univer-
5pm: Remarks by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md.
scriptions and lab tests never filled or
sity School of Law; Susan Hoerchner adminis-
performed, conducting excessive medical
trative law judge, Calif. Workers Compensation
tests and billing the government for
Appeals Board (other witnesses may be an-
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
treatments that have already been paid
nounced)
AND REPORTS
for by a private insurer, Morey said.
Note: The hearing schedule is uncertain, the ses-
8:30am: The Labor Department releases the
One problem facing officials trying
sions may continue Saturday or Monday if
needed.
producer price index for September.
to rein in costs is that some abusive prac-
8:30am: The Commerce Department re-
tices are not illegal. For example, doctors
leases retail sales for September.
who own labs and diagnostic facilities are
2:30pm: The Treasury Department an-
nounces a 52-week issue.
more likely to order unnecessary proce-
Field Hearings
3pm: The Agriculture Department releases
dures if they own the equipment, said
the world agriculture supply and demand re-
Rep. Gerry Sikorski, D-Minn.
port, the world cotton situation report, the
CONSUMER TELEPHONE ISSUES
world grain situation report, the world oilseed
HEALTH-CARE changes may
Senate Commerce Committee
situation and outlook report, the vegetable
take a while, Sullivan says.
The full committee (Chairman Hollings, D-
report, and the farm labor report.
Health and Human Services Secre-
S.C.) will hold a field hearing on consumer
4:15pm, approx.: The Federal Reserve re-
tary Louis W. Sullivan told the House
telephone issues.
leases weekly conditions report of large com-
Ways and Means Committee yesterday
9:30am Columbia, S.C. October 11
mercial banks.
that health-care coverage can be made
available to more Americans without cre-
ating a national health insurance system.
Appearing with Office of Manage-
ment and Budget Director Richard G.
Senate Committees Future Listings
Darman, Sullivan told the panel that pro-
viding better access to health insurance is
necessary but that it would probably take
Congress and the administration a long
time to agree on how this should be done.
Agriculture,
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"Without question, changes are
needed within the existing system. But
Nutrition &
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chair-
man Leahy, D-Vt.) of Senate Appropriations
the best avenue to better health-care fi-
nancing and access is through our current
Forestry
Committee will mark up fiscal 1992 appropria-
tions for foreign operations (HR 2621).
system of public-private health care,"
224-2035
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Note: Markup could occur with little advance
Sullivan said.
notice.
Sullivan said the goal of health-care
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ance more affordable, encourage the use
Senate Agriculture Committee (Chairman
of the most efficient health-care proce-
Leahy, D-Vt.) will mark up draft legislation to
increase milk price supports.
Banking, Housing
dures and change tax laws to distribute
10am SR-332 Russell Bldg. October 16
tax subsidies for insurance and medical
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
& Urban Affairs
costs more fairly.
July 25.
224-7391
Committee members wondered why
the administration has yet to introduce a
FAIR CREDIT
comprehensive plan on fixing the health
Appropriations
Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Sub-
insurance crisis when there are already
committee (Chairman Dixon, D-Ill.) of Senate
several Democratic and Republican ver-
224-3471
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Commit-
sions pending in Congress.
tee will hold a hearing on the Fair Credit
Darman said the White House was
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working seriously on a proposal but it
would be some time, perhaps years, be-
Senate Appropriations Committee (Chair-
fore a final plan could be negotiated with
man Byrd, D-W.Va.) will mark up pending
fiscal 1992 appropriations bills.
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
Congress. "I expect we will all be at a
Time & room TBA date TBA
Securities Subcommittee (Chairman Dodd,
signing ceremony in the second Bush
Agenda:
D-Conn.) of Senate Banking, Housing and
term," he said.
HR 2621 foreign operations
Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing
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Title XVIII: Grand Canyon Protection
224-4971
BCCI INVESTIGATION
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Af-
PUBLIC
RENEWABLE ENERGY
fairs Committee (Chairman Riegle, D-Mich.)
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
JOINT VENTURES
will mark up a draft resolution authorizing the
Subcommittee (Chairman Bumpers, D-Ark.) of
Energy Regulation and Conservations Sub-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
committee (Chairman Wirth, D-Colo.) of Sen-
Senate Banking Committee to undertake a
comprehensive investigation of the collapse of
mittee will hold hearings on pending public
ate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
the Bank of Credit and Commerce Interna-
lands bills.
will hold an oversight hearing on the imple-
tional (BCCI), its activities in the U.S. and the
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. October 15,
mentation of the Energy Department's joint
failure of existing regulatory safeguards and
17 & 22
venture program for renewable energy. The
supervision.
Agenda:
program, established in 1989, would establish
October 15:
Time TBA SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
cooperative efforts among government, indus-
S 209/HR 476 - to designate certain rivers in the
try and academia to foster renewable energy
state of Michigan as components of the National
resources. The hearing will examine the
Wild and Scenic Rivers System
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED
S 1743 to designate certain rivers in the state of
progress in implementing the program.
ENTERPRISES
Arkansas as components of the National Wild and
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. Date TBA
Senate Banking Committee (Chairman Rie-
Scenic Rivers System
Note: This hearing had not been rescheduled.
gle, D-Mich.) will mark up draft legislation to
October 17:
improve supervision and regulation with re-
S 1225 to designate certain lands in California as
wilderness
spect to the financial safety and soundness of
October 22:
Environment &
government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs).
S 1696 to designate certain National Forest lands
GSEs are privately owned entities - such as
in the state of Montana as wilderness and to
the Federal National Mortgage Association,
release other National Forest lands in the state of
Public Works
the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation,
Montana for multiple-use management
224-6176
and the Federal Home Loan Bank System -
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exemptions from federal security laws.
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Water and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
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man Bradley, D-N.J.) of Senate Energy and
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Taylor
Natural Resources Committee will hold hear-
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Senate continued.
Governmental
Indian Affairs
Lieberman, D-Conn.) of Senate Environment
Affairs
224-2251
and Public Works Committee will hold a hear-
ing on the progress in combating oil well fires,
224-4751
TRIBAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
the continuing environmental damage, the con-
ASIAN ORGANIZED CRIME
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
cerns for public health and the effects of the oil
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing on
spill in the Persian Gulf.
tions (Chairman Nunro Ga.) of Senate Gov-
legislation (S 1687) to increase the capacity of
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. October 16
ernmental Affairs Mimittee will hold hear-
Indian tribal governments for waste manage-
ings on the inc. Le in the United States of
ment on Indian lands.
organized Phal activity directed or con-
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RECOGNITION OF INDIAN TRIBES
ANWR PRESERVATION
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
Senate Environment and Public Works
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing on
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
INSURANCE INDUSTRY FRAUD
legislation (S 1315) to transfer administrative
mark up legislation (S 39) to provide perma-
Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
consideration of applications for federal recog-
nent wilderness designation for the Arctic Na-
(Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Govern-
nition of an Indian tribe from the Bureau of
tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
mental Affairs Committee will continue hear-
Indian Affairs (BIA) to an independent com-
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. October 17
ings on fraud and abuse in the insurance
mission. Critics of the BIA have complained
industry.
that it takes the bureau too long to decide on
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. October 17
each application.
9am SR-485 Russell Bldg. October 22
NRC/EPA NOMINATIONS
FTS-2000
Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
DIVESTING PROPERTIES OF
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will continue hear-
IRRIGATION PROJECT
hold a confirmation hearing on the nomination
ings on problems with FTS-2000, the federal
of E. Gail de Planque to be a member of the
Joint Hearing
government's planned phone network.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Herbert
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. October 22
Holmes Tate to be assistant administrator for
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) and House Interior
enforcement and compliance monitoring at the
Committee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will
Environmental Protection Agency.
hold a joint hearing on legislation (HR 1476) to
GOVERNMENT HIRING OF
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. October 30
provide for the divestiture of certain properties
MINORITIES & WOMEN
of the San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project in
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Ariz.
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. October 29
on problems in the federal government's
women and minority hiring program, focusing
Finance
on the Equal Employment Opportunity Com-
INDIAN TRIBAL COURTS
mission complaint process.
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
224-4515
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. October 23
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold hear-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
JAPANESE BUSINESS PRACTICES
September 19.
ings on draft legislation, the Indian Tribal
Courts Act of 1991.
Senate Finance Committee (Chairman
Time and Room TBA Date TBA
Bentsen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on Japa-
COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
nese keiretsu practices. The hearing will focus
September 12.
on the effects of keiretsu - groups of related
& REGULATORY REVIEW
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
companies that span many different areas of
business on the ability of American compa-
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
nies to compete in Japan and on Japanese
on the increasing role of the Council on Com-
petitiveness in reviewing the regulations of
Intelligence
companies operating the the United States.
U.S.-Japanese negotiations on trade practices
agencies.
224-1700
- the Structural Impediment Initiative talks
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. October 24
GATES NOMINATION
- were begun in July of 1989 but have made
little progress on the issue of keiretsu.
Senate Select Intelligence Committee
10am SD-216 Dirksen Bldg. October 16
CENSUS PROBLEMS
(Chairman Boren, D-Okla.) will meet to con-
Government Information and Regulation
sider the nomination of Robert Gates to be
Subcommittee (Chairman Kohl, D-Wis.) of
director of central intelligence.
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will
Time & room TBA closed October 17
hold a hearing on problems with the 1990
(closed) & 18
census.
Agenda:
10am SD-325 Dirksen Bldg. October 29
October 17: Closed session to discuss nomination
Foreign Relations
Note: The session of this hearing scheduled for
October 18: Open session to vote on nomination
October 8 was canceled
224-4651
DEMOCRACY IN THE SOVIET UNION
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING &
Judiciary
European Affairs Subcommittee (Chairman
THE ENVIRONMENT
Biden, D-Del.) of Senate Foreign Relations
224-5225
Oversight of Government Management
Committee will hold a hearing on the future of
Subcommittee (Chairman Levin, D-Mich.) of
democracy and the free-market system in the
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will
THOMAS NOMINATION
Soviet Union.
hold a hearing on ways the government can use
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
Time & room TBA Date TBA
its purchasing power to improve the
den, D-Del.) will continue to consider the
Witness scheduled: Robert Zoellick - under secre-
nomination of Clarence Thomas to be associate
environment.
tary of State for economic and agricultural affairs
Room and Time TBA date TBA
justice of the Supreme Court.
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
10am SR-325 Russell Bldg. October 11 &
October 3.
October 8.
addl dates if needed
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FUTURE STRUCTURE OF
erans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Mont-
VETERANS HEALTH CARE
gomery, D-Miss.) will hold a joint hearing to
Joint Hearing
receive the report from the Commission on the
Note: The hearing schedule is uncertain, the ses-
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
sions may continue Saturday or Monday if
Future Structure of Veterans Health Care.
needed.
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) and House Vet-
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. October 23
Labor & Human
Resources
House Committees Future Listings
224-5375
Aging
Armed Services
CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Senate Labor and Human Resources Com-
225-4151
mittee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) will hold
SOCIAL SECURITY
a hearing on legislation (S 924) to establish a
EARNINGS LIMIT
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
program of categorical grants to states for
Field Hearing
NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE
comprehensive mental health services for chil-
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
Seapower and Strategic and Critical Ma-
dren with serious emotional disturbance.
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
terials Subcommittee (Chairman Bennett, D-
Time TBA SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
House Select Aging Committee will hold a field
Fla.) of House Armed Services Committee will
hearing on the validity of an earnings limit for
hold a hearing on and mark up legislation (HR
recipients of Social Security.
2846) that would repeal the requirement that
Small Business
9am Manahawkin, N.J. October 28
the president acquire depleted uranium for the
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
National Defense Stockpile.
224-5175
September 23.
Time & room TBA Date TBA
Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for
September 12.
PRODUCT LIABILITY &
INNOVATION
Competitiveness and Economic Opportu-
Agriculture
nity Subcommittee (Chairman Lieberman, D-
225-2171
Conn.) of Senate Small Business Committee
Banking, Finance
will hold a hearing to determine if current
FARM BILL REVIEW
& Urban Affairs
product liability laws serve to inhibit innova-
Field Hearing
tion by U.S. small businesses due to fear of
Wheat, Soybeans and Feed Grains Sub-
225-4247
potentially financially devastating lawsuits if
committee (Chairman Glickman, D-Kan.) of
newly developed products are dangerous.
House Agriculture Committee will hold a field
THRIFTS AND GOODWILL
9:30am 428A Russell Bldg. November 7
hearing to review the 1990 farm bill.
General Oversight Subcommittee (Chair-
Noted: This hearing was originally scheduled for
1pm Moorhead, Minn. October 14
man Hubbard, D-Ky.) of House Banking, Fi-
October 9.
nance and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a
hearing to examine the changes in capital
IMPLEMENTATION OF FARM BILL
requirements for S&L institutions as they ap-
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
ply to supervisory goodwill and the effect of
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Conservation, Credit and Rural Develop-
these changes on thrifts owning goodwill. This
MICRO-LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
ment Subcommittee (Chairman English, D-
is the latest in a series of oversight hearings on
Senate Small Business Committee (Chair-
Okla.) of the House Agriculture Committee will
the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery
man Bumpers, D-Ark.) will mark up legislation
hold a hearing on the implementation of the
and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA).
(S 1426) to authorize the Small Business Ad-
rural development provisions of the 1990 farm
9am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
ministration to conduct a demonstration pro-
bill.
Witnesses scheduled: tentative witnesses will in-
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg. October 15
clude the director of the Office of Thrift Supervi-
gram to enhance the economic opportunities of
sion, thrift executives and a financial institutions'
start-up, newly established, and growing small
consultant
business concerns by providing loans and tech-
nical assistance through intermediaries.
WINE INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE
Time and room TBA date TBA
House Agriculture Committee (Chairman
ENERGY POLICY
de la Garza, D-Texas) will hold a hearing to
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
review Agriculture Department activities to
Economic Stabilization Subcommittee
assist and support the U.S winegrape and wine
industry.
(Chairman Carper, D-Del.) of House Banking,
Veterans' Affairs
Finance and Urban Affairs Committee will
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg. October 23
hold a hearing on how an energy policy can
224-9126
contribute to economic growth. The hearing
will focus on the economic benefits of a na-
VA NOMINATIONS
Appropriations
tional energy policy, addressing issues includ-
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
ing economic security and stability, protection
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a con-
225-2771
against energy price shocks, increases in U.S.
firmation hearing on pending nominations.
competitiveness, and reduction in trade
9:30am SR-418 Russell Bldg. October 18
FULL APPROPS COMMITTEE MARKUP
deficits.
Agenda:
DISASTER RELIEFSUPPLEMENTAL
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. October 17
Allen Clark Jr. to be director of the National
House Appropriations Committee (Chair-
Cemetery System
man Whitten, D-Miss.) may mark up draft
James Endicott Jr. to be general counsel, Depart-
legislation making supplemental appropria-
McKINNEY ACT
ment of Veterans Affairs
tions for emergency disaster relief.
HOMELESS PROGRAMS
Sylvia Chavez Long to be assistant secretary of
Time TBA Date TBA
Housing and Community Development
Veterans Affairs for congressional affairs
Jo Ann Webb to be assistant secretary of Veterans
Note: Markup was originally scheduled for July 18
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
Affairs for policy and planning
and was rescheduled for September 17, but was
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
again postponed.
Committee will hold a hearing on the imple-
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BLIND VENDORS
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
Select Education Subcommittee (Chairman
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
Owens, D-N.Y.) of House Education and Labor
hearing on health-care reform, focusing on
mentation of the McKinney Act Homeless
Committee will hold a hearing on the 1936
cost-containment issues.
Programs.
Randolph-Sheppard Act that gives preference
10am room TBA October 17
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. October 18
to blind vendors on federal property.
Witnesses scheduled: tentative witnesses will in-
Time & room TBA October 24
clude representatives from the U.S. Conference of
OLYMPIC BROADCASTING
Mayors, Interagency Council on the Homeless,
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
HUD, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
IMPLEMENTING THE 1990
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
the National Coalition for the Homeless, and the
Community for Creative Non-Violence
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
hold a hearing on draft legislation to improve
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
the process for United States aquisition of
RESALE OF ASSETS
tion and Labor Committee will hold a hearing
broadcast rights for the Olympic Games.
Policy Research and Insurance Subcommit-
on the efforts by the Equal Employment
Time & room TBA Date TBA
tee (Chairman Erdreich, D-Ala.) of House
Opportunity Commission to implement the
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Commit-
1990 Americans With Disabilities Act.
tee will continue hearings on the banking
10am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. October 30
practice of reselling loans. The hearings will
Witness scheduled: Evan Kemp Jr. chairman,
Foreign Affairs
focus on regulatory and other impediments to
U.S. Equal Employement Opportunity Commis-
225-5021
banks seeking to resell auto and other loans.
sion
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. Dates TBA
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT
CHILD CARE REGULATIONS
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
SALOMON BROTHERS & TRADING
OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
man Fascell, D-Fla.) will continue to mark up
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on
draft legislation to reauthorize the Export
Administration Act.
Committee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
child care regulations.
Time & room TBA October 31
Time TBA 2172 Rayburn Bldg. week of
may hold a hearing on violations of federal laws
October 14
by the securities firm of Salomon Brothers and
Note: Markup began October 10
the response of the Federal Reserve to those
violations.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
Time & room TBA date TBA
Joint Hearing
SOUTH PACIFIC
Note: On August 26, 1991, committee Chairman
House Education and Labor Committee
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
Gonzalez, D-Texas, asked the Board of Governors
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) and House Science,
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) of House Foreign
of the Federal Reserve System to submit a report
Space and Technology Committee (Chairman
Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on coun-
to the House Banking Committee detailing ac-
Brown, D-Calif.) will hold a joint hearing on
tions taken in regard to Salomon Brothers. The
tries in the South Pacific.
science education.
report was received on September 23, 1991.
2pm 2255 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
Time & room TBA Date TBA
CAMBODIA
Education &
Energy &
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) of House Foreign
Labor
Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on
Commerce
Cambodia.
225-4527
225-2927
3pm 2200 Rayburn Bldg. October 17
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
MEDICARE FUNDING
EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTS
PROVIDER TAXES
House Education and Labor Committee
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
Interior &
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will mark up legisla-
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
tion (HR 3320) to improve education for all
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
Insular Affairs
students by restructuring the education system
hearing on financing the Medicaid program
225-2761
in the states.
through provider taxes and intergovernmental
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
transfers.
PUBLIC LANDS
9:45am room TBA October 16
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
BUSH EDUCATION SPEECH
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
House Education and Labor Committee
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will hold a hearing
will hold hearings on pending legislation.
ENERGY STRATEGY
on the use of Education Department funds to
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. October 15
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
produce a video tape of President Bush's
10am room TBA October 17
man Sharp, D-Ind.) of House Energy and
speech at Alice Deal Junior High School.
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. October 22
Commerce Committee will continue marking
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. October 17
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. October 29
up draft national energy strategy legislation.
Witness scheduled: Lamar Alexander secretary of
Agenda:
This markup is likely to focus on uranium
Education
October 15:
enrichment.
HR 1495/HR 1584 - to increase federal payments in
Time & room TBA tentative October 17
lieu of taxes to units of local governments
Note: The subcommittee has completed work on
October 17:
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
draft titles relating to: Alternative fuels, PUHCA
HR 3245 to designate certain National Forest
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
reform, natural gas energy, energy efficiency, the
System lands in the state of Georgia as wilderness
REAUTHORIZATION
Strategic Petroleum Reserve, octane mislabeling,
October 22:
House Education and Labor Committee
coal and nuclear waste.
HR 2736 - to authorize additional appropriations
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will mark up draft
for the purposes of the Steamtown National
legislation reauthorizing the Higher Education
Historic Site in Scranton, Pa.
Act of 1965.
HEALTH-CARE
October 29:
HR 1099 to designate segments of the Lamprey
Time TBA 2175 Rayburn Bldg. October 22,
COST CONTAINMENT
River in New Hampshire for study for potential
23
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addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
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committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Merchant Marine
will mark up pending legislation.
System
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. October 24 & 31
& Fisheries
HR 3012 - to designate the White Clay Creek in
Agenda:
Delaware and Pennsylvania for study for poten-
225-4047
October 24:
tial addition to the National Wild and Scenic
HR 2548 - to establish an Abraham Lincoln Re-
Rivers System
search and Interpretive Center
UNDERSEA RESEARCH
HR 2431 - to designate a segment of the Lower
HR 2109 - to conduct a study of the feasibility of
Oceanography, Great Lakes and the Outer
Merced River in California as a component of the
including Revere Beach, located in the city of
Continental Shelf Subcommittee (Chairman
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
Revere, Mass., in the National Park System
Hertel, D-Mich.) of House Merchant Marine
HR 2859 - to conduct a study of the historical and
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
cultural resources in the vicinity of Lynn, Mass.,
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
and make recommendations on the appropriate
legislation (HR 3247) to establish a National
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
role of the federal government in preserving and
Undersea Research Program within the Na-
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will mark up
interpreting such historical and cultural resources
tional
Oceanic
and
Atmospheric
HR 2062 - to provide for the addition of certain
Administration.
pending legislation.
lands to the Golden Gate National Recreation
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg October 16, 23
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. October 15
Area
& 30
HR 2444 - to revise the boundaries of the George
Washington Birthplace National Monument
WETLANDS
October 31: TBA
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
NUCLEAR PLANTS
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
LICENSE RENEWAL
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
Studds, D-Mass.) and Oceanography, Great
DIVESTING PROPERTIES OF
Lakes and the Outer Continental Shelf Sub-
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
IRRIGATION PROJECT
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
committee (Chairman Hertel, D-Mich.) of
Joint Hearing
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com-
hold a hearing on draft legislation to provide
House Interior Committee (Chairman
for the renewal of operating licenses for com-
mittee will hold a joint hearing on wetlands
Miller, D-Calif.) and Senate Indian Affairs
mercial nuclear power facilities. The measure
conservation policy.
Committee (Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will
would require plants whose 40-year licenses
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. October 16
hold a joint hearing on legislation (HR 1476) to
have expired to meet the same new, more
provide for the divestiture of certain properties
stringent, safety requirements that apply to
of the San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project in
OIL SPILL RESPONSE
new or proposed nuclear plants.
Ariz.
9:30am 1324 Longworth Bldg. October 17
Field Hearing
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. October 29
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
tee (Chairman Lipinski, D-Ill.) of House Mer-
CAVE CREEK CANYON
chant Marine and Fisheries Committee will
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
hold a field hearing on oil spill response in the
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W.Va.) of House
South Pacific region.
URANIUM ENRICHMENT
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Time TBA Honolulu, Hawaii December 11
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
& 12
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 2790) to
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
withdraw certain lands located in the Coronado
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
National Forest from the mining and mineral
hold a hearing on proposals to reorganize the
leasing laws of the U.S.
U.S. Uranium Enrichement Enterprise. The
9:45am room TBA October 17
Post Office &
hearing will focus on proposals to form a
government corporation to replace the existing
Civil Service
enterprise within the Energy Department.
PENDING BUSINESS
9:30am 340 Cannon Bldg. October 29
225-4054
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will meet to
MAIL AND
consider pending business.
THE ENVIRONMENT
9:45am room TBA October 22
Postal Personnel and Modernization Sub-
PROTECTING YELLOWSTONE PARK
committee (Chairman Hayes, D-III.) of House
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Post Office and Civil Service Committee will
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
DEVELOPMENT
hold a hearing on the effects of mail on the
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W.Va.) of House
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
environment and ways to reduce such hazards.
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
The hearing will also evaluate the role of the
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 3359 - Old
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
U.S. Postal Service in encouraging sound envi-
Faithful Protection Act) to halt development of
hold a hearing on and mark up legislation (HR
ronmental policy and promoting recycled ma-
geothermal wells adjacent to Yellowstone Na-
3387) to authorize appropriations to imple-
terial, and discuss programs by private-sector
tional Park. The bill would not allow permits to
mailer organizations in promoting the use of
ment the Pennsylvania Avenue Development
be granted for development of geothermal
Plan.
recycled paper.
resources, even those on private land, if such
10am 311 Cannon Bldg. October 16
9:30am 1324 Longworth Bldg. October 22
development posed any risk to the geothermal
features in the park.
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. October 31
ALASKAN NATIVE AMERICANS
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Public Works
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will hold a
hearing legislation (HR 3157) to provide for the
& Transportation
settlement of certain claims under the Alaska
ALYESKA INVESTIGATION
225-4472
Native Claims Settlement Act.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg October 24
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will hold hear-
HIGHWAY BILL
ings on an undercover surveillance operation
House Public Works and Transportation
ordered by the Alyeska Pipeline Service
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Committee (Chairman Roe, D-N.J.) will mark
Company.
PUBLIC LANDS
up legislation (HR 2950) to reauthorize federal
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. November 4
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
surface transportation and highway programs.
&5
Time TBA 2167 Rayburn Bldg. October 15
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hearing on national energy strategy.
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
Ways & Means
CLEAN WATER ACT
225-3625
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chairman
Nowak, D-N.Y.) of House Public Works and
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Transportation Committee will hold hearings
Space Subcommittee (Chairman Hall, D-
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
on the reauthorization of the Clean Water Act.
Texas) of House Science, Space and Technol-
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will mark up pend-
This series of hearings will focus on wetlands
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on biomedi-
ing legislation.
protection.
cal research in space.
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. October 16
Time & room TBA October 15, 16, 22, 23,
Time & room TBA Date TBA
Agenda:
30 & 31
HR 534 Repeal the requirement that the secretary
of Transportation collect a fee or charge for
SCIENCE EDUCATION
recreational vessels
GSA OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Joint Hearing
HR 2837 - Raise federal price supports for milk,
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
House Science, Space and Technology
while also instituting quotas on the amounts of
tee (Chairman Borski, D-Pa.) of House Public
Committee (Chairman Brown, D-Calif.) and
milk farmers can produce and still receive federal
payments
Works and Transportation Committee will
House Education and Labor Committee
HR 2056 require that subsidy information regard-
hold a hearing on the General Services Admin-
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will hold a joint
ing vessels be provided upon entry within customs
istration's management of government office
hearing on science education.
collection districts and to provide effective trade
space. The subcommittee will focus on investi-
Time & room TBA Date TBA
remedies under the countervailing and
gating the most economical options for meeting
antidumping duty laws against foreign-built ships
that are subsidized or dumped
the office space needs of the federal
HR 2950 Highway bill (provisons dealing with new
government.
Small Business
financing plan)
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. October 23
225-5821
CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT OF
INFRASTRUCTURE &
SMALL BUSINESS
RULES OF ORIGIN REQUIREMENTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman,
Field Hearing
Field Hearing
Pickle, D-Texas) and Trade Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
(Chairman Gibbons, D-Fla.) of House Ways
(Chairman Kolter, D-Pa.) of House Public
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) hold a field hearing
and Means Committee will hold a joint over-
Works and Transportation Committee will
to examine to what extent the Small Business
sight hearing on enforcement by the Customs
hold a field hearing on the role of transporta-
Innovation Research program fosters high-tech
Service of rules of origin provisions in the U.S.-
tion and infrastructure in enhancing the re-
economic development in New York.
Canada Free Trade Agreement.
gion's economic development.
9:30am Buffalo and Erie County Public Li-
2pm B-318 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
Time TBA Baltimore, Md. Date TBA
Note: This hearing has not been rescheduled
brary October 18
Witnesses scheduled: H. Graham Jones executive
director, New York State Science and Technology
PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP/
Foundation, Albany, N.Y.; Robert J. Martin
REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS
president, Western New York Technology Devel-
Rules
Joint Hearing
opment Center, Amherst, N.Y.; E.C. Doyle
Health Subcommittee (Chairman Stark, D-
president, Central New York Technology Devel-
225-9486
opment Organization, Syracuse, New York; Paul
Calif.) and Oversight Subcommittee (Chair-
Patti president, Analysis and Simulation, Inc.,
man Pickle, D-Texas) of House Ways and
RULES FOR FLOOR DEBATE
Buffalo, N.Y.; Donald Hess vice-president, Am-
Means Committee will hold a joint hearing on
House Rules Committee (Chairman Moak-
herst Systems, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y.; Hannah R.
arrangements in which physicians refer busi-
ley, D-Mass.) will meet to consider a rule for
Weinberg vice-president, Electrosysthesis Com-
ness to clinics or medical services companies in
floor debate for pending legislation.
pany, Inc., East Amherst, N.Y.; Richard D. Rich-
which they have a financial interest. The hear-
mond - vice-president, Gradient Lens Corpora-
Time TBA H-313 Capitol Bldg. tentative
ing will focus on a report by the Florida Health
tion, Rochester, N.Y.; Arnold Lagergren
October 16
Care Cost Containment Board that analyzed
president, Dimension Technologies, Inc., Roches-
Agenda:
ter, N.Y.
the prevalence, scope and nature of joint ven-
HR 2950 highway bill
tures among health-care providers.
Note: HR 2950 is scheduled for action on the House
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. October 17
floor on or after Wednesday, October 16.
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Veterans' Affairs
September 16.
225-3527
Science, Space &
HEALTH-CARE COST
GI BILL AND VETERANS
CONTAINMENT & IMPROVEMENT
Technology
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
committee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.) of
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will hold hearings
225-6371
House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a
on legislation to improve health insurance
hearing on how military service and the GI Bill
coverage and contain health-care costs
FAA ADVANCED RESEARCH
affect veterans, especially low-income and mi-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. October 22, 23
Technology and Competitiveness Sub-
nority veterans.
& 24
committee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.) of
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. October 17
Agenda:
HR 3393 Provide for health insurance coverage for
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
pregnant women and children through employ-
mittee will hold a hearing on the Federal
ment-based insurance and through a state-based
Aviation Administration's advanced research
FUTURE STRUCTURE OF VA
health plan
program.
HEALTH CARE
HR 3410 Health Access and Affordability Today
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. October 15
Joint Hearing
Act of 1991
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
HR 3205 Health Insurance Coverage and Cost
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) and Senate Veter-
Containment Act of 1991
ans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Cranston,
HR 8 Provide for an equitable and universal
ENERGY STRATEGY
national health plan administered by the states
D-Calif.) will hold a joint hearing to receive the
HR 16 - Provide a program of national health
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
report from the Commission on the Future
insurance
tee (Chmn Wolpe, D-Mich.) of House Science,
Structure of Veterans Health Care.
HR 650 Amend the Social Security Act and the
Space and Technology Committee will hold a
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. October 23
Internal Revenue Code to provide for a mediplan
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House continued
HR 563 - Amend the Internal Revenue Code to
Conference continued
clarify that amounts paid to acquire certain
intangible items are treated as being paid for good
that assures the provision of health insurance
will
coverage to all residents
HR 1456 Amend the Internal Revenue Code to
jurisdiction of that committee under clause 2 of
HR 1230 Provide for universal access to basic
clarify that customer base, market share, and any
the rule XLVIII: Wilson, Kennelly and Shuster
group health benefits coverage and to remove
similar intangible items are amortizable
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
barriers and provide incentives in order to make
Urban Affairs, for consideration of sections 804
such coverage more affordable
and 807 of the Senate amendments, and modifica-
HR 1255 Amend the Social Security Act to make
tions committed to conference: Carper, LaFalce,
health insurance widely available to individuals,
Note
Oakar, Vento, Kanjorksi, Ridge, Paxon, and Han-
based on income and assets, under a competitive
cock
system
From the Committee on Education & Labor, for
HR 1300 Provide for a national comprehensive
The offices of all members of Congress
consideration of sections 3131 and 3132 of the
health insurance program for all citizens
and all congressional committees and sub-
House bill, and sections 805, 811, 2109, 2807, 3131,
HR 1565 - Increase the health care and affordable
committees may be reached by calling (202)
and 3136 of the Senate amendments, and modifi-
health insurance, to contain costs of health care in
224-3121.
cations committed: Ford, Gaydos, Kildee, Wil-
a manner that improves health care
liams, Perkins, Goodling, Coleman and Henry
HR 1777 Amend title XVIII of the Social Security
From the Committee on Energy & Commerce, for
Act to provide for coverage of the general popula-
consideration of sections 331, 336, 817, 3131 to
tion under the Medicare program
3133, 3138, and 3201 of the House bill, and
HR 2535 Amend the Social Security Act to assure
sections 826, 2804, 2806, 2846, 3131-3133, 3135-
universal access to health insurance for basic
Joint Committees
3136, 3138-3139, and 3201, and 3203 of the Senate
health services in the U.S. through qualified
amendments, and modifications committed: Din-
employer health plans and a public health insur-
gell, Sharp, Swift, Eckart, Slattery, Lent, Ritter
ance plan, to contain costs and assure quality in
and Fields
the provision of health insurance to small employ-
Joint Economic
From the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for consid-
ers
eration of sections 234, 304, 313, 812, and 3136 f
HR 3205 Amend the Internal Revenue Code and
the House bill, and sections 211 (b)(3), (g), (h),
the Social Security Act to provide for health
and (i), 229, 304, that portion of section 801
insurance coverage for workers and the public in a
WAR ON POVERTY
adding 10 U.S. Code 2526, sections 905, 940, 1111,
manner that contains the costs of health care in
Joint Economic Committee (Chairman Sar-
1113, 1117-1122, 1127, 1129, 1133, 1134, 1138,
the U.S.
banes, D-Md.) will continue hearings to review
1143, 1144, and 1147 of the Senate amendments,
the war on poverty.
and modifications committed: Fascell, Hamilton,
TAX TREATMENT OF
Time & room TBA addl dates TBA
Yatron, Solarz, Berman, Broomfield, Gilman, and
Agenda:
Lagomarsino
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Dates TBA:
From the Committee on Government Operations,
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
Current administration anti-poverty policies
for the consideration of sections 811, 816, and 817
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will continue hear-
Congressional initiatives
of the House bill, and sections 319, 5276, 822, 826,
ings on the tax treatment of intangible assets
Private sector efforts
829, 835, 1103, 1141, 2806, and 2823 of the Senate
Witnesses scheduled: TBA
amendments, and modifications committed: Con-
such as goodwill and going-concern value. The
yers, English, Synar, Wise, Boxer, Horton, Shays,
legislation would establish a uniform set of
and Schiff
rules for amortizing such assets over a 14-year
From the Committee on Judiciary, for the consider-
period.
HEALTH CARE ISSUES
ation of section 817 of the House bill, and sections
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. October 29
Education and Health Subcommittee
626, 826, 1128, 3131 (e)(5), 3134, and 3145(b)(4) of
Agenda:
(Chairman Scheuer, D-N.Y.) of Joint Eco-
the Senate amendments, and modifications com-
HR 3035 - Amend the Internal Revenue Code with
nomic Committee will hold hearings on health-
mitted: Brooks, Frank, Edwards, Fish and Gekas
respect to the amortization of goodwill and cer-
care issues.
From the Committee on Merchant Marine & Fish-
tain other intangibles
Time & room TBA addl dates TBA
eries, for consideration of sections 521 to 529 of
the House bill, and title XXXV of the Senate
amendments, and modifications committed:
Jones, Studds, Tauzin, Young of Alaska and
Fields
Conference Committees
From the Committee on Post Office & Civil Service,
for consideration of section 508 of the House bill,
and sections 526, 622, 624, 627, 831, and 3504 of
the Senate amendments, and modification com-
mitted: Clay, Oakar, Sikorski, Ackerman, Sawyer,
INDIAN CRIMINAL
Gilman, Horton, and Myers
JURISDICTION
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
From the Committee on Public Works & Transpor-
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 972)
Conferees will continue to meet on legisla-
tation, for consideration of section 336 of the
that would reinstate the authority of Indian
tion (HR 2100) to authorize appropriations for
House bill, 2810 (g) of the Senate amendments,
tribes to exercise limited criminal jurisdiction
fiscal 1992-93 for military functions of the
and modification committed: Roe, Anderson, No-
Department of Defense and to prescribe mili-
wak, Borski, Oberstar, Hammerschmidt, Shuster,
over all Indians within their territorial limits.
and Petri
Time & room TBA date TBA
tary personnel levels for fiscal 1992-93.
From the Committee on Science, Space, & Technol-
House conferees: Miller of Calif., Richardson,
Time TBA S-407 closed addl dates TBA
ogy, for consideration of sections 801-805, 811,
Rhodes
Senate Conferees: Nunn, Exon, Levin, Kennedy,
907, 3132, and 3137-3139 of the Senate amend-
Senate conferees: Inouye, DeConcini, Burdick,
Bingaman, Dixon, Glenn, Gore, Wirth, Shelby,
ments, and modifications committed: Brown,
Daschle, Conrad, Reid, Simon, Akaka, Wellstone,
Byrd, Warner, Thurmond, Cohen, McCain, Wal-
Scheuer, Valentine, Boucher, Stallings, Walker,
McCain, Murkowski, Cochran, Gorton, Domenici,
lop, Lott, Coats, Mack and Smith
Lewis, and Packard
Kassebaum, Nickles
House Conferees:
From the Committee on Small Business, for consid-
From the Committee on Armed Services, for con-
0
Note: Conference began September 26
eration of section 842 of the Senate amendments,
sideration of the entire House bill and Senate
and modifications committed: LaFalce, Smith of
amendments, and modifications committed to
Iowa and Slaughter of Virginia
conference: Aspin, Bennett, Montgomery, Del-
FOLLOW-THROUGH ACT
lums, Schroeder, Byron, Mavroules, Hutto, Skel-
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
ton, McCurdy, Foglietta, Lloyd, Sisisky, Ray,
CFTC REAUTHORIZATION
2312) to make certain technical and conform-
Spratt, McCloskey, Ortiz, Darden,
ing amendments to the Follow Through Act
Hochbrueckner, Pickett, Lancaster, Tanner,
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 707)
and the Head Start Transition Project Act.
McNulty, Browder, Taylor, Dickinson, Spence,
to improve the regulation of futures trading
Time and Room TBA Date TBA
Stump, Hopkins, Davis, Hunter, Martin, Kasich,
and authorize appropriations for the Commod-
Bateman, Blaz, Ireland, Hansen, Weldon, Kyl,
ity Futures Trading Commission.
Senate Conferees: Kennedy, Pell, Metzenbaum,
Ravenel and Dornan
Hatch and Kassebaum
Time and room TBA date TBA
From the Permanent Select Committee on Intelli-
House Conferees: TBA
Senate conferees: Leahy, Boren, Heflin, Conrad,
gence, for consideration of matters within the
Lugar, Dole, Cochran
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Conference continued
Byrd, Leahy, Sasser, DeConcini, Bumpers,
Other continued
Lautenberg, Harkin, Stevens, Garn, Kasten,
D'Amato, Rudman, Cochran, Specter, Domenici,
House conferees:
Hatfield
From the Committee on Agriculture, for consider-
New Jersey Ave., N.W. October 16
House conferees: TBA
ation of the House bill, and the Senate amend-
Contact: Mark Sloman at 202-452-8811
ment, and modifications committed to confer-
Participants: Sen. McCain, R-Ariz.; Rep. Ridge, R-
ence: de la Garza, English, Staggers, Stallings,
Pa.; Gerrig Gong director, Asian Studies Pro-
Nagle, Sarpalius, Johnson, Huckaby, Glickman,
INTERIOR APPROPS
gram, Center for Strategic and International
Penny, Espy, Long, Stenholm, Tallon, Coleman,
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Studies
Smith of Ore., Gunderson, Combest, Allard, Bar-
2686) making fiscal 1992 appropriations for the
rett, Nussle, Boehner, Roberts
Interior Department and related agencies.
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
10am H-140 Capitol Bldg. October 15
INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION
Urban Affairs, for consideration of section 263
Senate conferees: Byrd, Johnston, Leahy, DeCon-
OF WASTE
and title III of the Senate amendment, and
cini, Burdick, Bumpers, Hollings, Reid, Nickles,
Sunbelt Institute and Northeast-Midwest
modifications committed to conference: Gonzalez,
Stevens, Garn, Cochran, Rudman, Domenici,
Annunzio, Neal, Hubbard, LaFalce, Oakar, Wylie,-
Institute in cooperation with the Congressional
Gorton, Hatfield
Leach, McCollum, Roukema
Sunbelt Caucus will sponsor a briefing on the
House conferees: Yates, Murtha, Dicks, AuCoin,
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for
Bevill, Atkins, Whitten, Regula, McDade, Lowery
interstate transportation of waste. The briefing
consideration of section 263 and title III of the
of Calif., Skeen
will focus on the Resource Conservation and
Senate amendment, and modifications commit-
Recovery Act (RCRA) which is being reautho-
ted to conference: Dingell, Markey, Scheuer, Sy-
rized this year.
nar Eckart, Slattery, Lent, Moorhead, Rinaldo,
Ritter
LABOR-HHS APPROPS
11am B-339 Rayburn Bldg. October 16
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Contact: Deborah Matthews at 202-554-0201
2707) making fiscal 1992 appropriations for the
of Martha Quinn at 202-226-3920
Appropriations Conferences
Departments of Labor and Health and Human
Participants: Reps. Synar, D-Okla. and Gallo, R-
N.J. moderators
Services.
PANEL: Robert Meltz legislative attorney, Ameri-
Time & room TBA tentative October 15
can Law Division, Congressional Research Ser-
Senate conferees: Harkin, Byrd, Hollings, Bur-
vice; Sue Robertson chief, Land Division, Ala-
DEFENSE APPROPS
dick, Inouye, Bumpers, Reid, Adams, Specter,
bama Department of Environmental
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Hatfield, Stevens, Rudman, Cochran, Gramm,
Management; William Woodfin director, Vir-
2521) making fiscal 1992 appropriations for the
Gorton
ginia Department of Waste Management; Sheila
Defense Department.
House conferees: Natcher, Smith of Iowa, Obey,
Prindivilee managing director of environmental
Time & room TBA date TBA
Roybal, Stokes, Early, Hoyer, Mrazek, Whitten,
policy, National Solid Waste Management Asso-
Senate conferees: Inouye, Hollings, Johnston,
Pursell, Porter, Young of Fla., Weber, McDade
ciation; Midori Okazaki legislative counsel,
Transportation and- Hazardous Materials Sub-
committee, House Energy and Commerce' Com-
mittee
Other Events
STATE RELATIONS ISSUES
Washington Area State Relations Group
will sponsor a leadership symposium on issues
affecting those who represent the interests of
The Monitor has received notice of the
sionals and patients' rights and issues concern-
the states in Washington.
following events scheduled to take place in
ing legislative and regulatory activities regard-
Grand Hotel, 2350 M St. N.W. October 17
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
ing HIV transmission by health-care workers.
Contact: Elizabeth Bartz at 703-739-0200;
tions and public interest groups who wish to
8:15am to 10am, B-369 Rayburn Bldg. Octo-
Becky Chidester at 703-528-4400; Kymberly
have events listed in the section should send
ber 16
Messersmith at 202-624-5496
pertinent information to: The Congressional
Contact: Elise Gemeinhardt at 202-659-3575
Congressional highlights:
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
or Cathy Hill at 202-337-2701
How to Identify, Analyze and Track a Bill; How to
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
Prepare for a Meeting with a Legislator and
include a telephone number. Notices may be
members and $25 for non-members. For reserva-
Regulator; How to Deliver Testimony Amy
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
Faulkner, vice president, Stateside Associates
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
Women in Government Relations
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
information call 202-887-8686.
Suite 510
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. 20005-4171
Biotechnology Policy Forum will sponsor a
Deadline is October 11
congressional luncheon seminar on marine bio-
technology for members of Congress and their
MIDDLE EAST &
ENERGY SECURITY
staff and guests.
AGRICULTURE, INTERNATIONAL
Industrial Energy Users Foundation and
Noon to 2pm B-339 Rayburn Bldg. October
TRADE ISSUES
17
U.S. Council for Energy Awareness will sponsor
National Association of Manufacturers will
Contact: Ann Guthrie or Joellyn Brisco at
a briefing on U.S. energy policy in the Middle
sponsor a breakfast meeting with Sen. Baucus,
202-544-1880
East.
D-Mont., who will discuss agriculture issues
Note: There is no charge for this event for members
8am to 9:30am, Briefing Center, U.S. Cham-
and international trade following the GATT
of Congress and their staff. There is a $25 charge
ber of Commerce, 1615 H St. N.W. October 16
round negotiations. Sen. Baucus will also dis-
for guests. For reservations call the number listed
Contact: John Sparks at 202-429-2055
cuss the Clean Water Act.
above.
Participants: Sen. Johnston, D-La. - chairman,
8:30am, Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th & K Sts.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commit-
tee; Linda Stuntz deputy under secretary of
N.W. October 16
Energy for Policy, Planning and Analysis; Henry
Contact: Michael Smith at 202-637-3123
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
Schuler director, Energy and National Security,
Council on Superconductivity for American
Center for Strategic and Intenational Studies
Competitiveness will hold a conference on U.S.
U.S. POLICY TOWARD INDOCHINA
investment and competitive strategies for
Indochina Business Council will sponsor a
superconductivity. The conference will focus
MEDICAL ETHICS ISSUES
seminar on U.S. policy toward Indochina, the
on the role of superconductivity in the National
Health Task Force of Women in Govern-
likelihood of a change in policy and the oppor-
Energy Strategy and the new White House
ment Relations will sponsor a panel discussion
American businesses in the
initiatives and look at strategies for funding,
of current issues in medical ethics, including
region.
industry/government partnerships and lever-
questions surrounding health-care profes-
9am to 2pm, Washington Court Hotel, 525
aging federal research and development funds.
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November 5: Federal Reserve Monetary Policy
ADVANCED CONGRESSIONAL
Robert Soloman guest scholar, Brookings Insti-
BUDGET PROCEDURES
tution
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
9am to 4pm, Washington Marriott Hotel,
December 3: Soviet Economic Reform and Exter-
inar on advanced congressional budget
1221 22nd St. N.W. October 18
nal Aid
Contact: 202-965-4070
John Holsen professorial lecturer, Johns Hop-
procedures.
Congressional highlight:
kins University and special economic adviser to
9am to 4:40pm, 6th floor conference room,
the World Bank
Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St. N.W.
9:15am: Rep. Markey, D-Mass.
October 30
Note: There is a charge for these events of $13 for
members and $15 for non-members. Reservations
Note: There is a $325 charge for this seminar
are required and must be made two working days
(includes lunch). For reservations and further
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
ON CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS
prior to the event date. For reservations call 703-
information call Irene Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax
532-9048
202-728-1863 (From outside the Washington,
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a re-
D.C., metropolitan area call toll-free 1-800-432-
search workshop on congressional documents.
2250, ext. 620)
9am to 1pm, 6th floor conference room,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUES
Congressional Quarterly, 1414 22nd St. N.W.
Capitol Telecommunications Professionals
October 22
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT ISSUES
will sponsor a meeting to hear MCI chief
Note: There is a $195 charge for this seminar. For
Women's Council on Energy and the Envi-
reservations and further information call Irene
financial officer O. Gene Gabbard discuss tele-
ronment will hold their annual meeting. The
Cuffy at 202-887-8620; fax 202-728-1863 (From
communications issues, including domestic
speaker will be Rep. Jolene Unsoeld, D-Wash.
outside the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area
regulation.
6pm to 8pm 2175 Rayburn Bldg. October 30
call toll-free 1-800-432-2250, ext. 620)
6:30pm, Georgetown Omni Hotel, 2121 P St.
Contact: Maureen Healey or Lisa Worf at
N.W. October 24
202-371-5333
Contact: 301-564-1032
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
U.S.-JAPAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS
Note: There is a charge for this event $15 for
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
Washington International Trade Associa-
members and $25 for non-members payable at the
tions send a check, made payable to WCEE, to:
tion will sponsor a seminar and luncheon on
door.
Maureen Healey/Lisa Worf
U.S.-Japan trade and economic relations. The
1275 K St. N.W.
seminar will be divided into tow major sections:
Washington, D.C. 20005
1) current issues, 2) future directions. The
BIOTECH UPDATE
luncheon speaker will by Japanese ambassador
Association of Biotechnology Companies
to the United States Ryohei Murata.
will sponsor a roundtable breakfast for mem-
TIED-AID CREDIT
9am to 2pm, Hotel Washington, 515 15th St,
bers of the Congressional Biotechnology Cau-
Association of Women in International
N.W. October 22
cus to discuss latest developments in the bio-
Trade will sponsor a luncheon meeting to hear
Contact: 202-293-4193
technology field.
a panel discussion on the tied-aid credit issue.
Note: There is a charge for this event of $55 for the
8am to 9:30am, Association of Biotechnology
Noon to 2pm, National Press Club, 524 14th
seminar and luncheon ($30 for luncheon only) for
Companies, 1666 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite
St., N.W. October 31
members and $65 for the seminar and luncheon
330, Third floor. October 25
Contact: Teri Simpson at 202-457-6418 or
($35 for luncheon only) for non-members. For
Contact: Richard Okiuye at 202-234-3330
Laurie MacNamara at 202-377-1659.
reservations send a check, made payable to
Note: There is a $10 charge for this event for non-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $24 for
WITA, to:
members. Reservations for members and non-
members and $34 for non-members. For reserva-
Washington International Trade Association
members should be made by calling 202-234-3330
tions send a check to:
100 St. N.W.
Teri Simpson
Suite 250
Patton, Boggs & Blow
Washington, D.C. 20036
HIGH-SPEED RAIL
2550 M St. N.W.
High Speed Rail Association will sponsor a
Washington, D.C. 20037
Deadline is October 17.
forum on high-speed rail issues.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
8:30am, Washington Hilton Hotel, October
FOR 1992 & BEYOND
25
National Economists Club will hold a lun-
Contact: Meg Stephens/Reed Smith 202-
cheon meeting to hear Bear, Stearns & Co.
457-6121; Joseph Vranich 703-941-8927
chief economist and senior managing director
TRADE CHALLENGES FACING
Lawrence Kudlow discuss the economic out-
CONGRESS & ADMINISTRATION
look for 1992 and beyond.
National Economists Club will hold a lun-
Noon, Montpelier Dining Room, Madison
cheon meeting to hear William Reinsch, legisla-
Bldg. 101 Independence Ave. S.E. October 22
U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY
tive assistant to Sen. Rockefeller, D-W.Va., for
Contact: 703-532-9048
Federation for American Immigration Re-
foreign affairs and international trade, discuss
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
form will sponsor a conference on immigration
the trade challenges facing the Congress and
members and $15 for non-members. Reservations
policy.
the administration.
are required and must be made by noon, October
9am to 5:30pm, Raddison Park Hotel, 1515
Noon, Montpelier Dining Room, Madison
21. Call 703-532-9048
Rhode Island Ave., N.W. October 25
Bldg. 101 Independence Ave. S.E. October 31
Contact: Dave Ray at 202-328-7004
Contact: 703-532-9048
Note: There is a $50 charge for this event. For
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
KEY U.S. & WORLD ECONOMIC
reservations call the number listed above.
members and $15 for non-members. Reservations
ISSUES IN THE 1990s
are required and must be made by noon, October
National Economists Club in cooperation
30. Call 703-532-9048
with the George Washington University will
sponsor a luncheon series on "Key Economic
Issues Facing the U.S. and World Economies in
ELEMENTS OF
0
the 1990s."
BILL DRAFTING
LOBBYING STRATEGIES
Noon, GW University Club, Marvin Center,
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a two-
Continuing Legal Education Division of
800 21st N.W. October 24; November 5;
day workshop on the elements of bill drafting.
Georgetown University Law Center will spon-
December 3
9am to 4pm, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza at
sor a seminar on lobbying strategies and legis-
Contact: Jim Kenworthy at 202-863-0426
Metro Center October 28 & 29
lative practice.
(media inquiries only, for reservations call
Note: There is a $425 charge for this workshop
Georgetown University Law Center, 600 New
number listed below)
(includes lunch both days). For reservations and
Jersey Ave. N.W. November 8&9
Agenda & participants:
further information call Irene Cuffy at 202-887-
Contact: 202-408-0990
October 24: Federal Budgetary Issues
8620; fax 202-728-1863 (From outside the Wash-
Note: There is a $495 charge for this event. For
Robert Reischauer director, Congressional Bud-
ington, D.C., metropolitan area call toll-free 1-
information and reservations call the number
get Office
800-432-2250, ext. 620)
listed above.
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Page 15
Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1992
FULL COMMITTEE
Passed Senate:
September 16
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
Cleared Congress:
September 26
Signed by the president:
October 1
PL 102-111
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
Bill No:
HR 2698
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House subcmte markup completed:
June 7
Bill No:
HR 2427
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 10
H Rpt 102-119
Passed House:
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
June 26
House full cmte markup completed:
May 22
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 26
H Rpt 102-75
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 23
Passed House:
May 29
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 23
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
May 16
S Rpt 102-116
Senate subcmte markup completed:
June 11
Passed Senate:
July 30
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 12
Conference completed:
October 3
S Rpt 102-80
H Rpt 102-239
Passed Senate:
July 10
Conference report adopted by House:
October 8
Conference completed:
July 30
Conference report filed:
July 30
H Rpt 102-177
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
Conference report adopted by House:
July 31
& THEJUDICIARY
Conference report adopted by Senate:
August 2
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
Signed by the president:
August 17
PL 102-104
Bill No:
HR 2608
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 17
House subcmte markup completed:
May 30
House full cmte markup completed:
June 11
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
H Rpt 102-106
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
Passed House:
June 13
Bill No:
HR 2621
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 9
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 22
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
House subcmte markup completed:
May 29
S Rpt 102-106
House full cmte markup completed:
June 12
Passed Senate:
July 31
H Rpt 102-108
Conference completed:
October 1
Passed House:
June 19
H Rpt 102-233
Conference report adopted by House
October 3
Conference report adopted by Senate
October 3
INTERIOR
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
DEFENSE
Bill No:
HR 2686
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 9
House subcmte markup completed:
June 6
Bill No:
HR 2521
House full cmte markup completed:
June 19
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 9
H Rpt 102-116
House subcmte markup completed:
May 22
Passed House:
June 25
House full cmte markup completed:
June 4
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 24
H Rpt 102-95
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 24
Passed House:
June 7
S Rpt 102-122
Senate subcmte markup completed:
September 19
Passed Senate:
September 19
Senate full cmte markup completed:
September 20
Conference scheduled:
October 15
S Rpt 102-154
Passed Senate:
September 26
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
Bill No:
HR 2707
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 21
Bill No:
HR 2699
House subcmte markup completed:
June 6
House subcmte hearings completed:
June 5
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
House subcmte markup completed:
June 13
H Rpt 102-121
House full cmte markup completed:
June 20
0
Passed House:
June 26
H Rpt 102-120
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 11
Passed House:
June 26
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
June 27
S Rpt 102-104
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 10
Passed Senate:
0
September 12
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
S Rpt 102-105
Passed Senate:
July 18
Conference completed:
July 31
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
H Rpt 102-181
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
Conference report adopted by House:
August 1
Bill No:
HR 2506
Conference report adopted by Senate:
August 2
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 7
Vetoed by the president:
August 17
House subcmte markup completed:
May 22
Bill No:
HR 3291
House full cmte markup completed:
May 30
Passed House:
September 16
H Rpt 102-82
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Friday, October 11, 1991
House subemte markup completed:
May 29
Appropriations continued.
House full cmte markup completed:
June 12
H Rpt 102-109
Passed House:
June 18
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 25
Passed House:
June 5
Senate subcmte markup completed:
June 25
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
April 25
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 26
Senate full cmte markup completed:
June 12
S Rpt 102-95
S Rpt 102-81
Passed Senate:
July 18
Passed Senate:
July 17
Conference completed:
September 30
Conference completed:
July 30
H Rpt 102-234
H Rpt 102-176
Conference report adopted by House:
October 3
Conference report adopted by House:
July 31
Conference report adopted by Senate:
October 3
Conference report adopted by Senate:
August 2
Signed by the president:
August 14
PL 102-90
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
Bill No:
HR 2519
House subcmte hearings completed:
May 3
Bill No:
HR 2426
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 21
House full cmte markup completed:
June 3
House subcmte markup completed:
May 15
H Rpt 102-94
House full cmte markup completed:
May 22
Passed House:
June 6
H Rpt 102-74
Senate subcmte markup completed:
July 10
Passed House:
May 30
Senate full cmte markup completed:
July 11
Senate subcmte markup completed:
September 11
S Rpt 102-107
Senate full cmte markup completed:
September 12
Passed Senate:
July 18
S Rpt 102-147
Conference completed:
September 26
Passed Senate:
September 16
H Rpt 102-226
Conference completed:
October 3
Conference report adopted by House:
October 2
H Rpt 102-236
Conference report adopted by Senate:
October 2
Conference report adopted by House:
October 8
Cleared Congress:
October 3
TRANSPORTATION
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Bill No:
HR 2942
Bill No:
HJ Res 332
House subcmte hearings completed:
June 13
House Full Cmte markup completed:
September 24
House subcmte markup completed:
July 10
H Rpt 102-216
House full cmte markup completed:
July 18
Passed Housed
September 25
H Rpt 101-156
Passed Senate
September 25
Passed House:
July 24
Cleared Congress
September 26
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
May 16
Signed by the president:
September 30
Senate subcmte markup completed:
September 12
PL 102-109
Senate full cmte markup completed:
September 12
S Rpt 102-148
Passed Senate:
September 17
Conference completed:
October 2
FY91 SUPPLEMENTAL-DISASTER ASSISTANCE
H Rpt 102-243
Conference report adopted by House:
October 9
House subcmte markups completed:
Agriculture:
July 11
Commerce:
July 10
Defense:
July 11
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
Energy:
July 11
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
Interior:
July 11
Bill No:
HR 2622
Military Construction:
July 11
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 18
VA-HUD:
July 12
Friday, October 11, 1991
Congressional Monitor
Page 17
House Floor Action
Week of October 7
Week"
SAWYER, D-Ohio, substitute amendment,
that changes the week to be designated to the
week beginning April 12, 1992, agreed to by
Monday, October 7:
unanimous consent
Pro Forma session
H J Res 284 passed in House by voice vote.
(title amended)
HJRes 260
Designate October 1991 as "Italian-Ameri-
Tuesday, October 8:
can Heritage and Culture Month" passed by
voice vote
HR 2698
CONF REPORT: Agriculture, Rural Develop-
ment, Food and Drug Administration, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act agreed
Thursday, October 10:
to by voice vote
Measure is now cleared for Senate action.
HR 2426
CONF REPORT: Military Construction
HR 1470
Strengthen the antitrust laws on vertical
Appropriations Act, 1992 agreed to by voice
price-fixing passed by voice
vote
Measure now cleared for Senate action.
HR 1415
CONF REPORT: Foreign Relations Authori-
Friday, October 11:
zation Act, Fiscal Years 1992 agreed to by
Convenes at 10am
voice vote
HR 1415 is now cleared for the president.
No legislative business is scheduled
Under suspension of the rules
HR 1724
Provide for the termination of the application
of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to Czecho-
slovakia and Hungary passed by voice
Week of October 14
HR 2629
Amend the Small Business Act to assist the
development of small business concerns
owned and controlled by women passed by
voice
Monday, October 14:
HR 3033
Amend the Job Training Partnership Act to
Not in session (Columbus Day holiday)
improve the delivery of services to hard-to-
serve youth and adults began consideration
Tuesday, October 15:
Wednesday, October 9:
HR 3371
Crime bill begin consideration
Under suspension of the rules:
HRes 243
Designating majority membership on certain
HR 1297
Clean Vessel Act begin consideration
standing committees of the House agreed to
HR 2105
Designate "Myrtle Foester Whitmire Na-
by voice vote
tional Wildlife Refuge" begin consideration
HR 3033
Job Training Reform Amendments
[Continued from October 8]
HR 3033, as amended, passed in House by
Wednesday, October 16 &
yea-nay vote: 420-6, under suspension of the
rules (two-thirds vote required)
Balance of the Week:
HR 2942
CONF REPORT: Appropriations for the De-
HR 3371
Crime bill continue consideration
partment of Transportation and related
HR 2950
Highway bill begin consideration (subject to a
agencies for the fiscal year ending Septem-
rule being granted)
ber 30, 1992
HR 2521
FY92 Defense appropriations begin consider-
Conference report agreed to in House by
ation of motion to go to conference
yea-nay vote: 374-49
HR 2369
Establish the Flint Hills Prairie National
Measure is now cleared for Senate action.
Monument begin consideration
HR 3280
Decennial Census Improvement Act of 1991
HR 2508
CONF REPORT: Amend the Foreign Assis-
SAWYER, D-Ohio, unanimous consent that
tance Act of 1961 to rewrite the authorities
the House concur in the Senate amendments,
of that act in order to establish more effec-
agreed to by unanimous consent
tive assistance programs and eliminate obso-
HR 3280 now cleared for the president.
lete and inconsistent provisions, to amend the
SJRes 107
Designate October 15, 1991, as "National
Arms Export Control Act and to redesignate
Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication Day"
that act as the Defense Trade and Export
S J Res 107 passed by voice vote
Control Act, to authorize appropriations for
S J Res 107 now cleared for the president.
HJRes 284
foreign assistance programs for fiscal years
Designate the second week in April as "Na-
1992 and 1993 begin consideration
tional Public Safety Telecommunications
Page 18
Congressional Monitor:
Friday, October 11, 1991
Senate Floor Action
Week of October 7
Measure returned to House for further ac-
tion.
HJRes 230
Designate October 16, 1991, and October 16,
1992, each as "World Food Day" passed by
Monday, October 7:
unanimous consent
Nomination
Clarence Thomas to be an associate Supreme
H J Res 230 is now cleared for the presi-
Court justice continued consideration
dent.
S 1583
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 1991
SJRes 107
Designate October 15, 1991, as "National
COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPOR-
Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication
TATION COMMITTEE en bloc amendments,
Day" passed by unanimous consent
agreed to by unanimous consent
SJRes 160
Designate the week beginning October 20,
S 1583 as amended, passed Senate by unan-
1991 as "World Population Awareness
imous consent
Week" passed by unanimous consent
S 1745
Amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to
S 1823
Amend the Veterans' Benefit and Services
strengthen and improve federal civil rights
Act of 1988 to authorize the Department of
laws, to provide for damages in cases of
Veterans Affairs to use for the operation and
intentional employment discrimination, to
maintenance of the National Memorial Cem-
clarify provisions regarding disparate im-
etery of Arizona funds appropriated during
pact actions
fiscal year 1992 for the National Cemetery
SIMON, D-Ill., motion to close debate (clo-
System passed by voice vote
ture motion) on the MITCHELL, D-Maine,
S 291
San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Set-
motion to proceed to consideration of S 1745.
tlement Act of 1991
(3/5's vote required) (vote to occur on Tuesday,
INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE substi-
October 15, 1991)
tute amendment, agreed to by voice vote
Subsequently, the motion to proceed to
SIMPSON, R-Wyo. (for MCCAIN, R-
consideration of the bill was withdrawn.
Ariz.), technical amendment no. 1254, agreed to
[Continued October 15]
by voice vote
S 291 as amended, passed Senate by voice
vote
Tuesday, October 8:
Nomination
Clarence Thomas to be an associate Supreme
Wednesday, October 9 &
Court justice continued consideration
HR 2508
CONF REPORT: International Cooperation
Thursday, Octobe 10:
Act of 1991 agreed to by yea-nay vote: 61-38
Not in session
Conference report on measure now cleared
for House action.
S 1745
Amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to
Friday, October 11:
strengthen and improve federal civil rights
laws, to provide for damages in cases of
Pro forma session
intentional employment discrimination, to
clarify provisions regarding disparate im-
pact actions
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous consent,
Week of October 14
that the cloture motion (3/5's vote required), to
proceed to the consideration of the bill, on
Tuesday, October 15, 1991, be vitiated, agreed
to by unanimous consent.
Monday, October 14:
[continued Tuesday, October 15]
Not in session (Columbus Day holiday)
S 1193
Technical Amendments to Various Indian
Laws Act of 1991
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous consent,
that the Senate vitiate its previous action of
Tuesday, October 15:
September 24, 1991, when the Senate concurred
Nomination
Clarence Thomas to be an associate Supreme
in the House amendment with an amendment in
Court justice continue consideration (vote
the nature of a substitute, agreed to by unani-
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mous consent
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Wednesday, October 16:
MITCHELL, D-Maine (for INOUYE, D-Ha-
waii), substitute amendment no. 1253, agreed to
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Lows Bwell IV hospital
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Plumbur Bob Gallaham
For cheld
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From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (2 pp.)
10/11/91
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TS
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personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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02b. Letter
From George Bush to Dan Quayle (1 pp.)
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agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
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personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Document No.
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02c. Letter
From George Bush to Thomas S. Foley (1 pp.)
n.d.
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(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
P.RM. Removed as a personal record misfile
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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Date
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Class.
and Type
02d. Letter
From George Bush to Claiborne Pell (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
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7/25/2013
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(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Date
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and Type
02e. Letter
From George Bush to Dante B. Fascell (1 pp.)
n.d.
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S
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P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes I(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
03. Memo
For the President and Mrs. Bush Re: Weekend activities -
10/11/91
(b)(7)(c), (b)(7)(e),
October 11-14, 1991 [redaction] (1 pp.)
(b)(7)(f)
Collection:
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Office of the President
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
October 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
SUBJECT: Weekend activities - October 11-14, 1991
Friday, October 11
30 p.m.
The President and Mrs. Bush depart for Camp David
NO GUESTS/NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
Saturday, October 12
11:30 a.m.
Senator and Mrs. Bennett Johnston (Mary)
accompanied by their son, Hunter Johnston and
his friend, Stephanie Slatten arrive Camp David
for lunch and afternoon tennis.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Potts (Irene) accompanied by
their son and his wife, Dek and Sarah Potts and
their son Stephen III (6 months old) arrive for
lunch and afternoon tennis.
ALL GUESTS DEPART AFTER TENNIS
6:00 p.m
Doro, Sam and Ellie LeBlond and Bobby Koch
arrive by car - OVERNIGHT GUESTS
Sunday, October 13
7.00
a.m.
Chapel Service
OVERNIGHT GUESTS: Doro, Sam and Ellie LeBlond
Bobbie Koch
Monday, October 14
early
Doro, Sam and Ellie Leblond and Bobby Koch
a.m.
depart Camp David by car enroute Washington, D.C.
a.m.
Mrs. Potter Stewart arrives for lunch
12:45 p.m.
The President, Mrs. Bush, and Mrs. Potter Stewart
depart Camp David enroute the Robert Trent Jones
Golf Course, Manassas, Virginia
1:15 p.m.
Marvin Bush will meet the President and Mrs. Bush
The President and Marvin (& 2 others) will play golf.
Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Stewart will follow.
At the conclusion of their game the President, Mrs. Bush,
and Mrs. Potter Stewart depart Manassas, Virginia
enroute the White House.
Page 2
STAFF:
Don Rhodes
Paula Rendon
Ariel De Guzman
Sean Walsh (Press)
Dr. Al Roberts (Doctor)
Major Kim Siniscalchi (Nurse)
Commander Jake Ross, USN (Military Aide)
(b)(7)(c)(e)(f)
MOVIES:
Rambling Rose
Necessary Roughness
Little Man Tate
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
Friday
9:30 - 10:30 meeting of group of 8
VP
Baker
Cheney
Powell
Scowcrfot
Gates
Sununu
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
04. Memo
Memorandum for the Record (4 pp.)
10/21/91
(b)(1)
S
Collection:
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Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
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File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
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90625-004
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2009-0166-S
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
05a. Memo
From Brent Scowcroft to President Bush (3 pp.)
10/10/91
(b)(1)
S
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
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90625-004
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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Date
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and Type
05b. Talking
Points to be Made for Meeting with Secretary General of
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Points
NATO Manfred Woerner (4 pp.)
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Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA)
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile.
11:30am 10/1
Woerner mtg.
REVISED
PARTICIPANTS
U.S.
The President
James A. Baker, III, Secretary of State
John Sununu, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs
Robert Gates, Assistant to the President and Deputy for
National Security Affairs
William H. Taft, IV, Ambassador to NATO
Robert Zoellick, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs
and Counselor
Barry F. Lowenkron, Director for European Security
Affairs
NATO
Manfred Woerner, Secretary General of NATO
John Kriendler, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for
Political Affairs
Roland Wegener, Head of Private Office
Christine Shelly, Deputy Head of Private Office
PARTICIPANTS
U.S.
The President
James A. Baker, III, Secretary of State
John Sununu, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs
Robert Gates, Assistant to the President and Deputy for
National Security Affairs
William H. Taft, IV, Ambassador to NATO
Ray Caldwell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
European Affairs
Barry F. Lowenkron, Director for European Security
Affairs
NATO
Manfred Woerner, Secretary General of NATO
John Kriendler, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for
Political Affairs
Roland Wegener, Head of Private Office
Christine Shelly, Deputy Head of Private Office
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
05c. Report
Government Report (2 pp.)
05/23/91
(b)(1)
S
Collection:
Record Group:
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Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, October 11, 1991 [1]
Date Closed:
7/25/2013
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90625-004
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA)
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
POOL REPORT
Friday, September 11, 1991
Bush meeting with Woerner -- Oval Office
Bush met with NATO Secretary General Manfred Woerner for thirty
minutes in the Oval to discuss the upcoming NATO summit next
month. They sat in high backed chairs, joined by Secretary of
State Baker, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Robert
Zoellick, Chief of Staff Sununu, national security adviser Robert
Gates, and several others.
When your pool was taken in Bush delivered a statement, saying he
would "deviate from the rules" he normally follows at photo ops.
Speaking forcefully and reading from notes, he said:
"In my view Judge Thomas made a very, very powerful and
convincing statement. This decent and honorable man has been
smeared. The statement was strong, but you know the judge was
wrong in one way. He said grave and irreprable damage could not
be corrected. The damage is grave, but his innate decency and
honor is such that even these charges will not do irreparable
damge. Thw American people are fair, they are basically
fair
Today they saw a decent, honest man speaking from the
heart. He should be confirmed, and in my viewq he will be
confirmed, and in the end he will get his good name back."
Your pool asked whether Bush was also interested in hearing Anita
Hill's statement. He replied:
"I am interested in the whole process, and I've said exactly what
I think, and I'm not going to change my mind. I saw honor and
decency there, and I know it when I see it, and so do the
American people.'
The president then waved off further questions and we were
ushered out.
harwood
wall street journal
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 11, 1991.
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The President met with the Secretary General of NATO, Manfred
Woerner, for approximately 30 minutes in the Oval Office. They
discussed the preparations for the November Rome NATO Summit.
They reaffirmed NATO's central role, not only in providing
security and stability, but in the continuing development of a
democratic Europe. The President thanked Secretary General
Woerner for NATO's strong support for his nuclear initiative, in
particular for NATO's endorsement of the decision to withdraw and
destroy all ground-based tactical nuclear weapons. The President
and the Secretary General noted the importance of reaching out to
the new democracies in Europe through deepening NATO's ties to
these countries. The President and Secretary General Woerner
also emphasized the importance of NATO, the European Community
and the CSCE in continuing the positive transformation throughout
Europe.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 11, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH
THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF NATO MANFRED WOERNER
11:34 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: I just want to deviate from the rules of
keeping this open just for a photo op to make a statement about the
proceedings on the Hill.
In my view, Judge Thomas made a very, very powerful and
convincing statement. This decent and honorable man has been
smeared. And his statement was strong. But, you know, the Judge was
wrong in one way. He said grave and inrreparable damage cannot be
corrected. The damage is grave, but his innate decency and honor are
such that even these charges will not do irreparable damage to him.
The American people are fair -- they are basically fair.
And they know character when they see it. And today they saw a
decent, honest man speaking from the heart. And he should be
confirmed. In my view, he will be confirmed. And in the end, he
will get his good name back.
Thank you very much. And now --
Q
Mr. President, are you --
THE PRESIDENT: I'm not going to take any questions.
I've said all I want to say about it.
Q Are you interested in hearing Ms. Hill's comments?
THE PRESIDENT: I am interested in the whole process.
And I've said exactly what I think, and I'm not going to change my
mind. I saw honor and decency there. And I know it when I see it,
and so do the American people.
Thank you all very much.
Q
Do you think he's going to withdraw?
THE PRESIDENT: I've answered all the questions I'm
going to answer. Thank you.
Let there be no doubt.
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October 9, 1991
Dear John,
Thanks for your note on your visit to the USSR.
I hope we can work with them on oil matters and on
many other areas as well.
I hope you formally share your views on your visit
with State, Treasury, Agriculture etc.
Warm Regards,
G Bl
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
cc: IN & OUT
WASHINGTON. D.C.
John Sununu
Brent Scowcroft
Patty Presock
The Honorable John D. Macomber
Chairman and President
Export-Import Bank of the
United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
(From John Macomber)
Mr. President:
My trip to Moscow that I mentioned
to you briefly a week ago Friday
turned out very well. You, better
than anyone, understand their
economic problems, but I think there
is an opportunity for us to be of
real help in their oil and gas
production.
I think they are now willing to
guarantee our credits with "production
payments" based on their hard currency
sales. If so, this represents a
real breakthrough and a great oppor-
tunity for American companies.
Best,
John
Oct. 1, 1991
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Office Of The Governor-General
Belmopan,
Cuyo District, Belixe,
Central America.
October 11, 1991
President George Bush
President of the United States of America
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
The White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
I do want to express my personal appreciation for that very
delightfully attractive present which you SO very kindly sent me
with your charming brother, Mr. Prescott Bush and Mrs. Bush.
I have the honour to thank you too, Mr. President, for your
warm Congratulations and Sentiments expressed on the occasion of
the Tenth Anniversary of Belizean Independence. The Presence of
such distinguished representation from the United States of America
contributed much towards the success of this year's celebrations.
Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my continued
highest esteem.
Minita E. Gordon
DR. DAME MINITA E. GORDON
Governor-General of Belize
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October 7, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER B. FORTER
FROM:
ANDREW SIEGRS
SUBJECT: Susan Page's remarks at the Kennedy School
Susan Page, Newsday's White House Correspondent, spoke at
the Kennedy School on Tuesday, October lat. In her remarks,
entitled "President Bush and the Demise of the White House
Press Corps," she argued President Bush exerts unprecedented
control over reporting from the White House.
Ms. Page observed that the Bush team influences the press
in a different (and more subtle) way than past Administrations.
The Reagan White House's press strategy, for example, focused
on limiting access to the President and "staging" pictures for
the evening news. These efforts to control the press, however,
were frequently undermined by that White House's inability to
stop leaks.
In contrast to the Reagan White House, according to Ms.
Page, factors. President Bush's influence on the news is based on two
President Bush is extraordinarily accessible. In three
years, George Bush has held three times the number of
press conferences Ronald Reagan held in eight years. Ms.
Page noted, "If you have a question, and are willing to
wait two weeks, you will have an opportunity to ask the
President about it yourself.'
President Bush cuts off access to Senior White House
Officials. This White House staff rarely leaks, lacks the
infighting of previous staffs, and is relatively junior.
These factors, combined with the fact the President has
made it clear he will not tolerate leaks, have made White
House staff members notoriously poor sources. Ms. Page
said the tight secrecy surrounding the President's recent
nature of his White House.
nuclear weapons proposal again demonstrated the leak-proof
President Bush has exerted enormous influence over the content
By dealing with the press in this way, Ms. Page claimed,
of the news. The President and his staff, in effect, present a
"sclid front" to reporters. Ms. Page noted that today a whole
range of stories concerning the process and deliberations
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behind White House decision making can no longer be written.
Reporters are generally unable to exploit differences between
staff members to elicit material for "insider" articles.
Another effect of this "solid front" is that it forces the
press to seek outside sources. with opposing viewpoints seldom
emerging from the White House, MS. Page noted that reporters
must views. contact outside experts in order to hear conflicting
Finally, Ms. Page stated that Marlin Fitzwater's pop-
ularity with the White House press corps further hindered the
quality of reporting. Because the press corps generally likes
Mr. Fitzwater, they are unwilling to pressure him for the in-
formation they are not receiving from other staff members.
The Secretary of Labor
Washington, D.C. 20210
10-11-91
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decency and honor are such that even these charges will not do irreparable
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Today they saw a decent, honest man.
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AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN N. DOGGETT, III
REGARDING THE ALLEGATIONS OF ANITA HILL
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Before me, Toby D. Reece a notary public in and for Travis county,
Texas, on this day personally appeared John N. Doggett, III, known to me to be a credible
person, who having been by me first duly sworn, upon his oath deposes and says:
My name is John N. Doggett, Ш and I work and live in Austin, Texas. 1 graduated
from Yale Law School in 1972 and was a classmate of Clarence Thomas during his first
year at Yale. I also know Anita Hill from the early 1980s when we were both working
and living in Washington, DC.
I practiced law an a legal services attorney In Connecticut and California from 1972
to 1979. From 1976 to 1979, I was the Director of the Office of Legal Services of the State
Bar of California In San Francisco. In June, 1979, I left the State Bar of California to
attend Harvard Business School. I graduated from Harvard with an MBA degree in June
of 1981 and moved to Washington, DC in August, 1981 to begin working as a manage-
ment consultant for McKinsey & Company, Inc. In February, 1983, I left McKinney to
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create my own international management consulting practice in Washington, DC. I
moved to Austin in March of 1989 and am now the president of an International
management consulting group that 1 formed. I am also an Adjunct Assistant Professor
of International Management and Marketing at the Graduate School of Business of the
University of Texas at Austin, & member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Austin-
San Antonio Corridor Council, Inc. and the President of the Harvard Business School
Club of Austin.
1 first met Anita Hill in 1982 at a gathering of African-American lawyers on Capitol
Hill. During this initial meeting llearned that she worked with Harry Singleton and had
worked with Clarence Thomas at the Department of Education. As a former classmate
and advisor to first year Black law students at Yale, I was excited to learn that Harry was
in Washington, and asked Aruta to pass along a note to him and my business card.
My contact with Anita was relatively limited during the year and a half that I knew her
bofore she moved to Oklahoma. 1 isthed with her on Uie telephone approximately three
or four times and saw her at one or two other meetings. ] also ran into her in the
Lincoln Park area of Capitol Hill once when I was jogging. During this same period, I
had lunch with Clarence Thomas, visited him at BBOC and talked with him on the
telephone and ran into him on the street at least three times
with Harry Singleton. During our conversations, 1 found her to be a friendly person who
In all of my conversations with Anita, my primary Interest was In communicating
expressed an interest in getting to know me better. When we both realized that we lived
near each other in the Lincoln Park area, we agreed that It would make sense to and
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together some time for a drink or dinner. While we did agree to have dinner once during
the time we both were in Washington, we never in fact had dinner due a conflict in my
schedule. In fact, notwithstanding that we were neighbors, I never went out with her
or dated her during the two years that we were both in Washington.
Based upon my observations of Ms. Hill during this period, she appeared to be a
reasonably happy, very outgoing women who very much wanted to be part of Clarence
and Henry's Inner circle of friends. She appeared to be frustrated that she was not
accepted by that group as being "one of them." I felt that she was very interested in
finding someway to get into their inner circle and I determined early on that I was not
interested in being her vehicle of opportunity.
The last time I saw Anita Hill was at a going-away party that her friends held for
her at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel on K Street just before she left for Oral Roberts Law
School. During this party, she said that she wanted to talk to me In private. When we
shouldn't lead an women and then let them down.' When she made that statement, I
moved to a corner of the room, she said: "I am very disappointed in you. You really
had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. When I asked her what she meant,
for me not to have dinner with her or to try to get to know her better. She said that my
she stated that she had assumed that I was Interested in her. She said that it was wrong
actions hurt her feelings and that I shouldn't lead women on like that.
Quite frankly, I was stunned by her statement and told her that I falt that her
comments were totally uncalled for and completely unfounded. I relterated that I had
indication that I might be romantically interested in her in the future. I also stated that any
never expressed a romantic Interest in her and had done nothing to give her
the fact that I lived three or four blocks away from her but never came over to her house
or romantic interest in her. I came away from her going-away party feeling that she was
or invited her to my condominium should have been a clear sign that I had no personal
her romantically.
somewhat unstable and that in my case, she had fantasied about my being interested in
In Washington did he mention any personal interest in Anita Hill or any other were
in friends. At no time during the seven and a half years that Clarence Thomas and I us
While I am not a close personal friend of Clarence Thomas, I do consider
acted made it very clear that she wanted to get to know me on a social and personal level and
fact, he never talked about sex or pornographic films. Anita Hill, on the other woman. hand,
know victim of sexual harassment. She also made it very clear that she was very proud was to
in a way that is, in my opinion, totally at odds with her claims that she the
Clarence Thomas and to have worked with him. In fact, she me the
observations impression that and she conversations was a more with important Clarence member Thomas. of his staff than was justified gave by my
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It was my opinion at the time and is my opinion now that Ms. Hill's fantasies
about my sexual interest in her were an Indication of the fact that she was having a
problem with "being rejected" by men she was attracted to, Her statements and actions
in my presence during the time when she alleges that Clarence Thomas harassed her
were totally inconsistent with her current descriptions and are, in my opinion, yet another
example of her ability to fabricate the idea that someone was interested in her when in
fact no such interest existed.
John N. Duggett
Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the said John N. Doggett, this 10th day of
October, 1991, to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
My commission expires 1/7 , 1995
TODY a RESON
MY consestion I
January 7, 1996
Toh D.Reeve
Toby A. Resce
He asked me to go out socially.
Declined the invitation to go out
at time very good working
relationship uncomfortable w/ idea and told him so.
thought he would abandon his social suggestion; however, to
her regret the following few weeks continually asked her to go out.
pressed her to justify why she would not go out
working relationship becamed more strained
when Judge Thomas used work situations to discuss sex.
On these occasions he would call her into his office
or because of time pressures go to lunch after brief
discusson of work then turn conversation to sex
talked about pornographic material
he graphically told of own sexual prowess
she told him she did not want to talk about this
efforts to change subject were rarely successful
when he was made chair of eeoc
it appeared that the sexual overtures had ended and
for first months at eeoc there were no sexual conversations
however during the fall and winter and 1982 these began again
the comments were random and ranged from pressing her about
why she didn't go out w/ him to remarks about her personal
appearance.
some day she would have to tell him the real reason she wouldn't
go out with him.
continued pressure
he commented on what she was wearing (whether it made her more
or less attractive. always in his inner office
gross
incidents
pubic hair size of penis
oral sex
Jan 83 looking for another job.
Feb 83 hospitalized for 5 days for pain (stress from job)
once out of hosp more committed to finding another job
Spring 83 an oppty to teach at ORU opened up. The Dean inquired
whether she would want to teach there . Agreed to take the job
in large part to escape the pressure from judge thomas.
when she informed him she was leaving ....his response
no longer have an excuse for not going out with him.
she told him she would not do so
he invited her to dinner
she declined
he assured that it was a professional courtesy only
she agreed to accept at the end of a working day
on last day of her employment
she had dinner w/ ct
went directly from work to a restaurant
talked about her work at Education and eeoc
he told her that he was pleased with all except for a speech she did for
him at the ofc of civil rights
then made a comment: if she ever told anyone of his behaviour - it would
ruin his career. This was not an apology or an explanation.
frm 1983 until today has seen thomas only twice
once to get a reference
another at a Tulsa public appearance
he called her at home
he called without reaching her
and she returned the call and didn't reach him
only after agonizing decided on this course
may have used poor judgment early on
and recognized that telling could affect future
the course that she took seemed the better as well as
the easier approach.
declined any comment to newspapers
later when senate staff asked
felt she had a "duty to report"
no personal vendetta against ct
seeking only to provide committe information they requested
took no initiative to tell anyone but when asked by
representatives of committee felt had to tell truth
....
could not keep
silent
Oct 11th the
Perry -
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politicos this Morning. There
are 2 Fund-raises for the
Presidential mony. One 10 Dallas
One is Houston The problem
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Juan Williams
Open Season on Clarence Thomas
The phone calls came throughout
During the hearings: on this nomi-
mer atter the nomination; and even in
two of the 100 members of the Senate
September. Did Clarence Thomas ever
nation Thomas was subjected to a
her, statement to the FBI never
are female. The article, finan amazing
take money from the South African
glaring double standard. When he did
charged Thomas with sexual harass-
leap of illogic, concluded that if a
government? Was he under orders
not answer questions that former nom-
ment but "talked about [his] behavior.
woman had been on the Judiciary Com-
from the Reagan White House when
inees David Souter and Anthony Ken-
Sen. Paul Simon, an all out opponent
mittee, more. attention would have
he criticized civil rights leaders? Did he
nedy did not answer, he was pilloried
of Thomas, has said there is no 'evi-
been given to Professor Hill's report.
beat his first wife? Did I know anything
for his evasiveness. One opponent tes-
dence that her turning him down in any
But attention was given to what she
about expense account charges he filed
tified that her basis for opposing him
way, harmed her and he later recom-
said. A full investigation took place.
for out of town speeches? Did he say
was his lack of judicial experience. She
mended her for a job as a law profes-
Why would a woman senator not have
that women don't want equal pay for
did not' know that Supreme Court
sor Hill did say that because Thomas
reached the conclusion that what took
equal work? And finally, one exasperat-
justices such as liberal icons Earl War-
was her boss, she felt "the pressure
place didinot rise to the velnecessary
ed voice said: Have you got anything
ren and Felix Frankfurter, as well as
was such that I was going to have to
to delay the vote on Thomas in the
on your tapes we can use to stop
current Chief Justice William Rehn-
submit in order tolcontinue getting
committee or to deny him confirma-
Thomas.
quist, had no judicial experience before
good assignments." But by her own
tion?
The calls came from staff members
taking a seat on the high court.
account she never did submit and con-
To listen to or read some news
working for Democrats on the Senate
Even the final vote of the Senate
tinued to get first rate assignments.
reports on Thomas over the past
Judiciary Committee. They were call-
Judiciary Committee on whether to
The bottom line, then, is that Senate
month is, to discover a monster, of a
ing me because several articles written
recommend Thomas for confirmation
staffers have found their speck of mud
man, totally unlike the human being full
about Thomas have carried my byline.
When was working asia White House
turned into a shameless assault on
to fling at Clarence Thomas in an
of sincerity, confusion, and struggles
correspondent in the early '80s, I had
Thomas by the leading lights of pro-
alleged sexual conversation between
whom I saw as a reporter who watched
gressive Democratic politics. For ex-
two adults. This is not the Senate
him for some 10 years. He has been
gotten to know Thomas as a news
ample, in an incredibly bizarre act,
Judiciary Committee finding out that
conveniently transformed into a mon-
source and later wrote along profile of
Chairman Joseph Biden stood up after
Hugo Black had once been in the Ku
ster about whom it, is) fair to say
him.
a full slate of testimony and said Thom-
Klux Klan (he had, and was nonethe-
anything, to whom it is fair to do
The desperate search for ammuni-
as would make a "solid justice," but
BY WASHINGTON
less confirmed). This is not the Judi-
anything. President Bush may be pack-
tion to shoot down Thomas has turned.
then voted against him anyway
mation about Thomas. Thomas had
ciary Committee finding that the nom-
ing the court with conservatives, but
the 102 days since President Bush
by releasing a sealed affidavit contain-
At the time of the vote; two of the
inee is an ideologue incapable of
that is another argument, larger than
nominated him for a seat on the Sü-
ing an allegation that had been investi
hired Hill for two jobs in Washington.
committee Democrats later explained
bringing a fair and open mind to the
Clarence Thomas. In pursuit of abuses
preme Court into a liberal's nightmare.
gated by the FBI, reviewed by Thom
Hill said the Senate staffers who
deliberations of the court. This slimy.
by conser vative president the liberals
Here is indiscriminate, mean-spirited
to me, the members of the Judiciary
as's opponents and supporters on the
called her were specifically interested
exercise orchestrated in the form of
have become the abusive monsters.
mudslinging supported by the so-called
Committee figured it would make no
Senate committee and put aside as
in talking about rumors involving sex-
leaks of an affidavit to the Leadership
Sen. Charles E. Grassley said on the
champions of fairness: liberal politi-
difference, since Thomas had the votes
inconclusive and insufficient to warrant
ual harassment She had no credible
cians, unions, civil rights groups and
to gain confirmation from the full Sen-
Conference on Civil Rights is an abuse
Senate floor Tuesday that the smears
further investigation or stop the com-
evidence of Thomas's involvement in
ate. So, they decided; why not play.
of the Senate confirmation process, an
heaped on Thomas amounted to the
women's organizations. They have
mittee's final vote.
any sexual harassment, but she was
abuse of Senate rules and an unfor-
worse treatment of a, nominee I've
been mindlessly led into mob action
along with the angry roar coming from
But that fair process and the intense
prompted to say he had asked her out
givable abuse of a human being named
seen in 11 years in the Senate." Sen.
against one man by the Leadership
the Leadership Conference? Thomas
and mentioned pornographic movies to
will win, and the vote will embarrass
questioning Thomas faced in front of
Clarence Thomas.
Dennis eConcini said it "is inconceiv-
Conference on Civil Rights. Moderate
her. She rejected him as a jerk, but
and liberal senators, operating in the
Bush and leave the Leadership Con-
the committee for over a week were
Further damaging is the blood in-
able, it is unfair and I can't imagine
said she never felt her job was threat-
proud tradition of men such as Hubert
ference feeling that they were heard,"
not enough for members of the staffs
the-water response from reputable
anything more unfair to the man." And
ened by him, The never touched her,
Humphrey and Robert Kennedy, have
of Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and
news operations, notably National Pub-
Sen: Orrin G. Hatch described the
explained one senator on the commit-
and she followed him to subsequent
lic Radio. They have magnified every
entire week's performance as a "last-
allowed themselves to become spon-
tee.
Howard Metzenbaum. In addition to
jobs and even had him write references
question about Thomas into an indict-
ditch attempt to smear the judge.'
sors of smear tactics that have histori-
Now the Senate has extended its
calls to me and toipeople at the Equal
for her.
ment and sacrificed journalistic balance
Sadly, that's right.
cally been associated with the gutter
attacks on fairness, decency and its
Employment Opportunity Commission,
Hill never filed any complaint
and integrity for a place in the mob.
politics of a Lee Atwater or crazed
own good name by averting its eyes
they were pressing a former EEOC
against Thomas; she never mentioned
The New York Times rana front page
Juan Williams writes for Outlook
right-wing -promoters like Sen: Jo-
while someone in a position.to leak has
employee, University of Oklahoma law
the problem to reporters for The Post
article about "Sexism" and the Senate"
and The Washington Post
seph McCarthy.
corrupted the entire hearing process
professor Anita Hill, for negative infor-
during extensive interviews this sum-
that gave space to complaints that only
Magazine.
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How It Came to This
Squandered Credibility
Now, at last, perhaps even Wash-
about srespectful treatment of women
actual dishonesty, Thomas made himself
ington, which is usually thellast to learn,
Achilles had heel and so, it seems,
That hardly means, of course, that
and not be laughed out of the chamber.)
vulnerable to the kind of attack under
the doubt That is aibenefit more likely
does Clarence Thomas In the end, the
even about itself, will at least dimly
It came to this when Sen. John Warn-
Thomas is lying about Hill It just
to go to one whose achievements are
which he now Asking to be judged
understand the radical damage done to
struggle against poverty and parental
er (R-Va:) said he against Bork
means he cannot rely on his goodwill
widely recognized and whose character
by his background rather than this con-
public life by the Bork confirmation
abandonment, the discipline of the stern
because he did not "get satisfactory
and record for honesty to wend his way
is otherwise unimpeachable. Thomas is
victions Pin Point, Ga., rather than
scandal. When that campaign turned
but loving nuns, the triumph of college
out of this mess:
answers' to questions he put to Bork in
not that person.
his constitutional thinking he made the
and=then school, the various and
political differences into occasions for
private. (Having waited three months,
Washington at the moment is one
The irony IS that Hill has provided
vague question of "character" every;
moral assaults, and was crowned with
prestigious federal offices-none of this
the saw Bork three hours before the vote
vast playground where adults, instead
Thomas with the one thing he most
thing, which made anything relevant,
amounts to what the needs most and
success, the downward ratchet of civility
and talked vacuously for 10 minutes.)
of children, stand around and point
sorely lacked: texture. He was the
and made him comprehensively vulnera-
clicked many times.
what, with some arrogance, he has
It came to this when the smearing of
fingers at each other: It's your fault.
purported ideologue who, when it came
ble.
Watching the stomach spec
John was done by leaking confi-
squandered himself: his redibility.
No, it's your fault. The game this time
to this confirmation hearings, suddenly
This dismal outcome was foreor
And now, in the court of public
has a record number of players. In
tacle of the ruining of Clarence Thomas,
dential reports accusing Tower of,
had no ideological convictions. Thom-
dained when Bush chose to construe the
Americans far from this sick city must
among other things, drunkenness and
opinion, Thomas faces a hanging judge.
addition to Republicans and Democrats,
as's no matter-what smile, his passion
Bork episode the way, most career
Why's that? Because in the battle of
be wondering, "How did it come to this?"
sexual harassment at times and places
women and are going at it as well
about being devoid of passion- all this;
Washingtonians/did- that ideas
credibilities between Thomas and Anita
We must also include those who blame
Well:
when Tower was not present.
somehow, was made more explicit by
are trouble, and certainly not the sort of
F. Hill, Thomas has almost none. Hill,
It came to this when the anti Bork
Trashing the truth is now SO natural;
the Senate Judiciary Committee and its
Hill's charges.
so unremarked in Washington that there
thing "realists" fight for. So Bush sent
chairman, the hapless Joseph Biden
What do we find? Some unsettling
mob obtained from a Washington mov-
ie rental records of Borks trentals
were only, worldly. smirks and shrugs
before the Judiciary Committee an emp-
(D-Del) So let us stipulate that every
things: Thomas's denigration of his own
when George Bush began the Thomas
tv suit named Souter (If what were at
hoping to find embarrassing stuff and
Thomas
cannot
named is culpable and move on to
sister Land her need for: welfare his
saga by saying two things he and every-
stake were the Supreme Court of Ku
someone not yet. mentioned: George
found instead to their bitter disappoint
opposition to affirmative action and his
one else knows are untrue Thom
wait, Bush might
rely on his goodwill
Bush:
explanation of why he remained friend-
ment! that Bork's tastes run to Fred
as is the person best qualified for the
Perhaps we are in a period when
Thomas, the Bush administration
Astaire.
ly with a lobbyist for South Africa: The
It came to this when Planned Par-
Supreme Court, and that his race was
things must get squalid before they can
and record for
and the mation find themselves in the
man really represented the puppet
enthood and other liberal lobbies ran
irrelevant to his selection Then con
get decent. Perhaps Americans shall
current x(because the president nomi-
homelands again?
nated a thinly qualified candidate to the
No more than you do I. know the
anti-Bork ads containing mendacities SO
tinuing an execrable practice of the
now achieve the critical mass of disgust
gross that, had they concerned grocer-
Reagan administration, Bush put Thom-
Perhaps there will be a cleansing back-
honest to wend his
Supreme Court Instead of seeking the
truth about Thomas and Hill. But the
ies, no newspaper or broadcaster would
as into the hands of private-sector lobby
lash, complete with term limits, against
way out of this
very best person for the as he
overall impression of Clarence Thomas,
ists.
incumbents. It is simply not neces
disingenuously insisted Bush instead
the message of the man. is that he has
have used them.
They are "experts" on everything
sary-we can choose otherwise-for
sought a: black conservative There
noimessage. He ista hider, a smuggled
It came to this when Sen. Howell
the Judiciary Committee to be the per
mess.
Heflin (D-Ala.), who, ludicrously, has
except anything that should matter,
aren't a lot of them in the first place
personality a man at war with who he
such as ideas, constitutional
manent plaything of Joe Biden, who has
and even fewer who by dint of experi
is and what he thinks he ought to be
chaired the whitewashing Ethics Com-
like that These expediters, who sellito
presided, grinning over the degradation
lethally believable on television and
ence and reputation are unarguably
Hill's charges only add to that imprés
mittee (does the name Alan Cranston
clients their access to the White House
of the confirmation process.
bristling, with endorsements from
Supreme Court material. Into that lat-
sion: They sit, heavy as lead, on one
ring a' bell?); lied, saying he voted?
and Congress, do not want to fight for
Let us not, yet, question Anita Hill's
friends and colleagues, has accused
ter category, Clarence Thomas does
side of the Clarence Thomas scale. On
against Bork because 'the history of his
anything because they do not want to
sincerity, in making her charges, or
Thomas of what amounts to sexual
not fall.
the other, is the feather of his shadowy
life and his present lifestyle indicated
a
fight with anyone wielding power. After
question the accuracy of them, as mem-
harassment Thomas essentially says
Indeed, all Thomas had going for him
record.
fondness for the unusual, the unconven
fall, next month these lobbyists will be
ory serves her, 10 years; after the
the lady's a liar. Maybe she is. But then
was the saga of his life: From that, we
Anita F. Hill may not be telling the
tional and the strange." Of course Heflin
lobbying senators about grazing fees or
alleged events. But let us note how late
Thomas also, says he never spent
were supposed to deduce that this was:
truth. Anita F Hill may just be mis-
did not -he could not-provide a shred
textile imports or whatever else they
they have leaked into what has become
moment of his life discussing the Roe
a man of oaken character. Now that
taken. Anita F. Hill may yet be proven
of evidence for this "fondness."
areby then being paid to believe in:
of Biden's process.
Wade abortion decision.
character has been challenged
wrong in some way. But if; ultimately;
(If the smearing Heflin dislikes being
Soon these clever philistines had
The two may not seem linked and in
Time will, perhaps, tell the truth, and
challenged, moreover, by someone
the truthfulness of her charges against
called a liar, let me paraphrase for him
Thomas before the Judiciary Commit-
some lawyerly way they probably are
Adlai Stevenson: If Heflin will quit tell-
the importance, of the charges. But
much like himself. Professor Hill, who
Clarence Thomas comes down to noth-
tee, cringing and groveling and-to his.
not. But in the erratic mind of this
nothing can still the suspicion that even
is also black, was as poor as Clarence
ing more than a credibility battle,
ing lies about good people, I will quit
credit-suffering "self-loathing as he
observer and in the minds of countless
telling the truth about him The fact that
if the truth does matter for a moment,
Thomas For sheer credentials of that
Thomas cannot win win clean and
said; under oath; such things as: He has
others; a man who spent days upon
that moment will be fleeting aberra-
sort-never mind her poise-a more
big and without a doubt, the way a
he is regarded as an ethicist says all that
never even discussed. the Supreme
days before the Senate Judiciary Com-
convincing accuser would be hard to
tion in a: city becoming increasingly
Supreme Court nominee should. In that
needs to be said about today's Senate in
Court's 1973 abortion ruling. Having
mittee professing not to have thought
find. But if the charge cannot be proved
which Ted Kennedy can wax indignant
carnivorous as it becomes decreasingly
event, he will goito the Supreme Court
been coached into apparent inanity or
about one of the most controversial
or disproved, it will be a question of
serious about governance
as soiled goods-in which case it's best
legal cases of his time is not believable.
whether Thomas is to get the benefit of
for us all that he not go at all!
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His Words and Hers
BOSTON It was her word versus
It was her word his. They took
Date rape, battered women's de-
The militantly feminist comments
boy to boy) condition the way we react
not, I think; a ticular arrangement
his Just a he said, she said sort of thing,
his without telling the rest of us about
fense, sexual assault. With each modest
on Anita Hill's charges against Clar-
to one another as adults I have
of the glands but our long, odious
as Sen John Danforth had put it. dis-
hers.
change in attitude and law, there has
ence Thomas fall on this male ear as
learned, for instance, why women are
history of anonymous character assas-
missing the "October, Surprise," the
Would it have been better if Hill had
been a stunning overreaction on the part
follows: The charges are evidently
often, from a male point of view
sination, which in American politics 15
indirect in making requests; and why
had its last great workout in the Joe
#
"smear campaign, the "eleventh hour
gone public earlier? Sure, although-any-
of many men: Where women feel vul
true, but even if not evidently
accusation of sexual harassment that
one who wonders why she was reluctant
nerable male assault, menfeelvulner-
true, sufficiently typical of hazards
the kind of rough teasing that is a
Carthy years. Reputations were
had thrown Clarence Thomas's sure
can listen to the messages on her tele
able to a woman's accusation.
regularly faced by women in the work-
familiar feature of male friendships can
wantonly destroyed by the dozens on
thing into full disarray.
phone tape. Did the senators have any
Rape is still vastly underreported.
place to be presumed
bevery offensive.to women.
the basis of whispered information to
Who was this "she" anyway? The
legitimate reason for protecting Thom-
If is further charged that the skep-
Even with my consciousness thus
which no face was attached and no
1 wice as many men kill their wives as
senators who found her "credible" called
as privacy? Sure, FBI files are full of
tical handling of Professor Hill charg-
raised, however. I can't pretend to see
rebuttal possible. We know enough
wives kill husbands. Sexual harassment
her Professor Anita Hill. The others
scurrilous attacks.
es of sexual harassment by the Senate
the sexual harassment issue from the
about the human capacity for delusion,
remains as widespread as it is hard to
called her "the woman, or this lady," or
But anvone with half an investigative
Judiciary Committee is an example of
female angle; and I am prepared to
malice, and fantasy to be exceedingly
prove. Yet when a Willie Smith is arrest-
even, in the strange case of Sen. Alan
eye open could have discovered that
'male bonding or clubbiness, ex
ed, how many men think: Any woman
admit that I may miss the point of this
cautious with any secretive charges,
Simpson, the lady who was lured
Anita Hill was "no kook, as Sen. Paul
plained not ideals of fairness or due
case as badly as think some women
on any matter, whatever the underly-
could accuse me. When a battered wife
Before Anita Hill stepped into her
Simon put-it. And anyone doing his job,
process but by the fact that males
are missing it
ing issues; and whatever the sex of the
who killed her husband is grantediclem-
outnumber females in the U.S. Senate
televised Oklahoma classroom, meas-
should have understood that this is a
ency, how many think: It's open season
To begin with, the male approach to
accuser.
ured and earnest, dignified and strained,
subject that deserved as much attention
98 to 2.
n.husbands. And when Clarence Thom-
resolving a conflict of testimony ("you
And above all, the charge of sexual
the Senate's Judiciary Committee had
as Douglas Ginsburg. tokes of marijua-
Once again, in other words, recov-
as is hit with charge, how many think:
did it"; "oh, no, I didn t") is face-to-face
harassment-whether you want to
simply dismissed her. Before Professor
na.
ering male chauvinists find themselves
You can't even ask a girl out anymore.
confrontation, the test of credibility
fine it as crime or misconduct or
Hill said, It is an unpleasant issue. It is
This portrait of men in power is not
up against what might be called the
the Framers of the Constitution (ad
both leaves much to be desired in
In real life, false accusations are few,
an ugly issue, they had decided to deal
very pretty. Capitol Hill is not just a
Thurber barrier the ancient "war be-
mittedly all male) believed in. Appar-
precise definition A legal system is
place where you can bounce checks with
maybe even fewer than false acquittals.
with her charges the old-fashioned way.
tween and women' portrayed in
ently, however, Anita Hill was eager,
valuable only insofar as it achieves
impunity and criminate without fear
But in fantasy life, they are the reverse
the memorable cartoons of the New
Among themselves.
to avoid confrontation with Judge
independence. of subjective percep-
Any way. you cut it, some of these
of the law. (Civil rights laws don't apply
discrimination story lines of the time,
Yorker wit. James Thurber: Only to-
there.) It a place where men can-listen
the female pit bull attack on the ankle of
day we have a war of perceptions,
Thomas, and at first even reluctant to
judgments and interests; wheth
men-had known since September
bendentified to members of the Senate
er racial, sexual, ethnic; class, or-what
that the former head of the civil rights
to Clarence Thomas's straight faced
innocent man.
because from the male side of the
Judiciary Committee as the source of
not.
enforcement agency was accused of VIO
claim that he had no opinion on abortion,
Her word'is not always the right one.
Thurber barrier, I can assure such
Sexual harassment seems especially
lating a woman's civil rights. Any way
and then question Anita Hill's credibility.
The chore of proving in public what
commentators as Rep. Pat Schroeder
her unsettling charges against him.
The alternative to confrontation.is the
dependent not on any single overt act
you run the sequence of events, they
If these men kept the lid on the
happened in private remains as difficult
and my old friend Mary McGrory, the
had known before the committee vote
charges of sexual harassment, however,
as ever. There is no assurance that
columnist, that they have it almost
impeachment of credibility by attacks
but on the subjective reaction of the
that a Supreme Court nominee had been
it was not just to protect Clarence
airing Anita Hill's charges and Clarence
entirely wrong.
on the complainant's character or rep-
victim. How many requests for a date,
Thomas counter charges would lead to
utation; but in cases of alleged sexual
in what tone of voice, accompanied by
accused of sexual harassment as defined
Thomas. To many, Anita Hill is their
As it happens, there is an interest
misconduct, that approach quickly
what other remarks relating to sex, 1
by that court.
worst nightmare. The woman who could
a crisp, clean-cut winner.
ing and growing literature on the diffi-
makes women go ballistic with rage
cross what clear boundary between
But like businessmen running a pri-
come oriding out of the past waving a
But it was not for the all-male Senate
culties men and women commonly ex-
So where does that leave us?
unlawful or boorish conduct and con-
vate corporation they handled this "deli-
charge. False, of course; or maybe true.
committee to silence "her word before
periencel in making themselves
cate: matter" discreetly, among their
it was spoken in public. At the eleventh
understood by one another even as
To males schooled in any code of
duct whose propriety men and women
Women have always lived with a
own kind. Why, Arlen Specter, the very
sense of vulnerability. They have been
hour and the fifty ninth minute these
intimates. In this literature men and
honor able conduct, nothing is. more
may differ about?
vulnerable to trape, to harassment, to
senators finally heard, loud and clear,
women are pictured rather as some-
contemptible than furtive charges in-
If sexual harassment is to be a
model of judiciousness had gone to Clar-
ence homas in person, eveball to eye:
abuse; on the street, at work, even at
the voices of women. The women they
one once pictured England and Ameri-
jurious to someone's reputation. When
crime, if must meet some recognized
ca: two peoples divided by a common
the accuser cannot or will not confront
tests of legal objectivity. That may
ball, and gotten.a forceful denial: Dennis
home. Slowly, they have won some tools
represent.
DeConcini had "made the judgment,
of defense In the shouting match of
His word, her word. This is our word
language. have myself greatly profit-
the accused, my reaction is to doubt or
seem to women a "male" fetish, but in
right or wrong, that he was credible to
his word against hers, it is not always or
to Congress: Listen up.
ed from reading how different stvles of
discount the charges. That is perhaps
the light of some pretty disturbing
me.
only his that is heard.
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bonding in childhood (girl to-girl VS:
a "male" reaction; but the reason is
history hardly frivolous.
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October 11, 1991
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Dear David:
I recently suggested that a young woman named
London. Elizabeth Wise check in with you when she arrives in
Both Barbara and I have known her for several years,
and she worked very closely with both of us. She is
very, very bright. She has done well in all her
pursuits, and she is totally reliable.
I suggested to her that you may have some ideas or
advice, since she will be looking for work in London.
Barbara joins me in sending our warmest regards.
Sincerely,
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 11, 1991
PERSONAL AND UNOFFICIAL
Dear Ray:
If a young woman named Elizabeth Wise checks in there
looking for full or part-time work, please ask
someone to talk to her.
She is very, very bright. She worked for Barbara
for some time, and all in all she is very special.
She was here the other day and I told her to pop in
at the Embassy, recognizing, of course, that there
might be no openings of any kind.
Keep up the great work.
Warm regards,
Sincerely,
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American Ambassador
London
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named Elizabeth Wise check talk in there to her looking for full or
If prt a time girl work please ask someone to
She is very very bright worked for Barbara for some time and
all in all she is very special
She Embassy was here recognizing the other of day course and that I told there her might to pop be in no on opening the of
any kind.
Keep up the great work.
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