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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: CICCONI, JAMES:Files
Archivist: lov/srj
File Folder: Senior Staff Meeting Action Items--February 1984
Date: 3/30/99
[1 of 2] OA 10794 Box 19
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P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRA].
FOIA].
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F-3 Release would violate a Federal statue [(b)(3) of the FOIA].
[(a)(4) of the PRA].
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P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and his advisors, or
((b)(4) of the FOIA].
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F-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of
FOIA].
the PRA].
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the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
F-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions
[(b)(8) of the FOIA].
F-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells ((b)(9) of
the FOIA].
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: CICCONI, JAMES:Files
Archivist: lov/srj
File Folder: Senior Staff Meeting Action Items--February 1984
Date: 3/30/99
[1 of 2] OA 10794
DOCUMENT
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DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. AND TYPE
1. meeting
Senior Staff meeting. partial, 1p.
2/3/84
P5
agenda
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National security classified information [(a)(1) of the PRA].
F-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA].
P-2 Relating to appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA].
F-2 Release could disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA].
FOIA].
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
F-3 Release would violate a Federal statue [(b)(3) of the FOIA].
[(a)(4) of the PRA].
F-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and his advisors, or
[(b)(4) of the FOIA].
between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA].
F-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of
FOIA].
the PRA].
F-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes ((b)(7) of
the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
F-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions
[(b)(8) of the FOIA].
F-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of
the FOIA].
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/01/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Today's Schedule: A photo op will be held during today's
Speakes
meeting with President Spiljak of Yugoslavia. The Cabinet
meeting at 9:30 will feature a briefing on the campaign.
2. Budget: Feldstein, Stockman, and Regan will conduct a
Wright
briefing on the budget at 11:30 today.
3. Saturday Radio Speech: A decision has not yet been made
Darman
on the topic of this week's speech. Current preference
McManus
is to discuss the importance of bipartisanship with
regard to Central America, Lebanon, and the deficit down-
payment negotiations. There is still some question as
to whether Mutual Broadcasting and ABC will continue
running the President's talks now that he has announced
his candidacy.
4. Crime Package: The Senate has largely finished work on
Oglesby
the core bill, with the exception of anti-taping amend-
ments proposed by Metzenbaum and others. We are opposing
such amendments on the basis that they require further
study due to the risk of curtailing legitimate law enforce-
ment taping. DOJ has the text of the proposed amendments,
and is analyzing them. Later today, the Senate will move
on to a series of separate crime bills, including one
creating a "drug czar. "
5. School Prayer: We will have further discussions with
Oglesby
Howard Baker in order to secure a date certain for a Senate
vote on this amendment.
6. Lebanon: The House Democratic Caucus is continuing its
Oglesby
debate regarding whether their resolution should require
that the Marine be withdrawn by a specific date.
7. Steel Industry: A question has been raised regarding our
Fuller
position on legislation which institutes a form of pro-
Svahn
tectionism for the domestic steel industry. It was
suggested that we examine this issue in conjunction with
others where protectionist action is being proposed,
dealing with them in a consistent manner.
8. Comparable Worth: A question has been raised about White
Speakes
House contact with the Department of Justice regarding a
Fielding
recent case on the comparable worth issue. Guidance is
that we have not yet received a recommendation on this
from Justice, and would not normally state our views
until that time. All press questions on this should be
referred to Larry Speakes. Also, it was stressed that
any contacts with DOJ on specific cases must be made
through Fred Fielding.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Wednesday, February 1, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Review President's schedule (attached).
-- Cabinet briefing (by Rollins) ?) ?
-- President Spiljak of Yugoslavia
Fullphots
-- National Tourism Week signing ceremony
-- Dropby briefing for trade association
leaders
2. Lebanon-- status of House resolution re with-
drawal of the Marines.
11:30 this
3. Budget- formal transmittal to Congress occurs
today. Briefings have been set up, etc.
State
4. Crime package-- status of debate in the Senate.
5. School prayer-- do we now have a date certain
for a Senate vote on this amendment?
6. Saturday radio speech-- topic?
7. Remarks made yesterday: is guidance needed re
-
President's statements on homeless;
Nofziger statement re black vote;
-
Rollins statements re security, comparable
worth, and political concerns in general.
8. Legislative calendar (Oglesby).
9. Guidance problems (Speakes)
JAB
B. Items with the President
D Call Cate
pr: (1) Radio has Spech optimo re nplacingis) mode
Twinged into
call Boyden Gray
(z) (MKD Pan watch in public a campaign distribute
Ger RRs back up
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paper
THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Wednesday, February 1, 1984
the
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
(Fuller)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:00 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
11:15 am
Briefing for Spiljak Working Visit
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
11:30 am
Meeting with President Mika Spiljak
Oval Office/
(45 min)
of Yugoslavia
Cabinet Room
(McFarlane)
12:15 pm
Lunch with President Spiljak
Residence
(75 min)
(McFarlane/Rosebush)
1:30 pm
Departure Statements
Diplomatic
(10 min)
(McFarlane/Henkel)
Reception
Room
1:45 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
2:45 pm
Signing Ceremony for Proclamation
East Room
(15 min)
Designating "National Tourism Week"
(Oglesby/Henkel)
3:00 pm
Drop by Briefing for Trade
Family
(15 min)
Association Leaders
Theater
(Fuller)
3:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office/
Remainder of the Day
Residence
01/31/84
4:00 pm
01/31/84
12:00 noon
Thursday, February 2
7:20 am
N
Depart for National Prayer
Washington
Breakfast (Henkel/Whittlesey)
Hilton Hotel
9:25 am
N
Arrive Back at White House
South Grounds
9:30 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker/Meese/Deaver)
10:00 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
10:15 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:30 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:30 am
Depart for Lunch with House
The Capitol
and Senate GOP (Henkel/Tutwiler)
1:30 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
1:45 pm
Briefing for Interview
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Speakes)
2:15 pm
Interview with Wall Street Journal
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Speakes)
2:50 pm
Presentation of Grant to
Oval Office
(10 min)
Tuskegee Institute (Fuller)
3:00 pm
Ceremony Honoring Black
East Room
(10 min)
History Month (Fuller/Whittlesey)
4:00 pm
Personnel Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Herrington)
4:30 pm
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
1. Boy Scouts Report to the Nation
(Whittlesey)
2. Presentation of Model of U.S.S.
New Jersey (Hickey)-
3. William Draper and Directors of
Export-Import Bank (Fuller)
4. Photo with William Wilson
(McFarlane)
5:00 pm
Haircut
West
(30 min)
Basement
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/03/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Today's Schedule: The President's statement on Central
Speakes
America, his remarks to the GOP women's luncheon, and the
departure for Camp David will be covered by the press.
(The press will not cover the I & A at today's luncheon.)
A White House photo will be taken during Prime Minister
Charles' visit with the President.
2. Central America: A Congressional meeting will be held
Oglesby
in which members will be briefed by Kissinger and others.
McFarlane
The President will then deliver a statement in the East
Room. Ken Dam and Peter McPherson will conduct an embar-
goed briefing on this subject at 9:15. An effort will be
made to see that the President is fully briefed on the
conditionality and CADO aspects of the plan.
A question was also raised regarding whether we should
continue referring to our legislation as the "Henry
Jackson Plan. Though this will not be changed in today's
remarks, we may discontinue use of the term.
3. Unemployment: Total unemployment dropped to 7.9%;
Feldstein
civilian unemployment dropped to 8.0% (down from 8.2%
Darman
last month). CEA will check the figure on unemployment
among women for possible inclusion in the President's
luncheon remarks.
4. Crime: Yesterday, the Senate passed the core legislation
Oglesby
and will now consider a series of related bills. The anti-
taping amendments offered by Metzenbaum and others were
defeated.
5. Lebanon: The House Foreign Affairs Committee has delayed
Oglesby
mark-up on the Democratic Caucus-backed resolution until
McFarlane
next Tuesday; we are working for a longer delay. NSC is
assisting Republican members in drafting an alternative
resolution. NSC is also continuing to push for help from
AIPAC.
6. Vatican: There is some question regarding whether the
Oglesby
Senate will slow action on Wilson's nomination. We are
working to avoid any delay.
7. EDB: Bill Ruckelshaus will hold a press conference at
Speakes
9:30 to discuss standards for this pesticide. His
Fuller
announcement will include an emergency suspension of EDB
use on bulk grain and for spot fumigation; he will also
announce suggested guidelines for states to follow.
Questions on this matter should be referred to EPA.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Friday, February 3, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Review President's schedule (attached)
-- Meet with VP Furgler of Switzerland
-- Congressional Leadership meeting
-- Statement re Commission on Central
America (in East Room)
-- Lunch with GOP women elected officials
-- Meet with PM Eugenia Charles of Dominica -WH.
Photo
2. Central America -- what is planned for today
with regard to the Commission's report? Will
we be forwarding legislation?
3. Unemployment-- figures for January will be released
today at 8:30. Also, auto sales figures will be
released today.
4. Crime package-- the core bill passed the Senate
yesterday, but may have real problems in the
House. Prospects? The Senate defeated anti-taping
amendments, 51-41. Will the Senate now take up the
more controversial bills (like death penalty) which
were separated out?
5. EDB-- EPA will announce standards for use of this
pesticide today. This could be strict enough to
require many foods to be taken off grocery shelves,
and will affect use of grain now stored (EPA and
USDA now say most of the grain could be salvaged).
6. Eagleburger-- guidance re resignation story in
today's Washington Times.
7. Saturday radio speech-- will these continue, with
time being paid for by the campaign?
8. Guidance problems (Speakes)
FF
B. Items with the President
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Friday, February 3, 1984
9:00 am
Greet Participants in Senate
Residence
(5 min)
Youth Program who will be on
White House Tour
(Whittlesey)
9:05 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(25 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
9:45 am
Meeting with Vice President
Oval Office
(10 min)
Furgler of Switzerland
(McFarlane)
10:00 am
Meeting with Congressional
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
Leadership
(Oglesby/McFarlane)
10:40 am
Statement re Commission
East Room
(20 min)
on Central America
(Oglesby/McFarlane)
11:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(50 min)
11:50 am
Telephone call to Tampico
Oval Office
(5 min)
Daily Dispatch
(Speakes)
12:00 m
N
Lunch with Elected GOP
Residence
(90 min)
Women Officials
(Verstandig/Tutwiler)
1:45 pm
Meeting with Prime Minister
Oval Office
(15 min)
Eugenia Charles of the
Commonwealth of Dominica
(McFarlane)
Afternoon
N
To Camp David
Camp David
02/02/84
4:00 pm
02/02/84
12:00 noon
Monday, February 6
The President's Birthday
Approx.
N
Depart for Dixon, Illinois
South Lawn
9:05 am
for Hometown Events
(Henkel)
Approx.
N
Depart for Eureka, Illinois
Eureka College
2:45 pm
for Address at Eureka College
(Time Magazine)
(Henkel/Speakes)
Approx.
To Las Vegas, Nevada
6:50
(Henkel)
ON Las Vegas
Tuesday, February 7
Approx.
Address National Association
Convention
10:50 am
of Secondary School Principals
Center
(Henkel/Whittlesey)
Approx.
Luncheon with Nevada GOP
Herbst Collins
11:55 am
(Henkel/Tutwiler)
Executive Hangar
Approx.
To California
1:15 pm
N
ON Ranch
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/06/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Today's Schedule: The President will travel to Illinois
today for events in Dixon and Eureka College.
2. Legislative Calendar: Secretary Weinberger and Martin
Oglesby
Feldstein will testify today regarding the budget.
Regarding Lebanon, we are continuing efforts to delay a
House vote this week on a withdrawal resolution. The
"drug czar" legislation will probably be voted on this
week, and a 15-day extension of the Export Administration
Act is likely. Regarding the Vatican, it was noted that
the President has talked with Senator Helms, who indicated
that the Wilson nomination will be held until after the
Congressional recess; however, Helms said that he will not
oppose it at that time. Also, regarding Central America,
negotiations are continuing with Kirkland on CADO and with
Barnes on conditionality.
3. Senior Staff Meetings: It was decided that meetings will
be held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, which Ed
Meese will chair (meetings on these days had previously
been cancelled).
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Monday, February 6, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Review President's schedule (attached) .
-- Homecoming/birthday events in Dixon
-- Eureka College speech
2.
Cabinet/issues activity for the week (Fuller). .
3. Lebanon-- guidance re Cabinet resignations.
Also, status of alternative resolution being
drafted by House Republicans. (It now looks as
if a House vote will not be held till after the
recess.)
4. Feldstein-- what is guidance regarding cancel-
lation of yesterday's TV appearance, and on
dispute in general? Status of congressional
testimony set for this week.
5. Central America-- status of legislation.
(Kissinger and others will testify tomorrow
before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.)
6.
Legislative calendar for the week (Oglesby).
7. Guidance problems (Speakes) .
8. Racho Ideas
B. Items with the President
THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Monday, February 6, 1984
9:15 am
The President and Mrs. Reagan Depart
South Lawn
for Dixon, Illinois for Homecoming
and Birthday Events
(Henkel)
2:45 pm
The President and Mrs. Reagan Depart
Eureka College
for Eureka, Illinois for Address at
Eureka College
(Henkel/Speakes)
5:05 pm
The President Departs for
Peoria
Las Vegas, Nevada
Airport
(Henkel)
ON Las Vegas
Happy Birthday Mr. President!
02/03/84
4:00 pm
THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Tuesday, February 7, 1984
10:40 am
Address National Association
Convention
of Secondary School Principals
Center
(Henkel/Whittlesey)
12:00 m
Luncheon with Nevada GOP
Herbst-Collins
(Henkel/Tutwiler)
Executive Hangar
1:20 pm
The President Departs for California
McCarran
Airport
2:15 pm
Arrive at the Ranch
N
ON Ranch
Wednesday February 8
N
Ranch
Thursday, February 9
N
Ranch
Friday, February 10
N
Ranch
Saturday, February 11
N
Ranch
9:06 am
Radio Talk
(5 min)
Sunday, February 12
The President departs
9:00 am
for Washington, D.C.
Ranch
5:00 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Lawn
02/03/84
4:00 pm
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/07/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Lebanon: A Presidential statement on the situation was
Roussel
released yesterday, and we should not go beyond it. Also,
it was reported that the House will not vote on a withdrawal
resolution this week.
2. Paul Volcker: It was mentioned that Chairman Volcker
Moran
will be testifying today on the Hill regarding the
Roussel
deficit and other issues. Regan, Feldstein, and Stockman
will also testify today and may be asked their views on
Volcker's testimony. An attempt may be made to coordinate
their response.
3. Hunger: Questions regarding the recent Harvard report
Roussel
on hunger should be referred to the agencies. In this
regard, it was noted that USDA issued a statement yester-
day. Also, Clayton LaForce will be testifying on the Hill
today and may be asked about this subject.
4. Inspectors General: Legislation affecting the inspectors
Oglesby
general has passed by voice vote despite Administration
oppostion. We have been concerned that this bill could
allow political considerations to influence criminal
investigations by Treasury and DOJ.
5. Saturday Radio Speech: A draft speech on crime will be
Darman
circulated tomorrow.
6. Legislative Calendar: The habeas corpus bill has passed
Oglesby
and the Senate is now debating exclusionary rule legis-
lation. It was noted that there has been some progress on
the "drug czar" proposal. The certification bill is ex-
pected to pass this week, and debate on acid rain is also
expected.
7. School Prayer: A meeting will be held this afternoon
Oglesby
with outside interest groups to discuss their efforts
Whittlesey
in support of a school prayer amendment. Rep. Gingrich
will also be meeting today with many of the same people.
Howard Baker is currently working on language which can
secure the votes necessary for passage. Our position at
this point is that we continue to support the President's
proposal; however, since Baker's proposal is still in flux,
we should not commit regarding specific language. Outside
groups will be asked to lend their support to the
President's proposal for voluntary, oral school prayer,
and to oppose silent prayer proposals.
Chaired by Ed Mease
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Tuesday, February 7, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Lebanon-- will any further statements be made
regarding the situation in Beirut? Is any
further guidance needed?
What is the status of Hill efforts to pass a
withdrawal resolution?
2. Volcker-- is expected to testify today on the
Hill regarding deficit, money growth targets,
and the economy in general. Perhaps we should be
certain that any reaction from our economists
is properly coordinated.
3. Hunger-- reaction to Harvard report (citing
hunger everywhere and blaming Budget cuts) may
be requested. Suggest we try not to give the
report credibility by responding. If asked,
questions could be referred to USDA or HHS.
4. Saturday radio talk-- any ideas at this time
for a speech topic? (Darman)
5. Drug czar legislation-- what is the outlook for
this week's Senate vote?
6. Legislative report (Oglesby).
7. Guidance problems (Speakes).
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/08/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Lebanon: For now, press guidance should track the
McFarlane
President's statement released yesterday. In the face of
Roussel
criticism of our policy in Lebanon, we should be prepared
to point out accomplishments (e.g. departure of the PLO).
Congressional reaction to the announcement has been
generally supportive. Regarding the re-deployment itself,
we expect 500 Marines to be out by the end of this month,
with the rest departing in phases over the next several
months depending on the situation.
2. Deficit Negotiations: The first meeting will be held at
Darman
10:00 am today, with Jim Baker serving as the White House
Oglesby
representative. Guidance is that we are looking for a
constructive session. It was noted, though, that we do not
expect the first session will provide a good picture of
whether an agreement can be reached.
3. Crime Package: We are hoping for cloture on the death
Oglesby
penalty bill by tomorrow. The "drug czar" proposal has
Darman
passed the Senate, and we are assessing the language in
the bill. This Saturday's radio talk will discuss the
crime proposals as a package without reference to the "drug
czar" bill.
4. Legislative Activity: Peter Grace will testify in the
Oglesby
Senate today, and Henry Kissinger will testify in the
House. Also, it was noted that we may need to conduct
an additional briefing on Lebanon before Congress
recesses.
5.
Inspectors General: This legislation, creating IG's
Oglesby
within both Treasury and the Justice Department, has
Wright
passed the House; no action has yet been scheduled in the
Senate. Despite news reports that we favored the bill, the
Administration remains opposed to it.
6. Human Rights Certification: This legislation passed the
Oglesby
House on a voice vote, and was a major subject of dis-
McFarlane
cussion during Kissinger's Hill visits yesterday. Our
objective is to deal with this issue in conjunction with
the Kissinger package.
7. The Vice President: The Vice President has delayed his
Murphy
trip until 9:30 am Friday, and will return to Washington
Monday evening.
8.
Supplemental: Additional 1984 appropriations requests
Wright
have been prepared by OMB. These include $90 M in food
Darman
assistance for Africa, and $200 M for low-income energy
assistance. This supplemental has not yet been forwarded
to the Hill.
9. Gas Tax: It was noted that Secretary Dole plans to
Wright
request changes in the gas tax, in part to avoid less
Svahn
desirable legislation now being considered on the Hill.
OMB and Treasury feel that the proposed changes are
revenue neutral. OPD will analyze the issue, and a
decision will then be made on whether a Cabinet meeting
is necessary. We intend to move quickly on this issue with
a minimum of publicity.
10. Export Administration Act: Certain issues on which the
McFarlane
departments still disagree will be laid out in a decision
Svahn
memorandum for the President by early next week. Views
Fuller
of the Legislative Affairs office will also be included
Oglesby
in the memo. If the departments request an opportunity
to argue their position before the President, an NSC
meeting may be scheduled.
11. Commercialization of Space: OPD will talk with NASA
Svahn
Commerce, and Treasury in order to prepare a background
analysis on the various issues involved. Meetings to
settle the issues may be scheduled subsequently.
12. U.S. Customs Service: It was mentioned that the
Wright
Administration is being criticized in Florida for the
1985 cuts in the Customs budget. OMB has prepared a
paper on the issue which will be analyzed.
chaned by Ed Meese
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Wednesday, February 8, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Lebanon-- any further guidance regarding the
redeployment or the new engagement orders?
Hill reaction?
2. Deficit negotiations- should our guidance be
"no comment" regarding the opening of talks today?
3. Crime package-- exclusionary rule changes passed
the Senate yesterday. What bills have yet to be
voted on (drug czar, death penalty?) ?
4. Legislative activity today (Oglesby).
5. Certification bill-- this passed the House by
voice vote yesterday. What guidance are we
following on this subject?
6. Guidance problems (Speakes).
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/09/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Lebanon: It was noted that we face a problem with the
McFarlane
perception that the Marines will be out of Beirut within
Roussel
a short period of time. Guidance is that the phased
Oglesby
redeployment will take place over the next weeks and
months. Staff should not discuss the political impact of
this decision since such speculation serves no useful
purpose. Regarding the current naval gunfire, it is part
of an effort to prevent the Syrians from subverting and
overthrowing the Lebanese government. Regarding news
stories that the redeployment decision was made weeks ago,
the Administration has basically confirmed this story, and
the press office made background details available yesterday.
It was noted that Ambassador Rumsfeld is still in Beirut,
assisting and supporting the government's efforts to restore
calm. Also, Ken Dam will be speaking to the Republican
Conference today, and Secretary Weinberger will conduct a
closed briefing on the Hill.
2. Deficit Reduction Negotiations: Discussions centered on
Darman
whether we should respond to statements by the Democratic
Oglesby
participants. It was decided that our response would be
Wright
conveyed through a letter in which we will emphasize the
importance of the talks and counter their demands regard-
ing defense cuts.
3. School Prayer: The amendment previously introduced by
Oglesby
Howard Baker will be reported out of committee today.
Darman
Since language changes are probably not possible at this
Whittlesey
stage, any changes will be made subsequently. On this
point, Senator Baker has assured us that the word "non-
denominational" will be removed from the amendment. The
purpose of reporting out the present language is to give
Senator Baker floor control of the issue. A vote is
expected around February 27. A draft Presidential letter
on this subject has been circulated and, once cleared,
will be sent to appropriate outside groups.
4. U.S. Customs Service Budget: OMB has prepared an
Wright
analysis of the proposed cuts in the Customs budget which
indicates that there will be no reduction in law enforce-
ment or narcotics efforts. Cuts will largely be in
administration and in the inspection program. These cuts
have been proposed by Treasury; however, Congress will
probably not go along with the reductions.
5. Gas Tax: Secretary Dole will testify today regarding
Meese
proposed changes in the gas tax. OMB has given pre-
Svahn
liminary approval to her testimony; Ed Meese and Jack
Svahn will review it today for final clearance.
6.
Organ Transplants: The President has decided that the
Fuller
Administration will not take a position for now on
Svahn
legislation prohibiting the buying and selling of organs.
In addition, it was decided that we will support private
sector efforts to establish a transplant clearinghouse,
though we will not set up an advisory commission on
transplant policy at this time.
7. Export Administration Act: NSC will attempt to resolve
McFarlane
departmental differences regarding this legislation.
8.
Legislative Activity: The Senate will attempt to invoke
Oglesby
cloture today in order to take up death penalty legis-
lation; if the effort succeeds, the Senate will likely
recess before actually debating the bill. The House is
expected to recess late this afternoon.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Thursday, February 9, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Lebanon- update on situation, including
congressional activity (if any).
2. Central America-- report on negotiations re
our legislative package, particularly on
conditionality.
Serious
3. Deficit negotiations-- guidance re yesterday's
talks and the various comments made by the
Democrats.
Howill and
4. Volcker-Regan testimony-- yesterday, both warned
that a recession was possible if new fiscal
policies are not put into effect. Volcker said
that Congress and the WH must agree on a way to
cut deficits before interest rates can fall, and
warned that we are playing "Russian roulette".
The stock market has reacted accordingly.
5. Legislative calendar (Oglesby).
6. Guidance problems (Speakes).
7. School Rayer
8. Crime Speech (Radis)
incirculation
B. Other Items
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/10/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1.
Lebanon: The President will receive a report this
McFarlane
morning from DOD regarding plans for redeployment of the
Fielding
Marines. We will attempt to secure a decision on this as
soon as possible in order to provide more precise guidance
on the redeployment question. It was noted that the Vice
President has postponed his departure for now due to the
current situation. Also, it was noted that Fielding and
the State Department are working to clarify guidance
regarding the War Powers resolution on the MNF.
2. Producer Price Index: The figures released today
Feldstein
indicate that the PPI rose 0.6% in January.
3. Crime Package: The Senate voted cloture yestereday on the Oglesby
death penalty bill, and will take it up as soon as they
return from their recess. Thus, the Senate is expected
to pass our entire crime package; the only difficulty has
arisen on the "drug czar" legislation.
4. School Prayer: It was reported that a version of Howard
Oglesby
Baker's amendment will be reported out of committee with-
Whittlesey
out the word "non-denominational." Legislative Affairs
Fielding
will provide a copy of the legislation to OPL. Jim Baker
has been asked to appear on a religious broadcast to dis-
cuss this issue, and should be briefed on the legal and
legislative situation in advance.
5.
Central America: A legislative package was finally
McFarlane
agreed upon last night, and will be sent to the Hill
Oglesby
today. A letter or memo will be included which notes
Darman
the Justice Department's reservations regarding the com-
patibility of certain CADO provisions with the Constitu-
tion; however, we will also note our willingness to work
with the Congress to resolve any such problem.
6.
Interstate Commerce Commission: Senator Packwood has
Darman
indicated that he will not begin confirmation hearings
Oglesby
on our ICC nominees until he receives a substantive
Wright
from the White House regarding further trucking de-
regulation legislation. A meeting will be held to dis-
cuss the content of our response.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Friday, February 10, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Andropov-- TASS has confirmed this morning that
Yuri Andropov is dead. Will we be issuing a
statement? (RR was told at 6:20 EST.
)
Stillin
same
2.
Lebanon-- is there further guidance re the
Marine redeployment or the purpose of naval
portune as
gunfire (e.g. to protect the Marines or to help
wen
the Gemayel government?)
Congressional
reaction to the situation?
Pressill PM will
Today, we are evacuating US civilians, and Israeli groflam
planes have hit targets near East Beirut. Mondale
has called on the President to cut short his
vacation and return to DC.
terrinow. today N
3. Producer price index-- this figure will be re-
leased early this morning. 0.62 Duto Jan - Zuro Inflation
4. Deficit reduction- further guidance regarding
our response to the Democrats.
5. USIA "blacklist"-- any WH action planned beyond
Larry's comments yesterday?
6. Central America-- what are plans regarding trans-
mission of the legislative plan to Congress? What
difficulties remain?
7. Leislative calendar (Oglesby).
8. Guidance problems (Roussel).
9. School Prayer- my committee
B. Other Items
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MOSCOW (UPI) -- PRESIDENT YURI ANDROPOV, SOVIET LEADER DURING 15
MONTHS OF DETERIORATING SUPERPOWER RELATIONS: DIED THURSDAY AFTER A
LONG ILLNESS, TASS ANNOUNCED TODAY. THE 69-YEAR-OLD KREMLIN CHIEF HAD
NOT BEEN SEEN PUBLICLY SINCE AUGUST.
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THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANDROPOV'S DEATH WAS MADE TODAY BY THE
OFFICIAL NEWS AGENCY AT 2:24 P.M. (6:24 R.M. EST) FOLLOWING R NIGHT
OF RUMOR AND SPECULATION FUELED BY PROGRAM CHANGES IN THE
GOVERNMENT-RUN BROADCAST MEDIA.
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THURSDAY.
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X X X THURSDAY.
ANDROPOV'S WHO GAINED POWER IN NOVEMBER 1982 WHEN PRESIDENT LEONID
BREZHNEV DIED, HAS NOT BEEN SEEN IN PUBLIC SINCE AUG. 18 AND MANY
NEWS REPORTS SAID HE WAS SERIOUSLY ILL. UNTIL TODAY, SOVIET OFFICIALS
SAID ONLY THAT HE HAD A COLD.
FREQUENT REPORTS IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE SAID ANDROPOV WAS
SUFFERING FROM A KIDNEY DISEASE AND HAD UNDERGONE R KIDNEY
TRANSPLANT.
BEFORE THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, SOVIET TELEVISION AND RADIO
STATIONS TODAY REPLACED REGULAR PROGRAMS WITH SOMBER MUSIC,
INDICATING THAT A TOP LEADER HAD DIED.
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MOSCOW, FEB 10, REUTER - THE SOVIET UNION ANNOUNCED TODAY
THAT PRESIDENT YURI ANDROPOV HAD DIED AT THE AGE OF 69.
A BULLETIN CARRIED BY STATE TELEVISION RADIO AND THE
OFFICIAL NEWS AGENCY TASS SAID ANDROPOV HAD DIED AFTER A LONG
ILLNESS AT 4:50 P.M. Moscow TIME (8:50 A.M. EST) YESTERDAY,
THE ANNOUNCEMENT GAVE NO INDICATION OF THE DIRECT CAUSE OF
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COMMITTEE THE SOVIET PARLIAMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT WERE
INFORMING THE SOVIET PEOPLE "NITH DEEP SORROW¹¹ ABOUT ANDROPOU'S
DEATH,
"THE NAME OF YURI VLADIMIROVICH ANDROPOV, RN OUTSTANDING
LEADER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY AND THE COMMUNIST STATE A
STAUNCH FIGHTER FOR THE IDEALS OF COMMUNISM AND FOR PEACE WILL
ALWAYS REMAIN IN THE HEARTS OF THE SOVIET PEOPLE' OF THE WHOLE
OF PROGRESSIVE HUMANITY," IT ADDED,
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SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/13/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Today's Schedule: The 11:30 meeting with King Hussein
Speakes
and the departure statement will be covered by the press.
The Knight-Ridder interview this afternoon is considered
important because it is the President's first press
interview since the Lebanon announcement and Andropov's
death.
2. Cabinet Activity: On Tuesday, CCLP will meet with the
Fuller
President regarding the Legal Equity report, victims of
Svahn
crime legislation, and the report of the task force on
family violence. CCCT and CCFA will meet with the
President on Thursday regarding the poultry and egg
industry and the Wine Equity Act. It was noted that we
are looking at a concerted way of dealing with protection-
ist measures such as the Wine Equity Act; thus, a separate
Cabinet Council discussion may be held prior to the
Thursday meeting with the President.
3.
Legislative Activity: The War Powers report will be sent
Oglesby
to the Hill today. This will include a discussion of
Fielding
the timing of the Marine redeployment.
McFarlane
4. Central America: This legislation has not yet been
McFarlane
transmitted to the Hill. Plans are to send it up today
Oglesby
or tomorrow after the Justice Department's concerns have
Fielding
been resolved.
5. Export Administration Act: Secretary Baldrige and
McFarlane
Secretary Weinberger will discuss this subject within
Oglesby
the next day or so in an attempt to resolve differences.
Fuller
Separate meetings may be held to discuss the Alaskan oil
and civilian manning questions, which have now become
involved in the reauthorization debate. The Act officially
expires on February 29 since Congress has not yet passed an
extension.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Monday, February 13, 1984
A. Senior Staff Agenda
1. Review President's schedule (attached) Full Dep. Cov. Statement 7
-- Meeting and lunch with King Hussein Mtg. + w/ Hussin
-- Interview with Knight-Ridder editors
2.
Cabinet/issues activity for the week (Fuller).
3. Chernenko-- any comments or statement re his
selection as new head of the Communist Party of
the Soviet Union?
4.
Central America-- has legislative package been
sent to the Hill yet? How were DOJ reservations
resolved?
5. Legislative activity for the week (if any).
6. Guidance problems (Speakes)
B. Items with the President
RR
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Monday, February 13, 1984
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
9:45 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
11:00 am
Briefing for Working Visit
Oval Office
(30 min)
of King Hussein of Jordan
(McFarlane)
11:30 am
Meeting with King Hussein
Oval Office/
(30 min)
(McFarlane)
Cabinet Room
12:00 m
Lunch with King Hussein
Residence
(60 min)
(McFarlane/Rosebush)
1:00 pm
Departure Statements
Diplomatic
(10 min)
(McFarlane)
Entrance
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(1 hr 45 min)
3:00 pm
Briefing for Interview
Oval Office
(30 min)
(McManus/Speakes)
3:30 pm
Interview with Knight-Ridder Editors
Roosevelt Room
(45 min)
(McManus/Speakes)
4:30
-
If w/RR
5:00 pm
Audiotaping for the Citizens
Oval Office
(5 min)
for the Republic Dinner
Study
(Tutwiler/Duval)
REVISED
02/10/84
7:45 pm
02/09/84
4:00 pm
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine's Day
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker/Meese/Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
9:45 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
10:30 am
Briefing for Meeting with
Oval Office
(30 min)
President Mubarak of Egypt
(McFarlane)
11:00 am
Meeting wtih President Mubarak
Oval Office
(60 min)
(McFarlane)
12:00 m
Meeting with President Mubarak
Oval Office
(20 min)
and King Hussein
(McFarlane)
12:30 pm
Working Lunch with President Mubarak
State Dining
(75 min)
and King Hussein
Room
(McFarlane/Rosebush)
1:45 pm
Departure Statements
Diplomatic
(10 min)
(McFarlane)
Reception
Room
2:00 pm
Cabinet Council on
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
Legal Policy
(Fuller)
3:00 pm
Photo with Easter Seal Child
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Whittlesey)
3:05 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(55 min)
4:00 pm
Meeting with British Labor
Oval Office
(20 min)
Party Leader, Neil Kinnock
(McFarlane)
4:30 pm
Briefing for Sperling Breakfast
Oval Office
(30 min)
(McManus/Speakes)
5:00 pm
Haircut
West Basement
(30 min)
SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(02/14/84)
ITEM
ACTION
1. Today's Schedule: Photo ops will be held when the
Speakes
President walks to the residence with Mubarak and Hussein
at 12:30, and also during the departure statements. Wire
photos will be taken during the President's meeting with the
Easter Seal poster child.
2. CCLP: Today's meeting with the President will discuss
Fuller
the 4th quarterly report of the Task Force on Women's
Equity, victims of crime legislation, and family violence.
No decisions will be made in today's meeting.
3. Lebanon: The Pentagon will provide guidance to Speakes
McFarlane
regarding today's Post story that Secretary Weinberger
Darman
was "surprised" by the extent of last week's naval gun-
Speakes
fire. Also, the War Powers report is now in circulation;
the section of the report dealing with the redeployment
timetable may still need clarification, however.
4. Health Care: OPD and OMB are currently analyzing
Svahn
Medicare legislation introduced yesterday by Senator
Wright
Kennedy and Representative Gephardt.
5. Central America: Legislation to implement the Commission
McFarlane
report has still not been cleared by the State Department.
Oglesby
However, we expect to have an agreement soon, allowing the
package to be forwarded to the Hill this week.
6. Rehabilitation Act: It was mentioned that the Department
Wright
of Education is urging a veto of this legislation. OMB
Svahn
and OPD will examine the issues involved. The last day
for action on this bill is February 27.
SENIOR STAFF MEETING -- Tuesday, February 14, 1984
A.
Senior Staff Agenda
1. Review President's schedule (attached).
Walhou
into
-- Meetings with Mubarak and King Hussein
Dep.
-- CCLP with the President
-- Easter Seal Poster Child photo
-- Meet with Neil Kinnock
2. Andropov funeral guidance re VP's meeting
with Chernenke (e.g. is he going to explore
possibility of a summit?).
3.
Weinberge
Lebanon- guidance re Post story that Secretary
Weinberger was upset at the extent of US naval
shelling, and ordered that it be more restrained.
Also, reaction to yesterday's War Powers trans-
mittal regarding the Marine redeployment.
4.
Health care- Kennedy and Gephardt have introduced
March"
a bill to help balance the Medicare trust fund by
controlling hospital and doctors' bills. No new
taxes or benefit cuts are involved. It is supported
elderly groups and labor, and opposed by the AMA
and the hospitals. Are we analyzing it?
5. Central America package-- status of efforts to get
this to the Hill.
6. Guidance problems (Speakes).
7. Legislative activity (Oglesby).
8. Warlamen heal
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Tuesday, February 14, 1984
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
9:45 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:30 am
Briefing for Meeting with
Oval Office
(30 min)
President Mubarak of Egypt
(McFarlane)
11:00 am
Meeting with President Mubarak
Oval Office
(60 min)
(McFarlane)
12:00 m
Meeting with President Mubarak
Oval Office
(20 min)
and King Hussein (McFarlane)
12:30 pm
Working Lunch with President Mubarak
State Dining
(75 min)
and King Hussein (McFarlane/Rosebush)
Room
1:45 pm
Departure Statements
Diplomatic
(10 min)
(McFarlane)
Entrance
2:00 pm
Cabinet Council on Legal Policy
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Fuller)
3:00 pm
Photo with Easter Seal Child
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Whittlesey)
3:05 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(55 min)
4:00 pm
Meeting with British Labor Party
Oval Office
(20 min)
Leader, Neil Kinnock (McFarlane)
4:30 pm
Briefing for Sperling Breakfast
Oval Office
(30 min)
(McManus/Speakes)
02/13/84
02/13/84
12:00 noon
Wednesday, February 15
9:00 am
Breakfast with Godfrey Sperling Group
Residence
(60 min)
(McManus/Speakes)
10:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker/Meese/Deaver)
10:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McFarlane)
10:45 am
Crime Prevention Week Ceremony
East Room
(15 min)
(Fuller/Henkel)
11:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
11:45 am
Presentation of Report of 1983
Oval Office
(5 min)
United Way Fund Drive
(Coyne)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Oval Office
(60 min)
1:00 pm
Meeting with Secretary Shultz
Oval Office
(30 min)
1:30 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office/
Remainder of the Afternoon
Residence
Approx.
Speak at Susan B. Anthony
Hall of Flags,
9:15 pm
Birthday Party
U.S. Chamber
(Henkel/Tutwiler)
of Commerce