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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES
Withdrawer
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CORRESPONDENCE - NOVEMBER 1982 (2)
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THOMAS, M
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LETTER
FROM DEAVER (PAGES 1-2, PARTIAL)
2 11/11/1982
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JOHN SVAHN TO DEAVER RE
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11/9/1982
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ATTACHED RESPONSE (PARTIAL)
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LETTER
DRAFT OF DOC #1 (PAGES 1-2, PARTIAL)
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
dear mangaret
- Helene is truming to find something
We havent Jargotten form Barrek
for him end Abl should be
in touch soon. Many Thanks
mike
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Mrs. George C. Brock
1404 Century Towers West
2220 Avenues of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
11-8
I
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
MD
FROM: Helene Von Damm
We're tuping
for him.
to find something
though, that he's
you should know,
condibuted leavily
not only to Rep.
caudidates but
Mayor Bradley.
mBm
Selene
October 18, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20050
Dear Mike:
I am so pleased to know that a relatively new friend here
in California has been asked to discuss a possible position
with the administration of President Reagan.
Tom Barrack was introduced to me by Tom Bauer several years
ago after he had purchased the house at 265 Carolwood Drive
in Holmby Hills which had been built and originally owned
by my parents. Tom Barrack has completely - and beautifully -
restored the house and grounds. During and after the
construction, my sister, Elizabeth Handley, and her husband,
Joe, and I have enjoyed several guided tours and luncheon
at the house.
Of course, Tom Barrack has been an active political
contributor here, too. He was an early and substantial
contributor to Mike Curb in the gubernatorial primary and
has been a generous supporter of many other Republican
candidates so Tom and I have had a political association as
well.
Tom has just recently sold his interest in a very successful
development business and so is free to consider a period of
government service. I think he is the kind of successful
young business executive who would make a real contribution
to the President's administration. Tom has told me that
he has met recently with Ed Meese and Helene von Damm, but
I feel you would enjoy knowing Tom. If your schedule in
Washington permits I hope he can call on you there, or in
California where Tom has a ranch on Refugio Road in Santa
Inez and so is a neighbor of the President and Mrs. Reagan.
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I would be so pleased, Mike, if you and Tom could meet.
I'm sure you would enjoy it.
I send my best to you, knowing and appreciating the wonderful
job you are doing.
With love to you and Carolyn,
Margonet George
104 CENTURY Towers WEST
2220 AVENUE OF THE STARS
Los ANGELES, CA 90067
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Bruce
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will get together There well
he some cleanges cant perhaps
vomethin will Uu of interest to
theirs! Unike
you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Mr. Bruce Nestande
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Orange County Hall of Administration
10 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
11-8-82
COMMISSION OF ORANGE
SUPERVISOR, THIRD DISTRICT
BRUCE NESTANDE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION
10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-4061
Personal PHONE: 834-3330 (AREA CODE 714)
Dear Milee,
Based on our last conversation
it was agreed that we'l descries
potential W.H. opportunities subsequent
to the Nov. elections. I would
Corrida it a rare opportunity to
personally serve this Pres. v Mancy.
have you if Wouldn't he worth
serving just any political leader
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I'd lujoy WORK working
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with you for a period I this and
some 1 your responsibilite
VISOR, THIRD DISTRICT
RUCE NESTANDE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION
10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA; SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-4061
PHONE: 834-3330 (AREA CODE 714)
if you leave the W.H. Another
thought Li Requblican National
Charman Whatever, I'd
appreciate descrising options
with you sometime in mid-No.
I'll let Shirly know the
precise date.
Also, I'll County to you the
Contents 7 a recent conversation
I had with Sea. Dan Bookwrisht
Lee you soon- -
Bent with, Burn
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
Mr. Kevin R. Miner
Box 5284 77844 College Station, Texas
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MICHAEL K. DEAVER
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saray 2 any
grad k have pare darry will more Im
dictime speaking commithments I
with 3 could the more telpful
Caralan und I enjoyed your letter
methi it brought BestofLuck
m
11-8
mike Deaver
Kevin R. Miner
|
White House
(Former SSGT., USAF)
h hington, D.C.
Box 5284 College STATION,
20006
Tx. 77844
Hello Mr. Deaver!
First, allow me to refresh your memory: for two
weeks during January, '81 I had the privilege, along
with Marine MAjoR Lewis and marine Corporal
Burdick, of chauffeuring you around the capital city
during the transition period.
My primary incentive for writing this letter is to
thank you sincerely for that great opportunity, and for
the fairness and genuine Kindness you showed me in that
short period of time. Driving yourself and Mrs. Deaver
t' ngh the streets of Washington was an adventure I'll
always treasure. It was an excellent learning experience
that I realize few young people have the chance to parti-
cipate in, and I am very grateful to have been one of
them. and as if fond memories were not enough, there are
letters from your desk and pictures from the OUGL office
which my parents proudly display on their living room
walls.
as you've no donbt guessed by the additional con-
tents of this envelope, I have 9 secondary incentive for con-
tacting you. I would be more than honored if you would
t the time to consider a speaking engagementimy school,
Texas A&M University (Proud AGGIE Here). I will dis-
pense with the usual propaganda, since you'll be getting your
fill reading The enclosed material, and just say that the
organization here on camphs that is formally inviting you
to speak here is made up of some excellent individuals
who know what they're doing and will treat you in a very
professional manner. Personally, I am not involved in the
group, but try to attend all of the functions they sponser
and personally know several members. Mr. Deaver, I want to
Stress that this is not my main concern for writing you, 9/-
though I, and many others I'm sure, would be delighted
to have you. If you decide that you can't quite fit it into
your hectic schedule, I will in no way take it personally.
F m the small dose of exposure I got to the "White
Honse Life", I realize you're a busy man to SAY the least.
Enough on the speaking engagement.
Since separating from the AiR FORCE in March, '81,
I've been a regular " college Kid" here and will finish my
second year in may. Keeping up with the goings-on in the
Reagan administration and his Deputy Chief of STAFF has
been a hobby of mine. It is quite a unique feeling to
see and read about an important national figure that I
worked for for even a brief period.
Thanks for taking a few minutes out for me. 911 the
4 to 4on and your family in easing back into the business
world in California- - we'll miss you in the papers!
Thanx again.
Sincerely,
Kevin R Miner
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&M University
office of the MSC Council
October 12, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
White House
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Deaver:
MSC Political Forum is an officially recognized, student operated committee
with staff and faculty advisors. As a nonpartisan organization, our primary
goal is to educate the student body of Texas A&M, as well as the surrounding
community and region, in the areas of state, national, and international
politics. Each year we invite various prominent members of the political
scene to speak to our student body. We strive to present a diversity of
viewpoints and have hosted a wide range of notables including President
Ronald Reagan, President Gerald Ford, Vice-President George Bush, Senator
Birch Bayh, Ambassador Malcom Toom, and former Secretary of Agriculture
Bob Bergland. The University which the committee serves has emerged as one
of the leading institutions of higher education in the Southwest. Texas
A&M has been the fastest growing university in the nation over the past five
years, with a current enrollment of over 36,000 students.
In view of your knowledge and experience as an advisor to President Reagan,
we would like to determine your interest in addressing the student body of
Texas A&M during the coming year. The date and time of the program are
flexible and can be arranged to fit your schedule. Of course, we will
provide transportation to and from College Station and all lodging expenses
along with an honorarium to be negotiated at a later date.
It would be an honor for Texas A&M to host a man of your accomplishments. We
would appreciate a reply as soon as possible. If you have any questions,
please call me at (713) 696-1107, or our staff advisor, Jim Hurd at
(713) 845-1515 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. I am looking
forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
National Programs Coordinator
MSC Political Forum
Box J-1
College Station, Texas 77844-9081
(713) 845-1515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1982
Dear Clyde:
Thank you for your letter. It was
good of you to take the time to give
the Reagan Administration your sug-
gestions. Although there was not
sufficient time in which to implement
them, I want you to know how much I
appreciate your continuing interest
and support.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Clyde Beane
6568 Pacheco Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
October 16, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mike:
Last March, you were kind enough to give to the President a letter I wrote expressing
faith that his domestic policies would result in a sound and lasting recovery. The
President replied with a nice thank you note.
The light of recovery is now seeping through a crack in the door, emanating from
the stock market, traditional harbinger of things to come. But the stock market is
baffling enough to those who work in it (as I did for Paine, Webber -- almost settling
down to the life of a Beverly Hills stockbroker before recovering my senses). People
are generally perplexed and mistrustful of Wall Street.
Nevertheless, the meteoric rise of the stock market needs to be fully exploited to the
President's gain on Election Day. The enclosed copy suggests a possible way.
Something of this sort in full-page ads in selected major market newspapers could
make the difference.
Just something I wanted to toss in your hopper.
Sincerely,
Clycle Clyde Beane
6568 Pacheco Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1982
Dear Ed:
In response to your letter of October 20 and our
earlier telephone conversation, my office has checked
on Dr. Willard Fee's grant application at NIH. Unfor-
tunately, only 30% of the applications approved will
actually get funded. Therefore, few higher than priority
scores of 175 will be funded and as you know, Dr. Fee's
priority was 270.
The applications are reviewed and rated by a peer
review panel (made up of non-federal scientists), an
in-house group of career scientists, and the Presi-
dent's Cancer Board. Though I recognize the merits of
Dr. Fee's research, I believe their decision is a final
one. As you know, the decisions get more difficult as
we work to reduce the size and budget of the federal
government.
I am sorry that I could not be of more assistance to
you on this. Your continuing support for the
President's efforts is greatly appreciated.
With best wishes to you and Jean.
Sincerely,
mike
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Deputy Chief of Staff
Assistant to the President
Mr. Ed Reinecke
3943 Fairway Drive
Cameron Park, California 95682
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1982
Dear Miss Green:
Thank you for your recent message and the newsletter which
you sent to my attention.
I know that President Reagan appreciates your encouraging
words as much as I do. President Reagan strongly believes
that his economic program has built the foundation for a
lasting recovery. The success which he has had in bring-
ing down the rates of inflation, interest rates, and
growth in government spending, combined with increased
savings, significant overall tax relief, rising economic
indicators, and the recent surge on Wall Street indicate
brighter days ahead for our nation.
It was good to hear of your confidence in the President's
program and to learn of your efforts in spreading the good
news.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Nancy B. Green
Managing Partner
The Fields Investment Group
Suite 104
4370 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94025
THE FIELDS INVESTMENT GROUP/ REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Portola Valley
Park City
October 28, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver,
Everything we have been reading in the papers suggests that Reaganomics
has been a failure.
We happen to feel differently. Attached is our latest economic news-
letter which explains why. We would like to see the truth about Reagan-
omics and its beneficial long term effects become more widely known.
Perhaps this bit of insight will help you to better communicate the
program to the public.
We would be happy to explain our thinking in greater detail at any time.
Thank you for your attention.
Very truly yours,
THE FIELDS INVESTMENT GROUP
noBb
Managing Partner
NBG:kd
Enclosures
4370 Alpine Road, Suite 104 Portola Valley. California 94025 (415) 851-8120
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1982
Dear Mary:
Thank you for your letter concerning nuclear disarmament.
President Reagan is determined to do more than simply
begin where previous arms control left off. Since coming
to office, he has been working with our allies on a new
approach to overall arms control.
*
Last November, the President committed the
United States to the goal of seeking big reductions in
both nuclear and non-nuclear weapons.
*
In talks with the Soviet Union in Geneva,
Switzerland, the United States has proposed that both
sides eliminate all intermodiate-range nuclear missiles.
*
In Vienna, Austria, we are working along with
our allies to reach an agreement with the Warsaw Pact
nations that will ensure the reduction of conventional
air and ground forces in Europe.
*
In the 40-nation Committee on Disarmament, the
United States is working toward a total ban on all
chemical weapons.'
*
In the historic Strategic Arms Reductions Talks
(START) which began in June in Geneva, Switzerland, our
goal is to reduce by one-thild the mumber of nuclear
ballistic missiles possessed by the Soviet Union and the
United States. In a second phase, we will seek a ceiling
below the present American levels on other parts of our
strategic nuclear forces.
Since there are various proposals which have been described
as a "nuclear freeze" plan, I can only state that the posi-
tion of this Administration is to oppose any plan which
would simply limit the amount of nuclear weapons held by
2
both the United States and the Soviet Union to their cur-
rent levels. Rather, the Reagan Administration is deter-
mined to insure that real reductions in the size of the
present nuclear arsenal are achieved by both sides.
I have taken the liberty of enclosing a collection of
President Reagan's recent speeches on the topic of nuclear
disarmament which, along with this letter, I hope will be
of assistance to you in your studies.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Mary Magill
419 Logan
Holdrege, NE 68949
October 28, 1982
Michael Deaver
The White House
1600 Pennslyvania Ave.
washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am doing a school research
project concerning the opposition
to a nuclear freeze. I would
appreciate any information you
could send me concerning the
administrations current policies and
actions about this issue. Any
information would be greatly
appreciated as time is of the
essence.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Mary Magill
419 Logan
Holdrege, Ne
68949
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 10, 1982
Dear Mr. Pillion:
Thank you for your letter concerning the current Panama
Canal Treaty.
As you may know, President Reagan was an outspoken critic
of the ratification of that treaty at the time when it
was brought before the Senate for its advice and consent.
However, I must inform you that since the most recent
Panama Canal Treaty was ratified and signed, it is bind-
ing both as the law of the land of the United States as
well as an international agreement.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William F. Pillion
117 Baxter Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601
117 Baxter Ave
Hyannis, Mass. 02601
Dear Sir:
One of the greatest achievements of the Carter administration
was the gift of our Canal to Panama, also the railroad, modern
cities with schools, hospitals, fire and police departments,
plus sanitary facilities. We made it a livable country along with
wharves, warehouses, a huge dry dock and modern fortresses on
the islands on both ends of the Canal and a large airport, and
all built with United States taxpayers dollars. The original cost of
Canal was $400,000,000. All the money we made on the Canal during
the sixty-five years we owned it we spent on improving the Canal
and the surrounding area. At a conference and dinner with South
and Central American Dictators and Presidents, Carter made the
stunning announcement of this gift to Dictator Torrijos who had
been threatening us with sabotage. He drove the duly elected
president out of the country at the point of a gun. The President
had to flee to Florida.
Along with all this fabulous wealth, Carter agreed to pay Two
Million Dollars a year for twenty-two years. We also paid the
French Forty Million Dollars for the work they had done on the
Canal. Forty thousand men died during the French control of yellow
fever. That is why we spent over two years eradicating this
fatal disease. Five thousand men died during the construction of
of the Canal of various accidents. It took ten years to complete
this tremendous project and it was really the eighth wonder of the
world. Carter then proceeded to sell the idea to the Congress.
He acted like a Dictator. It is almost impossible to believe that
a Democrat Congress would agree to this incredible proposition.
That was the greatest giveaway in the history of mankind and it
was forced on the people of the United States, against their will.
William F. Pillion
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear Dennis:
Thanks for the 25 additional copies of
U.S. Foreign Policy and World Realities:
Addresses by President Ronald W. Reagan
1982. I have made good use of them already,
having distributed them to the proper people.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
mine
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Dennis L. Bark
Deputy Director
Hoover Institution on War,
Revolution and Peace
Stanford, CA 94305
HOOVER INSTITUTION
HOOVER
5881
6/61
ON WAR, REVOLUTION AND PEACE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford, California 94305
2 November 1982
Dear Mike:
As you may recall, during your visit here in July we
discussed the five major foreign policy addresses
delivered by President Reagan in the months of May
and June.
Enclosed is a copy of the result, and I hope you are
as pleased with it as I am (Glenn is sending a copy
to the President). Under separate cover I am also
sending you 25 additional copies, and would be happy
to send more if you wish.
The interest in the content of these speeches is broad,
and consequently we are giving the volume wide distri-
bution.
This volume is the third publication of remarks by our
first Honorary Fellow, and we are proud of his associa-
tion with the Hoover Institution.
With warm greetings,
Yours Min sincerely,
Dennis Jun L. Bark
Deputy Director
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear Bill:
I heard that the dinner given in your honor
was a great success. I was very pleased,
even though I was unable to attend, to be
made a part of it by receiving the beautiful
framed map which signifies so much to all of
us.
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William J. Casey
Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C.
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WILLIAM J. CASEY
Think
November 5, 1982
The Honorable Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Last night Bob Gray gave me a dinner to celebrate the second
anniversary of the campaign. For two years now, the mental image
which has best symbolized for me our victory of 1980 is that map
of the US covered almost completely in red or blue for us, with
a handful of splotches for Carter, which all America saw on its
television screens on that memorable evening of November 4, 1980.
I had an artist make up this map as a memento for those who attended
last night's dinner and to send to some out of town members of the
campaign team. Here is one for you.
Yours
Beel
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear Arthur:
Thanks for sending the copy of the speech
you delivered October 20th. I found it
most interesting, and have taken the
liberty of forwarding it to the Speech-
writers Department.
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
hime
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy CHief of Staff
The Honorable
Arthur F. Burns
American Ambassador
Bonn, Germany
I
EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Bonn, Germany
October 21, 1982
Dear Mike
The enclosed copy of a speech
of mine delivered on October 20 before a German
military audience may be of interest to you. I
enclose it together with my regards and best
wishes.
Sincerely yours,
has
Arthur F. Burns
Ambassador
The Honorable
Michael Deaver
Washington
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear Mr. Donovan:
Thank you for sending a copy of the letter
which was delivered to the White House at
the request of John J. Hutchinson, President
of the National Association of Federal Credit
Unions.
I have taken the liberty of forwarding your
letter and enclosure to Ken Duberstein, who
is our Congressional liaison.
Thanks again for your consideration in sending
along this information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William J. Donovan
Director of Government Affairs
Federal Legislative Counsel
National Association of
Federal Credit Unions
Post Office Box 3769
Washington, DC 20007
National Association of
P.O. Box 3769
Federal Credit Unions
Washington, DC 20007
703/522-4770
NAFCU
November 5, 1982
Thank
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff & Assistant
to the President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Enclosed is a letter which I delivered to the White House today at the
request of John J. Hutchinson, President of the National Association of Federal
Credit Unions (NAFCU). NAFCU is the only national organization exclusively
representing the interests of Federal credit unions before Congress and various
federal agencies here in Washington. There are approximately 12,000 Federal
credit unions nationwide serving the saving and borrowing needs of over 25
million Americans.
The enclosed letter requests the Administration's support of efforts to
amend the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-598) during the post-
election session of Congress.
Legislation is presently pending in both the Senate (S. 2000) and the
House (H.R. 4786) which, if enacted into law, would strike a far more equitable
balance between debtors' rights and creditors' remedies without undermining
the rights of consumers truly in financial difficulty. The Senate bill, S. 2000,
was favorably reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 20, and is
co-sponsored by 37 members of the Senate. The House bill, H.R. 4786 has yet
to be reported out of the Judiciary Committee, despite the fact that it is co-
sponsored by 277 members of the House.
The need for reform in this area is clearly documented in the enclosed
letter. The members of this Association respectfully request that the Administration
give serious consideration to supporting remedial legislation this session of
Congress.
If you or any member of your staff would like to discuss this important
issue, please contact me at 522-4770.
William Sincerely, Director Federal J. of Legislative Donovan Government Counsel Affairs
WJD/yk
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear Mr. Cohee:
Mr. Deaver Appreciates your letter of
November 2, 1982, and has taken the
liberty of passing it along to the
White House Scheduling Office for
their consideration.
Mr. Deaver sends his best to Darwin.
Sincerely,
Shirley Moore
Mr. G. Lane Cohee
New Mexico Military Institute
Post Office Box 203
Roswell, NM 88201
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LETTER
2 11/11/1982 B6
FROM DEAVER (PAGES 1-2, PARTIAL)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
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Dear
Thank you for your letter concerning your Social Security
disability claim. I can certainly understand your desire to
receive any benefits to which you are entitled, and have asked
Social Security Administration (SSA) officials for a full report
on your claim.
The Social Security Disability Amendments of 1980 require that
most Social Security disability claims be reexamined at least
every three years to assure that only eligible people continue
to receive benefits. Your case was one of those scheduled for
reexamination last year. SSA officials determined that your
condition could no longer be considered totally disabling under
the Social Security law. This determination was upheld follow-
ing a hearing before Administrative Law Judge James Thornton.
SSA officials have noted that, under the Social Security law,
the definition of disability is a strict one. To be considered
disabled, a person must be unable to do any kind of substantial
work because of a physical or mental impairment. If a worker
cannot do the kind of work he has done in the past, his age,
education and past work experience must be considered to deter-
mine whether he can do other work. If he can do such work,
even if it involves neither the same skills, nor pays compar-
able wages to his prior work, he may not be considered disabled
for Social Security purposes.
I understand that you have requested review of the administrative.
law judge's decision by SSA's Appeals Council. SSA officials
have assured us that the Appeals Council will consider your
request for review at the earliest possible time. You and your
attorney will be notified of any action taken on your claim.
The original decision by SSA was that your condition was no
longer totally disabling as of April 1981. Since benefits may
be paid for the month disability ends and the two following
months, benefits were paid to you through June 1981. When
Mr. Thornton issued his decision on your claim, he ruled that
your disability ended in May 1981, with benefits payable through
2
July 1981. The additional month's benefits would normally
have been paid to you and your family. However, your wife
had been overpaid benefits for 1976 through 1980 because of
her earnings in those years. This overpayment was being
recovered by withholding part of your wife's benefits, but
at the time your disability benefits stopped, the overpayment
had not been recovered completely. SSA has therefore used
the additional month's benefits payable to you and your family
to reduce your wife's overpayment from $3,186.30 to $2,497.60.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. I have
been assured that the necessary work by the Appeals Council
will be completed as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chiefof Staff
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Dear
Thank you for your letter concerning your Social Security
disability claim. I can certainly understand your desire to
receive any benefits to which you are entitled, and have asked
Social Security Administration (SSA) officials for a full report
on your claim.
The Social Security Disability Amendments of 1980 require
that most Social Security disability claims be reexamined at
least every 3 years to assure that only eligible people continue
to receive benefits. Your case was one of those scheduled for
reexamination last year. SSA officials determined that your
condition could no longer be considered totally disabling under
the Social Security law. This determination was upheld following
a hearing before Administrative Law Judge James Thornton.
SSA officials have noted that, under the Social Security
law, the definition of disability is a strict one. To be
considered disabled, a person must be unable to do any kind of
substantial work because of a physical or mental impairment.
If a worker cannot do the kind of work he has done in the past,
his age, education and past work experience must be considered to
determine whether he can do other work. If he can do such work,
even if it involves neither the same skills, nor pays comparable
wages to his prior work, he may not be considered disabled for
Social Security purposes.
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I understand that you have requested review of the
administrative law judge's decision by SSA's Appeals Council.
SSA officials have assured us that the Appeals Council will
consider your request for review at the earliest possible time,
You and your attorney will be notified of any action taken on
your claim.
The original decision by SSA was that your condition was no
longer totally disabling as of April 1981. Since benefits may be
paid for the month disability ends and the two following months,
benefits were paid to you through June 1981. When Mr. Thornton4
issued his decision on your claim, he ruled that your disability
ended in May 1981, with benefits payable through July 1981. The
additional month's benefits would normally have been paid to you
and your family. However, your wife had been overpaid benefits
for 976 through 1980 because of her earnings in those years.
This overpayment was being recovered by withholding part of your
wife's benefits, but at the time your disability benefits
stopped, the overpayment had not been recovered completely. SSA
has therefore used the additional month's benefits payable to you
and your family to reduce your wife's overpayment from $3,186.30
to $2,497.60.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. I
have been assured that the necessary work by the Appeals Council
will be completed as quickly as possible.
Sincerely yours,
Beran, 4-A-5 Annex, Baltimore, SSA, SEP, (301) 594-6334
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 11, 1982
Dear John:
Thanks for your note to Mr. Deaver. For
your information there are no plans for
the President to travel to Australia at
this time. It's a wonderful thought,
though, I must admit.
Sincerely,
Lauley Shirley Moore moore
Mr. John P. Young
John P. Young & Associates
(Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
Office of the Chairman
? Fordholm Road
Hawthorn, Victoria
Australia, 3122
JOHN P. YOUNG & ASSOCIATES (AUST.) PTY. LTD.
Management Consultants
INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA
Office of the Chairman
2 Fordholm Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 3122
Telephone: National
03 8191185
Cables: Consultancy Melbourne
International 61 3 8191185 Telex: 32 334
27th October 1982.
not your this
Mr. Michael Deaver,
Personal Assistant to The President,
The white House,
WASHINGTON.
D.C.
U.S.A.
Dear Mike,
Just a brief personal note to enquire whether there is
any possibility of the President visiting Australia next
year.
Such a trip would be most welcome and if it is being
scheduled, I would like to make a small request for him
to attend a luncheon at my Club.
Glad to read in the media that all is going so well and
I do hope that both you and the President will have a second s
term!!
I do not intend this note to be world shaking - it is just
to get a quick reaction on a confidential basis and I will
come back to you with the details later on.
Kindest personal regards,
Sincerely,
John P. Young