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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: dlb/bcb
File Folder: JW Coecini Memos, Jul - Dec 1983 [4of 7]
Date: 2/18/98
Cicconi
OA 10793 Box 3
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. AND TYPE
1. memo
JW Cicconi to James A.Baker, III re Ethnic Strategy
9/22/83
D5 00
Recommendations, 3p.
10/18/00
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].
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: dlb/bcb
File Folder: JW Coccini Memos, Jul - Dec 1983 [4of 7]
Date: 2/18/98
OA 10793
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. AND TYPE
1. memo
JW Cicconi to James A.Baker, III re Ethnic Strategy
9/22/83
P5
Recommendations, 3p.
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].
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 7, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SITTMANN
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Jun
SUBJECT:
Hispanic Heritage Week
As follow up to our conversation yesterday, I wanted to outline
how we envision Hispanic events developing next week. Briefly,
the events with Hispanic theme or tie in include the following:
Monday:
Rose Garden ceremony honoring Hispanic
contributions to America's defense.
(proposed)
Tuesday:
Listening session with Hispanic
educators. (proposed)
Wednesday:
CBI kick-off ceremony.
Special press briefing featuring
Hispanic media.
Speech to Republican National
Hispanic Assembly.
Thursday:
No events scheduled or proposed.
Friday:
Drop-by Mexican Embassy in honor of
Diez y Seis. (proposed)
The above events would provide more of an issue orientation to
our Hispanic strategy, with special emphasis on patriotism and
education. In addition, I want to mention the importance of
some sort of event on Friday, Diez y Seis, which is the Mexican
Independence Day. Hispanic Heritage Week is purposely scheduled
in conjunction with this day which is one of celebration akin
to the 4th of July among Mexican-Americans (e.g. a major parade
is being held in Los Angeles). In this regard, a brief visit to
the Mexican Embassy is a gesture that would, no doubt, receive
favorable attention not only among Mexican Americans but also in
the Republic of Mexico. Further, it would provide a nice contrast
with President Carter's refusal to attend a dinner for Lopez
Portillo at the Mexican Embassy.
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SITTMANN
September 7, 1983
PAGE TWO
One final point: Congress is scheduling a series of hearings next
week to focus attention on the Democratic view that Hispanics are
worse off under the Reagan Administration (see attached letter).
This increases the importance of any White House events.
Thanks.
CC: James A. Baker, III
NINETY-EIGHTH CONGRESS
KATIE HALL, IND., CHAIRWOMAN
MICKEY LELAND TEX
JAMES A. COURTER N.J.
MARY ROSE OAKAR. OHIO
WILLIAM E. DANNEMEYER CALIF.
CHARLES E. SCHUMER N.Y.
U.S. House of Representatives
COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION
603 HOB ANNEX I
Hashington, D.C. 20515
TELEPHONE (202) 226-7523
August 26, 1983
Mr. Heriberto Herrera
Deputy Administrator, SBA
1441 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20416
Dear Mr. Herrera:
The Subcommittee on Census and Population, in conjunction
with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, will be holding a series
of hearings to discuss the concerns of the growing American
Hispanic Community. During three days of hearings, six areas of
interest to the Hispanic Population will be addressed. These
hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 13, Wednesday,
September 14 and Thursday, September 15, in the Cannon Caucus
Room, 345. There will be two separate sessions each day; the
morning session will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the
afternoon session will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The hearings will open with a Demographic Overview of the
Hispanic Population on September 13. A discussion of the
inadequacies of the 1980 Census with respect to the Hispanic
Community will be the focus of the morning. On Tuesday
afternoon, the hearing will concentrate on Bilingual Education
and its importance to Hispanics.
On September 14, the morning session will take up the
problem of Central America and how the fate of that region
affects American Hispanics. The Federal Government's neglect of
Hispanic small business will be the focal point of Wednesday
afternoon as the The Hispanic Business Picture is reviewed.
The final morning session will discuss the falling
employment rates in the Hispanic Community and the need for a
jobs bill and a jobs training program. On Thursday afternoon,
reform of the Immigration and Nationality Act will be dicussed
with a focus on the upcoming House debate of the Simpson -
Mazzoli bill.
The witnesses, representing both the public and private
sectors, that will speak at the hearings include: C. Louis
Kincannon, Acting Director, Bureau of Census; Gloria Zamora,
President, National Association of Bilingual Education; Shaw
Smith, Director, Office of Central American Affairs, Department
of State; Heriberto Herrera, Deputy Administrator, Small Business
Administration; Toney Anaya, Governor, State of New Mexico; and,
Mario Obledo, National President, League of United Latin American
Citizens, respectively.
I look forward to your input into these upcoming Hispanic
hearings.
Katie Sincerely, Hall
KATIE HALL
Chairwoman
KH/kej
memos
9/8
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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September 7, 1983
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MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SITTMANN
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Hispanic Heritage Week
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Listening session with Hispanic
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CBI kick-off ceremony.
Special press briefing featuring
Hispanic media.
Speech to Republican National
Hispanic Assembly.
Thursday:
No events scheduled or proposed:
Friday:
Drop-by Mexican Embassy in honor of
Diez y Seis. (proposed)
The above events would provide more of an issue orientation to
our Hispanic strategy, with special emphasis on patriotism and
education. In addition, I want to mention the importance of
some sort of event on Friday, Diez y Seis, which is the Mexican
Independence Day. Hispanic Heritage Week is purposely scheduled
in conjunction with this day which is one of celebration akin
to the 4th of July among Mexican-Americans (e.g. a major parade
is being held in Los Angeles). In this regard, a brief visit to
the Mexican Embassy is a gesture that would, no doubt, receive
favorable attention not only among Mexican Americans but also in
the Republic of Mexico. Further, it would provide a nice contrast
with President Carter's refusal to attend a dinner for Lopez
Portillo at the Mexican Embassy.
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM SITTMANN
September 7, 1983
PAGE TWO
One final point: Congress is scheduling a series of hearings next
week to focus attention on the Democratic view that Hispanics are
worse off under the Reagan Administration (see attached letter).
This increases the importance of any White House events.
Thanks.
CC: James A. Baker, III
after briefing
NOON = HUD, NW Lawn
MEMORANDUM
Amb Phil Sanchez
THE WHITE HOUSE
See Pierce + Bsst See's
Cathi V.
WASHINGTON
Hisp Contractors + Variety
296 RSVP'd "yes
September 7, 1983
expected 400 =
HUD uses
TO:
Faith Ryan Whittlesey
1,000 seat cow ctr in
L'Enfant Plaza
FROM:
Cathi Villalpando
SUBJECT:
National Hispanic Heritage Week - Calendar
September 12, 1983
10 a.m. - ?
White House - Reception
(Tentative)
Rose Garden
Purpose: National Hispanic Heritage Week to
honor Hispanics in the Military, Public
Liaison, Dept. of Defense, and V.A. involved.
10 a.m.
HUD - National Hispanic Heritage Week
Events Begin.
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Cathi Villalpando to participate at Opening
Ceremony.
2 p.m.
Dept. of Treasury - National Hispanic Heritage
Week Event.
(OPL - Regretted invite for morning appearance.
They did not want a substitute).
September 13, 1983
(Tentative)
Briefing for Hispanic Educators.
(If approved, Dept. of Education OPL and NIE
will coordinate schedule)
Place: Dept. of Education or OEOB
10 a.m.
Department of Interior
"Hispanics in the Mainstream: Access and
Opportunities". OPL - provided a speaker since
Villalpando unable to attend.
12 noon
Luncheon
Republican National Hispanic Assembly - (RNHA)
Hyatt Regency - Crystal City
To: Faith Ryan Whittlesey
National Hispanic Heritage Week - - Calendar
September 7, 1983
September 13, 1983 (Cont'd)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
RNHA - Sessions:
"Efforts in Central America"
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
"Women & the GOP"
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Reception honoring Hispanic Appointees.
September 14, 1983
8 a.m.
Second Annual Breakfast in Recognition of
Hispanic Women
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Inc.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Villalpando participating.
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
RNHA - Breakfast
RNHA Leadership Conference Session.
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
CBI Ceremony - White House
11:30 a.m.
Hispanic Press - Catholic Press and Labor
Briefing - White House
Public Affairs Office
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Briefing for Hispanic Evangelicals
Room 450 - OEOB
7 p.m.
RNHA Chairman's Reception
8 p.m.
RNHA Dinner
President Reagan to address.
September 15, 1983
(Hispanic Defense Contrib event)
6:30 p.m.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus - Reception
7:30 p.m.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus - Dinner
Washington Hilton Hotel.
Villalpando invited to sit at table
sponsored by GTE as special guest of
Rita de Martino
Evening (?)
White House State Dinner
President of Portugal
To: Faith Ryan Whittlesey
National Hispanic Heritage Week - Calendar
September 7, 1983
September 16, 1983
Tentative
Presidential Visit to
Mexican Embassy
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
National Council of La Raza
"Open House"
20 F Street N.W.
NINETY-EIGHTH CONGRESS
KATIE HALL IND., CHAIRWOMAN
MICKEY LELAND TEX.
JAMES A COURTER NJ
MARY ROSE OAKAR OHIO
WILLIAM E DANNEMEYER CALIF.
CHARLES E SCHUMER N.Y.
U.S. Douse of Representatives
COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION
603 HOB ANNEX I
Mashington, D.C. 20515
TELEPHONE (202) 226-7523
August 26, 1983
Mr. Heriberto Herrera
Deputy Administrator, SBA
1441 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20416
Dear Mr. Herrera:
The Subcommittee on Census and Population, in conjunction
with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, will be holding a series
of hearings to discuss the concerns of the growing American
Hispanic Community. During three days of hearings, six areas of
interest to the Hispanic Population will be addressed. These
hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 13, Wednesday,
September 14 and Thursday, September 15, in the Cannon Caucus
Room, 345. There will be two separate sessions each day; the
morning session will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the
afternoon session will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The hearings will open with a Demographic Overview of the
Hispanic Population on September 13. A discussion of the
inadequacies of the 1980 Census with respect to the Hispanic
Community will be the focus of the morning. On Tuesday
afternoon, the hearing will concentrate on Bilingual Education
and its importance to Hispanics.
On September 14, the morning session will take up the
problem of Central America and how the fate of that region
affects American Hispanics. The Federal Government's neglect of
Hispanic small business will be the focal point of Wednesday
afternoon as the The Hispanic Business Picture is reviewed.
The final morning session will discuss the falling
employment rates in the Hispanic Community and the need for a
jobs bill and a jobs training program. On Thursday afternoon,
reform of the Immigration and Nationality Act will be dicussed
with a focus on the upcoming House debate of the Simpson -
Mazzoli bill.
The witnesses, representing both the public and private
sectors, that will speak at the hearings include: C. Louis
Kincannon, Acting Director, Bureau of Census; Gloria Zamora,
President, National Association of Bilingual Education; Shaw
Smith, Director, Office of Central American Affairs, Department
of State; Heriberto Herrera, Deputy Administrator, Small Business
Administration; Toney Anaya, Governor, State of New Mexico; and,
Mario Obledo, National President, League of United Latin American
Citizens, respectively.
I look forward to your input into these upcoming Hispanic
hearings.
Katie Sincerely, Hall
KATIE HALL
Chairwoman
KH/kej
9/7
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN HERRINGTON
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Am
SUBJECT:
Hispanic Heritage Week
As you know, the President has proclaimed the
week of September 11 through 17 as Hispanic
Heritage Week. Several Hispanic oriented
events have already been scheduled and others
are under consideration.
Since appointments is one of the major areas
of concentration, it would be helpful if a
few Hispanic appointments could be announced
next week. Are there any such decisions
which could be accelerated for such an
announcement? In this regard the level of
appointment is not necessarily as important
as the indication of forward movement. Thus,
even a few Hispanic nominations to advisory
boards or commissions would be of assistance.
Thanks for your help.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
8 Sept 1983
TO: JAB III
Jose Cano of the GI Forum has
called me, and is anxious to
set up a brief meeting with you
next week. He would bring along
the new head of the organization.
Cano said that you told him in
El Paso that you'd be happy to
do this, and that he should con-
tact me to set it up.
This would mean that you would have
brief meetings next week with both
Cano and Mario Obledo (provided I
get the assurances I've asked for).
These requests occur only because
they are in town for Hispanic
Heritage Week events. While there
should be no need for you to do a
series of such meetings, I think
these two are important. I'll
keep them small, and calling for
as little response as possible
from you (get acquainted/listening
sessions) if you agree to them.
especially given
JC
emphasis next week.
our own Hispanic
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN S. HERRINGTON
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
General Counsel position at the
Department of Transportation.
For your information:
Recently I received a phone call from Chairman Jim Miller
at the Federal Trade Commission. Miller wanted to indicate
his support for David Clanton to be General Counsel at the
Department of Transportation. He said it was his under-
standing that Secretary Dole would also like to name
Clanton to the position.
Miller recognized that Clanton lacks solid Reagan credentials
but feels that he would be a "good match" with Elizabeth Dole
since she has worked with him previously at the Commission.
Miller said that Clanton is a good lawyer; he also stressed
that "on the issues that matter at DOT" Clanton is in tune
with the President's philosophy, and would be both firm and
effective.
Miller concluded by mentioning that he had spoken with Becky
Dunlop on the subject, but was told the position was not open.
(As I understand it, the position has not yet been filled,
though it was agreed that the choice would rest solely with
the WH.) Miller expressed the hope that we would at least
interview Clanton.
CC: James A. Baker, III
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR BARBARA McQUOWN
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI NI lin
SUBJECT:
Resume of Cip Guerra
Attached is the resume of Cip Guerra, a prominent Hispanic
Republican in Texas. Cip has been active on behalf of
party candidates, including the Reagan/Bush ticket, for
quite a long time, and is considered a leader in the
Hispanic community in San Antonio. I would strongly
recommend him for an appropriate advisory board or commis-
sion. Any such appointment would receive favorable notice
in the San Antonio media and would redound to our benefit.
Thanks.
CC: Joe Salgado
CIPRIANO F. GUERRA, JR.
Residence:
Business:
123 Sunrise Drive
415 N. Main Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78228
P.O. Box 1176
(512) 736-3124
San Antonio, TX 78294
(512) 222-0547
CURRENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Consultant to the President, UA-Columbia Cablevision of Texas, Inc.
Chairman, Board of Directors and Acting President, Plaza Bank, N.A.
Vice-President, Hispano-Technica, S.A., Inc.
Board of Directors, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
RECENT EXPERIENCE
October, 1980 to Present: Consultant to the President, UA-Columbia
Cablevision of Texas, Inc. Represent UA-Columbia Cablevision on
all matters dealing with the 21 municipalities, 5 military bases
and 3 counties in which UA-Columbia is constructing and operating
a cable TV system in the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Vice-President, Hispano Technica, S.A., Inc. Hispano-Technica is
a business development, real estate and technical consulting
company composed of three principals and five associates. Special-
izes in matching the talents and experience of retired military
personnel to specific opportunities as diverse as (1) establishing
a hyperbaric chamber of treatment facility (along with related pro-
fessional and management organizations), (2) assisting the Depart-
ment of Health and Human Services in evaluating the medical services
needs of Cuban refugees, (3) obtaining cable TV franchises, as well
as (4) providing real estate broker services for local residential
and commercial real estate transactions.
Chairman, Board of Directors and Acting President, Plaza Bank, N.A.
Plaza Bank, a five year old independent bank with assets of over
$20 million in downtown San Antonio. Small business loans are a
major part of the bank's commercial loan portfolio.
October, 1978 to October, 1980: Vice-President and General Manager,
UA-Columbia Cablevision of Texas, Inc. Put together the necessary
organization to begin construction and operation in the San Antonio
area of what will, for a time, be the largest cable TV system in
the United States.
Continued as Vice-President for Hispano-Technica, S.A., Inc.
CIPRIANO F. GUERRA, JR.
Page -2-
February, 1978 to October, 1978: President, Hispano-Technica, S.A.,
Inc. Under a personal services contract with UA-Columbia Cable-
vision, Inc. succeeded within 9 months in obtaining 17 municipal
cable TV franchises, including the City of San Antonio, and cable
TV agreements in three counties.
July, 1972 to December, 1977: Director, Planning and Community
Development and Associate City Manager for Management Planning.
Designated by City Council as Acting City Manager in case of
incapacitation of the City Manager. Managed Departments of
Finance, Personnel, Purchasing, Planning (including Manpower and
Economic Development), Municipal Courts, Management Services and
Land Division for the City of San Antonio, the ninth largest city
in the United States. (The Associate City Manager title was
abolished in May, 1973). Served as the chairman of ad hoc groups
such as (1) the Farmer's Market redevelopment, (2) the development
of a delapidated housing rehabilitation loans and grants program,
(3) the development of the necessary legal instruments to permit
the City to use Community Development Funds (HUD) for the conver-
sion and renovation of downtown structures into middle income
apartments and condominiums, (4) Manpower planning and management
activities required by the Department of Labor, (5) use of City
property for hotels and public garages and (6) the City's first-
time use of its' power to agree to delayed annexation to further
economic development. Acting City Manager for three months during
City Manager's illness. Cited by the House Appropriations Committee
for having achieved the lowest administrative cost to funds ratio
in the nation for the first three years of the Community Develop-
ment Act programs. During this time, also served as President/
Vice-President, Region 7, Texas Municipal League.
1970 to July 1972: Regional Vice-President (for Texas), National
Economic Development Association (NEDA), a business development
company. While Vice-President of NEDA, responsible for over 100
business loans and contracts. Selected as NEDA Man-of-the-Year
in 1971.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Member, Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System
Member, Foreign Trade Zone Advisory Group, City of San Antonio
Member, Economic Development Council, Greater San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce
Member, Urban Affairs Council Steering Committee, Greater San
Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Member, Board of Directors, Mexican-American Business and Professional
Association
Member, Bexar County Jail Commision
State Parliamentarian, Air Force Association - Texas
Member, World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Director, KPAC, a not-for-profit classical music FM station
CIPRIANO F. GUERRA, JR.
Page -3-
Past Chairman, San Antonio Advisory Board, National Economic
Development Association
Past Member, Governor's Task Force on Bilingual Education
OTHER ACTIVITIES SINCE RETIRING FROM USAF IN 1970
Organized and served as first Chairman of the Board of Mission
Federal Savings and Loan Association, San Antonio, Texas
Provided direction to the group that organized Plaza National
Bank, San Antonio, Texas
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1965 to 1969: Staff Development Engineer for B-1 Bomber and Cruise
Missile at Headquarters, Air Force Systems Command, latter period
Acting Chief, Offensive Strategic Systems Division.
Served short tours in Navy and Army then joined USAF. Flew 100
combat (fighter) missions in Korea. Awarded Distinguished Flying
Cross, Bronze Star and Air Medals. Served nine years as Jet
Fighter Check Pilot and Instructor and as Operations Officer.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
1967 American University, Postgraduate, R & D Management
1961 Air Force Institute of Technology, B.S. Aeronautical Engineering
1949 St. Mary's University, San Antonio, B.S. Biology
PERSONAL DATA
Date of Birth: July 31, 1928
Social Security No.: 456-34-9446
Marital Status: Married, five children
Military Status: Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 9, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI AWC
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Distinguished Industrialists
Bob Michel has recommended that the President meet personally
with a group of "distinguished industrialists" who are adversely
affected by the disparity between the dollar and the Japanese yen.
He asked that such a meeting be held before the President goes
to Japan. Michel suggested that executives from Honeywell, Borg-
Warner, and Caterpillar be included in the group.
Jim Baker asked if you would handle the action on this request.
He suggested, as a first step, that you discuss the matter with
Treasury, and that you then get in touch with Congressman Michel.
Any such meeting should, of course, be closely coordinated with
Treasury and appropriate WH staff.
Thanks.
CC:
Craig Fuller
Ken Duberstein
1200
Michel
give Ed stall
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
Service we really didn't
get the Pres to personally
confront nakasone of Japan
with the disparity between the
Dollar Y the you,
Would it be possible to
have possibly several
disting wisted industrialists
adversily affected to
personally talk to the
Pres about it before hegaes
to Japan.
mpls Honey well
Borg Warner
Caterpillan itc.
ACTION: Whittellay
Trensury
before truch with Michel
Jemeson
IC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE GERGEN
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
in
SUBJECT:
Suggestion for Saturday Radio Speech
As you know, the Job Training Partnership Act takes
effect on October 1. Given the significance of Job
Training Partnership Act as a major accomplishment
of this Administration, it might be appropriate to
consider it as a subject for the President's radio
speech that day.
Thanks.
Jim -
Agreed - That was to
be part of radio speech VOA. last
week whil we moved to make
Have asked FELL to
employment / JTPA the typic In
Oct. 1- -
Thank-
of 9/13/83
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR BARBARA McQUOWN
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI Jim
SUBJECT:
Resume of Paul Hannon
Attached is a resume of Paul Hannon, which was forwarded
to me by Mr. Michael Butler. Mike is a solid Republican,
and was formerly a law partner of Jim Baker's. I do not
know Mr. Hannon, though he seems to have a good deal of
experience in international trade matters.
Thanks.
Backtociccon
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI the
SUBJECT:
Today's Cabinet Meeting
For your information:
Unitary Tax
At today's Cabinet Meeting various arguments were presented to the
President regarding CCEA's unanimous recommendation that the Admin-
istration bar state use of the unitary tax method. Ed Meese, along
with Lee Verstandig, made strong arguments against restricting state
powers to determine methods of taxation (most of the arguments made
were the same as those we discussed at breakfast this morning). As
a result of Ed Meese's statements and the President's subsequent
comments, the Cabinet Council agreed that no steps would be taken to
restrict use of the unitary tax method. Instead, the President said
he would discuss with Governor Thompson et al., the possibility of
working with a group of governors and business representatives to
devise a set of standards to bring uniformity to the system. (There
is probably little likelihood, however, of reaching a consensus on
this issue.)
FSC Extension
On another subject, the President agreed to support legislation
that would extend the Federal Supplemental Compensation (FSC)
Program for 18 months, provided that Congress makes no change in
our 1981 Extended Benefit reforms. It is felt that an 18 month
extension would avoid the political problems and increased costs
which would inevitably result from a sequence of 6 month extensions.
The President agreed further that it be tiered on a 6-8-10 week
basis depending on the severity of unemployment in any given state.
(The present program is tiered on a 8-10-12-14 basis, with signifi-
cantly higher costs.) The President agreed with Secretary Donovan's
recommendation that we also include our proposal for a job voucher
option and a summer youth wage differential; Donovan stated, however,
that these proposals would require a commitment of strong White House
support, perhaps implying that such support was lacking in the past.
CC: Richard G. Darman
Talking Points Against H.R. 5
Coastal and Ocean Block Grants
Major benefitting States are better off financially than the
Federal Government
These six States would receive 52% of the funds in the House
Bill.
- Alaska: Has no general sales and gross receipts tax, has no
corporate income tax, and has a negative individual income
tax. Had cash and security holdings other than insurance
trusts of $16,000 per capita in 1981 ($2.9B in total). Got
$1.6B in rents and royalties in 1981. Pre-recession (1981)
revenues exceeded expenditures by 102%.
- California: Allowed credits for 20% of individual income tax
liability in 1980 and 16% in 1981. Decreased the corporate
income tax in 1981. Got $509M in rents and royalties in 1981.
Received $25M in shared Federal lands receipts in 1981.
Pre-recession (1981) revenues exceeded expenditures by 2%.
- Florida: Has no individual income tax. Revenues in 1981
exceded expenditures by 9%.
- Louisiana: Got $815M in severance taxes and $543M in rents
and royalties in 1981. Revenues in 1981 exceeded expenditures
by 1%.
- New York: Repealed its unincorporated business tax in 1981.
Revenues in 1981 exceeded expenditures by 8%.
- Texas: Has no corporate income tax, or individual income tax.
Got $2,198M in severance taxes and $778M in rents and
royalties in 1981. Revenues in 1981 exceeded expenditures by
18%.
- U.S. Government: Revenues fell short of expenditures in 1981
by 9%. Near term deficits are about $200B per year. Debt is
more than $1 trillion.
September 14, 1983
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
16 Sept 1983
TO: CHRIS HICKS
The attached is per our
conversation. She is
interested in a Spec Asst
job in Dennis Thomas'
office at Treasury.
Thanks for handling this.
Jim Cicconi
-
Sept. 4th
george towne
Dear Jain -
you may remember me from your first
year law section or my brother from
the opposition research he did on
Mark White when he worked on the
Clements for Governorozace this last Season.
Enclosed is a copy of a letter
l have just sent to Mr. Bar.
l hope he will feel he can respond
positively to it.
l will contact you in a few
and maybe you can advise me
days + see what Re dis position at is
that time. thank you,
Rita Solon
(ENCLOSED IS A RESUME FYI.)
copy
September 1, 1983
James A. Baker III
Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Baker:
By introduction, I am Rita Solon, from Dallas, Texas. During the
campaign, I worked with Martin Anderson's Policy Development division
in it's efforts to send fast paced research to the Reagan plane. I
also worked as an issue press aide with Jim Brady during the
transition.
I write at this time to appeal for your assistance. I have been
seeking a position in the Administration since a thirty day
appointment at the White House expired in March 1981, three months
into the Administration.
The first hurdle I hit that proved to have a chilling effect on
my prospects was Dave Gergen telling me that "anyone with past
Democratic experience does not deserve a job in the White House". Mr.
Brady tried to help me straighten out this situation. Four days
before Mr. Brady's accident, he told me that he had talked to Mr.
Baker who said that if I was "a Mexican from Texas", then I was "okay".
Unfortunately things never worked out. Next I am told that a Memo was
seen passing through Wendy Borchart's office on White House stationery
claiming that I was a "Kennnedy spy" and there was need to get me "out
of the White House". All this predicated, as nearly as I can figure,
on my past Democratic involvement.
Early on I was advised to remove from my resume all pre-1978
Democratic involvement. The gap would have been obvious and besides,
I was not ashamed of my political involvement. I am the product of an
old Texas family in a one party state and did not meet an ideological
Republican who took the time to talk ideology till 1978. In addition,
I reasoned that it would be obvious that we did not become the party
of the majority without people crossing the line. This reasoning did
not sell well.
The next hurdle I hit ( and I can document this ) was that for an
entire year I continued to drop off resumes and have letters of rec-
ommendation sent to Presidential personnel. Still as of August, 1982
I HAD NO FILE. Continuely I had been told not to go to the agencies
but to "cooperate" with Presidential Personnel. When I strayed from
this advice, I never got further than the "very fine resume, we'll
sure keep it on file". Also I never got a call from Presidential
Personnel.
At this point I am very upset- there is hardly a year left of
this term. I am anxious to solidify not only my party switch but my
campaign and transition involvement. It hardly seems to have
sustained meaning without the continuity of working in the
Administration.
Recently, three things have happened that further aggrevate my
frustration.
1)
I was called in by the Albosta Committee last week.
From the questioning it was clear that someone had
mentioned me as a possible Democratic/Kennedy spy.
When asked why I did not have a job with the
Administration and whether I wanted one, I did not
know what to answer.
2)
In the course of the last few weeks, I have been called
by reporters asking me if as a campaign worker, I knew
about the debate papers and the "intelligence
operation" during the campaign. After asking if I was
with the Administration and ascertaining that I was
not, they asked why not and if I would like to be.
Last week, the day after the my Albasto hearing, I was
called and asked if "as a Hispanic women, a former
Democrat and former campaign worker who never got a
job", wasn't I"disgruntled" with the Administration. I
said no, I currently had my own company and was pleased
and hung up.
3)
Lastly, it has come to my attention that in Austin I am
being used as an example of how this Administration
treats young hispanic women who switched parties, even
if they did work on the campaign in a substantive area.
(It apparently was pointed out that people who worked
on the ethnic part of the campaign were never properly
taken care of.) To make matters worse, a few weeks ago
I was asked by the Texas Land Commissioner (who ran the
Krueger for U.S. Senate race, my final Democratic
involvement) to return to the Texas party, that they
needed me and that "all sins would be forgiven" on the
assumption that surely by this time I'd had enough.
Also, ironically enough, since working for Reagan, I
have had one job offer, an unsolicited offer from a
Democratic Congressman to join his staff.
I have remained patient, even at one point fearing that I might
be a raving incompetent. But, that is not so, I did some very good,
hard work during the campaign and transition. I have remained loyal
and continue to believe that my transfer to this party and my work for
Reagan-Bush was a necessary decision if this country was to survive.
My party switch was ideological (this party reflected what I believed,
I never switched ideas) and it has involved abuse from my former
colleagues, sacrifice and setbacks. Please keep in mind that politics
is my life and it has been the source of much of my professional life.
Time is growing short and if I am to ever be a part of this
Administration, I can not afford to trip over the same hurdle time and
again.
Recently a friend on the Hill was asked to recommend someone for
a position at Treasury and my name was forwarded. It is a Special
Assistant (International) slot at the Department of Treasury. It
would be a fine position and I have asked to be considered a candidate
based on my current work with investments and international trade.
Two months have passed and I fear this too may prove an unfruitful
investment of my time and effort, and frankly, I do not have any more
time. My campaign involvement won't do it alone. I need a mentor.
I ask two favors of you:
1) A note of recommendation from you to Mr. W. Dennis Thomas,
Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at Treasury,
asking him to give me serious consideration.
2) In the event that the above is a failed venture, I would
like your assistance and continued assistance in helping me
to be seriously considered and forwarded by the
Administration's representatives in the Departments,
especially the Treasury. I am willing to serve the
Administration in any worthy capacity and only ask help in
making sure I am not sent to the back of the line again.
I know there is a place for me in this Administration. I have
never doubted it. I just need help in shaking the tree so that a
position may be found. I also need someone to stick by me till the
goal is accomplished.
I can think of nothing more frustrating than feeling the need to
bring this to your attention. I still feel there should have been
some system whereby I could have secured a position on my own and on
the basis of what I now offer you: my loyalty and my proven service as
a campaign and transition staff member. For me the worse thing that
could happen is to have taken my licks for my party switch and then
look back on my entire Reagan-Bush experience knowing that I never had
the opportunity to be a part of the Administration.
Sincerely
Rith Solon
Rita Solon
1832-35th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
Bad ground FYI
RITA ST. MARIE SOLON
1832-35th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 338-1421
OBJECTIVE:
A staff position with a congressional office or committee dealing
with policy matters either as a "generalist" or in such specialized
areas as international finance and trade, energy, and commerce or
position entailing press or public relations duties.
SKILLS:
Fast-paced research as evidenced in my experience with the Reagan
campaign Policy Development staff. Ability to swiftly digest and
master technical materials as displayed in work with issues before
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Ability to balance both
the substantive and the political considerations of an issue as
demonstrated by duties performed as the Issue Press Aide for the
President-Elect's transition staff. Ability to interface with
various interest groups in order to gain concessions and agreement.
EXPERIENCE:
SOLON AND ASSOCIATES: Private consulting in three distinct areas;
political, international trade, and venture capital investments.
August 1981
Political: involvement in 1982 races in areas of fund raising,
to Present
political research, and FEC compliance. International trade:
association with the Aries Group (trade consultants). Produced
quotes, arranged distribution of import products and letters of
credit, and matched interested parties in export/import ventures
dealing with caviar, wood products and housing construction.
Venture capital: digested and disseminated materials for pre-
senation to potential investors. Capital investment interest in
the areas of new start ups and venture capital expansion in high-
tech industries and the entertainment industry.
May 1981 to
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION: Congressional and Public
August 1981
Information Specialist. Reagan political appointee working with
inquiries related to the technical and economic aspects of hydro-
electric and electric utility regulation. Digested technical
reports and hearings for use by Commissioners on the financial
health of the utility industry.
March thru
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: Staff Assistant working with
April 1981
the initial responses going out under the President's signature
to local government and private sector correspondents. Directed
selected materials to OMB for use in a fraud and waste project.
DURATION OF
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT: Issue Aide, Press Department.
TRANSITION
Assisted Press Secretary James Brady with factual information to
aid answering issue-oriented questions from the press. Briefings
on the Cabinet selection process and a special project with the
foreign policy staff on topics related to the President-Elect's
trip to Mexico complimented standard press aide duties.
DURATION OF
REAGAN-BUSH CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE: Policy Analyst, Office of Policy
GENERAL
Development. Prepared fast-paced research for the Reagan Tour.
ELECTION
Assisted Domestic Advisor Martin Anderson, Issue-Press Advisor James
Brady (direct supervisors) and speechwriters and other advisors aboard
the Reagan plane with any information requested. Onus being on the
need for complete accuracy and reliability, as well as speed. Visited
selected congressmen as the Reagan representative in order to discuss
issues and receive advice.
JANUARY 1979 JOHN CONNALLY FOR PRESIDENT COMMITTEE: Office of the Treasurer,
to APRIL 1980 Special Assistant. Supervised the computerization and the quality
controls involved in compliance with Federal Election laws concerning
contributions. Acted as Liaison with Legal Counsel on matters of an
administrative or compliance nature. Later traveled with family
members and the candidate performing standard field duties such as
scheduling, candidate and press advance and fund raising.
CLAY AND SOLON: Law firm, paralegal functions. (1977 to 1979)
DALLAS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE (1977)
KDFW-TV (CBS): Intern from SMU. (1973)
FOSTER ASSOCIATES, Economic consulting firm: Collected energy
publications used by oil industry defense counsel in the FTC
antitrust suit. (1974)
Ursuline Academy of Dallas 1971
Southern Methodist University 1973, 2 years
Audited two years of law school, details on request.
University of Texas: Contracts, Torts, Property,
Constitutional Law, Federal Procedures, Legal
Research and Writing. (1974)
Harvard Law School: Family Law, Conflicts Antitrust,
Corporations, Administrative Law, Local Government Law,
Income Taxation, Legal History Seminar and Jurisprudence.
(1975)
REFERENCES AND WRITING SAMPLES ON REQUEST
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
19 September 1983
TO: FAITH WHITTLESEY
Per JAB, no objection to
the attached provided it
is closely coordinated
with NSC and appropriate
WH offices.
Thanks.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 4, 1983
MEMORANDUM TO: JOHN TILLER
FROM:
Morton C. Blackwell
SUBJECT:
Central American Briefings
This is to confirm our conversation of yesterday
pursuant to Mrs. Whittlesey's request that you work to
set up a series of briefings regarding Central American
policy.
Her idea is that you would undertake to arrange with
the appropriate Administration officials briefings for:
1. White House and EOB staff, which should be
cleared through Jim Baker's Office.
2. Presidential Appointees and appropriate
Schedule C staff in other Departments and
Agencies, which should be coordinated through
Craig Fuller's Office.
3. Members of Congress and their staffs,
coordinated through Ken Duberstein.
4. Appropriate State and local government
officials which should be coordinated through
Rick Neal in Lee Verstanding's Office.
You should work closely with Dolf Droge on this. He
is in charge of providing our speakers and briefers. Joyce
Thomann will help you reserve appropriate rooms in our complex.
I would think that the invitations to the briefings should
come not from the Office of Public Liaison, but from Lee
Verstanding with respect to the State and local officials,
Jim Baker with respect to White House and EOB personnel, etc.
This will lighten our administrative load considerably.
I will be happy to assist in every way and look
forward to chatting with you frequently as the series
progresses.
MCB:jet
CC: Faith Ryan Whittlesey
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 19, 1983
TO: JAB III
RE: OCS Legislation
A bill is being considered on the
Hill that would set up block grants
to allow states to share in revenue
generated by oil and gas leases on
the outer continental shelf. The
heaviest pressure for such a bill
is, predictably, coming from
coastal states.
OMB has sent a statement of opposi-
tion to the Hill, with the concur-
rence of CCNRE (which discussed the
issue several months ago).
I thought you should be aware of
this since it could develop into
a political issue. Please note
the attached sheet for a listing
of the key states benefitting from
the OCS legislation.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
19 Sept 1983
TO: JAB III
For your information:
Jacques Torczyner called from New
York, and asked that I convey to
you the following--
-- The President's standing in the
Jewish community is improving,
and right now he looks strong
for reelection.
-- John Glenn's speech to the
Foreign Policy Assn was not
taken seriously among Jews:
they felt it was too big a
flip-flop on issues such as
the status of Jerusalem.
-- Glenn is, however, perceived
as the leading Demo candidate
by the Jewish community.
Also, Torczyner said that he can
see results from our Hispanic effort
in the NY Puerto Rican community.
He also said we seem to have
worried Demo Hispanics like Cong.
Bob Garcia (D-NY).
JC
Je: Showthin to
Thanks HBI
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
you
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SUBJECT:
Spousal Contributions to IRA's
At the recent meeting on women's issues convened by Mike Deaver,
much discussion centered on whether to increase the amount a
couple can contribute to an IRA when only one of them has market
earnings. Currently such a couple filing a joint return can
invest a maximum of $2,250 (if both have market earnings the
maximum is $4,000). Though the President previously decided
not to increase the $2,250 limit, the group recommended that the
President have an opportunity to reconsider the issue. As a
result, a decision memo has been prepared and will be sent in
shortly.
The main argument for increasing the maximum is that the lower
limit of $2,250 discriminates against non-working spouses (mainly
housewives). Increasing the maximum to $4,000 per couple (re-
gardless of whether both have earnings) would eliminate the dis-
parity, but would cost the Treasury $500 million per year in
lost revenue. Another argument against the proposal is that the
bulk of the benefits would go to the higher income brackets:
Treasury statistics show that those couples in middle and lower
income groups simply cannot afford to set aside $4,000 per year
in an IRA.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Postal Rates
Earlier this year we received information that the U.S.
Postal Service expects a deficit in 1984, and thus plans
to ask for a rate increase early next year.
Sen. Ted Stevens had previously expressed concern to Jim
Baker about the possibility of a 1984 postal rate increase,
and said his concern is shared on the Hill.
Is such an increase still likely?
Thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
the
SUBJECT:
Telephone Rate Legislation
Attached is some information forwarded by AT&T Chairman
Charles Brown regarding telephone rate legislation cur-
rently being considered on the Hill. The material was
prepared as an outgrowth of a meeting between Mr. Brown
and Jim Baker. I might add that JAB has also heard
expressions of concern from Howard Baker and Paul Laxalt
on this issue.
Events seem to be moving quickly in Congress; thus there
is a need not only for speed in Cabinet Council consid-
eration of the issue, but also for the discussion to
occur within the framework of current realities on the
Hill.
Thanks.
CC: Richard G. Darman
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 22, 1983
TO:
CRAIG FULLER
FROM:
JIM CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Laws Affecting Cottage Industry
The attached material was given to Jim Baker by the President
with the request that we check into it.
It is forwarded to you for appropriate handling.
Thank you.
Cottage Connection
The National Association For The Cottage Industry
PO Box 14460, Chicago, Illinois 60614
312/472-8116
AUGUST 3, 1983
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: AUDREY BENDER
FROM THE COTTAGE OF
CORALEE SMITH KERN
312/472-8116
RIGHT TO WORK FROM HOME BEING THREATENED
A Legislative Watchdog Committee is being organized in Washington,
D.C. August 9th, 1983 at 12:00 noon, at The Hyatt Regency Washington on
Capitol Hill, it was announced by Coralee Smith Kern, Director of The
National Association for The Cottage Industry, publisher of the "Mind
Your Own Business at Home" newsletter, and a successful at-home busi-
ness woman.
The worksteader's right to work at home has been threatened in
many states with laws and/or amendments to the Industrial Home Work
Act of the 30's. These laws could eventually be expanded to create
a blockade to all home-based service and product businesses, including
the Electronic Cottage. Laws relative to home sewing activities,
crafts, jewelry, and toy making have already passed in 18 states, and
the concern of the Cottage Industry is that this could become a grave
problem in other areas for the at-home entrepreneur.
In the last few years there has been a rebirth of the whole cot-
tage industry with professionals, i.e., attorneys, accountants, con-
sultants and others, beginning to work from home
.some for conve-
nience, others because of high office rentals or to break away from
- more -
"News Release"
RIGHT TO WORK FROM HOME BEING THREATENED/ ADD ONE
the monotony of commuter travel.
Economic analysts in the country estimate there are approximately
ten million persons with product and service businesses working from
their homes in this country. And, this number is expected to increase
to fifteen million in the next seven years.
"Since the national, local and state labor laws must be obeyed by
all those who have their own business," said Ms. Kern, "we believe we
must of necessity keep careful watch on what is and will be happening
in our legislative bodies over the next few years."
Coralee Kern will ask Ray Donovan, Secretary of Labor, to hold
public hearings across the country to lift the 40 year old Federal
Regulation that currently forbids work at home in six traditional
crafts: embroidery, womens' clothing (mens' clothing is OK), handker-
chiefs, buttons and buckles, jewelry, gloves and mittens.
For further information on the Washington meeting or meetings
planned for Spokane and Seattle-Tacoma, Washington, Milwaukee, Wis-
consin; Los Angeles, California; and Atlanta, Georgia contact Coralee
Smith Kern at 312/472-8116.
####
Coralee Smith Kern will be available for interviews August 8 through
August 12, 1983 in Washington, D.C. at The Hyatt Regency Washington
on Capitol Hill.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 22, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
JAMES W. CICCONI
Jim
SUBJECT:
Ethnic Strategy Recommendations
The following are my comments and recommendations regarding
the proposals in part D of Faith Whittlesey's memo:
1. RNC Polling: This type of data has already
been compiled to some extent with a breakdown by
religion. A more specific ethnic breakdown could
be helpful with regard to certain issues and
policy concerns but my layman's view is that it
would be less useful in general polling.
2. Ethnic Liaisons: I have serious concerns
about the idea of setting up designated interest
group liaisons in each agency. Though it would
clearly be helpful in a political sense, there is
no way to justify an "ethnic liaison" and not
also a liaison for women, Hispanics, etc. ad in-
finitum. (In fact, we have not proceeded with a
Hispanic agency liaison system for this precise
reason.) An alternative is for the WH ethnic
liaison (Linas Kojelis) to quietly set up a system
of contacts in each agency with the help of our
political liaisons. The purpose would be to make
certain that the agencies are responsive to a WH
ethnic strategy.
3. "Ethnic Concerns" in the Rule-Making Process:
There is probably very little to be achieved by
doing this, and in a legal sense it would be very
hazardous. Ethnics are not a protected class with-
in the context of Supreme Court decisions, and ar-
guably could not be treated as such in the rule-
making process without creating grounds for legal
challenge. Further, "ethnic concerns" on minority
issues could, in many cases, actually conflict with
the concerns of protected classes. This is real
"slippery slope": we could cause ourselves serious
legal and political problems with little possibility
of offsetting political gain.
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
RE:
Ethnic Strategy
Page Two
4. Appointments: We should indeed proceed with
a compilation of ethnic appointments for selec-
tive release, and should also undertake efforts
to appoint ethnics to a few more visible Adminis-
tration positions.
5. "Multi-Ethnic" WH Events: In general, the
list of suggested events is sound. I would be
cautious, though, about lumping a variety of
ethnic groups together in particular events
(such as luncheons or general policy briefings);
we should do so only where there is clearly a
common interest among the various groups. To
throw Chinese or even Italians, into the same WH
event with Poles simply dilutes the political
impact within those particular ethnic communities.
It would be far better to treat Poles as Poles:
not as part of some amorphous coalition of
"ethnics" (more on this point at the end of the
memo).
6. Ethnic Drive: This idea, which suggests a
Presidential trip devoted primarily to ethnic
events, is simply a different form of the "schedule
concentration" strategy we have employed regarding
education and Hispanics. It is sound because it
forces the media to report our basic political
message (which would, of course, be lost with a
lesser concentration of events). This could be
accomplished in a variety of ways, including, but
not limited to, a Presidential trip.
7. Consultations: This is a good suggestion in
principle. Its implementation would, of course,
have to occur on a case-by-case basis.
8. First Lady Participation: This could be very
helpful to the Administration with a variety of
groups, not just ethnics. If the First Lady agrees
to do this, we should work into it gradually with
primary focus on cultural and youth events (including
drug treatment programs in ethnic communities).
9. State Dinners: The Social Office is apparently
already working with OPL to include leaders of ethnic
organizations and communities in State dinners. This
should be encouraged and extended to other consti-
tuencies.
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
RE:
Ethnic Strategy
Page Three
10. Congressional Task Force on Ethnic Concerns:
This group of Republican representatives has
asked for a meeting with the President to discuss
a coordinated ethnic strategy. If the meeting is
confined to issue concerns, I would suggest it be
scheduled. However, the President should not be
expected to involve himself in a political strategy
session.
One final suggestion: it is important that an "ethnic strategy"
remain a political concept on our part--a tool to guide our
decision-making. We should not, however, allow Poles, Italians,
Asians, Greeks, et al. to feel that they are being lumped to-
gether. Much of our appeal will be focused on each group's
pride in its particular heritage and culture. It is an appeal
to identifiable ethnic communities and not to ethnics who have
become more scattered geographically. Thus, an ethnic strategy
should truly consist of separate sub-strategies for each major
group. The initial goal is for such groups to feel that the
President is paying attention to the particular concerns of
their community and the contributions of their culture.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR STAFF
FROM:
JAMES CICCONI
two
SUBJECT:
Senior Staff Meeting
There will be no senior staff meeting on Monday,
September 26, due to the President's trip to New York.
Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JOE SALGADO
FROM:
JIM CICCONI
SUBJECT:
Resume of Gary L. Widman
The attached resume was forwarded to me at the suggestion
of a friend. Mr. Widman is interested in the position of
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Conservation and
Renewable Energy.
I would appreciate any consideration you might give him
for the position -- he seems to have some impressive
credentials.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR MIKE BAROODY
FROM:
JIM CICCONL I ANIC
SUBJECT:
Presidential Interview with Spanish Today Magazine
Following is my suggested answer to question No. 1 of the Spanish Today interview:
Q.
Mr. President, it is said that you are courting Hispanic votes; is it true?
A.
Unfortunately, many people insist on viewing any action I take in this area
as being political. I happen to feel that the Hispanic community in this
country which really consists of separate communities of Cuban Americans,
Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and others -- has for too long been ignored
and taken for granted by those in Washington. I worked closely with the
Hispanic community when I was governor of California. I campaigned among
Hispanics and received their support in 1976 and 1980, and I am determined
that the Hispanic community's concerns will be heard and addressed by my
Administration. I am trying to ensure that through meetings with Hispanic
leaders on a wide range of issues, and by getting out into Hispanic com-
munities wherever I can. We are also bringing large numbers of Hispanics
into the Administration to manage and help set policy. These efforts did
not just start recently; they have been a constant throughout my public
life. As President, I met with Hispanic leaders my first month in office
to hear their views, and those types of meetings have gone on throughout
my term. Unfortunately, the media has only now started paying attention.
cc: Cathi Villalpando
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM:
MIKE BAROODY
MS
SUBJECT:
QUESTIONS SUBMITTED FOR PRESIDENTIAL
RESPONSE FROM CRUZADA SPANISH PUBLICATIONS
The attached questions have been submitted to us for
Presidential response. We are currently drafting answers to
those marked by a check.
I would like to have your thoughts on any and all of the
questions, but especially question number 1.
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QUESTIONS TO PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN FOR AN INTERVIEW
WITH SPANISH TODAY MAGAZINE.
1) ST: Mr. President, it is said that your are courting
Hispanic votes; is it true?
2) There is a proposed coalition between Blacks and
Hispanics to vote as a block in the 1984 election. How
do you see this coalition? Will it hurt you electorally?
?
3) This is a two-fold question: Mr. President, are you
planning to hire more Hispanics for your Administration?
Will you name a Hispanic to your second-term Cabinet if
you are re-elected in 1984?
4) Mr. President, some Hispanic leaders accuse you of
being insensitive to the needs of Hispanics in our country;
What is your answer to that?
5) Unemployment, education, housing, medical care; these
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are some of the areas where Hispanics lag behind. What is
your Administration doing to alleviate this situation?
6) Mr. President, you said recently that Hispanics who are
making it in the business world, "are building a better
America for all of us. 11 What is your Administration doing
to help Hispanics succeed in the business world?
(continued)
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QUESTIONS TO PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH
SPANISH TODAY MAGAZINF
-page two
7) Education is definitely a way up for Hispanics, maybe
the only way; however, Mr. President, due to budget cuts,
funds to help minority students are very limited. Is your
Administration planning to do something specific to help
Hispanic students get the college money they need?
8) It is said that this is the decade of the Hispanic.
Mr. President, do you think that Hispanics can integrate
fully to American society without having to resort to
violence to demand their rights?
9) Mr. President, what do you consider the most important
contribution of Hispanics to our country?
10) Mr. President, you are asking Hispanics everywhere to
help you present to Americans the truth of Central America.
What is that truth? Aren't you really asking Hispanics to
be partisans to your way of viewing things in that region?
11) One of the most frequent complaints of Hispanic-
American countries is that American Ambassadors do not
speak Spanish and are not truly knowledgeable in Hispanic
history and culture. Mr. President, will you take in
consideration those two areas when nominating future
ambassadors to Spanish-speaking countries?
12) Latin American unity is a dream, now forgotten in a
region assailed by political upheaval, social changes, and
economic depression. Nevertheless, Mr. President, are you
in favor of a Conference of all American Presidents to
revive the old dream that may prove to be the only solution
(continued)
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QUESTIONS TO PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH
SPANISH TODAY MAGAZINE
-page three
12) (continues) --to Latin American perrenial problems?
Would you take the initiative for such a meeting?
13) Are you going to insist that Cuba takes back the
criminals sent through Mariel, and if Castro keeps ignoring
American demands, are you prepared to take stronger measures
to see that this situation is finally resolved. What would
those measures be?
14) Mr. President, are we losing the battle against drug-
turner
traffickers? What else can be done to stop or reduced
considerably the amount of illegal drugs come in from South
America?
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15) What is the official position of your Administration
regarding illegal immigrants living and working in our
country?
16) Are you in favor of Puerto Rico becoming our fifty-first
state?
17) There is a trend all over the country to go back to
basics in school. You have also expressed definite views
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along this line in your recent speeches on education. Does
this mean that teaching of foreign languages such as Spanish
should disappear from curriculums, thus reverting a trend
that began back in 1957 after the launching of the first
Soviet Sputnik?
(continued)
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QUESTIONS TO PRESIDENT REAGAN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH
SPANISH TODAY MAGAZINE
-page four
18) Mr. President, what do you think about bilingual
education?
19) Mr. President, are you in favor of officially declaring
Spanish our second national language?
?
20) To conclude this interview, Mr. President, may we have
from you a few words in Spanish?
INTERVIEW TO BE PUBLISHED
IN SPANISH TODAY MAGAZINE
ANDRES RIVERO, EDITOR
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1983
TO: FAITH WHITTLESEY
JAB agrees that we should support
this legislation and has passed
that word to Ken Duberstein (who
had also suggested we lend our
support).
As I understand it, Ed Meese will
be discussing this issue at his
Management Meeting today. I've
made sure he is aware of JAB's
views.
Thanks.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY
FRJ
SUBJECT:
Church Audit Procedures Bill
As Ken Duberstein has advised, on Friday, September 30, 1983,
there will be a Senate hearing on S. 1266 (H.R. 2977),
sponsored by Senator Grassley (R-Ia) and Congressman Mickey
Edwards respectively. There are 70 co-sponsors in the House,
both liberals and conservatives including Congressman Tony
Hall (D-Oh), Ron Dellums (D-Ca), and most of the leaders of
the Black Caucus are also co-sponsors.
This procedural bill will not change the substantive law
with respect to IRS investigations of churches. At present,
there are no congressional guidelines regarding IRS inves-
tigations and this bill attempts to cure that problem.
Some of the main procedural changes are:
-- IRS must give specific details of its concerns about
a church before an investigation gets underway.
--
IRS must provide for a conference with the church,
giving it the opportunity to respond prior to an
investigation.
--
IRS must complete an investigation within one year.
There would be a three year statute of limitations
on assessment of taxes.
Those testifying or submitting testimony in support of the
bill on Friday of this week are: The National Council of
Churches, the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE),
the New York American Civil Liberties Union, Moral
Majority and The Christian Voice.
The only negative testimony on Friday is to be from the
IRS. There is concern that if the IRS testifies against
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September 27, 1983
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the Church Audit Procedures Bill that the Administration
will be publicly labeled as being opposed to it. There is
very rarely any legislative issue where both the liberal
and conservative segments of the religious community are
in agreement. This is one of those rare instances and it
could be very damaging to the President unless one or
both of the following actions are taken very quickly this
week: 1) the White House issue a public statement in
support of the Church Audit Procedures Bill, or 2) the
IRS withdraw from testifying on Friday or at least tone
down its testimony.
CC: Edwin Meese
Michael Deaver
David Stockman
Ken Duberstein
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 19, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER
EDWIN MEESE
MICHAEL DEAVER
DAVE STOCKMAN
FAITH WHITTLESEY
THRU:
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
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D.
FROM:
M. B. OGLESBY, JP
who
SUBJECT:
Church Audit Procedures Act
On May 11, 1983, Congressman Mickey Edwards (R-OK), with a group
of bipartisan co-sponsors, introduced H.R. 2977, the Church
Audit Procedures Act. The legislation amends the Internal
Revenue Code to improve IRS procedures concerning investigations
and audits of churches. The bill is supported by such diverse
groups as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the
National Association of Evangelicals, the New York Civil Lib-
erties Union (ACLU-affiliate), the Moral Majority and Christian
Voice.
Congressman Edwards has been seeking an Administration
endorsement of this legislation. The office of Tax Policy at
the Treasury Department has recommended Administration op-
position to H.R. 2977. Treasury officials are scheduled to
testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on September
30, and will convey the position developed by the Office of Tax
Policy unless the decision is reversed prior to that time.
The Church Audit Procedures Act has the endorsement of many
conservative supporters of the President and of his core
constituency in the conservative movement. Interestingly, the
bill also has the support and has been co-sponsored by Members
as liberal as George Crockett (D-MI) and Ron Dellums (D-CA).
Because this legislation is supported by such diverse groups and
by Members from all parts of the political spectrum, I hope that
we can review our position and avoid the probable adverse
reaction from some of our friends in the Congress.
Guidance, pls.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM:
James Cicconi i Ave ANC
SUBJECT:
Court Decision on Planned Parenthood's
Participation in the Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC)
According to the Justice Department, the question of whether
we should appeal the court decision including Planned Parent-
hood in the CFC is now moot. Yesterday, the US Attorney's
Office entered into a settlement of the case. Under its terms,
the government agreed not to appeal the decision in return for
the plaintiffs' agreement not to seek court costs or attorneys'
fees. There was a need for speed because the CFC begins today.
The government decided to settle the case, and not appeal, for
several reasons. First and foremost, they felt the case was
a "sure loser." Planned Parenthood was excluded on the basis
of some technical audit requirements which were not evenly
applied to all participants. They argued that they were
being singled out, and then Don Devine largely admitted the
truth of that statement in a newspaper interview (DOJ was
vigorously pursuing the case till that point). Second, the
district court had issued a temporary restraining order, and
this is virtually not appealable; thus, even if we won an
appeal, the TRO would still have allowed Planned Parenthood
to participate in the CFC this year. Third, DOJ is pursuing
a separate appeal regarding the rules for next year's CFC,
a case which should ultimately settle the issue.
CC: James A. Baker, III
Lee Atwater
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
FROM:
JAMES CICCONI Air
SUBJECT:
Corps of Engineers Permits for Texas Port Project
The attached was given to me by Tirso del Junco. Could someone please
check the facts on this matter with the Corps of Engineers, and then
forward that information to Tirso? (Needless to say, this inquiry is
purely informational).
Thanks.
EPUBLICAN PARTY
OF NUECES COUNTY
GENE SEAMAN
4433 Gollihar
Chairman
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(512) 854-6661
September 12, 1983
Dr. Tirso del Junco, Chairman
Republican National Hispanic Assembly
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Dr. del Junco,
Thank you very much for an excellent RNHA state convention
in San Antonio this past weekend. I am hard-pressed to think of
any Republican event at which I've been SO graciously welcomed
and treated. It was, indeed, a pleasure to attend the convention
and I hope that the spirit of unity shown there will continue to
grow in the months ahead.
We Republicans here in Nueces County deeply appreciate the
RNHA's unanimous endorsement of the 7,000-job project known as
Baker's Port. Our extensive work to secure the needed construc-
tion permits from the Corps of Engineers is part of our efforts
as 'working partners' with the Administration and the private
sector to bring these jobs to the unemployed workers of South
Texas. Baker's Port will employ 7,000 people immediately (upon
permit issuance) over a 4-year construction period, thus elimina-
ting 32% of the unemployment in Nueces County. It will employ
3,500 to 5,000 people, thereafter, to operate on a full-time
basis.
Unfortunately, we still have not received the needed per-
mits. Each day that passes without the permits costs the dev-
elopers of Baker's Port $19,500, per day, in principle and in-
terest. That is the equivalent of 1 year's wages for a South
Texan willing to work; and after 20 months of delay, that
amounts to $11,700,000 in lost wages to our local economy. Need-
less to say, these delays must not continue.
With the constant Democrat charges of "insensitivity" by the
Administration, we cannot pass up this Great Opportunity for
Progress (GOP) by overlooking Baker's Port as a major political
issue in South Texas. The Democrats have been absolutely silent
on Baker's Port as a majority, while we have collected over
1,000 Hispanic signatures on a pro-Baker's Port petition and
presented them to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the August
4th public hearing. Texas Governor Mark White, who is seeking
the Democrats' vice-presidential nomination, refused to support
Baker's Port and the jobs it will bring; while Senator John
Tower has actively supported Baker's Port and our efforts on its
behalf. And our District Committeeman, Dr. Roger Johnson, brief-
ly mentioned it to President Reagan last month during a private
meeting. We Republicans must succeed in obtaining the needed
permits; and to do so will provide a great example of Administra-
tion and Party "job sensitivity" for us to exploit in the next
election, which may well be won or lost in Texas.
It is for these reasons, as well as for all the people of
South Texas who need jobs, that I am appealing to you for help.
Please take a copy of the enclosed RNHA resolution to President
Reagan and emphasize the many political advantages to him, his
Administration, our Party, and our people. Ask him to cut through
the bureacratic red tape and get the permits to us as soon as
possible. Baker's Port can serve as a classic example of the
cooperation between the private sector of the economy and an
Administration that is sensitive to the needs of the working
people in America.
Again, thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Son
TOM KNIGHT,
Executive Director
TLK/bmk
enclosures
EPUBLICAN PARTY
OF NUECES COUNTY
GENE SEAMAN
4433 Gollihar
Chairman
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(512) 854-6661
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the RNHA is fully supportive of the Administration's
efforts to restore jobs to unemplowed Americans, and
Whereas, the RNHA and the Republican Party are working part-
ners in these efforts, and
Whereas, the proposed project known as Baker's Port, an off-
shore oil rig service facility on Nueces Bay, will employ 7,000
people over 4 years to build, and 3,500 to 5,000 thereafter to
operate, and
Whereas, this project will eliminate 32% of the unemployment
in Nueces and San Patricio counties, Texas, and
Whereas, each day that passes without the required construc-
tion permits from the U.S. Corps of Engineers costs the developers
of Baker's Port $19,500 per day, the equivalent of 1 year's wages
for a South Texan willing to work, and
Whereas, the Governor of Texas and the Democrat Party refuse
to support and work for these much needed jobs, and
Whereas, the Republican Party of Nueces County has collected
over 1,200 Hispanic signatures on a Baker's Port petition and
presented them to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and brought
this issue to the attention of the Administration through tele-
vision and radio talk shows, newspaper interviews, and discussions
with the Secretaries of Interior and Labor,
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the RNHA of Texas, endorse the con-
struction of Baker's Port and call upon the Administration to ex-
pedite the issuance of construction permits SO that these much
needed jobs will be created and filled at the earliest possible
date.
Dr. Tirso del Junco
Silvia Hernandez Maddox
National Chairman
State Chairman
Dr. Damaso Oliva
Dr. Hector Beltran
Regional Vice-Chairman
State Co-Chairman
Times,
Sub
South Texas Briefs
Assembly backs Baker's Port Reagan sends
SAN ANTONIO- The Republican National His-
pank Assembly of Texas yesterday endorsed con-
thank-you note
struction of Baker's Port, a proposed $1 billion off-
By The Associated Press
shore drilling service complex near Ingleside.
SAN ANTONIO
The group urged the Reagan administration to
President Reagan has
expedite the issuance of construction permits so
sent a note to a local
the project may begin at the earliest possible
restanbateur saying
date.
muchas gracias' for
Announced in January 1982, the joint venture of
some homemade Mexi-
Baker Marine Corp. and a Singapore company has
can ceddy and for the
been stalled by environmentalists complaints,
friend hip
that
causing the U.S. Corps of Engineers to delay is-
prompted the gift.
suing construction permits
Simon N. Castillo,
The convention, attended by 250 delegates yes-
terday and Friday, unanimously passed the Bak-
vice president of Mi
Tierra Restaurant, said
er's Port resolution, citing creation of jobs as the
he had the candy deliv
principal virtue of the billion dollar project
ered to Reagan after the
The project's promoters estimate 7,000 bew jobs
and 5,000 permanent jobs will be created by the
president's May 5 visit
here to celebrate Cinco
project Critics charge that the complex will dam-
age delicate coastal marshland habitats on the
de Mayo.
2,700-acre site.
The note, which Cas
In other business. the convention formally
tillo said arrived in the
merged two Republican Hispanic organizations
mail Thursday, was
Mexican American Republicans of Texas and the
written on White House
National Hispanic Assembly
stationery
The newly-merged group passed resolutions in
support of the Reagan administration's policies in
Central America and commending the adminis-
tration for efforts on behalf of Hispanics: