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May 18, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
4:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
9:45 am
Meeting with Baker, Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Friedersdorf, Speakes and Gergen
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:00 am
Speech Preparation with Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(20 min)
Gergen and Rohrabacher
(David Gergen)
11:30
am Meeting with Joseph Coors
Oval Office
0 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
White House Photographer Only
11:45 am
Meeting with Astronauts Crippen and Young
\
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Joseph W. Canzeri)
Press Photo Opportunity
Noon
Luncheon for the Astronauts
Rose Garden
(75 min)
(Joseph W. Canzeri)
Press Photo Opportunity
1:15 pm
Return to Residence
5:30 pm Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
Margewer
THE VICE PRESICENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE - (UNPUBLISHED)
Tuesday, May 19, 1981
7:45 a.m.
Breakfast for the Astronauts
(Residence)
(60-minutes)
9:00 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
9:45 a.m.
Vice President's Senior Staff Meeting
(OEOB Office)
(20-minutes)
11:45 a.m.
Meeting with the President and Astronauts
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
Crippen and Young
(Joseph Canzeri)
12:00 noon
White House Luncheon for the Astronauts
(East Room)
(75-minutes)
(Joseph Canzeri)
1:15 p.m.
Meeting with Jack Swigert
(WW Office)
(15-minutes)
3:00 p.m.
Private Meeting
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
4:00 p.m.
Interview with Fred Barnes and Pat Ferguson - --
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
BALTIMORE SUN
4:30 p.m.
Interview Donald Lambrough - UPI
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
5:00 p.m.
Meeting with Cyprus Foreign Minister
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
Nicos Rolandis
5:30 p.m.
Interview with Theodore White
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
6:30 p.m.
Meeting with Avital Scharansky, Nechama Monzon
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
and Gordon Zacks
7:30 p.m.
CBS Ninth Annual Doubles Round Robin
(Arlington Y Tennis
Tennis Tournament
and Squah Club)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
5/14/81
JAB-
I fully support this
mother Theresa is a
magnificent woman. RR
meeting would:
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be popular with Catholies
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the poor and LDCs.
suggest support at your
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grand, the THE WHITE
HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1981
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
Gregory J. Newell, Director
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
Bill Gribbin (Congressional Affairs)
REQUEST:
Meeting with Mother Theresa of Calcutta
PURPOSE:
To welcome this very popular individual to
Washington and to recognize her humanitarian
achievements.
BACKGROUND:
Mother Theresa will be in Washington on June
3 and 4, and will speak on Capitol Hill. She
is an enormously popular person, whose visit
to the White House would be likely to draw
favorable press attention. It would also emphasize
the Administration's commitment to human dignity
and the values Mother Theresa has come to represent.
Politically, the visit would be popular among
American Catholics, many of whose institutions are
attacking the President's foreign and domestic
policies.
PREVIOUS
None.
DURATION: 20 minutes
PARTICIPATION:
DATE:
June 4, 1981, if possible. The afternoon of June 3
is available as a fall-back.
LOCATION:
Oval Office or other location in White House.
PARTICIPANTS:
Mother Theresa
Secretary Schweiker or designate
Richard Allen
Bill Gribbin (not necessary)
OUTLINE OF
Mother Theresa would be escorted to the West Lobby,
EVENT:
and from there to the Oval Office, for an informal
conversation with the President (in English, no
translation) about her work and their shared values.
This is not likely to involve policy.
REMARKS
No formal remarks would be required, although a
REQUIRED:
brief press release, saluting Mother Theresa's
work, would be appropriate.
1 1 2
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Media interest in the meeting would probably
be intense. A photo opportunity would be
advisable.
RECOMMENDED BY: Bill Gribbin, Frank Hodsell
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER: Bill Gribbin
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/18/81)
1. Immigration and refugee study approaching final stages.
Will be no decision on matters affecting Mexico prior to
Lopez Portillo visit. Labor leaders want input; Dole
to stay in touch with Hodsoll on this.
2. Agree to give push to Lefever nomination. Nothing wrong
with Lefever's background; just a question of difference
of views. Meese/Baker will talk briefly before national
security briefing. Percy reportedly against nomination.
3. Anderson to check on details of Federal Home Loan Board
liquidation of Chicago S&L. This the first such liquidation
in ten years. While accounts insured up to $100,000, a
number of the jumbo accounts involve the federal government
(BIA and Air Force).
4. Friedersdorf/Fuller to make sure that no problem in moving
ahead with nominated head of Agricultural Service. Block
thinks OK.
5. Baker/Meese to visit with Edwards re mechanism to assure
WH/OMB input to major energy decisions involving budget/
outlays. DOE reportedly moving ahead with an additional
$1 billion of SPR fill. Possible compromise: purchase
contracts now; outlays after October 1, 1981. (Noted that
review process for agriculture programs in place).
6. Maryland bi-election guidance: Not a referendum on the
President's program; heavily Democratic constituency; if,
nonetheless, we win, this would be a strong sign for
President.
7. Agreed to tie arrangements for Ottawa Summit more closely
to regular system for staffing Presidential trips. Darman
complains about Summit trade paper with short turnaround.
8. There will be separate meeting on DOD pay bill.
9. Issue of Arts and Humanities Endowments recisions: agreeable
in principle if no major political problems.
10. Dole to take action on seeing whether V.P. will meet with
Vietnam POWs this weekend. If not V.P., Haig. Will want
to arrange strong Presidential message; President would meet
with them if he were here.
11. Guidance on Volcker meeting with President: discussions
on state of economy.
12. Guidance on tax package: President's program is the right
one; he wants to stick with it, but is willing to listen
if alternatives are presented. (NOTE: Regan has said he
is coming back to U.S. because of tax package.)
MEESE/DEAVER BREAKFAST AND SENIOR STAFF MEETING (5/18/81)
A. Breakfast
Done
1. Wagner idea to have President appear in ads promoting
recruiting and retention in Armed Forces (attached)
Town
2. Mineral Policy activities -- ask Meese whether entity
being set up per recommendation p. 11 Nonfuel Minerals
Policy paper (attached)
3. Subject of President attending Cabinet Council Wednesday:
which one?
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over schedules President and VP (attached)
-- TPs re meeting with Volcker; is all set?
2. Are we ready to go to support Lefever -- James/Friedersdorf?
3. Ag position on head of Forest Service: Fuller was to
check?
4. Preparations for Schmidt visit?
5. Mdree noth referendence
m ml Es. Prog.
6. Upso. win touch w/ Cap coord. Pris's approvance
in adv.
May 15, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
4:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Monday, May 18, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 am
Meeting with Baker, Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Friedersdorf, Speakes and Gergen
10:15 am
Meeting with Paul A. Volcker
Oval Office
(30 min)
Chairman, Federal Reserve Board
(Martin Anderson)
Press Photo Opportunity
10:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
11:00 am Meeting with Attorney General Smith
Oval Office
(45 min)
and Edwin Meese
(Michael Deaver)
Noon
Interview with Theodore White
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Larry Speakes)
12:30 pm
Return to Residence
5:00 pm
Meeting with Deaver, Hickey and LeBlanc
Residence
(15 min)
(Michael Deaver)
5:30 pm
Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
7:40 pm
Depart for Lisner Auditorium to Attend
Jeffrey II Ballet
(Stephen Studdert)
Press Pool
10:30 pm Return to White House
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE - -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Monday, May 18, 1981
7:30 a.m.
The Vice President arrives OEOB
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
8:50 a.m.
Vice President's Senior Staff Meeting
(OEOB Office)
(20-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(30-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:30 a.m.
Address the International Federation of the
(Washington Hilton
(20-minutes)
Periodical Press Biennial Congress in the
Hotel)
United States
11:05 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the White House
12:00 noon
Luncheon with the AFL-CIO Executive Council
(Mr. Kirkland's
Headquarters
Office, Room 801)
3:30 p.m.
Depart for Detroit, Michigan
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/15/81)
1. Botha photo op with the President. Allen to provide
Speakes with material for press backgrounder.
2. Anderson to rearrange Volcker meeting to no later than
Monday next week. Guidance: scheduling problem.
3. Clausen (President-designate of World Bank) meeting with
President strictly photo op. We will inform him that we
will not fight Senate on further reduction in IDA funding
(from $540 to $408 million).
4. Fuller to check on Ag position on Forest Service head
(in light of opposition).
5. Need to check facts out on Lefever (Assistant Secretary
State Human Rights designate) and work Hill to gain
support for his confirmation next week. James to prepare
two-page paper on Lefever; Friedersdorf has action on Hill.
6. We won't do anything on Davis-Bacon until after talking
with Donovan.
7. All contacts on abortion issue on Hill to be referred to
Friedersdorf. Our position is that we would like to see
adoption of whole Hyde amendment, not just part of it.
8. Howard Baker to get language on block grant legislation
to Friedersdorf today. JAB believes we have 95% chance
of winning on this.
9. Harper will get our position on black lung legislation
forward to Hill.
10. WH will confirm that we oppose slipping the Social Security
COLA this year. Baker to get with Dole on possible PR
idea in this respect; suggestion made of getting Commission
on Aging to come in at this time.
11. OMB preparing scorecard on budget mark-up victories; will
provide this to Gergen/Speakes for release before weekend.
MEESE/DEAVER BREAKFAST AND SENIOR STAFF MEETING (5/15/81)
A. Breakfast
1. Get reporters into Oval Office re social security changes.
2.
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over schedule (attached) .
2. Can Governors go along with unemployment insurance package --
Williamson was to check?
3.
May 14, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
3:30 pm
VAS- .C.C
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Friday, May 15, 1981
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
Meeting with H. E. Roelof F. Botha,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of South Africa
(Richard V. Allen)
White House Photographer Only
10:00 am National Security Council Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
11:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:30 am
Meeting with H. E. Stefan Andrei,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Foreign Minister of Romania
(Richard V. Allen)
White House Photographer Only
11:45 am
Meeting with Pendleton James
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Pendleton James)
11:50 am
Tom Clausen Photo
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Martin Anderson)
White House Photographer
11:55 am
Armed Forces Day Taping
Oval Office Study
(5 min)
(Frank Ursomarso)
Noon
Meeting with Paul A. Volcker
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Martin Anderson)
Press Photo Opportunity
12:45 pm
Return to Residence
5:30 pm Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/14/81)
1. Friedersdorf to meet with Baker this morning to see who will
be attending Senate Education and Human Resources Committee
meeting with President on block grants.
2. Congressional reception will be in East Room at 5:00 p.m. today;
President will drop-by at 5:30 p.m.
3. Cabinet lunch today will be general review of economic package
strategy. Meeting will be limited to specified guest list.
Purpose is to go over FY 81 overruns.
4. Eighty Republicans joined in House to increase EX-IM Bank
financing by $400 million. Senate has already moved in this
direction. Friedersdorf to look at whether we can turn this
around; OMB thinks will be tough to recover. NOTE: Treasury
following party line; some question re Commerce who linking to
reduction of export credit subsidies in Europe; Baldrige out
of country.
5. Armstrong proposing amendment to delete Davis-Bacon from
Section 8 Housing. Administration should keep low profile--
don't support, but don't oppose. This consistent with
Campaign.
6. Gibbons proposing amendment in House to eliminate Trade
Adjustment Assistance. Our budget strategy was to reduce
duplication with unemployment insurance and achieve cuts.
Guidance: Keep low profile for the moment.
7. Williamson to check on whether Governors can go along with
package (cap plus interest rate) on new borrowings for
unemployment insurance. If they can, we can. But we cannot
go along with only part of package.
8. Regan unhappy about Weisman article in NYT re theoretical
Reagan strategy to compromise tax package.
9. We are not to comment on Cable News suit regarding pooling
arrangements which exclude them. Suit claiming violation
of constitutional rights and anti-trust; also damages against
corporate defendents. Additional problems: Major network
unions won't permit use of Cable TV film; print media equally
concerned with pooling arrangements.
10. Harper to check into reported U.S. Army policy of buying
foreign trucks in Europe. This may be part of U.S.-FRG offset
agreements.
11. State shouldn't make announcements on North-South Summit;
this planned for departure statement.
12. Deaver to get to Friedersdorf President's departure time for
Notre Dame.
Meese/Deaver Breakfast and Senior Staff Meeting (5/14/81)
A. Breakfast
1. Long term grain agreement: Agreed Block to go to Paris
to listen to Russians. But need to set up policy mechanism
on this and other agricultural items. Cabinet Council on
Agricultural Policy is correct vehicle. Should include
OMB, State, etal. Need to get Block going in interagency
context. Suggest:
-- Cabinet Council on Agricultural Policy develop
policy positions. To the extent that policy
decisions involve non-agricultural items, these
would be developed in Cabinet Council on Commerce
and Trade.
-- NSC would review ultimate product for security
implications.
-- Block would lead negotiations on grain agreement,
deferring to STR on other trade items. Suggest
defer ultimate decision on who leads negotiations
until shape of negotiating package determined.
2. Friday meeting with AG Smith: What is this for?
3. Where do we stand on Notre Dame speech? How does it look?
4. Should we do, have we done, letter from President to Pope?
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
-- TP's for Presidential meeting with Senate Labor
and Human Resources Committee.
-- Agenda for Cabinet luncheon?
2. Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote requiring RR
certification that El Salvador must make significant
progress on human rights if to continue military aid -
Friedersdorf.
-2-
3. Cable News suit re inability to get better firsthand
coverage of WH -- call on Fielding?
4. How do we stand on Schmidt visit (5/21) ?
5. Guidance: Watt proposal to open one billion acres
of OCS next five years for leasing.
May 13, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
3:30 pm
VASHINOTO
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 14, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
9:45 am
Meeting with Baker, Meese, Deaver,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Friedersdorf, Speakes and Gergen
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:00 am
Meeting with Members of the Senate
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
Labor and Human Resources Committee
(Max Friedersdorf)
No Press Coverage
11:30 am
Congressional Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
Individual Appointments With:
Senator Larry Pressler (R-S.D.)
Cong. Thos. B. Evans, Jr. (R-Del.)
Cong. John LeBoutillier (R-N.Y.)
(Max Friedersdorf)
White House Photographer
11:45 am
Meeting with Ambassador John Gavin
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
Press Photo Opportunity
Noon
Cabinet Luncheon Meeting
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Craig Fuller)
Press Photo Opportunity
1:30 pm
Return to Residence
5:30 pm
Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
8:30 pm
Depart En Route Georgetown Club
for Private Dinner
10:30 pm Return To White House
Margaret
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THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Thursday, May 14, 1981
7:45 a.m.
Breakfast for Audrey Scott, candidate in Special
(Sheraton Inn,
(50-minutes)
Election - -- Maryland 5th District - -- Brief Remarks
Lanham, MD)
9:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(WW Office)
(15-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 a.m.
Haircut
(WW Basement)
(20-minutes)
11:00 a.m.
Meeting with Members of the Senate Labor and
(Cabinet Room)
(30-minutes)
Human Resources Committee
(Max Friedersdorf)
(No Press coverage)
11:30 a.m.
Congressional Time
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
Individual appointments with
Senator Larry Pressler (R-South Dakota)
Cong. Thos. B. Evans, Jr. (R-Delaware)
Cong. John LeBoutillier (R-New York)
(Max Friedersdorf)
(White House Photographer)
11:45 a.m.
Meeting with Ambassador John Gavin
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
12:00 noon
Cabinet Luncheon Meeting
(Cabinet Room)
(90-minutes)
(Craig Fuller)
1:30 p.m.
Depart for Houston
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS - 5/13/81
1.
Gergen to pull together material for Armed Forces Day this
Saturday, Presidential comments (coordinated with Weinberger's
speech and Mrs. Reagan's ship launching).
2.
Deaver to check with President regarding possible reception for
78 Senate supporters tonight. Consideration to be given to
presidential phone calls to Domenici and Baker.
3.
Anderson to brief V.P./Murphy for Volcker lunch (Weidenbaum
paper to be sent to V.P.).
4.
Meese, Deaver and Gergen to review Notre Dame Speech for
further guidance to speechwriters.
5.
Resolution needed on whether to charge interest on Unemployment
Insurance funds. Meese indicated need to:
a. determine how states' needs have developed
b. consult with governors
C. check with states
6.
Speakes to insure high visibility of Alvarez appointment as
Deputy Director of Peace Corps as well as Gorsuch and Hernandez
appointments.
7.
Meese to consult with AG Smith re: op ed piece written by
associate FBI prosecutor.
8.
Cribb to find out the names of the actuaries who worked on the
Social Security program for presidential recognition.
9.
Friedersdorf to talk to Stevens advising him of our opposition
to a 9 digit zip code. Seek legislative remedy. OMB will
offer back-up support if necessary.
10.
Anderson to review Congressman Pickle's position on Social
Security administration and develop parallel charts, Pickle
vs. RR.
11.
Allen looking into Soviet incident at Dulles yesterday. Ad-
ministration not commenting at this time.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING (5/13/81)
1. Go over President's and VP's schedules (attached).
2. Fuller re Treasury/Commerce comments on EX-IM funding; state-
ment at previous Senior Staff mtg. that officials were saying
we should only decrease EX-IM funding if other OECD countries
reduced their level of export credit subsidies.
3. Raise with Deaver need for Hatch and GOP on Senate Education &
Labor Committee to meet with President Thursday on block grants.
4. Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote 11-1 which would re-
quire RR certification that El Salvador making significant
progress on human rights as condition of continuing military
aid -- call on Friedersdorf.
5. Cable News suit re inability to get better first hand coverage
of the WH - Fielding?
NOTE: Jim Baker will not be at Senior Staff; the above are
notes for your consideration.
UNPUBLISHED
THE WHITE HOUSE
May 12, 1981
5:00 pm
MEINCO
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 13, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 am
Meeting with Secretary Block
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Pendleton James)
10:15 am
Meeting with Select Group of
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
Democratic Senators
(Max Friedersdorf)
Press Photo Opportunity at Beginning
10:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
11:00 am
Meeting with Pendleton James
Oval Office
(30 min)
Noon
Meeting with Attorney General
Oval Office
(15 min)
William French Smith
(Michael Deaver)
12:30 pm
Return to Residence
/
THEMCEPRESCE
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE (UNPUBLISHED)
Wednesday, May 13, 1981
7:30 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the OEOB
7:45 a.m.
Meet with Paul Sticht, Chairman of the Board,
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
R. J. Reynolds, Dallas Mackey and Lyons Gray
of Bowman Gray Medical Center
(Boyden Gray)
8:00 a.m.
Interview with Paul West, Dallas Times Herald
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
8:30 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
8:50 a.m.
Vice President's Senior Staff Meeting
(OEOB Office)
(25-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
30-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:15 a.m.
Meeting with 12 moderate to conservative
(Cabinet Room)
(30-minutes)
Senate Democrats
(Max Friedersdorf)
12:00 noon
Lunch with Paul Volcker, Chairman of the
(OEOB Office)
(60-minutes)
Federal Reserve
1:15 p.m.
Meet with John McCone
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
1:45 p.m.
Meeting with Small Business of the Year
(First Lady's Garden,
(15-minutes)
Award Winners
East Garden)
(Elizabeth Dole)
3:00 p.m.
Meet with Senator Carl Levin - (D-Michigan) and
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
Senator David L. Boren (D-Oklahoma) on the
Legislative Veto
(Boyden Gray/Jim Miller)
4:00 p.m.
Meet with Howard Samuel, President of the
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
Industrial Union Department, A.F.L.- C.I.O.
plus a small delegation of International
Presidents of some of our I.U.D. unions
(Thadd Garrett)
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED) -- CONTINUED
ednesday, May 13, 1981
4:30 p.m.
Cabinet Council on Natural Resources and
(Roosevelt Room)
(30-minutes)
Environment
(Kenneth Cribb, Jr.)
5:00 p.m.
Interview with Loye Miller, Newhouse
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
News Service
6:20 p.m.
Depart the White House en route National Museum
of American History
6:30 p.m.
Presentation of Winthrop Rockefeller Award
(National Museum of
(30-minutes)
for Distinguished Service
of American History)
(Brief Remarks)
7:45 p.m.
Drop-by Buffet supper organized by the wives
(Library, Naval
of the residents of the Observatory Grounds
Observatory )
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/12/81)
1.
Presidential meeting with Senate Human Resources Committee
scratched.
2. If GOP on Hill want to eliminate FEC, Administration will not
stand in their way.
3. On Legal Services Corporation: Go along with Caldwell Butler
compromise approach reducing LSC appropriations by 50%.
4. Fuller still checking on Treasury/Commerce positions on EX-IM
Bank funding.
5. Our position on tax package: We stand for substantial individual
and corporate cuts. President hasn't changed his position,
although prepared to listen. As in budget area, we expect to
achieve our package, although there may be some fine tuning
with the Congress. Dole to provide this approach to business
and other groups, see if it washes. Problem is: Many will
ask what our bottom line position is on 10-10-10 or 10-5-3.
NOTE: Easier to do slight of hand on budget than on tax.
6. Schweiker will be briefing on Social Security package at 10:30 AM
today. Business Roundtable and other groups should get copy of
that briefing.
7.
Friedersdorf still trying to turn the House around on Clinch
River (Baker interest); not sure this can be achieved.
8. Dolan rewriting speech for Notre Dame to emphasize church/family/
home rather than relations with Soviet Union. Guidance:
15 minute speech on future of America; nothing on Soviet Union;
no comparison with Carter foreign policy speech four years ago.
9. On unemployment insurance interest, Harper to check on status of
Administration legislative proposals; Williamson/Fuller to ask
Donovan to meet with eight concerned Governors. Problem: We
did not inform Governors of what we were doing; this has State
budget impacts in Illinois, Delaware, Pennsylvania and other
Republican Governor States.
10. Harper to put together proposal on OMB/CEA review mechanism
regarding agricultural decisions implying budget. Example:
food stamps additions. Friedersdorf to develop legislative
strategy regarding food stamps.
-2-
11. Friedersdorf to assist DOT in defeating legislative
decision which would provide for Congressional approval
of Conrail buy-outs. Limiting of DOT discretion could
add $10-100 million to buy-out process. This now being
discussed in House full Committee and Senate Subcommittee
on Transportation.
12. Guidance on Cranston attempt to separate Action from
Peace Corps: President will veto any such bill, Ruppe
opposed to bill.
Meese/Deaver Breakfast & Senior Staff Meeting (5/12/81)
A.
Breakfast
(0)Mil. Base His
OK
1.
Laxalt wants Administration position on FEC by Thursday.
Possibly save disclosure and reporting, but do away with
rest of FEC.
OK
2. Raise Executive Exchange Program (Kate Moore's memo attached).
While this program is under-utilized, it's the Government's
basic exchange with business. Understand Friedersdorf used
to be on Commission.
SAVE
3. Long term grain agreement: at last Cabinet Council on
Agriculture, question raised as to whether Cabinet Council
would pursue this; Block demurred, saying it depended on
1
what President wanted. We need to decide so that can get
on with this. Suggest:
WED.W
--Cabinet Council on Agricultural Policy develop
policy positions. To the extent that policy
ARFAST THURS. MiG.
decisions involve non-agricultural items, these
would be developed in Cabinet Council on Commerce
and Trade.
--NSC would review ultimate product for security
implications.
--Block would lead negotiations on grain agreement,
deferring to STR on other trade items. Suggest
defer ultimate decision on who leads negotiations
until shape of negotiating package determined.
B. Senior Staff
1.
Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
HOLFEC
--TP's for Senate Labor Human Resources Committee / Camelled
The
meeting (Friedersdorf).
--TP's for meeting with Governors.
2. When will Senate conclude on budget resolution? -- Friedersdorf.
3. Go over FEC item.
4. Raise Legal Services Corporation position. from Issue:
bo
w/
Column
Is this possible veto item? This holdover
previous Senior Staff meeting.
Brither approach
m this.
-2-
5.
Query cuts. Fuller on Treasury/Commerce views on EX-IM Bank /-
Hold
6.
Check Anderson regarding circulation of old paper
positive towards high temperature gas reactors.
7.
James: Have we fired Acting Chairman of Consumer
Products Safety Commission?
Justanity
going
to.
8. Where do we stand on turning House members around
appointance
regarding Clinch River? -- Friedersdorf.
me.
mF.
9.
Where do we stand on Hyde Amendment tack-on?
?
Friedersdorf.
Haper
10.
Discuss proposal which would require that States pay
interest on loans for unemployment insurance from
nich
federal government -- Williamson.
will
handle.
Rich
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SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/11/81)
1. Cabinet Council on Human Resources (chaired by President)
will consider Social Security decisions in preparation for
Administration (Schweiker/Stockman) testimony Tuesday.
Decisions include a number of sensitive items designed
to bring Social Security financing into balance. These
include reducing the amount payable on early retirement,
eliminating widows with children over twelve, and eliminating
dependents of early retirees (those who retire at 62 instead
of 65).
2. Allen will do backgrounder today on Administration's attitude
towards French election. He will check with State as to
whether we can release President's letter to Mitterand.
3. We will not provide opportunity for press to meet with
Congressmen after their meeting with President. Rationale:
don't want lots of questions on their attitude towards
tax package.
4. Allen to brief nets/wires on background on U.S. role in
helping to get El Salvador prosecution of National Guardsmen
involved in murder of nuns. Will check with State before
doing. This to head off growing opposition to El Salvador
policy, likely to come out at Notre Dame.
5. Budget mark-ups going well. Need to check with Meese
commitments made to conservatives on Legal Services Corp.
before threatening Presidential veto. Harper believes
LSC should be possible veto item (worth $160 million),
notes that we have made no effective campaign to sell our
position on LSC. Discuss at next Senior Staff Meeting.
6.
Legislative strategy meeting today will consider strategy
on block grants legislation. Need to get Stafford down
here to counsel with President.
7. Fuller to check into reported Treasury/Commerce views that
EXIM Bank cuts should not be made unless OECD countries make
affirmative moves to cut their interest rate subsidies.
8.
Anderson to check on who is circulating old paper positive
towards high temperature gas reactor; this re General
Atomic quote that WH supports HTGR.
9. Anderson to do pros and cons paper with recommendation on
Post Office 9-digit zip code proposal. Noted Post Office
independent; suggested President should take credit for
killing proposal.
-2-
10. Proposal on '84 Olympics coins coming up through Treasury.
Suggestion being made that coins could be legal tender.
11. Fuller to check into instructions that were transmitted
regarding multi-fiber agreement meeting in Geneva. These
did not come up through Trade Policy Council or Cabinet
Council on Commerce and Trade. Weidenbaum concerned that
Administration is beginning to project protectionist
image.
12. Dolan draft Notre Dame speech will be circulated this morning
for Senior Staff comments by end of the day. Darman
proposes to send to President tomorrow. Reported that ten
pages of material on Soviet Union had been suggested for
speech; this being cut back.
13. Darman convening WH/State meeting at 3:00 p.m. to begin
organization for Schmidt visit.
14. Guidance on AG Task Force on Immigration: TF has not
yet completed its work; guest worker program only one
element being considered; President has not yet reviewed;
no firm timetable yet set.
15. Need to look into question of firing Acting Chairman
of Consumer Product Safety Commission who reportedly
criticizing Administration. Suggest James take action.
/ Barody unty
MEESE/DEAVER BREAKFAST AND SENIOR STAFF MEETING (5/11/81)
2
3 things w/
CF.
A. Breakfast
1.
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and VP's shedules (attached).
2. Guidance on Mitterand win and Schmidt slip in West Berlin
(Christian Dem gain with forecast attempt to take over).
bligid)
3. Guidance on draft Mexican worker plan: AG Task Force con-
sidering a number of possibilities (including the possibility
of an expanded guest worker program) President has not
reviewed; Task Force has not yet completed its work.
state,
NSC
4. Status report on budget mark-ups -- Harper Max.
+WN.
5. Draft speech for Notre Dame -- where do we stand?
6. Preparations for Schmidt visit -- Allen?
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May 8, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
3:30 pm
WASHINCION
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Monday, May 11, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 am
Meeting with Cabinet Council on
Roosevelt Room
(60 min)
Human Resources
(Craig Fuller)
White House Photographer
11:00 am
Meeting with Cong. Robert Michel,
Cabinet Room
(45 min)
House Republican Leader, and ranking
Republican members of the 22 standing
committees of the House
(Max Friedersdorf)
White House Photographer
on
Appointments for Photographs
East Room
0 min)
(Michael Evans)
Richard Richards and Richard DeVos
of the Republican National Committee
Photo for Parade Magazine for July
Fourth Cover Story
5:00 pm Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
5:30 pm
White House Reception for Congressional
Residence
(30 min)
Supporters of the Economic Package
(Max Friedersdorf)
Press Photo Opportunity
margaret
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Monday, May 11, 1981
7:30 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the OEOB
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
8:50 a.m.
Vice President's Senior Staff Meeting
(OEOB Office)
(20-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(30-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 a.m.
Meeting with Cabinet Council on Human
(Roosevelt Room)
(60-minutes)
Resources
(Craig Fuller)
11:00 a.m.
Meeting with Cong. Robert Michel, House
(Cabinet Room)
(45-minutes)
Republican Leader, and ranking Republican
members of the 22 standing committees of
the House
(Max Friedersdorf)
12:00 p.m.
Lunch with Henry Grunwald
(OEOB Office)
(60-minutes)
1:00 p.m.
Meet with Mayor Maynard Jackson
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
(Thaddeus Garrett)
3:00 p.m.
Greet group from Florida House
(Family Theatre)
(10-minutes)
3:45 p.m.
Meet with group from the Health Industries
(Roosevelt Room)
(15-minutes)
(Elizabeth H. Dole)
4:00 p.m.
Interview with Gerd Ruge
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
5:00 p.m.
Meet with Carlos D. Conde
(WW Office)
(15-minutes)
5:30 p.m.
White House Reception for Congressional Supporters
Residence)
(30-minutes)
of the Economic Package
(Max Friedersdorf)
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/8/81)
1. There will be no photo opportunity with Suzuki.
2. Friedersdorf will arrange meeting with selected Senators
on Hyde amendment (abortion) tack-on in Senate.
3. We expect the Senate to conclude on the budget resolution
Monday or Tuesday next week.
4. The Cabinet meeting today will primarily be for Stockman
to give briefing on legislative strategy regarding markups.
5. Guidance on RR-Suzuki arrival statement re economic package:
"Always willing to listen"; happy with budget; Democrats
coming our way.
6. Conable coming down to meet with President Monday. This
should be kept quiet.
7. Lewis and Gray working on compromise regarding Federal
guidelines on handicapped transportation. Fuller has
action. We would prefer no guidelines, but could live
with guidelines providing more local flexibility. Will
not move on this until next week after handicapped rally.
8. Letter to Senator Kasten on Consumer Products Safety
Commission: would prefer to abolish; but if cannot
abolish, would want to amend with Executive Order and
place in DOC; also more explicit treatment of benefits
vs. cost.
9. Regarding Regan statement on social safety net (i.e.,
might have to exact cuts), RR has commitment to help
truly needy; his commitment is not to particular programs.
We will maintain an appropriate safety net.
10. James/Herrington to make sure that we announce majority of
Synfuels Corp. board today. We may have to hold back on
one or two members.
11. Herrington/Beal to meet with Meese after Senior Staff
meeting regarding new Census Bureau Director.
12. Reception for House members in celebration of House budget
action slated for 5:00 p.m. Monday.
13. Friedersdorf will try to turn House members around regarding
Clinch River. House committees voted (18-12) to expunge;
Baker concerned.
14. Regarding Legal Services Corporation, we will try to save
Domenici program without continuing LSC.
Meese/Deaver Breakfast & Senior Staff Meeting (5/8/81)
A. Breakfast
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
-- Go over any last minute arrangements re Japanese.
2. Any comments on House vote yesterday?
3. Where do we stand on DOT guidelines re municipal
transportation for handicapped? Fuller was to check
with Lewis per 5/6 Staff Meeting.
4. Query James as to whether acting head of Selective
Service has been terminated.
5. Guidance: GAO Report on Federal Fraud (see attached
STAR article).
6. Agenda for Cabinet Meeting: Call on Fuller.
May 7, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
4:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Friday, May 8, 1981
9:00 am
Representative Bob Michel
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Max Friedersdorf)
Press Photo Opportunity
9:10 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(20 min)
9:30 am
Honorable John Louis, Jr.
Oval Office
(5 min)
Ambassador to Great Britain
(Richard V. Allen)
White House Photographer
9:35 am
Senator S. I. Hayakawa
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Max Friedersdorf)
White House Photographer
10:00 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
30 am
Meeting with Prime Minister Suzuki
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
Press Photo Opportunity
11:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:30 am
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
(Craig Fuller)
White House Photographer
Noon
Depart for Camp David
South Lawn
To Juby
margaret Tuturier
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Friday, May 8, 1981
4:45 p.m.
Meet with Manuel Tavares Espaillatis, Foreign Secretary (WW Office)
(30-minutes)
of the Dominican Republic
(Nancy Bearg Dyke)
5:15 p.m.
Meet with The Prime Minister of Japan, H. E. Zenko
(Roosevelt Rm)
(45-minutes)
Suzuki
(Nancy Bearg Dyke)
7:55 p.m.
Arrive dinner in Vice President's honor hosted by
The Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Zenko Suzuki.
[Black Tie] -- Embassy of Japan, 4000 Nebraska Ave., N.W.
THE WASHINGTON STAR Thursday, May 7, 1981
U.S. Lax in Fighting
Fraud, GAO Charges
Moreover, defrauded agencies of-
Punishments Called
ten don't use the administrative
authority they have in "a way that
Ineffectual in Study
would deter others," the report says.
For example, a frequently used pun-
ishment is to declare people who
By Philip Shandler
commit fraud ineligible for benefits.
"The deterrent effect of this ac-
Washington Star Staff Writer
tion is nil in those instances where
Fraud against the federal govern-
individuals never were eligible for
ment is widespread and often goes
the programs," the report says.
undetected and unpunished, the
The report also notes that the gov-
General Accounting Office reported
ernment often has a hard time re-
today.
covering stolen money and goods
"The sad truth is that crime
Although the agencies surveyed had
against the government often does
plans to recover 20-30 percent of
pay," GAO said in the first of three
fraud losses, GAO said it "believes
planned reports on what officials
that actual recoveries probably are
called the most comprehensive
much lower."
study ever done of government
Even "the fact that a court orders
fraud.
restitution does not necessarily
The GAO analyzed 77,000 cases of
mean the money is actually recov-
fraud and other illegal activity
ered," the report says.
theft, lying to get benefits, and the
It cites the case of a woman who
like - reported by 21 federal agen-
embezzled nearly $16,000 from an
cies over a 2½-year period ending in
agency, was put on probation, re-
March 1979. It projected that they
quired to perform 200 hours of com-
had cost taxpayers $150 to $220 mil-
munity service, and ordered to repay
lion.
the stolen money - at the rate of $20
The report does not estimate how
a month. "It will take her about 65
much fraud there might be through-
years to repay the $16,000," the Γe-
out the government, but it says it is
port notes.
"a widespread problem," largely be-
Once fraudulent acts are commit-
cause "controls over federal pro-
ted, "the government fights a losing
grams are often inadequate,
battle," the report says.
nonexistent or ignored."
Theft and "false statements" to-
"Given the poor state of controls
gether. account for nearly three-
in many programs, it is probable that
fourths of the fraud GAO reviewed,
most fraud remains undetected,' the
the report says. Other illegal acts in-
report says.
cluded forgery, work-hour abuses,
In about 30 percent of the cases
kickbacks or bribes, private use of
GAO reviewed - nearly half of
government property, extortion and
which involved theft - the govern-
failure to meet contract terms.
ment had no suspects, the report
The cases did not involve pro-
says.
grams in which states and cities
In the other cases, the fraud was
have primary investigatory respon-
committed by federal workers 29
sibility - including Medicare, Med-
percent of the time, by other indi-
icaid, and Aid to Families with De-
viduals - including benefit recipi-
pendent Children - in which abuse
ents 25 percent of the time, and
costing much more has been alleged
by non-federal entities - including
over the years.
contractors and groups getting
The report was issued jointly at a
grants - about 15 percent of the
press conference by GAO officials
time.
and Sen. William V. Roth, R-Del
But even when there are suspects,
chairman of the Senate Governmen-
"for those who are caught commit-
tal Affairs Committee. GAO is the fis
ting fraud, the chances of being
cal watchdog for Congress.
prosecuted and eventually going to
Roth said one reason that the
jail are slim," the report says.
fraud discussed in the report repre-
"For a variety of reasons" - pri-
sents "only the tip of the iceberg" is
marily the press of other business -
that many federal workers are
the Justice Department declined to
"afraid to stick their necks out [to re-
prosecute 61 percent of nearly 13,000
port it] or think their bosses will do
cases referred to it by agencies dur-
nothing about it."
ing the period GAO studied, the re-
He noted that this fear and skep-
port says.
ticism was confirmed in a survey by
Justice won convictions in most
the Merit Systems Protection Board
cases it did prosecute, but "the
released last month. It said that in
courts often suspended large por-
most cases when employees did re-
tions of the sentence or granted pro-
port fraud or waste, little or nothing
bation," the report says.
was done by their superiors.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTIONS (5/7/81)
1. Gergen/Speakes to get together on guidance re articles on
Wall Street not believing in President's program.
2. The House vote on the budget package is expected today between
2 and 3 p.m. Canzeri to arrange for Rose Garden reception
for House members involved at 5 p.m.
3. Dole to submit proposals to Scheduling on Presidential
meetings with CEO's and trade representatives regarding
tax package before it comes up in Senate.
4. The Administration position on EXIM Bank remains the same
despite Commerce and other signals re increasing the budget.
5. James to arrange to terminate incumbent acting head of
Selective Service today. Friedersdorf to report this to
Hatfield. Our head of Selective Service should be nominated
next week.
6. James to check on HUD regional representative in Denver
who evidently causing problems re Gorsuch. (NOTE: Gorsuch
reportedly confirmed yesterday.)
7. We should make pro nuclear statement at time we announce
Chairman of NRC. Harper/Anderson will check into STAR
article report on House Appropriations Committee proposal
to restrict those who could intervene in NRC licensing
procedures.
8. Guidelines on SALT I and II: Not bound by SALT I and II;
future depends on MX and other things. Allen to provide para-
gragh to Speakes.
9. Guidance on Clean Air Act: Dedicated to avoiding over-
regulation; Clean Air Act review must be based on balance
between people and the environment; we are developing our
views (Gorsuch, Hill, Boggs, Watt, V.P., OMB all involved);
we will be presenting our views to the Hill in a timely
fashion. Welcome inputs in the meantime. (NOTE: This in
context of Phillips Petroleum organized meeting to which
Weidenbaum will go.)
Meese/Deaver Breakfast and Senior Staff Meeting (5/7/81)
A.
Breakfast
1. Dole memo on Administration Initiatives for Women
(attached, see page 4).
-Provide Special Assistant to President for Public
Liaison slot with appropriate support and staff
(subject to Nofziger).
You need to run this by Rich Williamson. When we discussed
this in transition, we felt we could not (i) link anyone
with Dole that would be acceptable to one side of the
women's issues and (ii) find a single person who would
cover the gamut.
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
2. White House guidance on Regan statement that interest
rates will remain high for several more months and the
prime lending rate could top 20%. STAR article cites
Regan's comments as reflecting Administration reliance
on the Fed to fight inflation by cutting the growth
rate of the Nation's money supply. Regan also says:
"Don't think it is going to take 6 months of high interest
rates over 20%" to begin to bring inflation down.
Regan also quoted: "The much heralded recession
will have to be thought of as coming a little later. "
3. What do we do about reported House Appropriations Committee's
new restrictions on how issues can be raised before
NRC in licensing nuclear power plants? (See attached
article.) Restrictions are reportedly pro industry.
Dingell trying to block. What position should we take?
May 6, 1981
5:00 pm
THE WHITE HCUSE
MASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 7, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
9:45 am
Representatives Latta and Gramm
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Max Friedersdorf)
Press Photo Opportunity
10: 00 am
Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister Suzuki
South Lawn
(30 min)
of Japan
(Richard V. Allen)
Open Press Coverage
10:30 am
Meeting with Prime Minister Suzuki
Oval Office and
(75 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
Cabinet Room
Press Photo Opportunity
on
Return to Residence
7:30 pm
Dinner for Prime Minister Suzuki
State Dining Room
(Richard V. Allen)
Residence
Press Photo Opportunity
BLACK TIE
JUDY
Margaret
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE - (UNPUBLISHED)
Thursday, May 7, 1981
7:30 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the OEOB
8:00 a.m.
Photograph with Mrs. Dot Vannerson of Houston
(OEOB Office)
(10-minutes)
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(15-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 a.m.
Arrival Ceremony for the Prime Minister of
(South Lawn)
(30-minutes)
Japan and Mrs. Zenko Suzuki
(Richard V. Allen)
10:30 a.m.
Meeting with the President and Prime Minister
(Oval Office)
(75-minutes)
Suzuki
(Richard V. Allen)
1:45 p.m.
Meet with Nigerian Minister of Transportation
(WW Office)
(15-minutes)
Umaru Dikko
(Nancy Bearg Dyke)
4:00 p.m.
Depart White House en route New York City
THE WASHINGTON STAR Wednesday, May 6, 1981
A-5
Report
Hidden Proposals on Nuclear Plants
Raise Ire of House Panel Chairmen
By Sheilah Kast
groups and other 'would-be intervenors must
Washington Star Staff Writer
cross to become parties to a licensing case - a
Tucked in among its proposals for multi-billion
move which several environmental groups and
dollar spending cuts this year, the House Appro-
state officials say will keep them from taking part
priations Committee has approved new re-
in such proceedings.
strictions on how issues can be raised before the
Instead of making a general showing of the is-
Nuclear Regulatory Commission in licensing
sues they intend to raise, intervenors would be
atomic power plants.
required first to file testimony from experts with
The restrictions, which have raised the ire of
"personal knowledge" of the facts in the issues
the chairmen of the two House committees that
to be raised.
handle nuclear issues, were kept secret until the
In deciding whether to grant an operating li-
appropriations. committee reported the bill last
cense for a plant almost built, the commission
week.
would no longer be allowed to consider whether
Vowing to fight the challenge to his jursidic-
a utility is financially qualified to operate the
tion, Rep. John D. Dingeli, D-Mich., chairman of
plant or whether the plant's power is needed.
the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said
Unless one of the parties in a case raises an
he plans to urge the House Rules Committee to-
issue, the NRC and its licensing board would not
morrow to block the licensing changes from be-
be allowed to bring it up.
ing considered as part of the appropriations bill
when it comes to the floor next week.
The American Nuclear Energy Council, an in-
And Rep. Morris Udall, D-Ariz., chairman of the
dustry lobbying group which has vocally support-
House Interior Committee, also intends to fight
ed these measures, says that utility customers will
pay about $3 billion a year for the extra fuel need-
the provisions, which are aimed at breaking the
ed to produce electricity while 11 finished nucle-
NRC's backlog in granting operating licenses to
plants whose construction is complete or nearly
ar plants sit idle, awaiting NRC licenses.
complete.
But some NRC officials agree with nuclear en-
The provisions were drafted in closed sessions
ergy opponents who argue that the provisions in
by the Appropriations subcommittee on energy
the appropriations bill will not affect these plants.
and water development, chaired by Rep. Tom
Commissioner Peter Bradford predicted that the
Bevill, D-Ala.
changes would actually delay licenses for these
In addition to treading on other committees'
plants by requiring a review of some issues al-
territory, Dingell wrote Appropriations Commit-
ready raised.
tee Chairman Jamie L. Whitten, D-Miss., "The lan-
Bradford also complained that the proposals
guage (in the appropriations bill) could also be
would "return to the licensing sweatshop condi-
construed to deny citizens certain procedural
tion that led to Three Mile Island."
rights and violate due process rights under the
Bradford was one of those caught by surprise
Constitution."
when the proposed restrictions were made public
If intervenors challenge the new provisions in
last week. He said that staff members of Bevill's
court, Dingell warned, they could "possibly bring
subcommittee met with NRC Chairman Joseph
the licensing to a halt."
Hendrie and key commission officials, but
$
Along with cutting $10 million from the NRC's
pledged them not to inform the other NRC com-
1981 budget, the appropriations bill would make
missioners.
e
three substantive changes in licensing proce-
NRC General Counsel Leonard Bickwit de-
S
dures:
clined to comment on that charge, and an aide
It raises the threshhold of proof which citizen
to Bevill said, "I don't recall that."
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/6/81)
1.
Friedersdorf anticipates House vote on budget bill Thursday;
NBC says will be today.
2. President's briefing on Suzuki visit will be geared by Allen
to last 60-70 minutes.
3. We will arrange for photo op with President, Haig, Meese
and Baker in the Oval Office at 12:00 noon to commemorate
the success of Haig's NATO trip and communique.
4. We will start to publish the President's schedule next week.
5. Darman/Fuller/Williamson/Speakes to meet with Baker after
Senior Staff on legislative veto. (NOTE: Harper testifying
on related reorganization legislation today.)
6. Justice position on Supreme Court case regarding obligation
of States to pay for education of children of illegals will
be put on next Cabinet agenda.
7. Dolan will have draft of Notre Dame speech around tomorrow.
Gergen will take charge of preparations for West Point speech--
3-4 minutes on U.S. commitments, the rest of the speech should
be on military manpower (including encouraging trends regarding
enlistment and retention).
8.
Friedersdorf to check on how much support in Congress there
is for a Constitutional Amendment for a balanced budget.
Anderson reports 30 out of 34 States are for a Constitutional
Convention on this subject.
9. Fuller to check with Lewis on DOT guidelines regarding
municipal transportation for handicapped. There will be handi-
capped demonstrations tomorrow. Lewis may get into trouble
next week on the Hill on this issue. We will make no decision
on this until next week; but our philosophy runs in the
direction of leaving it to the cities to decide how they will
provide services for the handicapped.
10. Friedersdorf to call Stafford regarding progress of block
grant legislation in Senate. Hatch evidently having
difficulties. Action: Challenge Kennedy proxies.
11. Williamson keeping watch on Senate Finance Committee actions
to increase Medicaid cap for Puerto Rico ($15 million increase).
Legislation would also defer block grant approach in PR
until FY 83.
12. Regarding House Appropriations Subcommittee request for Anderson
to testify in context of White House budget, Anderson will offer
to meet informally with the Committee, but refuse to testify,
stating that budget testimony regarding OPD should come from
budget officers. We will also make sure that there are a
number of nice letters indicating our willingness to consult.
to Frenh for fr. Staff
Meese/Deaver Breakfast & Senior Staff Meeting (5/6/81)
A. Breakfast
onets
1. U.S. China Joint Economic Commission and U.S.-U.S.S.R.
Commercial Commission: who should Treasury or
Commerce? Treasury currently chairs both, and Regan
has asked to continue the Chairmenship in Treasury.
China to
Baldrige argues that the Chairmenship should be trans-
ferred to Commerce consistent with the Trade Reorganization
Act of 1978 consolidating responsibilities for trade in
USTR and Commerce. (See attached packages from Commerce
and Treasury.)
2.
Bill Smith wants to meet with President to brief him
on work of Immigration and Refugee Task Force.
will do
3.
Smith suggests putting Justice position on Supreme Court
case regarding obligation of States to pay for education
of children of illegals on Cabinet agenda.
MAX:
B.
Senior Staff
who
1. Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
--Congressional time: who's involved?
--Working lunch preparation for meetings
with Suzuki: Note President's schedule
shows 90 minutes; V.P.'s schedule shows
60 minutes. Query?
2.
Announce should start again to publish public parts of
President's schedule.
3n4min
3. Subject matter for West Point commencement address
m
Timetable for completing draft of speech.
4. Want Darman/Fuller/Meese to meet with Baker after
for on military
Senior Staff on legislative veto question.
manyower.
NOTE: Attached are James' memo for RR signature, and your memo
on the Arts and Humanities for RR signature.
Filding
5. Frienson - working for Brow? Resolved?
May 5, 1981
THE WHITE HOUSE
3:00 pm
VASHINCTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 6, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
10:00 am
Congressional Time
Oval Office
(2 hours)
(Max Friedersdorf)
Noon
Working Lunch
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
1:30 pm
Return to Residence
Margaret
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Wednesday, May 6, 1981
7:40 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the West Wing
8:00 a.m.
Taping for Audrey Scott, Candidate for Maryland 5th
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
Congressional District Special Election
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
*8:45 a.m.
Cabinet Council on Commerce and Trade
(Roosevelt Room)
(60-minutes)
(Kenneth Cribb, Jr.)
*Note: The Vice President will depart
meeting after 45-minutes
9:30 a.m.
National Security Briefing
(Oval Office)
(30-minutes)
(Richard V. Allen)
*10:00 a.m.
Congressional Time
(Oval Office)
(2-hours)
(Max Friedersdorf)
*Note: The Vice President will depart
meeting after 25-minutes
10:30 a.m.
Brief remarks to the Freedom Foundation
(Rose Garden)
(15-minutes)
representatives
(Morton Blackwell)
10:45 a.m.
The Vice President returns to Congressional
(Oval- Office)
Time Meeting
12:00 noon
Working Lunch -- Preparation for meetings with
(Cabinet Room)
(60-minutes)
Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan
3:00 p.m.
Meet with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wittgraf
(OEOB Office)
(30-minutes)
3:30 p.m.
Appointment with Dr. Ed Yob
(Residence -
(30-minutes)
Physician's office
4:00 p.m.
Swearing-in John Shad
(Roosevelt Room)
(15-minutes)
30 p.m.
Meet with Harold Taft King
(WW Office)
5-minutes)
(1)
VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED) -- CONTINUED
Wednesday, May 6, 1981
5:00 p.m.
Meet with General 'Umar al-Tayyib, Sudanese
(WW Office)
(30-minutes)
Minister of State Security
(Nancy Bearg Dyke)
5:45 p.m.
Photo with Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Newmark
(WW Office)
(10-minutes)
6:00 p.m.
Depart for the Residence
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTIONS ITEMS (5/5/81)
1. Anderson working on position regarding Women's Equity Act.
2. State/DOD public statements cleared through NSC. Fuller
and Gergen/Ursomarso should also review.
3. Weinberger Chicago Newspaper Publishers speech on requirements
for defense policy. Haig Syracuse commencement address on
renewing the Atlantic Alliance,
4. OMB will prepare analysis of eight agencies which Don Lambro
lists as bureaucratic jokes (RICHMOND NEWS LEADER 5/1).
U.S. Travel Service, Federal Information Center, Consumer
Information Center, National Board for Promotion of Rifle
Practice, President's Council on Physical Fitness, Mexico-
U.S. Defense Commission, OPIC, LEAA.
5. Notre Dame speech will not be on foreign policy; it will be
on national uplift. Gergen has action.
6. Rogers is in charge of scheduling room 450 and Treaty Room
in EOB.
7. Meese/Fuller will talk to Attorney General about policy review
of positions Justice takes in connection with litigation,
particularly Supreme Court cases. Example: position on
compensating parents who voluntarily bus their children.
8. Harper preparing memorandum on Federal affirmative action.
9. James to check status of IG nominations.
10. James to provide list of minority ethnic appointments.
11. James to provide status report on minority recruiters.
12. Deaver to assure that Frank Stella considered for
appropriate Ambassadorial spot.
3/16 MDT: ash Frank to
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JOHN P. VAYDA
KATHLEEN M. DANIELS
James A. Baker, III
Counsellor to the President
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Jim:
Under date of February 25, 1981, Chairman Gorton of the
Senate Commerce Committee's Merchant Marine Subcommittee,
together with Commerce Committee Chairman Packwood and
Subcommittee members Stevens and Kasten, addressed a letter
to President Reagan posing 29 questions concerning the
Administration's position on major maritime policy issues.
These questions cover both domestic promotional programs and
international regulatory philosophy. They include, but go
far beyond, the President's "seven point program" that he
announced during the campaign (actually, there were eight
points if reaffirmance of the existing Jones Act constraints
is counted).
The matter of maritime policy has long been hotly debated
within the Executive Branch, with "turf" issues pursued by
the various departments involved (State, Justice, Commerce and
Transportation) tending to neutralize each other. The result
has been an embarrassing impasse.
For this reason, it has been suggested by a number of
members of Congress that there should be a Maritime Advisor
within the Executive Office of the President who is knowledge-
able about both domestic and foreign aspects of ocean commerce
and who has the charter to "knock heads" to hammer out a
suitable policy position on the myriad problems involved.
Chairman Gorton's letter merely highlights both the wisdom
of and the need for an impartial arbiter. Unfortunately, there
is not presently on board any official who can claim or exer-
cise impartiality. Many of his questions raise very delicate
James A. Baker, III
March 10, 1981
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areas of actual or potential confrontation with our major
trading partners, including the matter of "exporting" our
antitrust laws.
As a former Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
and now an active legal practitioner in the international
maritime field, I believe I could make a major contribution
to the Administration in framing a considered response to
Chairman Gorton's letter, which could very well set in con-
crete the Reagan policy on maritime matters. I would be
delighted to do so on a full-time consulting basis as a
Special Government Employee, for whatever duration is
required. Time is of the essence, however, because Senate
hearings on the issues raised by Chairman Gorton could
commence as early as May, and the House may approach some
of them even in April.
Your serious consideration of this suggestion would be
very much appreciated both by me and, I have reason to believe,
by the industry.
Warm personal regards.
Cordially,
Karl
Karl E. Bakke
KEB/cmo
Meese/Deaver Breakfast and Senior Staff Meeting (5/5/81)
A.
Breakfast
1. Check with Deaver to see if he has moved forward with
Arts & Humanities Task Force. (NOTE: McHenry coming
in tomorrow afternoon.)
2. Presidential phone call to Frank McNamara of Parma, Ohio
(memo attached).
B.
Senior Staff
1.
Go over President's and V.P.'s schedules (attached).
-- Do we want press statement on meeting with
Packwood surving
Habib to show he is truly President's emissary?
2.
Women's Equity Act: Call on Rich Williamson. (marty working on
3. Update from Friedersdorf on where we stand on
adm position in
not
economic package on Hill. Also update on Farm Bill.
4.
Subject Weinberger speech today to Chicago Newspaper
developed.)
Publishers--ask Allen.
thomse. Disc. insc.
5.
Haig commencement address Syracuse--ask Allen if we
know subject matter.
6.
Papers for Suzuki visit; have they come over from State
yet?
willing
7. A number of the Senior Staff may have received letters
from Laxalt attaching his Regulatory Reform Bill.
been
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(Senate Governmental Operations) and 5/14 (Judiciary
seal
Subcommittee chaired by Laxalt). OMB draft testimony
will be prepared by end of week. Suggest hold off on
U.P.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
May 4, 1981
5:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 5, 1981
9:00 am Staff Time
Residence
(30 min) (Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
Personal Staff Time
Residence
(2 hours)
11:30 am National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
11:45 am
Private Meeting with Ambassador Philip Habib
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
Noon
Lunch with James Baker, Edwin Meese
4
Patio - outside
(1 hour)
and Michael Deaver
Deaver Office
1:00 pm
Congressional Time
Oval Office
(2
hours) (Max Friedersdorf)
3
0 pm
Return to Residence
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE - -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Tuesday, May 5, 1981
7:30 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the OEOB
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
8:45 a.m.
Cabinet Council Meeting on Economic Affairs
(Roosevelt Room)
(60-minutes)
11:05 a.m.
The Vice President departs for Capitol Hill-
11:20 a.m.
Photograph with Andover/Philips Academy Group
(Ceremonial Office
(5-minutes)
S-214)
11:40 a.m.
Meet with group from Saint Francis Xavier School
(Ceremonial Office
(5-minutes)
S-214)
11:45 a.m.
Senate Committee Chairmen's Meeting
(S-230)
(45-minutes)
12:30 p.m.
Meet with Senator Steve Symms (R-Idaho) and
(Ceremonial Office
(5-minutes)
Dennis Olsen, Idaho State Chairman
S-214)
12:35 p.m.
Meet with Yvonne Alford, Alaska State Republican
(Ceremonial Office
(5-minutes)
Chairman
S-214)
12:40 p.m.
The Vice President departs en route to the White House
1:00 p.m.
Congressional Time
(Oval Office)
(2 hours)
(Max Friedersdorf)
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED) -- CONTINUED
Tuesday, May 5, 1981
3:30 p.m.
Interview with John Grimond, ECONOMIST OF LONDON
(OEOB Office)
(20-minutes)
4:00 p.m.
Meet with group from National Institute of
(OEOB Office)
(10-minutes)
Building Sciences
(Boyden Gray)
4:30 p.m.
Private Meeting
(WW Office)
5:00 p.m.
Presentation of the Man of the Year Award to
(OEOB Office)
(10-minutes)
the Vice President from the Association of
Physical Fitness Center
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 4, 1981
MEMORANDUM TO:
Jim Baker
Mike Deaver
FROM:
Max Friedersdorf
m.6
SUBJECT:
Presidential phone call
During the President's meeting this morning with a group
of Democratic Congressmen, the President described his recent
phone call with one of the gentlemen who wrestled John
Hinckley to the ground outside the Washington Hilton on the
day of the assassination attempt. The President indicated
that he also planned to call, as soon as possible, Mr.
Frank McNamara of Parma, Ohio, who also took part in the
subduing of Hinckley.
Mr. McNamara resides in the district of Congressman
Ron Mottl (D-Ohio), who was aware of the President's
earlier phone call and is personally acquainted with
both Mr. McNamara and the other man involved. Mottl
said that McNamara is president of the Carpenters Union
in Ohio and would be very appreciative and grateful for
a phone call.
Mr. McNamara's phone numbers are:
216, 391-2828 (Work)
216, 884-2834 (Home)
Mottl is a Democrat who supported President Reagan in
the Presidential election last fall and is also pledged
to support the President on this week's budget resolution vote.
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May 4, 1981
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TO:
Elizabeth Dole/Red Cavaney
FROM:
Jack Burgess
(Hanniyton
1-3
SUBJECT: Ethnics
I believe it is time for us to discuss the ethnic situation as
it pertains to these areas:
1.
Appointments
While there has been some movement in this area (most notably
the announcement of General Rowny's appointment as Chief Arms
Negotiator), there has been a dirth of movement elsewhere,
especially within the Italian-American area, I detect no
action in behalf of Frank Stella. Jay Moorhead indicated Frank
is being considered for a board or commission but had nothing
specific in mind. Wendy Borcherdt was unaware that Frank was
ever under any consideration for an ambassadorial appointment.
(She asked me for his resume and brief justification of political
importance, etc. ) I must assume from my conversation with Jay
and Wendy that they were totally unaware of our meeting with
Jim Baker and his assurances of Italian-American appointments.
It appears that several appointments are pending which, if
finalized, would give us some points in the Italian-American
community. These include:
Thomas Trimarco, candidate for U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts
James Costantino, candidate for high-level policy position
in Department of Transportation
Alfred Tella, candidate for Assistant Secretary of Labor
for Policy and Planning
Robert Corletta, candidate for Director, Office of Economic
Development, Department of Defense
Ron Pasquariello, candidate for Assistant Ssecretary for
Non-public Education.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS (5/4/81)
1. No decision has been made on subject of Notre Dame speech.
It may or may not be on foreign policy.
2. Rogers to develop procedures for the use of WH/EOB facilities.
Question raised as to NATIONAL JOURNAL using room 450 today.
3. Gergen/Dole/Nofziger/Ursomarso to get together to determine
public affairs posture after Tuesday House vote. Emphasis
to be on Presidential leadership and public support;
subsidiary theme would be efficiency of President's men.
(Note: Senate budget vote expected a week from Tuesday.)
4. We should make no predictions of a win in the House; the
situation remains very close.
5. White House staff should not talk about internal WH process,
particularly derogatory matters.
6. Murphy will make sure that the V.P. is briefed on brown
lung problem before he meets with textile workers today.
7. Fielding preparing memo on travel expenses.
8. Fielding to check into, and report on, old Executive Order
on political appointees assisting in fundraisers.
9. Dole will check on allegation that tribal chairmen travelling
to Washington on CETA funds to protest Reagan economic
program.
Meese/Deaver Breakfast and Senior Staff Meeting (5/4/81)
A.
Breakfast
Em
Manpower Task Force. Understand Meese is arranging for
will
Weinberger to chair. When will this be set up?
-- Need decision on registration and new head
for Selective Service.
Need to show time frame within which we will
FSMH
solve problems we criticized Carter Administration
for during Campaign.
will
2.
Need to pull together position on Voting Rights Act.
Understand Uhlmann working on this with AG. Suggest Meese/Baker/
town
Anderson/Uhlmann/Justice people for briefing on where we
stand. (Hodsoll would like to sit in.)
3.
What should be our subject for Notre Dame commencement
address (5/17) ? Allen group working on major foreign
policy speech to be followed by defense/manpower speech
at West Point (5/27).
Choice between:
-- Establishing foreign policy framework now, assuming
we are able to do this, followed by defense speech.
This would lay to rest assertion that we lack a com-
prehensive foreign policy.
-- Let current criticisms play out; do foreign policy
and defense later.
In any event, we should not advertise foreign policy speech
at Notre Dame until we review Allen group product to see
if adequate. Need a timetable for review of Allen group
outline of speech.
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and Vice President's schedules (attached).
Friedersdorf on Congressional time. Who is coming, etc. ?
3 HOURS ??
2. Note that while Allen group working on foreign policy speech
for Notre Dame, no decision has been made as to whether speech
will be on foreign policy. Ask Allen when outline of speech
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UNPUBLISHED
May
TO Judy FRANK
4:00 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
mm
May 4, 1981
Oval Office
9:00 am
Staff Time
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Oval Office
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
Oval Office
10:00 am
Congressional Time
(2 hours)
(Max Friedersdorf)
Oval Office
Noon
Staff Time
(15 min)
(Helene von Damm)
12:15 pm Return to Residence
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE -- (UNPUBLISHED)
Monday, May 4, 1981
7:40 a.m.
The Vice President arrives the OEOB
8:15 a.m.
C.I.A. Briefing
(OEOB Office)
(15-minutes)
8:30 a.m.
Meet with members of the Amalgamated Clothing
(OEOB Office)
(45-minutes)
and Textile Workers Union
(Thadd Garrett)
9:30 a.m.
Congressional Time
(Oval Office)
(60-minutes)
(Max Friedersdorf)
10:30 a.m.
Depart for the Residence
10:45 a.m.
Depart for Chicago, Illinois
6:50 p.m.
Arrive the Residence
Senior Staff Meeting Action Items (5/1/81)
1. Speakes to call McDonald to get specifics of Japanese
measures on auto exports. Guidance: No comment until
Brock back. Don't express satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
Japanese informed Brock of their decision while he was
in Tokyo.
2. Jerry Carman working on SBA problems. Need to distance
RR Administration.
3. We will oppose Cranston on Pauken hold-up and on his attempt
to separate Action from Peace Corps.
4. Savings Bonds: Darman to catalog proposals for selling
Savings Bonds. Fuller to put policy issue on Savings
Bonds on Cabinet Council for Economic Affairs. It has
been agreed with Regan that there would only be one more
year of USG endorsement of Savings Bonds. A number of
those around the table felt Savings Bonds were a fraud.
5. Guidance on continuing stories about Haig: No one is
unhappy with Haig.
6. Guidance on reported Administration consideration of
merging Drug Enforcement Agency with FBI: Have not
supported any changes.
7. There will be a need for fast turn-around on our positions
on mark-ups of authorization legislation. OMB/Friedersdorf
meetings will commence every morning at 7:30 a.m.
8. Departmental and agency legislative Assistant Secretaries
will be coming over here Saturday to talk with Friedersdorf
about legislative strategy.
Meese/Deaver Breakfast and Senior Staff Meeting (5/1/81)
A. Breakfast
1. TV
2. Immigration and refugee matters (see attached).
3. Science Advisor - Jay Keyworth vs. others (see attached).
4. Need to put together group on developing voluntary efforts.
Various things happening:
-- Fuller on CETA jobs
-- Terra/Hodsoll on arts and humanities
-- Dole on "Project Partnership:, Foundation for the Poor"
and "Mosbacher Proposal" (attached).
-- Suggest Deaver take lead with others mentioned above
plus Darman helping.
5. Take up Senior Staff attendance (attached).
B. Senior Staff
1. Go over President's and Vice President's schedules (attached).
2. With Helms problem on State Department appointments solved,
where do we stand on Percy problem regarding Malone and
Paulken. Friedersdorf/James/Deaver were to check per
Senior Staff meeting 4/27.
3. Where do we stand on Constitutional Convention paper --
call on Anderson.
NEWS CALENDAR
MAY 1981
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
West Point
V.P. Deregulation
Press Conference?
PRESIDENCY
California
(V.P. Annapolis)
Senate Recess
House - For
Suspension Votes
LEGISLATIVE
Democratic Caucus
House Not In
Social Security
Session
House Returns
Pro Forma
Schweiker -
Block - World
Meet The Press
Food Council
CABINET
Cabinet Meeting
Netherlands
Jim Wright -
Face The Nation
Memorial Day
DOMESTIC
Schmidt -
FOREIGN
Index - Leading
Issues & Answers
Economic Indicators
Habib Peace Mission
DEVELOPING
Rostenkowski (Tax Package)
STORY LINES
Social Security