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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 1, 1993
Mr. Edward L. Gardner
National President
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
230 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-1510
Dear Ed:
I spoke with Nita Lowey recently at which point she advised
me that you have been trying to meet with me.
First, I'm sorry that this has not happened already.
Second, let's take care of this as soon as possible. I will be
in the Philadelphia area in the middle of July if that is
convenient. Otherwise, we can hook up in Washington later.
Now that our legislation has been reported out of the two
committees of Congress, we are planning for floor debate and
hoping for a big victory before Labor Day.
But we are really trying to think through the next stage:
building a great program. We are looking to Big Brothers/Big
Sisters to help us achieve that objective. National service
simply builds on the extraordinary work that you and other
special volunteer organizations have been doing for many years.
Best regards,
E.
Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of National Service
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Mr. Eli Segal
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Assistant To the President
(BY APPOINTMENT)
Director, White House Office of National Service
Old Executive Office Building, Room 145
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Segal: Eli
I am enclosing a copy of a letter you received from Ed
Gardner, a longtime friend of mine. Mr. Gardnar, the National
President of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, seeks the
opportunity to meet with you so that he can be of assistance in
your work on national service. Ed Gardner is & tremendously
capable individual with the kind of background in community
service insights. that will enable him to provide valuable practical
I hope you will find the time to meet with him, as I am sure
you will find his input valuable.
Sincerely,
/nte Nita M. Lowey
Member of Congress
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Honorary Co-Chairs
BIG BROTHERS/
BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
Charlered by the Congress of the United States
Edward L. Cardner
National President
March 5, 1993
Congresswoman Nita Lowey
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Longworth Building, Room 1424
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Nita,
It was great seeing you yesterday and I will be
forwarding you a copy of a letter I am writing to Eli Segal
in the next few days asking him for an appointment.
As mentioned yesterday, I enclose herewith a copy of a
letter written to President Clinton on January 13, 1993
which is floating somewhere in the White House. You
indicated you would send a note over with a copy of the
letter endorsing President and Mrs. Clinton being the
honorary co-chairs of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America,
Please keep me posted on this.
On another note, - I was very proud to see you in your
beautiful office. The "trappings" of government and its
power make a real impact on the electorate. I was
particularly proud on the shuttle going home to visit with
some friends from Goldman-Sachs (part of the UJA delegation)
seeing Bob Rubin, Bob Dole etc. and representatives from the
senate and the House to hear how impressed they were with
you. I was proud again!
Keep doing the good work you are doing and things will
get better for all of us.
Best to Steve.
With kindest personal regards,
Edward Id L: Gardner
National President
National Headquarters: 230 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-1510
(215) 567-7000
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BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA®
Charlered by the Congress of the United States
Edward L. Gurdner
National President
March 11, 1993
Mr. Eli Segal
Assistant to The President
Director, White House Office of National Service
Old Executive Office Building, Room 145
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Segal,
On behalf of our 504 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Agencies
located in all 50 states, I want to express our strong
support for the vision for national service which President
Clinton outlined earlier this week at Rutgers University.
National Service could become an important resource to
help our BB/BS program grow to meet the increasing need for
one-to-one mentors. Participants in the National Service
program could help recruit thousands of volunteers and match
them with children from predominantly single parent homes.
There is a orying need for Big Brother and Big Sister
mentors who give children, typically from low income
families the opportunity to experience healthy one to one
relationships with caring adult volunteers, such
relationships are the foundation for developing the full
potential of boys and girls as they grow to become competent
and caring men and women. Currently we have 75,000 children
in one-to-one matches with nearly 30,000 at-risk ohildren
waiting to be matched.
Because our volunteer program embodies the very essence
of community service, we would welcome the opportunity to
discuss with you ways that Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
America can become part of the effort to make National
Service a reality.
Thank you for your attention to this request for a
meeting. We look forward to working with you on behalf of
our nation's children in the challenging years ahead.
Sincerely,
Idward
Edward L. Gardner
National President
National Headquarters: 230 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-1510
(215) 667-7000
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President Gaorge Bush
and Mrs. Bush
Honorary Co-Chrdns
BIG BROTHERS/
BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA®
Chartered by the Congress of the United States
January 13, 1993
Edward L Gurdner
Nadoral President
President-elect Bill Clinton
ATTN: Mr Skip Rutherford
President's Transition Office
Atkins Building
Capital & Louisiana Streets
Little Rock Arkansas 72201
Dear President-elect Clinton:
On behalf of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, I would like to again congratulate you on
your hard-fought campaign and subsequent victory in the election this past November. The
fact that you have achieved the highest office in the land with no special advantages makes
you an especially important role model for the more than 100 thousand boys and girls in our
programs who can look with pride and promise at your accomplishment.
The board and staff of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, its agencies and thousands of
volunteers had a very special reason for sharing the pride of all Americans when you were
elected President of the United States. We know that you and Mrs Clinton are strong
advocates of youth development and children's causes.
We are aware of the concern that you both share for the welfare of this country's youth and
the importance you place on the need for all Americans to share in the responsibility for
their guidance. These are concerns we also share, as we seek to provide mentors and role
models for children from single-parent homes through one-to-one relationships with
qualified adult volunteers. We have even seen you demonstrate this concern for youth
through your ongoing support of our Little Rock agency's annual roast.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America is a congressionally chartered youth-serving organization
with more than 500 agencies throughout the fifty states. In 1994, we will celebrate ninety
years of service to children. We have been fortunate to have had the support of many
presidents during that time, and would be deeply honored if both you and Mrs Clinton
would agree to serve as honorary co-chairs of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America.
Based on your comments regarding the nonprofit sector, we are encouraged about the
possibilities your administration represents. On behalf of our entire organization, I extend
best wishes for every success during the coming year and throughout your presidency.
Very truly yours, Warden
Edward L Gardner
National Board President
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
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National Headquerters: 230 N. 13th Street. Philadelphia PA 19107-1510
(215) 567-7000
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 1, 1993
Michael Olivas
Chair, Committee on Government Relations
American Association of University Professors
University of Houston Law Center
Houston, TX 77204-6370
Mr. Olivas:
Thank you for your letter on behalf of the American
Association of University Professors. We appreciate your
endorsement of our legislation.
As you are well aware, the campaign for passage of the
National Service Trust Act through the full House and Senate
continues. Your ongoing support will be important for our success
as we approach floor debate and then conference committee.
On behalf of the whole National Service staff, we would like
to thank you for your efforts.
Sincerely,
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Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of National Service
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 2, 1993
MEMORANDUM FOR ALICE HONEA
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION
FROM:
ELI SEGAL
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE
OFFICE OF NATIONAL SERVICE
SUBJECT:
Skypager
I will be in New York and Kansas from July 6-July 10.
During this time I will need a skypager in order to maintain
necessary communication with my office.
Please call WHCA to have this issued ASAP as I leave tonight.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 8, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO ONS STAFF
FROM:
ELI SEGAL
SUBJECT: ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
As we have discussed, our work has become centered in the
following areas (many of which are inter-related) :
--
legislation
--
communications and outreach
--
program development
--
Summer of Service
--
setting up the new Corporation
--
public-private partnership
Communication will be easier with a different seating
configuration which puts us nearest to those with whom we're
constantly working; accordingly, I would like to make the changes
indicated on the attached.
People who are relocating should do so at their earliest
convenience, arranging with whomever they are "trading" desks,
and coordinating computer relocation and similar matters through
Jim. Jim will also be investigating the installation of room
dividers, particularly in the large room.
I hope this will make everyone's working situation even better.
Ess:ra
Robert
Kate
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Susan
Jina
New Office Configuration
Diana
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Gloria
Rick
3
Chris
Jack
Meeting Area & Extra Desk
Reception
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Phil/Rob
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Jim
Eli
Karen
Sarah
Nancy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 9, 1993
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID WATKINS
FROM:
ELI J. SEGAL [ V
SUBJECT: Communications Equipment
Please approve a pager for Jack Lew, Special Assistant to the
President and General Counsel for National Service. Since our
legislation is in progress on the Hill, Jack frequently must be
away from our office. We must be able to maintain contact with
him to ensure necessary communications within our office. Thanks
for your attention to this matter.
EJS:ke
CC: Jack Lew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 6, 1993
MEMORANDUM FOR MARCIA HALE
FROM:
ELI J. SEGAL E V
SUBJECT: The Big Three for National Service
1. Newsweek is doing a 5,000 word cover story on national
service the week after the bill becomes law. The writer, Steve
Waldman, wants to interview the President for 30 minutes about
what will be one of the substantial achievements of his
presidency. Our best guess is that the bill will be on the floor
of both Houses in middle July, through conference by late July
and ready for signing before the August recess. I urge an early
meeting -- or at least one well before the August recess.
2. I continue to feel that the president's meeting with the 19
original House co-sponsors of the national service initiative
would be very wise -- not so much for a thank you (although that
would be the ostensible reason), but for a discussion on other
areas of mutual interest, e.g. health care, welfare reform,
NAFTA.
3. Our Summer of Service ends on August 20. Given the
President's summer holiday plans and yet his commitment to a
"summit" with some participants, we need a date. Perhaps we
should look at a date on or around August 12, which would
definitely be preferable to Labor Day when all young people will
be back at college. In the alternative, we could probably make
it work somewhere between August 27 and September 1 without too
much difficulty. Note one possibility: actually building the
bill signing into the "summit."
Please advise.
EJS:ke
CC: David Gergen
Mark Gearan
George Stephanopoulos
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 6, 1993
Ms. Paris Brown
4747 Earhart Boulevard
Suite 111
New Orleans, LA 70125
Dear Paris:
Thank you very much for your kind recent note. You should know
that the President (and I) were as enthusiastic to hear your
insights about service as you were to tell us about them! The
Delta Service Corps' extraordinary work in the three state region
proves the ability of service to re-knit our communities, and
your leadership has been vital to that effort.
We were also delighted to learn of your interest in working even
more closely with us. As you may have learned, the legislation
now pending before Congress will create a new Corporation for
National Service, effective October 1 of this year. As we get
closer to that date, perhaps you could drop me a note, indicating
whether you would prefer staying in Louisiana, or would be
interested in coming to D.C., and what you would be most
interested in doing. That would also be the most appropriate
time to send me your resume.
Your current work with the Delta Service Corps is vital to us, as
you know. There are strikingly few real models for national
service in operation around the country, and the DSC is one of
the most innovative. The more we learn from its operation, the
better we will be able to structure and run the full national
initiative. Please share your thoughts with me from time to
time, as suggestions occur to you.
Thanks again for your interest and friendship -- both of which I
look forward to seeing continued!
Sincerely,
Eli
Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President
Director, Office of National Service
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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WASHINGTON
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 2
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ECONOMIC
PERSPECTIVES
DESIRE + NATIONALSERVICE = EDUCATI
resident Clinton has unveiled many new initiatives
retire such debts through community service will reap ben-
P
since taking office. But few could brighten the
efits not only for personal financial balance sheets, but also
future of the nation's youth as much as a national
for society. Hard pressed, financially strapped cities can
service program. This voluntary initiative will pro-
offer young adults the opportunity to work in libraries, health
vide a new way for young people to finance a col-
centers, public schools, social services facilities and other
lege education. When fully implemented, it will
community locations. The challenge of working toward
expand higher education opportunities for many
unmet social needs will benefit participants, while improv-
students who, otherwise, might not be able to
ing the quality of life in many communities.
attend college, or might attend only under the
The best known youth service models are the Campus
weight of major loans.
Outreach Opportunity League, the Student Coalition for
The program should also bolster the increase in black col-
Action in Literacy Education and the District of Columbia
lege enrollment, a trend first observed during the 1970s. Over
Service Corps. These and others like them operate at col-
the past decade, the number of
leges and in communities of every size. It is key that a nation-
A national
black public high school gradu-
al service program be a grass-roots endeavor and not a
ates has risen by 44,000 per year,
bureaucracy.
service
reaching 2.9 million in 1992. Over
Despite the promise of national service, several questions
the same period, the total number
remain. First, when will service take place? Before or after
program will
of public high school graduates
college? A variety of educational settings-including voca-
fell by 4.6 million.
tional schools, two- and four-year colleges, and graduate
enable more
Black high school graduates
programs-should be eligible.
black students
are continuing on to higher educa-
Second, can the program be structured to assure the par-
tion in larger numbers each year.
ticipation of historically black colleges and universities?
to obtain
Between 1970 and 1990, the per-
These schools still enroll and graduate a large number of
centage of black high
advanced
school graduates
enrolled in college rose
Wha's
Going
degrees.
from 15.5% to 25.4%,
while the percentage of
White
GEORGE TUGGLE
all high school graduates enrolled in college
African American
Hispanic
Fall 1990 enrollment by race
edged up from 26.4% to 33.1%. Black college
Asian-Amar
and ethnicity*
enrollment grew by almost 11% during the 1980s.
Native
9,231
For millions of Americans-and especially for
Source: National
Undergraduate
black students-federal financial aid is indis-
Center for Educ
pensable to the successful pursuit of higher edu-
Statistics Trent
Racial/Ethnic.Entellim
1,124
cation. About five of every 10 students receive
702
Fall 980 through
485
95
financial aid. In 1986, nearly 50% of black college
Washington D.C.
students, versus 25% of all students, came from
1,221
Graduate
families with annual incomes of less than $17,000.
Conversely, only 25% of black students, versus
84
half of all students, are from families with annual
*In thousands
46
52
incomes of $30,000 or more.
6
During the last decade, federal financial aid
Hispanics can
of
shifted away from grants and toward loans. And
black students depend most heavily on student
loan programs. During the 1989-90 school year, 49% of black
black students. To advance equal education opportunity, any
college students, versus 29% of all students, received Title
national service program must include a prominent place for
IV financial aid loans, low interest loans based on need.
historically black institutions.
Many students complete college heavily burdened with
-Bernard E. Anderson is president of
loans, which increase exponentially for those continuing on
Philadelphla-based Anderson Group,
to graduate school. A plan designed to permit students to
an economic consulting firm.
BLACK ENTERPRISE JULY 1993
45
^PM-OK--McCurdy-National Service, 170
^McCurdy Asking Fellow House Members to Support National Service Act
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) U.S. Rep. Dave McCurdy says fellow House members
should pass President Clinton's national service bill because it represents
a new approach to social programs.
Representatives began floor debate Tuesday on the National Service Trust
Act, under which participants who agree to work on community service programs
could receive up to $10,000 to pay for their education, McCurdy, D-Okla.,
said.
In a news release from his Washington office, McCurdy said he expects the
House to vote on the legislation later this week.
This legislation represents a major component of President Clinton's New
Covenant and would dramatically increase the number of Americans working full
time in community service jobs, he said.
It does not create a new federal bureaucracy. This program would be
carried out by existing federal, state and local agencies, nonprofit
organizations, colleges and other private entities.'
If passed, the measure would allow about 25,000 persons to take part in
fiscal 1994 and be eligible to receive educational benefits.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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notified that any disclosure, dissemination, copying or
distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the
contents of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you
have received this information in error, please notify us
immediately at (202) 456-6444.
DIANA
THE WHITE HOUSE
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12 July 1993
Mr. Rodney Slater
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
800 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Rodney:
There is a special fellow who wants to work for you as a
Special Assistant. His name is Jonathan Foster. He worked for
me in Little Rock from April - July. Then we sent him to run
Idaho where he was viewed very positively by all elected and
party officials. With virtually no national resources, he was
able to generate extraordinary print and television statewide
throughout the campaign.
I recommend Jonathan with enthusiasm. He is very bright,
remarkably diligent, discrete and loyal. And, what is probably
most important, he is knowledgeable about highway safety.
I encourage you to have your office arrange an interview
with him. His office number is 202-624-2882, and home is 202-
331-9510.
Best regards,
Il
Eli J. Segal
EJS:ke
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7/20/93
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115 Central Park West #6B
New York, New York 10023
Tel: 212-787-6604 Fax: 212-787-6605
Professional Experience
Presidential Transition Office (Nov. 1992 March 1993). Supervised the production of 97
Presidential briefing books on all Executive Branch agencies. Managed a staff of over 100 people
monitoring federal agencies and assisting newly appointed cabinet secretaries and their staff during the
confirmation and transition process.
Clinton for President Committee, Clinton/Gore '92. (October 1991 Nov. 1991). New York
State Political Director, Clinton Campaign Credentials Manager, Democratic National Convention.
National Jewish Coordinator. Developed and implemented primary and general election campaign strategy
for Jewish community outreach, endorsements and GOTV in targeted key states. Created and
implemented Clinton convention credentials strategy. Supervised staff in daily distribution and revision of
credentials allocation.
Adler Group Inc. Senior Vice President. June 1990 - October 1991. Implemented strategic marketing
plan for real estate investment group. Assisted chairman and president in designing strategy for advancing
company's investment portfolio, with specific emphasis on overseas expansion.
Progressive Policy Institute of the Democratic Leadership Council. Vice President. May
1989 - June 1990. Developed strategic plan for creating public policy research institute. Designed and
initiated implementation of marketing and development programs. Worked with chairman and board of
trustees to establish and implement programs for an independent political think tank in Washington, D.C.
Adams Cohen & Associates/Adams Cohen Securities, Inc. Senior Vice President. 1986
November 1988. Developed advertising, marketing, public relations and corporate identification program.
Acted as consultant to firm's clients for the marketing of their stock. Developed and implemented training
programs for the sale and marketing of initial public offerings.
Ensign Bank, FSB. Vice President, Marketing. 1986 86. Responsible for advertising, marketing,
public relations, new product development and branch site expansion. Supervised staff for research, design
and implementation of overall marketing programs. Acted as spokesperson for bank with the communities
it served as well as business media.
Adler Associates. President. 1981 83. Consultant to political campaigns, individuals, trade
associations, government agencies and corporations for market research, polling, market analysis, direct
mail, fundraising, training courses, conferences and event planning, as well as legislative advocacy.
President Jimmy Carter. National Jewish Liaison. 1980. Organized committees in key states and
functions. worked with local organizations to identify supporters; spoke on behalf of the President at community
American Jewish Committee. Assistant Washington Representative. 1978 - 79. Monitored
legislation, worked with Members of Congress and their staff to explain positions advocated by A.J.C.
Organized conferences to educate membership on legislative positions.
Senator Joseph R. Biden. Legislative Assistant. 1975 78. Developed legislative agenda, responded
to constituent inquiries, monitored legislation through committees and during debates, represented Senator
Biden in meetings with lobby groups and constituents.
Profile
Utilization of expertise in project analysis, administrative reorganization, and formulating strategic
business plans; responsibility for strategic direction, administration, marketing and implementation of new
programs.
Areas of Expertise
Administration. Development and implementation of strategic plans for new project
development. Staff development, training and supervision.
Marketing and Public Relations. Promotion and advocacy of individuals and issues in
public arena; long-term strategy design and implementation; budget development and orchestration of
competitive sales campaigns; design of direct mail program; monitoring of trends in the financial service
industry.
Political Organizing. Design and implementation of strategic campaign plans with particular
focus on constituency outreach.
Investment Banking and Financial Analysis. Evaluation and analysis of financial
statement data for financial services institutions. Development, training and implementation of marketing
programs for community and subscription stock offerings. Analysis of competitive rate structure and their
impact on cost of funds and projected loan portfolio needs.
Advertising. Design, coordination and delivery of advertising campaigns for new and existing
products. Development and administration of Public Education and Information Campaigns; organization
and coordination of programs to expand community awareness of specific issues; general public policy
advocacy.
Legislation. Legislative development, education and advocacy speaking in the areas of social
welfare policy, urban development, refugees, human rights and Middle East foreign policy.
Education
New York University, New York, New York
M.B.A., Management & Finance, 1987
Northeastern University, Boston MA
M.P.A. Urban Politics, 1973
M.A., Urban Planning, 1973
American University, Washington, D.C.
B.A., Urban Studies
School of Government and Public Administration, 1970
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COMMENTS: I enclose Paul's memo I tried to make the
case to Senetor Hollings that naturnil service was not at
its core IN education! regayment plan, owas not an alternative
to Pall Gront These arguments are probably irralevent in light of the
enclosed If the Secietary could call Sen. Hollings,1deally today. I'd
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COMMENTS: Sen. Bingaman . Sec. Hellings explessed concern
choot starting natural service when Pell Grants
aren't completely Funded While we could have healted this ON
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
STATES THE
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1993
TO:
Office of National Service
FR:
Paul Jamieson Due 22 8
RE:
Pell Grant cost re-estimates
The Department has good news on the Pell Grant situation. There are two main points to stress in last-
minute negotiations to members reluctant to support national service because of the Pell situation.
FEWER RECIPIENTS + SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION = SMALLER SHORTFALL
The latest Department of Education estimates reveal fewer Pell Grant recipients and lower costs
in the most recent academic year (1992-1993); the increase in applicants was 5% instead of 8%
as originally estimated.* In the 1994 budget request, we calculated a $2.024 billion shortfall.
However, based on these re-estimates, we now estimate the current shortfall to be $1.2 billion.
1994 Budget Cumulative Shortfall Projection:
$2.024 billion
1992-1993 Award Year Cost Reduction:
-$148 million
1993-1994 Award Year Cost Reduction:
-$315 million
1993 Supplemental Appropriation
-$341 million
Current Shortfall Projection
$1.2 billion
Further, the House Appropriations Committee included $415 million in the FY 1994 bill toward
reducing the shortfall which, if enacted, would bring down the shortfall to $805 million.
FEWER RECIPIENTS WOULD ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM AWARD TO REMAIN AT $2300
The Department now projects Pell Grant program costs for academic year 1994-1995 to be
$5.752 billion, which is $551 million less than when the Department made its FY 1994 budget
request. The House provided a 1994-1995 level of funding that would support a $2250
maximum award.
The Administration supports using the $551 in lower costs to fund Pell Grants to keep the
maximum award at $2300.
The above information was compiled from a draft letter from Secretary Riley to House Appropriations
Chairman Natcher. I'll keep you posted on this issue.
* Historically, upturns in economic conditions decrease the amount of Pell grant recipients.
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July 21, 1993
Dr. Millicent Knight
Optometrist
1519 East 55th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Dear Dr. Knight:
David Wilhelm forwarded your proposal. Thank you for taking the time to put
your ideas on paper. We are continually receiving new and creative program
suggestions and your proposal will be passed on to our working group on health and
human needs. I think the proposal for loan forgiveness is very interesting.
Enclosed is a fact sheet on the National Service Trust Act. The legislation is
currently working its way through Congress. We'll include you on our mailing list in
order to receive future information from our office.
National Service will bring out the best in America by strengthening its
communities, offering opportunities for learning, and rewarding individual
responsibility. I look forward to your continued support for such an important part
of the President's agenda.
Sincerely,
cel.se
Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director, Office of National Service
CC: David Wilhelm
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July 26, 1993
The Honorable John H. Chafee
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Chafee:
As we get down to the wire on national service, I want to
thank you for your help and ask if we may count on you to vote
for cloture tomorrow.
A bipartisan spirit has characterized this issue from the
time the pilot program was enacted in 1990 with your support and
President Bush's signature. In this spirit, we have spent many
hours with Republicans in both the House and Senate to address
their concerns. Changes we have agreed to based on these
discussions include reducing the educational award from $6,500 to
$5,000, reducing the number of years of funding from five to
three years, and adopting language proposed by Senator Domenici
to ensure that national service is not an entitlement. At the
urging of Senator Kennedy, we have spent many hours with Senator
Kassebaum seeking common ground, as she acknowledges in the
attached statement. Perhaps most important, we have agreed to
reduce funding for the bill from $4 billion in the Administration
budget over three years to $2.4 billion over the same period.
I fear that by making national service a partisan issue, the
Republican leadership will hurt the chances of this program being
a means to unite the country around solving the many problems
facing our communities. I appreciate your willingness to
consider voting for cloture, and pledge to work with you and the
other Republicans to ensure that national service meets our high
expectations.
Please do not hesitate to call if I can provide any further
information. With best wishes,
Sincerely,
ie.
Eli Segal
Assistant to the President
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my service in the House of Representa-
It is clear people want to help. They
[Mr. DOLE], a few years ago, If
tives and my 12 years of service in this
want to step forward: We provide with
incorrect, offered a similar piece of
body of which I am deeply proud, has
this legislation, a structure here for
islation on voluntariam. And L think
meant as much to me as those 2 years
people to achieve that and more.
that had broad bipartisan support Ant
as a Peace Corps volunteer. It changed
Again, I want to emphasize some-
here we are again, trying it once more
my life.
thing the Senator from Minnesota said
President Clinton made service
I grew up with affluence in a nice
that I think is 80 important. There are
critical element of his campaign. He
suburban community. I wanted for
a number of words in the title of this
talked about it all across this country.
nothing. We were not affluent in the
bill-"national," "community," "serv-
Almost at every stop that I heard him
sense of being terribly rich, but we did
ice," and "trust." The word that I
speak, invariably, he found his way
not suffer at all. There was always food
would like to emphasize is "commu-
around to talking about community
on the table, always a good education,
nity". Community-not just because
service, volunteering and reigniting
all the things anyone dreams of, all of
we are talking about people having a
those fires that have contributed so
those wonderful things. This experi-
sense of community and working with
much to the well-being of this country.
ence in the Peace Corps changed my
others in the community, but because
And certainly he is to be commended
life.
these programs and ideas must be fo-
for focusing on this issue, which says
What we are saying. those of us who
oused at the local level. This is not
so much about the spirit of America,
are the authors, if you will. of this leg-
some Washington program where we
and for his effort on this legislation.
islation. is that we would like to offer
are going to proscribe something for
I want to join in the comments
this generation of Americans that
Vermont, Kansas, Pennaylvania, or
thanking Eli Segal, Rick Allen, Jack
same sense of excitement, that I can-
Connecticut, but rather people in our
Lew, and others at the White House,
not put adequately into words, that
States, each of these States, will gen-
who have been working almost from
same sense that there is a wonderful
erate their own ideas to do things for
day one to bring this initative to-
opportunity waiting for them out there
each other at the local community-
gether. I am hopeful that, in a few
based level.
that can change their lives, not to
short weeks, we can announce that WE
That is where the essence and the dif-
mention what it may do to the lives of
have completed this effort.
ference of this is-different from
others.
If I could wish for nothing more for
VISTA, different from the Peace
So the details, the specifics, the fund-
the next generation, it would be that
Corps-that it comes from the commu-
sense I had, that sense of excitement I
ing aspects, the policy questions, we
nity, people giving to the community.
have to work that out. I think we have
was about to engage in a wonderful ad-
So I wanted to take the opportunity
venture that would make a difference
got a good product here in S. 919. Our
this afternoon, as we begin this debate,
in my life and, I would like the believe,
colleagues may have new ideas. They
to sort of remind myself and my col-
in the lives of those that I worked
can offer them. We ought to welcome
leagues what this is really all about.
with.
that debate, welcome those construc-
Through this legislation, we can invite
If I could give a gift to a young per-
tive contributions. But at the end of
some 25,000 people, in the first year or
son in this generation, I do not think I
the day what we have to walk away
so, to get involved in the fabric of this
could give a better gift than the gift of
from here with is a basic, fundamental
country, to weave it back together
voluntarism. I will do so much for their
concept preserving the essence of this
again where it is a bit tattered. And,
lives.
legislation that will, I believe gen-
hopefully, if it works right, we will add
Obviously, education is critically im-
erate the same sense of excitement for
to total number in the years to come
portant and many other aspects of life.
a new generation of Americans that
and perhaps that universe three, four,
But I cannot think of a better gift that
thousands of us have felt who served as
fivefold, if we get it to work right and
a younger person could receive than
Peace Corps volunteers or VISTA vol-
if it is efficient.
the gift of service, because it will
unteers, or in other programs.
I know my colleague from Kansas has
change their lives. It will change their
Clearly. the needs are great. We do
some very legitimate concerns about
relationship with friends and family
not need to debate that point. I do not
whether or not we are going to have a
and community all for the better.
care where you live in this country. I
bunch of different organizations and
So I urge my colleagues to look at
think no better example can be cited
programs operating out of the new Cor-
the legislation, to look at the details of
than what is occurring, as we stand
poration and other Federal agencies. I
it-those are important-listen to
here today, in the Midwest. I am not
share that concern. The question is,
these debates, and hopefully bring
from the Midwest, obviously. I am from
How do we bring them together in a
some constructive ideas.
New England. We have had our natural
way that makes sense?
But let this not be an example where
disasters. Every part of the country
I hope at some point we might adopt
gridlock takes hold. Let this be an ex-
has. But they seem to bring out the
some language that will state that as
ample where this body can dem-
best in us. As I watched TV last week,
our goal. I am a little uneasy about
onstrate how it can work together to
I was impressed with the sight of all of
doing it immediately with this legisla-
achieve the best results in the interests
these people, kids, young people, older
tion, because I believe we should let
of our country and this next genera-
people, filling sandbags, waist-deep in
the Corporation get off its feet and
tion.
water, helping out others.
then look at these other programs.
Mr. President, I yield the floor.
The other day, I spent a good part of
But on the basic concept of whether
Mrs. KASSEBAUM addressed the
the morning in a shopping plaza out-
or not we ought to have one fundamen-
Chair.
side the Hartford where truckload after
tal organization deal with service,
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
truckload was filled with supplies, food
there is not debate from this Senator
Chair recognizes the Senator from Kan-
and nonperishable items. People
whatsoever.
sas [Mrs. KASSEBAUM].
showed up with boxes of things to help
And also I want to state how impor-
Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Mr. President, I
out families in the Midwest.
tant I think it is that this effort con-
think it is very fitting that the first
My State gave $25 million to the vic-
tinue to be bipartisan. I think it is 80
person to speak today was the Senator
tims of Hurricane Andrew and more in
worthwhile to note to our colleagues,
from Pennsylvania [Mr. WOFFORD], who
time and volunteer services. People
who may not know of the committee's
has really spent much of his life work-
want to help. They could not come out
action, that this bill came out of our
ing on service programs and who has a
quickly enough. One woman I met, well
committee on a vote of 14 to 3, dem-
true dedication to that effort.
into her seventies-she had lost her
onstrating strong bipartisan support.
I think it was also fitting that he was
job, working in her midseventies-she
This support is 80 important on a bill
followed by the Senator from Min-
said, "I would just as soon be down
like this.
nesota [Mr. DURENBERGER] who has
here helping." She spent 3 days vol-
Service has been an issue character-
shared in many ways that same com-
unteering. She said, "I feel wonderful
ized by bipartisanship. The distin-
mitment; and certainly the Senator
about what I am doing."
guished senior Senator from Kansas
from Connecticut [Mr. DODD] whose en-
July 20, 1993
CONGRESSIONAL RECGRD-SENATE
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thusiasms for and work in the Peace
Again. I think we have to have a
service learning and higher education
Corps has been something that has
clear understanding of what, exactly. is
innevation programs in just 1 year.
meant a great deal to him. He has be-
in this bill as we debate the pros and
from $22.5 million to $85 million. I am
come a real spokesman for service.
cons.
not arguing that these are not good
My guess is that many of us here in
The National and Community Trust
programs. I have visited service learn-
the Senate have been involved in one
Fund Act of 1993, S. 919, offers the op-
ing programs that I think are just ex-
way or another with programs of serv-
portunity to pay off debt through serv-
cellent. But, again, I think we have to
ice in our communities.
ice, of course, only to a small fraction
be mindful of whether these programs
I think volunteerism and service to
of the Nation's postsecondary stu-
can absorb such a rapid increase in
the community are traits of the Amer-
dents-25,000 in the first year, peaking
funding and whether these funds can
ican people that have been with us
perhaps at 125,000 in the fourth year. I
really be spent in a constructive way.
since the earliest days of our Nation,
think it is wise to start small. But
The bill will also more than double
and will continue to be.
even at that, the education benefit rep-
the size of the VISTA Program by fis-
Members have spoken a couple of
resents about a third of the estimated
cal 1998.
times here about the floods and the
$7.4 billion 4-year cost of the bill.
tragedies that have befallen cities in a
With respect to administrative costs.
The Senator from Minnesota (Mr.
number of States.
it provides "such sums" for the cor-
DURENBERGER] spoke of 1-year funding.
I think it is important to emphasize
poration and State commissions-with
Yes, authorized funding levels are speo-
Mr. President, that people have re-
ified only for the first year, but "such
no restrictions concerning the ratio of
sponded to these tragedies not because
sums as may be necessary" are author-
administrative costs to program costs.
they are being paid to help. but be-
tzed in the outyears. Saying we are
Additional administrative expenses
cause they genuinely want to be of
dealing with only 1-year's funding is a
equal to 20 percent of the combined
help.
little like thinking the stork has
costs of the VISTA Program and the
In Fairfax, VA, a number of churches
brought the baby. I think we have to be
national service volunteer programs
have gotten together, planning to send
very realistic about what the ultimate
are provided for ACTION Programs. I
people to help. as well as sending
costs are going to be as this program
hope that is one thing we can address,
money. Communities that have been 80
grows.
because I would assume there is strong
beleaguered, like Des Moines, LA. have
Moreover. there is a wide range of
support for assuring that funds are
received the assistance of many who
other activities included in the bill, at-
used for programs rather then for ad-
have responded to help neighbors. They
fecting everyone, from kindergartners
ministrative costs.
have responded because, like all of us,
to senior citizens. Thus, this bill is not,
The bill also specifies limits on the
they do care about what happens to
in fact, an education bill. although
level of pay for employees of the Cor-
their communities.
that is what most of the public believes
poration. The Congressional Budget Of-
I remember being a student at the
it to be. It is also important to under-
fice estimates an average salary of
University of Kansas in 1951, when a
stand it is not a voluntarism bill. as I
$120,000 for senior management staff
devastating flood hit Topeka, KS. and
mentioned earlier. Even individuals
and $50,000 for the remaining employ-
Topekans rallied to help those who had
who will receive education benefits will
ees.
to move into temporary shelters at the
also receive a salary. health benefits.
In terms of bureaucracy, on first
municipal auditorium.
and child care during the service pe-
glance it appears that the administra-
These are needs to which we have
riod. Many participants will, in fact,
tion's proposal builds upon the existing
traditionally responded. and we will
fare far better than individuals who are
foundations of the ACTION Agency and
continue to do so.
working minimum-wage jobs. most of
the Commission on National Service.
I think that President Clinton's call
whom cannot count on benefits as gen-
Upon closer examination, however, one
for a new national service program
erous as those offered in this program.
finds the proposal actually creates a
really strikes a responsive chord. The
Part-time opportunities are a part of
new superstructure, the Corporation
Concept outlined by President Clinton
the bill. but the full-time service provi-
for National Service, under which these
of offering service in exchange for as-
aions are not volunteer programs in the
existing entities will operate. State
sistance in attending school is one
sense that most people understand that
ACTION offices will continue to oper-
which holds great attraction for many
term.
ate side-by-side with State Commis-
Americans.
The fact that S. 919 does not live up
sions on National Service. It designates
But. Mr. President. I would just like
to its billing is not, however. my pri-
three separate State entities which are
to suggest that the 300-plus page bill
mary problem with the legislation. My
authorized to receive funds from the
which has emerged to carry out the
concerns about President Clinton's na-
corporation-State Commissions for
proposal bears relatively little resem-
tional service proposal can be summa-
National Service Programs, State Edu-
blance to the picture of national serv-
rized, I think. succinctly, by saying it
cation Agencies for Service Learning
ice that has been painted by many and
is too costly, it is too bureaucratic,
Programa, and State ACTION offices
that has been portrayed by the press
and it is too prescriptive. In terms of
for VISTA and senior volunteer pro-
and understood by the public.
cost, the initial estimates indicate that
grams-without requiring administra-
Beyond its general subject matter,
national service spending will amount
tive collaboration or joint planning
national service, I doubt that many ro-
to $7.4 billion over 4 years. As I men-
among those entities.
alize exactly what ts in this 300-page
tioned earlier, it is unrealistic not to
I think it is obvious this structure is
bill. I would like to speak a moment
take outyear spending into account.
one that adds to bureaucracy. rather
about some of the things that are in
It is important to point out that
than trying to streamline and coordi-
this bill that do concern me.
these funds are in addition to the
nate service programs in order to im-
The broad outline which most people
President's fiscal year 1994 budget re-
prove their effectiveness.
seem to have about the bill is that it
quest of $51 million for Volunteers In
It requires that educational service
will allow students to work off edu-
Service To America [VISTA]; $77.5 mil-
awards be channeled through the U.S.
cation debt by performing national
Mon for the Commission on National
Treasury and the National Service Cor-
service. Obviously. however, there is no
and Community Service: $30 million for
poration. which will necessitate the de-
room in the Federal budget to accom-
the Civilian Community Corps; as well
velopment of an extensive tracking
modate the tens of billions of dollars in
as funding for many other national
system for all national service partici-
new spending that would be required to
service-type programs that are sup-
pants for up to 9 years after they begin
allow all students to do 80.
ported by the Federal Government.
working in a national service program.
I would also guess that most Ameri-
This is not only a large amount in
I think these examples give some
cans assume this bill is about volunts-
and of itself, but it also represents an
small idea of the prescriptiveness of
rism-in other words, that no one is
unwise rate of expansion in our na-
this legislation. The cumbersone na-
paid to participate in these programs.
tional service efforts. For example, the
ture of the framswork created by this
That is not the case.
bill proposes to double expenditures for
legislation could grow and grow.
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Having pointed out what I believe are
It just seems to me that S. 919 is an
States ought to have a system of man-
serious deficiencies in S. 919, I do want
initiative with enormous potential to
datory national service, either military
to acknowledge that many improve-
grow out of hand, spawning new bu-
or civilian, that would apply to men
ments have been made in the original
reaucracies, new regulations, and
and women alike. This is still my own
version of the legislation.
make-work positions.
personal belief. Then, as now. however,
I am very appreciative of the efforts
Madam President, I think it would be
I knew that while public opinion may
of Eli Segal, who, at the request of
a mistake to approve this bill in its
have been moving in that direction. we
President Clinton, has been assigned
present form. The alternative I will
still had a long way to go. Therefore, I
the responsibility for working with the
propose attempts to design a Federal
decided to push for a demonstration
national service legislation. He has
role in national service which will pull
program of voluntary national service
done, I think, an extraordinary fob-
things together in a rational, efficient,
to allow us to test the concept before
combining his enthusiasm for the ef-
administrative structure and imple-
proceeding with a full program.
fort with his willingness to listen to
ment initiatives at a measured pace. I
At that time there were a number of
the rest of us. He and his staff haye
will be discussing my substitute pro-
reasons for delay. First, it was unclear
given serious consideration to concerns
posal at greater length later in this de-
how much interest there was in com-
which I and others have raised with
bate. I hope that there will be those on
munity service. We knew only that
him. I am very appreciative of some
both sides of the aisle who will work
service programs existed on college
changes that have been made. For ex-
together to come up with an initiative
campuses, but we did not have any in-
ample, the bill no longer contains pro-
that will serve us better in this arena.
formation on the depth of interest
visions permitting AFDC recipients
I do not doubt but that all 100 Sen-
among students.
participating in national to maintain
ators care a great deal about the abil-
Second. we did not know the kind of
all low-income assistance benefits as
ity to utilize national and community
students who would be interested in
well as receiving a national service sti-
service in the most effective way. Serv-
community service. We needed more
pend, child care, and educational bene-
ice, as Senator DODD has pointed out,
data on the socioeconomic background
fits. In some States this would have
really means far more to the giver than
of those who participate.
amounted to a package of more than
it does to those who would be served.
Third, it was not known just how ex-
$30,000 a year.
But our effort will fail, I suggest,
pensive a comprehensive program
Having taken that provision out of
Madam President, if it becomes 80
might be. Some estimates placed the
the bill will mean that AFDC recipi-
large that it really becomes unmanage-
total cost at as much as $50 billion a
ents now will just have to decide
able and we are not able to give it the
year.
whether to continue receiving their
attention required. A smaller initiative
Clearly, in 1989 we were not yet ready
current benefits or whether to partici-
can be followed more closely and man-
to move forward with a broad approach
pate in material service and receive
aged more effectively.
to national service. Therefore, I sug-
the benefits available to participant in
I yield the floor.
gested a demonstration program, an
that program.
Mr. PELL addressed the Chair.
important component of which in-
The original bill was also modified to
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen-
volved a commitment to what I have
provide for job descriptions and mini-
ator from Rhode Island.
always considered a crucial concept.
mum qualifications which must be met
Mr. PELL. Madam President, I am
That concept had at its heart the idea
by participants. Previously the bill was
extremely pleased that today we are to
that successful completion of commu-
silent on these points. The legislation
begin consideration of S. 919, the Na-
nity service should involve an edu-
has been revised as well to assure that
tional and Community Service Trust
cational benefit. And I felt then. as I do
matching fund requirements may not
Act of 1993. As one who has been a long-
now, that the educational benefit
be met by using other national service
time advocate of national service, I am
should supplement, and never replace.
dollars from the Federal Government.
pleased. indeed, to finally see legisla-
our existing Federal student aid pro-
(Ms. MIKULSKI assumed the chair.)
tion authorizing a complete, large-
grams.
Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Madam Presi-
scale program of national service that
This significant piece of legislation
dent. although these and other im-
includes an education component being
was eventually melded into the Na-
provements have moved the bill in the
considered in this Chamber. After
tional and Community Service Act of
right direction, they do not represent
many years of discussion, there is now
1990, which became law in November of
the fundamental changes that I believe
a great deal of national attention de-
that year.
are necessary to reinvent Government.
voted to the concept of community
Under that law, the Commission on
Senator WOFFORD used that expres-
service with an education reward. I
National and Community Service is au-
sion, indicating that this legislation
would like to thank President Clinton
thorized to make grants to States to
springs out of a desire to reinvent Gov-
for his role in bringing this issue to the
implement programs of full- and part-
ernment. I suggest that we are missing
forefront. I believe that the President
time national and community service.
a real opportunity to reinvent Govern-
should be given immense credit for his
No more than 10 States were allowed to
ment with an institutional structure
efforts to rally Americans behind his
participate in the first year of the pro-
that really can be a better method of
plan for national service.
gram, thereby preserving the dem-
service delivery.
National service is not a new idea,
onstration approach. Other provisions
I believe there is an opportunity to
however. My own legislative involve-
also make this act the perfect test
develop a more rational and stream-
ment in this issue dates back more
model of national service on a much
lined approach which avoids the prob-
than 20 years, when Senator Javits and
larger scale. Individuals performing
lems that I have identified with S. 919.
I introduced a bill to provide Federal
full-time service may serve for either 1
The substitute amendment that I will
funding assistance for local community
or 2 years, and those choosing to serve
be offering is intended to meet the fol-
partnership programs.
part-time must remain in the program
lowing objectives:
Even closer in nature to the bill cur-
for at least 3 years. All participants
One. true integration of Federal na-
rently under consideration was a bill I
must be 17 years of age or older, and to
tional service efforts in a single, con-
introduced more recently. the Vol-
serve full time must have a high school
solidated program.
untary National Service and Education
diploma or the equivalent. The post-
Two, maximum State flexibility to
Demonstration Act. This was a modi-
service benefits under the National and
determine needs and priorities.
fication of a similar piece of legislation
Community Service Act of 1990 were
Three, recognition of legitimate fls-
I had introduced in 1987 which was de-
$5,000 per year of full-time service and
cal constraints and the need for a rate
veloped as a result of meetings I had
$2,000 per year of part-time service.
of expansion which is reasonable.
with Frank Newman, Susan Stroud,
The Commission made their first
Four. experimentation with post-
and the late Howard Swearer-all
awards to seven States and one Indian
service benefit concepts prior to under-
Rhode Islanders who played a very im-
tribe in 1992. Among the more well-
taking a full-scale commitment to a
portant role in this area. At that time,
known projects that were funded is the
$5,000 educational benefit.
I was of the mind that the United
Delta Service Corps, which engages
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A REPUBLICAN RESPONSE TO NATIONAL SERVICE!
July 15. 1993
Dear Republican Colleague:
As we complete consideration of H.R. 2010. the National Service
Trust Act. we call upon you to consider two basic points:
1) Just because we all support spending cuts does not mean all
government programs should remain static. We firmly believe
National Service is a cost-effective initiative that will meet
many urgent lccal and national needs that will not be met through
traditional means because of budget cuts.
2) This proposal illustrates true bipartisanship. During the
drafting of this bill, the Clinton Administration acknowledged
the concerns that many Republican Members expressed regarding the
cost and composition of a National Service delivery system.
Those concerns were addressed in the proposal that the President
sent to Congress. Below are several key points demonstrating the
changes that have been made between President Clinton's initial
discussion of National Service and the final product that he
unveiled this spring:
a) The original Clinton proposal conditioned all student
financial assistance on national service participation.
H.R. 2010 does not!
b) The original Clinton proposal contained a direct lending
provision. H.R. 2010 contains no such provision|
c) The original Clinton proposal created another entitlement
program. H.R. 2010 is net an entitlement and funding is
totally subject to an annual appropriation!
d) The original Clinton proposal was a new $7.4 billion
program. B.R. 2010 only authorizes $389 million in new
spending for the first year and "such sums thereafter" (all
other spending estimated by CBO represents the transfer of
existing programs into this authority) I
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e) The original Clinton proposal added thousands to the
federal civil service system. H.R. 2010 does not create
civil service employees or allow participants the benefits
and protection of the civil service system!
f) The original Clinton proposal competed with the GI Bill
for recruiting America's youth. H.R. 2010 provides a
smaller educational award than the GI Bill!
g) The original Clinton proposal gave National Service
participants a salary similar to that of the military's.
H.R. 2010 offers wage flexibility, including subminimum
wage!
n) The original Clinton proposal was a federally funded
project. H.R. 2010 represents a federal/state government
partnership and guarantees that all funds will be
distributed through competitive grants. awarded by
politically balanced governing boards.
The original Clinton proposal was an example of big government
and excessive spending. H.R. 2010 is clearly a "Democratic Ideal"
that will be carried out by a "Republican Delivery System". AS
Republicans who have worked long and hard on this bill. we strongly
encourage your support for the bill when it comes before the full
House on July 20th.
Steve Guderan
Pete
Best regards, Hebatra
Steve Gunderson
Peter Hoekstra
Christopher Shays
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NATIONAL SERVICE -- TRULY REPUBLICAN
Dear Republican Colleague:
As Republican cosponsors of H.R. 2010, the National Service Trust
Act, we encourage you CO cake a close lock at the legislation
proposed by President Clinton and reported out of the Education and
Labor Committee, with slight changes.
We believe national service is a basic Republican idea and that the
President's proposal is structured as a Republican would have
structured it and that is deserves broad Republican support.
Establishing a program of National Service promotes sound public
values while providing a measure of collage tuition assistance and a
significant benefit to our communities states, and nation. Young
Americans across the country will participate in programs addressing
the many challenges of our communities including illiteracy, child
immunization, environmental enhancement, crime prevention, and drug
education:
This program will produce young Americans with if sense of individual
and civic responsibility and at keen understanding of the value of
service.
National service participants 111 disperse throughout the country,
carrying with them a belief that personal betterment results from
contributing to the betterment :: society and enriching the lives of
others.
Some have said the ?resident's national service proposal will compete
with existing non-profit organizations not so. In fact, the
program's very structure builds upon these institutions and harnesses
their energy to magnify the impact of service in local communities.
While we currently provide grants and loans to students on a needs
basis. this program embodies the truly Republican principle of having
individuals earn the right to educational assistance.
The decertralized nature of the organizational structure ensures
decisions will be made at the state and Local level by people who
knew what a community's needs are and the best ways to address these
needs.
Congressman Christopher Shars. Fourth District Connecticut
1034 Longworth Building. Washington. DC 20515-0704
Bridgeport 579-5870 Stamford 357-8277 Norwaik 866-6469 Washington, DC 202/225-5541
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Lastly, we want to clear up any misunderstanding regarding the
relationship of this legislation to the proposed restructuring of the
guaranteed student loan program. H.R. 2010, the National Service
Trust Act, contains NO provisions providing for direct lending.
legislation. These two proposals are contained in entirely separate pieces of
Finally, it should be noted this legislation contains a specific
authorization only for fiscal year 1994 and authorizes "such Sums" in
the out years. Congress will need to appropriate funds each year
based on the program's ability to support continued or increased
funding.
When the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee reported this
legislation, it did so with the support of four of the Committee's
seven Republicans. In the House, 19 Republicars signed on as
original cosponsors of this legislation, which was reported by voice
vote out of the Education and Labor Committee.
We hope you will carefully consider the impact this legislation will
have and that it will have your support on the floor.
Sincerely,
Stone Gederam
Christopher Shays,
Steve Gunderson, MC
Ben Isiluan
Rick Lazze
Ben Gilman, MO
Ron Smithing Machtley, MC
Dartick Rick Lazio, MC
Jay Dickey, MC
Sephen Hern
Steve Hornt MC
Doug Bereater
MC
Ganie Connie Morella, Moralla MC
Pete Pik Hoekstra Hocksted MC
Tond Lew Clympia Showe, MC
Tom Lewis, MC
Peter Torkildsen, MC
Gets Blute Peter Blute, MC
And Amo Hayta Houghton, MC
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Fred Upton, MC
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7/29/93
Dear Senator,
On - deeply personal note. I
want to thank you for supporting
natural service today.
Hopefully, we're close to the mo-
ment when natural service moves
from the legislative stage to the
communities of America. From Providence
to Cranston -- from all the city. and
towns of Rhode Irland and America :-
400mg 140,4 are committed to "a
Season of service : I (ladge to you a
program which combines the every and
idealis- of R 1007 will R precheal
lessons of recent Teals.
My best regards,
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Office of National Service
O.E.O.B. - Room 145
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Phone: (202) 456-6444
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TO: Dewey Stokes
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DATE:
NUMBER OF PAGES (including cover sheet):
COMMENTS: The Senate cloture vote is ON OUR proposal to Fund
natural service +1_ '300,000,000 for '94, $500,000.000 for 'as, $700,
000 for '96 ( totl of '1.56.11.00). This compares with 64.06.11.0N
in OUR organal proposal. Regul, "7 this is "tar and scend". We
5-7 it, "obsteuctionism" We're at 59 votes, with next clotore
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1993
Ms. Anne Percy Knott
Assistant Dean
Law School Campaign
Development and Alumni Relations
The University of Michigan Law School
721 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3071
Dear Anne:
Thanks so much for the photographs, along with the
programs and news clippings. One of the highlights of
my six months working in behalf of the national service
initiative was my visit to Ann Arbor. Given the warm
reception, it's going to be hard to resist future
trips.
My best to Lee, and of course, to you. Go Blue!
Sincerely,
el.
Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of National Service
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Ann Arbor, Michigar
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Michigan Union, with a companion shot of Eli Segal. We've had a
fulure trips.
lot of fun putting these together.
Telephone: 313 998-6
Telefax:
313 998-7
My L.,L
When you can't resist the magnetic attraction of the Michigan
to Lee, and
Stadium, just give me a call with your ticket request. Looking
forward to seeing you here soon and often.
of course to
you. Go Blue.
Yours sincerely,
Sincerely,
El.
anne
Enclosure
P.S. Since your mom's the scrapbook keeper, please pass along the
envelope of extra Commencement programs, news clippings, etc. to
her.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1993
Mr. Eric K. Davis
5616 Farralone Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Dear Eric:
Karen has told me of the terrific job you did with
the children from the Angeles Mesa YWCA Day Camp last
Friday. The President and I appreciate your efforts on
behalf of our national service initiative. We are very
thankful for your participation in the Los Angeles area
Summer of Service programs.
We need more role models like yourself who can
provide a positive influence to both the servers and
the young children. Thanks again for your continued
involvement in community service, and we look forward
to working with you again.
With best wishes and warm regards,
Sincerely,
El
Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of National Service
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 20, 1993
Mr. John Emerson
Deputy Director of Presidential
Personnel
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear John:
Marcus King (whose resume is attached) has
volunteered in the Office of National Service for
almost four months. He has been instrumental in our
correspondence outreach to the over 7,000 individuals
who have written to our office. For many nights, he
was the lone volunteer coding and entering mail into
our data base.
Marcus is a bright young man who has demonstrated
a commitment to national service and this
Administration that is admirable. He is interested in
a position at AID. Please consider this letter a
recommendation of his abilities.
Sincerely,
Eli J Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of National Service
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