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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 22, 1969 INFORMATION Dr. Moynihan's general comments on education MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Dr. Moynihan's memorandum (Tab A) to you of December 17 proposes: A. That the FY 1971 budget should show a significant increase in at least one education item. B. The need for an Education Message in 1970. C. The establishment of a Department of Higher Education and Research. Our present plan calls for an Education Message in 1970. The budgetary suggestion is being reviewed in light of Health, Education and Welfare and Bureau of the Budget priorities. The proposed Department of Higher Education and Research is a long-term project and is being staffed accordingly. A commitment on either should not be at this time. RECOMMENDATION That you read Dr. Moynihan's memorandum. 1 I favor the leng E John range D Ehrlichman recommodation 3 pass FRideh Wecon only increase the fn small item