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Originally Processed With FOIA(s):
FOIA Number:
2009-0166-S
2024-0050-S
FOIA
MARKER
This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin: Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
OA/ID Number:
90665
Folder ID Number:
90665-008
Folder Title:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 [1]
Stack:
Row:
Section:
Shelf:
Position:
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O
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01. Log
White House Telephone Log [redaction] (3 pp.)
3/31/92
(b)(6)
02a. Outline
Re: Photo Opportunities with Departing Members of the National
3/30/92
(b)(1)
Security Council Staff [originally closed as 01a] (2 pp.)
02b. Talking Points Re: Points To Be Made at Photo Opportunity [originally closed as
n.d.
(b)(1)
01b] (1 pp.)
03a. Letter
Kohler to Colleagues,
3/30/92
(b)(1)
Re: [as you know, President Yeltsin. [originally closed as 02a]
(1 pp.)
03b. Letter
Re: Draft Letter form Chancellor Kohl to President Yeltsin
3/30/92
(b)(1)
[originally closed as 02b] (2 pp.)
03c. Letter
Kohler to Colleagues,
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: [as you know, President Yeltsin...] [originally closed as 02c]
(1 pp.)
03d. Letter
Re: Draft Letter form Chancellor Kohl to President Yeltsin
3/30/92
(b)(1)
[originally closed as 02d] (2 pp.)
Page 1 of 1
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 [1]
Pinksheet Number:
cap6037
OA/ID Number:
90665-008
Date Closed:
8/26/2019
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2009-0166-S[4]
Re-review Case #:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
BF
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
8:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
8:30 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Scowcroft)
8:40 am
Photo with departing NSC Staff
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Scowcroft)
(TAB A)
8:50 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(25 min)
(Scowcroft)
9:15 am
Meeting with Chief of Staff
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:45 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:15 am
Photo with Catherine Bertini
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Holiday)
(TAB B)
10:20 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:20 am
Drop by Meeting with Supporters
Roosevelt Room
(10 min)
of the President's Comprehensive
Health Reform Program
open
(Rollins)
(TAB C)
11:30 am
Brief Drop-by by Rabbi
Oval Office
(5 min)
Arthur Schneier
(Scowcroft)
11:35 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(25 min)
12:00 pm
Lunch with former Senators
Oval Office
(60 min)
Howard Baker and Jim McClure
1:00 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
UNP 03/30/92
6:00 pm
1:30 pm
Meeting with Secretary Baker
Oval Office
(30 min)
2:00 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(2 hrs)
4:00 pm
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
4:30 pm
Meeting with Chief of Staff
Oval Office
(30 min)
7:12
POTUS In
1:38 sec.Baker Eagleburger In
7:40
McBride In
2:19 Skinner Out
7:50
Skinner In
2:24 Scowcroft, Eagleburger, Baker out
7:57
Skinner, M'Bride Out
2:25 Baker In
2:43 Baker Out
8:02
Phil Brady. Chris Vein In
3:35 POTUS Out to State Floor
8:04
Phil Brady. Chris Vein Out
3:45 POTUS Back in Oval
8:31
Scowcroft Adm. Howe Bob Gates,
4:36 Skinner In
Chuck Peters In
5:06 Demarest In
8:48 VPOTUS Gates, Peters Out
5:07 Skinner Out
8:50
VPOTUS In
5:09 Scowcroft In
9:08
Skinner In
5:10 Scowcroft out
9:15
NSC Photos Begin
5:34 Demarest Out
9:19
NSC Photo's End
9:20
Scowcroft, Howe Out
5:55 Scowcroft In
Moore In
6:00 Judy Smith In
10:00
Moore. VPOTUS out
6:02 Popaduke In
10:01
Marrin Bush In
6:07 Smith, Popaduke Out
10:06
Skinner Out
6:27 Scowcraft Out
10:13 Marvin Bush Out/10:15 super In
6:43 POTUS Out to Res.
10:16
Photo with Callherine Bertini
and Husband In
10:20 Photo with Bertinis out
10:42 Super Out, sherry Rollins In
10:45 Rollins Out
11:07 Skinner In
11:16 POTUS Skinner Out to Roosevelt RM.
11:40
POTUS In
11:44 Rabbi Arthur Schneier, scowcroft In
12:01
out
12:07 Sen. Howard Baker. Sen. Jim Miclure, Skinner In
1:15
Out
1:19 Judy Smith In
UNP 03/30/92
1:24 Smith Out
6:00 pm
1:32 Scowcroft In
POTUS walks over to State Floor with Judy
1:34 Skinner In
smith to drop by a Mrs. Bush event. He
was back in 10 min.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01. Log
White House Telephone Log [redaction] (3 pp.)
3/31/92
(b)(6)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 [1]
Date Closed:
8/26/2019
OA/ID Number:
90665-008
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S[4]
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Deed of Gift Restrictions
(b)(1) National security classified information
C(1) Closed by Executive Order 13526, governing access to national
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
security information
agency
C(2) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the information
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute
C(3) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
gift [formerly listed as only C]
information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion
of personal privacy
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes
Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
financial institutions
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRAJ
concerning wells
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 31st
PRESIDENT BUSH
, 19.92
TIME
PLACED
DISC
NAME
ACTION
OUT
AA
7:06 AM
MR. DIGGER PHELPS
(b)(6)
TLKD WITH MRS. ROSE
M. ZAMARIA 7:10 A.M.
INC
XRM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
7:14
7:21
MR. JEB BUSH
(b)(6)
INC
PM
TLKD-OK 7:14 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
7:38 AM 7:42
MR. DIGGER PHELPS
(b)(6)
XINC
XAM
TLKD-OK 7:38 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
10:21 AM
MR. MARVIN BUSH
LW WITH MS. JAN
OFC: ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MNC
703-684-1335
McGINLEY 10:22 A.M.
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
10:32 AM
10:38
MR. J. DORRANCE SMITH
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
XNC
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 768
PM
TLKD-OK 10:33 A.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
10:51 AM
11:03
MR. ROBERT M. TEETER
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
RM
202-336-7090
TLKD-OK 10:52 A.M.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 31st
PRESIDENT BUSH
. 19 92
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
XAM
CONGRESSMAN SID MORRISON
LW WITH MR. KEVIN
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
NAUGHT 12:07 P.M.
202-225-5816
INC
12:05 PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
CONGRESSMAN JAMES A. HAYES
PAY PHONE
12:07
12:46
NO # AVAILABLE
TLKD-OK 12:44 P.M.
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. J. DORRANCE SMITH
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 768
TLKD-OK 1:26 P.M.
INC
1:21
PM
1:28
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XM
MR. J. DORRANCE SMITH
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
2:43 PM
2:44
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 697
TLKD-OK 2:44 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
MR. DAVID F. DEMAREST, JR.
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
INC
2:45 PM
2:46
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 697
TLKD-OK 2:45 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
JUDGE ALFRED COVELLO
OFC: WEST HARTFORD, CT.
XNC
3:14 PM
3:16
203-566-5641
TLKD-OK 3:15 P.M.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 31st
92
PRESIDENT BUSH
, 19
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
AM
JUDGE IRENE KEELEY
OFC: CLARKSBURG, WV
304-624-8131
TLKD-OK 3:18 P.M.
XINC
3:14 PM
3:19
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XRM
JUDGE CAROL JACKSON
RES: ST. LOUIS, MO.
314-771-0373
TLKD-OK 3:22 P.M.
XINC
3:14 PM
3:23
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
JUDGE CHARLES A. BANKS
OFC: LITTLE ROCK, AR.
501-324-5347
TLKD-OK 3:25 P.M.
INC
3:14 PM
3:28
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
JUDGE JEROME SIMANDLE
OFC: MOORESTOWN, N.J.
609-757-5167
MNC
3:14 PM
3:45
TLKD-OK 3:44 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
JUDGE LOURDES G. BAIRD
PRESUS WCB ON 4/1/92
OFC: LOS ANGELES, CA.
PER MS. ROBIN A.
XX
3:14
213-894-6896
INC
PM
MacLEAN 3:49 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
CONGRESSMAN CHALMERS P. WYLIE
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
XX
4:20
4:33
202-225-2015
INC
PM
TLKD-OK 4:32 P.M.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 31st
PRESIDENT BUSH
, 19 92
TIME
NAME
PLACED
DISC
ACTION
OUT
XAM
MR. JONATHAN BUSH
OFC: NEW YORK, N.Y.
212-371-2170
PRESUS CA. 4:32 P.M.
INC
4:30
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XX
XAM
SECRETARY JAMES A. BAKER III
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
7:13
7:17
INC
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 420
PM
TLKD-OK 7:15 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. TED WILLIAMS
(b)(6)
7:19
PRESUS CA 7:38 P.M.
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
DOCTOR'S OFFICE
TLKD-OK WITH CAPTAIN
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEBORAH S. BEATTY
XX
INC
7:31
PM
7:31
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 797
7:31 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MRS. PATRICIA A. PRESOCK
RES: FAIRFAX, VA.
DNC
7:32
PM
7:35
703-378-9705
TLKD-OK 7:33 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. KENNETH RAYNOR
(b)(6)
INC
7:38
PM
PRESUS CA. 7:40 P.M.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 31st
PRESIDENT BUSH
, 1992
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
XAM
MR. JONATHAN BUSH
LEFT MESSAGE ON
(b)(6)
ANSWERING MACHINE
YY
INC
7:41
PM
7:42 P.M.
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
MR. DANIEL S. GOLDIN
WASHINGTON, D.C.
202-783-1475
TLKD-OK 8:01 P.M.
INXX
8:00
PM
8:04
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
XX
WHITE HOUSE ENGINEER
TLKD-OK WITH MR.
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
SAM HENRY 8:53 P.M.
INC
8:53
PM
8:53
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN EXT. 6-2390
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
March 31 , 19 92
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
AM
Mr.. Eli Jacobs
Tlkd-ok
Office, New York City, New York
2:50 PM
212-688-7110
INC
2:49 PM
2:54
DWN
AM
Vice President J. Danforth Quayle
Tlkd-ok
Residence, Washington, D.C.
7:55 PM
White House Signal 7-3159
INC
7:54 PM
7:57
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Washington, D.C.
DATE 31 March 1992
TIME
MOVEMENTS
0712
South Grounds
0713
Oval Office
1115
Roosevelt Room
1138
Oval Office
1301
South Grounds
1309
Oval Office
1534
South Grounds
1536
Residence
1537
State Floor
1543
Residence
1544
Oval Office
1846
South Grounds
1849
Residence
WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
RZ
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
8:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
8:30 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Scowcroft)
8:40 am
Photo with departing NSC Staff
Oval Office
(10 min)
(TAB A)
8:50 am
Oval Office
(25 min)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
9:15 am
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:45 am
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:15 am
Oval Office
(5 min)
FOR: ROSE ZAMARIA
10:20 am
(60 min)
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Oval Office
11:20 am
Roosevelt Room
(10 min)
The President's upublished schedule for
11:30 am
(5 min)
3/31
Oval Office
11:35 am
Oval Office
(25 min)
12:00 pm
Oval Office
(60 min)
1:00 pm
Oval Office
(30 min)
UNP 03/30/92
6:00 pm
1:30 pm
Meeting with Secretary Baker
Oval Office
(30 min)
2:00 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(2 hrs)
4:00 pm
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
4:30 pm
Meeting with Chief of Staff
Oval Office
(30 min)
UNP 03/30/92
6:00 pm
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02a. Outline
Re: Photo Opportunities with Departing Members of the
3/30/92
(b)(1)
National Security Council Staff [originally closed as 01a] (2
pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 [1]
Date Closed:
8/26/2019
OA/ID Number:
90665-008
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S[4]
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - 5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Deed of Gift Restrictions
(b)(1) National security classified information
C(1) Closed by Executive Order 13526, governing access to national
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
security information
agency
C(2) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the information
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute
C(3) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
gift [formerly listed as only C]
information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion
of personal privacy
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
purposes
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
financial institutions
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRAJ
concerning wells
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02b. Talking
Re: Points To Be Made at Photo Opportunity [originally
n.d.
(b)(1)
Points
closed as 01b] (1 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 [1]
Date Closed:
8/26/2019
OA/ID Number:
90665-008
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S[4]
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Deed of Gift Restrictions
(b)(1) National security classified information
C(1) Closed by Executive Order 13526, governing access to national
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
security information
agency
C(2) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the information
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute
C(3) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
gift [formerly listed as only C]
information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion
of personal privacy
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
purposes
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
financial institutions
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA]
concerning wells
CARD 1 OF 1
POINTS TO BE MADE AT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
JANICE C. BRODERICK, SENIOR SECRETARY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, NSC
WHITE HOUSE:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
NSC:
TED MCNAMARA
:
WE ARE SORRY TO BE LOSING YOU SINCE YOU HAVE
SERVED IN MANY DIFFERENT DIRECTORATES AS A
FLOATER.
-- I UNDERSTAND YOU WERE A VALUABLE ASSET IN THE
NEAR EAST AND SOUTH ASIAN DIRECTORATE DURING
DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STORM.
--
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION IN
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE HOSTAGES
RELEASE, PAN AM 103, AND THE DRUG SUMMIT.
CARD 1 OF 1
POINTS TO BE MADE AT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
UNITED STATES NAVY
PATRICIA M. PRITCHARD, PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS,
STAFF INFORMATION ASSISTANT
NSC RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
WHITE HOUSE: BRENT SCOWCROFT
NSC:
NANCY MENAN
--
I'M TOLD YOU WERE A VALUABLE ASSET TO THE NSC
RECORDS SERVICE. MANAGEMENT OFFICE IN YOUR 2 YEARS OF
:
I HOPE YOU FIND YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENT AT THE
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB EXCITING.
RZ
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 30, 1992
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CATHY BERTINI
DATE:
March 31, 1992
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
10:15 a.m.
FROM:
EDE HOLIDAY
SNA
I. PURPOSE
To pose for a photo with departing Department of
Agriculture Assistant Secretary Catherine Bertini and her
husband Tom Haskell.
II. BACKGROUND
Cathy Bertini leaves for Rome on March 31 to assume her
new position as Executive Director of the UN World Food
Program. Cathy Bertini is a long-time supporter and
Republican partisan.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President, Cathy Bertini, and Tom Haskell.
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Your guests will be shown into the Oval Office, pose for a
photograph, then depart.
VI. REMARKS
No remarks necessary.
RR
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DROP-BY MEETING WITH SUPPORTERS OF
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH REFORM PROGRAM
DATE:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
TIME:
11:20 AM
LOCATION:
Roosevelt Room
THROUGH:
SHERRIE ROLLINS H
BK
FROM:
BOBBIE KILBERG
KATHY JEAVONS
I.
PURPOSE
To thank these individuals for their support of your
Comprehensive Health Reform Program and to assess grass-
roots reaction.
II. BACKGROUND
A core group of health care industry and small business
representatives who support your health reform program met
with Chief of Staff Skinner and Secretary Sullivan on
February 6, the day of your Health Care Reform announcement.
At that meeting, the Chief of Staff invited the group to
return to the White House at an appropriate time for a
follow up meeting and status report.
The group of supporters attending this meeting are all
members of the Healthcare Equity Action League (HEAL), a
coalition with whom you met in December. HEAL is actively
involved at both the Federal and grassroots levels in
promoting your health reform program, particularly its small
market reform provisions.
For your information, the group will have met with Chief of
Staff Skinner, Secretary Sullivan, Director Darman, Gail
Wilensky and Tom Scully for approximately 30 minutes prior
to your arrival.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Chief of Staff Skinner
HHS Secretary Sullivan
OMB Director Darman
Gail Wilensky, Deputy Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy
Tom Scully, Associate Director, OMB
Pamela Bailey
President, Healthcare Leadership Council
(also President, Healthcare Equity Action League)
Tom Donnelly
Partner, Pagonis & Donnelly
Bill Ehrig
Director of Government Affairs, Pepsico
George Green
Director of Government Relations, Food Marketing
Institute
Mark Gorman
Senior Director of Government Affairs, National
Restaurant Association
Elaine Graham
National Restaurant Association
Kelleen Jackson
Director of Federal Relations, National Federation
of Independent Business
Alan Kranowitz
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, National
Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
Larry O'Brien
Partner, Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood
Joan Simmons
Vice President, Healthcare Leadership Council
Deborah Steelman
Law Offices of Deborah Steelman
(Chairman, Secretary's Advisory Council on Social
Security)
Harry Sullivan
Senior Vice President, Food Marketing Institute
Mary Tavenner
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
Bill Turenne
Director of Government Relations, Eli Lilly & Co.
Wayne Valis
President, Valis Associates
Dirk Van Dongen
President, National Association of Wholesaler-
Distributors
IV. SEQUENCE
-- You enter the Roosevelt Room, greet the guests and
proceed to your seat.
-- You make brief remarks.
-- You participate in brief discussion.
-- You depart the Roosevelt Room.
V. MEDIA
White House Photographer Only
VI. TALKING POINTS
Talking Points provided by the Offices of Public Liaison and
Policy Development
DROP-BY MEETING WITH HEALTH REFORM
SUPPORTERS
3/31/92 11:20 AM
ROOSEVELT ROOM
Welcome back, and thank you all for coming in
today.
Let me take this opportunity to officially
welcome Gail Wilensky to the team. I know she
is no stranger to you, and I am glad to have
someone of her caliber to take such an active
role on this important issue.
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In my State of the Union Address, I told the
American people that we have a choice to make
when it comes to health care - we can turn to
more government control or we can build upon
what already works.
Almost two months ago, I laid out for the
American people my specific plans for
comprehensive health care reform. I want to
get the sense that we're making progress, both
here in Washington and around the country.
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So, I'd be interested in hearing from you on
what you've found out and how we can
continue to work together.
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DOOR
DOOR
SECRETARY SULLIVAN
JOAN SIMMONS
Healthcare Leadership
Council
WAYNE VALIS
Valis Associates
BILL EHRIG
MARY TAVENNER
Pepsico
Natl Assn of Wholesaler-
Distributors
MARK GORMAN
KELLEEN JACKSON
Natl Restaurant
Natl Federation of
Assn
Independent Business
DEBBIE STEELMAN
DIRK VAN DONGEN
Law Offices of
Debbie Steelman
Roosevelt Room
National Assn of
Wholesaler-Distributors
GEORGE GREEN
THE PRESIDENT
Food Marketing
Institute
TOM DONNELLY
PAM BAILEY
Pagonis & Donnelly
Healthcare Leadership
Council
ALAN KRANOWITZ
LARRY 'BRIEN
Natl Assn of
Dewey Ballantine
Wholesaler Distributors
BILL TURENNE
Eli Lilly
HARRY SULLIVAN
Food Marketing Institute
DOOR
GAIL WILENSKY
ELAINE GRAHAM
DIRECTOR DARMAN
Natl Restaurant Association
DOOR
CHIEF OF STAFF SKINNER
News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1992
6:00 A.M. EST EDITION
NATIONAL NEWS
ECONOMISTS URGE INVESTING STIMULUS -- A group of about 100
prominent economists Monday called on President Bush and Congress
to stimulate the sluggish American economy by increasing federal
aid to hard-pressed state and local governments by $50 billion and
providing businesses a tax credit if they increase their spending
on equipment.
(Washington Post)
BEING THERE IS BIGGEST PERK -- Democrat-inspired congressional
probes of White House spending and travel aim to blunt President
Bush's criticism of Capitol Hill perk abuse, but they hit only the
hole in the doughnut.
(Washington Times)
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
BUSH TO ANNOUNCE C.I.S. AID PACKAGE ON WEDNESDAY -- President Bush
will announce a comprehensive package of measures to aid the former
Soviet republics at a news conference Wednesday, U.S. officials
said Monday.
(Reuter, Washington Times)
BUSH IS PRESSED ON VIETNAM EMBARGO -- The Bush Administration is
under growing pressure from American business leaders and foreign
allies to modify its embargo against Vietnam. (New York Times)
NETWORK NEWS (Monday evening)
WILLIE HORTON -- The man
behind the ads that helped
destroy Michael Dukakis said
he's preparing a new assault
NATIONAL NEWS
A-1
on Gov. Clinton.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A-10
ABORTION -- There has been
another round of debate over
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
President Bush's new proposal
on abortion counseling.
EDITORIALS
C-1
MIDEAST TALKS -- The Bush
Administration has invited
Israel and its Arab neighbors
for a round of peace talks.
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
ECONOMISTS URGE INVESTING STIMULUS
A group of about 100 prominent economists Monday called on
President Bush and Congress to stimulate the sluggish American
economy by increasing federal aid to hard-pressed state and local
governments by $50 billion and providing businesses a tax credit
if they increase their spending on equipment.
The economists, whose ranks include six Nobel Prize winners,
also urged the Fed to cut short-term interest rates further to make
sure any economic recovery this year is strong enough to reduce
unemployment significantly
The economists argued that a
program focused on stimulating investment would be healthy for the
economy even if it increased the deficit in the short term.
The group flatly rejected differing proposals from President
Bush, congressional Democrats and Gov. Clinton for personal income
tax cuts. "We believe that cutting income taxes is exactly the
wrong approach," said James Tobin, professor emeritus at Yale
University, as he read the group's statement at a Press conference
at the National Press Building
Tobin said the goal of economic policy now should be to seek
an economic growth rate of 4.5-5 percent until unemployment falls
substantially
To free up resources to finance investment, the
economists argued that the federal deficit will have to come down,
a change that ultimately will require higher, not lower, taxes
Financial analysts expressed skepticism that either the Bush
Administration or Congress would have much appetite for the second
half of the economists' prescription. As a result, any sign the
short term stimulus portion of the proposal might be adopted likely
would cause long-term interest rates to rise, the analysts said.
(John Berry, Washington Post, C1)
EXPERTS: FED WON'T CHANGE COURSE
The Fed, which hasn't cut interest rates since December, will
hold to that course in meetings this week despite pressure from the
Bush Administration to do more to bolster the economy, private
analysts predicted Monday
But even if the Fed's credit easing
days are over for now, analysts were not looking for rates to head
sharply higher, given the absence of any inflationary pressure and
the belief that the upcoming economic recovery will be one of the
weakest on record
Private analysts said they believed the central bank would
ignore the Administration's worries and decide to hold interest
rates steady based on a string of recent favorable reports. "The
Fed has to feel happy and satisfied with the way things are going
now. The economy looks like it is beginning a recovery and
inflation remains subdued," said Allen Sinai, chief economist of
the Boston Co
still, some Fed critics worried that an
unexpected jump in long-term mortgage rates could stifle the
housing recovery, and for that reason they said it made sense for
the central bank to buy an insurance policy in the form of at least
one more round of rate cuts.
(Martin Crutsinger, Washington Times, C1)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-2
U.S. ADMITS VAST UNDERCOUNT OF UNEMPLOYED
Over half-a-million Americans who lost their jobs early in the
recession were forgotten by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the
government agency that counts the unemployed
The agency is now
revising the figures, pushing them higher.
Bureau economists say they missed about 650,000 unemployed
workers between March 1990 and March 1991, boosting the total to
1.62 million. The agency initially reported 970,000 workers became
unemployed during the period.
(Stella Dawson, Reuter)
GOP BEGINS PLATFORM HEARINGS BY BASHING DEMOCRATS ON ECONOMY
SAN DIEGO -- Republicans began writing a national party
platform Monday that mirrors President Bush's policies and blames
the country's economic ills on congressional Democrats.
"This Congress is the most cynical, crassly political and
partisan Congress we've ever had to deal with," RNC Chairman
Richard Bond told reporters. "This is indeed going to be a thrust
of this document, and of the Republican message running through
November," he said
At a news conference, committee members skirted questions
about whether Patrick Buchanan's supporters were shut out of the
platform process, including Monday's free trade discussion
Bond also said it was "too early to speculate" about the
effect on Bush of a possible independent presidential bid by Ross
Perot. "He has worked that Larry King talk show circuit very hard
in the past and has a very strong following of people that are on
that wavelength," Bond said of Perot.
Gov. Wilson and others urged the committee to strongly endorse
the North American Free Trade Agreement
"We cannot afford the
misguided policy of protectionism,' Wilson said. "When we erect
those walls, others erect their walls."
(Connie Cass, AP)
CLINTON WILL TAKE ON BUSH OVER FOREIGN POLICY
BRANDISHING MAINSTREAM DEMOCRATIC PARTY IDEAS
Gov. Clinton is about to move the game to President Bush's
home field: He is preparing to take on the President over foreign
policy
Clinton's approach to the U.S. role in the world
represents, as much as anything can, the mainstream of Democratic
Party thinking on foreign policy in 1992. It's an approach that
draws more from the pragmatic thinking of Sen. Nunn than from the
highflying idealism of George McGovern's disciples.
"First, I think it's important to say that Bill Clinton is an
internationalist," says Michael Mandelbaum, a specialist on East-
West relations at the Council on Foreign Relations who is both a
longtime friend and adviser. "He's not an isolationist. He's in
favor of free trade. He's in favor of maintaining an American
security role in some fashion
Anthony Lake, a former State Department aide who coordinates
foreign policy for the Clinton campaign, says that
"philosophically" Clinton and Bush are similar in one important
respect: "They're both internationalists. The differences are
first generational and secondly about the leadership role of
America in a changing world."
(Gerald seib, Wall Street Journal, A18)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-3
CLINTON TO CHANGE TACTICS
Candidate Defends character As Poll Shows Trouble In N.Y.
MILWAUKEE -- Faced with mounting evidence that questions about
his character put him in danger in next Tuesday's crucial New York
primary, Gov. Clinton Monday issued an anguished critique of the
news media for the way they have covered his campaign and said he
would take his case "directly to the people." In an unusual step
for a front-runner, Clinton called for a sharp increase in the
number of debates with Jerry Brown because all that voters "have
heard is bad stuff dumped on them about me." He charged that the
media do not accurately report on his positions, and that "at least
the people who watch the debate will hear them."
(Thomas Edsall, Washington Post, A1)
CLINTON CREDIBILITY TAKES ANOTHER HIT
Gov. Clinton's admission that he tried marijuana over 20 years
ago in Britain is a political wound others have easily survived but
it deals yet another blow to his badly bruised credibility.
Party officials and political analysts said they doubted
Clinton's brief college-boy experiment with marijuana, in itself,
would hurt him. But they said the issue does add to the
lengthening list of questions about Clinton's truthfulness and
integrity because he had previously dodged direct answers to drug
questions with replies that he had never broken U.S. drug laws.
Those evasions now have a cunning feel that may provide more
ammunition to those who dub Clinton "Slick Willie.
Even the White House took the position that youthful
indiscretions of that type should have no bearing on judgments of
fitness for high office
Analysts said that using marijuana years ago is not Clinton's
problem. What is a problem, they say, is his open admission after
repeated earlier evasions.
(Michael Posner, Reuter)
BUCHANAN ZEROES IN ON CONGRESS
Patrick Buchanan turned his sights from President Bush to
Congress Monday, telling a Capitol Hill rally that he was renewing
his presidential campaign in order "to oust the establishments of
both parties."
Buchanan declared to cheers: "We are still running for the
Republican nomination." His main focus, though, was Congress,
which he called "a swamp that must be drained."
Later, Buchanan spokesman Greg Mueller said the campaign's
focus would be pulling Bush to the right rather than defeating him
for the nomination. "There's a lot more on the line than just the
numerical race and winning the nomination," Mueller said
Buchanan aides said Buchanan would focus on the future path of the
Republican Party and, in the process, try to make himself the
leader of its conservative wing
Yesterday, Buchanan, who has derided Bush as "King George" for
his patrician background and "Marco Polo" for his world travels,
barely mentioned the President. Instead, his target was members
of Congress, whom he called "our Lords Temporal."
(John Yang, Washington Post, A6)
White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-4
CALLS ARRIVE IN WAVES ON PEROT'S PHONE LINES
DALLAS -- The telephone calls started rolling into the 100-
line phone bank in a swanky office high-rise here as soon as Ross
Perot's face was shown on CBS-TV's "60 Minutes" Sunday night.
When the show ended, the calls came in waves so fast the
volunteers' ears hurt from holding the phone receivers close to
talk with callers pleading for information on how to support the
populist billionaire for president
His supporters are encouraged by several unscientific polls.
The Saginaw [Mich.] News asked readers to call in their reply to
the question, If Perot runs would you vote for him? of the 885
callers, 92 percent said yes. Last week a Santa Barbara, Calif.
radio station posed the same question, and 65 percent of callers
responded yes. The Houston Post asked readers: Given the choice
of President Bush and Gov. Clinton, would you vote for Ross Perot?
The results, from 3,962 calls: 74 percent, yes; 26 percent, no.
Perot named a senior research fellow at Stanford University's
Hoover Institution, retired Navy Vice Adm. James Stockdale, as his
interim running mate.
(John Mintz, Washington Post, A6)
PEROT NAMES STOCKDALE INTERIM RUNNING MATE
Ross Perot Monday announced James Stockdale, a Vietnam
prisoner of war and Congressional Medal of Honor winner, will be
his interim running mate if he becomes a candidate for
president
"The selection of a running mate is a solemn responsibility.
I will announce a running mate by the time of the two major
political conventions this summer. Until then, Admiral Stockdale
has agreed to allow his name to be placed with mine on the
petitions so that the volunteers can continue."
(UPI)
3RD-PARTY TRY ALWAYS A LONG SHOT
Independent or third-party presidential candidates have at
least two things in common: Each tried to tap voter discontent
with the in-crowd. None ever won election
"He's (Perot) wasting his money, says Nelson Polsby,
University of California at Berkeley presidential scholar. "He's
never held public office in his life, and therefore totally
unqualified to be president."
But analysts assert Perot shouldn't be dismissed out of hand.
He could siphon votes -- and in a close race swing the election.
"He's clearly going to be the wild card," ex-Illinois
representative John Anderson said Monday on CNN
"If there's a time for a third-party candidate to do well,
this is it.' says John Sears, a GOP strategist.
But what looks good seven months before the election could
fade, says Emory University political scientist Merle Black.
"Perot might look a lot different to people when they find out he
made millions on government contracts."
(Richard Benedetto, USA Today, 2A)
White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-5
GOP GROUP THAT SPONSORED WILLIE HORTON
ATTACK ADS TO BE BACK THIS YEAR
The folks that brought you Willie Horton are back. A group
of conservative political activists on Monday announced the
formation of an independent committee that plans to spend $10
million on attack advertising to promote President Bush's
reelection. Floyd Brown, chairman of the new Presidential victory
Committee, was a key figure in a similar 1988 committee that spent
$10 million in an aggressive campaign against the Democrats
Brown said there should be plenty of grist for negative advertising
if Gov. Clinton wins the Democratic nomination.
(Barbara Demick, Knight-Ridder)
U.S. APPROVES NEW INFUSION OF CAMPAIGN SUBSIDIES
The Federal Election Commission Monday approved a new infusion
of government cash into the 1992 presidential campaign in the form
of subsidies to match amounts raised privately by the major
candidates. The commission approved payments of $1.043 million to
Patrick Buchanan, $666,877 to President Bush, $1.113 million to
Gov. Clinton and $306,798 to Jerry Brown.
(Reuter)
WHAT A JOKE:
Some people say the presidential campaign is a joke. The
center for Media and Public Affairs, a think tank that takes these
things seriously, can tell you how much of a joke -- and who's
leading. Researchers tally all jokes about the candidates on the
"Tonight Show" and "Late Night With David Letterman." From Jan.
1 through Super Tuesday, President Bush was the runaway favorite
with 97 jokes -- twice the 46 told about Gov. Clinton. The rest
of the field: Patrick Buchanan, 35; Paul Tsongas, 28; Jerry Brown,
26. Among the center's favorites, from Jay Leno on the "Tonight
Show:" "Both Bush and Buchanan say they have a plan for reviving
the economy. You ever get the feeling that the only Republican who
ever had a recovery program that worked was Betty Ford?"
(Dana Priest, Washington Post, A7)
GAO EXAMINES SPENDING HABITS OF WHITE HOUSE
As Congress questions how the White House spends its money,
Democrats contend the heat placed on Capitol Hill reflects a
government-wide problem, while Republicans believe their colleagues
are just trying to shift the blame
Yesterday, the White House
announced that the GAO was auditing White House spending in fiscal
years 1989 and 1991
"This is a deliberate attempt, in my
opinion, to throw up a smoke screen and cover up the corruption and
the mismanagement that's been taking place in the U.S. House of
Representatives
The Democrats are scared to death they're
going to lose a lot of their members," said Rep. Burton
"There is no evidence that the White House has been doing the wrong
thing. There is definite and conclusive evidence that the House
of Representatives has been run in a slipshod manner," he said
Monday.
(Jennings Moss, Washington Times, A6)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-6
DEMOCRATIC 'PERK PATROLS' FOCUS ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH
"Perk patrols" organized by congressional Democrats, who have
been stung by Republican criticism of the House Bank affair, have
vowed to peer into every nook and cranny of executive branch
privilege.
The Senate and House Appropriations committees and several of
their subcommittees intend to scrutinize the operation of the White
House, the offices of the President and Vice President and the
habits of every Cabinet member and federal department
"It's fine, we ought to look at our own House,' Rep. Hoyer
said of the investigation of House Bank check-kiters. "The issue
is the same whether it's on one side of Pennsylvania Avenue or the
other. How genuine is the criticism from the President if you
criticize someone for putting their foot in the water and you have
your leg in the water? You may look disingenuous, even
political.
"
According to congressional, White House and federal government
officials, under scrutiny is the $7,262,000 operating budget of the
Executive Residence, among other things
Congressional sources,
however, suspect the actual costs of White House operations are
hidden in accounts of the Defense and State Departments and the
General Services Administration. Members of Congress also have
asked for a detailed accounting of the operating costs of Camp
David, the President's Maryland retreat operated by the Navy
As for Cabinet members, Congress is planning to investigate
how much is spent on the private dining rooms, chefs and gyms that
some departments have. Free parking also may be reviewed.
(USA Today, 4A)
BEING THERE IS BIGGEST PERK
Democrat-inspired congressional probes of White House spending
and travel aim to blunt President Bush's criticism of Capitol Hill
perk abuse, but they hit only the hole in the doughnut.
The No. 1 White House perquisite is simply being president in
an election year. "Being in the job shows he is the one who
clearly has the hands-on leadership and more experience than anyone
else, Torie Clarke, campaign spokeswoman, said Monday.
But "he doesn't have the luxury of being able to run all over
the country and, as some of the other candidates do, spout a lot
of nice rhetoric without having any of the responsibility," she
said.
Gov. Clinton's spokesman, Jeff Eller, countered: "At some
point in time, the people expect the President to get out and
campaign -- to get out and earn their vote. That doesn't mean you
fly in on a 747, make a speech and fly away, or that you bring
yourself into their living room by satellite.
Clinton doesn't begrudge the President those moments of
reflected glory with sports heroes in the Rose Garden, Eller said
Monday. "It's more of an honor for the team. Voters know that.
I think the voters are a lot smarter than we give them credit for,"
he said. "When Bill becomes president, he'll do the same thing."
(Frank Murray, Washington Times, A1)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-7
ABORTION-RIGHTS, ANTI-ABORTION ACTIVITIES
REACH PEAK IN WASHINGTON
As thousands of Americans on both sides of the abortion issue
get ready to march on the Capitol on Sunday, Congress is sparring
with the Bush Administration over key legislation that will shape
the future of abortion rights
The confluence of action on abortion-related issues, whether
by accident or design, has propelled the debate over a woman's
right to an abortion to center stage just in time for the election
year.
"This is an indication of how important the issue of a right
to choose is going to be in this election year, said Loretta
Ucelli, a spokeswoman for the National Abortion Rights Action
League. "It's also proof of how far out of the mainstream the bush
Administration is."
(Elizabeth Neuffer, Boston Globe)
U.S. IS ALLOWED SUPPORTING ROLE ON PENNSYLVANIA ABORTION LAW
The Supreme Court Monday granted the Bush Administration's
request to argue in support of the Pennsylvania abortion law when
the politically charged issue comes before the high court next
month.
The court approved the Administration's request to participate
in oral argument in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania
V. Casey. The Administration will have 10 minutes to defend the
constitutionality of the Pennsylvania law, and a lawyer for the
state will have 20 minutes of the half-hour allotted to each side.
(Ruth Marcus & Don Phillips, Washington Post, A15)
MEDICAL GROUPS ASK END TO ABORTION 'GAG RULE'
Twenty-three medical groups, including the American Medical
Association, said recent Bush Administration changes to the 1988
rule that bars abortion counseling and referrals at federally
funded clinics don't go far enough, and they urged Congress to
overturn the rule.
A letter from the groups to all members of Congress labeled
the 1988 language a "gag rule" that "inhibits the ability of the
medical and nursing professions to communicate with their patients'
fully. The March 20 changes by the Bush Administration still
"censors the speech of physicians and nurses," the letter charged.
The groups represented include the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Nurses
Association.
Rep. Waxman said the Bush Administration is "seeking to calm
down some doctors by letting them say a few more words, but "nine
out of 10 patients see a nurse, not a doctor" at federally funded
clinics
Yesterday William Archer, deputy assistant secretary at HHS,
said the March 20 change "ensures that doctors and patients
can
speak on any -- on any -- medical matter
A physician is able
to provide any medical information about abortion that he deems
necessary for a patient.'
(Spencer Rich, Washington Post, A5)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-8
Hearing To Clarify Abortion Rule Clouds Waters
"After the testimony today, we're even more confused than
before," said Joan Henneberry, head of family planning for
Colorado
"The Administration wants to cover itself politically by
trying to send a message they're moderating the gag rule when in
fact they're not," charged Rep. Wyden
"He (President Bush) is the consummate politician and he has
alienated one of the strongest support bases he had,' said American
Life League president Judie Brown.
" (Bush) has always talked out of both sides of his mouth on
abortion," said Jeanne Clarkea national board member of NOW.
"They're really trying to be all things to all people and at the
same time, they know they're in big trouble."
(Maria Puente, USA Today, 3A_
SUPREME COURT ASKS BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS
VIEW OF AIDS INSURANCE CASE
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Bush Administration
for its legal views of a groundbreaking Texas case on the ability
of business to limit insurance benefits for AIDS-afflicted
workers
The case is being closely monitored by advocacy groups
for gay rights and the elderly because of fears that it could lead
more employers to cut insurance coverage for catastrophic
illnesses
The Supreme Court has not agreed to review the case,
but a request for the U.S. solicitor general's comments is an
indication that the justices have a strong interest in the issue.
(Steve McGonigle, Dallas Morning News)
FDA TO CRACK DOWN ON CONTAMINATED IMPORTS
FDA Commissioner David Kessler Monday announced a crackdown
on contaminated imported foods and drugs, including permanent
seizure of goods that are known to be harmful Kessler
said
that criminal penalties and seizures are not new remedies for the
FDA, but "new as being applied to imports."
(Carole Sugarman, Washington Post, A3)
CRITICS RAISE STINK OVER PIG-BURNING PLAN
Florida residents are rushing to rescue 74 pigs the government
wants to burn to test a Key West incinerator. The USDA wants to
use the facility to burn animals imported into the U.S. that die
or are sick
Public outcry cooled the idea: USDA
is
rethinking. "It's spooky," said Xan Rawls, animal control director
for Brevard County. "It's frightening."
(Robert Davis, USA Today, 3A)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-9
NO NEW TEXAS!
At Gibbs's Benefit, Bush Repents His Oilers Vote
His neck seemed to shrink in his tuxedo, his jaw to narrow,
as he stepped onto an index card marked "The President." Who
wouldn't shrivel next to the Redskins, especially if he had rooted
for an opposing team?
Some trace Bush's slump in the polls back to early November,
around the time he snubbed the Washington Redskins. "You always
remember that," said Don Warren, Washington's 6-foot-4 tight end.
"I don't forgive.
It was hard to forget that this was the year the Redskins
scored a Super Bowl victory while politics was bogged down in
check-kiting, tax-hiking, and bed-hopping.
"They like us better,' said offensive guard Russ Grimm.
"Football you watch on a weekend. Politics you have to stick with
all year.
A tangle of teenagers -- tourists from Dublin, Ga. -- outside
the Concert Hall concurred. They begged security guards, "Please
let us in. We don't have a gun. We just want to see -- " The
President? Nah. "The REDSKINS!"
(Laura Blumenfeld, Washington Post, B2)
COOKE, D.C. SEEM CLOSE ON STADIUM PACT
Representatives of Mayor Kelly and Redskins owner Jack Kent
Cooke have just about wrapped up negotiations on a new stadium and
hope to meet this week to complete the deal according to District
government and other sources.
Some last-minute hitch could still delay a formal
announcement, but District negotiators are trying to wind up talks
by Friday, the deadline Secretary Lujan has set for seeing any
stadium plans that would require the use of federal land for
construction.
(Karlyn Barker, Washington Post, D3)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime-Again?" regarding
today's recession and the Great Depression of 1932, by Tom Kelly,
appears in The Washington Times, page E1.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
BUSH TO ANNOUNCE C.I.S. AID PACKAGE ON WEDNESDAY
President Bush will announce a comprehensive package of
measures to aid the former Soviet republics at a news conference
Wednesday, U.S. officials said Monday. The officials said Bush's
announcement might be coordinated with aid announcements by other
Western industrialized countries
Gov. Clinton was scheduled to make a major foreign policy
speech Wednesday. But U.S. officials said Bush had not timed his
announcement to upstage Clinton's address. Rather, they said the
timing was dictated by expected announcements in other Western
capitals of aid packages for the C.I.S. republics.
(Gene Gibbons, Reuter)
Bush Pushes For Aid To C.I.S.
President Bush, who plans to unveil his long-awaited aid
package for the C.I.S. states this week, already has begun lobbying
Congress and international partners to support the former Soviet
republics.
Senior Administration officials said the latest plan would be
released by midday Wednesday to offset Gov. Clinton's first major
foreign policy address -- reportedly on U.S.-C.I.S. affairs -- set
for Wednesday night.
(Paul Bedard, Washington Times, A3)
CHENEY: INSIST ON WEAPON REDUCTIONS
BRUSSELS -- The U.S. will insist that the former Soviet
republics consolidate all nuclear weapons in the Russian republic
and move ahead with the destruction of a "significant number" of
warheads, Secretary Cheney says
Cheney said he plans to quiz his counterparts from Russia,
Ukraine, and Belarus about the progress of the nuclear weapon
consolidation, including Ukraine's stated reluctance to turn over
all its weapons.
Queried whether he intends to seek a commitment from Ukraine
that weapons of mass destruction be shipped to Russia, Cheney said,
"I'll make it clear that it's still the policy of the United States
to support and encourage the efforts that they decided upon
themselves, which was that they would
consolidate all of their
nuclear weapons inside the Russian republic and then proceed with
the destruction of a significant number of those warheads."
(Susanne Schafer, AP)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-11
U.S. SEEKING APRIL 27 MIDEAST TALKS
Baker Proposes That Future Sessions
Be Held Closer To The Region
Secretary Baker, taking a more aggressive posture toward the
Middle East peace talks, has asked all participants to return to
Washington April 27 while insisting they also agree in advance to
hold future talks closer to the region
Margaret Tutwiler said Baker wants agreement in advance of the
next meeting that the future rounds would be held closer to the
Middle East
If the participants cannot agree on a new venue,
Tutwiler said, the U.S. and Russia, cosponsors of the talks, will
designate a location and announce it before April 27. Tutwiler
described this as a "new approach."
However, senior U.S. officials said Baker does not intend to
take a more direct role in the actual negotiations, which have in
the early rounds generally moved very slowly
Tutwiler did not indicate what Baker meant by "closer" to the
Middle East or whether the U.S. and Russia would be willing to move
the talks to Europe.
(David Hoffman, Washington Post, A12)
IRAQI FORCES SHELL KURDISH REBELS IN
APPARENT CEASE-FIRE VIOLATION
ASKI KALAK, IRAQ -- In apparent violation of the cease-fire
agreement signed after the Persian Gulf War, Iraqi military forces
are shelling and shooting at thousands of Kurdish civilians along
their front lines
"The Iraqis have always lobbed a few mortar rounds now and
then towards the Kurds," said one U.N. official, "but since last
Wednesday they have been dropping up to 300 heavy artillery shells
a day in the area. It is quite a dramatic increase."
(Chris Hedges, New York Times, A1)
USDA REPAYS SOME OF IRAQ'S BAD
LOANS TO BANK OWNED PARTLY BY IRAQ
The Agriculture Department has paid more than $360 million to
a bank controlled "in substantial part" by the government of Iraq,
according to government records and congressional sources.
Sen. Leahy on Monday asked Secretary Madigan to explain the
payments to the Gulf International Bank, made when President Bush
has banned business with Baghdad
"At a time when we are all concerned that the government of
Iraq continues to act in an outlaw fashion under the leadership of
Saddam Hussein, I am very concerned that this payment sends a
dangerous signal to the government of Iraq," Leahy told Madigan in
a letter.
But Scott Dykema, spokesman for the Treasury Department, said
Iraq will not benefit from the payments because its financial
interest in the bank is frozen under terms of the economic embargo
against Baghdad. Dykema, also said the Treasury Department had
determined that the bank could be repaid because it was not
controlled by the government of Iraq.
(Jennifer Dixon, AP)
White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-12
'WELL-CONNECTED" JORDANIAN AVOIDED U.S.
INDICTMENT IN IRAQI LOAN FRAUD
The Justice Department decided last year not to indict a
Jordanian businessman in a $5 billion Iraqi loan fraud scheme after
the State Department pointed out that he was "well connected" to
the King of Jordan and to U.S. grain exporters, according to
records made public in the House Monday.
Government prosecutors had been planning to name the middle-
man, Wafai Dajani, as one of the defendants in a conspiracy to
funnel billions of dollars in illegal bank loans to Iraq, but
decided not to do so shortly before the indictment was returned on
Feb. 28, 1991. In a secret internal memo that day, the State
Department said it had "no objections" to indictment of any of the
individuals on the prosecution's list, including Dajani, but it
expressed reservations about proceeding against him in light of his
connections
Rep. Gonzales said Monday that Dajani also helped obtain arms
for Iraq from firms in Portugal and Cyprus. The Banking Committee,
Gonzales added, is investigating "whether or not the CCC
commodities destined for Mr. Dajani's grain handling facility in
Aqaba were diverted to pay for these weapons or others.
Gonzales called the decision not to indict Dajani "probably the
most blatant example of State Department intervention" in the case.
(George Lardner, Washington Post, A12)
BUSH IS PRESSED ON VIETNAM EMBARGO
The Bush Administration is under growing pressure from
American business leaders and foreign allies to modify its embargo
against Vietnam. In response, officials say, the government may
be preparing to move to a new phase of relations with Hanoi, which
recently pledged to remove some major obstacles to the resolution
of the issue of Americans still missing from the Vietnam War
"We cannot watch from the tailgate as other nations get their fair
share of trade in Vietnam, a big nation of 66 million people that
needs to buy many things," said Heinz Pretcher, chairman of the
President's Export Council.
(Barbara Crossette, New York Times, A3)
GEPHARDT BILL TRIGGERS U.S.-JAPAN AUTO DEBATE
American and Japanese automakers sparred Monday over a
proposal that would force Japan to eliminate its trade surplus with
the U.S. over five years or face limits on sales of Japanese cars
in the U.S. There was opposition even among the "Big Three" U.S.
automakers to the proposal by Rep. Gephardt and all three said the
Bush Administration already has the tools to force Japan to import
more American cars and buy more American parts.
At a hearing before the trade subcommittee of the House Ways
and Means Committee, support for the Gephardt bill, co-sponsored
by Sen. Riegle, was led by Chrysler Corp. It has long favored
formal restraints on Japanese imports and cars made at Japanese-
owned "transplant" factories. GM said it has not made a decision
on whether to support the bill
U.S. representatives of Toyota
and Honda said the bill would cost Americans jobs and raise car
prices for consumers.
(John Maggs, Journal of Commerce)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-13
AS DEFENSE SHRINKS, SDI MAY BE LOSING FAVOR WITH MILITARY
For the first time, SDI has become the Bush Administration's
No. 1 priority in the weapons budget. Yet the anti-missile project
is not everyone's favorite at the Pentagon.
SDI is causing considerable resentment in some military
circles, for two reasons: The "missile killer" project is
competing with the armed services for shares of the shrinking
defense budget
As the project moves close to actually fielding
a system for shooting down ballistic missiles, debate is growing
within the military over how to put it together and who would
control it
But now the defense cuts are accelerating and the money fight
is fierce. "The tighter the budget gets there is going to be more
resistance by some elements in the Pentagon to having more money
going into SDI research and development," said Steven Kosiak,
senior budget analyst at the Defense Budget Project, a private
research organization.
(Robert Burns, AP)
DEFENSE CUTS THREATEN STATE JOBS
Maryland is projected to lose more than 9,000 defense industry
jobs under Pentagon cutbacks proposed by the Bush Administration,
and the numbers could go even higher under proposals being pushed
in Congress, according to a study released Monday.
(Tom Bowman, Baltimore Sun, A1)
REPORT ON TRADE BARRIERS SAYS U.S. MADE
SOME INROADS IN JAPAN, MEXICO
The Bush Administration reported "significant" successes in
opening markets in Japan and Mexico, but found major trade barriers
remain in the countries as well as such places as the EC, Canada,
China and South Korea.
"Far more foreign markets are open today to U.S. firms than
three years ago," Trade Representative Hills said as she released
a congressionally mandated annual report on foreign trade barriers.
But she cautioned that "much more remains to be done, and the
report listed an increasing number of countries that allegedly
maintain trade barriers.
(Eduardo Lachica, Wall Street Journal, A18)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "Victims of Politics," regarding reduced aid to
Vietnamese refugees, by Frank Wolfe, appears in The Washington
Times, page B1.
"US Arms Makers Still Push Sales," by Peter Grier, appears in The
Christian Science Monitor, page 1.
-end of A-Section-
NETWORK NEWS
(Monday evening, March 30)
BABY WITH BRAIN STEM ONLY
ABC's Peter Jennings: We begin tonight with a family tragedy that
has become a matter of great public concern -- a private matter
that led to a debate about public policy. In Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
a baby has died. She was born nine days ago with only a brain stem
-- only enough to keep some of her body's functions going for only
a little while. Her parents had asked a court to let her life be
terminated so that her healthy organs could be donated to others
in need.
(All Nets Lead)
WILLIE HORTON AD MAN
CBS's Dan Rather: Get ready for more negative advertising in the
presidential campaign. The whole campaign may be about to get a
lot dirtier. The man behind the ads that helped destroy Michael
Dukakis said today he's preparing a new assault on Bill Clinton.
CBS's Bill Plante: If you liked the 1988 presidential campaign
you're going to love 1992.
(TV coverage of President Bush shaking hands with Boy Scouts at an
outdoor event in 1988.)
Floyd Brown is back. Brown heads the conservative political action
committee which paid for the Willie Horton ad. And just like four
years ago he can't wait to help George Bush, especially if his
opponent is Bill Clinton.
(Brown: "Every time I pick up the morning newspaper I feel like
a kid in a candy store. The fact is that he [Clinton] is very
vulnerable.")
Brown says he will raise $10,000,000 to make what he calls
comparative ads for the 1992 campaign. He says there is no
connection to the Bush campaign This time around Democrats
don't buy the idea that there's no connection.
(Wendy Sherman, Dukakis campaign: "I would bet there is not. a
viewer tonight who believes that this isn't connected to George
Bush and his effort to win reelection.")
Bill Clinton wasn't buying it either.
(Clinton: "George Bush said on "David Frost" that he would do
anything to win. I am getting sick and tired of people who are too
weak-kneed to take him on.")
In case there is any doubt about what kind of campaign lies ahead,
a senior official said today that the President will make family
values a key campaign issue, and that he won't be doing any ads
attacking Clinton's character. No, said the official, the
President will let others do that.
(CBS-8)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- B-2
ABORTION/"GAG" RULE
Jennings: There has been another round of debate today over
President Bush's new proposal on abortion counseling. At issue is
something called the "gag" rule, which if put into effect would
impose severe limitations on what advice family planning clinics,
which receive federal money, could give the people they serve. Up
until now President Bush has wanted no advice at all about
abortion. And then a week ago there was a change: doctors would
be permitted to discuss abortion in those clinics -- but only
doctors, not nurses.
ABC's Al Dale reports most of the women who come to Planned
Parenthood's main clinic in Atlanta for pregnancy counseling are
poor. Clinic officials say those women would be treated unfairly
under the Bush Administration's new guidelines because they still
would not get information about abortion.
(Kay Scott, Atlanta Planned Parenthood Director: "I think it's
harassment of poor women, and the government is out of touch with
what the priorities are. To say that physicians can talk to
clients is really a problem, because most physicians are not the
primary health care giver.")
The man in charge of the policy, HHS Deputy Secretary William
Archer, defended it today.
(Archer: "The nurses will provide a list as a source of referral
where that woman, that poor woman can go and get information even
from other federal programs.")
Thousands of clinics -- those more dependent than Planned
Parenthood for federal money -- may have to obey the rules, leaving
many women who cannot afford private care with no place to turn on
qualified medical advice on abortion.
(ABC-2)
MIDEAST TALKS
Jennings: The Bush Administration has invited Israel and its Arab
neighbors for another round of peace talks. April 29 is the date.
So far the talks have made it clear how much distance there is
between Israel and the Arabs, and in some cases how far apart
Israel and the U.S. are on the process of a lasting peace.
ABC's Barrie Dunsmore reports that President Bush spoke of his
anguish over current tensions in U.S.-Israeli relations in an
emotional letter to a prominent Republican Jewish leader. The
letter was made public over the weekend. The letter seemed aimed
at repairing his relationship with American Jews.
(TV Coverage of President Bush walking up the White House
driveway.)
With the end of the Cold War, Israel's strategic value as an ally
against the Soviet Union has decreased. And so has Israel's
political support in the country. So now for the first time this
President has felt freer to challenge Israel on matters of policy.
[Rep. Lee Hamilton, (D): "I think what is remarkably changed in
the relationship is the willingness of a President of the United
States to take Israel head-on."]
Nothing better illustrates this than the President's refusal to
guarantee loans to absorb Soviet Jews unless Israel stops building
settlements in Arab territories.
(APC-12)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- B-3
ISRAELI RELATIONS
Jennings reports that it's always been the case that when something
important happens on one side of the U.S.-Israeli relationship, it
certainly has an effect on the other. Moreover, there is now an
election campaign going on in Israel, and Israel's relationship
with the U.S. has become quite an issue.
ABC's Dean Reynolds reports that increasingly there is a sense of
betrayal among Israelis -- a feeling that the rules of the game
have been changed by a uniquely hostile American Administration
just looking for a fight.
(Ehud Olmert: "There is a certain distortion in the basic
principles of decency and friendliness with regard to the
government of Israel."
For a sizeable minority of Israelis, American criticism has
awakened fears never far from the surface.
(Joseph Goell, Jerusalem Post: "This point of view tends to equate
anything critical of Israel with antisemitism. If you are going
to say something against Israel, it's because you're an
antisemite.")
And some in Prime Minister Shamir's Likud Party now see that idea
as a vote getter in the June elections. References to the
holocaust are already seeping into right-wing comments about
President Bush. Typically such words come from junior officials
like Deputy Minister Benjamin Netanyhu, who said, Bush wanted
Israel to move its borders to Aushwitz. But there are other
Israelis who think attacking America could backfire, especially if
Bush and company are reelected.
(ABC-13)
PAT BUCHANAN
Jennings reports that Pat Buchanan said today that he will spend
less time in the future attacking President Bush and pay more
attention to Congress. Mr. Buchanan called Congress a swamp that
must be drained.
(ABC-4)
H. ROSS PEROT
NBC's Tom Brokaw reports that H. Ross Perot chose a temporary
running mate -- Retired Admiral James Stockdale, a highly decorated
Vietnam War veteran. Perot had to make a choice now because many
states require a vice presidential candidate for a position on the
ballot.
(CBS-7, NBC-2)
UNEMPLOYMENT
Jennings reports unemployment in the U.S. early in the current
recession was actually much worse than the government had reported.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics acknowledged today that more than
half of a million people who lost their jobs between March 1990 and
March 1991 were left out of the official count.
(ABC-7)
HOUSING STARTS
Jennings reports the housing industry slipped back in February.
Sales of new homes were down 2.7%.
(ABC-8)
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- B-4
CAMBODIA
Jennings reports that the U.N. has begun the job of trying to help
Cambodian refugees go home again safely. According to U.N.
officials in the field, the mission to get them all home would have
a much greater chance of success if the U.S. would keep its
financial commitments.
(Sergio Viera DeMello, U.N.: "For the time being what we need most
is money to make it work. We're facing a number of difficulties
here: mines, roads, availability of land, security, etc.")
ABC's Bill Redeker reports money from the U.S. could help. The
U.S. is supposed to contribute $660 million to the program. So
far they have not contributed a dime because Congress is at an
impasse over new foreign aid. The lack of funding has also
undercut the deployment of U.N. peacekeeping troops. Only 2,000
of the 22,000-man force have arrived. Prince Sihanouk indicated
today that more troops are needed to help disarm warring factions,
especially the Khmer Rouge.
Tomorrow another 500 refugees will make their way home. But U.N.
officials say the Cambodian future will remain in jeopardy as long
as the West, especially the U.S., refuses to help pay the price of
peace.
(ABC-10)
NEW YORK CITY WOES
NBC's Bob Kur reports that over the years city voters have watched
politicians come and go while the problems stayed or got worse.
(Unknown: "It [solving the problems] is not as simple as 'Points
of Light,' and it's not as complex as the 'War on Poverty.' It's
something in between. But the President has to set the tone.")
And this President's tone is quite clear.
(President Bush: "Our view -- the Republican view -- is based on
a fundamental principle: government is too big and it spends too
much.")
The Democrats [presidential candidates] would create enterprise
zones where those who invest in inner-cities would get tax breaks.
Enterprise zones are a Republican idea, yet each time President
Bush asked Congress to create them the Democrats in control
refused.
(NBC-4)
MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION
CBS's Dan Rather reports that the federal government's seal of
approval on the meat and poultry you buy may not mean as much as
you think. The Agriculture Department said so in a report that was
supposed to be secret -- a report the public wasn't supposed to
see. But CBS correspondent Bruce Morton did see it.
CBS's Morton: The Agriculture Department commissioned a report
which says the Food Safety and Inspection Service has lost sight
of a clear cut and widely agreed upon mission together with
strategies, goals and plans for carrying out that mission. The
current poultry slaughter system, the report says, is deficient
from a public health viewpoint.
(CBS-2)
White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- B-5
CIS AID
Rather: President Bush says he will announce this week another new
package of economic aid to Russia and other former Soviet
republics. Mr. Bush has been criticized by Republicans and
Democrats for not doing enough to help the former Communist
superpower switch to democracy and a free market system. (CBS-3)
CIS UNEMPLOYMENT
Jennings reports that U.N. officials returning from the former
Soviet Union say there is a danger that the unemployment rate could
reach 24%.
(CBS-4, ABC-11)
CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING
ABC's Barry Serafin reports that thanks to U.S. taxpayers a once
abandoned rail yard in Scranton, Penn., is getting a new life. It
is now called the Steam Town National Historic Site. Old buildings
and steam locomotives are being restored. When private developers
ran out of money for the project Steam Town found a champion in
Rep. McDade. At McDade's urging Congress has appropriated $52
million for Steam Town over the past five years with the National
Park Service put in charge. Privately many Park Service officials
describe Steam Town as a project the Park Service does not need or
want. They and some members of Congress point to other needs, such
as $2 billion dollars worth of delayed repairs in national parks.
(ABC-5)
HANDGUN EDUCATION
Jennings reports that James Brady was in New York City today to
help launch a new handgun education program in the city's schools.
The New York program is part of a national program to teach inner-
city children that guns are not an answer to their problems.
(CBS-5, ABC-10)
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EDITORIALS/COLUMNISTS
CAMPAIGN
Bush Must Bring Back Pat -- And All His Flock -- "A toned-down Pat
Buchanan won't necessarily bring the drift Republicans home. That
is up to President Bush. The Bush campaign should recruit Buchanan
by giving him a spot on the convention agenda, making him a
surrogate in the fall and adding some of his people to the Bush-
Quayle campaign. The President has to go back to the future. His
statement last week, with its promises to 'reinvent our schools,
transform welfare and health care, is a step in the right
direction
What Bush needs to do is spell out how he will
change America. Reinventing education is great
The President
needs to tell us how we'll get our money's worth
Bush also
can't be defensive about international affairs. He needs to
articulate how the new world order benefits us. He can do it in
two words: peace and prosperity."
(Ed Rollins, Los Angeles Times, 3/22)
A Perot Candidacy Would Go After Votes of Angry Americans -- "As
the threat from Pat Buchanan subsides, President Bush may face an
even greater challenge from an independent candidacy by Ross
Perot
Early assessments of a Perot candidacy suggest more
damage to Bush than the Democratic nominee since Perot comes from
the business community. But Perot might tap into groups of voters
that are simply apathetic, regardless of past party leaning
If Ross Perot ventures forth, he'll probably address all these
issues [congressional reform, campaign finance reform], plus the
overriding problems of the economy and chronic deficit spending
In today's uncertain atmosphere, a substantial number of voters
might opt for the consummate outsider. But it's a long time until
November."
(John Knaggs, Austin-American Statesman, 3/21)
ECONOMY
The Economy -- No More Federal 'Help,' Thank You -- "President Bush
gave Americans the best economic news they've had in some time.
He promised to 'do nothing' rather than raise taxes or try other
gimmicks to stimulate the economy
Bush is correct. Congress
is too far out of touch to be trusted
Democrats can yap all
they want about tax fairness. The last thing the economy needs is
another tax on fairness."
(Charleston Daily Mail, 3/22)
Tough Talk, But That's It -- "The economic package crafted by
congressional Democrats was, as we all knew it would be, wholly
unacceptable to the White House
It deserves the veto the
President promised. But where is the 'good fair fight' he also
promised. On March 20 he trumpeted that list of cockeyed budget
items
whose appropriations he wants rescinded.
Sure,
he
announced a longer moratorium on new federal regulations. But
those are easy jabs, and they aren't going to change anything
'real. Once again, the President's puny deeds failed to match
his martial rhetoric.
(Boston Herald, 3/23)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- C-2
MIDEAST
U.S. Pressure Could Reelect Shamir -- "If the Bush Administration
remains firm on the principle of no new settlements outside of
Israel's June 1967 borders, it will have an impact on the political
debate in Israel -- but this impact could shape the debate in a
manner which the U.S. will not appreciate. It may not only lead
the Likud to run against Washington, but force the Labor Party to
assert positions on settlement activity that will make agreement
with the U.S. difficult even if Labor should be elected. A Rabin-
led labor Party cannot be expected to abandon what it views as
Israel's legitimate right to settle throughout greater Jerusalem
or in the Golan Heights
It would be best for all concerned to
remember the past, tone down the rhetoric, and let Israel's
democracy work on its own."
(Marvin Feuerwerger, Christian Science Monitor, 3/24)
Another Mideast Obstacle -- "If 'obstacle to peace' is Washington's
term for the expansion of Jewish settlements in territories
occupied by Israel, what should we call Hezbollah's Lebanon-based
crusade to eradicate Israel? If President Bush is willing to press
an ally, Israel, to desist from actions he rejects, when will he
demand that disreputable Syria and Iran stop supporting the
murderous
Hezbollah?
The U.S. neither aids nor trades with
Syria or Iran. Yet Washington has some leverage. Syria does not
want to be the one to scuttle the Bush Administration's Middle East
peace talks. And both countries increasingly seek international
respectability. President Bush should let them know they will
never have it as long as they arm and protect the fighters of
Hezbollah. He should say this publicly. Neither defference nor
discretion wins cooperation from despotic Middle Eastern regimes,
as the President should have learned from Iraq."
(Rocky Mountain News, 3/23)
Principles, Then Policy -- "Evidence has been mounting for more
than a year of how the Bush Administration -- and the Reagan
Administration before that -- coddled Saddam Hussein because he was
sending his troops to die in battle against fanatical Shiites from
Iran
Then President Bush reversed this country's policies 180
degrees, going to war against its former ally. Now a similar
pattern may be merging regarding Syria. The Administration is
looking the other way while Syria rearms with powerful Scud
missiles. Will Syria hoodwink the Bush Administration as Saddam
did? By seeming to favor Syria and to punish Israel, is the
Administration sending exactly the wrong signals to both countries,
which could be the next antagonists in the next Middle East war?
The White House should come up with a consistent set of foreign
policy goals for the region that are predicated on enduring
principles -- resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict, for instance
-- and stick to them.'
(st. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3/23)
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Today
CONGRESSIONAL
House Floor: The House is sched-
uled to vote on a bill (HR 3732) that would
MONITOR
allow some fiscal 1993 funds earmarked for
defense to be spent on domestic initiatives.
The 1990 budget deal placed caps on
spending for domestic, defense and inter-
national programs and barred Congress
C
from shifting funds from one account to
another through fiscal 1993.
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Liberal Democrats have been push-
ing the bill so that some of the "peace
dividend" can be spent on education and
other domestic programs. But the Demo-
News From the Hill
cratic leadership has been unable to at-
tract conservative Democrats, some of
whom are concerned that a cutback in
defense will cost jobs in their districts.
HOUSE FLOOR: Closed captioning
that the original regulations never in-
Most Republicans remain opposed
sought for election commercials.
tended to restrict counseling by doctors. "A
to the bill.
Presidential candidates who accept
physician is able to provide any medical
The House also will take up a mea-
federal matching funds would be re-
information about abortion that he or she
sure (HR 1558) to coordinate the transfer
quired to prepare all television commer-
deems necessary for a patient. It is that
of control of the Panama Canal from the
cials with closed captioning under legisla-
simple," he said.
United States to the Panamanians. The
tion (HR 3292) that passed the House by
But members of the subcommittee re-
transfer is scheduled for 1999.
voice vote yesterday.
mained skeptical. "The administration has
With closed captioning, those with
worked hard to promote the notion that
Senate Floor: Senators plan to vote
specially equipped televisions can receive
there is a kinder and gentler 'gag rule,"
on whether to invoke cloture and allow
a running transcript across their screens.
said Ron Wyden, D-Ore. "On the record,
consideration of a bill (HR 2507) that
The requirement would take effect 30
nothing's changed."
would lift a ban on the use of tissue from
days after enactment. The bill would
aborted fetuses for scientific research.
make the commercials more accessible to
WEAPONS PLANT cleanup re-
Federal funding for research involving
the hearing impaired.
mains monumental, panel hears.
fetal tissue from induced abortions has
The House also passed, by voice
The Department of Energy's (DOE)
been prohibited since President Ronald
vote, legislation (S 1743) that would des-
assistant secretary for environmental res-
Reagan imposed the moratorium in 1988.
ignate segments of eight rivers in Arkan-
toration yesterday defended the agency's
Bill supporters say critical biological
sas as part of the National Wild and Sce-
fiscal 1993 request of $5.3 billion for the
studies have been hampered by the in-
nic Rivers System and a bill (H J Res
cleanup of nuclear weapons plants, saying
ability of scientists to use fetal tissue in
402) that would authorize a memorial to
the money is needed to finance the "most
research. But opponents say they fear the
George Mason in the Mall area of Wash-
complex environmental cleanup challenge
bill would lead to more abortions.
ington, D.C. Mason was the author of
among the federal agencies."
Virginia's Declaration of Rights, which is
DOE's Leo P. Duffy told the House
Energy Research: The House Sci-
similar to the Bill of Rights, later in-
Armed Services' DOE Defense Nuclear Fa-
ence Committee will weigh in today on
cluded in the U.S. Constitution.
cilities Panel that the funding level, repre-
the congressional energy policy debate, as
senting a 24 percent increase over fiscal
it begins a markup of energy-related re-
ABORTION RULES spark an-
1992 appropriations, would be used to help
search and development legislation.
gry exchange at House hearing.
transform the agency's cleanup program
The panel will consider a measure
The fight over the Bush administra-
from one focused primarily on investiga-
(HR 4559) that is expected to be incorpo-
tion's regulations barring abortion coun-
tion and feasibility studies to actual clean-
rated into a comprehensive energy strat-
seling in federally funded family plan-
up of the many weapons production plants
egy bill (HR 776).
ning clinics resumed yesterday, as
managed by DOE.
Under HR 4559, research and devel-
members of the House Energy and Com-
Victor S. Rezendes, an energy issues
opment spending would receive an an-
merce Health Subcommittee grilled the
specialist with the General Accounting Of-
nual increase of roughly 5 percent after
Health and Human Services Department
fice, said the total cleanup of DOE plants is
inflation - for a total authorization of
(HHS) official who oversees the Title x
currently estimated to cost $160 billion.
$17.4 billion in fiscal 1993-97. The bill
family planning program.
He said the overall cost could grow
directs funding toward conservation, re-
William R. Archer III, HHS deputy
to $300 billion or more if technological
newable energy and nuclear fusion.
assistant secretary for population affairs,
breakthroughs are not found to handle
The bill contains a section, added
was called before the panel to explain his
some of the more highly volatile wastes
during subcommittee markup, that calls
March 20 memorandum to regional admin-
that have accumulated during decades of
for converting the U.S. uranium enrich-
istrators detailing enforcement of the rules.
accelerated nuclear weapons production.
ment enterprise into a federally owned
The controversial rules have largely
Panel Chairman John M. Spratt Jr.,
corporation that will ultimately be sold
remained unenforced since they were
D-S.C., said he is concerned over the lack
back to private investors. Currently, the
first issued in 1988 and upheld by the
of clear cost estimates for the cleanup.
Energy Department oversees the nation's
Supreme Court last May.
"Despite years of effort and substan-
uranium enrichment program.
Archer defended the administration's
latest interpretation of the rules, saying
See NEWS on p. 3
See TODAY on p. 4
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Congressional Monitor
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Status of Major Legislation
102nd Congress
(as of March 30, 1992)
Bill and Background
House
Senate
Final
Cable Television Reregulation. (S 12, HR 1303) The bills would
S 12 passed
strengthen regulation of cable operators' basic rates and services, allow
1/31/92
broadcasters to charge cable operators for use of their signal and seek to
boost competition.
Campaign Finance. (HR 3750, S 3) The bills would set voluntary
HR 3750 passed
S 3 passed
limits, on a state-by-state basis, on how much a candidate could spend on
11/25/91
5/23/91
House and Senate elections and provide public funding and other
benefits to those who comply.
Conditional MFN for China. (S 1367, HR 2212) The bill would set
HR 2212 passed
S 1367 passed
HR 2212 cleared
conditions for the renewal of most-favored-nation (MFN) trade status
7/10/91
as HR 2212
2/25/92
with China in 1992. President Bush vetoed the bill because he wants no
7/23/91
President vetoed 3/2/92
congressional conditions attached to China's MFN status which
House voted to
provides low tariffs for Chinese goods imported into the United States.
override veto 3/11/92
Senate sustained
veto 3/18/92
Crime Bill. (S 1241, HR 3371) The omnibus crime package would
HR 3371 passed
S 1241 passed
House adopted
broaden the federal death penalty to an estimated 50 crimes, restrict
10/22/91
7/11/91
conference report
death row inmate appeals and allow prosecutors to use certain evidence
on HR 3371, 11/27/91
obtained in violation of defendants' rights. Conferees accepted language
Senate cloture failed
from the Senate measure requiring a five-day waiting period for the
11/27/91, 3/19/92
purchase of a handgun.
Elementary and Secondary Education Grants. (S 2, HR 3320)
Education and Labor
S 2 passed
The bills, designed to respond to President Bush's "America 2000" plan,
approved HR 3320
1/28/92
would create a federal grant program for states to help fund education
10/17/91
improvements in elementary and secondary schools. The House measure
would allow funds to go to "school choice" programs involving both public
and private schools, as proposed by the Bush administration; the Senate
bill would allow choice only among pubic schools.
Family and Medical Leave. (HR 2, S 5) The bills would require
HR 2 passed
S 5 passed
businesses and the federal government to give workers unpaid leave to
as S 5
10/2/91
care for newborns or ill relatives. President Bush vetoed similar legislation
11/13/91
in 1990.
Higher Education Reauthorization. (HR 3553, S 1150) The bills
HR 3553 passed
S 1150 passed
would reauthorize for five and seven years, respectively, the 1965
3/26/91
2/21/92
Higher Education Act, which governs all federal grants and loans to
post-secondary students. Both measures seek to open the loan and
grant programs to more students from middle class families.
National Energy Policy. (HR 776, 2166) The bills seek to define a
Energy
S 2166 passed
comprehensive national energy strategy. The Senate bill contains the
approved HR 776
2/19/92
core of an earlier version (S 1220) that members refused to consider
3/11/92
last session, but discards controversial proposals to open Alaska's Arc-
tic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas drilling and to
increase federal gasoline mileage standards. The House measure also
does not include provisions for drilling in ANWR or auto fuel efficiency
standards. The House bill is silent on the issues of nuclear power plant
licensing and coastal drilling.
Tax Bill. (HR 4210) The House and Senate versions would provide a
HR 4210 passed
HR 4210 passed
House and Senate adopted
tax break for middle-income taxpayers and a tax increase for higher-
2/27/92
3/13/92
conference report
income Americans. The conference, agreement would create 8 new top
3/20/92
tax bracket of 36 percent and impose a 10 percent surtax on million-
President vetoed
aires, while providing a permanent $300-per-child tax credit to families
3/20/92
making less than $50,000 per year. The agreement also would provide a
House sustained
two-year tax break, in the form of a 20 percent credit of up to $300
veto 3/25/92
based on payroll taxes.
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
NEWS from p. 1
his decision to retire.
tend to retire at the end of the 102nd
Because the state's redistricting map
Congress. Nineteen are Democrats and
tial amounts of money provided
the
would carve up his district, he said, he
eight are Republicans. Also, Chalmers P.
numbers are still terribly spongy."
would only have the option of running in
Wylie, R-Ohio, ranking member of the
Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., questioned whether
the newly created 8th District, which is
House Banking Committee, is expected
DOE could spend all $5.3 billion next year,
heavily Republican.
to announce today that he plans to retire.
noting that GAO had determined that $1.4
Michigan's new map is expected to
Five members of the Senate have de-
billion was left over from fiscal 1991 be-
be made final by the court after a brief
cided against re-election bids, two Demo-
cause contractors had not been able to
comment and review period that ends
crats and three Republicans. In addition,
perform their assigned cleanups.
soon.
Alan J. Dixon, D-III., lost a primary bat-
The two announcements bring to 27
tle for the Democratic nomination in his
WELFARE BILL draws veto
the number of House members who in-
district.
threat from Bush administration.
The Bush administration went on
record yesterday as strongly opposed to a
bill by Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-
RTC, Foreign Aid Funding to Expire
N.Y., to substantially increase federal
funding for work-to-welfare programs,
Time is running out for Congress to approve foreign aid and thrift bailout
but offered no legislative proposal of its
spending bills. For lawmakers - already on the hot seat because of the House
own.
bank scandal and public anger over congressional perks - the timing could not
Jo Anne B. Barnhart, assistant sec-
be worse.
retary for Health and Human Services
In recent years, votes on foreign aid and thrift bailout funding measures have
(HHS), said the administration "strongly
been among the most unpopular that members have had to cast. With public
opposes" Moynihan's bill (S 2303) be-
opinion of Congress now at an all-time low, according to polls, these votes are
cause of its "excessive funding" and "lack
even more difficult.
of mechanisms" to pay for the cost.
But deadlines are imminent - funding authority will expire at midnight,
Barnhart, who heads the Adminis-
tonight. If lawmakers do not clear bills by then, most U.S. foreign aid programs
tration for Children, Youth and Families
could be shut down, and the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), which man-
within HHS, told the Senate Finance
ages the thrift bailout, would no longer be authorized to spend money to close
Subcommittee on Social Security and
failing savings and loans.
Family Policy that HHS officials would
In each instance, Congress is being pushed to the deadline because of partisan
recommend that President Bush veto the
differences. Some Republicans oppose both bills, and Democrats are unwilling to
bill if it reaches his desk.
use their majority position to clear the bills without the political cover of some
Moynihan introduced the measure in
GOP support.
late January after Bush said in his State
After Republicans made it known that they would not support the RTC bill
of the Union address that it was time to
(HR 4241), House Banking Committee Chairman Henry B. Gonzalez, D-Texas,
"help reform the welfare system."
wrote President Bush on March 25 calling for his help in convincing Republicans
The bill calls for about $4.5 billion
to back the measure. But, according to members from both parties, the adminis-
per year to help states implement the
tration's lobbying effort has been cursory.
job-training and placement programs
Foreign Aid. If Congress does not approve a foreign aid bill, House Foreign
states are required to establish under the
Operations Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman David R. Obey, D-Wis.,
Family Support Act of 1988, which Moy-
said, "the most likely outcome is that come Tuesday night, our aid missions will
nihan co-authored. Currently, federal
close, and Peace Corps volunteers will not be paid."
funds for the job program are capped at
But others say that the immediate impact is less clear. Administration offi-
$1 billion.
cials say that some previously approved money would be available to fund some
aid programs.
ROE, WOLPE latest to announce
Although nothing has been set, the House may take up a bill tonight. Many
retirement plans.
lawmakers would prefer to pass a bill without a roll call vote, but some Republi-
House Democrats Robert A. Roe of
cans will not let that happen. "It's an appropriations bill; there ought to be a
New Jersey and Howard Wolpe of Michi-
[recorded] vote on it," said Robert S. Walker, R-Pa.
gan yesterday became the latest addi-
The Senate may also consider foreign aid legislation today.
tions to an expanding group of House
RTC Funding. The prospects for congressional approval of an S&L bailout
lawmakers who have opted against run-
bill by April 1 are more bleak. The House is not scheduled to take up its version
ning for re-election to Congress.
(HR 4241) until tomorrow at the earliest, and lack of support could delay action
Roe, chairman of the House Public
several days.
Works and Transportation Committee,
Both the House measure and the Senate bill (S 2482), which was passed, 52-
has been in Congress for 12 terms.
42, last Thursday, would provide an additional $25 billion for the bailout, and
He said in a statement that he
extend the RTC's authority to spend about $17 billion remaining from funds
wanted to spend more time with his fam-
authorized last year.
ily and friends and "pursue other en-
Once the measure reaches the House floor, lawmakers may battle over
deavors of public and private service."
whether to allow the RTC to provide assistance to ailing thrifts. The Senate bill
New Jersey's 8th District, which Roe
includes a provision that would allocate $1.9 billion of the money to shore up
represents, was not largely affected by
weak thrifts; Gonzalez may offer an amendment to restrict the practice.
redistricting. Roe said he had "absolutely
The differences between the chambers could lead to further delay, adding to
no doubt" that he would be elected to a
the bailout's final price tag. The Treasury Department has estimated that a 90-
13th term if he sought it.
day delay in funding would add about $200 million to the bailout's cost. When
The case was different with Wolpe, a
funding authority is cut off, the RTC stops marketing assets and signing agree-
seven-term representative from Lansing.
ments to sell off thrifts.
Wolpe said the redrawing of the state's
-Thomas Galvin
3rd District was the chief reason behind
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992
TODAY from p. 1
Committee Meetings Today
Panel Republicans oppose HR 4559,
saying that the large authorizations
would give free reign to appropriators,
court in the Eastern District of North Carolina
enabling them to fund pet projects.
Senate Committees
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
If Republicans and Democrats on the
March 19.
panel cannot reach a compromise before
NUCLEAR WASTE
the markup, GOP members may offer a
Senate Energy Committee
rival measure (HR 4460) sponsored by
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION
The full committee (Chairman Johnston,
ranking member Robert S. Walker, R-Pa.,
Senate Small Business Committee
D-La.) will hold a hearing on the status of
as a substitute amendment. The proposal
Innovation, Technology and Productivity
implementation of the civilian nuclear waste
Subcommittee (Chairman Levin, D-Mich.)
would specify more precise funding levels
programs of the Department of Energy.
will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of
for individual programs. It would be a one-
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. March 31
the Small Business Innovation Development
year, $5.4 billion authorization.
Witnesses scheduled: John Bartlett - Office of
Act of 1982, which established the Small Busi-
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Energy
Department; Don Deere - Nuclear Waste Tech-
ness Innovation Research Development
Cable Regulation: Congressional
nical Review Board; John Kauffman - American
Program..
efforts to rein in the booming cable tele-
Nuclear Energy Council; Cas Robinson National
9am SR-428A Russell Bldg. March 31
vision industry will shift to the House
Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners;
Witnesses scheduled:
Hazel O'Leary Northern States Power Co.;
PANEL: Jim Wells director of resources, General
today as the Energy and Commerce Sub-
Krista Sanda - Minnesota Department of Public
Accounting Office; Richard Shane - assistant
committee on Telecommunications
Service
administrator for research, innovation and tech-
marks up a draft re-regulation bill.
nology, Small Business Administration
The Senate passed a similar bill (S
PANEL: Donald Senich division director, Indus-
U.S. POLICY IN INDOCHINA
trial Innovation, National Science Foundation;
12) on Jan. 31.
John Diggs - director of extramural research,
Cable industry critics say that rates
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
National Institutes of Health; Robert Wrenn
have gone up too rapidly since deregulation
The full committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.)
SBIR Program Coordinator, Department of De-
in 1984. The bill would require the Federal
will hold a hearing on U.S. policy in Indochina.
fense
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. March 31
PANEL: Mark Clevey vice president of research
Communications Commission to set rates
Witness scheduled: Richard Solomon - assistant
and development, MERRA; Fred Stevie - AT&T
for basic cable services for companies that
secretary of State
do not face effective competition.
In addition, the bill would allow local
broadcasters to charge cable operators
PREVENTING YOUTH VIOLENCE
for access to their signals, which the oper-
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
House Committees
ators currently receive free of charge.
The full committee (Chairman Glenn, D-
Ohio) will hold a hearing on preventing youth
The Bush administration opposes
GATT NEGOTIATIONS
violence.
the bill, saying that increased compe-
House Agriculture Committee
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. March 31
tition is preferable to federal regulation.
The full committee (Chairman de la Garza,
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Stokes, D-Ohio; Mark
Wilkins - member, Youth Task Force; Curtis
D-Texas) will hold a hearing to review the
The administration wants to let the so-
agriculture negotiations in the Uruguay Round
called Baby Bell telephone companies
Artis member, Youth Task Force; Carol Beck
principal, Thomas Jefferson High School, Brook-
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
enter the cable business.
lyn, New York
Trade (GATT).
PANEL 1: Leonard Eron - professor, University of
9:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. March 31
Court Reform: Legislation that
Illinois; Adele Harrell - senior research analyst,
Witnesses scheduled: Julious Katz - Deputy U.S.
would implement some of the Federal
State Policy Center, The Urban Institute; Donald
Trade Representative; Richard Crowder under
Schwarz assistant professor, University of Penn-
secretary of Agriculture; Peter Vitaliano - Na-
Courts Study Committee's judicial reform
sylvania Medical School; Deborah Prothrow-
tional Milk Producers Federation; Sam Hollis
recommendations will be marked up by the
Stith assistant dean, Harvard School of Public
National Cotton Council; Jack Roney - Hawaiian
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts.
Health
Sugar Planters' Association; Dale Carley Uni-
The measure (S 1569) would set up a
PANEL 2: Gregory McDonald - director, Human
versity of Georgia; Jim Mullins National Cattle-
Services Policy and Management Issues, General
men's Association; Mike Dunn National Farm-
panel of judges for five years to resolve
Accounting Office; Gail Breakey director, Ha-
ers Union
jurisdictional conflicts between circuit
waii Family Stress Center; Ray Miller Ohio
courts. In addition, each federal circuit
House of Representatives; Ronald Slaby . senior
would be required to establish bankruptcy
scientist, Education Development Center
FY93 AGRICULTURE & RURAL
appellate panels to take on some of the
DEVELOPMENT APPROPS
increased number of bankruptcy cases.
House Appropriations Committee
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
The Federal Courts Study Commit-
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
FEDERAL COURTS REVISIONS
tee was created by a 1988 law to look at
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee (Chairman Whitten, D-Miss.)
ways to improve the federal court system.
Courts and Administrative Practice Sub-
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropria-
Many of the recommendations of the
committee (Chairman Heflin, D-Ala.) will
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
committee, which finished its work two
mark up pending legislation.
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
years ago, were incorporated in the Judi-
2pm SH-216 Hart Bldg. March 31
Agenda & witnesses scheduled: La Verne
cial Improvements Act of 1990.
Agenda:
Ausman administrator, Farmers Home Admin-
S 1569 - Implement the recommendations of the
Subcommittee Chairman Howell
istration; Roland R. Vautour, undersecretary for
Federal Courts Study Committee HR 2324 Make
Small Community and Rural Development, Ru-
Heflin, D-Ala., plans to offer a substitute
an incarcerated person ineligible to receive wit-
ral Electrification Administration; Michael M.F.
amendment that would allow the panel of
ness fees or allowances
Liu - acting administrator, Rural Electrification
HR 2549 - Make technical corrections to chapter 5
judges to rule on non-constitutional cases
Adminstration
of title 5, U.S. Code HR 3237 Extend the terms of
referred to it by the Supreme Court, in
office of members of the Foreign Claims Settle-
FY93 COMMERCE APPROPS
addition to resolving intercircuit con-
ment Commission from 3 to 6 years
flicts. The amendment would also let cir-
HR 3379 - Authorize the Administrative Confer-
House Appropriations Committee
cuit courts decide whether to establish
ence of the United States to provide assistance in
Commerce, Justice and State, and Judi-
response to requests relating to the improvement
ciary Subcommittee (Chairman Smith, D-
the bankruptcy appellate panels, which
of administrative procedure in foreign countries
Iowa) will hold a series of hearings on fiscal
are required under the original bill.
HR 3686 * Make changes in the places of holding
1993 appropriations for programs under its
New listing
Revised listing
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Congressional Monitor
Page 5
House continued.
2pm: Gwendolyn S. King commissioner, Social
COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY
Security Administration; Dr. Joyce T. Barry
House Banking Committee
jurisdiction.
commissioner, Administration on Aging
Economic Stabilization Subcommittee
10am & 2pm H-310 Capitol Bldg. March 31
(Chairman Carper, D-Del.) will hold a series of
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
10am: Mark Plant - acting undersecretary, Eco-
FY93 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
hearings on the Technology Preservation Act
of 1991 (HR 2624), foreign direct investment
nomic and Statistical Analysis, Department of
House Appropriations Committee
Commerce; Barbara Bryant director, Bureau of
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
and U.S. competitiveness.
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
the Census
Lehman, D-Fla.) will hold hearings on fiscal
Witness scheduled: Hon. Olin L. Wethington
2pm: L. Joyce Hampers - assistant secretary,
1993 appropriations for programs under its
Economic Development Administration; Arthur
assistant secretary of the Treasury for interna-
jurisdiction.
tional affairs
Schneier - chairman, Commission on Preserva-
tion of America's Heritage Abroad
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Witness scheduled: Brian Climber - adminis-
trator, Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
CREDIT AVAILABILITY &
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
CAPITAL STANDARDS
House Appropriations Committee
House Banking Committee
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
House Armed Services Committee
D-Pa.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appro-
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chairman
Department of Energy Defense Nuclear
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
Annunzio, D-III.) will hold a hearing on legisla-
Facilities Panel (Chairman Spratt, D-S.C.) will
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg.
tion (HR 4234) to amend the Home Owner's
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1993 defense
(closed) March 31
Loan Act to provide greater flexibility in meet-
budget request for Department of Energy de-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
ing capital standards. The measure aims to
10am: Aircraft Procurement, Navy
fense programs, focusing on nuclear weapons
ease the restrictions on the use of supervisory
Hon. Gerald A. Cann - assistant secretary of
testing.
goodwill by thrift institutions.
Navy for Research, Development and Acqui-
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
2pm 2128 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
sition; Vice Adm. Richard M. Dunleavy assis-
Witnesses scheduled: Rep Kopetski, D-Ore.; Rob-
Witnesses scheduled: Timothy Ryan - director,
tant chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare; Lt.
ert Barker assistant to the secretary for Atomic
Office of Thrift Supervision
Gen. D.A. Wills, USMC deputy chief of staff for
Energy; John Immele - Los Alamos National
PANEL: John M. Tsimbinos National Council
Aviation; Vice Adm. William C. Bowes com-
Laboratory; Sidney Drell Stanford Linear Ac-
of Community Bankers; Frederick A. Teed
mander, Naval Air Systems Command
celerator center; Ray Kidder - Lawrence Liver-
United States League of Savings Institutions;
1:30pm: Aircraft Procurement, Air Force
more National Laboratory
Roy Abercrombie president and chief executive
Hon. John J. Welch assistant secretary of Air
officer, American Federal Bank; Ray Martin
Force, Acquisitions; Lt. Gen. John E. Jaquish,
president and chief executive officer, Coast Fed-
USAF - principal deputy to ASAF
PACIFIC SECURITY ISSUES
eral Bank
House Armed Services Committee
The Defense Policy Panel (Chairman As-
FY93 ENERGY & WATER APPROPS
pin, D-Wis.) will continue hearings on regional
House Appropriations Committee
CONGRESSIONAL
threat and defense options in the 1990s, focus-
Energy and Water Development Sub-
ing on U.S. post-Cold War security in the
committee (Chairman Bevill, D-Ala.) will hold
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Agenda & witnesses scheduled: Members of
and Pacific Affairs, Asian Foundation; Alan
News Editors: Amy Stern, Elizabeth Helfgott
Congress & outside witnesses
Romberg Council on Foreign Relations; Paul
Senior Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Christine
Kriesberg East-West Center
C. Lawrence, Richard Sammon
Reporters: David Masci, Laura Michaelis,
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
Elizabeth A. Palmer, Andrew Taylor
House Appropriations Committee
OFFICER ISSUES
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Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
House Armed Services Committee
D-III.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appro-
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Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Inc., 1414 22nd Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
deputy chief of staff, U.S. Marine Corps; Lt Gen
10am: J. Michael Hudson acting administrator,
20037. (202) 887-8500.
John Shalikashvili Joint Chiefs of Staff; Brig
Health Care Financing Administration
Gen George Walls USMC Haitian aid project
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YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
Department; Arnold Schlossberg - president, Na-
House continued
tional Insurance Crime Bureau; Thomas Hanna
House Interior Committee
president, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Associa-
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
tion
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) will hold a
PANEL 3: Patricia Adduci - commissioner, New
PROGRAMS
hearing on the Youth Conservation Corps
York State Department of Motor Vehicles; Her-
House Banking Committee
programs.
man Brandau associate general counsel, State
Housing and Community Development
9am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Farm Insurance Companies; Jack Gillis director
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
Witnesses scheduled: Carlton Williams - park
of public affairs, Consumer Federation of Amer-
will hold a series of hearings on the reautho-
ranger; Virginia Crouch YCC graduate; Eleazar
ica; David Snyder senior counsel, American
rization of all the housing and community
Dominguez and Allyssa Prazenica members,
Insurance Association
development programs within its jurisdiction.
Pennsylvania Conservation Corps; William
This session will focus on multifamily housing
Hartwig - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; David
Moffit - National Park Service; Jay Lamar
MARINE SANCTUARIES
projects.
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Beasley U.S. Forest Service; Peter McClosky
House Merchant Marine Committee
Commission on National and Community Ser-
Witnesses scheduled: Kathleen-A. Boland presi-
Oceanography, Great Lakes and the Outer
dent, National Housing Conference; Robert L.
vice; Richard Bernheimer - California Conserva-
Continental Shelf Subcommittee (Chairman
Strickland National Council of State Housing
tion Corps; Don Mathis - Pennsylvania Con-
servation Corps; Peter Engbretson Philadelphia
Hertel, D-Mich.) and Fisheries and Wildlife
Agencies; Barry Zigas - president, National Low
Ranger Corps; Kathleen Selz National Associa-
Conservation and the Environment Sub-
Income Housing Coalition; David Perel Associ-
tion of Service and Conservation Corps; Destry
committee (Chairman Studds, D-Mass.) will
ation of Local Housing Finance Agencies; Wil-
Jarvis Student Conservation Association; Mar-
hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
liam F. Snyder president, National Leased
garet Rosenberry - Youth Service America
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries
Housing Association; Harold Platter president,
National Assisted Housing Management Associa-
Act.
tion
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. March 31
BLACK CANYON PARK
Witnesses scheduled: Rep Panetta, D-Calif.; Jen-
House Interior Committee
nifer Joy Wilson assistant secretary of Com-
DAT TECHNOLOGY
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
merce; RAdm. William Leahy U.S. Coast Guard
House Energy and Commerce Committee
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) will
Office of Law Enforcement and Defense Opera-
tions; Robert Stewart National Ocean Indus-
Commerce, Consumer Protection and
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 1321)to
tries Association; Jack Sobel Marine Habitat
Competitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman
redesignate the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Protection Program, Center for Marine Con-
Collins, D-Ill.) will hold a hearing on legisla-
National Monument as a national park, to
servation; David Slade Coastal States Organiza-
tion (HR 4567) to implement a royalty pay-
create the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
tion; Andy Palmer American Oceans Campaign;
ment system and a serial copy management
National Conservation Area, to include the
John Humke - The Nature Conservancy; Frank
system for digital audio recording and to pro-
Gunnison River in the nation's Wild and Sce-
Potter Marine Sanctuaries Review Team; Rus-
hibit certain copyright infringement actions.
nic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
sell DeConti - Center for Coastal Studies Con-
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. March 31
servation
Witnesses scheduled: Harry Manbeck - Patent
Witnesses scheduled: Susan Lamson - Bureau of
and Trademark Office, Commerce Dept.; Robert
Land Management; James Stewart National
Park Service; Ron Johnston - Bureau of Rec-
WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL
Hebner Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and
lamation
House Post Office Committee
Technology;
Dionne
Warwick
PANEL: Trisha Dickenson - city councillor,
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
singer/songwriter; Jay Berman - Recording In-
Montros, Colo; David Harrison Colorado Water
man Kanjorski, D-Pa.) will hold a series of
dustry Association of American; Jay Roach
Conservancy; Stan Broome Region 10 Eonomic
oversight hearings on White House personnel,
Tandy Corp.; Edward Murphy National Music
Development Council; Greg Walcher Club 20;
Fred Wetlaufer Western Colorado Congress
travel and professional expenses.
Publishers' Association; Gary Shapiro Con-
sumer Electronics Group, Electronic Industries
PANEL: David Simon - National Parks and Con-
9:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. March 31
Association; Frank Beacham - journalist and
servation Association; Brian Culhane The Wil-
audio programming producer
derness Society; Debbie Sease - Sierra Club;
Beth Norcross American Rivers; Hank Hotze
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
Western River Guides
TRUCKING REGULATIONS
House Public Works Committee
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
CABLE BILL
FOREST SERVICE
House Energy and Commerce Committee
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) will continue
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
TIMBER LOSSES
hearings on the economic impact of regulation
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) will
House Government Operations Committee
on the trucking industry, focusing on intra-
mark up legislation to reregulate the cable
Environment, Energy and Natural Re-
state deregulation, negotiated rates and over-
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Synar, D-
television industry.
weight containers.
Okla.) will hold a hearing on practices by the
1pm 2123 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
9:30 2167 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
U.S. Forest Service which result in monetary
Witnesses scheduled: Andrew Card Jr. - secretary
losses from the sale of timber from national
of Transportation; Thomas Donohue president,
forests.
American Trucking Associations; Ron Carey -
WHITE REFERENDUM
9:30am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
general president, International Brotherhood of
IN SOUTH AFRICA
Witnesses scheduled: Jeff DeBonis former tim-
Teamsters; Fred Smith - chairman, Federal Ex-
House Foreign Affairs Committee
ber planner, U.S. Forest Service; John McCor-
press Corporation; Jim Rogers - vice president,
Africa Subcommittee (Chairman Dymally,
mick former director, Whistleblower Program,
United Parcel Services; Joseph Clapp chair-
D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on the impact of
U.S. Forest Service
man, Roadway Services; James Harkins execu-
the recent white referendum in South Africa.
tive director, Regular Common Carrier Confer-
ence; David Free - president, U.W. Freight Line;
2pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Michael Curry president, Curry Industries, Inc.;
Witnesses scheduled: Herman Cohen assistant
PREVENTING
Donald Sooy president, Transportation Brokers
secretary of State; Gay McDougall director,
CAR THEFT
Conference of America; Donald Schneider pres-
South Africa Project, Lawyers Committee for
House Judiciary Committee
ident, Schneider National; John Fain general
Civil Rights Under Law; Steven McDonald
Crime and Criminal Justice Subcommittee
counsel Overnight Transportation Company;
associate director, Southern Africa Policy Forum,
(Chairman Schumer, D-N.Y.) will hold a hear-
John Nevin senior vice president, Senior Ser-
Aspen Institute
ing on legislation (HR 4542) to prevent and
vices, James River Corporation; Roger Hanay
president, Hanay Reels; Cornish Hitchcock
deter auto theft.
Public Citizen;
PROLIFERATION ISSUES
1pm 2237 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
House Intelligence Committee
Witnesses scheduled:
The full committee (Chairman McCurdy,
PANEL 1: John Keeney deputy assistant attor-
ney general, Criminal Division, Department of
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
D-Okla.) will hold a hearing on proliferation
Justice
House Science Committee
issues.
PANEL 2: Michael Robinson director, Michigan
(Chairman Brown, D-Calif.) will mark up
1pm H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed March 31
State Police; Peter Simet Milwaukee Police
pending legislation.
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sity of Arizona, Tuscon; Denice D. Denton
News Events continued
electrical and computer engineering department,
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
tion sponsors a conference on health care
Agenda:
HR 4559 - National Energy, Environment, and
reform. Third and final day.
Competitiveness Research Act of 1992
HOUSE BANK
8:30am Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. N.W.
HR 776 - Comprehensive National Energy Policy
House Standards of
March 31
Act
Official Conduct Committee
Contact: Charlotte Mehuron, 301-443-3375,
HR 2936 - Technical Education and Training Act
House Bank Subcommittee (Chairman Mc-
or the hotel, 202-582-1234
of 1991
Hugh, D-N.Y.) will hold a closed meeting on
Highlights
HR 3360 - Federal Fire Safety Act of 1991
HR 3953 - National Electric and Magnetic Fields
issues relating to the House Bank.
8:30am: Remarks by Rep. Willis Gradison
Research and Public Information Dissemination
9:30am HT-2 Capitol Bldg. CLOSED
(R-Ohio)
Act
March 31
12:30pm: Remarks by Rep. Edolphus
Towns (D-N.Y.) at a luncheon
3:45pm: Closing remarks by HHS Secretary
UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE
U.S. COMPETITIVE POSITION IN
Louis Sullivan
EDUCATION
AEROSPACE
House Science Committee
House Ways and Means Committee
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Bou-
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
INSURANCE CONFERENCE
cher, D-Va.) will hold a hearing on the quality
D-Fla) will hold a hearing on the international
The Alliance of American Insurers holds its
of undergraduate science education and
competitive position of the United States in
annual meeting to discuss regulatory reform
achieving a balance between teaching and
the aerospace industry.
and implications of national health-insurance
research.
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
proposals for causality insurers. Second and
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Dan Glickman (D-
final day.
Witnesses scheduled: Charles M. Vest - president,
Kan.); Don Fuqua president, Aerospace Indus-
8:45am Willard Hotel, 14th Street and Penn-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; E. Fred
tries Association; Lawrence Clarkson corporate
sylvania Avenue N.W. March 31
Carlisle provost, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
vice president, The Boeing Co.; John Wolf
Contact: Julie Rochman, 202-822-8811, or
and State University, Blacksburg; Karl S. Pister
executive vice president, Douglas Aircraft Co.,
McDonnell Douglas Corp.; Steven Dorfman -
the hotel, 202-628-9100
- interim chancellor, University of California-
president, Space and Communications Group,
Highlight
Santa Cruz; Pamela A. Ferguson - president,
Noon: Luncheon address by Rep. Dan Glickman
Grinnell College; Homer A. Neal - physics de-
Hughes Aircraft Co.; Alan Lovelace corporate
partment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor;
senior vice president, General Dynamics Corp.
(D-Kan.)
Jack R. Lohmann College of Engineering, Geor-
(and chairman, Commercial Launch Services for
gia Institute of Technology; Samuel Ward - mo-
General Dynamics); Edward Stimson president,
lecular and cellular biology department, Univer-
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
FOOD POLICY CONFERENCE
Public Voice and the National Food Proces-
sors Association sponsor the 1992 National
Food Policy Conference, "Food Policy for
Health and the Environment: Election Year
Priorities and Politics." Second and final day.
News & Campaign Events Today
8:45am Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480
L'Enfant Plaza SW, Grand Ballroom March
31
-from Reuters
Contact: Jodie Silverman, 202-659-5930, or
the hotel, 202-484-1000
The Monitor has received notice of the
7:30am Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecti-
Highlights
9am: Sen. Wych Fowler (D-Ga.) delivers the key-
following events scheduled to take place in
cut Ave. N.W. March 31
note address on "Food Policy for Health And the
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
Contact: Al Silverman, 202-628-1688, Dean
Environment: A Congressional Agenda for the
tions and public interest groups who wish to
Reed, 202-347-1461, or the hotel, 202-483-3000
mid-90s."
have events listed in the section should send
Highlights
1pm: Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan deliv-
pertinent information to: The Congressional
7:30am to 9am: Breakfast remarks by Democratic
ers the luncheon address on "Nutrition, Food
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
presidential candidate Jerry Brown. Jefferson
Safety and Sustainable Agriculture: Resources
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Room
and Priorities at the Agriculture Department."
9:35am: Remarks by Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.)
include a telephone number. Notices may be
10am: Remarks by the Rev. Jesse Jackson
transmitted by facsimile to 202-728-1862, attn:
10:30am: Remarks by Carol Moseley Braun, Demo-
ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
cratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
can be listed. Deadline is noon two days before
The National Association of Attorneys Gen-
11:15am: Remarks by Rep. William Ford (D-Mich.)
the date of issue (i.e. Monday noon for Wednes-
eral holds its annual spring meeting. This is the
day issue). The editors reserve the right to edit
only day of the three-day conference that is
or reject any submission. For further informa-
TAXES CONFERENCE
open to media coverage.
tion call 202-887-8686.
The Tax Executives Institute holds its 42nd
9am 444 North Capitol St. NW, Hall of
annual Midyear Conference to address pending
States March 31
tax legislation and recent regulatory develop-
Contact: Laura Kelly or Robert Biedenbach,
202-628-0435
BLACK YOUTH &
ments in the federal government and private
THE FUTURE
sector. Other topics of discussion include envi-
Highlights
9am: Remarks by Food and Drug Administration
Black Administrators in Child Welfare will
ronmental tax initiatives, partnership taxation,
Commissioner David Kessler
sponsor a symposium on "Black Male Youth:
and foreign currency translation rules. Third of
11:30am: Remarks by Rep. Al Swift (D-Wash.)
Facing the Future."
four days.
1:45pm: Environmental Protection Agency Assis-
Grand Hyatt Hotel March 31
8am J.W. Marriott Hotel, 14th Street and
tant Administrator Herbert Tate discusses the
Contact: Joyce Johnson at 202-638-2952
Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. March 31
"EPA's Enforcement Priorities for the 1990s"
Congressional hightlight: Sen. Kohl, D-Wis. -
Contact: Timothy McCormally, 202-638-
chairman, Juvenile Justice Subcommittee, Senate
5601, or the hotel, 202-393-2000
Judiciary Committee
Highlight
HOUSING AGENCIES CONFERENCE
8am: Remarks by Rep. Bill Archer (R-Texas)
The National Council of State Housing
Agencies holds its annual legislative conference
CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
on "Mortgage Revenue Bonds, the Tax Credit,
The AFL-CIO's Building and Construction
HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE
and Home: Building Blocks for a Strong Amer-
Trades Department holds its 1992 National
The Department of Health and Human
ica." First of two days.
Legislative Conference. Second of three days.
Services's Health Care Financing Administra-
9am, Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel, 400
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Welfare League of America Executive Director
affordability index. Embargoed copies. are
David Liederman hold a news conference to
available at 8:30 a.m. at 777-14th St. NW, first
release the final report of the league's North
floor. Contact Lois Clinton, 202-383-1016
New Jersey Ave. N.W. March 31
American Commission on Chemical Depen-
4:30pm, approx.: The American Petroleum
Contact: Glenn Petherick, 202-624-7710, or
dency and Child Welfare, "Children at the
Institute releases the weekly report on petro-
the hotel, 202-737-1234
Front: A Different View of the War on Alcohol
leum inventories.
Highlights
and Drugs." The report contains more than 100
9:30am: Remarks by Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.)
recommendations that emphasize child-cen-
and Rep. Barbara Kennelly (D-Conn.)
tered, family-focused alcohol and drug preven-
10:30am: Remarks by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)
11:15am: Remarks by Sen. John Chafee (R-R.I.)
tion and treatment strategies. Joining Rangel
and Liederman will be Elaine Johnson, acting
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
deputy administrator of the Alcohol Drug
Abuse and Mental Health Administration;
CATO CONFERENCE
Campaign:
American Council for Drug Education Execu-
The Cato Institute holds a one-day confer-
tive Director Lee Dogoloff; Institute for Fam-
ence to discuss "The New World Order and its
Presidential
ilies and Children Director Joseph Altheimer;
Alternatives: America's Role in the 1990s."
9am Sheraton Carlton Hotel, 16th and K
and Baptist Home for Children Director Sheryl
Brisset-Chapman.
streets N.W. March 31
10:30am B-352 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
Contact: Julie Riggs, 202-546-0200, or the
Contact: Joyce Johnson, 202-638-2952, or
CAMPAIGN/SHOPPING CENTERS
hotel, 202-393-1000
James Alexander, 202-226-3040
CONFERENCE
Highlight
The International Council of Shopping
1pm: Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) is the lun-
cheon speaker
Centers holds a Congressional Contacts Meet-
HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE
ing to discuss the presidential election cam-
The National Managed Health Care Con-
paign. Second of three days.
ENERGY BRIEFING
gress holds the second annual Managed Care
8am Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Hotel, 1745
Representatives from energy and business
Information System Summit. Third of four
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va.
groups hold a briefing on national energy
days.
March 31
strategy legislation and amendments to "de-
10:30am Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660
Contact: Keith Foxe, 212-421-8181 ext. 344,
energize" the bill. Issues include nuclear licens-
Woodley Road NW March 31
or the hotel, 703-415-5000
ing, the strategic petroleum reserve, and global
Contact: Tracey Kusinitz, 617-487-6721, Joe
Highlight
Miller, 617-246-7561, or the hotel, 202-328-
8am: Rep. Bill Orton (D-Utah) delivers breakfast
climate change. Speakers include represen-
tatives from the American Gas Association, the
2000
remarks
American Nuclear Energy Council, the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute, the Association of
American Railroads, the Edison Electric Insti-
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 1990s
tute, the Independent Petroleum Association
National Economists Club will sponsor a
of America, the Interstate Natural Gas Associa-
luncheon meeting to hear Chairman of the
tion, the National Association of Manufactur-
Council of Economic Advisers Michael Boskin
CAMPAIGN/SOCIALISTS
discuss the economic outlook for the 1990s. The
NEWS CONFERENCE
ers, the National Coal Association, the Na-
session will focus on the Bush administration's
The Socialist Workers Party holds a news
tional Energy Coaltion and the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce.
economic growth plan and whether it is enough
conference to announce its ticket for the 1992
10am, National Press Club, 14th and F
to help to president's re-election chances.
presidential election. James Warren, a member
streets NW, Zenger Room March 31
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
of the United Steelworkers of America from
Contact: Mary Kenkel, 202-508-5778
floor, 800 21 St, N.W. March 31
Chicago, is the party's presidential candidate,
Contact: 703-532-9048
and Estelle DeBates, a writer for the socialist
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
newsweekly The Militant, is the vice presiden-
members and $20 for nonmembers. For reserva-
CONTRACTORS CONFERENCE
tial candidate.
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
9am National Press Club, 14th and F streets
The Associated General Contractors of
reservations is noon March 27.
America holds a conference. Second and final
NW, Lisagor Room March 31
Contact: Ellen Whitt or Bob Miller, 202-547-
day.
10am Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. NW
7557
NORTH AMERICAN
March 31
FREE TRADE
Contact: Judy Short, 202-393-2040, or the
Washington International Trade Associa-
hotel, 202-582-1234
tion will sponsor a luncheon meeting to hear
Highlights
10am: Remarks by Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio)
Chip Roh, assistant U.S. trade representative
CAMPAIGN/ECONOMY
for North American affairs discuss the negotia-
CONFERENCE
tions on a proposed North American Free
The North American Securities Adminis-
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM
Trade agreement.
trators Association holds its seventh annual
Noon to 2pm, Hotel Washington, 515 15th
The National Press Foundation sponsors a
Public Policy Day conference on "Campaign
St. N.W. March 31
forum on "The Information Battle: Print, the
'92 and the Politics of Economic Recovery."
Contact: 202-293-4193
Network, Cable, and the Baby Bells," featuring
Participants at the one-day conference discuss
Note: There is a charge for this event of $30 for
Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), former Federal
members and $35 for nonmembers. For reserva-
the prospects for economic recovery in light of
Communications Commission chairman Rich-
tions send a check to:
the presidential elections.
ard Wiley, Gerald Udwin of the U.S. Telephone
Washington International Trade Association
9am Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New
Association, and Gene Kimmelman of the Con-
1900 St. N.W.
Jersey Ave. NW March 31
sumers Federation of America. The forum is
Suite 250
Contact: Ann Marie DiPasquale, 202-737-
moderated by Don West, editor of Broadcast-
Washington, D.C. 20036
0900, or the hotel, 202-737-1234
ing Magazine.
Highlights
10am National Press Club, 14th and F streets
9:15am: Panel discussion on "Capital Politics" fea-
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
turing Washington Post columnist Hobart
NW, First Amendment Lounge March 31
Contact: George Worden, 202-662-7350
AND REPORTS
Rowen, former New York Times economics cor-
respondent Erich Heinemann, American Enter-
8:30am: The Commerce Department re-
prise Institute scholar Norman Ornstein, political
leases the leading indicators report for
analyst Bob Beckel, and former treasury under-
CHILDREN/DRUGS
February.
secretary Robert Glauber.
NEWS CONFERENCE
8:45am: The National Association of
11:45am: Luncheon address by American Stock
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and Child
Realtors releases the February housing
Exchange Chairman James Jones
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March 31
INDEPENDENTS
In Milwaukee, Wis., and Minnesota
9:30am: Holds a news conference. Hyatt Regency
Ron Daniels
Campaign:
Hotel, 333 West Kilbourne Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
Contact: Cassandra Godwin, 202-635-6272 or
10:30am: Tour of EZ Painter factory. 4051 South
Lorraine Griffith at 301-420-3044
Candidates
Iowa Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
12:30pm: Departs Milwaukee Airport on North-
schedule announced
west 1203 en route Minneapolis, Minn.
DEMOCRATS
1:47pm: Arrives Minneapolis, Minn.
2pm: Holds a news conference at the Minneapolis
Lenora Fulani
Airport.
Contact: Madelyn Chapman, 212-799-2100
Jerry Brown
2:30pm: Visits Republican State headquarters.
Contact: Ileana Wachtel, 310-449-1907
March 31
Minneapolis, Minn.
In New York
March 31
4:15pm to 5:30pm: In Rochester, Minn.
11am: Press conference on criminal fraud
In Washington, D.C., and New York
7pm: Arrive Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall,
inverstigation of Tsongas petitioning drive, 250
7:30am: Addresses a breakfast meeting of New
Minneapolis.
W. 57th St., Suite 317
York members of the AFL-CIO Building and
RON Minneapolis, Minn. Contact Deena Pollard,
8pm: Democratic party presidential debates, Leh-
Construction Trades Department. Washington
612-370-1234
man College, Bronx
Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington,
D.C. Contact Bruce Kozarsky or Laurie Strongin,
202-223-8700
7pm: Democratic candidates debate sponsored
by Bronx Cable Community Programming and
Ralph Nader
WABC-TV. The Bronx, N.Y. Note: C-Span cov-
Bush-Quayle
ers live.
Contact: Carl Mayer, 603-641-5577
Contact: Torie Clarke or Devorah Goldberg,
No schedule announced
Bill Clinton
202-336-7080
Contact: Richard Mintz, Steven Cohen, or
No schedule available
Julia Payne, 501-372-1992
March 31
In New York
Primaries &
REPUBLICANS
Caucuses
David Duke
Pat Buchanan
Contact: Laura Otillio, 504-831-7745
Contact: Jerry Woodruff or Vaughn Ververs,
March 31: Vermont caucus
No schedule available
703-790-9292
House and Senate Leadership
SENATE
Democrats
Republicans
President Pro Tempore — Robert C. Byrd, W.Va.
President - Dan Quayle
Majority Leader - George J. Mitchell, Maine
Minority Leader - Bob Dole, Kan.
Majority Whip - Wendell H. Ford, Ky.
Assistant Minority Leader — Alan K. Simpson, Wyo.
Conference Chairman - George J. Mitchell, Maine
Conference Chairman — Thad Cochran, Miss.
Conference Secretary - David Pryor, Ark.
Conference Secretary - Bob Kasten, Wis.
Policy Committee Chairman - George J. Mitchell, Maine
Policy Committee Chairman - Don Nickles, Okla.
Policy Committee Co-Chairman - Tom Daschie, S.D.
Committee on Committees Chairman - Trent Lott, Miss.
Steering Committee Chairman — Daniel K. Inouye, Hawaii
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Phil Gramm,
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman - Charles S.
Texas
Robb, Va.
HOUSE
Speaker of the House - Thomas S. Foley, Wash.
Minority Leader — Robert H. Michel, III.
Majority Leader - Richard A. Gephardt, Mo.
Minority Whip - Newt Gingrich, Ga.
Majority Whip - David E. Bonior, Mich.
Conference Chairman - Jerry Lewis, Calif.
Caucus Chairman - Steny H. Hoyer, Md.
Conference Vice Chairman - Bill McCollum, Fla.
Caucus Vice Chairman — Vic Fazio, Calif.
Conference Secretary - Vin Weber, Minn.
Chief Deputy Whips - Butler Derrick, S.C.; John Lewis, Ga; Barbara
Chief Deputy Whips Steve Gunderson, Wis.; Robert S. Walker, Pa.
B. Kennelly, Conn.
Policy Committee Chairman - Mickey Edwards, Okla.
Steering and Policy Committee Chairman - Thomas S. Foley, Wash.
Committee on Committees Chairman — Robert H. Michel, III.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman - Vic
Research Committee Chairman - Duncan Hunter, Calif.
Fazio, Calif.
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman - Guy
Vander Jagt, Mich.
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Senate Committees Future Listings
Aging
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 2
May 7: U.S. Coast Guard
224-5364
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg. closed April 7
May 14: Federal Aviation Administration
9am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 9, 28, 30,
May 21: General Accounting Office
MEDICARE BALANCED BILLING
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, July 21
Senate Select Aging Committee (Chairman
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Pryor, D-Ark.) will hold a hearing on Medicare
April 2: Manpower/Personnel/Health:
FY93 TREASURY APPROPS
balanced billing practices.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs;
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
9:30am Room TBA April 7
Service Personnel Chiefs
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman DeConcini,
April 7: NFIP Intelligence Programs; TIARA Pro-
D-Ariz.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
grams, Integration of NFIP and TIARA Programs
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
April 9: Strategic Programs:
Agriculture,
Gen. George Butler - Commander, Strategic Air
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Command
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 1, 8
Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDI):
Agenda & witnesses:
Nutrition &
Henry Cooper director, SDI Organization
April 1: Robert Martinez - director, Office of
April 28 & 30; May 5, 7 & 12: Special issue
National Drug Control Policy
Forestry
hearings
April 8: Office of Management and Budget; Execu-
May 14: Outside Witnesses
tive Residence
May 19: Dick Cheney secretary of Defense
224-2035
May 21: Dick Cheney - secretary of Defense (alter-
nate date)
FY93 VA, HUD APPROPS
AGRICULTURE DEPT. OVERSIGHT
July 21: Subcommittee markup
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) of
Committee (Chairman Leahy, D-Vt.) will hold
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
hearings on reducing waste and inefficiency in
FY93 ENERGY &
hearings on the fiscal 1993 appropriations for
the Agriculture Department. This hearing will
WATER APPROPS
programs under its jurisdiction.
focus on USDA field offices.
Energy and Water Development Sub-
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 2 & 9
10am SR-332 Russell Bldg. April 8
committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) of Sen-
9:30am SD-G50 Dirksen Bldg. April 30
ate Appropriations Committee will hold hear-
9:30am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 7.& 14
ings on fiscal 1993 appropriations for programs
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 21
under its jurisdiction.
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 22
Appropriations
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 1
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Agenda:
April 2: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
224-3471
April 1: California Projects
Resolution Trust Corporation
April 9. Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation,
FY93 AGRICULTURE & RURAL
National Credit Union Association
DEVELOPMENT APPROPS
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
April 30: Housing and Urban Development Depart-
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re-
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Byrd, D-
ment (HUD)
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman Bur-
May. 7: Veterans Affairs Department, Council of
W.Va.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
Veterans' Appeals
dick, D-N.D.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
will hold hearings on the fiscal 1993 appropria-
May 14: Federal Emergency Management Agency
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1993
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
May 21: National Service; Points of Light
appropriations for programs under its
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. April7
May 22: Public witnesses
jurisdiction.
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 28
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 3, 7
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. May 5
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
April 3: Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva-
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 19
tion Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, Gen-:
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. May 20
eral Sales Manager, Soil Conservation Service
April 7: Commodity Futures Trading Commission,
10am & 2:30pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. June 9
Food and Drug Administration, Farm Credit
Agenda:
Armed Services
Administration, Farm Credit System Assistance
April 7: Forest Service
Board.
April 28: Smithsonian Institution
224-3871
May 5: National Park Service
May 12: Department of Energy
SPACE PROGRAMS
May 19: Bureau of Indian Affairs (includes OCM
FY93 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
Strategic Forces and Nuclear Deterrence
and gaming)
Subcommittee (Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of
STATE & JUDICIARY APPROPS
May 20: Fish & Wildlife Service
Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a
Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary
June 9:
10am: Secretary of Interior
hearing on the fiscal 1993 defense authoriza-
Subcommittee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.) of
tion bill, focusing on space launch programs
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
2pm: Members of Congress
and policies.
hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations for pro-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. closed April 2
grams under its jurisdiction.
10am S-146 Capitol Bldg. April 1, 7, 9, 29
FY93 TRANSPORTATION
Witnesses scheduled: Douglas Graham deputy
& RELATED AGENCIES APPROPS
assistant secretary of Defense; Martin Faga
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
assistant secretary of the Air Force; Maj Gen
April I: Barbara Franklin secretary of Commerce
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
Donald Hard Air Force Space Programs
April 7: Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug
Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of Senate Appropriations
Enforcement Administration
Committee will hold hearings on the fiscal 1993
April 9. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminis-
appropriations for programs under its
tration; Small Business Administration
jurisdiction.
April 29. U.S. Information Agency; Board for
International Broadcasting
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 2, 9, 30,
TECHNOLOGY POLICY
May 7, 14, 21
Defense Industry and Technology Sub-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
April 2: Susan Coughlin acting chairman, Na-
committee (Chairman Bingaman, D-N.M.) of
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
tional Transportation Safety Board; Terry Baxter
Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
managing director; Craig Keller comptroller
hearing on national and defense technology
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
April Amtrak, Federal Railroad Administration
policies and initiatives.
tee will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropria-
April 30: Federal Transit Agency, Washington
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. April 8
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Energy & Natural
Finance
Banking, Housing
Resources
224-4515
& Urban Affairs
224-4971
TRADE AGENCY
REAUTHORIZATIONS
224-7391
PUBLIC LANDS BILLS
International Trade Subcommittee (Chair-
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
man Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Finance
BANKING INDUSTRY
Subcommittee (Chairman Bumpers, D-Ark.) of
Committee will hold a hearing on budget au-
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
thorizations for the U.S. Trade Representative
fairs Committee (Chairman Riegle, D-Mich.)
mittee will hold a hearing on pending
and the International Trade Commission
will hold a hearing on the Congressional Bud-
legislation.
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 6
get Office assessment of the current state of the
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. April 1
banking industry and the bank insurance fund.
Agenda:
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. April 1
S 1174 to establish the Cache La Poudre River
CUSTOMS SERVICE BUDGET
Witness scheduled: Robert Reischauer director,
National Water Heritage Area in the state of
Senate Finance Committee (Chairman
Congressional Budget Office
Colorado
Bentsen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on the
S 1537 to designate the American Discovery Trail
reauthorization of the Customs Service.
for study to determine the feasibility and de-
REAL ESTATE MARKETS
sirability of its designation as a national trail
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
S 1704 to improve the administration and manage-
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
ment of public lands, national forests, units of the
fairs Committee (Chairman Riegle, D-Mich.)
National Park System, and related areas by
MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
will hold a hearing on the state of the nation's
improving the availability of adequate, appropri-
Health for Families and the Uninsured
real estate markets and the availability of
ate, affordable, and cost effective housing for
Subcommittee (Chairman, Riegle, D-Mich.) of
credit.
employees needed to effectively manage the pub-
Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. April 2
lic lands
on legislation (S 2077) to amend title XIX of
the Social Security Act to provide for optional
state coverage of coordinated care, and to
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA DESERT
improve Federal requirements with respect to
Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee
Field Hearing
the provision of coordinated care by health
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) of Senate Bank-
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
maintenance organizations in order to allow
ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Subcommittee (Acting Chairman Seymour, R-
states to reduce costs and improve quality care
will hold a roundtable hearing on the Federal
Calif.) of Senate Energy and Natural Resources
in contracting for managed care services under
Housing Administration (FHA).
Committee will hold a field hearing on legisla-
the Medicaid program. Short title: Medicaid
10 SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. April 3
tion (S 21)to provide for the protection of the
Managed Care Improvement Act of 1991.
public lands in the California desert.
9:30am, SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
8:30am Palm Desert, Calif. April 4
Commerce,
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Science &
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Foreign Relations
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
224-4651
Transportation
mark up pending legislation
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS
224-5115
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will hold a hearing on
HEALTH WARNINGS ON
GLOBAL WARMING
pending nominations.
ADS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 1
Consumer Subcommittee (Chairman
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
Agenda:
Bryan, D-Nev.) of Senate Commerce, Science
hold a hearing on global climate change.
Thomas Pickering to be Ambassador to India
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 6
Edward Perkins to be U.S. Representative to the
and Transportation Committee will hold a
United Nations
hearing on legislation (S 664) to require that
health warnings be included in alcoholic bever-
age advertisements.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 2
Environment &
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
IN FORMER SOVIET BLOC
Public Works
European Affairs Subcommittee (Chairman
Biden, D-Del.) of Senate Foreign Relations
COAST GUARD REAUTHORIZATION
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
224-6176
Committee will continue hearings on the envi-
ronmental and energy challenges facing the
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Kerry, D.
SUPERFUND
state of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Mass.) and National Ocean Policy Study will
Superfund, Ocean and Water Protection
Union.
hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Subcommittee (Chairman Lautenberg, D-N.J.)
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 8
of Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee will hold a hearing on the imple-
mentation of the Superfund program.
REMOTE LAND SENSING PROGRAM
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
Governmental
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
committee (Chairman Gore, D-Tenn.) of Sen-
Affairs
ate Commerce, Science and Transportation
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
224-4751
Committee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
RCRA
2297) to enable the U.S. to maintain its leader-
Senate Environment and Public Works
IRS SYSTEM MODERNIZATION
ship in land remote sensing by providing data
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
continuity for the Landsat program, by estab-
mark up legislation (S 976), the "Resource
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
lishing a new national land remote sensing
Conservation and Recovery Act Amendments
on problems with the tax system modernization
policy.
of 1991."
program of Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 6
9am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 29
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 2
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9:30 SR-485 Russell Bldg. April 1
(Chairman Boren, D-Okla.) and House Select
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
Intelligence Committee (Chairman McCurdy,
GREAT LAKES POLLUTION &
March 25.
D-Okla.) will hold a joint hearing on legislation
FISHING INDUSTRY
(S 2198; HR 4165) to reorganize the the U.S.
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
intelligence community.
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
INDIAN HEALTH CARE
2pm SH-216 Hart Bldg. April 1
on problems caused for the fishing industry by
IMPROVEMENT
Witnesses scheduled: Robert Gates director, CIA
pollution in the Great Lakes.
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 7
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hear-
ing on proposed legislation (S 2481) to autho-
rize funds for programs of the Indian Health
Judiciary
POSTAL SERVICE OVERSIGHT
Care Improvement Act.
224-5225
Federal Services, Post Office and Civil Ser-
Following markup (above) SR-485 Russell
vice Subcommittee (Chairman Pryor, D-Ark.)
Bldg. April 1
JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
of Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
will hold an oversight hearing on the U.S.
Postal Service.
TRIBAL COURT RECOGNITION
den, D-Del.) will hold a hearing on pending
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
nominations.
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hear-
2pm SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 1
Agenda: Edward Carnes to be U.S. Circuit Judge,
ing on legislation (S 1752) to provide for the
Eleventh Circuit; Joseph Irenas to be U.S. Dis-
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
development, enhancement, and recognition of
trict Judge, District of New Jersey; Henry Mor-
CLEANUP
Indian tribal courts.
gan to be U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
2:30pm SR-485 Russell Bldg. April 7
Virginia; Wayne Budd to be Associate Attorney
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
General; George Terwilliger III to be Deputy
Attorney General
on sites throughout the United States that are
contaminated with radioactive waste, including
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE
nuclear weapons manufacturing and storage
Field Hearing
facilities. The session will focus on the estab-
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
EMPLOYER SANCTIONS
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a field
Immigration and Refugee Affairs Sub-
lishment of cleanup standards and estimates of
hearing on native Hawaiian health care.
committee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) of
potential cost.
8:30am Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Hono-
Senate Judiciary Committee will have a hear-
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
lulu, Hawaii April 14
ing on the effectiveness of employer sanctions,
which penalize employers for hiring illegal
aliens.
DEBT COLLECTION
BY AGENCIES
INDIAN HEALTH CARE
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 3
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
IMPROVEMENT
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Field Hearings
on debt collection by federal agencies.
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee will
CABLE COMPULSORY LICENSES
hold field hearings on legislation (S 2481) to
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
authorize funds for programs of the Indian
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
Health Care Improvement Act.
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings
April 28.
1pm Lower Brule High School, Lower Brule,
cable compulsory licenses. The licenses allow
S.D. April 16
cable companies to carry the broadcast signals
COMBATING INSURANCE
Time & room TBA Phoenix, Ariz. Date TBA
of television stations without paying a fee.
FRAUD AND ABUSE
Agenda:
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 6 & 29
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
April 16: To be chaired by Sen. Daschle, D-S.D.
tions (Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Gov-
Date TBA: To be chaired by Sen. McCain, R-Ariz.
ernmental Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
ing on efforts to combat fraud and abuse in the
Labor & Human
GAMBLING ON
insurance industry.
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 29 & 30
Resources
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold an
224-5375
WEAPONS PROLIFERATION
oversight hearing on the implementation of the
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which governs
PROHIBITING ABORTION
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
gambling on Indian reservations.
RESTRICTIONS
on the proliferation of weapons in the post-
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. May 6
Senate Labor and Human Resources Com-
mittee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) will hold
Cold War world.
hearings on legislation (S 25) to prohibit a state
Time and room TBA date TBA
ALASKAN LANDS
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
from restricting the right of a woman to have an
January 21.
Field Hearing
abortion.
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a field
hearing on the implementation of section 8 of
Indian Affairs
the Alaskan National Interest Lands Conserva-
tion Act, reauthorization of S 2481, the Indian
Rules
&
224-2251
Health Care Improvement Act, and other
issues.
Administration
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Time & site TBA Anchorage, Alaska May 23
NORTHERN
CHEYENNE
WATER
224-6352
RIGHTS
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
SMITHSONIAN NOMINATION
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will mark up S
Intelligence
& OVERSIGHT
1607, to provide for the settlement of the water
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
rights claims of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
224-1700
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
The committee will also consider recommenda-
INTELLIGENCE REORGANIZATION
on legislation (S.J. Res. 221) to provide for the
tions to the Appropriations Committee on
Joint Hearing
appointment of Hanna Holborn Gray as a
funding for fiscal 1993 Indian progams.
Senate Select Intelligence Committee
citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution.
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gomery, D-Miss.) will hold joint hearings on the
House continued
legislative agendas of veterans' groups.
The committee also will hold an oversight
9:30am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
hearing on the Smithsonian.
Agenda: AMVETS; Ex-prisoners of War; Jewish
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 6
War Veterans; Non-Commissioned Officers Asso-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
ciation; Vietnam Veterans of America; National
March 31: See 'Committee Meetings Scheduled
Association for Uniformed Services; Society for
Today' for witness list
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Military Widows
April 1: Richard T. Crowder - undersecretary for
International Affiars and Commodity Programs,
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
Foreign Agricultural Service; Duane Acker ad-
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will mark up
HOMELESS VETERANS
ministrator, Foreign Agricultural Service; Office
pending legislation.
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
of International Cooperation and Development;
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 13
Christopher Goldthwait - acting general sales
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
manager, Office of the General Sales Manager
ing on legislative proposals to benefit homeless
April 2: Harold B. Steele chairman, Farm Credit
veterans.
Administration; Kenneth Peoples - president,
Veterans' Affairs
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. April 9
Farm Credit Assistance Board; Alan Charles
Raul, USDA General Counsel
224-9126
April 6: Congressional and Public Witnesses
VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT
April 7: Congressional and Public Witnesses
& EDUCATION
April 8: Congressional and Public Witnesses
LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
OF VETERANS' GROUPS
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
April 28: Budget Overview; General Agricultural
Outlook
Joint Hearing
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
April 29: Secretary Madigan
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
ing on legislative proposals to improve veter-
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) and House Vet-
ans' employment and education programs.
FY93 COMMERCE APPROPS
erans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Mont-
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. April 28
Commerce, Justice and State, and Judiciary
Subcommittee (Chairman Smith, D-Iowa) of
the House Appropriations Committee will hold
a series of hearings on fiscal 1993 appropria-
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am & 2pm H-310 Capitol Bldg. March 31,
House Committees Future Listings
April 1
10am H-310 Capitol Bldg. April 2
Agenda:
March 31:See 'Committee Meetings Scheduled
Today' for witness list
April 1:
NORTH AMERICAN
10am: Commission on Security and Cooperation
Aging
FREE TRADE TALKS
in Europe; Board for International Broadcasting
House Agriculture Committee (Chairman
2pm: Dept. of Commerce: International Trade
de la Garza, D-Texas) will hold a hearing to
Administration; Bureau of Export Administra-
DIABETES MELLITUS
review the agriculture negotiations in the pro-
tion
House Select Aging Committee (Chairman
posed North American Free Trade Agreement.
April 2: Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission
Roybal, D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on dia-
9:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 8
betes mellitus, a threat to the health of
minorities.
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 6
IMPORTED CHEESE
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
Witnesses scheduled: Philip Gorden - director,
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommit-
D-Pa.) of House Appropriations Committee
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
tee (Chairman Stenholm, D-Texas) of House
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
Kidney Diseases; Eleanor Chelimsky - assistant
Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on
for programs under its jurisdiction.
comptroller general, General Accounting Office;
James R. Gavin - vice president, American Dia-
the impending approval of duty-free importa-
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg. (closed)
betes Association; Antonio Linares - medical
tion of chees.
March 31, April 1
director, AETNA Health Care Plan; Joyce
10:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 9
10am H-140 Capitol Bldg. (closed) April 2
Knows-His-Gun - diabetes mellitus sufferer and
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg. April 7,
sister of Rep. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, D-Colo.;
8, 9, 28, 29, 30
Edward James Almos actor, star of "American
ETHANOL-BASED FUEL
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Me" and "Stand and Deliver"
Forests, Family Farms and Energy Sub-
March 31: See 'Committee Meetings Scheduled
Today' for witness list
committee (Chairman Volkmer, D-Mo.) of
April 1
House Agriculture Committee will hold a hear-
10am: Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Agriculture
ing on the potential for the use of grain-based
Dr. Billy Richardson deputy assistant for chemi-
ethanol fuel as an element in efforts to-meet
cal matters, Office of the assistant to the secretary
225-2171
clean air standards.
of Defense; Susan Livingstone - assistant secre-
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. April 29
tary of the Army for Installation Logistics and
Environment
SLUDGE AS FERTILIZER
1:30pm: Drug Interdiction
Conservation, Credit and Rural Develop-
Hon. Stephen M. Duncan department of De-
ment Subcommittee (Chairman English, D-
Appropriations
fense coordinator for Drug Enforcement Policy
Okla.) of the House Agriculture Committee will
and Support
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 4360) to carry
April 2: Command, Control, Communication &
225-2771
out a program to help ensure the safe and
Intelligence
effective use of sludge to improve soil fertility.
Duane P. Andrews assistant secretary of defense
FY93 AGRICULTURE & RURAL
for Command, Control, Communication & Intelli-
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 2
DEVELOPMENT APPROPS
gence
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
April 7:
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
10am: Defense Environmental Programs
OILSEED MARKETING
Subcommittee (Chairman Whitten, D-Miss.)
1:30pm: Strategic Defense Initiatives
Wheat, Soybeans and Feed Grains Sub-
of House Appropriations Committee will hold
April 8:
committee (Chairman Glickman, D-Kan.) of
10am: Shipbuilding and Conversion, and Overhauls
hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations for pro-
House Agriculture Committee will hold a hear-
1:30pm: Procurement and RDT&E, Marine Corps
grams under its jurisdiction.
ing to review oilseeds marketing loan programs.
April
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March 31, April 1,
9:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 7
10am: RDT&E, Army
2,6,7,8,28,29
1:30pm Nuclear Weapons Control/Destruction
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April 1:
10am: Administration for Children and Families
hearing on the fiscal 1993 defense budget
2pm: Departmental Management (includes policy
request for Department of Energy defense
research); Inspector General; Office for Civil
programs.
April 28: Intelligence
Rights
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
April 29.
10am: RDT&E, Air Force
9:30am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
1:30pm: Special Programs
Related Agencies
Agenda & Witnesses scheduled:
April 30: Public Witnesses
April 2:
March 31: Nuclear weapons testing: Rep Kopetski,
10am: National Commission on Responsibilities for
D-Ore.; Robert Barker assistant to the secretary
Financing Postsecondary Education; ACTION
for Atomic Energy; John Immele - Los Alamos
2pm: Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Federal
National Laboratory; Sidney Drell - Stanford
FY93 ENERGY & WATER APPROPS
Energy and Water Development Sub-
Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
Linear Accelerator center; Ray Kidder Lawrence
April 6: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Ser-
Livermore National Laboratory
committee (Chairman Bevill, D-Ala.) of House
vice; Peace Institute; National Commission on
April 1: Reconfiguration of the nuclear weapons
Appropriations Committee will hold hearings
Libraries and Information Science
complex: Reps Hall, D-Ohio; Wheat, D-Mo.;
on fiscal 1993 appropriations for programs
April 7:
Payne, D-Va.; Derrick, D-S.C.: Richard Claytor
under its jurisdiction.
10am: National Council on Disability; National
assistant secretary of Defense; Victor Rezendes
Labor Relations Board
General Accounting Office;
9:55am & 2pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. March
31
2pm: National Commission to Prevent Infant Mor-
9:30am & 2pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
tality; National Mediation Board; Occupational
Safety and Health Review Commission
PACIFIC SECURITY ISSUES
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
March 31; April 1: Members of Congress & outside
April8:
The Defense Policy Panel (Chairman As-
witnesses
10am: Physician Payment Review Commission;
pin, D-Wis.) of House Armed Services Com-
Prospective Payment Assessment Commission
mittee will continue hearings on regional threat
2pm: Railroad Retirement Board; RRB Inspector
and defense options in the 1990s.
General
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
April 9: National Commission on Acquired Immune
1:30pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
Deficiency Syndrome; Soldiers' and Airmen's
March 31; April 2
D-III.) of House Appropriations Committee
Home; Naval Home
Agenda:
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
March 31: U.S. post-Cold War security in the
Pacific: Jonathan Pollock RAND Corp.; Casmir
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Yost - director, Center for Asian and Pacific
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. March
FY93 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
Affairs, Asian Foundation; Alan Romberg Coun-
31, April 1, 2,7
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
cil on Foreign Relations; Paul Kriesberg East-
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 8, 9, 28, 29,
Lehman, D-Fla.) of House Appropriations
West Center
30, May 5
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1993
April 2: Korea: Robert RisCassi Commander-in-
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 6
appropriations for programs under its
Chief, U.S. Forces Korea
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7, 12
jurisdiction.
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 31,
13
April 1
1993 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION:
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 14, 19
1pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 6
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE/NATO
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 7, 8,
Readiness Subcommittee (Chairman
March 31: Geological Survey
9, 28, 29, 30
Hutto, D-Fla.) of House Armed Services Com-
April 1: National Park Service
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
mittee will continue hearings on the fiscal 1993
April 2: Bureau of Indian Affairs
March 31: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
defense budget
April 7: Indian Health Service
April 1: Washington Area Transit Authority and
10am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
April 8: Energy Conservation; Conservation
FTA
2pm 2216 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
April 9: Outside Witnesses; National Endowment
April 6, 7 & 8: Federal Aviation Administration
Agenda & Witnesses scheduled:
for the Arts; National Endowment for the Hu-
(including testimony from the General Account-
March 31: Humanitarian assistance: Robert
manities; Institute of Museum Services
ing Office)
Wolthuis deputy secretary of Defense; Lt. Gen.
April 28: Fire Service
April 9: Office of the Secretary
H. C. Stackpole - deputy chief of staff, U.S.
April 29: Fish and Wildlife Service
April 28, 29 & 30: Outside witnesses
Marine Corps; Lt. Gen. John Shalikashvili - Joint
April 30: Fossil Energy; Clean Coal; Strategic
Chiefs of Staff; Brig. Gen. George Walls - USMC
Petroleum Reserves; Naval Petroleum Reserves
Haitian aid project
May 5: National Endowment for the Arts
FY93 TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE &
April 2: NATO; Base closures: Gen. Crosbee Saint
May 6: Minerals Management Service; Holocaust
Memorial Commission
GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPS
commander, U.S. Army Europe; Lt. Gen. Clifford
May 7: Bureau of Land Management
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
Rees vice commander, U.S. Air Force Europe;
May 12: National Endowment for the Humanities
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
Navy representative; Defense Department repre-
sentative
May 13:
Calif.) of House Appropriations Committee
10am: Commission on Fine Arts; National Gallery
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
of Art
for programs under its jurisdiction.
1:30pm: Navajo Hopi Indians Council Meeting
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
2pm H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 1
May 14: Territories
Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 2, 7, 8, 9
May 19: Members of Congress
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Subcommittee (Chairman Aspin, D-Wis.) and
April 1: National Security Council; Office of Fed-
Research and Development Subcommittee
eral Procurement Policy; Council of Economic
(Chairman Dellums, D-Calif.) of House Armed
FY93 LABOR, HHS &
Advisers
Services Committee will hold a joint hearing on
EDUCATION APPROPS
April 2: Office of Personnel Management (OPM);
the fiscal 1993 defense budget, focusing on
Labor, Health and Human Services, and
Office of Inspector General, OPM; Citizens' Com-
classified programs.
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Natcher,
mission on Public Service and Compensation
2pm S-407 Capitol Bldg. closed April 1
D-Ky.) of House Appropriations Committee
April 7: Office of National Drug Control Policy
Witnesses scheduled: Dennis Jones Office of the
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
April 8: Outside Witnesses
Secretary of Defense
April 9: Office of Management and Budget
for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. March 31,
April 1, 2
1993 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION:
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 6
Armed Services
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 7, 8
Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
225-4151
committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) of
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
House Armed Services Committee will con-
Health & Human Services
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
tinue hearings on the military construction
Department
Department of Energy Defense Nuclear
portion of the fiscal 1993 defense budget.
March 31: See 'Committee Meetings Scheduled
Facilities Panel (Chairman Spratt, D-S.C.) of
10am 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
Today' for witness list
House Armed Services Committee will hold a
2pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
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Committee will hold a series of hearings on the
MORTGAGE INSURANCE
reauthorization of all the housing and commu-
Housing and Community Development
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
nity development programs within its
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
jurisdiction.
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
April 1: Burdensharing: H. Allen Holmes State
Department; C. W. Ford principal deputy assis-
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. March 31, April
Committee will hold a hearing on the Federal
tant secretary of Defense; G.W. Bader principal
2,7,29
Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family
director for European & NATO Policy, Defense
Agenda:
Mortgage Insurance Program.
Department
March 31: Multifamily Housing Production
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 3
April 2: Defense Agencies programs
April 2: HOME; Community Development Block
Grants
April 7: FHA programs; Rural Issues; Indian Hous-
BUDGET DEFICIT
1993 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION:
ing
Economic Stabilization Subcommittee
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
April 29: Lead Paint; Homeless
(Chairman Carper, D-Del.) of House Banking,
Research and Development Subcommittee
Finance and Urban Affairs Committee will
(Chairman Dellums, D-Calif.) of House Armed
COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY
hold a hearing on the federal budget deficit and
Services Committee will hold a hearing on the
Economic Stabilization Subcommittee
its impact on long-term economic growth, in-
fiscal 1993 defense budget, focusing on technol-
(Chairman Carper, D-Del.) of House Banking,
vestment, interest rates and productivity.
ogy base programs and the Defense Advanced
Finance and Urban Affairs Committee will
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. April7
Research Projects Agency.
Witnesses scheduled: Robert Reischauer direc-
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
hold a series of hearings on the Technology
tor, Congressional Budget Office; Robert M.
Preservation Act of 1991 (HR 2624), foreign
April 1
Penner director, Economic Studies; KPMG Peat
Witnesses scheduled: Victor Reis Defense De-
direct investment and U.S. competitiveness.
Marwick; Alice Rivlin senior fellow, Brookings
partment Defense Research and Engineering;
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. March 31, April 2
Institution
Gary Denman - Defense Advanced Research
Witnesses scheduled:
Projects Agency; George Singley deputy assis-
March 31: Olin L. Wethington assistant secretary,
tant secretary of the Army; Rear Adm. William
International Affairs, Department of Treasury
RTC OVERSIGHT
Miller Chief of Naval Research; John Welch
April 2:
PANEL: Edward M. Graham senior fellow,
General Oversight and Investigations Sub-
assistant secretary of the Air Force
Institute for International Economics; Susan J.
committee (Chairman Hubbard, D-Ky.) of
Tolchin - professor of public administration,
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
George Washington University
Committee will hold a hearing on the contro-
1993 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION:
PANEL: James T. Christy director of federal
versy surrounding the Regional Trust Corpora-
Seapower and Strategic and Critical Ma-
relations, Air Products and Chemicals; Papken S.
tion's Denver office. The subcommittee is ex-
terials Subcommittee (Chairman Bennett, D-
der Torossian chairman and CEO, Silicon Valley
pected to examine allegations that the RTC
Fla.) of House Armed Services Committee will
Group; Jay A Brozost associate general counsel,
violated guidelines in awarding contracts to
hold a hearing on the fiscal 1993 defense
Martin Marietta Corporation
outside accountants and that the RTC has
budget, focusing on fleet modernization.
failed to adequately oversee outside contract-
2pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
April 2
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
ing work.
CREDIT AVAILABILITY &
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Rear Adm. Richard Milligan
- Navy Office of the Comptroller; Rear Adm.
CAPITAL STANDARDS
James Lang Ship Maintenance and Moderniza-
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
tion Division; Rear Adm. David Bill Navy
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chairman
Surface Combat Systems; Rear Adm. John
Annunzio, D-Ill.) of House Banking, Finance
Claman - deputy commander, Industrial and
Facility Management, U.S. Navy
and Urban Affairs Committee will mark up
PROBLEMS WITH
legislation (HR 4234) to amend the Home
RTC INVESTIGATION
Owner's Loan Act to provide greater flexibility
General Oversight and Investigations Sub-
MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
in meeting capital standards:
committee (Chairman Hubbard, D-Ky.) of
Field Hearing
2pm 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Military Personnel and Compensation Sub-
Committee will hold a hearing on problems
committee (Chairman Byron, D-Md.) of House
with the Resolution Trust Corporation's (RTC)
Armed Services Committee will hold a field
administration of "Operation Western Storm,"
hearing on the Mental Health Demonstration
ANTITRUST IMPLICATIONS
an investigation into the cause of a large
project in Tidewater, Va.
OF BANK MERGERS
accounting discrepancy at it's Western Re-
9:30am Newport News, Va., April 3
House Banking, Finance and Urban-Affairs
gional Office.
Committee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas) will
10am 2128 Rayburn dg.April 9
hold a hearing on the antitrust implications of
WEAPONS PROLIFERATION
bank mergers and the role of several states in
Investigations Subcommittee (Chairman
evaluating mergers.
Mavroules, D-Mass.) of House Armed Services
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
Committee will hold a hearing on weapons
Witnesses scheduled: George Sampson chief,
INSURANCE LEGISLATION
proliferation.
Antitrust Bureau, N.Y. State Department of Law;
Time and room TBA date TBA
Carol Smith chief, Antitrust Division, State of
Policy Research and Insurance Subcommit-
Washington; Stephan Wessler deputy attorney
tee (Chairman Erdreich, D-Ala.) of House
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
general, Consumer and Antitrust Division, State
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Commit-
February 5.
of Maine
tee will hold a hearing on insurance legislation.
9:30am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. April 29
Banking, Finance
RUSSIAN ECONOMIC REFORMS
International Development, Finance, Trade
& Urban Affairs
and Monetary Policy Subcommittee (Chair-
MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT
man Oakar, D-Ohio) of House Banking Fi-
Consumer Affairs and-Coinage Subcommit-
225-4247
nance and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a
tee (Chairman Torres, D-Calif.) and Housing
hearing on Russian Economic reforms and the
and Community Development Subcommittee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
role of the U.S. and international monetary
(Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas) of House Bank-
PROGRAMS
organizations.
ing, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee will
Housing and Community Development
2pm 2220 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
hold a joint hearing on the implications of the
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
Witnesses scheduled: Konstantin Kagalovsky
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
senior economic advisor, Russian Government
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. May 7, May 14
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DISLOCATED WORKERS
the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Field Hearing
9:30am room TBA April 2
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
Children, Youth &
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
tion and Labor Committee will hold an over-
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Families
sight hearing on programs affecting dislocated
LEAD LEVELS
workers.
Transportation and Hazardous Materials
226-7660
Time TBA Eau Claire, Wisconsin April 6
Subcommittee (Chairman Swift, D-Wash.) of
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
mark up legislation (HR 3554) to reduce the
House Select Children Youth and Families
JUVENILE JUSTICE
levels of lead in the environment.
Committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) will
REAUTHORIZATION
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
hold a hearing on the role of public-private
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
partnerships in preventing child abuse.
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
March 5.
9:45am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on
the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
TELEPHONE NETWORK
9:30am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. April
RELIABILITY
District of
Witnesses scheduled: Robert Sweet Jr. - adminis-
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
trator, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Preven-
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
Columbia
tion, Department of Justice; Susan Morris
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
president, National Coalition f.State Advisory
hold a hearing on telephone network reliability.
225-4457
Committees; Gordon Raley executive director,
Time & room TBA Date TBA
National Coalition for Youth
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
STATEHOOD AND SUPREME COURT
House District of Columbia Committee
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
(Chairman Dellums, D-Calif.) will mark up
DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
Foreign Affairs
pending legislation.
Joint Hearing
225-5021
9:30am 1310-A Longworth Bldg. April 2
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
Agenda:
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
U.N. ROLE IN IRAQ
HR 2482 - Provide for the admission of the state of
tion and Labor Committee and Civil Service
Human Rights and International Organiza-
New Columbia into the Union.
Subcommittee (Chairman Sikorski, D-Minn.)
tions Subcommittee (Chairman Yatron, D-Pa.)
HR 568 Create theSupreme Court of the District
of House Post Office and Civil Service Commit-
and Europe and the Middle East Subcommit-
of Columbia
tee will hold a hearing on legislation (HR 3613)
tee (Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) of House
to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the
Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
on the role of the United Nations (U.N.) in
D.C. JUDICIAL REVISION
to improve the effectiveness of administrative
Iraq.
Judiciary and Education Subcommittee
review of employment discrimination claims
10am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
(Chairman Dymally, D-Calif.) of House Dis-
made by federal employees.
trict of Columbia Committee will hold a hear-
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
ing on legislation (HR 4096) that would in-
crease the maximum monetary amount for
cases under the jurisdiction of the Small
TRANSITION TO
Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Supe-
Energy &
DEMOCRACY IN CUBA
rior Court of the District of Columbia. The bill
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
also would authorize the Corporation Counsel
Commerce
man Fascell, D-Fla.) will continue hearings on
for the District of Columbia to conduct crimi-
legislation (HR 4168) to promote a peaceful
nal prosecutions of certain juvenile defendants.
225-2927
transition to democracy in Cuba through the
Time & room TBA Date TBA
application of appropriate pressures on the
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Cuban government and support for the Cuban
March 17.
CABLE BILL
people.
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
9:30am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
Education &
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
10am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 8
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
Witnesses scheduled:
mark up legislation to reregulate the cable
April 2: Reps. Nagle, D-Iowa, Alexander, D-Ark.;
Labor
Jack Otero vice president, AFL-CIO; Roger
television industry.
Chesley vice president, AMSTAR; Alberto Lo-
1pm 2123 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
225-4527
pez Notre Dame Law School; Jorge Dominquez
9:30am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. April 1 & 2
Cuban Task Force on Inter-American Dialogue;
Robert McNeill executive vice chairman, Emer-
REVISING OSHA
gency Committee for American Trade; William
House Education and Labor Committee
FDA DRUG APPROVALS
McBeath executive director, American Public
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will hold hearings
COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS
Health Association
on legislation (HR 3160) to revise the Occupa-
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
tional Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 2, 8 & 28
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
hearing on the Council on Competitiveness and
FREE TRADE & THE
its role in the Food and Drug Administration's
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
drug approval process.
JointHearing
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
9:45 2322 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
International Economic Policy and Trade
EDUCATION RESEARCH
Subcommittee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-
Select Education Subcommittee (Chairman
Conn.) and Western Hemisphere Affairs Sub-
Owens, D-N.Y.) of House Education and Labor
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
committee (Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) of
Committee will mark up legislation (HR 4014)
CPSC REAUTHORIZATION
House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a
to improve education in the United States by
Commerce, Consumer Protection and Com-
hearing on the impact of the proposed North
promoting excellence in research, develop-
petitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman Collins,
American Free Trade Agreement on the petro-
ment, and the dissemination of information.
D-III.) of House Energy and Commerce Com-
chemical industry.
10am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
mittee will mark up legislation to reauthorize
1pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 7
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and misconduct in the Customs Service
Lagoudakis executive director, D.C. Hunger
9:30am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
Action (and co-director of the Coalition to End
Witnesses scheduled:
Hunger in D.C.); Rev. Joseph Hacala executive
FY92 & 93
April 1: Carol Hallett commissioner, U.S. Customs
director, U.S. Catholic Conference Campaign for
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Service; Michael Lane deputy commissioner,
Human Development
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
U.S. Customs Service; Donald Kirkendall in-
man Fascell, D-Fla.) will mark up legislation
spector general, Department of the Treasury
(HR 4070) to amend the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 to rewrite the authorities of that act
in order to establish more effective assistance
AIR SAFETY & FAA
Government Activities and Transportation
Intelligence
programs and eliminate obsolete and inconsis-
tent provisions, to amend the Arms Export
Subcommittee (Chairman Boxer, D-Calif.) of
225-4121
Control Act and to redesignate that act as the
House Government Operations Committee will
Defense Trade and Export Control Act, to
hold a hearing on the response of Federal
INTELLIGENCE REORGANIZATION
authorize appropriations for foreign assistance
Aviation Administration (FAA) to air safety
Joint Hearing
programs for fiscal 1992 and 1993.
problems focusing on pilot fatigue and the
House Select Intelligence Committee
Time & room TBA date TBA
interpretation of safety indicators.
(Chairman McCurdy, D-Okla.) and Senate Se-
9:30am 2203 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
lect Intelligence Committee (Chairman Boren,
Note: The subcommittee will also consider a draft
D-Okla.) will hold a joint hearing on legislation
PROBLEMS IN THE
report.
(S 2198; HR 4165) to reorganize the the U.S.
HORN OF AFRICA
intelligence community.
Africa Subcommittee (Chairman Dymally,
2pm SH-216 Hart Bldg. April 1
INCREASES IN
D-Calif.) and International Operations Sub-
Witnesses scheduled: Robert Gates director, CIA
CASE OF TUBERCULOSIS
committee (Chairman Berman, D-Calif.) of
House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a
Human Resources and Intergovernmental
hearing on problems in the horn of Africa
Relations Subcommittee (Chairman Weiss, D-
INTELLIGENCE REORGANIZATION
where a civil war continues in Somalia and
N.Y.) of House Government Operations Com-
House Select Intelligence Committee
reconstruction is beginning in Ethiopia after a
mittee will hold a hearing on the increase in the
(Chairman McCurdy, D-Okla.) will hold a
long internal conflict.
number of reported cases of tuberculosis in the
hearing on legislation (HR 4165) to reorganize
United States.
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
the U.S. intelligence community.
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
10am H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed April 2
April 2.
DOD AID FOR
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Interior &
PESTICIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
Legislation and National Security Sub-
International Economic Policy and Trade
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) of
Insular Affairs
Subcommittee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-
House Government Operations Committee will
Conn.) of House Foreign Affairs Committee
hold a hearing on allegations that the Depart-
225-2761
will mark up legislation (HR 2083) to amend
ment of Defense secretly planned to financially
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Ro-
aid defense contractor McDonnell Douglas in
SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING & MARKUP:
denticide act to improve the safety of exported
1990.
PUBLIC LANDS
pesticides.
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. Date TBA
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
Time & Room TBA date TBA
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
House
will hold a hearing on and mark up pending
legislation.
Government
10am 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
Administration
Agenda:
Operations
HEARING:
225-2061
HR 3338 to permit the use of lands within the
Colonial National Historical Park in the Com-
225-5051
OFFICE SYSTEMS
monwealth of Virginia to enable natural gas
SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
service to be provided to the Coast Guard Reserve
FULL COMMITTEE BUSINESS
House Government Operations Committee
Office Systems Subcommittee (Chairman
Training Center
MARKUP:
(Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) will meet to
Gejdenson, D-Conn.) of House Committee on
S 1182 to transfer jurisdiction of certain public
consider pending business.
House Administration will meet to considera
lands in the state of Utah to the Forest Service
2pm 2154 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
pending business.
S 452 to authorize a transfer of administrative
Agenda:
11am H-328 Capitol Bldg. April 2
jurisdiction over certain land to the secretary of
Legislation:
the Interior
HR 3601 Assist certain local governments in
meeting public needs by providing for federal
payments to those local governments
Reports:
Hunger
ALASKAN LANDS
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
Misplaced Trust: The Bureau of Indian Affairs'
226-5470
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Miller, D-
Mismanagement of the Indian Trust Fund
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
Designing Genetic Information Policy: The Need
HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITIES
for Independent Policy Review of the Ethical,
Committee will hold a hearing on legislation
Legal, and Social Implications of the Human
House Select Hunger Committee (Chair-
(HR 1219) to designate wilderness and acquire
Genome Project
man Hall, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing on
certain valuable inholdings within National
Issues in Aircraft Cabin Safety and Crash, Sur-
"Hunger-Free Communities," in which local
Wildlife Refuges and National Park System
vivability: the U.S. Air-Skywest Accident.
communities supplement federal and state ef-
Units.
forts in combatting hunger
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 2
9:30am room TBA April 2
MISMANAGEMENT AT
Witnesses scheduled: James Scheibel chairman,
CUSTOMS SERVICE
U.S. Conference of Mayors Task Force on Hunger
CYANIDE TAX
Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Af-
and Homelessness; J. Larry Brown director,e
fairs Subcommittee (Chairman Barnard, D-
Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
at Tufts University; John Stoesz associate direc-
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W. Va.) of House
Ga.) of House Government Operations Com-
tor, Church and Community Department for the
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
mittee will hold a hearing on mismanagement
Greater Dallas Community of Churches; Nikki
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 4298) to
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lations Subcommittee (Chairman Frank, D-
gees Subcommittee (Chairman Mazzoli, D-
Mass.) of House Judiciary Committee will hold
Ky.) of House Judiciary Committee will meet
a hearing on pending legislation
to mark up pending private immigration bills.
impose an excise tax on cyanide used in mining
10am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
9:30am B352 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
and mineral activities and to use the revenues
Agenda:
from such tax for environmental cleanup.
HR 4563 False Claims Act Technical Amendments
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April7
of 1992
HR 4209 Amend the act entitled "An Act confer-
ring jurisdiction on certain courts of the United
Merchant Marine
PUBLICLANDS
States to hear and render judgment in connection
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
with certain claims of the Cherokee Nation of
& Fisheries
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
Oklahoma," approved December 23, 1982.
225-4047
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
will hold hearings on pending legislation.
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
WETLANDS "TAKINGS"
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. April' 7
CIVIL LIBERTIES AMENDMENTS
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 9 & 28
Administrative Law and Governmental Re-
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Agenda:
lations Subcommittee (Chairman Frank, D-
Studds, D-Mass.) and Oceanography, Great
April 7:
HR 3564 to improve the management of public
Mass.) of House Judiciary Committee will
Lakes and the Outer Continental Shelf Sub-
lands used for military purposes, to require as-
mark up pending legislation
committee (Chairman Hertel, D-Mich.) of
sessments of future needs for withdrawals of
Follows hearing (above) 2222 Rayburn Bldg.
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com-
public lands for such uses
April 1
mittee will hold a joint hearing on proposals to
April 9:
Agenda:
compensate landowners who lose the right to
HJ Res 306 to designate the Port Chicago Naval
HR 4551 - Amend the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 to
use lands classified as wetlands.
Magazine as a National Memorial
increase the authorization for the trust fund
Time TBA 1334 Longworth Bldg. Date TBA
HR 4489 to provide for a land exchange with the
under that act
city of Tacoma, Wash.
HR 4553 Amend the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 to
April 28:
clarify that payments under that act shall not be
HR 3905 to amend the Historic Preservation Act
includible as income for purposes of all laws
to authorize appropriations for the Advisory
administered by the secretary of Veterans Affairs
Narcotics Abuse
Council on Historic Preservation
HR 1601 - to strengthen the preservation of our
& Control
historic heritage and resources
VOTING RIGHTS
226-3040
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
committee (Chairman Edwards, D-Calif.) of
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
DRUG PROBLEM FROM
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings
A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
on the draft legislation to ensure voting rights.
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will mark up
House Select Narcotics Abuse and Control
9:30am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
pending legislation.
Committee (Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) will
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 8 & 29
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
hold a hearing on the drug problem from a local
perspective.
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
OIL & GAS LEASES
PENDING BUSINESS
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
& ESTATE RULES
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
March 10.
Economic and Commercial Law Sub-
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
committee (Chairman Brooks, D-Texas) of
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
meet to consider pending business.
2pm 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 29
on legislation (HR 4363) to exclude from the
estate of the debtor certain interests in liquid
and gaseous hydrocarbons.
Post Office &
10am 2141 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
INDIAN CLAIMS
Civil Service
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will hold a
225-4054
TRUST SUBSTITUTION & DEBT
hearing on legislation (HR 3897) to provide for
Economic and Commercial Law Sub-
the apportionment and distribution of the
committee (Chairman Brooks, D-Texas) of
WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL
award in Indian Claims Commission docket
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
numbered 326-k.
on the need to authorize courts to issue injunc-
man Kanjorski, D-Pa.) of House Post Office
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. April 30
tions substituting a trust in lieu of the debtor
and Civil Service Committee will hold a series
for certain classes of claims.
of oversight hearings on White House person-
Follows hearing (above) 2141 Rayburn Bldg.
nel, travel and professional expenses.
NATATIONAL PARKS
9:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. March 31 &
April 1
AIR QUALITY
tentatively week of April 6
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) and
REVISING CABLE
General Oversight and California Desert Lands
LICENSING
Subcommittee (Chairman Lehman, D-Calif.)
Intellectual Property and Judicial Adminis-
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
of House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
tration Subcommittee (Chairman Hughes, D.
LEAVE PRACTICES
tee will hold a joint hearing on air quality issues
affecting national parks, forests and public
N.J.) of House Judiciary Committee will hold
Compensation and Employee Benefits Sub-
hearings on legislation (HR 4511) to revise the
committee (Chairman Ackerman, D-N.Y.) of
lands.
compulsory cable licensing system, which al-
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 30
lows cable companies to carry broadcast signals
will hold a hearing on pending legislation.
without charge.
1:30pm 311 Cannon Bldg. April 1
9am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
Agenda:
HR 1387 - Allow federal employees to take leave for
Judiciary
10am 2141 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
purposes of participating in or attending certain
education-related activities for children
225-3951
HR 2675 Provide leave to federal employees
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
wishing to serve as bone-marrow or organ donors,
CHEROKEE CLAIMS JURISDICTION
PRIVATE IMMIGRATION BILLS
and to allow federal employees to use sick leave
Administrative Law and Governmental Re-
International Law, Immigration and Refu-
for purposes relating to the adoption of a child.
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House continued.
lation (HR 4691) to reauthorize the Federal
ogy Committee will mark up the NASA Au-
Aviation Administration (FAA).
thorization Act of 1993.
POSTAL EMPLOYEE SAFETY
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. April 1
Postal Personnel and Modernization Sub-
committee (Chairman Hayes, D-III.) of House
Post Office and Civil Service Committee will
FAA REAUTHORIZATION
LANDSAT MANAGEMENT PLAN
hold a hearing on draft legislation dealing with
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
the safety and health of postal employees.
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
Scheuer, D-N.Y.) of House Science, Space and
1:30pm 311 Cannon Bldg. April'
Transportation Committee will hold hearings
Technology Committee will hold a hearing on
on reauthorization of the Federal Aviation
the Landsat Management Plan. The hearing
Administration (FAA).
will also address legislation (HR 3614), to
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 7
amend the Land Remote-Sensing Commercial-
DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
Agenda and Witnesses:
ization Act of 1984 to secure U.S. leadership in
April 7: War risk insurance and the civil reserve air
Joint Hearing
land remote-sensing by providing data con-
fleet program
Civil Service Subcommittee (Chairman Si-
tinuity for the Landsat program and
korski, D-Minn.) of House Post Office and
toestablish a new national land remote-sensing
Civil Service Committee and Employment
GREAT LAKE SEDIMENTS
policy, and for other purposes.
Opportunities Subcommittee (Chairman Per-
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chairman
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. April 7
kins, D-Ky.) of House Education and Labor
Witnesses scheduled: Lennard Fisk - associate
Nowak, D-N.Y.) of House Public Works and
Committee and will hold a hearing on legisla-
administrator, National Aeronautics and Space
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
tion (HR 3613) to amend the Civil Rights Act
Administration; Martin C. Faga assistant secre-
on the assessment and remediation of contami-
of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employ-
tary for space, U.S. Air Force
nated sediments in the Great Lakes.
ment Act of 1967 to improve the effectiveness
1pm 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 8
of administrative review of employment
PROJECTING SCIENCE &
discrimination claims made by federal
ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
employees.
Investigations and Oversight Committee
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Rules
(Chairman Wolpe, D-Mich.) will hold a hearing
on a National Science Foundation (NSF) draft
225-9486
paper from 1987 which projected shortfalls of
Public Works
natural scientists and engineers in the 1990s.
RULES FOR FLOOR DEBATE
Recent questions about the methodology of the
House Rules Committee (Chairman Moak-
& Transportation
paper have prompted the NSF to disavow the
ley, D-Mass.) will meet to consider rules for
paper as its stated position.
floor debate for pending legislation.
225-4472
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. April 8
1pm H-313 Capitol Bldg. April 1
Witnesses scheduled: Victor Rezendes - General
Agenda:
Accounting Office; Walter E. Massey - director,
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
HR 4241 Provide funding for the Resolution Trust
National Science Foundation; Ronald E.
TRUCKING REGULATIONS
Corporation
Kutscher - associate commissioner, Bureau of
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
HR 2039 Reauthorize the Legal Services Corpora-
Labor Statistics; John Andelin assistant direc-
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) of House Public
tion
tor, Office of Technology Assessment; other wit-
Works and Transportation Committee will
HR 2056 Amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require
nesses TBA
that subsidy information regarding vessels be
continue hearings on the economic impact of
provided upon entry within customs collection
regulation on the trucking industry, focusing
districts and to provide effective trade remedies
on intrastate deregulation, negotiated rates
under the countervailing and antidumping duty
SCIENCE PRIORITIES
and overweight containers.
laws against foreign-built ships that are subsi-
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Boucher,
9:30 2167 Rayburn Bldg. March 31
dized or dumped (Shipbuilding Trade Reform
D-Va.) of House Science, Space and Technol-
10am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
Act of 1991)
ogy Committee will hold a hearing to assess the
Witnesses scheduled:
strengths and weaknesses in the existing sys-
March 31: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled
tem for setting priorities for science.
Today" section for witnesses
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
April 2: Rep. Bentley, R-Md.; Ron Rittenmeyer
Science, Space &
vice president, Frito-Lay; Tom Stedman direc-
tor of distribution, Walgreen Company; Anthony
Burns chairman, Ryder System; Michael Jen-
Technology
kins president, American Warehouseman's
225-6371
Association; Richard Thomas president, Mes-
Small Business
senger Courier Association of the Americas; Janet
Kemp - president, National Small Shipment
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
225-5821
Traffic Conference; Fred Gibson president, New
House Science, Space and Technology
Mexico Motor Carrier Association; Martin
Committee (Chairman Brown, D-Calif.) will
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Sangster vice president, Government Relations,
mark up pending legislation.
Procurement, Tourism and Rural Develop-
The Washington Trucking Association; William
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. March 31; April 1
ment Subcommittee (Chairman Skelton, D-
Tucker - president, Tucker Company; Folger
& 2 (if needed)
Mo.) of House Small Business Committee will
Athearn Jr. - president, Athearn Transportation
Agenda:
hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
Consultants; Theodore Knappen Washington
HR 4559 - National Energy, Environment, and
representative, Greyhound Lines; Fred Kraiser
Small Business Innovative Research Program
Competitiveness Research Act of 1992
president, Kerryville Bus Company; Michael
(HR 4400), which earmarks a percentage re-
Uremovich vice president, Southern Pacific
HR 776 - Comprehensive National Energy Policy
search and development funding of 11 federal
Act
Transportation Company; Greg Steffire - execu-
HR 2936 Technical Education and Training Act of
agencies for small, high-technology companies.
tive vice president, Rail Delivery Services; Jack
1991
9:30am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
Helton staff vice president, Sea-Land Corpora-
HR 3360 Federal Fire Safety Act of 1991
tion; David Letteney executive secretary,
HR 3953 National Electric and Magnetic Fields
Steamship Operations Intermodal Committee
Research and Public Information Dissemination
Act
PAPER RECYCLING
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Environment and Employment Sub-
FAA REAUTHORIZATION
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
committee (Chairman Olin, D-Va.) of House
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
NASA AUTHORIZATION
Small Business Committee will hold a hearing
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
Space Subcommittee (Chairman Hall, D-
on paper recycling.
Transportation Committee will mark up legis-
Texas) of House Science, Space and Technol-
9:30am Site TBA April 7
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House continued
ing legislation and consider pending reports.
USING MEDICARE GUIDELINES
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 1
TO SET HEALTH-CARE PAYMENTS
TOURISM & ECONOMIC
Agenda:
Health Subcommittee (Chairman Stark, D-
HR 3837 - Improve the administration of the
DEVELOPMENT
Calif.) of House Ways and Means Committee
Medicare Program, to reform customs overtime
Field Hearings
will hold a hearing on proposals to use Medi-
pay practices, to prevent the payment of Federal
Procurement, Tourism and Rural Develop-
care payment methodologies to establish rates
benefits to deceased individuals, and to require
ment Subcommittee (Chairman Skelton, D-
reports on employers with underfunded pension
for hospital and physician services for all
Mo.) of the House Small Business Committee
plans
payers.
will hold field hearings on-tourism and eco-
Report on Money Laundering (From Oversight
1pm 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 8
nomic development.
Subcommittee)
Time & site TBA Tuscon, Ariz. April 13
Report on. Marketing of Government Securities
(From Oversight Subcommittee)
SUPERFUND OVERSIGHT
Time & site TBA Branson, Mo. April 14
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman,
Pickle, D-Texas) of House Ways and Means
HEALTH-CARE
Committee will hold a series of oversight hear-
Veterans' Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION
ings on the financing, operation and future
Health Subcommittee (Chairman Stark, D-
status of the Hazardous Substance Superfund.
225-3527
Calif.) of House Ways and Means Committee
Time and room TBA dates TBA
will hold a hearing on proposals to reduce
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
expenses associated with the administration of
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
health-care benefits and streamline adminis-
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) will meet to mark
trative procedures of health-care programs.
up pending legislation.
10:30am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 2
9am 334 Cannon Bldg.April7
Note
PROBLEMS WITH BENEFITS
The offices of all members of Congress
LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
FOR HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS
and all congressional committees and sub-
OF VETERANS' GROUPS
Social Security Subcommittee (Chairman
committees may be reached by calling (202)
Joint Hearing
Jacobs, D-Ind.) and Human Resources Sub-
224-3121.
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
committee (Acting Chairman Downey, D-N.Y.)
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) and Senate Veter-
of House Ways and Means Committee will hold
ans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Cranston,
a joint hearing to identify obstacles that pre-
D-Calif.) will hold joint hearings on the legisla-
vent women, children and other individuals
tive agendas of veterans' groups.
with HIV-related disabilities from qualifying
9:30am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg. April 8
for Social Security Disability Insurance and
Agenda: AMVETS; Ex-prisoners of War; Jewish
Supplemental Security Income.
War Veterans; Non-Commissioned Officers Asso-
B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
ciation; Vietnam Veterans of America; National
Association for Uniformed Services; Society for
Military Widows
USE OF GRAIN IMPORTS
Joint Committees
Trade Subcommittee (Chairman Gibbons,
NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM
D-Fla:) of House Ways and Means Committee
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
will hold a hearing on legislation (HR 3549)
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) of House
relating to the monitoring of the domestic uses
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
made of certain foreign grain after importation.
Joint Economic
ing on problems with the national cemetery
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April'
system.
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. April 30
U.S.-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS
Joint Economic Committee (Chairman
U.S. COMPETITIVE POSITION IN
Hamilton, D-Ind.) will hold a hearing on U.S.-
VETERANS JOB TRAINING
CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS
Latin American relations.
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
Trade Subcommittee. (Chairman Gibbons,
10am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. April 2
committee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.) of
D-Fla.) of House Ways and Means Committee
Witnesses scheduled: David Malpass deputy
House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a
will hold a hearing on the international com-
assistant secretary of State for inter-american
hearing on draft legislation to provide job
affairs; Rudiger Dornbusch professor of econom-
petitive position of the United States in the
training to unemployed retirees effected by the
ics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sylvia
chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Saborio director, International Trade Program,
recent military downsizing.
2pm B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April 7
Overseas Development Council; Sidney
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 14
Weintraub Lyndon Johnson School of Public
Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
Ways & Means
WOMEN & SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Subcommittee (Chairman
MARCH EMPLOYMENT
Jacobs, D-Ind.) of House Ways and Means
Joint Economic Committee (Chairman Sar-
225-3625
Committee will hold a hearing on women and
banes, D-Md.) will meet to receive the employ-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Social Security, focusing on changes in the
ment and unemployment statistics for the
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
family and workplace.
month of March.
man Rostenkowski, D-Ill.) will mark up pend-
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April 8
9:15am SD-628 Dirksen Bldg. April 3
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Conference Committees Future Listings
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
against vertical price-fixing
EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Time & room TBA date TBA
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 1150)
3508) to revise and extend certain programs
House conferees: Brooks, Edwards of Calif., Synar,
to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of
relating to the education of individuals as
Fish, Campbell of Calif.
1965,
health professionals.
Senate conferees: Biden, Kennedy, Metzenbaum,
Time & room TBA date TBA
Time & room TBA date TBA
Thurmond, Hatch
House conferees:
From the Committee on Education & Labor for
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Simon,
consideration of the Senate bill, and the House
Hatch, Kassebaum
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Richardson,
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
amendments, and modifications committed to
conference: Ford, Gaydos, Miller, Kildee, Wil-
Lent, Bliley
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 347) to
amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to
liams, Hayes, Sawyer, Payne, Lowey, Unsoeld,
Washington, Serrano, Mink, Andrews, Jefferson,
revitalize the defense industrial base of the
Reed, Roemer, Goodling, Petri, Coleman,
PREVENTIVE HEALTH
United States
Roukema, Gunderson, Armey, Henry, Molinari,
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Time & room TBA date TBA
Barrett, Klug
3635) to revise and extend the program of block
House conferees:
Additional conferees from the Committee on For-
grants for preventive health and health services
From the House Banking Committee: Carper, La-
eign Affairs, for consideration of section 613 of the
Time & room TBA date TBA
Falce, Oakar, Vento, Kanjorski, Ridge, Paxon,
Senate bill, and bill modifications committed to
Hancock
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Har-
conference: Fascell, Berman, Weiss, Broomfiedl,
kin, Hatch, Kassebaum
From the House Armed Services Committee: Aspin,
Snowe
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Rowland,
Mavroules, Sisisky, Dickinson, Bateman
Additional conferees from House Energy Commit-
Lent, Bliley
tee: Dingell, Markey, Collins of III., Lent, Rinaldo
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE
Additional conferees from House Government Op-
REAUTHORIZATION
erations Committee: Conyers, English, Wise, Hor-
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
ton, Kyl
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 1306)
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Additional conferees from House Judiciary Com-
to amend title V of the Public Health Service
2967) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act.
mittee: Brooks, Edwards of Calif., Fish, Moor-
Act to revise and extend certain programs, to
Time & room TBA date TBA
head
restructure the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Men-
Senate conferees:
Additional conferees from House Ways and Means
tal Health Administration
From the Committee on Labor and Human Re-
Committee: Rostenkowski, Gibbons, Jenkins, Ar-
Time & room TBA date TBA
sources: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Adams, Hatch,
cher, Crane
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Rowland,
and Cochran
Senate conferees: Riegle, Sarbanes, Dixon, Garn,
Lent, Bliley
From the Committee on Finance (solely for the
Gramm.
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Pell Metzenbaum,
Social Security retirement earnings provisions):
Note: At the end of the first session of the 102nd
Dodd, Harkin, Adams, Hatch, Coats, Thurmond,
Bentsen, Moynihan and Packwood
Congress the House passed a bill (HR 3919) to
Durenberger
House conferees: TBA
temporarily extend the Defense Production Act
through March 1, 1992.
FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES
FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Conferees will meet on HR 2194, Federal
FOLLOW-THROUGH ACT
2720) to extend for one year the authorizations
Facilities Compliance Act of 1991.
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
of appropriations for the programs under the
Time & room TBA date TBA
2312) to make certain technical and conform-
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Senate conferees: Burdick, Baucus, Moynihan,
ing amendments to the Follow Through Act
and the Family Violence Prevention and Ser-
Mitchell, Lautenberg, Chafee, Simpson, Duren-
and the Head Start Transition Project Act.
vices Act, and for certain programs relating to
berger, Warner
Time & room TBA date TBA
House conferees:
adoption opportunities.
Senate Conferees: Kennedy, Pell, Metzenbaum,
From the Energy and Commerce Committee for
Time & room TBA date TBA
Hatch and Kassebaum
consideration of the House bill, and the Senate
Senate conferees: Dodd, Kennedy, Adams, Hatch,
House Conferees: TBA
amendment, and modifications committed to
Coats
conference; Dingell, Swift, Eckart, Slattery, Si-
House conferees:
korski, Lent, Ritter, Schaefer
CFTC REAUTHORIZATION
As additional conferees from the Armed Services
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 707)
Committee, for consideration of section 113 of the
to improve the regulation of futures trading
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Senate amendments, and modifications commit-
and authorize appropriations for the Commod-
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 3) to
ted to conference: Ray, Hochbrueckner; Saxton
amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of
As additional conferees from the Judiciary Com-
ity Futures Trading Commission.
1971 to provide for a voluntary system of
mittee, for consideration of section 2(a) of the
Time and room TBA addl dates TBA
spending limits for Senate election campaigns.
House bill, and section 103(a) of the Senate
Note: Conference began November 6
amendment, and modifications committed to
Senate conferees: Leahy, Boren, Heflin, Conrad,
Time & room TBA date TBA
conference: Brooks, Frank of Mass., Gekas
Lugar, Dole, Cochran
Senate conferees: Ford, Boren, Mitchell, McCon-
As additional conferees from the Merchant Marine
House conferees:
nell, Gramm
Committee, for consideration of section 304(a) of
From the Committee on Agriculture, for consider-
House conferees:
the Senate amendments, and modifications com-
ation of the House bill, and the Senate amend-
From the House Committee on House Administra-
mitted to conference: Jones of N.C., Studds,
ment, and modifications committed to confer-
tion: Rose, Gejdenson, Gephardt, Swift, Panetta,
Davis
ence: de la Garza, English, Staggers, Stallings,
Synar, Kleczka, Thomas, Edwards, Livingston,
As additional conferees from the Public Works
Nagle, Sarpalius, Johnson, Huckaby, Glickman,
Walsh
Committee, for consideration of sections 102, 109,
Penny, Espy, Long, Stenholm, Tallon, Coleman,
From the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
and 115-119 of the Senate amendments, and
Smith of Ore., Gunderson, Combest, Allard, Bar-
Dingell, Markey, Lent
modifications committed to conference: Roe, No-
rett, Nussle, Boehner, Roberts
From the House Post Office and Civil Service: Clay,
wak, Hammerschmidt
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
McCloskey, Gilman
As additional conferees from the Public Works
Urban Affairs, for consideration of section 263
Committee, for consideration of title IV of the
and title III of the Senate amendment, and
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
Senate amendments, and modifications commit-
modifications committed to conference: Gonzalez,
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
ted to conference: Roe, Savage, Norton, Nowak,
Annunzio, Neal, Hubbard, LaFalce, Oakar, Wylie,
3489) to reauthorize the Export Administra-
Borski, Hammerschmidt, Shuster, Inhofe
Leach, McCollum, Roukema
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for
tion Act of 1979.
consideration of section 263 and title III of the
Time & room TBA date TBA
Senate amendment, and modifications commit-
Senate conferees: Riegle; Cranston; Sarbanes;
PRICE FIXING
ted to conference: Dingell, Markey, Scheuer, Sy-
Garn; Mack
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 429) to
nar Eckart, Slattery, Lent, Moorhead, Rinaldo,
House conferees: TBA
amend the Sherman Act to strengthen laws
Ritter
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Other Events Future Listings
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and Human Services
following events scheduled to take place in
9:30am: Physician Ownership and Referral: Rep.
hold a meeting.
Pete Stark, D-Calif.
Madison Hotel, April 7 &8
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
11am: Health System Reform: Rep. Dan Rosten-
Contact: 800-558-7258
tions and public interest groups who wish to
kowski, D-III.
Congressional highlights:
have events listed in the section should send
12:30pm: Keynote address: Sen. Dave Durenber-
April 7: Reps. Sam Gibbons, D-Fla.; Beryl An-
pertinent information to: The Congressional
ger, R-Minn.
thony, D-Ark.; Cass Ballenger, R-N.C.
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
4pm: Richard Kusserow inspector general,
April8:
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Health and Human Services
9:30am: Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, D-III.
include a telephone number. Notices may be
April 3:
12:15pm: Sen. David Durenberger, R-Minn.
transmitted by facsimile to 202-728-1862, attn:
12:15pm: Medicaid and Health Systems Reform:
Time TBA: Reps. Scott Klug, R-Wis.; Ray
Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn.
McGrath, R-N.Y.
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
11am: Tom Scully Office of Management and
can be listed. Deadline is noon two days before
Note: There is a charge for this event of $100 for
Budget
members and $250 for non-members. For reserva-
the date of issue (i.e. Monday noon for Wednes-
tions call the number listed above.
day issue). The editors reserve the right to edit
or reject any submission. For further informa-
RISKS OF
tion call 202-887-8686.
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS
BUDGET & AEROSPACE/
See Campaign Events Section for listing of
Women's Council on Energy and Environ-
DEFENSE TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
events related to congressional and presiden-
ment will sponsor a discussion on electro-
Electronic Industries Association will spon-
tial campaigns.
magnetic fields, including the risks that are
sor a conference on balancing U.S. aerospace-
associated with them and proposals to change
defense technical leadership with the fiscal
regulations and legislation.
realities of the 1990s, focusing on the Defense
CHILD WELFARE CONFERENCE
Noon Edison Electric Institute, 701 Pennsyl-
Department and National Aeronautics and
Child Welfare League of America will hold
vania Ave. N.W. April 2
Space Administration budget.
its national conference.
Contact: Mary Glass at 703-522-0940 or Jill
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Arlington, Va.
Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. N.W. April 1,
Schaefer at 202-293-1775
April 7 & 8
2&3
Contact: John Geron at 202-457-4944
Contact: Joyce Johnson at 202-638-2952
BRAIN DEVELOPMENT &
COGNITION
ENGINEERS LEGISLATIVE
TAX/HEALTH ISSUES
American Health Foundation will sponsor a
CONFERENCE
Budget and Tax Task Force of Women in
workshop on the vulnerability of the develop-
American Consulting Engineers Council
Government Relations will sponsor a breakfast
ing brain to the environment. The workshop
will hold a legislative conference to discuss
meeting to hear House Ways and Means Com-
will look at the relation between the develop-
matters affecting infrastructure and other en-
mittee member Rep. Johnson, R-Conn., discuss
mental environment of a child and the child's
gineering related legislative issues.
key issues of the 1992 tax bill and the prospects
health and ability to learn. Legislation (S 2191)
Hyatt Regency Hotel April 8, 9, 10
for health care legislation.
currently pending in the Senate would autho-
Contact: Elyzabeth Long at 202-775-8881 or
8am to 9:30am, Capitol Hill Club, 300 1st St.
rize the development of school-based programs
Sally Keene at 202-682-4337
S.E. April 1
to promote a healthy developmental environ-
Contact: Dorothea Barr at 703-549-6400
ment for children. The workshop is being held
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
in conjunction with a conference on "Compre-
WOMEN IN DEFENSE
members and $35 for non-members. For reserva-
hensive School Health: A Challenge for the
ANNUAL MEETING
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
WGR
Nineties and Beyond."
Women in Defense will hold their annual
1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
1pm to 6pm, Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th & K
meeting. The theme if "Defense: Where are We
Washington, D.C. 20005-4171
Sts. N.W. April 2
Goin."
Contact: Jessica Cherry at 212-953-1900
8:15am DeWitt Auditorium, Fort McNair,
Note: There is a $50 charge for this event (No
April9
HEALTH ISSUES
charge for members of Congress and their staff).
Contact: Carolyn Becraft 202-797-0007
For reservations call the number listed above.
National Health Council will sponsor a
forum on "Long Term Care: The Missing Piece
in the Health Reform Puzzle."
PRESIDENTS HEALTH-CARE
NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH
Vista International Hotel, April 2 &3
PROPOSALS
RESERVE SYSTEM
Contact: John Madigan or Russ Walker at
National Economists Club will sponsor a
National Estuarine Research Reserve Asso-
202-785-8076
luncheon meeting to hear Tom Scully, asso-
Congressional highlights:
ciation will sponsor a briefing on estuarine
ciate director for human resources, veterans
April 2:
research and education and its contribution to
and labor of the Office of Management and
8:45am: Sen. Dave Durenburger, R-Minn.
improved coastal management.
Budget, discuss the administration's health-
April 3:
10:30am 1334 Longworth Bldg. April 3
care plan and how it compares with the propos-
12:30pm: Paul Simon, D-III.
Contact: Michael Graybill at 503-888-5558
als pending in Congress.
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
HEALTH REGULATION
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April 9
American Group Practice Association will
DEFENSE INDUSTRY DOWNSIZING
Contact: 703-532-9048
sponsor a congressional forum on regulatory
Economic Strategy Institute will sponsor a
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
changes that might be expected in the health-
discussion on "Downsizing the Defense Indus-
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
care field, including physician ownership and
try for National Security and Economic Com-
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
referral regulations. Medicare fraud and abuse
petitiveness." former deputy assistant secre-
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
safe harbors, Medicare fee schedule, clinical lab
tary of Defense Jacques Gansler will be the
is scheduled.
regulations and OSHA blood-borne pathogen
speaker.
regulations.
Noon, 1100 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite
J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania
1300 April 3
ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN
N.W. April 2 & 3
Contact: 202-728-0993
AN ERA OF RESTRUCTURING
National Economists Club will sponsor a
Contact: 703-838-0033
Congressional highlights:
luncheon meeting to hear Stephen Roach, prin-
April 2:
BENEFITS ISSUES
cipal and senior economist for Morgan Stanley
8:30am: Kevin Moley - deputy secretary of Health
National Employee Benefits Institute will
& Co., discuss the U.S. economic recovery in an
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Tuesday, March 31,1992
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Other continued
Agenda:
luncheon meeting to hear a speech by Rep.
April 29: Beyond Our Shores: The Agenda of a
Mike Synar, D-Okla.
Transforming World
era of restructuring.
May 26: Realities of Engagement: Programs, Peo-
Noon, Washington Court Hotel, 525 New
Noon to 1:30pm, Montpelier dining room,
ple and Budgets
Jersey Ave. N.W. May 4
Library of Congress Madison Bldg., 101 Inde-
June 22 Facing America's Foreign Policy Future
Contact: Pattie Jo Baber at 703-960-3011
pendence Ave. S.E. April 14
Note: There is à charge for this event of $35 for
Contact: 703-532-9048
members and $45 for nonmembers. For reserva-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
tions call the number listed above.
LUNCHEON
members and $15 for non-members. For reserva-
American League of Lobbyists will hold a
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
is scheduled.
FINANCIAL MARKETS OUTLOOK
National Economists Club will sponsor a
luncheon meeting to hear John Robson, deputy
secretary of the Treasury, discuss the outlook
Campaign Future Listings
for domestic and international financial
markets.
--from Reuters
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April
21
The Monitor has received notice of the
Bill Clinton
Contact: 703-532-9048
following congressional and presidential cam-
Contact: Richard Mintz, Steven Cohen, or
paign events scheduled to take place in Wash-
Julia Payne, 501-372-1992
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
ington. Organizations that wish to have events
March 31
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
listed in the section should send pertinent
In New York
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
information to: The Congressional Monitor,
is scheduled.
Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St. N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must include
REPUBLICANS
a telephone number. Notices may be transmit-
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUES
ted by facsimile to 202-728-1862, attn: Robert
Pat Buchanan
Capitol Telecommunications Professionals
Healy. Fundraisers will not be listed. Deadline
Contact: Jerry Woodruff or Vaughn Ververs,
will sponsor a meeting to hear a pandl discus-
is noon two days before the date of issue (i.e.
703-790-9292
sion on the breakup of the telephone system.
Monday noon for Wednesday issue). The edi-
March 31
The session will focus legislative proposals to
tors reserve the right to edit or reject any
In Milwaukee, Wis., and Minnesota
loosen or remove the restrictions placed on the
submission. For further information call 202-
9:30am: Holds a news conference. Hyatt Regency
telephone companies by the modified final
Hotel, 333 West Kilbourne Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
887-8686.
judgement (MFJ).
10:30am: Tour of EZ Painter factory. 4051 South
Iowa Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.
6:30pm Omni Georgetown Hotel, 2121 P St.
12:30pm: Departs Milwaukee Airport on North-
N.W. April 22
west 1203 en route Minneapolis, Minn.
Contact: 301-564-1032
Presidential
1:47pm: Arrives Minneapolis, Minn.
Note: There is a charge for this event of $5 for
2pm: Holds a news conference at the Minneapolis
members and $25 for nonmembers. For reserva-
Airport.
tions call the number listed above.
REPORT CARD ON
2:30pm: Visits Republican State headquarters.
CANDIDATES
Minneapolis, Minn.
American Consulting Engineers Council
4:15pm to 5:30pm: In Rochester, Minn.
NORTH AMERICAN
will hold a briefing to release a "report card"
7pm: Arrive Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall,
FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT
Minneapolis.
grading the presidential candidates on their
National Economists Club will sponsor a
RON Minneapolis, Minn. Contact Deena Pollard,
record (or stated policy) on infrastructure
612-370-1234
luncheon meeting to hear M. Delal Baer, senior
issues.
fellow and director of the Mexico Project of the
April 1
2pm, Hyatt Regency Hotel April 8
In Minneapolis, Minn.
Americas Program of the Center for Strategic
Contact: Elyzabeth Long at 202-775-8881 or
11am: Minnesota meeting at Convention Center
and International Studies, discuss the outlook
Sally Keene at 202-682-4337
in Minneapolis.
for the North American Free Trade Agreement
12:40pm: Northern States Power Candidate's Fo-
and the potential obstacles to congressional
rum.
enactment in 1992.
April 2
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
Candidates
In Minnesota and Los Angeles, Calif.
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April
8am: Arrives Anoka County Chamber of Com-
28
merce.
Contact: 703-532-9048
DEMOCRATS
10:30am: Addresses the Minnesota State Legisla-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
ture.
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
Jerry Brown
6:15pm: Departs Minneapolis Airport on North-
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
Contact: Ileana Wachtel, 310-449-1907
west 45 en route Los Angeles, Calif.
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
8:10pm: Arrives Los Angeles International Air-
March 31
is scheduled.
port.
In Washington, D.C., and New York
RON Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the
7:30am: Addresses a breakfast meeting of New
Stars, Los Angeles, Calif. Contact Neil Lloyd,
York members of the AFL-CIO Building and
310-277-2000
U.S. FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES
Construction Trades Department. Washington
April 3
The Atlantic Council will sponsor a series of
Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington,
In Los Angeles, Calif.
discussions on the reshaping of the foreign
D.C. Contact Bruce Kozarsky or Laurie Strongin,
7:30pm: Speech to California Republican Assem-
policy and international presence of the United
202-223-8700
bly.
States.
7pm: Democratic candidates debate sponsored by
RON Century Plaza Hotel
3:30pm National Press Club, 524 14th St.,
Bronx Cable Community Programming and
WABC-TV. The Bronx, N.Y. Note: C-Span cov-
April 4
April 29 & May 26
ers live.
12:25pm: Departs Los Angeles International Air-
4pm National Press Club, 524 14th St., N.W.
port on Northwest 1210 en route Milwaukee, Wis.
April 1
June 22
6:16pm: Arrives Milwaukee, Wis.
In New York
Contact: 202-347-9353, ext. 6840 (media in-
RON Hyatt Regency, 333 West Kilbourne Ave.,
April2
quiries to Rian Smith, ext. 32)
Milwaukee, Wis. Contact Mary Broesch, 414-276-
In New York
1234
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Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Campaign Events continued
April 16
In Chicago, III.
April 17
Bush-Quayle
In Cincinnati & Kenyon, Ohio
Contact: Torie Clarke or Devorah Goldberg,
April 22
202-336-7080
In Detroit, Mich.
No schedule available
April 23 & 24
In Virginia
David Duke
Contact: Laura Otillio, 504-831-7745
No schedule available
Ralph Nader
Contact: Carl Mayer, 603-641-5577
INDEPENDENTS
No schedule announced
Ron Daniels
Contact: Cassandra Godwin, 202-635-6272 or
Lorraine Griffith at 301-420-3044
Primaries &
No schedule announced
Caucuses
Lenora Fulani
Contact: Madelyn Chapman, 212-799-2100
March 31: Vermont caucus
March 30
April 2: Alaska caucus (Democrats)
In New York
April 5: Puerto Rico
1:30pm: Baptist minister's convention, Convnet
April 7: Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Baptist Church, Harlem
New York primaries
March 31
In New York
April 11: Virginia caucus
11am: Press conference on criminal fraud
April 20: Utah caucus (Republicans)
inverstigation of Tsongas petitioning drive, 250
April 28: Pennsylvania primary
W. 57th St., Suite 317
8pm: Democratic party presidential debates, Leh-
May 3: Guam caucus
man College, Bronx
May 5: Washington, D.C., Indiana, North
April 3
Carolina and Ohio primaries
In New York
May 12: Nebraska and West Virginia
12:30pm: Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, N.Y.
7:30pm: Connunity meeting, Harriet Tubman
primaries
School, 250 W. 127th St.
May 19: Oregon primary
April 12
May 26: Arkansas, Kentucky and Idaho (Re-
In Harriburg, Pa.
publicans) primaries
April 13 & 14
June 2: Alabama, California, Montana, New
In Pittsburgh, Pa.
Jersey and New Mexico primaries
April 15
June 9: North Dakota caucus
In Philadelphia, Pa.
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
Congressional Monitor
Page 25
Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1993
WEEK OF MARCH 30
FULL COMMITTEE
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1,2
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 3
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
& THE JUDICIARY
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1,2
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 1
DEFENSE
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1,2
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
Apriul 2
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1
Senate Subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 1
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
INTERIOR
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1,2
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1, 2
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
House subcmte hearings completed:
January 29
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
February 7
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
TRANSPORTATION
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
March 31, April 1
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 2
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 1,2
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 1
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 2
Page 26
Congressional Monitor
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
House Floor Action
Week of March 30
Tuesday, March 31:
HR 3732
Amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
to eliminate the division of discretionary
appropriations into three categories for pur-
poses of a discretionary spending limit for
Monday, March 30:
fiscal year 1993 continue consideration
Under suspension of the rules
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 1558
Amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to
S 1743
Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by
provide for a chairman of the board of the
designating certain rivers in the state of
Panama Canal Commission begin consider-
Arkansas as components of the National
ation
Wild and Scenic Rivers System passed by
voice
HJRes 402
Approve the location of a memorial to George
Mason passed by voice
Wednesday, April 1 &
HR 3292
Require candidates who are eligible to re-
Balance of the Week:
ceive amounts from the Presidential Election
HR 4241
Provide funding for the Resolution Trust Cor-
Campaign Fund to prepare television com-
poration begin consideration
mercials with closed captioning for the oral
HR 2039
Reauthorize the Legal Services Corporation
content passed by voice
begin consideration
Senate Floor Action
Week of March 30
Monday, March 30:
Not in session
Tuesday, March 31:
HR 2507
Reauthorize and revise and extend the pro-
grams of the National Institutes of Health
continue consideration (a vote on cloture is
scheduled for today)
Wednesday, April 1 &
Balance of the Week:
Schedule uncertain
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282 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA (703) 237-5130
PEROT GETS 21% IN NATIONAL POLL
SPOTLIGHT
L.A. TIMES, pre-"60 Minutes":
Bush 48%, Clinton 46%. But add
WHADDYA THINK, YOU'RE IN
the Hoss: Bush 37%, Clinton
NEW HAMPSHIRE OR SOMETHIN'?
35%, Perot 21%. (#18) "60 Min"
gig draws 54,000 more calls,
The scene is more-than-
gets 21.2 rating/35 share. (#7)
vaguely reminiscent.
PICKS "INTERIM" VEEP: Ex-
Clinton, reeling from
Viet POW Stocksdale to keep
negative coverage, seeks to
chair warm for ballot-access
end-around the media and
purposes. '80 3rd-man Anderson
talk directly to voters.
suggests Perot 3rd-convention.
His half-hour call-in show
Why not? (#7)
worked in Town Meeting-
VERMONT CAUCUSES TONIGHT
ready NH, but NYC is a
Brown camp eyes win. (#1)
different ballgame. (#2)
TSONGAS AS VULTURE? (#6)
PROBLEM 1: Then, Clinton
FLOYD BROWN ON THE RUNWAY
was still introducing
Activist premieres this
himself to the nation.
year's Horton line. Bush team
NYers have their own ideas.
not comfortable with fit. (#9)
BUFFALO NEWS poll shows him
with 38%/27% FAV/UNFAV.
THAT'S NOT ARLEN SNARLIN'
PROBLEM 2: NYC is a city
Specter, staff roughed up by
where you can do anything
backers of primary foe Freind
you want and nobody will
in GOP debate. (#14)
notice. NH has WMUR; NYC
has 100 cable channels and
49 AND COUNTING (#15)
everything else in the
Wolpe (D-MI), Roe (D-NJ);
world you can do. Will the
Wylie (R-OH) to quit House.
City that Never Sleeps stay
PERK WARS: White House,
home to watch Bill Clinton?
Congress draw lines. (#17)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"They make Animal House seem like
a high-class Shakespearean production."
-- Dem consultant Hank Morris, on the NYC tabloids,
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 3/31.
THE APN BULLETIN BOARD
FROM TODAY'S GREENWIRE: Electric cars may be a last gasp for
troubled U.S. automakers to get an edge over competition.
FROM TODAY'S DAILY REPORT CARD: A teleconference between
U.S. and Japanese students targets stereotypes.
FROM TODAY'S ABORTION REPORT: TX GOP convention may be sign
of things to come as platform debate leads to abortion clash.
FROM TODAY'S HEALTH LINE: Are studies attacking cancer,
lung, heart charities funded by tobacco industry?
HOTLINE/DATABASE INDEX
WHITE HOUSE '92
VT: Brown camp predicts victory tonight. (#1)
NY: Clinton shifts strategy amid bad poll ratings. (#2)
OTHER UPCOMING STATES: KS, WI, PA. (#3)
CLINTON: Marijuana statements criticized. (#4)
BROWN: More re-examination from home, elsewhere. (#5)
TSONGAS: Doesn't expect lightning to strike. (#6)
PEROT: Picks Vietnam war hero as temporary veep. (#7)
CUOMO: Speculation mill cranks up over CA trip. (#8)
BUSH: They're baaaaaaack -- Willie Horton round II? (#9)
BUCHANAN: Back on the campaign trail. (#10)
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SCHEDULES (#11)
SENATE WATCH
OH: Glenn releases net worth for first time. (#12)
OR: GOP newspaper ad targets AuCoin on BOING. (#13)
PA: GOP meeting more "barfight" than debate. (#14)
ON THE HOUSE
RETIREMENTS: Add 3 more to the list. (#15)
REDISTRICTING UPDATE: AL, CO, FL, GA, KS, MA, MN, NJ, OH. (#16)
PERKS: White House won't surrender 'em. (#17)
POLL UPDATE
L.A. TIMES: Perot grabs 21% in three-way match-up. (#18)
TV MONITOR (#19)
???? OVERLOOKED ????
Although it was threatened, there was no AIDS awareness
demonstration to disturb last night's Oscars show. Will the
candidates face a similar de-escalation from protesters in NY?
WHITE HOUSE '92
*1
VERMONT: BROWN CAMP PREDICTS VICTORY TONIGHT
Brown VT coordinator Ken Dean: "I am confident." Clinton's
camp "played down" tonight's caucuses. Clinton VT dir. Craig
Fuller: "They saw New York and Wisconsin as being more critical
to what they were trying to accomplish." 15 of VT's 21 delegates
are up for grabs (BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, 3/31). The GOP also
caucuses. Buchanan "made little effort" in VT (USA TODAY, 3/31).
*2 NEW YORK: CLINTON SHIFTS STRATEGY AMID BAD POLL RATINGS
A BUFFALO NEWS poll, conducted 3/27-29 by Political/Media
Research, surveyed 838 likely voters; margin of error +/- 3.5%.
Dem subsample: 338 LVs; +/- 5.5% (3/31).
NON-JEWISH
ALL
DEMS
ALL
MEN
WOMEN
JEWS
HISP
BLK
WHITE
FAV/UNFAV
Clinton
40%
43%
37%
33%
57%
53%
31%
38%/ 27%
Brown
34
32
36
29
25
27
48
33 / 18
Undec.
26
25
27
38
18
20
21
GENERAL ELECTION MATCHUPS
Bush
44%
Bush
45%
Bush
34%
Bush
34%
Clinton
37
Brown
43
Clinton
26
Clinton
27
Undec.
19
Undec.
12
Brown
25
Perot
20
Undec.
15
Undec.
19
IF "NONE OF THE ABOVE" WERE ON THE BALLOT, WOULD VOTE FOR IT?
Yes 45%
No
45%
CLINTON RECANTS NO-DEBATE STRATEGY: Under header, "Flip-
Flop: Bill Asks To Debate," N.Y. POST reports Clinton "tried to
energize" his NY campaign by challenging Brown to a series of
debates --- "and Brown immediately seized on that move as proof
Clinton has the jitters. " Clinton "reversed himself" from his
earlier position to limit the number of debates and refrain from
any one-on-one debates with Brown (3/31). N.Y. DAILY NEWS
header: "A worried Clinton asks more debates." DAILY NEWS'
Milligan describes Clinton as "clearly concerned, and his
challenge as "an indication of how worried he is about his
standing among New Yorkers" (3/31). N.Y. DAILY NEWS' Bob
Herbert: "Candidates who are way out in front are never anxious
to debate their opponents. With the primary a week away, Slick
Willie is running scared" (3/31). Clinton "called the multiple
debate strategy a gamble but said it would illustrate the
contrast between him and Mr. Brown and break through the bad news
in the New York tabloids" (Berke, N.Y. TIMES, 3/31). Brown
called Clinton's invite a "major breakthrough. ... I would say
we're on our way." Clinton deputy manager George Stephanopoulos
said that 6 debates had already been scheduled for the 6 days
before the 4/7 primary. After Clinton's announcement, another
debate was added for 4/2 at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Clinton was
pressing Brown for a series of debates all over NY on 4/4
(Clifford, N.Y. NEWSDAY, 3/31). COX NEWS' May & Shepard: "The
shifting Clinton tactics is just one piece of evidence that his
campaign is faltering. Ten days ago, Clinton aides were
calling Mr. Brown a 'political terrorist' whom they would not
debate unless he 'behaved'' (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 3/31).
Today's schedule includes an a.m. meeting with NYC Mayor Dinkins
and Conference of Mayors pres./Boston Mayor Ray Flynn, as well as
several other urban leaders, at a forum at Gracie Mansion.
Tonight, Bronx Borough Pres. Fernando Ferrer is sponsoring a TV
debate at Lehman College (NEWSDAY, 3/31). Aides to ex-Sen Eugene
McCarthy said they will file a complaint with the FEC if the
debate goes on without him. The debate airs from 7-8:30p on
WABC-TV and WNYC radio. It will also be carried live on C-SPAN.
PBS will air a delayed broadcast (NEWSDAY, 3/31). USA TODAY
reports Clinton has also agreed to debate Brown 4/6 on "Donahue."
There will be no audience and no phone calls, just Clinton and
Brown. "Donahue" hosts Clinton tomorrow and Brown on 4/2 (3/31).
Brown, on the Harlem debate: "Clinton wants to come in by
satellite. But I think that's a moonbeam trick. I want him there
personally." Clinton will be in person at the Apollo Theater for
the debate (L.A. TIMES, 3/31). NBC's Andrea Mitchell: "The race
is believed to be tight and Clinton feels he has to get off the
defensive" (3/30). Balto. SUN's Germond warns the Clinton camp
"may be kidding themselves" if they think they can win NY by
"cutting Jerry Brown down to size." Brown is the "quintessential
moving target" (3/31).
TEMPLE OF BOOM: In an appearance on Wall Street, Brown
"engaged in 1930s-style warfare
portraying Clinton as the
tool of moneyed Wall Street interests and himself as the champion
of oppressed organized labor" (Clifford, NEWSDAY, 3/31). "With
his face flushed red and the veins in his forehead throbbing,"
Brown "thundered like an Old Testament prophet" at the lunchtime
Wall St. rally (Roberts, S.F. CHRONICLE, 3/31).
FULL UNION JACKET: Brown received the endorsement of the
117, 000-member Local 1199 of the Hospital and Health Care Workers
Union, and its "influential president" Dennis Rivera. The
backing "represents a major inroad into the black community"
(Seelye, KNIGHT-RIDDER, 3/31). N.Y. DAILY NEWS header: "Hosp-
itable to Brown" (3/31). L.A. TIMES' Fulwood: "This was a day
when Brown's campaign appeared to gain momentum" (3/31). N.Y.
TIMES' Sam Roberts writes Jesse Jackson's influence "may have
been signaled" through the endorsement. Rivera, along with CWA
VP Jan Pierce and NYC Teamsters' pres. Barry Feinstein, formed
the core of Jackson's '88 support. Pierce: "There is no
institution in America that can credential a candidate quicker in
the minority community than 1199" (3/31). Jeff Greenfield
examines the potential dangers Jackson can pose, directly or
indirectly (N.Y. POST, 3/31).
ROUNDING OUT FLAT TAX: At a meeting of black newspaper
publishers, Brown "began modifying" his flat tax proposal "to
make them more palatable to his growing ranks of labor
supporters." Brown spoke of ways to make the tax "harmless" to
low-income people, and "spoke favorably" of capping mortgage-
interest deductions as a way to make the tax more progressive
(Clifford, NEWSDAY, 3/31).
LIFE IN THE BIG CITY: Clinton "issued an anguished critique
of the news media for the way they have covered his campaign and
said he would take his case 'directly to the people. In
addition to his debate challenges, advisers are considering
buying a half-hour of TV time, as they did in NH, to let Clinton
answer voters' questions." Another part of the plan is to
schedule events to "make him appear open to inquiry from voters,"
and begin running positive TV ads. Clinton pollster Stan
Greenberg: "We begin with more doubts about us than in [NH].
These voters have been exposed to a good three months of some of
the worst press imaginable" (Edsall, W. POST, 3/31). One Clinton
aide during an afternoon stop in Williamsburg planned to discuss
Israel with Jewish voters: "This whole place is Italian." Earlier
four pro-Israel Congress Members, including Reps. Charles Schumer
(D-10) and Stephen Solarz (D-13), held a press conference to
challenge Brown on whether he backs foreign aid to Israel, but
there was little press coverage (N.Y. POST, 3/31). Brown heard
of the rally and challenged Solarz as a front for Clinton.
Solarz accused Brow of "reckless demagoguery" (N.Y. TIMES, 3/31).
WWOR's Heidi Kemp, after a rally at a Clinton HQ: "You had to
feel a little bit sorry for Gov. Clinton, he couldn't find a loud
supporter in the group. He had quite a bunch of negative people
and he was really beginning to lose control. It's gotta be tough
when you want so desperately to get your message across and you
don't feel that anyone is listening.
...
I'm sure he was anxious to get out of Mount Vernon tonight"
(WWOR, 3/30).
REDISCOVERING JERRY: With help from the Clinton opposition
research operation, N.Y. DAILY NEWS' Arthur Browne recalls a
10/5/75 Brown appearance on "Meet the Press" where he stated
reluctance on the NYC bailout (3/31) DAILY NEWS editorial calls
his actions on behalf of ICN Pharmaceuticals a "clumsy attempt at
influence peddling" and questions the depth of his political
rebirth (3/31). W. POST's Kurtz and N.Y. TIMES' Kolbert both
note Brown's use of traditional media coverage, getting early
shots with both Dinkins and Cuomo (3/31) N.Y. POST's Newfield
puts in a vote for Brown, citing doubts about Clinton. In
explaining his reasoning, he quotes Norman Mailer's reaction to
Oliver Stone's "JFK": "Sometimes the only way to defeat bull---t
is with superior bull---t" (3/31)
THROUGH THE SMOKE: DAILY NEWS editorial on the Clinton
marijuana admission: "If the act itself is of no consequence, his
refusal to address it early is also of little consequence"
(3/31) N.Y. TIMES' Kolbert calls Clinton's admission "one of
the more bizarre examples of political soul-baring in recent
memory." Clinton had the "sheepish look of a boy caught tying
the teacher's shoe laces together" (3/31).
CUOMO: Cuomo pressed the candidates to get back to issues.
On Clinton being "slick": "Lincoln was accused of being slick.
[FDR] was accused of being too clever by half. You tell me what
great successful politician was not accused of being slick"
(DAILY NEWS, 3/31). Cuomo said "he'll be happy" to meet with
Clinton, probably this weekend (USA TODAY, 3/31).
TABLOID WATCH: N.Y. POST -- Mike Tyson graces cover, with
header: "JAILHOUSE BLUES FOR TYSON" (3/31). N.Y. DAILY NEWS --
Cover is John Gotti: "GOTTI JURY JOLTED" (3/31). N.Y. NEWSDAY --
Tyson: "HE WON'T EAT." Dem consultant Hank Morris, on the tabloid
coverage of Clinton's marijuana admission: "They make Animal
House seem like a high-class Shakespearean production" (SAN JOSE
MERCURY NEWS, 3/31). N.Y. TIMES editorial takes aim at the "Get
the Candidates" approach (3/31). N.Y. TIMES' Raines writes
Carter and Reagan both went through "more rigorous examinations"
on their first go-around in NYC than Clinton (3/31).
TV: ABC's Mike Schneider reported the debate challenge
(3/31). CBS' Scott Pelley on Brown's reax: "For Brown it
appeared to be the moment the frontrunner blinked. ... There was
a time that the Clinton staff debated whether to take the Brown
campaign seriously. They no longer have that luxury. With just
a week now before the primaries it now appears Brown could be
within striking distance of wins both here in [NY and WI]"
(3/31). NBC's Faith Daniels: "It's a quiet week for presidential
primaries, but the two big names for the Democratic nomination
haven't let up on the pace.
...
Clinton found himself fending off
hecklers once again in NYC." Clinton: "Will you please let me
talk? We have listened to you. (Pause as crowd boos hecklers)
Alright. Shut this guy up" ("Today," NBC, 3/31).
*3 OTHER UPCOMING STATES
KANSAS (4/7) Hillary Clinton spoke to about 300 Dem
legislators in Topeka 3/27 and picked up the endorsement of House
Speaker Marvin Barkis, who had backed Tsongas. But despite a 20
minute private meeting with Hillary, Gov. Joan Finney (D) opted
to stay uncommitted for the time being (AP/WICHITA EAGLE, 3/28).
K.C. STAR's Petterson examines the generally low interest by the
contenders in the primary. KS Dem chair John Bird said the state
is "up for grabs": "There's a real feeling out there that the
voters are not willing to make a choice yet" (3/28).
WISCONSIN (4/7) "Some observers see Brown is poised for an
upset win over Clinton" in WI. Brown has spent six campaign days
in WI, compared to two for Clinton (Lamke, MILWAUKEE SENTINEL,
3/31). The WI Tsongas campaign "legally re-incorporated as the
'Citizens to Draft Tsongas' committee, a move required by [FEC]
rules to assure an independent relationship from Tsongas."
Tsongas backer Mari Ann Olson said 7 of the 9 original Tsongas
volunteer coordinators had rejoined the effort. Tsongas' name
appears on the ballot (SENTINEL, 3/31). Clinton on his chances
in WI: "I think I could lose any state. It depends on the size
of the turnout, and whether people really examine Jerry Brown's
program and record.' Clinton WI chair Tom Loftus: "No, I'm not
confident." Brown WI chair Ed Garvey, who had backed Harkin:
"The enthusiasm here for Brown is so much higher" (Mayers,
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, 3/31). Harkin campaigned for Clinton
3/30 in Madison and Milwaukee. Harkin: "I tell you, there's
been a consistent, straight record
...
of constantly improving
the quality of life of the people of Arkansas. He's a tough
campaigner. He's smart. I know he can win." But it "all
sounded phony" to Garvey, who noted that "most" of Harkin's WI
steering cmte had either joined Brown or dropped active
participation in the primary (STATE JOURNAL, 3/31). Also,
Buchanan campaigns in MIlwaukee today (SENTINEL, 3/31).
PENNSYLVANIA (4/28) Gov. Bob Casey (D) said Clinton
"poorly handled" the issue of marijuana use and now must work
"vigorously" to "blunt questions about his credibility,": "The
answer was forthright but obviously in hindsight, he would have
been better off having admitted in the beginning what he made
reference to [3/29].
...
It was the way it was handled rather
than a suggestion that what he did was somehow disabling." Casey
also criticized DNC chair Ron Brown, who called for an end to
personal attacks between Clinton and Jerry Brown: "[It] seemed
to impose some kind of censorship on the discussion." Casey said
it "was too soon to tell" if the party was "producing a flawed
candidate" in Clinton: "I certainly don't like what I've heard
until now. I'm certainly not alone." Casey on Brown: "I don't
think you can count anybody out at this point. This is a very
unusual year" (Zausner, PHILA. INQUIRER, 3/31).
*4 CLINTON: MARIJUANA STATEMENTS CRITICIZED
While Billy Crystal weighed in with disbelieving barbs at
last night's Oscars ("Didn't inhale?"), and favored the audience
with a impersonation of Clinton smoking -- but not enjoying it --
the L.A. TIMES editorializes, "It's no big deal" (3/31). W.
POST's Richard Cohen, however, calls Clinton's response to the
marijuana question "a boy's answer, unworthy of a man, not to
mention a presidential candidate.
reminiscent of Sen. Charles
Robb's [massage] response to the accusation that he had an
affair." Clinton's behavior is "childish and troubling. It
dilutes his promise, mocks the seriousness of his purpose --
comes up behind him at somber events and puts up two fingers
behind his head as the picture is snapped." Cohen compares "boy"
Clinton with the "man" Clinton who talked race relations to NYC
Jews. The "man" Clinton "cannot cancel the Clinton who weasels
and prevaricates, who treats truth as a child does -- not as a
moral obligation, but a chore like making the bed that can, with
guile, be ducked" (3/31). Header over Balto. SUN editorial:
"Slick Willie, Huffing and Puffing" (3/31) CNN's Catherine
Crier: "First there was sex then draft evasion, now marijuana.
Name a scandal and somebody is trying to pin it on Bill Clinton.
But so far the Clinton campaign rolls right along" (3/30).
RAZZIN' FROM HOME: Two cartoons from the ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-
GAZETTE. One shows a long-haired Clinton, pinwheels in his eyes,
being offered a joint. Clinton: "No more for me. I wanna remain
politically viable." The second shows a news anchor: "In a
related story, Clinton admitted he had committed adultery, but
said he didn't like it. AR columnists John Brummett and John
Robert Starr both hit his statements on the issue as well.
Headers: "Pot smoking is no big deal, but the double talk is."
"Clinton played games with truth" (3/31).
RAZORBACK RECORD: N.Y. TIMES' Brinkley, in the first of
five articles, examines his tenure as gov. Clinton "remade
Arkansas in his own image -- a people easily forgiving of past
problems, proud of what has been accomplished, eager to move
forward, even if what has been done so far has been flawed or
incomplete his administration has made concerted efforts in
several areas that had long been ignored.' But during his
tenure, "other states made improvements, too. As a result, in
many areas Mr. Clinton's efforts have simply insured that his
state did not fall even further behind" (3/31). Responding to a
study by the National Safe Workplace Inst. ranking AR last in
worker safety, Clinton's office "defend[ed] Arkansas accident
prevention and compensation laws" (Blount, ARKANSAS DEM-GAZETTE,
3/31). Columnist Paul Greenberg notes Bill Bradley's disavowal
of VP interest: "Clearly such an old-fashioned candidate -- he's
probably one of those squares whose word is his bond -- doesn't
belong on a ticket with Slick Willie" (W. TIMES, 3/31).
CART BEFORE THE HORSE? W.S. JOURNAL's Seib reports Clinton
"is about to take on the president over foreign policy,"
beginning with a high-profile NY speech tomorrow. Clinton's
foreign policy represents "the mainstream of [Dem] thinking,"
drawing more from Nunn than McGovern, and will hit Bush for
"being too meek and miserly" in supporting Boris Yeltsin. Bush,
however, will announce a new Russian aid package tomorrow (3/31)
FIRST LADY, DOUBLE DUTY? Clinton told MILWAUKEE SENTINEL's
Kenneth Lamke he "would not rule out selecting his wife, Hillary,
for a Cabinet post": "[I] would be very disappointed if ...
she
weren't involved literally full time working in some capacity for
the life of this administration." Asked which post she might
get, Clinton: "Oh, I haven't thought about any position
particularly." He also "conceded" that his campaign had leaked
the material linking Brown strategist Pat Caddell's "Mr. Smith"
novel and Brown's campaign: "It was given to us and we gave it
to the press. We sure did. But I think they may have gotten it
independently" (3/31).
*5 BROWN: MORE RE-EXAMINATION FROM HOME, ELSEWHERE
L.A. TIMES' Balzar takes a hard-hitting look at Brown's
tenure as CA gov.: "He trod on our toes and splashed ice water
on our faces. Chronicling the highs and lows of Brown's career,
from the 1974 Political Reform Act to appointing judicial novice
Rose Bird as CA Supreme Ct. chief justice, Balzar writes, "At his
best Brown was the kind of governor who could peer around corners
into the future. He excited the public imagination about
tomorrows unseen.
But transforming their vision into action
was not Jerry Brown's strength." In his current WH bid, "he
grabbed a fresh jug of ice water and summoned the press." Just
"look at all those comfortable toes out there blocking the path
to the future as he sees it" (3/31). USA TODAY's Vic Pollard
looks at Brown's "flip-flops": raising money for the CA Dems V.
refusing to accept contributions over $100; opposition to CA's
Prop. 13 V. calling himself "a born-again tax-cutter" when it
passed overwhelmingly; "rail[ing] against the rich" when his net
worth is estimated at more than $1 million. Brown: "When I find
out something doesn't work, I change my mind." Non-partisan
political publisher Bud Lemke: "He's an opportunist like most
politicians" (3/31). In examining Brown's lack of specifics and
WASH. TIMES' Major Garrett writes Brown "doesn't have the data to
prove it, [but] he believes" his flat tax will cut poor and
middle class taxes. "He admits he has provided no evidence
...
but when pressed again for details he falls back on an excuse
reporters have been hearing for nearly 2 weeks: 'We have some
revenue tables and we're looking at it. His press aides also
"frequently plead ignorance" (3/31).
DETAILS ON CORPORATE "WORK": LEGAL TIMES header: "Jerry
Brown's Unexamined Life; 'Spiritual Journey' Was Subsidized by
Law Firm, Corporate Board. Dan Klaidsman & Tom Watson report on
the "little known chapter in [Brown's] strange saga" -- his mid-
to-late 1980s stint for a "powerful corporate law firm, trading
on his political stature to secure a $50,000-a-year perch that
required only a few hours' effort each week." They outline
several examples of Brown's admittedly limited work for NY-based
Reavis & McGrath, later merged with TX-based Fulbright &
Jaworski, concluding: "As Brown continues to hammer away at the
corruption he sees in the American political process, some see a
gentle irony -- others outright hypocrisy" (3/30 issue). ABC's
Peter Jennings: "It was Jerry Brown's turn to take some heat.
...
Brown was accused of having nothing to offer but platitudes and
gimmicks, and not necessarily his own at that" (3/30).
*6 TSONGAS: DOESN'T EXPECT LIGHTNING TO STRIKE
Tsongas said "he does not expect to reenter the primaries,
but would accept his party's nomination if [Dems] rally behind
his economic message." He said he expects Clinton to win the
nomination, and the Dem "establishment is getting what they
wanted" in Clinton. Tsongas "acknowledged" he'd "still be
interested in the nomination" if "the party was ready to coalesce
behind me
with a mandate for my message," but added that he
"did not expect lightning to strike" that way. On getting back
in: "The realities I'm facing today are no different
...
I
cannot
take on the Ron Browns and the Tom Foleys and the George
Mitchells." He explained he has "neither the financial nor the
organizational resources to compete in the primaries against
Clinton." Tsongas "expressed some bitterness at the sharp
attacks" Clinton used against him and "made it clear" he was
"disillusioned": "The Seawolf was the last straw. If you can do
that (support the Seawolf), you can do anything" (Dionne, W.
POST, 3/31).
*7 PEROT: PICKS VIETNAM WAR HERO AS TEMPORARY VEEP
He "took a crucial step toward a full-fledged presidential
campaign [3/30], naming a former Vietnam prisoner of war as an
'interim' running mate" (Jackson, DALLAS MORNING NEWS). Perot
said he chose Vice Admiral James Stockdale, now a senior research
fellow at Stanford's Hoover Inst., because running mates are
required to qualify for the ballot in more than half the states.
If he gets on all 50 state ballots, he said he'd name a
"permanent running mate 'by the time of the two major political
conventions this summer. Some partisan observers, such as Bush
TX chair Jim Oberwetter, "suggested that Perot was having trouble
finding a permanent running mate. " Stockdale: "He was just
getting rushed. I think he wanted a safe guy so he could think
about the big picture" (3/31). Stockdale, who spent 2,714 days
in the "Hanoi Hilton,' is profiled by MORNING NEWS, USA TODAY,
L.A. TIMES, WASH. TIMES, (3/31). Stockdale, at his Stanford
press conference, on Perot: "I'd trust him with my life. He's
not a sleazeball begging for favors. This isn't the first
time he's come to the fore because there's a gap to fill" (S.F.
EXAMINER, 3/31). Perot's picture is on the front-page of USA
TODAY over header "Dictatorial" ways 'easier in business.
Debbie Howlett outlines his issue positions, and quotes ex-House
whip Tony Coelho: "In business there's a hierarchy. In
Congress, you have 535 people and you're not their boss.
It's much easier in business" (3/31). SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS'
Barry Witt reports election officials in CA said the issue of
swapping a VP choice "would have to be studied, and a HI
election official said the VP name on the ballot could not be
changed (3/31). Following is a list of states requiring a VP on
the ballot, according to the Perot Cmte: AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL,
HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NM, OH,
PA, SC, SD, VT, VA, WI (AP, 3/30).
STATE REPORTS: NC: Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER profiled the
"high-tech political cowboy and his telecommunications posse"
quoting supporters who liken his use of computer technology to
the role the printing press played in toppling King George III,
"We have the power of the press right in our hands" (3/29). PA:
Only "37,216 signatures away from running" in PA, the local Perot
cmte has until 8/3 to file. PA Perot coordinator is Lawrence
Jamieson. Phone lines are not yet up at HQ (Goldwyn, PHILA.
DAILY NEWS, 3/31). SC: Offices have opened in Greenville and
Murrells Inlet to field calls from supporters and to help collect
10,000 signatures in "one of the least stringent" ballot access
states in the nation (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 3/30).
SILBER: BU pres. John Silber, who some reports had
mentioned as a possible Perot VP, said he spoke with "a person
claiming to be part of Ross Perot's organization ...
I
did
not
know anything of his relation to the Perot organization ...
If
Ross Perot wanted me as his running mate, he would call me
directly" (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 3/31). A Perot spokesperson in
Dallas denied the reports as well (L.A. TIMES, 3/31).
QUOTABLE, NOTABLE: GOP strategist Ed Rollins: Perot "can
wreak havoc on the whole political process" (HOUSTON CHRONICLE,
3/30). Berkeley's Nelson Polsby: "He's wasting his money. He's
never held public office in his life and therefore totally
unqualified to be president" (USA TODAY, 3/31). W. POST
editorial praises his highlighting the deficit: "He is not
ducking the number one serious issue" (3/31). POST's John Mintz
examines the growing Perot phone bank operation (3/31). USA
TODAY notes his 800 number got 54,000 calls after his 3/29
appearance on "60 Minutes" (3/31).
TV: '80 candidate John Anderson: "He might even have the
means to stage his own convention. It seems to me he'd be wise
to do that. To assemble a cast of some of the most distinguished
people in the country willing to speak out in support of his
candidacy. Particularly people that are experts in various
areas; education, the environment, fiscal and budget policy.
Have those speak in his behalf at a convention, competing as it
were, with the major parties. If he seems to be capable of doing
that, then I think his candidacy will take on new credibility and
he will take on new stature" (CNN, 3/30). NBC, CBS, CNN reported
Stockdale's selection. Stockdale was interviewed on NBC's
"Today." On being on the fall ticket: "That's up to Ross -- I
don't count on that." On Perot: "He's had an impeccable life
that would withstand any sort of scrutiny" (3/31).
*8 CUOMO: SPECULATION MILL CRANKS UP OVER CA TRIP
ALBANY TIMES-UNION's Tom Precious notes Cuomo's "rare
overnight trip" to CA 4/10-11, "where he will speak to fund-
raisers" and the CA Dem convention. The trip comes 3 days after
the NY primary; should Brown "do well against Bill Clinton
...
speculation will intensify over the chances for a brokered
national convention, in which Cuomo or some other party leader
could emerge as the eventual nominee." Some CA Dems "who have
backed Cuomo's [WH] ambitions theorize that [he] may be trying to
rally -- or at least maintain -- support in case the convention
is deadlocked." L.A. $-raiser/DNC exec. board member Rosiland
Wyman: "We're stunned. We've tried to get him out here many,
many times. It's a very interesting time to be coming." Under
statutes "recently changed under a court order," the CA Sec/State
can add a candidate to the ballot as late as 4/4 (3/31).
*9 BUSH: THEY'RE BAAAAAAACK -- WILLIE HORTON ROUND II?
The Presidential Victory Cmte, a conservative group that
produced the Willie Horton ads in '88, announced the formation of
an independent cmte that plans to spend $10M on attack ads to
promote Bush's re-election. PVC chair Floyd Brown "said their
should be plenty of grist for negative advertising" if Clinton
wins the Dem nomination: "Every time I pick up the morning
newspaper, I feel like a kid in a candy store. The fact is that
he is just very vulnerable
...
It's not just Gennifer Flowers.
It's not just the S&L deals. It's not just that he smoked
marijuana
There are so many things that it just
accumulates." The Bush-Quayle camp released a hand-written
letter to Brown, complaining about his use of the name "Citizens
for Bush" in some of his fund-raising literature. Brown said the
PVC "will be careful to abide by the election laws and will avoid
any contact with the Bush campaign." Bush had similarly objected
to '88 efforts of the Nat'l Security PAC -- PVC's predecessor --
but a FEC report released earlier this year "found evidence
suggesting" a Bush camp official "had a secret role in planning
the Willie Horton ads" (Demick, PHILA. INQUIRER, 3/31). ABC's
Ann Compton: "Nothing sells better politically these days than
the anti-government sentiment sweeping the nation's voters.
President Bush taps those sentiments every chance he gets."
Compton also reported Floyd Brown was again campaigning as a
private citizen for the re-election of Bush: "Bush plans to wrap
all this anti-government sentiment into one major address this
week demanding reform and he wants to be part of it. ...
This
year he calls himself 'the ally of change fighting against the
defenders of the status quo'" (3/31). NBC's Jim Miklaszewski:
"You know George Bush protests too much. He says he may want to
run a clean campaign, but if Bill Clinton becomes the Democrat
candidate this campaign will turn ugly or uglier in a big hurry."
Video of Willie Horton ad. Milklaszewski: "In the category for
political attack ads this one could have won an Oscar. ... It's
creator is gearing up to do it again, this time to Bill Clinton."
Floyd Brown: "Every time I pick up the morning newspaper I feel
like a kid in a candy store. He is very vulnerable." Dem
strategist Bob Squier: "This is going to be the toughest
election that we have ever seen in American politics" ("Today,"
NBC, 3/31). CBS' Bill Plante: "At the same time that the White
House was disavowing the outside effort on the one hand, a [WH]
official was telling reporters about the campaign Mr. Bush
intends to run.
...
The president won't attack Clinton's
character, but, said the official, the president will simply let
others worry about that" (CBS, 3/31).
*10 BUCHANAN: BACK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Declaring himself "tanned, rested and ready, Buchanan said
he would return to the campaign trail after a two week hiatus.
But he declined to attack Bush, turning his "biting remarks" to
Congress instead (N.Y. TIMES, 3/31) He singled out Rep. Stephen
Solarz (D-NY), calling him the "check-kiting Marco Polo of
Capitol Hill" to emphasize the state of a Dem-controlled Congress
(Richard Sisk, N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 331). Although maintaining his
candidacy, Buchanan "had lots of advice on how Mr. Bush can serve
the GOP cause and strengthen his candidacy." He said Bush had a
"golden" opportunity because Congress has never been held in
greater contempt (Ralph Hallow, W. TIMES, 3/31). Buchanan
spokesperson Greg Mueller "said the campaign's focus would be
pulling Bush to the right rather than defeating him for the
nomination": "We'll focus on the differences between where Bush
is taking the Republican Party and the country and where Pat
Buchanan would take them" (John Yang, W. POST, 3/31). Bush camp
spokeswoman Torie Clarke maintained that Buchanan's return is
"largely irrelevant": "We are going to continue doing what we've
been doing all year long: campaigning hard in all states and
winning all the primaries." Buchanan plans to spend time in WI
and MN in preparation for the 4/7 primaries. He failed to
qualify for the NY ballot. Although his contributions have
dropped to half of the previous ,000-a-day average, Buchanan
treasurer Scott Mackenzie said "he expects fresh fund-raising
appeal to boost them to their former level" (Ralph Hallow, W.
TIMES, 3/31).
*11 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SCHEDULES
3/31
4/1
4/2
4/3
4/4
BROWN
DC
213/449-1992
NY
NY
NY
I. Wachtel
CLINTON
NY
501/372-1992
NY
DC
NY
J. Eller
BUCHANAN
703/790-9292
Minn. MN
Minn. MN
Minn. MN
G. Mueller
BUSH
202/336-7080
DC
Phil. PA
DC
DC
T. Clarke
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*12 OHIO: GLENN RELEASES NET WORTH FOR FIRST TIME
At a 3/27 press breakfast, Sen. John Glenn (D) revealed his
net worth to be "about $9 million,' based on a 1990 audit of his
finances. This was "believed to be the first time [Glenn]
disclosed his net worth, which is "more than six times as much"
as LG Mike DeWine (R), "the other millionaire" in the race.
DeWine, an ex-Rep., began the "full disclosure frenzy" 3/9 when
he released his net worth of about $1.5 million and acknowledged
he wrote 14 bad checks totaling $4,886 at the House bank. Glenn
also said he paid off, with his own money, his entire $528,000
legal bill accrued in his defense before the Senate Ethics Cmte
in the Keating Five matter. While the cmte said Glenn "broke no
laws or Senate rules, it questioned his judgment in arranging a
1988 luncheon between Keating and then-House Speaker Jim Wright"
(Hershey, Akron BEACON JOURNAL, 3/27). U.S. NEWS spotlights
Glenn's failure to "make a dent" in the $3 million he still owes
from his failed '84 presidential run. According to last year's
FEC report, Glenn "raised only $250 in campaign contributions and
paid nothing to his many creditors." DeWine will likely make the
debt a major campaign issue. "Washington insiders see Glenn
as one of the most endangered" incumbents up in '92 (4/6 issue).
*13 OREGON: GOP NEWSPAPER AD TARGETS AUCOIN ON BOING
Rep. Les AuCoin (D-01) "has been hurt by the check-bouncing
issue" and Sen. Bob Packwood (R) and the OR GOP are "trying to
make sure voters won't forget about it." The OR GOP ran an ad in
the Portland OREGONIAN 3/25 and 3/29 "chastising" AuCoin for
bouncing 80 checks. The ad: Photo of a checkbook register with
instructions on how to use it under header: "Hey, Congressman
AuCoin! Here's how ordinary Oregonians do it!" AuCoin said last
fall he was told by bank officials he'd bounced 7 checks over a
one-year period. AuCoin's accountant found 66 overdrafts during
that year and, for the 39-month period studied by the ethics
cmte, found a total of 80 checks. AuCoin said he was never told
of the overdrafts and that he "always had a positive balance in
every monthly statement." OR GOP chair Craig Berkman hopes the
issue is "so poisonous" to AuCoin that businessman Harry Lonsdale
(D) will win the primary: "We believe Mr. Lonsdale would be an
easier candidate to beat in the general election." Lonsdale
manager Cynthia Wieland said GOPers "are mistaken if they thought
Lonsdale would be easier to beat": "Packwood is in as big
trouble as AuCoin is." AuCoin press secretary Rick Gureghian:
"This race will not be decided in a vacuum. There are a lot of
other issues" (Jeff Mapes, OREGONIAN, 3/27).
DEBATE: AuCoin "attacked" Lonsdale in a 3/27 debate,
accusing him of supporting "radical anti-timber-industry
proposals" and for "wanting to cut the military after accepting
defense contracts at his high-tech company." Appearing in the
"first debate of his political career, Lonsdale "verbally held
his own and repeated his litany of charges" calling AuCoin "out-
of-touch." Atty Joe Wetzel (D) delivered "his share of sharp
soundbites," and gave "a clear ideological contrast" when he
called for higher timber harvests and defended his anti-abortion
stance. During an AuCoin/Lonsdale exchange over the cars they
drive, Wetzel interjected, "I hope all this rhetoric puts people
back to work" (Mapes, OREGONIAN, 3/28). In an analysis piece,
Mapes calls the economy Lonsdale's "Achilles' heel," mentioning
Lonsdale "can't get specific" on Israel and didn't "seem
conversant" on tax legislation (OREGONIAN, 3/29).
*14 PENNSYLVANIA: GOP MEETING MORE "BARFIGHT" THAN DEBATE
In the only televised GOP debate, Freind "unleashed a
slashing attack" on Sen. Arlen Specter and "turned each of his
answers into an attack" on the incumbent. Specter "largely
ignored Freind's almost incessant attacks,' but at one point,
claimed he was "jostled,' "pushed" and "assaulted" by Freind
supporters as he entered the station (Gorenstein, PHILA. NQUIRER,
3/31). When Freind extended his hand for a handshake after the
debate, Specter "coolly ignored his challenger for a good 20
seconds before shaking his hand. At Specter's post-debate press
conference, Freind "tried to edge his way in" by banging on the
door and Freind's driver Liam Smith "got into a fistfight" with
Specter's "longtime press secretary" Dan McKenna. "Pandemonium
reigned in the room" as McKenna and Smith were separated and
Smith "continued to hurl expletives" at McKenna. Although
"several reporters wondered how Freind, who was banging on the
closed door, could have seen anything" Freind said: "Specter's
press guy ... physically attacked my driver." Specter, "always
a stickler for decorum": "Is it gonna get worse? I don't think
it can." Station general manager Rick Reeves, asked whether he'd
ever seen anything like this: "Not between senatorial
candidates. Maybe at a barfight" (Weisensee, PHILA. DAILY NEWS,
3/31). Specter begins TV ads today (INQUIRER, 3/31).
DEMS: The 5 Dems vying for Specter's seat met last night in
"little more than a battle of
...
wimpy soundbites" (Welsensee,
DAILY NEWS, 3/31). "Severely constrained" by the 30-minute
debate format, the Dems "did not vary drastically on any issue"
except LaRouche follower Philip Valenti who opposes abortion.
Women's activist Lynn Yeakel took "an oblique shot" at LG Mark
Singel, calling herself "consistent" on abortion "unlike some of
her opponents.' Anti-abortion groups have "sharply criticized"
Singel for his election year "flip-flop" on the issue.
Criticizing Yeakel as a "limousine liberal," Singel added, "This
is not a hobby for me." Focusing on incumbent members of
Congress, Frederica Mann Friedman "did surprisingly well,"
according to a Singel aide and other observers (Gorenstein,
INQUIRER, 3/31). DAILY NEWS' Baer writes Friedman "came off as
caring and confident" and "was easily the most lively candidate."
Allegheny Co. DA Bob Coleville "made the best use of limited
time" by giving a short autobiography -- "football coach,
teacher, cop, police chief and DA" -- and offered "to take those
skills to Washington" (3/31).
ON THE HOUSE
*15 RETIREMENTS: ADD THREE MORE TO THE LIST
MI: Rep. Howard Wolpe (D-03) announced yesterday he would
retire rather than fight Rep. Bob Carr (D-06) in a "costly and
divisive" Dem primary in the new 8th CD. He is the second in
MI's delegation to retire, following Rep. Carl Pursell (R-02)
(Schneider, DETROIT FREE PRESS, 3/31).
NJ: Rep. Robert Roe (D-08) announced his retirement
yesterday, saying the remap did not influence his decision.
State Sen. Joseph Bubba (R) has announced for the seat and was
endorsed by the Passaic Co. GOP on 3/28. Possible Dem: Paterson
Mayor/state Assemblyman William Pascrell (N.Y. TIMES, 3/31).
OH: Rep. Chalmers Wylie (R-15) announced this morning that
he will retire after this term (HOTLINE sources, 3/31). "As word
spread" that Wylie will not run, GOPers began exploring their
chances. Six possible GOP replacements have been mentioned, but
OH Dems claim four would not qualify because of a '48 OH ruling
that bars candidates who have already filed for another office
from seeking the CD. Possible GOPers: ex-Columbus Mayor Dana
Rinehart, Franklin Co. Commissioners Jack Foulk and Dorothy
Teater, state Reps. William Schuck and E.J. Thomas and state Sen.
Eugene Watts (Curtin, COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 3/28).
*16 REDISTRICTING UPDATE
AL (0) : The DoJ ruled 3/27 that AL's Dem-drawn remap failed
to comply with the Voting Rights Act, saying it should have
created two minority-black CDs, instead of one. The Supreme
Court "followed suit several hours later by allowing the plan
drawn by a three-judge federal panel in Mobile to take 3/27.
Although the panel's plan also creates just one black CD, the
Court's ruling said the plan is not required to go before DoJ for
approval. Rep. Claude Harris (D-07), who ends up in the new
black 7th CD under the court plan, said he might run against Rep.
Ben Erdeich (D-06) in the 6th (MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER, 3/28).
CO (0) Gov. Roy Romer (D) signed a remap into law last
week that presumably leaves CO's delegation evenly divided among
Dems and GOPers. Romer had vetoed two other GOP-drawn remaps,
before a 3-judge federal court ordered him and the Leg. into
negotiations for the latest map. Hispanics who sought a
majority-Hispanic CD in Southern CO may challenge the map in
court (Posh, DENVER POST, 3/25).
FL (+4) Federal judges "seized control" of the remap
process 3/27, unconvinced that state lawmakers could do it
themselves. The 3-judge panel will appoint a special master 4/9
to draw new boundaries. They expected to approve new CDs by
5/29. Lawmakers, "deadlocked in a bitter special session,' can
continue trying to reach a compromise, but political and legal
hurdles "make it more likely that the districts drawn by the
judges will become law" (Nickens, MIAMI HERALD, 3/28). A fight
over how to draw two majority-black CDs has divided black
lawmakers and "triggered political threats" against Dems, who
planned to vote against the most ambitious plan (Nickens, HERALD,
3/26) Meanwhile, "influential lobbyists" are hosting a $125
per person fund-raiser for Rep. Jim Bacchus (D-11). With the
remap up in the air, Bacchus does not yet have an opponent.
GOPers hope to recruit Orange Co. Commiss. Bill Donegan (R) or
RNC vice chair Jeanie Austin to run (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 3/29).
GA (+1) A plan is scheduled to go before GA's House and
Senate today -- the last day of the session. If it passes, it
still must win DoJ approval: Should it fail to pass, a federal
court will hear a suit 4/3 brought by GOPers to set a deadline
for the Leg. to complete the remap (HOTLINE sources, 3/31).
KS (-1) : After nearly a year of unsuccessful haggling, the
joint House-Senate remap task force has agreed to disband. The
move forces lawmakers to push a plan through the politically
divided Leg. A GOP plan has been introduced in the GOP-
controlled Senate, but nothing has been introduced in the House
(HOTLINE sources, 3/31).
MA (-1) The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay 3/27 that
knocked MA back down to 10 CDs. "The stay is in effect until the
high court rules on the merits of a lower-court opinion" that
said MA was entitled to 11 seats. AG Scott Harshbarger said (D)
the court "apparently wanted to preserve the status quo until
after the completion of full review by the court." Arguments are
scheduled to be heard 5/21, but a final decision is not. expected
until the court's usual adjournment in July. LG Paul Cellucci
(R) said he expects to reopen remap negotiations with the Leg.
(Fehrnstrom, BOSTON HERALD, 3/28). The previous 10-district plan
pitted Rep. Joseph Early (D-03) against Rep. Chester Atkins (D-
05) in the only seat that would require an incumbent face off.
But GOPers say they will now try to preserve their seats, along
with that of Rep. Nicholas Mavroules' (D-06), because the three
are thought to be vulnerable (McGrory, BOSTON GLOBE, 3/29).
MN (0) The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case brought by
state officials challenging a remap ordered into effect by a 3-
judge federal panel. The question is whether the federal court
should have deferred to a state court, which had approved a
different plan adopted by the state Leg. A decision is not
likely before the '92 elections (Greenhouse, N.Y. TIMES, 3/31).
NJ (-1) Rep. Frank Pallone (D-03) filed suit 3/26 to
overturn the dismantling of his CD. The newly adopted remap
splits his CD into 4 pieces and forces him to run in the new 6th.
Pallone argues that the map destroys a "community of interests"
that binds together shore towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Pallone was slated to face Rep. Bernard Dwyer (D-06) until Dwyer
announced his retirement last week. Pallone's suit is the second
to contest the plan for carving up the 3rd CD. The "Save Our
Shore District" group has filed a suit that maintains the remap
is invalid because the use of a commission in drawing in was
unconstitutional (King, N.Y. TIMES, 3/26).
OH (-2) : Gov. George Voinovich (R) signed into law a "hard
fought" remap compromise. The new map eliminates 1 GOP CD and 1
Dem CD, placing Reps. David Hobson (R-07) and Clarence Miller (R-
10) in the new 7th CD (Suddes, Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 3/28).
Sources say Rep. Louis Stokes (D-21) may challenge the remap on
the grounds that it does not do enough to protect minority voting
rights. Stokes is OH's only black Rep. (Hoffman, BEACON JOURNAL,
3/28) With no incumbent in the new 13th, a race "may shape up"
between ex-OH Sec/State Sherrod Brown (D), who has already
announced, and state Rep. Bill Batchelder (R). OH Sec/State
Robert Taft is examining whether candidates who have already
filed for OH Gen. Assembly seats, such as Batchelder, may
withdraw and seek redrawn CDs. Several state lawmakers mentioned
as possible candidates: state Reps. Ronald Mott (D) and Joseph
Koziura (D) (PLAIN DEALER, 3/28). Rep. Edward Feighan (D-19) is
planning to seek re-election in the new 19th, which is made up of
retiring Rep. Dennis Eckart's (D-11) old territory. Eckart touts
Feighan as the natural "heir" to his CD. But some think Feighan
"may be vulnerable in the wake of allegations that he is among
the 24 worst offenders" in the House Bank scandal (Harter, PLAIN
DEALER, 3/28). Meanwhile, state Sen. Anthony Sinagra (R), the
GOP's "best bet" to unseat Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-20), has
decided against a challenge (Luttner, PLAIN DEALER, 3/26).
Candidates have until 4/3 to file their nominating petitions.
The primary is 6/2 (PLAIN DEALER, 3/28).
*17 PERKS: WHITE HOUSE WON'T SURRENDER 'EM
"There were no apologies" from WH spokeswoman Judy Smith,
"who said the administration would continue to ferry officials
around town in chauffeur-driven cars and to provide top
presidential aides with door-to-door transportation." Smith
responding to statements by House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA). On
CBS' "Face the Nation" and other statements, Foley "said he
intended to review a number of perks for executive branch
officials as well as those for members of the House." Smith said
the president did "not intend to alter or eliminate any of the
benefits" (Hess/Warren, PHILA. INQUIRER, 3/31) Bush Admin.
spokespersns announced the GAO "was auditing [WH] spending in
fiscal years 1989 and 1991." Today, a House Post Office and
Civil Service subcmte begins hearings on the costs of
presidential travel, staff size and entertaining costs for both
the president and the vice president And House Appropriations
subcmte "has asked for detailed explanations of spending on
various perks." Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) ranking GOPer on the
Post Office subcmte: "This is a deliberate attempt to throw up a
smokescreen and cover up the corruption and mismanagement that's
been taking place in the U.S. House of Representatives. ... The
Democrats are scared to death that they are going to lose a lot
of their numbers." For its two main accounts, the WH has asked
for $24. 5M for the office of administration and $36.4M for the
specific WH office in fiscal 1993 (Moss, W. TIMES, 3/31). Balto.
SUN's Hosler writes, "Indeed the administration is expanding the
benefits for [WH] employees.
...
Door-to-door chauffeur service
for top Bush aides has recently been expanded to include"
domestic policy chief Clayton Yeutter and deputy CoS Henson
Moore. "Critics say that by allowing himself to appear
insensitive to questions about perks" at the WH, Bush "may be
risking a central part of his re-election strategy, which is to
run against Congress as a corrupt branch of government that is
holding back his proposals for reform" (3/31). W.POST's Dana
Priest lists presidential perks. Nearly 100 staff at residence;
Bowling alley, movie theater, swimming pool, putting green,
tennis courts, basketball court and horseshoe pit; Air Force One,
a second 747 on alert when the president travels, a helicopter
and backup helicopters. Other benefits: Health care at the WH
clinic and Bethesda Naval Medical Center; Boxes at the Kennedy
Center; Camp David in MD (3/31).
FOLEY HAVING A "ROUGH PATCH": "After nearly 28 years on
Capitol Hill, Foley must fight for his political career,
colleagues agree." Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA): "He's got to turn
this thing around and restore confidence in his leadership."
Most Congress watchers "agree that voters will eventually
determine [Foley's] fate by how they treat House Democrats at the
polls." Rep. Al Swift (D-WA) "There is panic in the body right
now. Foley is the head of a group looking for somebody to blame
for their problems." Swift says the speaker is having a "rough
patch, but believes the speaker's drive to abolish perks should
make the bank scandal a memory by November." Among those
"questioning Foley's prospects for retaining the speakership are
such veteran" Dems as: Reps. Schroeder (D-CO), Scheuer (D-NY),
Early (D-MA), Matusi (D-CA), Glickman (D-KS) (Hanson/Connelly,
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, 3/31).
RUBBERGATE ADDS FUEL TO FIRE IN MA & AZ: The House bank
scandal "threw a monkey wrench" into another MA Rep.'s re-
election campaign, as Rep. Chet Atkins disclosed he bounced 90.
"The political damage was made worse by the fact he initially
tried to minimize his involvement which turned out to be much
deeper then he said." GOP consultant Todd Domke, who S advising
Atkins opponent Michael Conway, claims Atkins "obviously was
trying to mislead people." Atkins is making a "restitution" in
the form of $2,000 charitable contribution, roughly $15/per
check. Atkins advisor Lou DiNatale: "He's betting that by
letting it all out, the voters can distinguish abuse from
mistakes" (Fehrnstrom, BOSTON HERALD, 3/28).
AZ: Three term incumbent Rep. Jay Rhodes (R-AZ), "already
has been attacked by his opponent," state Rep. Stan Barnes (R).
Barnes: "I think Jay is content to open his mail and collect his
big salary for the next 30 years. He doesn't care to change
Washington. He likes Washington just the way it is." Rhodes:
"In spite of, or even because of, those scandals, if Congress
threw off the shackles and showed some significant progress, they
(the voters) would forgive us" (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 3/28)
OTHER STUFF: FAIRFAX JOURNAL's Tash reports, "The voters
may indeed be ready to 'throw the rascals out' of Congress this
year, but many of those 'rascals' will be landing on a well
stuffed pension mattress." Foley and House Min. Leader Bob
Michel (R-IL) are "eligible for annual pensions exceeding
$100,000 apiece if they leave Congress after this term -- not
counting Social Security or other retirement benefits" (3/31).
POLL UPDATE
*18 L.A. TIMES: PEROT GRABS 21% IN THREE-WAY MATCH-UP
1,521 adults surveyed 3/27-29; margin error +/- 3% (3/31).
HAS HONESTY/INTEGRITY
BUSH
CLINTON
TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT
Yes
67%
39%
No
26
38
Not sure
6
22
FAV/UNFAV
GOP PRIMARY (+/-5%)
Bush
Bush
81%
Buchanan
28 / 41
Buchanan
11
Clinton
40 / 38
Duke
2
Brown
38 / 31
Perot
"3-1 fav"
GENERAL ELECTION MATCHUPS
Bush
48%
Bush
37%
Bush
53%
Bush
48%
Clinton
46
Clinton
35
Brown
41
Tsongas
45
DK/other
6
Perot
21
DK/other
6
DK/other
7
DK/other
7
NOTES: Clinton is running "about as well" as Carter vs. Ford in
'76 and Reagan VS. Carter in '80. John Anderson pulled 23% at
about the same point in '80 on his way to about 7% of the vote.
Perot would pull 20% of those would back Clinton in a two-way
matchup, and 16% of those who would back Bush.
QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT?
CLINTON
BROWN
Yes
51%
36%
No
31
39
DESCRIBE ECONOMY TODAY
IS THE COUNTRY GOING IN
Good
2%
Right direction
20%
Bad
51
Wrong track
72
In between
46
BUSH RATINGS
3/29/92
2/3/92
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
Overall job
44%
51%
46%
47%
Economy
25
71
29
66
Foreign affairs
60
34
59
33
SATISFIED WITH CANDIDATES?
HOW MUCH DO YOU TRUST GOVT.
Satisfied
26%
TO DO RIGHT THING?
Want others
68
3/29/92
2/3/92
DK/ref.
6
Always
2%
3%
Most of time
18
25
Some of time
53
54
Hardly ever
25
17
Not sure
2
1
TV MONITOR
*19 THIS MORNING: ABC's "GMA" hosted House Speaker Tom Foley
(D-WA) and ex-Sec/State Al Haig on executive perks. NBC's
"Today" hosted Perot running mate Vice Adm James Stockdale (Ret).
"CBS This Morning" discussed Baby Theresa and teens and AIDS.
"FOX Morning News" hosted GOP consultant Mike Murphy and Dem
consultant Mark Mellman; and profiled Perot (3/31).
A.M. QUOTABLES: Dem consultant Mark Mellman on Clinton's
drug use: "It's not much of an experiment if you don't inhale,
to tell you the truth." FOX's Tim White : "Really?" Mellman
(laughing): "I don't know, but people have told me. " GOP
consultant Mike Murphy on NY media's handling of drug use: "[NY]
is the electric pencil-sharpener and Bill Clinton's the pencil"
("FOX Morning News," 3/31). Al Haig on perks: "Anything that is
done to make a public official more efficient is justified.
We shouldn't let this perk orgy deflect our attention from the
real problems facing this country" (ABC, 3/31). Stockdale:
"Ross is the man of the hour. You're gonna see a groundswell
of enthusiasm for this little fellow from Texas. He's dead
honest, I trust him with my life.
He's had an impeccable life
that would withstand any sort of scrutiny" (NBC, 3/31).
LAST NIGHT: All nets and PBS' "MacNeil/Lehrer" led with
death of "Baby Theresa." CNN's "Crossfire" hosted film critic
John Podhoretz and PREMIERE MAGAZINE's Howard Karren. "Larry
King Live" hosted alleged doctor-abuse victim Roberta Ward, med
board of CA's Kenneth Wagstaff and malpractice atty Russell
Kussman. ABC's "Nightline" hosted movie director Robert Altman.
LAUGHS: Billy Crystal at the Academy Awards ceremony:
"Tonight we have the first cartoon ever nominated. Not counting
Dan Quayle." On the purchase of Orion: "The bad news is it was
purchased by the House of Representatives. They're planning a
sequel of "Backdraft." It's called "Overdraft" (ABC, 3/30).
TV SOUNDBITE
"Didn't inhale?"
-- Billy Crystal, at the Oscars, ABC, 3/30.
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- B-3
ISRAELI RELATIONS
Jennings reports that it's always been the case that when something
important happens on one side of the U.S.-Israeli relationship, it
certainly has an effect on the other. Moreover, there is now an
election campaign going on in Israel, and Israel's relationship
with the U.S. has become quite an issue.
ABC's Dean Reynolds reports that increasingly there is a sense of
betrayal among Israelis -- a feeling that the rules of the game
have been changed by a uniquely hostile American Administration
just looking for a fight.
(Ehud Olmert: "There is a certain distortion in the basic
principles of decency and friendliness with regard to the
government of Israel.
For a sizeable minority of Israelis, American criticism has
awakened fears never far from the surface.
(Joseph Goell, Jerusalem Post: "This point of view tends to equate
anything critical of Israel with antisemitism. If you are going
to say something against Israel, it's because you're an
antisemite.")
And some in Prime Minister Shamir's Likud Party now see that idea
as a vote getter in the June elections. References to the
holocaust are already seeping into right-wing comments about
President Bush. Typically such words come from junior officials
like Deputy Minister Benjamin Netanyhu, who said, Bush wanted
Israel to move its borders to Aushwitz. But there are other
Israelis who think attacking America could backfire, especially if
Bush and company are reelected.
(ABC-13)
PAT BUCHANAN
Jennings reports that Pat Buchanan said today that he will spend
less time in the future attacking President Bush and pay more
attention to Congress. Mr. Buchanan called Congress a swamp that
must be drained.
(ABC-4)
H. ROSS PEROT
NBC's Tom Brokaw reports that H. Ross Perot chose a temporary
running mate -- Retired Admiral James Stockdale, a highly decorated
Vietnam War veteran. Perot had to make a choice now because many
states require a vice presidential candidate for a position on the
ballot.
(CBS-7, NBC-2)
UNEMPLOYMENT
Jennings reports unemployment in the U.S. early in the current
recession was actually much worse than the government had reported.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics acknowledged today that more than
half of a million people who lost their jobs between March 1990 and
March 1991 were left out of the official count.
(ABC-7)
HOUSING STARTS
Jennings reports the housing industry slipped back in February.
Sales of new
(ABC-8)
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NETWORK NEWS
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BABY WITH BRAIN STEM ONLY
ABC's Peter Jennings: We begin tonight with a family tragedy that
has become a matter of great public concern -- a private matter
that led to a debate about public policy. In Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
a baby has died. She was born nine days ago with only a brain stem
-- only enough to keep some of her body's functions going for only
a little while. Her parents had asked a court to let her life be
terminated so that her healthy organs could be donated to others
in need.
(All Nets Lead)
WILLIE HORTON AD MAN
CBS's Dan Rather: Get ready for more negative advertising in the
presidential campaign. The whole campaign may be about to get a
lot dirtier. The man behind the ads that helped destroy Michael
Dukakis said today he's preparing a new assault on Bill Clinton.
CBS's Bill Plante: If you liked the 1988 presidential campaign
you're going to love 1992.
(TV coverage of President Bush shaking hands with Boy Scouts at an
outdoor event in 1988.)
Floyd Brown is back. Brown heads the conservative political action
committee which paid for the Willie Horton ad. And just like four
years ago he can't wait to help George Bush, especially if his
opponent is Bill Clinton.
(Brown: "Every time I pick up the morning newspaper I feel like
a kid in a candy store. The fact is that he [Clinton] is very
vulnerable.")
Brown says he will raise $10,000,000 to make what he calls
and
comparative ads for the 1992 campaign. He says there is no
connection to the Bush campaign This time around Democrats
don't buy the idea that there's no connection.
(Wendy Sherman, Dukakis campaign: "I would bet there is not a
viewer tonight who believes that this isn't connected to George
Bush and his effort to win reelection.")
Bill Clinton wasn't buying it either.
(Clinton: "George Bush said on "David Frost" that he would do
anything to win. I am getting sick and tired of people who are too
weak-kneed to take him on.")
In case there is any doubt about what kind of campaign lies ahead,
a senior official said today that the President will make family
values a key campaign issue, and that he won't be doing any ads
attacking Clinton's character. No, said the official, the
President will let others do that.
(CBS-8)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-12
"WELL-CONNECTED" JORDANIAN AVOIDED U.S.
INDICTMENT IN IRAQI LOAN FRAUD
The Justice Department decided last year not to indict a
Jordanian businessman in a $5 billion Iraqi loan fraud scheme after
the State Department pointed out that he was "well connected" to
the King of Jordan and to U.S. grain exporters, according to
records made public in the House Monday.
Government prosecutors had been planning to name the middle-
man, Wafai Dajani, as one of the defendants in a conspiracy to
funnel billions of dollars in illegal bank loans to Iraq, but
decided not to do so shortly before the indictment was returned on
Feb. 28, 1991. In a secret internal memo that day, the State
Department said it had "no objections" to indictment of any of the
individuals on the prosecution's list, including Dajani, but it
expressed reservations about proceeding against him in light of his
connections
Rep. Gonzales said Monday that Dajani also helped obtain arms
for Iraq from firms in Portugal and Cyprus. The Banking Committee,
Gonzales added, is investigating "whether or not the CCC
commodities destined for Mr. Dajani's grain handling facility in
Aqaba were diverted to pay for these weapons or others. "
Gonzales called the decision not to indict Dajani "probably the
most blatant example of State Department intervention" in the case.
(George Lardner, Washington Post, A12)
BUSH IS PRESSED ON VIETNAM EMBARGO
The Bush Administration is under growing pressure from
American business leaders and foreign allies to modify its embargo
against Vietnam. In response, officials say, the government may
be preparing to move to a new phase of relations with Hanoi, which
recently pledged to remove some major obstacles to the resolution
Brust
of the issue of Americans still missing from the Vietnam War
"We cannot watch from the tailgate as other nations get their fair
share of trade in Vietnam, a big nation of 66 million people that
needs to buy many things," said Heinz Pretcher, chairman of the
President's Export Council.
(Barbara Crossette, New York Times, A3)
GEPHARDT BILL TRIGGERS U.S.-JAPAN AUTO DEBATE
American and Japanese automakers sparred Monday over a
proposal that would force Japan to eliminate its trade surplus with
the U.S. over five years or face limits on sales of Japanese cars
in the U.S. There was opposition even among the "Big Three" U.S.
automakers to the proposal by Rep. Gephardt and all three said the
Bush Administration already has the tools to force Japan to import
more American cars and buy more American parts.
At a hearing before the trade subcommittee of the House Ways
and Means Committee, support for the Gephardt bill, co-sponsored
by Sen. Riegle, was led by Chrysler Corp. It has long favored
formal restraints on Japanese imports and cars made at Japanese-
owned "transplant" factories. GM said it has not made a decision
on whether to support the bill
U.S. representatives of Toyota
and Honda said the bill would cost Americans jobs and raise car
prices for
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-6
DEMOCRATIC 'PERK PATROLS' FOCUS ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH
"Perk patrols" organized by congressional Democrats, who have
been stung by Republican criticism of the House Bank affair, have
vowed to peer into every nook and cranny of executive branch
privilege. The Senate and House Appropriations committees and several of
their subcommittees intend to scrutinize the operation of the White
House, the offices of the President and Vice President and the
habits of every Cabinet member and federal department
"It's fine, we ought to look at our own House," Rep. Hoyer
said of the investigation of House Bank check-kiters. "The issue
is the same whether it's on one side of Pennsylvania Avenue or the
other. How genuine is the criticism from the President if you
criticize someone for putting their foot in the water and you have
your leg in the water? You may look disingenuous, even
political.
"
According to congressional, White House and federal government
officials, under scrutiny is the $7,262,000 operating budget of the
Executive Residence, among other things
Congressional sources,
however, suspect the actual costs of White House operations are
hidden in accounts of the Defense and State Departments and the
General Services Administration. Members of Congress also have
asked for a detailed accounting of the operating costs of Camp
David, the President's Maryland retreat operated by the Navy
As for Cabinet members, Congress is planning to investigate
how much is spent on the private dining rooms, chefs and gyms that
some departments have. Free parking also may be reviewed.
(USA Today, 4A)
BEING THERE IS BIGGEST PERK
Democrat-inspired congressional probes of White House spending
and travel aim to blunt President Bush's criticism of Capitol Hill
perk abuse, but they hit only the hole in the doughnut.
The No. 1 White House perquisite is simply being president in
an election year. "Being in the job shows he is the one who
clearly has the hands-on leadership and more experience than anyone
else," Torie Clarke, campaign spokeswoman, said Monday.
But "he doesn't have the luxury of being able to run all over
the country and, as some of the other candidates do, spout a lot
of nice rhetoric without having any of the responsibility," she
said.
Gov. Clinton's spokesman, Jeff Eller, countered: "At some
point in time, the people expect the President to get out and
campaign -- to get out and earn their vote. That doesn't mean you
fly in on a 747, make a speech and fly away, or that you bring
yourself into their living room by satellite.
Clinton doesn't begrudge the President those moments of
reflected glory with sports heroes in the Rose Garden, Eller said
Monday. "It's more of an honor for the team. Voters know that.
I think the voters are a lot smarter than we give them credit for,"
he said. "When Bill becomes president, he'll do the same thing."
(Frank Murray, Washington Times, A1)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-5
GOP GROUP THAT SPONSORED WILLIE HORTON
ATTACK ADS TO BE BACK THIS YEAR
The folks that brought you Willie Horton are back. A group
of conservative political activists on Monday announced the
formation of an independent committee that plans to spend $10
million on attack advertising to promote President Bush's
reelection. Floyd Brown, chairman of the new Presidential victory
Committee, was a key figure in a similar 1988 committee that spent
$10 million in an aggressive campaign against the Democrats
Brown said there should be plenty of grist for negative advertising
if Gov. Clinton wins the Democratic nomination.
(Barbara Demick, Knight-Ridder)
CBS
U.S. APPROVES NEW INFUSION OF CAMPAIGN SUBSIDIES
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The Federal Election Commission Monday approved a new infusion
of government cash into the 1992 presidential campaign in the form
Night
of subsidies to match amounts raised privately by the major
candidates. The commission approved payments of $1.043 million to
Patrick Buchanan, $666,877 to President Bush, $1.113 million to
Gov. Clinton and $306,798 to Jerry Brown.
(Reuter)
WHAT A JOKE:
Some people say the presidential campaign is a joke. The
center for Media and Public Affairs, a think tank that takes these
things seriously, can tell you how much of a joke -- and who's
leading. Researchers tally all jokes about the candidates on the
"Tonight Show" and "Late Night With David Letterman." From Jan.
1 through Super Tuesday, President Bush was the runaway favorite
with 97 jokes -- twice the 46 told about Gov. Clinton. The rest
of the field: Patrick Buchanan, 35; Paul Tsongas, 28; Jerry Brown,
26. Among the center's favorites, from Jay Leno on the "Tonight
Show:" "Both Bush and Buchanan say they have a plan for reviving
the economy. You ever get the feeling that the only Republican who
ever had a recovery program that worked was Betty Ford?"
(Dana Priest, Washington Post, A7)
GAO EXAMINES SPENDING HABITS OF WHITE HOUSE
As Congress questions how the White House spends its money,
Democrats contend the heat placed on Capitol Hill reflects a
government-wide problem, while Republicans believe their colleagues
are just trying to shift the blame
Yesterday, the White House
announced that the GAO was auditing White House spending in fiscal
years 1989 and 1991
"This is a deliberate attempt, in my
opinion, to throw up a smoke screen and cover up the corruption and
the mismanagement that's been taking place in the U.S. House of
Representatives The Democrats are scared to death they're
going to lose a lot of their members," said Rep. Burton
"There is no evidence that the White House has been doing the wrong
thing. There is definite and conclusive evidence that the House
of Representatives has been run in a slipshod manner," he said
Monday.
(Jennings Moss, Washington Times, A6)
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White House News Summary
Tuesday, March 31, 1992 -- A-3
CLINTON TO CHANGE TACTICS
Candidate Defends character As Poll Shows Trouble In N.Y.
MILWAUKEE -- Faced with mounting evidence that questions about
his character put him in danger in next Tuesday's crucial New York
primary, Gov. Clinton Monday issued an anguished critique of the
news media for the way they have covered his campaign and said he
would take his case "directly to the people." In an unusual step
for a front-runner, Clinton called for a sharp increase in the
number of debates with Jerry Brown because all that voters "have
heard is bad stuff dumped on them about me." He charged that the
media do not accurately report on his positions, and that "at least
the people who watch the debate will hear them."
(Thomas Edsall, Washington Post, A1)
CLINTON CREDIBILITY TAKES ANOTHER HIT
Gov. Clinton's admission that he tried marijuana over 20 years
ago in Britain is a political wound others have easily survived but
it deals yet another blow to his badly bruised credibility.
Party officials and political analysts said they doubted
Clinton's brief college-boy experiment with marijuana, in itself,
would hurt him. But they said the issue does add to the
lengthening list of questions about Clinton's truthfulness and
integrity because he had previously dodged direct answers to drug
questions with replies that he had never broken U.S. drug laws.
Those evasions now have a cunning feel that may provide more
ammunition to those who dub Clinton "Slick Willie.
Even the White House took the position that youthful
indiscretions of that type should have no bearing on judgments of
fitness for high office
Analysts said that using marijuana years ago is not Clinton's
problem. What is a problem, they say, is his open admission after
repeated earlier evasions.
(Michael Posner, Reuter)
BUCHANAN ZEROES IN ON CONGRESS
Patrick Buchanan turned his sights from President Bush to
Congress Monday, telling a Capitol Hill rally that he was renewing
his presidential campaign in order "to oust the establishments of
both parties."
Buchanan declared to cheers: "We are still running for the
Crowd
Republican nomination." His main focus, though, was Congress,
which he called "a swamp that must be drained."
Later, Buchanan spokesman Greg Mueller said the campaign's
focus would be pulling Bush to the right rather than defeating him
for the nomination. "There's a lot more on the line than just the
numerical race and winning the nomination," Mueller said
Buchanan aides said Buchanan would focus on the future path of the
Republican Party and, in the process, try to make himself the
leader of its conservative wing
Yesterday, Buchanan, who has derided Bush as "King George" for
his patrician background and "Marco Polo" for his world travels,
barely mentioned the President. Instead, his target was members
of Congress, whom he called "our Lords Temporal."
(John Yang, Washington Post, A6)
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NATIONAL NEWS
ECONOMISTS URGE INVESTING STIMULUS
A group of about 100 prominent economists Monday called on
President Bush and Congress to stimulate the sluggish American
economy by increasing federal aid to hard-pressed state and local
governments by $50 billion and providing businesses a tax credit
if they increase their spending on equipment.
The economists, whose ranks include six Nobel Prize winners,
also urged the Fed to cut short-term interest rates further to make
sure any economic recovery this year is strong enough to reduce
unemployment significantly
The economists argued that a
program focused on stimulating investment would be healthy for the
economy even if it increased the deficit in the short term.
The group flatly rejected differing proposals from President
Bush, congressional Democrats and Gov. Clinton for personal income
tax cuts. "We believe that cutting income taxes is exactly the
wrong approach," said James Tobin, professor emeritus at Yale
University, as he read the group's statement at a Press conference
at the National Press Building
Tobin said the goal of economic policy now should be to seek
an economic growth rate of 4.5-5 percent until unemployment falls
substantially
To free up resources to finance investment, the
economists argued that the federal deficit will have to come down,
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a change that ultimately will require higher, not lower, taxes
Financial analysts expressed skepticism that either the Bush
Administration or Congress would have much appetite for the second
half of the economists' prescription. As a result, any sign the
short term stimulus portion of the proposal might be adopted likely
would cause long-term interest rates to rise, the analysts said.
(John Berry, Washington Post, C1)
EXPERTS: FED WON'T CHANGE COURSE
The Fed, which hasn't cut interest rates since December, will
hold to that course in meetings this week despite pressure from the
Bush Administration to do more to bolster the economy, private
analysts predicted Monday But even if the Fed's credit easing
days are over for now, analysts were not looking for rates to head
sharply higher, given the absence of any inflationary pressure and
the belief that the upcoming economic recovery will be one of the
weakest on record
Private analysts said they believed the central bank would
ignore the Administration's worries and decide to hold interest
rates steady based on a string of recent favorable reports. "The
Fed has to feel happy and satisfied with the way things are going
now. The economy looks like it is beginning a recovery and
inflation remains subdued," said Allen Sinai, chief economist of
the Boston Co
still, some Fed critics worried that an
unexpected jump in long-term mortgage rates could stifle the
housing recovery, and for that reason they said it made sense for
the central bank to buy an insurance policy in the form of at least
one more round of rate cuts.
/Martin Crutsinger. Washinaton Times, C1)
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NOTE FOR ED HEWETT
RE:
German Proposal
Per your conversation with Bob Zoellick,
I have attached the Kohler letter.
ROSS Wilson
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
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I have just met with the Congressional leadership to request
their bipartisan backing for a new, comprehensive, and integrated
program to support the struggle for freedom in Russia, Ukraine,
and the other new states that have replaced the Soviet Union.
The revolution in these states is a defining moment in history
with profound consequences for America's own national interests.
for
we
The stakes are as high h as any American has faced in this century.
Our adversary for 45 years -- the one nation that posed a world-
wide threat to freedom and peace -- is now seeking to join the
devolved
community of democratic nations. A victory for freedom in the
former USSR creates the possibility of a new world of peace for
But
if
today's
victory
for
sundent
our children and grandchildren defeat could plunge us into a
that
world more dangerous in some respects than the dark years of the
Cold War.
America must meet this challenge, joining with those who stood
beside us in the battle against imperial communism -- Germany,
the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and our other allies.
Itals
Carada
Together, we won the Cold War. Today we must win the peace.
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This effort will require new resources from the industrial
democracies, but nothing like the price we would pay if democracy
and reform failed in Russia and Ukraine, Armenia, Byelarus or the
other new states. It will require the efforts of a united
America, strengthened by a consensus that transcends even the
heated partisanship of a Presidential election campaign. Today I
call upon Congress, Republicans and Democrats alike, and the
American people, to stand behind this united effort.
Our national effort must be part of a global effort. I have been
FM
in contact with Chancellor Kohl, Prime Minister Major, and other
key allies, to discuss our plans, and to assure them of the high
priority I place on the success of this effort.
To this end, I would like to announce today a three-point plan --
six months in the making -- to support democracy in the states of
the former Soviet Union:
First, the United States has been working with its western allies
and the international financial institutions on an unprecedented
multilateral program to support reform in the newly independent
states. The success of this program will depend upon their
commitment to reform and willingness to work with the
international community.
Russia has already exhibited that commitment, and I am announcing
today that the U.S. is prepared to join in a substantial
multilateral financial assistance package in support of Russia's
reforms. We
llies and the
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and un last - A fir a OML allow have kun morely with Russia
that in
helpsy would them exable to put off into effect a we have econ. been refinm working plan outh the G-7 contro
help then
for may waths to swaker the plan that is now neer
IMF, a $6 billion currency stabilization fund to help maintain
confidence in the Russian ruble. The U.S. will also join in a
multilateral effort to marshall $18 billion in financial support
in 1992 to assist Russian efforts to stabilize and restructure
their economy. I urge the G-7 Finance ministers to complete
action on this $24 billion package by the end of April. I pladge um
Im fall computer
Second, I am transmitting to Congress a comprehensive bill -- the
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Freedom Support Act -- to mobilize the Executive Branch, the
Congress, and our private sector around a comprehensive and
integrated package of support for the new states. This package
will:
-- Authorize a U.S. quota increase of $12 billion for the IMF,
which is critical to supporting Russia and the other new
states. The IMF and World Bank will be the primary source
of funding for the major financial assistance needs of the
new governments. The U.S. quota increase for the IMF was
specifically assumed in the budget agreement, and need not
explain
require a single penny of U.S. cash outlays.
--
Strengthen my authority to work with the G-7 and the IMF to
put together the stabilization program for Russia, and
possible subsequent programs for other states as they embark
on landmark reforms.
Repeal restrictive Cold War legislation so that American
business can compete on an even footing in these new
markets
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Broaden use of the $500 million appropriated by Congress
last year to encompass not only the safe dismantling and
destruction of nuclear weapons, but also the broader goals
of nuclear plant safety, demilitarization and defense
conversion.
-- Establish a major people-to-people program between the U.S.
and the states of the former Soviet Union to create the type
of lasting, personal bonds among our peoples so critical to
long-term peace.
In sending this authorization legislation to Congress, I call
upon the Congress to act concurrently to provide the
appropriations necessary to make these authorizations a reality.
Third, I am announcing today $1.1 billion in new Commodity Credit
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Corporation credit guarantees for the purchase of American
agricultural products: $600 million for U.S. sales to Russia, and
an additional $500 million for U.S. sales to Ukraine and other
states.
Let me close on a personal note.
As President, I think every day about the challenge of securing a
peaceful future for the American people. I believe very strongly
that President Yeltsin's courageous reform program holds the
greatest hope for the future of the Russian people, and for the
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5
security of the American people as we define a new relationship
with that great country. Pass Borie Yeltsin has falm
som very conagrous steps. It is mow own interst
to siggrout have
For more than forty-five years the highest responsibility of nine
American Presidents, Democrats and Republicans, was to wage and
win the Cold War. It is my privilege to lead the American people
in winning the peace by embracing the people so recently freed
from tyranny -- to welcome them into the community of democratic
nations. I know there are those who say we should pull back --
concentrate our energies, our interest and our resources on
pressing domestic problems. I ask them to think of the
consequences here at home of peace in the world.
We must seize this moment. If we turn away, if we do not do what
we can to help democracy succeed in the lands of the old Soviet
Union -- our failure to act will carry a far higher price. If we
face up to the challenge, matching the courage of Russian
President Boris Yeltsin, Ukrainian President Kravchuk, Armenian
President Ter-Petrosian and many others, future generations of
Americans will thank us for having had the foresight and
conviction to stand up for democracy and to work for peace in
this decade and into the next century.
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Passed 4/1
word onto
THE WHITE HOUSE
Nick calios
WASHINGTON
that Monion returned Morrison
ofc never call.
32 MAR 31 All : 20
RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL BY THE PRESIDENT
TO:
Congressman Sid Morrison (R-WA)
DATE:
March 31, 1992 (before 1:00 p.m.)
RECOMMENDED BY:
Nicholas E. Calio mee
PURPOSE:
To persuade him to oppose H.R. 3732, the
Budget Process Reform Act (the "firewalls"
bill).
BACKGROUND:
This bill is scheduled for floor action this
afternoon. Congressman Morrison is
indicating that he is inclined to support the
bill. It appears that he is figuring that he
can benefit politically in his race for
Governor by appearing to support increased
spending for education and highway programs.
Our chances of defeating this bill are
enhanced dramatically by having all
Republicans vote against the bill, which we
are close to doing.
The bill is scheduled today under a closed
rule. No amendments are allowed except a
possible Republican motion to recommit the
bill with instructions. (Those instructions
have not been determined yet.)
The key vote is on final passage of the
Conyers bill.
Congressman Morrison needs to be persuaded
that it is better politically to support
using defense savings to reduce the deficit,
not to increase spending for domestic
programs.
DATE OF
SUBMISSION:
March 31, 1992
KEY POINTS:
See Attached.
ACTION:
Attachment
KEY POINTS
Sid, I'm calling about a bill that is supposed to be on the
floor this afternoon. It's called the "firewalls" bill. It
breaks the 1990 budget agreement by tearing down the
"firewalls" between defense, international affairs and
domestic spending.
--
I'm hoping you can vote against the bill for several
reasons.
--
I feel strongly that any defense savings should be used to
reduce the deficit. Every poll I've seen shows that the
American people overwhelmingly support reducing the deficit.
With projections showing the deficit heading toward $400
billion, it is imperative that we get control of that and
start to bring it down.
-- Also, we're just starting to see signs of economic recovery.
The one thing that could trip up that recovery is rising
long-term interest rates. Financial markets are watching
very closely to see if there's any signal that we're serious
about controlling federal spending.
--
Passing this bill sends exactly the opposite signal. Barely
a year after the 1990 budget agreement became law, already
Congress is passing legislation that would renege on that
deal. That will send a terrible signal to the markets.
-- Can I count on your help in stopping this bill?
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN 3/31
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1992
02 MAR 31 All : 24
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM: DAVID F. DEMAREST
&
SUBJECT: RECONCILED REFORM SPEECH
Attached is the first cut of a reconciled draft of your
remarks for Philadelphia. There will be subsequent drafts but
this is where the speech stands at this time.
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Rose:
Disclosur
David Demarest dropped this
off. These are the Pres'
original changes. Thought
we should hold out in
case he askès for it in
the a.m. David has a copy
and will incorporate in
a new draft.
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Demarest/Aarhus
Draft #2
Reform
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS AT OLD HOUSE CHAMBER
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
APRIL 3, 1992
Thank you for that kind introduction. [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS]
Today, I would rather be in Philadelphia. old Congress Hall is
home to great ideas and great debate. In this very room, pivotal
and profound discussions occurred -- setting in motion a grand
experiment in man's ability to chart his own future.
The vision of the Founding Fathers may still be hard for us
to fully comprehend. But if you really think about it, their
goals were not much different than ours -- they wanted their new
country to prosper -- and they knew intuitively that the road to
prosperity was freedom. They believed in the fundamentals -- in
the inherent strength of faith and family -- and they were
determined to preserve them. They wanted the citizens of our
young nation to live in peace -- safe and secure from threats at
home and abroad. It-took a revolution to achieve their vision -
- and it is our duty to preserve it.
When British General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in
1781, he had his band play "The World Turned Upside Down", as his
troops marched before Washington's Continental Army. It was a
profoundly simple realization that an old world order was coming
to a close and a new order was beginning.
Now more than two hundred years later, we are again in the
midst of great change. Democracy and freedom once again have
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essayist, G.K. Chesterton said, "there can be no talk of re-
form, without talk of form". This has been amply demonstrated in
just the last decade as one institution after another has been
challenged -- forced to take a hard look within itself, make
needed improvements, and act to make the institution live up to
its principles. That process is called reform.
In the private sector, or more specifically, in a business,
it might be called the crusade for quality. Often it's not
flashy -- perhaps it's a return to old values and standards like
"built to last a lifetime", or "the customer's always right."
At other times it means measuring performance, because that is
the how to improve performance. Competition improves quality and
performance. The proof is that today, American products are
quantifiably better than just a few years ago.
Not only the private sector feels the positive pressure of
healthy competition. For example, the military, in the face of
tighter budgets, has cut the fat, gotten leaner and smarter.
Desert Storm proved it. The drive for excellence has influenced
almost every other institution, from state and local government
to trade associations and unions.
Yet, the federal government is a glaring hold-out. It has
resisted reform and protects a failed status quo -- even in the
face of an unambiguous need for change. But, this is not about
gymnasium privileges or Limousines. It is not about perks. It
borben shops ON office space on party -
It is about big things - maj on cheyes to male governt
is about power, and our ability to use it for the public good.
The changes that are sweeping the rest of the country have non responses
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turned the world upside down. America once again stood at the
forefront of a great worldwide movement. We stood firm for our
principles through some very difficult times. We changed the
world, and we stand upon a new threshold. Now, as you have heard
me say, if we could change the world, we can change America.
Henry Luce called the 20th century the American Century. In
a world more driven by economic competition than ever before, we
must now meet five great challenges, if we are to ensure that the
next century is also the American Century.
First, our children must develop good character and values
word
so they can be educated adults -- literate and drug-free
motivated to make learning a lifelong pursuit. 1 We must reform
dranstrely chang
1
our education system -- literally revolutionize it. Second, our
people must have a sense of well-being about their physical
health. We must guarantee them access to the finest health care
to change Hn existry health care system that we keep on
system in the world, and make that care more affordable. My proposal
Next, our civil Justice system must do what it was designed
geratet
of has
to do: dispense justice for all. Eighteen million lawsuits a
came
year are choking us -- costing us billions of dollars -- and
access
I
putting a tremendous drag on our civility as well as our economy.
This must change - me need to pass y legis who
And in the next century, economic competition, as well as
economic opportunity will come from beyond our borders. That
demands we open more foreign markets for quality American goods
and services to sustain and create American jobs.
Finally, if we are to change America we must change
government. That is what I will address today. British
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stopped cold at the Capital Beltway. This entrenched status quo-
attitude can be laid squarely at the doorstep of Congress.
The most recent proof was its inability to rise to today's
economic challenges without reverting to form -- higher taxes and
bigger government. We all know that government is too big and
spends too much. Too often the way Congress spends the people's
money is the wrong way -- inefficiently, ineffectively, without
accountability, and frankly, without compassion. It stonewalls
solutions we have proposed. With tough, complicated problems
ahead, from education to health care, we simply cannot afford
this kind of government.
whots
Political scientist Morris Fiorina paints a disturbing but
we
familiar picture of how Washington really behaves. He says that
the growth of big government has changed the role of Congress
from policymaking to pork-barreling -- changed the Congressional
office to a Campaign and Constituent office. He argues this sets
in motion a perpetual cycle of congressional support for more
unnecesary spending -- creating bigger and even less responsive
bureaucracies. Then, the members and their increasingly powerful
staffs become ombudsmen between the constituent and the agencies
-- expediting benefits and procuring more pork -- thus ensuring
re-election and a continuation of the status quo. Finally,
Congress routinely exempts itself from the laws it imposes on the
rest of the nation.
Prophetically, the Founding Fathers warned us about these
dangers. Federalist paper #57 asserts that elected officials,
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5
"can make no law which will not have its full operation on
themselves and their friends, as well as on the great mass of the
society." Federalist Paper #52 argued that permanent majorities
are dangerously undemocratic. James Madison would be appalled to
hear that 98% of Congressmen who seek re-election are in fact re-
elected. That one party, the Democrats, have controlled the
Congress Hours? 58 out of the last 62 years. That mans self
staffs. That mens a bureaucings
One-party rule is a big part of the problem, but not the keholdu one oct of to
only problem. We have had divided government before in our
leadus
leads to
history, sometimes during periods of great crisis. Each time we concluse
worked together in good faith to meet new challenges.
The band
The larger issue is the systemic problem of Congress -- the scandals
rpost olth
sticky web of 284 Congressional Committees and Subcommittees, the
are the
almost 40,000 legislative branch employees and staff, 2.5
party of result one
billion dollars of taxpayer financing, overlaid with a 117
million dollar re-election war chest for incumbents in special-
and the come
fact that
interest campaign contributions, and millions more in special-
interest influence.
control
breads
This is not a system that can promote reform and change.
Rather, it aggressively protects the status quo. Talk to
results in lach
of
retiring members, many of them good people like Senator Warren
Rudman of New Hampshire, and you will hear the frustration. When
care of
asked about the continuing spectre of huge budget deficits, he
lack
issued this indictment of the system, "the fact is that we are
happ
a
unable, institutionally, to do what has to be done. We are
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6
literally not watching the fiddler fiddle while Rome burns; we
are watching the entire orchestra."
He knows the American people are a compassionate people --
willing to foot the bill to help make this country better. But
there is a mismatch between their willingness to help and their
skepticism about government. They just don't trust government Conguso to
Congress 2
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use their hard-earned tax dollars wisely.
So when taxpayer money goes for outlandish pork-barrel
projects, or mass mailings that are little more than thinly
veiled re-election devices, people get angry. In the Senate,
eight percent of the out-going mail is for answering voters. The
rest is unsolicited "reports" to the people. Maybe it's small
potatoes to the Congress, but the public knows P.R. when it sees
it. They know it adds up to real money -- taxpayer money, and I
believe we must put a stop to it.
Today government is a trillion and a half dollar enterprise.
But it frequently forgets that the taxpayer is original investor,
or
customer, shareholder, and board member all rolled into one.
When it forgets that, it issues counterproductive regulations
Congres
ones that increase the cost of doing business, but worse, ones
that don't really solve the problem they were designed to solve.
It shelters perpetual programs that have outlived their function,
but not their funding.
Because the government forgets who is really the boss -- the
American taxpayer -- it has become insulated, unresponsive and
resists reform. It is almost impossible to adequately reward
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7
success, much less punish failure. Talk to the hardworking
people in governmment service -- many will say the same thing --
they are frustrated too. But the system, which may have been
good for its time, now must change, and it won't be easy.
That's because this kind of government doesn't just happen.
Congress creates these giant centralized bureaucracies, lays down
the mandates, funds the programs. Then, it is the Congress that
protects them, harasses them, investigates them, micro-manages
them. With a Congressional subcommittee Chairman as godparent,
they become stepchildren of the Congress. Some thirty different
drawetin
Congressional committees, and 77 subcommittees claim some degree
of oversight responsibility for the Department of Defense.
Seventy-four committees and subcommittees compete to exercise
jurisdiction over the War on Drugs. It should be no surprise
YR
that it takes so long to get anything done.
figure
Think of the time and resources spent by the Executive
Branch to fulfill Congressional demands for testimony. Think of
the thousands of required reports that must be researched,
written and delivered to Capitol Hill. Sixty reports from HUD.
lihema
More than six hundred from the Defense Department -- and on
through all the Cabinet Departments.
Congress has legitimate oversight responsibilities of
course. And I know that the federal government cannot be run
just like IBM or the local convenience store, but we can improve
its performance, and we must. What merely hampered us in the
past, will paralyze us in the new century. Our ability to
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8
compete requires us to make these reforms, not just of Congress
but of the federal bureaucracy as well. But let me be clear, it
is impossible to have adequate executive branch reform without
first reforming the Congress.
Today I am proposing a set of actions that taken together
will make government work for the people.
First, universal application of the laws of the land. In
other words, Congress must govern itself by the laws it imposes
on the public. Across the board. No more special treatment.
Like age, race, sex and disability discrimination laws; labor
FOIA?
standards -- worker and workplace protections. Congress should
also submit to the laws it imposes on the Executive Branch --
like conflict of interest laws or the independent counsel law.
So today, I am proposing the Congressional Accountability
Act which will force Congress to be covered by the same laws as
everyone else. Further, I will veto any future legislation that
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extends special treatment to the Congress.
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broad
Second, reform of the Congressional committee system. I
support efforts to trim the overgrown thicket of committees and
subcommittees which now paralyzes the Congress. Democratic
Senator Boren said it best when he described the Congress as
"inefficient, wasteful, and compromised by the way it finances
its campaigns." The Boren-Domenici committee reform bill is a
good start, but real reform is still on the back burner. It is
time for the American people to turn up the heat.
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Third, sweeping campaign finance reform. Three years ago, I
proposed the total elimination of special interest Political
Action Committees and limits on so-called "leadership PACs." I
not
proposed ways to reduce the influence of special interests,
decrease the time candidates and incumbents spend fund-raising,
falon I do me
and increase the legitimate role of our political parties. I
personal do
called on Congress to pass tough new full disclosure laws to stop
money These reforms are stalled on Capitol Hill, the time for
when with in
pou't
the abuse that results from spreading around what's called "soft
(avewevarluvable have RNC.
action is long past -- we must clean up our election system.
Fourth, spending reform. I have already proposed to freeze
gov't
domestic discretionary spending in federal employment next year.
sand
I
have proposed to curb as well the growth of mandatory programs
is
not an
with x,
without touching Social Security. The American people should
the
demand that the Congress pass the same measure that 43 governors
have: the line-item veto. They should demand a Balanced Budget
discipline Congras Excc. Branh (phase itih
Constitutional Amendment In the absence of those important
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measures I will continue to use whatever means are legally at my
disposal, including the line-item-rescission, to protect the
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taxpayer from the spending excesses of Congress. And I will veto
any attempt by the Congress to dismantle the only defense the
got
taxpayer has against Congressional overspending -- the budget
caps implemented in the 1990 Budget Act.
the Gon
Fifth, regulatory reform. I have put a ninety-day
moratorium on new government regulations. We are revising and
eliminating regulations that impede our ability to compete, and
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10
we-are accelerating regulations that enhance our competitive
edge. Since I announced the moratorium on January 28th, new
regulatory requirements have already been reduced by over 30
percent. As our review continues we will announce further steps
to reduce the burden of unncessary regulations.
Finally, we must limit Congressional terms. The cycle of
virtually guaranteed re-election through the built-in advantages
of incumbency must be broken. Our Founding Fathers never
considered elected government service to be a career. I believe
Senators should be limited to two terms, and Representatives,
limited to six terms. After all, as President my terms are
limited, the same should apply to members of Congress. Our first
concern should be the country not a career. [reten in session to number the of was days
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Change is sweeping America, just as it is sweeping the Fair what
world. Once again, as in the first days of our new nation, we IS now
was part
must change an unresponsive government. The reforms I've full time
-
outlined today can renew our faith in government -- restore the
Leado
to
principles of our Founders, and guarantee for our children a new
American Century.
The choice is clear. On one side stand the defenders of the
status quo. On the other: the forces of change. We must make
the choice worthy of the men who met here -- and began the
world's only permanent revolution. Now that we've changed the
world, we must make the choice to change America.
Thank you, and may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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Patty Presock
Robin,
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March 31, 1992
Patty:
George "P" can come up. Please get him a ticket to come up
Saturday P.M., returning to Miami right after the game on
Monday, even if that means leaving the game a little early.
Notify advance people who apprently have discussed the "3
Georges" on the mound idea with Eli Jacobs.
In arranging for "P" to come I am assuming that his throwing out
the first ball with Geo W and me at his side has indeed been
cleared.
/Eci gacobe
or,
may have a
problem w/
Seo W.
"Lexas Ranger"
on mound -
no prob, however
w/ Goo"."
"grandson"
FROM THE PRESIDENT
P.
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April 2, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
SUBJECT:
CAMP DAVID
April 3 - - 6, 1992
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1992
12:50 p.m.
The President arrives Camp David
5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Bush arrives Camp David
OVERNIGHT GUESTS: NONE
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1992
9:45 a.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown (Sara) arrive National Airport
(Delta flight #1745). They depart immediately by White House
car enroute Camp David. Approximate arrival time at Camp
David: 11:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Neblett (Sally); Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Neblett (Margaret) and their 7 month old baby, Kelsey, arrive
Camp David by private car (Silver Saab 900 - TEXAS license
plate: 938 TSY.)
5:56 p.m.
George P. Bush arrives National Airport (American Flight
#1508) and immediately departs by White House car enroute
Camp David. Approximate arrival time at Camp David:
7:30 p.m.
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
George P. Bush
Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown (Sara)
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Neblett (Sally)
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Neblett (Margaret)
Kelsey Neblett
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1992
9:00 a.m.
The President and Mrs. Bush attend Chapel
11:45 a.m.
The Nebletts depart Camp David by private car.
(approx.)
3:00 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gaylord (Thelma) arrive Hagerstown Airport,
Aviation Services (301-733-5200) by private plane (Challenger
Tail #N19036), and depart by Camp David car enroute Camp
David.
4:30 p.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown depart Camp David enroute
Washington, D.C. for a private reception with the Orioles.
They will go directly from the reception to Baltimore where
they will overnight Sunday.
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
George P. Bush
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gaylord (Thelma)
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1992
9:06 a.m.
George W. Bush arrives National Airport (American Airlines
Flight #846) and proceeds directly to the White House.
11:00 a.m.
The President, Mrs. Bush, George P. Bush, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Gaylord depart Camp David by helicopter enroute the White
House.
11:30 a.m.
Marine One arrives the South Lawn
12:00 noon
The President, George P. Bush, George W. Bush, and Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Gaylord have lunch in the President's Dining Room
(West Wing).
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NOTE: Doro and Sam LeBlond, and Bobby Koch may join the
President for lunch - - to be determined.
Mrs. Bush has a luncheon commitment in the Residence.
1:35 p.m.
The President, George P. Bush, George W. Bush, and Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Gaylord board Marine One and depart the South Lawn
enroute Baltimore to attend the Baltimore Orioles opening
baseball game.
(Doro and Sam LeBlond, accompanied by Bobby Koch and
Don Rhodes depart the White House at 1:00 p.m. by car
enroute the Pentagon Helicopter Pad. They will chopper to
Baltimore on Nighthawk II.)
3:05 p.m.
The President and George P. participate in the FIRST PITCH
CEREMONY.
TBD
The President departs Oriole Park at Camden Yards enroute
Washington, D.C.
NOTE: George P. will be manifested on Nighthawk II which
lands at the Pentagon. A White House car will take George P.
to National Airport where he is scheduled to depart at 6:50
p.m. aboard American Airlines Flight #897.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gaylord will remain in Baltimore.
Doro and Sam LeBlond, Bobby Koch, and George W. Bush
will be manifested on Marine One from Baltimore to
Washington, D.C.
OVERNIGHT GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE:
George W. Bush
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STAFF AT CAMP DAVID:
Don Rhodes
Paula Rendon
Ariel DeGuzman
LCDR Wayne Justice, USCG
Dr. Larry Mohr
CPT. Deborah Beatty
Michael Busch
Dave Carpenter
MOVIES:
TO BE DETERMINED
Patty Presock
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CHALMERS P. WYLIE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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WASHINGTON, D. C. BOSIS
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For Immediate Release
March 31, 1992
STATEMENT BY THE HONORABLE CHALMERS P. WYLIE
CONGRESSMAN, 15TH OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
I have said to Michael Colley, our Republican County
Chairman, that I will not seek re-election for a 14th term. My
reasons for not seeking re-election are:
I am frustrated by being in the minority for 26 years. I
had hoped to be Chairman of the House Banking Committee to
demonstrate what I could do and to apply some of my own
philosophy. Back in 1982, I offered amendments to the law
governing savings and loans. All were defeated on pretty much
straight party line votes, Many of the suggestions I made back
then have since been enacted into law, but only after the savings
and loan debacle had occurred. Just last weak. the minority
teamed up with enough Democrate to make a difference. The
Chairman did not like the bill in final form so he adjourned the
meeting without allowing the bill to come up for a vote.
I do not see the Republicans gaining control of the House in
the 103rd Congress, and the role of ranking Republican on the
Banking Committee with its frustrations and lack of opportunity
to make the big difference does not have that much appeal to me
anymore.
The big issue is the staggering federal deficit. I have
introduced legislation in every Congress for a constitutional
amendment to balance the budget and for a line item vato. Two
years ago many of us worked hard to bring the balanced budget
amendment to the House floor for a vote. It got more than half,
but not the two-thirds vote required to send it to the Senate for
consideration. If you add up my votes there would not be a
deficit.
There is an ugliness in the House now which does not appeal
to me. Most members do a good job, work hard and like what they
do. In my own case, I was a trial lawyer. It was almost 16
years before my net taxable income in Congress equalled my income
as a practicing attorney. I did not agree to run for Congress
for personal aggrandizement or personal wealth. Acquiring a lot
of personal wealth has never concerned me.
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The opportunity to serve my country had more appeal, and I
pride myself on working hard for my constituents in solving many
personal problems and in the many ways I have been able to help
our community. serving in congress has provided me an
opportunity to add meaning and purpose to my life through helping
others. One day congress will be restored to its rightful place
world. of honor as the greatest deliberative body in the history or the
Marjorie and I have a condominium in Ft. Lauderdale. We
were there five days in 1991 and five days in 1990. Any moment
we are expecting our third grandchild. I think it is time to
smell the roses a little more. Marjorie has been very supportive
over the years, but the leaving on Monday morning and coming back
home on Thursday or Friday and the over 2700 trips between
Columbus and Washington seems too much of a. price to pay for the
uncertainty of making any meaningful accomplishment on
legislation in the 103rd Congress.
I am proud to have served in Congress. I am proud to have
represented the wonderful people who live in the 15th District.
I am pleased the district has remained basically intact, and I am
grateful to the solid people of Madison County who were very
supportive in that regard.
May I express my sincere thanks to the people of the 15th
District for the honor of representing them in Congress and for
their overwhelming support over the years. The time has come for
someone else to have the honor.
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
3/31/92
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THE WHITE HOUSE
OH
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1992
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MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP BRADY
THROUGH:
RONALD C. KAUFMAN
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DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR POLITICAL
AFFAIRS
FROM:
RUTH C. GUIMOND C
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL QUOTE FOR JIM GARDNER
Phil, the Jim Gardner for Governor campaign has submitted for
White House approval a quote from the President to be printed on
the outside of a political brochure along with Governor Jim
Martin and former President Ronald Reagan.
The quote reads as follows:
"Jim Gardner is a proven leader in the war against
crime and drug abuse, and I'm proud to run on the same
ballot with him in North Carolina."
Approval is requested by April 3, 1992.
Thank you.
Jim Garder an old friend,
thy want this
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WASHINGTON
March 27, 1992
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
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The Chief of Staff concurs.
FROM:
CONSTANCE HORNER
Director of Presidential Personnel
SUBJECT:
Delegation to the 50th Anniversary
Commemorations in the Philippines
Ambassador Wisner has suggested that it would be appropriate for
you to send a special representative or delegation to the April 9
observances of the 50th Anniversary of the fall of Bataan and the
fall of Corregidor. The State Department has recommended that we
send only two or three delegates.
I have not contacted any of the following individuals to seek
their interest, but upon your approval, I will contact them. I
recommend that you select the following individuals to represent
you at the ceremonies:
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MRS. JEAN MACARTHUR, of New York. Widow of General Douglas
said
MacArthur. Mrs. MacArthur is 93 years old but remains fairly
active. If she cannot physically attend, she could serve as an
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SENATOR RICHARD LUGAR. Senator Lugar served as the Ranking
member of Senate Foreign Relations during President Aquino's
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that event.
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WILLIAM "GROGAN" EDWARDS, of St. Louis. Served as an Ensign on
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the USS Finback, Tenth War Patrol, WWII. Retired Naval
Commander.
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PAUL BLANCO, of California. (Recommended by the Republican
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National Committee). The first Asian American recipient of the
"point of light" recognition, Blanco is the founder and current
Chairman of the National Organization of Filipino American
Republicans. He also serves on the Asian Advisory Board to the
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Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
MATERIALS FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT
March 31, 1992
ACTION
1.
Personnel Selection: Thomas Carl Richards to be
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
2. Letter to be Sent to 4000 Republican Precinct Delegates in
Arizona
3.
Judicial Nominations: Alfred Voello, to be U.S. District
Judge for the District of Connecticut; Irene Keeley to be
U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of West
Virginia; Carol Jackson to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of Missouri; Charles Banks to be U.S.
District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas; Jerome
Simandle to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New
Jersey
4.
Treaty with the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Mutual Legal
Assistance in Criminal Matters
5.
Judicial Nomination: Lourdes Baird to be U.S. District
Judge for the Central District of California
6.
Recommended Telephone Calls to Congressmen Jimmy Hayes (D-
LA) and Sid Morrison (R-WA) re Budget Process Reform Act
("firewalls bill")
7.
Delegation to the 50th Anniversary Commemoration in the
Phillippines
8.
Approval of Presidential Quote for Jim Gardner's Campaign
9.
Gift Letters
10. Farewell Letter to Petty Officer Gary L. Mugridge
11. Executive Order to Establish an Emergency Board to
Investigate Dispute Between Nat'l Railroad Passenger
Corporation and Its Employees Representated by Certain Labor
Organizations
12. Executive Order Establishing an Emergency Board to
Investigate a Dispute Between the Consolidated Rail
Corporation and Its Employees Represented by the Brotherhood
of Maintenance of Way Employes
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13. Executive Order Establishing an Emergency Board to
Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads and Their
Employees Represented by the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers
14. Horner Memo re 1992 Summer Olympic Delegation
15. P. Brady Memo re National Medal of the Arts
CLASSIFIED
1. Response to Kohl on GATT and UN Matters
INFORMATION
1. Kaufman Memo re Vermont Caucuses
2.
Demarest Memo re Captain Jacques Cousteau
3. Holiday Memo Forwarding Briefing Paper from the Attorney
General re the Conference Crime Bill
4. Smith Memo re Radio Address Coverage Report
5. Horner Memo re Digger Phelps
6. Block schedule
REMARKS
1.
Reconciled Reform Speech
SCHEDULE
1.
And accompanying briefing papers
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN 3/31
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LETTER FROM NANCY REYNOLDS (3/26/92)
1. POTUS
2. MRS. BUSH done
3. Central Files
Dear Mr. President,
You are a real sweetheart! When I got to Santa Fe there were two notes awaiting
me from your friends. I nearly fell over with surprise! Your thoughtfulness
knows no bounds.
Evaline Thompson and Marian Chambers have said they will call when they return
to Santa Fe. I'm really looking forward to meeting them.
Thanks so much for easing the move. I just hope I'll see you and Barbara there!
FONDLY - Nancy
Nancy Clark Reynolds
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March 26,1992
Dear Mr. President
sweetheard! When +
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god to Santa Te
were two notes
friends. + nearly feel
awaiting me from your
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CHARLES L. BARTLETT
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1529 18TH ST., N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
Memo to the President
from Charley Bartlett
1.) I am faxing the enclosed tc Max Frankel and mailing a copy to
Punch. We are concerned that the character of The Times may
diminish under Punch's son, Arthur, who appears so far to be much
less of a person.
2.) If it is possible that you get a break around Easter-time,
you might think about a place that Tom Stroock discovered, a
splendid hotel on an island 20 minutes by boat from Belize city.
He makes it sound like a restful, beautiful spot with good
lodging and splendid bonefishing off that great reef. The prices
are very reasonable, he tells me. The press and entourage could
stay at the Ramada Hotel in Belize city.
March 31, 1992
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NYT, bot I don't
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(202) 234-3681
CHARLES L. BARTLETT
1529 18TH ST., N.W.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20036
Letter to the Editor of
The New York Times
229 West 43rd Street
New York City
ONE-PAGE FAX MSGE
Sir:
I was reminded by your allocation of a full column to
the Trudeau caricatures of President Bush's offspring of one of
the rules with which Adolph Ochs made The Times a model of
fairness for American journalism. The rule was to give no space
to cartoonists for the reason that they were prevented by the
nature of their work from giving a balanced portayal of any
situation. That is, as I have always understood it, why
political cartoons have never appeared in The Times' editorial
pages.
It is clear that the Ochs rule was brusquely violated
by the inclusion of the Trudeau material, all of which was a
malignant oversimplification that could make no claim to
fairness.
I-feel that this break with tradition and this show of
partisanship were highly regretable at the outset of a campaign
in which your readers will be looking more than ever for
balanced enlightenment from The Times.
Yours truly,
Chenles
Charles Bartlett
March 31, 1992
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Alfred V. Covello
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(203) 521-0545
Office:
(203) 566-5641
DATE TO CALL:
March 30, 1992 (Justice Covello will be
unavailable after 2:00 on March 30) or
March 31, 1992 (Justice Covello will be
unavailable from 11:00 to 3:30 on March 31)
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray, and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask him to serve as United States District
Judge for the District of Connecticut
TOPICS OF
1. Since 1987, Justice Covello has served on
the Connecticut Supreme Court. In addition,
he has continued to serve on the Superior
Court for the State of Connecticut since
1978. Before that, he served as a Judge of
the Court of Common Pleas, State of
Connecticut, 1975-1978; as a Circuit Court
Judge for the State of Connecticut, 1974-
1975; as Assistant Corporation Counsel for
the City of West Hartford, 1964-1967; as a
partner in the law firm of Gross, Hyde &
Williams, 1964-1974; and as a partner in the
law firm of Bieluch, Barry & Covello, 1960-
1964.
2. Justice Covello received an A.B. degree
(1954) from Harvard University and an LL.B.
degree (1960) from the University of
Connecticut Law School. He served in the
United States Army from 1955 to 1957, when he
was honorably released from active duty.
3. Justice Covello is 59 years old, married,
his wife's name is Suzanne, they have two
children, and reside in West Hartford,
Connecticut.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 30, 1992
ACTION
3-31
3'2 PM.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Irene M. Keeley
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(304) 622-2216
Office:
(304) 624-8131
DATE TO CALL:
March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray, and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask her to serve as United States District
Judge for the Northern District of
West Virginia
TOPICS OF
1. Since 1980, Mrs. Keeley has been
DISCUSSION:
associated with the law firm of Steptoe &
Johnson as an associate, 1980-1984, and a
partner, 1985-present.
2. She received a B.A. degree (1965) from
the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, a M.A.
degree (1977) and a J.D. degree (1980) from
West Virginia University.
3. Mrs. Keeley is 48 years old, married, her
husband's name is John Paul Keeley, III, they
have three children, and reside in
Clarksburg, West Virginia.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 30, 1992
ACTION
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Judge Carol E. Jackson
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(314) 771-0373
Office:
(314) 539-2368
DATE TO CALL:
March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K.
Skinner, Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray,
and Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask her to serve as United States District
Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
TOPICS OF
DISCUSSION:
1. Since 1985, Judge Jackson has served as a
United States Magistrate Judge for the
Eastern District of Missouri. Before that,
she was a senior attorney with Mallinckrodt,
Inc., 1983-1985; and an associate with the
law firm of Thompson & Mitchell, 1976-1983.
2. She received a B.A. degree (1973) from
Wellesley College and a J.D. degree (1976)
from the University of Michigan Law School.
3. Judge Jackson is 39 years old, single, has
1 adopted child, and resides in St. Louis,
Missouri.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 30, 1992
ACTION
3-31
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Jerome B. Simandle
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(609) 235-6250
Office:
(609) 757-5167
DATE TO CALL:
March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray, and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask him to serve as United States District
Judge for the District of New Jersey
TOPICS OF
1. Since 1983, Judge Simandle has served as
DISCUSSION:
a United States Magistrate Judge for the
District of New Jersey. Before that, he was
an Assistant United States Attorney for the
District of New Jersey, 1978-1983; and a Law
lerk to the Honorable John Gerry, United
States District Judge for the District of New
Jersey, 1976-1978.
2. He received a B.S. degree (1971) from
Princeton University and a J.D. degree (1976)
from the University of Pennsylvania Law
School.
3. Mr. Simandle is 42 years old, married,
his wife's name is Jane Darton, they have two
children, and reside in Moorestown, New
Jersey.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 30, 1992
ACTION
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Charles A. Banks
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(501) 661-0616
Office:
(501) 324-5347
DATE TO CALL:
March 31, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray, and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask him to serve as United States District
Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas
TOPICS OF
DISCUSSION:
1. Since 1987, Mr. Banks has served as
United States Attorney for the Eastern
District of Arkansas. Before that, he was
a partner in the law firm of Banks & Ritchey,
1979-1987; a sole practitioner in Blytheville
and Osceola, 1975-1979; a Public Defender for
Mississippi County, Arkansas, 1973-1975; and
a Criminal Litigation Attorney for the
Arkansas Attorney General's office, 1973. In
addition, he served as Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney for the Osceola District of
Mississippi County, 1979-1981; and as Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney for the Blytheville
District of Mississippi County, 1975-1978.
2. He received a B.A. degree (1969) and a
J.D. degree (1973) from the University of
Arkansas.
3. Mr. Banks is 45 years old, married, his
wife's name is Nancy Helms, they have one
child, and reside in Little Rock, Arkansas.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 30, 1992
ACTION
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March 31, 1992
Connie Horner
Re: Olympic Delegation.
These all look fine.
I have numbered the possible additions in order of preference.
Let's hold up a little on this one. I will try to come up with
other names, then we can decide with finality.
GB
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
SEEN
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3/31/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CONSTANCE HORNER
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Director of Presidential Personnel
SUBJECT:
1992 Summer Olympics Delegation
You have already decided on the following people to represent you
at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona:
HEAD OF DELEGATION:
ARNOLD SCHWARZENNEGER
DELEGATES:
MARVIN BUSH
MARGARET BUSH
It would be appropriate to send an additional two or three
delegates. I haven't talked with any of the following
candidates, pending your thoughts. Do you have any preferences
or other ideas? (The closing date for accreditation for
delegations to the Olympics is May 15, 1992.)
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JOE PATERNO, head coach of Penn State football team, Bush '88
"All Star"
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PAM SHRIVER, professional tennis player, Bush '88 "All Star"
2
MARY LOU RETTON, Olympic gold medalist, Bush '88 "All Star"
SAMMY LEE, Olympic gold medalist in diving, Bush '88 "All Star"
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