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PHONE No. :
Aug. 02 1995 5:22PM P01
From :
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ENTERPRISE
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
BLACK ENTERPRISE
Loribbraws MAGAZINE OFFICE 65449
DATE: 8/2/95
TIME: 5:05pm.
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PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE.
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provide We would like to have this letter By the end
of the day tomorrow Please call me of any
questions or comments
Farl G. Graves Publishing Co., Inc.
130 Hifth Avenue. New try. New York 10011-489
Tel: 212-242-0000
From :
PHONE No. :
Aug. 02 1995 5:23PM P02
SUGGESTED COPY FOR PRESIDENT CLINTON'S LETTER FOR
INCLUSION IN THE BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE
25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA PROGRAM
August 9, 1995
It is with great pleasure that I extend a hearty congratulations to Earl G. Graves and
his premier business publication, BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine, on the celebration
of its Silver Anniversary.
During the past 25 years, BLACK ENTERPRISE has played a critical role in
advancing the progress of business in America by highlighting the contributions of African
Americans to the economy of this nation and offering sound business guidance for those
who strive to achieve their piece of the American dream.
My administration has been a staunch supporter of the inclusion of all Americans in
the economic mainstream of the country, and it is publications such as BLACK
ENTERPRISE that helps foster the education of business professionals while providing
them with the tools they need to become business leaders.
It is my hope that the success of this publication cominues well into the future, and
I look forward to celebrating with you all on your 50th Anniversary.
With warm regards,
Bill Clinton
President of the United States
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON
Alexis M. Herman, Director
PHONE: (202) 456-2930 6455
FAX:(202) 456-6318 29 83 2983
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET
Number of Pages (Including Cover) 2
CARMEN Fowler
To:
Fax:
62806
Phone:
8/3/95
Date:
From:
Ruby Moy
Message:
Per my conversation w/
MAureen Hudson. Please call
he on statusas MR, Graves is
cAlling Alexis.
08/03/95 09:25
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From: Kate Carr
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472 OEOB
MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION
FROM:
Kate Carr, Office of Public Liaison
Phone:456-5175
Fax:456-6218
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DATE:
August 3, 1995
AUG 3 1995
RE:
Meeting on Upcoming Economic Conference
There will be a meeting on Thursday, August 3, at 1:00 PM in room 472 of the Old
Executive Office Building to begin discussion on names for the upcoming Northeast
Economic Conference. Please bring any names or additional information you may have.
The states that will be covered in this conference are:
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Maine
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
THANKS
John Emerson
Marion Berry--Agriculture
Tom Epstein
Joyce Carrier--Treasury
Alexis Herman
Mark Doyle--Energy
Elgie Holstein
Matt Gorman-Treasury
Ellen Ochs
Bibb Hubbard--Labor
Tom O'Donnell
Missy Kincaid--SBA
Ann Cattalini
Melissa Moss--Commerce
Marsha Scott
Barbara Silbey--GSA
Slove Silvernan
Etephanie Envirology Labor
Anne Walker
B.J. Thomberry -Interior
Betsy Myers
Leslie Thorton- Education
Karen Hancox
Jorge Valencia--SBA
Brian Johnson
Paddy McGuire Interior
Jeff Nuechterline--USTR
Phyllis Shearer Jones--USTR
Joe Vivalo--EPA
Janno Lieber--Transportation
Name
Date
Dally Capton
11/30/98 Coursel
Schedule Proposal
6/7/95
Accept
Reject
Pending
To:
Billy Webster
Director of Scheduling and Advance
From:
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President,
Director of the Office of Public Liaison
Request
Keynote address to the Progressive
National Baptist Convention
Purpose:
This is an opportunity for the President to
generate support for his legislative agenda
from an audience of influential African
American religious leaders.
Background:
The Progressive National Baptist Convention
is a Baptist denomination composed of more
than 1800 churches with a total membership of
2.5 million. Rev B.W. Smith of Albany, New
York, is the newly elected president of the
organization. He succeeded the Rev. Charles
Adams of Detroit, a staunch Clinton
supporter. The group is considered to be the
most progressive African American Baptist
organization.
The Convention was organized at the height of
the Civil Rights Movement and was the
denominational home for the late Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King addressed
every annual convention until his death in
1968. The Progressive National Baptist is
heralded and respected among all Baptists
because of its unrelenting support of civil
rights. Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Reverend
Benjamin Hooks, the Rev. William Gray III,
and the Rev. Otis Moss are just a few of the
Convention's well known and well respected
members.
Previous
Participation:
None
Date and Time:
The convention is scheduled for August 7-12,
1995, in Charlotte, North Carolina. They
prefer the President speak at noon on August
9th or the evening of August 11th. However,
the organization will accommodate the
President's schedule.
Briefing Time:
10 minutes
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
The Omni Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Participants
6,000 Baptist ministers
Outline of Events:
TBD
Remarks Required:
Provided by Speechwriting with
input from OPL
Media Coverage:
Open
First Lady's
Attendance:
No
Vice President's
Attendance:
No
Second Lady's
Attendance:
No
Recommended by:
Alexis Herman
Contact:
Ben Johnson 6-5189
Origin of this
Ben Johnson
Proposal:
Letter attached
Method of Payment:
If there are any costs associated with this
event, we would ask the Convention to cover
it.
EVENT MESSAGE FORM
Event:
Progressive Baptist Convention annual National Convention
Date of Event: August 7-12 , 1995
Event Coordinator:
Lead Advance:
Deadline:
Mark Gearan's Initials:
Billy Webster's Initials:
DESIRED "HEADLINE":
The President challenges religious leaders to assist in the moral rebuilding of America
to meet the needs of the 21st Century.
MESSAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY:
Faimess, good moral character, education and hard work pays dividends and makes
for a better life for all Americans.
DESIRED VISUAL FOR EVENT:
Photo Op of the President with leading African American clergy.
DESIRED AUDIENCE AT SIGHT:
Religious leaders and members of church groups.
CONCISE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION, "WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVENT?"
To send a positive message to a key African American religious organization that we
are going to need in 1996.
STATE
PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC.
ROMANS
our
PROGRESS
SERVICE
CONVENTION
"A People of Faith and Action"
FELLOWSHIP
DR. BENNETT W. SMITH, SR., PRESIDENT
PROGRER
PEACE
198:
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
April 28, 1995
The Honorable President Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Clinton
In behalf of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc, and the
Alliance of Baptists, we are pleased to Invite you to deliver the major address
during an historic Joint Session of our two bodies this summer.
This first-ever event of its kind has been scheduled to coincide with the
sesquicentennial observation of the 1845 division of Baptists along racial
and regional Itruse over the lasue of slavery. It is to be held during the 34th
Annual Session of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, scheduled for
August 7-12, 1995 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Together, the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the Alliance of
Baptists have been seeking a new day La race relations in our churches and in
our country. We have benefited immensely from an official dialogue over the
past four years, conversations that are resulting in joint worship and projects
in local communities involving churches affiliated with both groups.
And we are in the process of developing a joint curriculum on racion for use
Saint John Baptist Church
184 Goodell Street Buffalo, New York 14204
(718) 852-4504
FAX: (716) 852-1520
President Clinton
&
April 28, 1995
in our churches. We believe the Spirit of God is at work with us in
addressing the critically important issues surrounding race and racism in our
time.
We would very much like to schedule your address for mid-day on
Wednesday, August 9, or on Friday evening, August 11. Please be assured,
however, that we would be honored to welcome your participation at any
time during that week.
Your presence among us in Charlotte would enhance this joint effort
immeasurably. Not only would you honor us by addressing our Joint
Session, you would also be lending credibility to what we believe is a worthy
model for the future of healthier interracial relations in church and society.
May God be with you in the daily discharge of your enormous
responsibilities. Be assured that our prayers and those of many others of
God's people are being offered on your behalf.
Very respectfully yours,
W.Smith.b.
Th Emis Roberts
Bennett W. Smith, Sr.
John Ewing Roberts
President, Progressive National Baptist
President, Alliance of
Convention, Inc.
Baptists
Convention CTR
6000
To: -ernan, Alexis
From: Womer's Eusiress Ownership
8-23-95 6:23pm 2. 1 of i
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE on WOMEN'S BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE
PLEASE DELIVER TO THE FOLLOWING: (1 page total)
Laura D'Andrea Tyson / Chair
202-456-2174 / 456-2878 fax
Betsy Myers / White House
202-456-7300 ! 456-7311 fax
Secretary Sheila Widnall / Defense - Air Force
703-697-7376 / 695-8809 fax
Secretary Donna Shalala ! Sarah Kovner / HHS
202-690-6347 ! 690-7098 fax
Gloria Gutierrez / Commerce
202-482-4951 / 482-3592 fax
Karen Nussbaum / Labor
202-219-6593 / 219-5529 fax
Julia Stasch / GSA
202-501-0800 / 219-1243 fax
Jolene Molitoris / DOT
202-366-0710 / 366-7009 fax
Darcy Bradbury / Treasury
202-622-2037 / 622-0265 fax
Janet Yellen / Federal Reserve
202-452-3213 / 452-3819 fax
Alexis Herman / White House
202-456-6455 / 456-2983 fax
Doris Matsui / White House
202-456-2930 / 456-6218 fax
HOLD THE DATE
The Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise will hold its second meeting of
the year on Wednesday, August 9, 1995 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the White House. More
information and a complete agenda will follow as it becomes available. If you have any further
questions, they can be directed to Janine Stanzione in SBA's Office of Women's Business
Ownership at 202-205-6673. Thank you.
To: Herman, Alexis
From: Women's Business Ownership
7-24-95 6:39pm p. 1 of 4
AMH in N.C
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE on WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PLEASE DELIVER TO THE FOLLOWING: ( 4 pages total)
Laura D'Andrea Tyson / Chair
202-456-2174 / 456-2878 fax
9661 1/2 ill
Betsy Myers / Vice Chair / White House
202-456-7300 / 456-7311 fax
Secretary Sheila Widnall / Air Force
703-695-7145 i 693-1142 fax
Gloria Gutierrez / Commerce
202-482-4951 / 482-3592 fax
Secretary Donna Shalala / Sarah Kovner / HHS
202-690-6347 / 690-7098 fax
Karen Nussbaum / Labor
202-219-6593 / 219-5529 fax
Julia Stasch / GSA
202-501-0800 / 219-1243 fax
Jolene Molitoris / DOT
202-366-0710 / 366-7009 fax
Darcy Bradbury ! Treasury
202-622-2037 / 622-0265 fax
Janet Yellen / Federal Reserve
202-452-3213 i 452-3819 fax
Alexis Herman / White House
202-456-6455 / 456-2983 fax
Doris Matsui / White House
202-456-2930 / 456-6218 fax
The Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise will meet on Wednesday,
August 9, 1995 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the White House A draft agenda is attached for your
review. If you have any further questions, please call Janine Stanzione in SBA's Office of
Women's Business Ownership at 205-6673. We look forward to your attendance. Thank you
To: Herman, Alexis
From: Women's Business Ownership
7-24-95 6:38pm
p. 2 of 4
DRAFT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE on WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
and the
NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL
August 9, 1995
White House, OEOB #474
9:00 - 11:00 am
I.
WELCOME and BRIEF REMARKS by Laura Tyson, Chair
Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise
II.
BRIEF REMARKS by Lillian Vernon, Chair
National Women's Business Council
III.
INTRODUCTION of MEMBERS
IV.
GOALS and VISION by BETSY MYERS
Deputy Assistant to the President and Director for Women's
Initiatives and Outreach
V.
DISCUSSION of the ANNUAL REPORT by Linda Tarr-Whelan
President and CEO, Center for Policy Alternatives
VI.
REPORTS from TASK FORCE CHAIRS
-
Access to Capital (Darcy Bradbury)
-
Procurement (Tony DeLuca)
-
Training and Technical Assistance (Sarah Kovner)
- Data and Information (Gloria Gutierrez)
- IACWBE Outreach and Marketing (Jolene Molitoris)
VII. DISCUSSION of STRATEGIC PLAN by Amy Millman
Executive Director, National Women's Business Council
VIII.
WRAP UP
To: Herman, Alexis
From: Women's Business Ownership
7-24-95 6:38pm
P. 3 of 4
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE on WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
and the
NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL
July 24, 1995
Dear Member:
The Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise and the National Women's Business Council
would like to extend a personal invitation to attend our annual meeting to be held on
August 9, 1995 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the White House.
The purpose of this meeting is to review the draft of our annual report and to discuss the Committee's initiatives
and outreach strategy for the next year. The Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise was
created by Congress to lead a coordinated effort throughout the federal government to ensure that women's
economic issues are being addressed in every agency. It is our mission is to promote old initiatives, policies and
programs designed to foster women's business enterprise at all stages of development in the public and private sector
marketplaces and through new public/private sector collaborations.
You will be receiving an outline of the annual report by mail over the next two weeks for your review. Please take
some time prior to our meeting to look over the outline and prepare any comments for discussion at that time.
Wednesday, August 2, 1995
JOINT MEETING of the Interagency Committee on Women's Business
Enterprise and the National Women's Business Council
9:00 - 11:00 am
The White House
Indian Treaty Room, OEOB #474
Please fax the attached RSVP sheet to 205-7287 to confirm your participation in this important meeting. If you
have any questions concerning the meeting, please call Janine Stanzione at 202-205-6673.
*
In preparing your office's FY 96 budget, please keep in mind that the Interagency Committee on Women's
Business Enterprise will need funding for new initiatives and future projects over the next year. Many of these
projects will be highlighted in the annual report and discussed in detail at our August 9th meeting. By planning
ahead, we can avoid last minute decisions and obligate monies in advance to continue the good work of the
Committee.
Your support for and active participation in the deliberations of the LACWBE and the NWBC is essential if our
actions are to result in constructive change for our constituency. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Betsy Myers, Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director for Women's Initiatives and Outreach
To: Herman, Aleris
From: Women's Business Ownership
7-24-95 5:39pm D. 4 of 4
PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO JANINE STANZIONE AT (202) 205-7287.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1995
JOINT MEETING of the Interagency Committee on Women's Business
Enterprise and the National Women's Business Council
9:00 - 11:00 am
The White House
Indian Treaty Room, OEOB #474
NAME:
TITLE:
DEPARTMENT/OFFICE:
PHONE/FAX#'S:
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
CAN ATTEND
CANNOT ATTEND
ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES:
NAME:
TITLE:
DEPARTMENT/OFFICE:
PHONE/FAX #S:
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
CAN ATTEND
CANNOT ATTEND
Please call Janine Stanzione at 202-205-6673 with any questions. Thank you.
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; to come to
your office on August 3, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. to meet with you and
the Mayors of Mobile and Pritchard.
Al Stokes will get me a packet of materials by 7/7 so that I may
inform the Secretary's office so he can bring the proper staff
person to assist him.
Will you be needing anyone to assist you?
Ben
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6/30/95
Alexis
Kate,
I have attached for you a confidential summary of the proposal.
Probably the three big items for the business community are;
Prohibit vending machine sale of cigarettes, meaning
all cigarettes must be sold in face to face sale.
Require age identification at point of sale,
manufacturers (not retailers) would be responsible for
insuring that cigarettes are not being sold to minors.
advertising restrictions include: ban of outdoor ads
within 1,000 feet of schools, only black and white
outdoor ads allowed, only black and white ads in
publications if the publications have a large
percentage of young readers, and no use of cigarette
brand names on non cigarette items (i.e. hats, t-
shirts, etc.)
As I mentioned to you yesterday, we are under a legal restriction
from discussing the content of this proposal until tomorrow after
it is officially made public.
The process tomorrow will be: Courtesy calls can begin in the
morning after 9:00 am when the proposal goes public at the
federal register. The President makes his official announcement
at the beginning of the press conference at 1:30 tomorrow
afternoon. I am bringing in a group of healthcare and children's
supporters (although they do not know what is in the proposal)
tomorrow morning for a private meeting with the President and
then stake out. These folks (like AMA President Lonnie Bristow)
will be our key validators throughout the day.
You might want to coordinate with Commerce and SBA about who in
the business community should official get a courtesy call.
Marion Barry called me yesterday and I suggested that USDA be
prepared to make courtesy calls to the tobacco grower groups.
Alexis wants to do a business strategy meeting with Laura, Sec.
Brown and Rubin late today, i.e. 6:00pm.
I will check in with you as soon as possible.
Allex, *
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN &
MARILYN YAGER
FROM:
Andre Oliver Ao.
RE:
Senior Groups' Activities During Recess
As you know, over the last several days Marilyn and I have been
calling and meeting with the major senior organizations to guage
their activities over the August recess, and inform them of
Administration activities during the same period. Following is a
synopsis of group activities:
o
AARP
Characterizing August as "education month," AARP will be
spearheading several activities over the coming weeks:
-
Mock congressional hearings in 30 states
-
Media buys in targeted local markets in Aug. and Sept.
-
Direct mail to members in key states
-
Sept. issue of Modern Maturity will focus on Medicare
As you know, the organization is being very tentative
politically, making it difficult to coordinate outreach
activities.
National Council of Senior Citizens
NCSC is engaged in several grassroots activities in the
coming weeks, targeting 82 CDs in 20 states:
-
Medicare birthday party events
-
Encouraging congressional members to sign pledges to
keep Medicare in tact
-
Counter events at Speaker fundraisers and book signing
events
-
Media buys TBD
National Committee to Preserve Medicare & Social Security
Harold Ickes led a meeting today with M. McSteen and M.
Richtman to discuss their efforts over the recess, and
encourage more proactive outreach. Their major efforts
consist of:
-
Aggressive direct mail program to the organization's
280,000 members
-
Editorial board meetings, speeches and talk radio
programs by the Ms. McSteen and Mr. Richtman
-
Mock hearings in 30 states
-
Some targeting of congressional town meetings over
recess
AFSCME Retirees
The Retirees will be organizing several activities through
Sept., including:
-
TV ads discussing Medicaid, long term care and
education funding in Sept. (targeting 50 CDs in 20
states)
-
Tie-ins with NCSC on Medicare "birthday party" events
Long-term Care Campaign
The Long-term Care Campaign is targeting select members of
the Senate Finance Committee for its grassroots outreach
over the recess.
In the third week of Aug. the organization plans to run
Medicaid ads in South Dakota and Iowa. The organization is
also collecting donations from other senior organizations to
expand its media buys (for example, we know that AAHA has
contributed $10,000 to the media campaign).
We will continue to speak with organizations and encourage
practive recess outreach over the coming days, and will update
you with more detailed activities shortly.
FYI, attached is today's AP story on the Medicare event in
Atlanta.
Date: 08/07/95 Time: 15:27
Republicans Go to Georgia to Talk About Medicare
ATLANTA (AP) A Democratic congressman and more than 100
chanting labor activists disrupted today's launch of House Speaker
Newt Gingrich's crusade to convince Americans the GOP can fix
Medicare without harsh cutbacks.
After Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and the activists marched into the
hotel ballroom, Gingrich, who had been in a waiting room, left
without delivering his speech.
''Where is Newt?'' the demonstrators began shouting after 20
minutes of standing at the back of the room. Some marched up the
aisle and sat on the stage, waving fists and shouting, ''Newt is
scared!''
The demonstrators left en masse and Lewis addressed them outside
the ballroom.
''We must tell the Speaker, Mr. Gingrich, and we must tell the
Republicans to take their greedy hands off of Medicare,' he said.
Recalling the civil rights march to Selma, Ala. 30 summers ago,
Lewis said this ''is our march to November 1996.
We have a
group of radical extremists in Washington under the leadership of
this speaker who want to take us back to another period, undo what
Roosevelt did, what Truman did, what Kennedy did, what Lyndon
Johnson did.
''We must say we are not going back and will not go back,
Lewis shouted.
'`This is one day Newt Gingrich didn't get his way, gloated
Stewart Acuff, president of the Atlanta Labor Council.
Later, Gingrich, attending the opening of a senior citizens
center in nearby Marietta, Ga., said of Lewis, '`He has to decide
whether he's a protester or a congressman
The elderly crowd applauded when Gingrich assured them he
intends to reform Medicare, not eliminate it.
Gingrich returned to the hotel to deliver his speech a few hours
later. He thanked the audience of 200 for enduring the mindless
protest' and attacked what he called "the irrational
demagoguery'' of the White House in claiming the Republicans will
force seniors to pay $1,000 more a year for Medicare.
Earlier, on television, Gingrich said the Republican plan to
save $270 billion from Medicare over seven years will simply
'`limit the rate of growth' and that actually, ''every year
Medicare (spending) will go up.
Sen. Paul Coverdell, R-Ga., who spoke at the town meeting before
the disruption, said, "Those voices who say nothing is required
should be muted and frankly ignored.
If you're 58 and nothing
is done, there will be no Medicare program.
Lewis, like the rest of the Georgia delegation to Congress, had
been invited to share the stage with Gingrich and other Republicans
at the public meeting sponsored by the Congressional Institute, a
conservative policy group.
Gingrich, appearing on NBC's ''Today'' show, said the Clinton
administration's own Medicare trustees have concluded the program
'starts to go broke next year and is bankrupt in seven years.
He dismissed criticism that the plan could cost seniors an
addition $1,000 a year, calling that ''a scare tactic from our
political opponents. He acknowledged, however, that senior
citizens will face ''a traditional pattern of slight increases each
year
to fit the inflation rate.
'Irate Democrats are mounting their own forums and launching
petition drives to avoid what Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., claims is
the ''Medicare Pearl Harbor'' looming when Congress returns from
its August recess.
Gingrich said he expects to unveil his plan by the first or
second week of September.
Gingrich and House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, sent
their troops home for the August recess with slide shows and thick
packets explaining options the GOP is considering to revamp
Medicare, the $178 billion health program for 33 million senior
citizens and 4 million disabled workers.
Gingrich promised that if senior citizens like Medicare the way
it is, they can keep their current fee-for-service coverage, which
allows them to go to any doctor they wish.
Seniors now must pay $716 for the first day in the hospital, a
$100 annual deductible for doctors' bills and 20 percent
copayments, and $46 a month premiums for their Part B coverage.
An options paper leaked from the House Ways and Means Committee
a month ago spoke of sharply increasing the deductible and making
the elderly pay as much as 25 percent of doctors' bills if they
refused to switch to managed care.
Other options, according to Gingrich, include coordinated care,
allowing senior citizens to stay in the group plan they were in
before turning 65, or letting them open medical savings accounts.
But Democrats warn that Republicans may try to convert Medicare
into a fixed-sum voucher.
where the government would pay a certain sum each year, and no
more.
Gingrich says the GOP belt-tightening moves will allow Medicare
spending per beneficiary to grow from $4,800 now to $6,700 by 2002.
Democrats warn that $6,700 may not be enough, with inflation and
increased demand for services.
APNP-08-07-95 1534EDT
AGENDA
SHORT-TERM MEETING
August 4, 1995
Budget environmental event (8/8)
Meeting with Fraternal Order of Police (8/7 or 8/8)
Video for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening, Cleveland
Grazing fees issue (8/21)
National Parks event in Wyoming (8/25)
Women's Suffrage event in Wyoming (8/26) Word
Catholic Roundtable - OK)
Cal Ripkin breaks Lou Gehrig's record at evening game in Baltimore, (9/6) OK
Monterey, CA, Labor Day (9/4)
Alameda Co. Labor Day Picinic
Yeltsin meeting during Potus UN visit, 3 hours (Oct. 22-23)
232 Chalecter
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
15-Jun-1995 01:48pm
TO:
(See Below)
JUN
FROM:
Marilyn DiGiacobbe
Office of Public Liaison
SUBJECT: Mrs. Clinton's event with Mother Teresa
On Monday, June 19 Mrs. Clinton will join Mother Teresa, James
Cardinal Hickey, the Missionaries of Charity and Mayor Marion
Barry in dedicating the Missionaries of Charity new home for
babies waiting to be placed with adoptive or foster families.
The event is at 10:00am at 5649 Western Avenue, NW in Washington,
DC. Following the dedication, Mass will be celebrated at 12:00
noon at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This is an open
event. If you would like to invite any local area constituents to
attend, please let me know. I have an invitation that can be
copied and faxed to constituents.
Thank you.
Distribution:
TO: Alexis M. Herman
TO: Ruby G. Moy
TO: Steven M. Hilton
TO: Christopher T. Wayne
TO: Dana A. Wyckoff
TO: Ann T. Eder
TO: Doris O. Matsui
TO: Deborah L. Fine
TO: Barbara D. Woolley
TO: Mike Lux
TO: Floydetta McAfee
TO: Daniel Wexler
TO: Jeffrey S. Shulman
TO: Robert B. Johnson
TO: Suzanna Valdez
TO: Marilyn Yager
TO: Marsha Scott
TO: Kathleen (Kate) Carr
TO: Betsy Myers
Ault
Debit
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR HAROLD ICKES
ERSKINE BOWLES
CAROL RASCO
ALEXIS HERMAN
PAT GRIFFIN
DOUG SOSNIK
MARCIA HALE
BILLY WEBSTER
JACK QUINN
ELAINE KAMARCK
JOHN EMERSON
FROM:
HUD KITTY PROPOSALS HIGGINS Kitty
SUBJECT:
Andrew Cuomo has proposed four upcoming opportunities for the President's schedule and I
think the first two deserve particular consideration for White House involvement. All of
these announcements are part of HUD's next phase of reinvention strategy: Building
Communities of Opportunity.
Homelessness Grants
HUD has $900 million in grant money to combat homelessness ready to be awarded. This
was a competitive bidding process (approximately 2000 applications were received).
However, because of the size of the money available, all 50 states will be awarded some
kind of grant. These grants represent doubling funds for the homeless with a focus on self-
sufficiency.
Reinventing HUD
HUD has developed a computer software program that eliminates the thousands of pages of
paperwork which used to be required to finalize grant applications. Local governments can
now plot out their plans for HUD money on maps of their communities available via
computer. This information will also be made available on the Internet and interested
citizens can see what their cities are planning.
This is an impressive database, using census information as well as maps, and has potential
applications for other federal departments.
Community Development Grants
In an effort to highlight community programs, HUD is ready to announce two community
development grants programs, one named in memory of former Senator John Heinz. There
will be approximately 120 grant awards totaling over $27 million.
EDI Grants
HUD is ready to announce a second round of Economic Development Initiative grants. The
first round was announced in the fall of 1994. The $500 million they have available should
affect between 50 and 60 communities across the country.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Amit
kate
MEMORANDUM FOR MINYON MOORE
FROM CAREN WILCOX
SUBJECT: MISINTERPRETATION OF A TERM IN THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH
DATE: JUNE 15, 1995
Greg Moore alerted me this afternoon to a terrible misinterpretation of the President's remarks
at the White House Conference on Small Business. Apparently it is widely believed on the Hill
that he relieved the small business community of liability for discrimination.
We discussed it with the ACLU which had drafted a strong letter to George Stephanopoulos
protesting the misunderstood policy. Because of my work at Hershey Foods, I knew this
interpretation of the use of the words was incorrect, but could see how it easily could be
confused.
The facts are:
The CQ Congressional Monitor in its story regarding the President's speech on Monday,
June 12, ran the following paragraph:
Clinton's proposal would exempt companies with 100 or fewer employees from
anti-discrimination rules if they guarantee employees a certain contribution to an
Individual Retirement Account-based plan.
In the context of pension reform, the term "anti-discrimination" refers to a set of
complex formulas intended to prevent different pension plans being offered to employees
based on financial status and salary status. These rules have nothing whatsoever to do
with discrimination on the basis of race or gender. They are complex and require
expensive pension consultants causing many small businesses to prefer to offer no
pension plans to employees.
Unfortunately, the words were used without clarification in the current political climate
concerning affirmative action.
I have called the White House and talked with Dorothy Robine, and left messages for Gene
Sperling and Alexis Herman to alert them to the problem. I recommended to Dorothy that a
short, clear statement should be sent by an appropriate person to the Black Caucus, as well as
the Hispanic Caucus and other appropriate constituencies. She is working on it.
cc:
Chairman Fowler, Chairman Dodd, Greg Moore, Andy Hernandez, Maureen Shea
cc:
George Stephanopolous, Alexis Herman, Laura Tyson, Gene Sperling, Betsy Myers,
Dorothy Robine, Ben Johnson
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FAX TO:
Amts
Harold Ickes
62883
Doug Sosnik
66527
Alexis Herman
62983
when you are
Marcia Hale
66220
Maggie Williams
66244
Lisa Caputo
67805
Jodie Torkelson
ready, Marsha
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will brief you
on the events of
FROM:
The last 2 days.
Marsha Scott
R
SUBJECT:
Talking Points re: White House Gay and Lesbian Briefing
TALKING POINTS RE WHITE HOUSE GAY & LESBIAN BRIEFING
On Monday, June 12, 1995 the White House announced that
Deputy Assistant to the President Marsha Scott had been
appointed as liaison to the gay & lesbian community.
Approximately 75 openly gay & lesbian elected officials from
around the nation came to the White House on Tuesday, June
13, 1995 for an afternoon of briefings. This marks the
first time in history that a large group of openly gay &
lesbian individuals have been invited to the White House.
Senior Officials including: Secretary Donna Shalala;
Secretary Henry Cisneros; Dr. Laura Tyson; National AIDs
Policy Director Patsy Fleming; Judge Abner Mikva;and Doug
Sosnik briefed the officials on Administration policy.
Following the briefing a reception co-hosted by the White
House & the Victory Fund was held in the Indian Treaty Room.
The Vice President attended the reception, shaking hands and
posing for pictures with many of the guests.
It was agreed by all participants that there should be a
continuing dialogue between the gay & lesbian community and
Marsha Scott's office. San Francisco Supervisor Susan Leal,
one of the organizers of the elected official's visit to the
White House, agreed to help coordinate this effort.
Oregon State Representative George Eighmey notified us
that members of the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service
donned latex gloves when approximately 50 of the elected
officials reported to the East Visitors Gate for a private
tour prior to the Briefing.
Latex gloves are part of the standard issue of the Uniformed
Division of the Secret Service. The gloves are used at an
Officer's discretion. However, this was a highly unusual
and inappropriate use of the gloves. Steps will be taken to
see that this incident is not repeated.
Chief of Staff Leon Panetta has directed Treasury Secretary
Rubin to investigate this incident.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
12-Jun-1995 04:10pm
TO:
Deborah L. Fine
FROM:
Jason S. Goldberg
Office of Cabinet Affairs
SUBJECT: NAACP
Debbie, Please pass this on to Alexis:
In the meeting we were just in, Alexis spoke about the NAACP. We thought that
Shalala was confirmed to go, however, they just told me that they were told by
the VP office about 1 month ago to hold off from confirming because the VP was
still considering attending.
***
Do we want to tell her to confirm, or do we hold off to see what
develops with POTUS/VPOTUS
***
OR, do we ned to make another Cabinet Member go instead?
Thanks
Jason
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
July 20, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO LEON PANETTA
ERSKINE BOWLES
HAROLD ICKES
FROM:
Jeremy Ben-Ami
SUBJECT:
Dr Foster
I met yesterday with Dr. Foster to discuss his future role in the
administration.
Dr. Foster has agreed to accept the position discussed at our
meeting last Friday: Senior Advisor to the President on Teen
Pregnancy and Youth Issues. He will also be appointed as an
advisor to Secretary Shalala. He will be a part-time Special
Government Employee of HHS, which means he will work less than
130 days a year. He will retain his tenured professorship at
Meharry.
Dr. Foster will be the President's primary national spokesperson
on the issue of teen pregnancy. His responsibilities will
include reaching out to and mobilizing activity among national
organizations and community groups on teen pregnancy and youth
issues. He will also be the President's liaison to any national
non-profit that is ultimately formed to coordinate the National
Campaign Against Teen Pregnancy. He may be on the Board of that
group, but he will not "lead" it or be Chair or Executive
Director.
Timing of the Announcement We are now ready to announce this
whenever you decide it is appropriate. We discussed last Friday
the need to coordinate with the announcement of a new candidate
for Surgeon General. HHS has serious concerns about how we
proceed on this front given the budget fight. Bob Nash indicates
we would be ready to announce a nominee after Labor Day.
DETERMINED TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE
MARKING INITIALS: PB DATE: 6/23/17
Recommendation It may be best for Erskine to convene a meeting
as soon as possible with HHS and the relevant White House offices
- Personnel, DPC, Press Office and Public Liaison - to determine
strategy. I understand that Mike McCurry is anxious to let the
press know what Dr. Foster's position will be.
Please advise.
CC:
Carol Rasco
Maggie Williams
Mike McCurry
Bob Nash
Alexis Herman
OPERATIONS & REG. MNGT ID:202-482-6021
MAY 29'95
23:21 No.001 P.01
AMH
Ben
FAX COVER SHEET
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
14TH & CONSTITUTION AVENUE, N.W., ROOM 5063
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230
(202) 482-1015 (TELEPHONE)
(202) 482-6021 (FAX)
To:
Alexis Herman
Telephone:
Fax:
202 - 456 - 6218
From:
Elio Muller
Number of pages including fax cover sheet:
Message:
MAY 29'95
OPERATIONS 8 REG. MNGT ID:202-482-6021
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICA
UNITED STATES * /
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Washington, D.C. 20230
Minority Business Development Agency
MEMORANDUM TO:
ALEXIS HERMAN
WH Public Liaison
FROM:
Associate Director Ell
ELJO MULLER
REGARDING:
CONSTITUENT OUTREACH
5/26/95
MBDA has developed a preliminary strategy for advocating the
preservation of the agency. Our strategy has identified several
major targets which we believe to be composed of the entities
that have the highest potential for impacting the public debate
over the survival of MBDA. The principal goal of each of this
strategy is to provide facts and information to these entities.
True facts overwhelmingly favor the survival of the agency. We
must load the debate with the facts which put the agency in the
best possible light.
Director Joan Parrott-Fonseca has assigned me to head a task
force to coordinate this effort on behalf of MBDA. I know that
your office effectively reaches a great many powerful groups and
individuals throughout the nation. While discussing the progress
of the task force with her today via telephone from South Africa,
I told Joan that I intended to send your office a copy of the
press and other materials we are generating to see how your
office might be able to help in this effort. Joan would like for
her and I to meet with you next week at your convenience. Please
have your staff contact us about scheduling this meeting. 202-
482-5061
Attached you will find a copy of Joan's statement released
yesterday.
yes - NO- or w/Ben only-
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MAY 29'95 23:22 No.001 P.03
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
MINORITY
COMMERCE
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
NEWS
AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Michael Garcia
Thursday, May 25, 1995
(202) 482-4547
STATEMENT BY JOAN PARROTT-FONSECA
DIRECTOR OF THE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Joan Parrott-Fonseca, Director of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), firmly
rejects the notion that the proposed "Department of Commerce Dismantling Act" constitutes sound
economic policy. Parrott-Fonseca agrees with Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown's assessment
that this legislation is both ill-conceived and dangerous to American economic growth and
competitiveness. Moreover, the legislation seriously undermines America's competitive position in
the global economy, placing American workers at risk.
An overwhelming number of minority entrepreneurs lack the technical business skills to compete in
the mainstream U.S. economy. Minority-owned businesses continue to be denied access to capital and
are grossly under-utilized. MBDA addresses these issues and builds business skills at the local level.
For minority businesses to take the first hit of service elimination in this budget, while cutting taxes
for the rich, is a terrible affront to the basic concept of fairness in America.
In an expanding global economy, America cannot afford to ignore the need to fully utilize all of its
entrepreneurial resources. These resources must be developed and nurtured. MBDA serves a vital
function in providing the management and entrepreneurial training, and the technical assistance vital
to the success of the minority business community. The Agency's activities enhance the competitive
capacity of minority-owned firms and thus, enhance America's ability to compete in the world
market.
MBDA provides a vital function at the Commerce Department that only the Federal government can
adequately deliver. It is the only Federal agency dedicated to private-sector entrepreneurial
development for minority businesses and through these successful minority businesses, MBDA creates
jobs and wealth for communities and the country. Minority business development is the most
powerful, and sustainable alternative to welfare.
As President Clinton has said, there is right way and wrong way to cut the budget. Elimination of
the only agency that develops entrepreneurship and business success in our minority communities is
the wrong way. Elimination of MBDA is as ill-conceived as is the proposed dismantling of the
Department of Commerce. In light of the facts, I trust the sponsors of this short-sighted legislation
will see the potentially devastating impact of this bill. The Minority Business Development Agency is
an investment in America's future that Congress cannot afford to abandon.
###
MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN
FROM:
DANNY WEXLER An
SUBJECT:
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL
DATE:
MAY 31, 1995
CC:
KATE CARR
18 AVW
As a follow up to your discussion with Randy White at the
Business Council meeting a few weeks ago, I suggested that John
Bryan write directly to the President outlining their
request/suggestions for the Business Council's fall meeting.
Attached is their letter.
How would you like to proceed from here?
Go forward w/ scheduling request
Hold
See me -
SARA LEE CORPORATION
Date
May 24, 1995
VIA FACSIMILE
From
Randy White
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JRN
Dan Wexler
The attached letter was sent to the President by overnight mail today. I will be in touch
to follow up on this in the coming weeks.
If you hear anything in the meanwhile, please do not hesitate to let me know. T can he
reached by phone (312-558-8383) or fax (312-419-3189).
Regards.
JRW:pan
Attachment
c: Alexis Herman
SARA LEE CORPORATION
SENT VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL
May 23, 1995
Three First National Plaza
Chicago, Minois 60602-4260
The President
312 726 2600
The White House
John 11. Brynn
Washington, D.C. 20500
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Mr. President:
I am currently serving as vice chairman of The Business Council. In that
role, I have responsibility for putting together the program for the Council's
next meeting to be held in Williamsburg on October 13 and 14. Because your
three previous addresses to The Business Council were both informative and
well received, I am writing to again request your involvement, though in a
slightly different forum.
The fall meeting is organized quite differently from the February meeting in
Washington. It is held in Williamsburg over a Friday and Saturday morning
to facilitate more time for social interaction among members and guests, and
to better accommodate the inclusion of spouses in both the business and
social programs. By joining us at this meeting you will again have a valuable
podium, but at a meeting with a very different dynamic.
As you know, the Council is the most important group of business leaders in
the country - and one in which you have a number of strongly dedicated
supporters. There is no other group of executives as influential in shaping
opinions in the American business community as the members of the Council.
We can build the program around the most convenient time for you. The best
options would be either at the black-tie dinner on Friday evening or at the
close of one of the two business sessions, which run from 8:00 AM until noon
on both Friday and Saturday. Wc would also bc honored and pleased if your
schedule permitted you to join us for some golf on Friday afternoon.
The President
The White House
May 23, 1995
Page Two
An appcarance in October would preclude the need to consider another visit
to The Business Council in February of 1996, while also making the strongest
possible statement of the Clinton Administration's continuing interest in
working with the business community to both grow our economy and address
the many varied social issues of our day.
I would, personally, appreciate it if you could accept this invitation, and I
shall look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Polin
JHB:pan
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1995 - JUN I
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Washington, D.C. 20600
SCIENCE DIVISION
FAX TRANSMITTAL SHEET
DATE: 6-01-95
TO: Alexis Herman
ORGANIZATION: Public harson
TELEPHONE: 6-6455
FAX:
6-2983
FROM: Joyce Justus
TELEPHONE: 6- 6129
FAX: 6-6027
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institutions tomorrow- also receved addetional
information from NSF - Call if you need
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The Alliance for Minority Participation Program
This National Science Foundation (NSF) program is designed to form coalitions
between federal agencies, colleges and universities, and industry to increase the number of
baccalaureate degrees earned by minorities in science, mathematics, engineering, and
technology. Currently, NSF funds twenty alliances, and five new alliances have been
approved for financial support beginning October 1, 1995.
NSF monitors alliances to ensure that all institutions are true partners. There should
be no differences in funding, regardless of whether an institution is designated "lead
institution" or "partner." However, there appears to be prestige associated with the status of
"lead institution." As a result, institutions that are partners in alliances submit proposals to
become "lead institutions" with each new funding cycle.
Of the twenty funded alliances, five are led by Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs). Of the ten colleges and universities in the Alabama Alliance, eight
are HBCUs, and six of the HBCUs are United Negro College Fund (UNCF) institutions.
Of the five new awards that NSF plans to make this year, three will be led by
HBCUs, two of which are UNCF institutions.
In summary, of the 53 existing and new HBCU AMP partners, 29 are UNCF
institutions.
Responses to your specific inquiries:
Regarding Clark-Atlanta: Clark-Atlanta has been approved for funding as a partner in
the Xavier AMP. The president of Clark-Atlanta has contacted NSF requesting further
review of their application and consideration of their request to be designated a "lead
institution." The review is underway, but the preliminary data suggest that their status will
not be changed at this time. NSF is currently working with UNCF to design and schedule
regional proposal preparation workshops. These workshops should improve the quality of
proposals and enhance the competitiveness of interested institutions.
Regarding the leadership of the Alabama AMP: The University of Alabama,
Birmingham is the lead institution. Two HBCU partners (Alabama State and Alabama
A&M) and six UNCF institutions (Tuskegee, Stillman, Talladega, Oakwood, Miles, and
Tougalco) are members of the Alabama AMP.
Regarding NSF interaction with UNCF: NSF staff have met with Bill Gray On two
occasions and they assure me that he was satisfied with the attention given to this matter.
Bill Gray has pledged his support for many of the Alliances. For example, he has committed
$3 million in UNCF matching funds for the Xavier and Le Moyne Owen AMPs.
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III. THE ALLIANCES FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
1994 Profile of the AMP Program
The Alliances for Minority Participation (AMP) program is a multidisciplinary and compreheusive
undergraduate program designed to significantly increase the number of baccalaureste degrees in
SEM earned by individuals from groups who are underrepresented in these areas.
AMP supports alliances via cooperative agreements that contain each alliance's goal (the current
number of individuals from minority groups obtaining B.S. degrees in SEM and the alliance's five-
year goal) and specific work statements that describe how the alliance will achieve its goal. Each
alliance agrees to participate in an annual three-phase review process that involves (1) a site visit,
(2) an annual report, and (3) a reverse site visit.
NSF currently supports twenty AMP projects. Six were initiated in November of 1991 (Group 1
- Alabama, Arizona, California, Mississippi, Texas, and Puerto Rico), five in November of 1992
(Group 2 . Florida, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the University of Texas
system), four in November of 1993 (Chicago, California State University system, Washington,
D.C., and New Mexico), and five in November of 1994 (Detroit, Newark, Philadelphia,
Oklahorna, and Montana). The collective goal of these alliances is to increase the bachelor degree
production from 10,232 (baseline) to 21,787 in five years.
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Outline for Speech to National Association of Black Journalists Region One Convention
Theme: Challenges Ahead in the 90s
Introduction: When we consider the direction that our nation must take in the years to
come, the theme of your conference, "Challenges Ahead in the 90s," becomes a very
important question. Currently, we are striving to realize the mistakes that have been
made over the past years and to figure out how to alleviate them. In government, there
has never been a better time to take on new challenges and ignore the critics. As
Journalists, you have an increasingly diffcult task. You must decide what is worthty of
coverage and how to cover it accurately and fairly.
Body: One of the most crucial steps to maintaining our image as a great nation is by
securing the American way of life. However, this is increasingly difficult when we take
into account the areas where we have so many shortcomings. Over the course of our
nation's history, no problems have been more poignant than the advancement of minority
gender and race. We, as Americans, have a responsibility to try and improve these
facets of society.
Women still face many barriers in their quest to acquire equal power in the
workforce. African Americans are still striving for equal representation and opportunity
-- in the workplace, in government, and in all aspects of daily life. There are still severe
class division that do not enable all children to get an equal shake in education. Our
economy is still in need of being strengthened.
While these points have been universal for some time, it must be noted that
significant gains have been made in all of these areas. Perhaps our greatest challenge in
the upcoming years is to realize the progress that we have made and, more importantly,
expand on it.
(Personal experiences)
Since President Clinton has taken office, great strides have been achieved. More
women are in management positions than any other time in history, the black middle
class is the biggest it has been in history, economic expansion is the greatest it has been
since Harry Truman was President, and more jobs have been created in the last three
years than since that same era.
Yet, these are not the facts that one notices while reading newspapers or watching
the television. These are the cold hard facts that do not get the ratings in the thirty-
second soundbytes or front-page stories. But, these are the issues that must be
publicized as they are what will unite our country. The American political system is
burdened with cynicism and laying blame. We have to muffle the sounds of the
pessimists and let the optimists be heard.
Of course we must recognize our problems -- only by realization can solutions be
made -- but we must go by trial and error to determine the correct remedies. The past
few years has shown signs of many remedies -- without much documentation. I know you
hear much, probably too much, about the negative effects of your work. And I will not
patronize you by asking that you give up your ways. I simply ask that we return to the
days when the press meant truth -- and the reporting of it. The constitution gives you
the privilege to not have to hide behind the legal walls that some nations' journalists do.
You have a responsibility to use this power to make our country a better place. We, in
government, have the same difficult task. While there are many problems to be solved,
and always will be, we must decide what is worthy of recieving attention and what will
really be warmly recieve by the American people. But, we like to think that we have a
pretty good idea of what should be concentrated on. As public servants we all have so
much power at our fingertips, that we must be very selective with the things that we work
for. As Journalists, use must be as, if not more, selective. I will leave the question to
you. Which is better: uniting our country over positives while being aware of our faults,
or never striving to better ourselves, only seeking to lay blame through our faults?
I mentioned the need to eliminate our focus on the negatives and concentrate on
the positives. The truth is that the Clinton administration has gotten too much negative
publicity for what it has done. Of course we are not perfect, but we have certainly
demonstrated a sincere concern for the direction that this nation has taken over the past
decades. It is this genuine concern that has translated into action.
The economy has been strengthened. We have fought to keep inflation low and
managed to produce many jobs and generation growth in the Gross National Product.
The deficit you ask "to use the seven-year figure now favored by the Republican
majority Congress, the budgets we adopted in 1993 and '94 reduced the deficit by $1
trillion over seven years -- three years in a row, for the first time since Harry Truman
was President. (President Billings, MT Speech)" The federal budget would be in balance
today were it not for the interest we have to pay on the debt that was run up in the 12
years prior to the Clinton administration.
These are the facts that are too often overshadowed in the press. The facts that
need to be heard, the voices that need to be louder.
We have been able to expand our trade markets. We are now selling fruit in
Japan, and working together with Canada to get our Wheat producers are fair share in
foreign markets. As you all know, we are taking a stronger stance with regards to Japan
and their trade practices (automobiles) while at the same time strengthening ties with
various other countries. These programs, and more, have resulted in over 6.3 million
new jobs. "The unemployment rate in virtually every state in the country is substantially
lower than it was two years ago (President Billings, MT Speech)." Plus the economies of
all fifty states are growing.
Just last week, in a speech at the University of Montana in Billings, the President
spoke about the progress of his administration. In addition to the facts that I just told
you, he also talked about what has been done to cut government. This administration
has cut federal programs and focused the money on things that matter. This money was
used to pay for Head Start programs, mass immunizations -- all parents will be able to
immunize their children under the age of two by the year 2000 --, we have sought to
improve child nutrition, and we have reformed student loan programs.
These are the programs that are going to ensure the safety of your children and
provide them with the opportunities to make fruitful lives for themselves. These are the
ideals that the Democratic Party are set on. And the Clinton administration has done
more to advance these ideals than they are goven credit for.
Equality has been a centerpiece of the Clinton administraion goals. While the
cynics will try and tell you that women face far too many barriers in their rise to power, I
will try to relate to you a very different story. Of course women face barriers, I don't
think that anyone can try and convince you that we are living in an equal world. But, we
must concentrate on the what has been done so far. 46 percent of the President's
appointees have been women -- by far the highest of any Administration in history.
In the business sector, it is estimated that by the year 2000, women will own 50
percent of all businesses. The number of women on corporate boards has risen
approximately 35 percent in the last five years. Plus, the particpation of women over
the age of 45 in the labor force has doubled over the last 40 years, and with the help of
the Clinton Administaration, is expected to the continue increasing past the year 2000.
In the city of Boston, here in Massachusetts, women owned 32.3 percent of all firms.
The revenue growth of Women Business Owners in Boston is 561 percent -- the highest
of all cities according to the Business Women's Economic Report for the years 1994-
1995. In 1994, a Clinton year I might add, the top 50 women-owned businesses totaled
over $16 billion in sales.
These are clealy encouraging figures thar prove that we must be doing something
right. I would ask, if I had any say in the matter, that these are some of the things that
be revealed on the front page of the nations' major newspapers.
I realize that an issue of much importance to you, as it is to me, is that of
Affirmative Action. We feel that great strides have been made on the road to achieving
equality for the races. I feel obligated to give you a brief overview of what our goals, in
the Clinton Administration are to achieving such an end. Opportunity for all Americans
would make all citizens more productive, build stronger communities and a stronger
nation. However, this administration is against quotas to achieve this equality. But, I
would like to stress the existance of many affirmative action programs which made a
great deal of difference to the lives of Americans who have been disadvantaged and who,
in turn, have made our country stronger. Just as we ask that Journalists review their
tactics, we have reviewed our programs.
So, I ask you, the journalists of this nation -- both present and future -- why can't
this message get out? There are studies out by several news organization, including
Time Mirror, that show how much negative publicity the President is has gotten on
Nightly News. This negative coverage distorts the truth and seeks only to divide our
nation in a time when we must be united.
POLITICAL OBJECTIVE
Sample: The Clinton vote for African Americans was x% in 1992. Our goal is to maintain or
expand that level of support in 1996 elections.
CONSTITUENCY PROFILE
I.
Voting Analysis/Political Background
Use statistics that compare '92 and '94. Type of statistics may vary by constituency, but you
can use the Women's outline as a general model.
II.
Issues Inventory
What are the key issues for this community that work in our favor, and what are the key
issues for this community that work against us? (See Cisneros document -- Close Hold)
A.
Positives
B.
Negatives
TARGETS
What are the segments of this constituency you are targeting?
SPEECH GUIDANCE
I.
Overall Message
Articulate administration message through the lens of this constituency, from which surrogates
would choose a few depending on the target audience.
II.
Key Highlights/Big 5
List the top 5 highlights of administration accomplishments for this constituency.
SURROGATES FOR MESSAGE DELIVERY
Attach lists of surrogates identified.
I.
Administration Surrogates
II.
External Surrogates
III.
Schedule for Orientation
Specify proposed schedule for orientation and media training of surrogates.
IV.
Surrogate Orientation and Media Training
Outline of design of 2-hour orientation and training. (Don't worry about preparing this.)
CALENDAR
This will include state and national events from May to September organized by state, in
descending chronological order. Attached is an example of what Flo put together last year to
use as a model.
COMMUNICATIONS
I.
Media Outlets
Identify key media outlets for your constituency.
II.
Planned Media Affairs Activity
Lift the piece out of Peggy Lewis' specialty press memo that pertains to your constituency.
(See Flo for this.)
III.
OPL-Driven Specialty Press
If you are organizing media work in addition to Media Affairs activity, describe here.
INTERNAL COORDINATION
Outline the internal structures you have put in place (i.e. sub-cabinet group, core group,
management of external advisory group, etc.)
OUTREACH ACTIONS
What do you regularly do to work with your constituency and why (i.e. to mobilize support
for an initiative, to neutralize, to damage control, other)?
I.
Amplification of Message of POTUS Events and Actions
II.
Events with the Principals and Follow Up
III.
Issue Briefings and Activities at the White House and in the States
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
POLITICAL OBJECTIVE
Sample: The Clinton vote for African Americans was x% in 1992. Our goal is to maintain or
expand that level of support in 1996 elections.
CONSTITUENCY PROFILE
I.
Voting Analysis/Political Background
Use statistics that compare '92 and '94. Type of statistics may vary by constituency, but you
can use the Women's outline as a general model.
II.
Issues Inventory
What are the key issues for this community that work in our favor, and what are the key
issues for this community that work against us? (See Cisneros document -- Close Hold)
A.
Positives
B.
Negatives
TARGETS
What are the segments of this constituency you are targeting?
SPEECH GUIDANCE
I.
Overall Message
Articulate administration message through the lens of this constituency, from which surrogates
would choose a few depending on the target audience.
II.
Key Highlights/Big 5
List the top 5 highlights of administration accomplishments for this constituency.
SURROGATES FOR MESSAGE DELIVERY
Attach lists of surrogates identified.
I.
Administration Surrogates
II.
External Surrogates
III.
Schedule for Orientation
Specify proposed schedule for orientation and media training of surrogates.
IV.
Surrogate Orientation and Media Training
Outline of design of 2-hour orientation and training. (Don't worry about preparing this.)
CALENDAR
This will include state and national events from May to September organized by state, in
descending chronological order. Attached is an example of what Flo put together last year to
use as a model.
COMMUNICATIONS
I.
Media Outlets
Identify key media outlets for your constituency.
II.
Planned Media Affairs Activity
Lift the piece out of Peggy Lewis' specialty press memo that pertains to your constituency.
(See Flo for this.)
III.
OPL-Driven Specialty Press
If you are organizing media work in addition to Media Affairs activity, describe here.
INTERNAL COORDINATION
Outline the internal structures you have put in place (i.e. sub-cabinet group, core group,
management of external advisory group, etc.)
OUTREACH ACTIONS
What do you regularly do to work with your constituency and why (i.e. to mobilize support
for an initiative, to neutralize, to damage control, other)?
I.
Amplification of Message of POTUS Events and Actions
II.
Events with the Principals and Follow Up
III.
Issue Briefings and Activities at the White House and in the States
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
01-Jun-1995 06:46pm
TO:
Alexis M. Herman
FROM:
Jason S. Goldberg
Office of Cabinet Affairs
CC:
Ruby G. Moy
JUN -2 - 2 1995
SUBJECT:
Attorney General Issue
Alexis,
I didn't know who to go to with this since Harold is out of town -- perhaps you
can help?
The Attorney General's office called me re: Jesse Jackson. He has requested a
meeting with the AG several times over the past few weeks to discuss Crack
Cocaine and Disparity in Sentencing. He has now submitted a formal request to
meet with her. She requests our guidance on how to proceed.
Thanks
Jason
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB J. NASH,
Assistant to the President
DM
and Director of PPO
FROM:
VANESSA WEAVER.
Director of Information Systems
DT
GUY TAYLOR,
Staff Assistant
RE:
Hispanic Talking Points to Counter OPM Announcement
HISPANIC AMERICAN APPOINTEES TALKING POINTS
The Clinton Administration has appointed more Hispanics than any other
President, over two-and-one-half times the number appointed by Bush.
Only 3% (?) of the Federal career positions are held by Hispanics. By contrast,
over seven percent of the political appointees in the Clinton Administration are
Hispanic.
Over 11% of President Clinton's Cabinet are Hispanic. Federico Pena,
Secretary of Transportation, and Henry Cisneros, Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development, serve in key leadership positions.
Seven percent (7%) of Senior level political appointments (including senior
appointments that require Senate confirmation) are held by Hispanics--an
increase of 247% increase over the Bush Administration.
Seven percent (7%) of the Non-career Senior Executive Service (NC-SES)
positions are held by Hispanics. Anne Alonzo, for example, is a NC-SES at the
International Trade Administration as Director of Energy, Environment &
Infrastructure. Juanita Hernandez is a NC-SES attorney in the Civil Rights
Department at the Department of Justice. Only 3% (?) of career Senior
Executive Service positions are held by Hispanics.
Eight percent of Schedule C positions are held by Hispanics. By contrast, only
3% (?) of the equivalent career positions are held by Hispanics.
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MEMORANDUM
18 AAY
Date: May 31,1995
To:
Alexis Herman
From: Barbara Woolley
Subject: Thank you letter to Democratic women
Attached is a copy of a draft thank you letter to the women who participated in
the Democratic women's luncheon on May 18th at the White House.
Dear:
Thank you for attending the women's luncheon at the White House
on Thursday, May 18, 1995. I would like to extend my gratitude
to you for participating in the discussion on women's issues.
It is important for women to be involved in ongoing discussions
about the issues that impact upon them the most, and we hope that
this luncheon was and will continue to be a valuable forum for
this discourse.
Enclosed is a copy of the Executive summary and the report
entitled "Working Women Count! A Report to the Nation. This
report summarizes what 250,000 working women nationwide told the
Department of Labor about their jobs. The findings focus on
three areas women identified as their priorities for change.
They are: improving pay and benefits, balancing work and family,
and valuing women's work.
Your continued participation will allow you to add more comments
and concerns to the discussion that are unique to your experience
and the community you represent. Please do not hesitate to call
me or my staff at 202-456-2930.
Sincerely,
Alexis M. Herman
Assistant to the President and
Director of Public Liaison.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 21 1995
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON DR. FOSTER NOMINATION
The Rose Garden
1:36 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I'd like to begin by saying that I was quite
pleased that 57 members of the Senate today voted to allow a simple up or down, yes or
no vote on the nomination of Dr. Foster. A strong majority -- 57 -- voted to give him
a fair chance and a full vote. But a small minority are using this nomination to
dictate a litmus test to the rest of America.
That is wrong. And the American people are not going to understand it. The
senators who voted to deny Dr. Foster an up or down vote did a disservice to a good
man. They also did a disservice to our whole system of democracy. And make no mistak
about it, this was not a vote about the right of the President to choose a surgeon
general. This was really a vote about every American woman's right to choose.
Henry Foster is qualified to be our surgeon general. He spent 38 years in
medicine. He spent a lot of his time working to improve the health of women and
children in poor and rural areas. He's delivered thousands of babies and trained
hundreds of young doctors. His efforts to curb teen pregnancy have earned him high
praise among Republicans and Democrats. He shares my view that abortion should be rar
and safe and legal.
Don't you think it's interesting that we finally found a person in this countr
who has actually done something, actually done something to try to reduce teen
pregnancy, actually done something to try to convince large numbers of young people
that they should not have sex before they're married, who has actually done something
to deal with this problem, but because he cannot pass the political litmus test that
has a stranglehold on the other party, they cannot even allow a simple vote? Did the
Democratic Senate deny a simply vote to their controversial nominees to the Supreme
Court, a lifetime job? No.
This man got 57 votes -- 43 people say no because they are in the grip of
people who don't question my right to choose him, but question American women's right
to choose. It is wrong. What's fair is fair and he ought to get an up or down vote.
He's actually done something about the problem they all claim to be concerned about,
and he ought to be given a chance to do something about it for the whole country.
DR. FOSTER: Well, first of all, I must thank a few people. To you, Mr.
President, for your firm and unwavering support of my nomination, thank you so very
much. I would also like to thank all in the Senate who have stood by me and worked
tirelessly to allow me a chance to be heard by the full Senate. And to my wife, Sandy
our two wonderful children and daughter-in-law, I cannot say enough to tell you how
much your love and understanding has meant to me during these rather onerous times.
All I ask of the Senate is for the fairness that has been
provided to previous nominations, the right to an up or down vote.
Thank you.
THE PRESIDENT: Let me just say one other thing. Let me
remind you that the committee approved Dr. Foster's nomination. This
should be about whether the President has a right to make this
decision if the person is qualified. The committee ruled that he was.
The only other question worth asking and answering right now is, are
we going to try for another vote. Yes, we are. Do I know what the
outcome will be? No, I don't. But I'm not through yet and we're
going to do our best to win it.
Thank you very much.
END
1:40 P.M. EDT
MORE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 21, 1995
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON DR. FOSTER NOMINATION
The Rose Garden
1:36 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I'd like to begin by
saying that I was quite pleased that 57 members of the Senate today
voted to allow a simple up or down, yes or no vote on the nomination
of Dr. Foster. A strong majority -- 57 -- voted to give him a fair
chance and a full vote. But a small minority are using this
nomination to dictate a litmus test to the rest of America.
That is wrong. And the American people are not going to
understand it. The senators who voted to deny Dr. Foster an up or
down vote did a disservice to a good man. They also did a disservice
to our whole system of democracy. And make no mistake about it, this
was not a vote about the right of the President to choose a surgeon
general. This was really a vote about every American woman's right
to choose.
Henry Foster is qualified to be our surgeon general. He
spent 38 years in medicine. He spent a lot of his time working to
improve the health of women and children in poor and rural areas.
He's delivered thousands of babies and trained hundreds of young
doctors. His efforts to curb teen pregnancy have earned him high
praise among Republicans and Democrats. He shares my view that
abortion should be rare and safe and legal.
Don't you think it's interesting that we finally found a
person in this country who has actually done something, actually done
something to try to reduce teen pregnancy, actually done something to
try to convince large numbers of young people that they should not
have sex before they're married, who has actually done something to
deal with this problem, but because he cannot pass the political
litmus test that has a stranglehold on the other party, they cannot
even allow a simple vote? Did the Democratic Senate deny a simply
vote to their controversial nominees to the Supreme Court, a lifetime
job? No.
This man got 57 votes -- 43 people say no because they
are in the grip of people who don't question my right to choose him,
but question American women's right to choose. It is wrong. What's
fair is fair and he ought to get an up or down vote. He's actually
done something about the problem they all claim to be concerned
about, and he ought to be given a chance to do something about it for
the whole country.
DR. FOSTER: Well, first of all, I must thank a few
people. To you, Mr. President, for your firm and unwavering support
of my nomination, thank you so very much. I would also like to thank
all in the Senate who have stood by me and worked tirelessly to allow
me a chance to be heard by the full Senate. And to my wife, Sandy,
our two wonderful children and daughter-in-law, I cannot say enough
to tell you how much your love and understanding has meant to me
during these rather onerous times.
MORE
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All I ask of the Senate is for the fairness that has
been provided to previous nominations, the right to an up or down
vote. Thank you.
THE PRESIDENT: Let me just say one other thing. Let me
remind you that the committee approved Dr. Foster's nomination. This
should be about whether the President has a right to make this
decision if the person is qualified. The committee ruled that he
was. The only other question worth asking and answering right now
is, are we going to try for another vote. Yes, we are. Do I know
what the outcome will be? No, I don't. But I'm not through yet and
we're going to do our best to win it.
Thank you very much.
END
1:40 P.M. EDT
June 22, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING DR. FOSTER
FOR SURGEON GENERAL
FROM:
MARILYN YAGER
OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON
THE WHITE HOUSE
For the second day in a row, 43 Senators have failed to
do what the American people have sent them to
Washington to do -- vote up or down on an issue of
importance to this country. The cloture vote was
defeated by 57 to 43. As you know, 60 votes were
necessary to acheive cloture.
They have allowed the nomination of Dr. Henry Foster to
be held hostage to opponents of a women's right to
choose. They have done a great harm to a good man, as
well as to the nomination process. It is wrong that a
man as qualified and as committed as Dr. Foster was
denied this chance to serve his country. Dr. Foster
has gone where too few of us have gone to help people.
He has actually done something about the problems we
always talk about in Washington: teen pregnancy,
women's health, crime prevention, and help for our
youth.
The President believes that Dr. Foster has weathered
this storm with dignity and grace. The President hopes
to find a way to use Dr. Foster's talents and
conviction as we pursue solutions to the vexing
problems our young people face.
Thank you and your members for all your time,
attention, and of course, for your support. We will be
back in touch with you as additional information
becomes available.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 30, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO ANDREW SENS
CC:
Alexis Herman
Steve Hilton
FROM:
Flo McAfee 1
RE:
Meeting with Presiding Bishop Browning and Tony Lake
Attached is a bio on the Presiding Bishop (PB) along with a brief outline of the topics
he wishes to discuss. You should also know that the Episcopal Church's second
largest diocese in North America is located in Haiti.
Generally, the Presiding Bishop has supported the administration on most key
domestic issues. I will be speaking with him later this afternoon, if you need
additional information please let me know.
There will be two other people coming with the PB. There names are listed on the
sheet.
Thanks for your assistance.
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WASHINGTON OFFICE
OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
110 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 309, Washington. DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 547-7300
1-800-228-0315
MEMORANDUM
To:
Flo McAfee
From:
Fr. Robert Brooks, Thomas Hart
Date:
June 22, 1995
Subject:
PB's Meeting with Tony Lake
To confirm Rubert's message, the PB will be able to meet with Mr. Lakc at 4:30 p.m. on
Friday, June 23. A short bio of the PB is attached.
Agends
Philippines - At the request of the two parties to the conflict in the Philippines, The
Episcopal Church has been active for many years in back channel communication and
negotiations with the two warring parties and the United States. The Church is perceived to be
an "honest broker" in the conflict. The PB would like to update Mr. Lake on our current
involvement and to facilitate greater discussion with this Administration on this issue.
Middle East. The PB would like to update Mr. Lake on recent contacts with Iraq, and
discuss the role the Episcopal Church and other Christian churches can play to facilitate the
peace process.
The PB also would like to mention to Mr. Lake an upcoming trip to Burma.
Additional Information
The Rev. Robert J. Brooks
The Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning
Director of Government Relations
Presiding Bishop and Primate
DOB:
DOB: 3-11-29
SS:
(b)(6)
SS: 463-28-3757
The Rev. Canon Brian Grieves (if possible)
Director of Peace and Justice Ministries
DOB:
SS:
The only time to catch the PB in the office today is between 2:00-3:00 p.m. Call
(212) 922-5322.
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EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
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(212) 922-5384
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JAMES F SOLHEIM DIRECTOR
JAMES H THRALL DEPUTY DIRECTOR
The Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning
The Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning was elected 24th Presiding Bishop and Primate
of the Episcopal Church at the church's 1985 General Convention while he was serving as
Bishop of Hawaii. He was installed in January of 1986 for a term of 12 years.
As Presiding Bishop he is president of the House of Bishops and chief pastor to 2.5
million Episcopalians in the United States, as well as Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
The Episcopal Church in the USA is one of 33 autonomous provinces of the 70-million-
member worldwide Anglican Communion.
Edmond Lee Browning was bom March 11, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son
of Edmond Lucian Browning and Cora Mae Lee. He attended the University of the South,
Sewanee, Tennessee, receiving his B.A. in 1952 and his B.D. in 1954.
In 1953, Browning married Patricia Alline Sparks, also a native of Texas, a fine arts
graduate of Stephens College in Missouri, who at that time was a student at George Peabody
Teacher's College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Browning was ordained to the diaconate in 1954 and to the priesthood in 1955 by The
Rt. Rev. E.H. Jones. He served as assistant at Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi, 1954-56;
rector of Redeemer, Eagle Pass, Texas, 1956-59; priest-in-charge of All Souls, Machinato,
Okinawa, 1959-63. From 1963 to 1965
Edmond and Patti Browning studied at the Language
School in Kobe, Japan, before returning
to Ukinawa to serve St. Matthew's in Oruku until
1968. He was archdeacon of Okinawa,
1967-68, and on January 5. 1968, he was
consecrated Bishop of Okinawa,
In 1971 the Browning family. which by this time included four boys and a girl, left
Okinawa for Europe, where Bishop Browning served as bishop-in-charge of the Convocation
of American Churches in Europe. In 1974 they returned to the United States when he was
appointed Executive for National and World Mission at the Episcopal Church Center in New
York. After two years he was elected Bishop of Hawaii. where he served 10 years. until his
election as Presiding Bishop.
During his years as Presiding Bishop, Browning has made it a priority to listen to the
people of the church to determine how he can strengthen or enable church members in their
understanding of their mission. Under Drowning's leadership this effort has been continued
by the Executive Council.
An International Episcopate
The Presiding Bishop's ministry has included я very strong international dimension
since he was first called to Okinawa in 1965. This commitment has deepened through his
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extensive visitations, including ecumenical conversations and official visits B sister churches
of the Anglican Communion throughout the world.
In the last few years Browning has traveled globally. particularly to the partner
churches of the Anglican Communion. He has also visited many of the world's trouble spots
as an advocate for peace and justice and to witness to the solidarity of the Episcopal Church
with those who suffer.
Through his travels he has engaged in wide-ranging conversations and consultations
with spiritual and political leaders in an effort to advance mutual understanding and to
articulate the position of the church on issues of social justice. As a result of these
conversations, Browning has also put before the Episcopal Church the vision of the wider
church and the role of the church in the world.
Bishop Browning is currently a member of the General Board of the National Council
of Churches of Christ in the United States of America, and a member of the Central
Committee of the World Council of Churches. Within the Anglican Communion he has
served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Primates and on the three-person team
that represents the Episcopal Church on the Anglican Consultative Council.