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* or MOUSING *
ONE DEVELOPMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-0001
June 22, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR: President Bill Clinton
22 NOC
Vice President Al Gore
FROM: Henry G. Cisneros, Hung Secretary
SUBJECT: Blueprint: Chicago Housing Authority
You have asked for an honest working plan which spells out HUD's immediate
and long-term goals regarding the Department's intervention in the Chicago Housing
Authority. Attached is our plan for bringing meaningful change to CHA residents and
for setting an example of what your Administration means when we call for
"transforming public housing."
Our intervention in Chicago must do two things:
First, it must repair the foundation of a badly broken agency that
is not capable of delivering even the most basic services to its
residents in a timely or effective manner.
Second, it must make sure that a foundation is built which
is strong enough to support moving the CHA forward as HUD's
present role changes by the end of the year.
The likeliest next step for HUD is within the next month to ask the federal
judge who has for years had oversight over the CHA to transfer HUD's present
emergency stabilization role to a formal court receiver. This information should be
handled confidentially for several weeks as preparations with the court continue and
because Mayor Daley wants to review this course further. Since such a receivership
involves complex legal procedures and selection of an actual managing receiver, HUD
will continue its present role for a period of months.
The CHA and its developments are so far beneath the baseline of acceptability
that action to take it over was necessary. We are acting quickly to restructure the
agency. We believe our plan meets the test of improving the lives of public housing
residents and changing public housing as we know it. At the end of the day, we will
and should be judged on whether HUD's intervention in Chicago makes a positive
difference in the lives of CHA residents.
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OUR VISION
"The transformation of public housing in America must be made visible
in the transformation of the Chicago Housing Authority."
Our vision for public housing in Chicago is the same vision we have for public
housing in America. We want public housing to blend in with the communities in
which it is located. Public housing should not stand apart physically or
architecturally; it should be woven into the fabric of our communities. If low-rise
apartments and single family homes are the rule in a neighborhood, then public
housing should be built to blend in with them.
Public housing should not be islands for the poor; it should be home to families
of mixed incomes. Public housing residents cannot be viewed as second and third class
citizens due to their living environments, but given access to job opportunities, good
schools, and public services.
Our goal is to see public housing serve its originally intended purpose as a point
of transition to a better life for individuals and families. To accomplish that public
housing must be characterized by less and less federal regulation, increased flexibility,
changes in rent rules in order to encourage work and more resident and site-based
decisions. We must create environments which decentralize administrative authority
and promote resident decision making. At the same time that we recognize tenant
rights, we must also insist upon tenant responsibilities.
This vision is supported by HUD's reinvention and can be put into place for the
long run. But, the CHA today is far from this kind of housing authority. In both its
buildings and its systems, we have found much to transform and restructure. "So, the
transformation of the CHA must follow a disciplined, rigorous course of goals if we
are to serve the residents and the taxpayers.
OUR GOAL
"To strengthen the Chicago Housing Authority so it is better able to
provide a safe, decent and livable environment for its residents and
to build confidence among taxpayers that federal funds are being used
for constructive purposes."
Our initial attempt at a plan of simply stated goals and obtainable achievements
follows:
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First, in Chicago, HUD is not tinkering around the edges. We have made
a serious, real commitment to transforming public housing and are prepared
to work under intense scrutiny and urgent expectations.
Second, instead of taking the safe approach of proclaiming public policy
from Washington and hoping it fits the desired outcome, we are on the ground
and know that the policy must fit local conditions in real time.
Third, we will do what we say we can do.
GOALS:
Security
Goal:
Increase the level of safety in and around Chicago's public housing
developments.
(1)
Hire 60 additional police officers - Completion Date August 15, 1995.
(2)
Restructure and strengthen the tenant patrol program -
Completion July 15, 1995.
(3)
Use the Buracker report on security as a guide to reorganize the Chicago
Housing Authority Police Force - Completion Date July 1, 1995.
(4)
Replace the current CHA Police Force leadership at CHA -
Completion Date July 1, 1995.
(5)
Consolidate all police, security and crime prevention efforts under a new
chief of police - Completion Date July 1, 1995.
(6)
Establish on-site mini stations/lobby stations at all CHA family developments -
Completion Date September 15, 1995.
(7)
Create specialized units to focus on: Completion Date September 15, 1995.
(a) senior citizens
(b) elevator vandalism
(c) evictions.
(8)
Initiate community policing - Completion Date July 15, 1995.
4
Maintenance
Goal:
Improve the effectiveness of CHA's maintenance program and enhance
the cleanliness and appearance of CHA buildings and public spaces -
Completion Date September 1, 1995.
(1)
Overhaul CHA maintenance operations - Completion Date September 1, 1995.
(2)
Implement a preventive maintenance management program -
Completion Date September 1, 1995.
(3)
Standardize and centralize the CHA's work order system (will result in a vast
reduction in back work orders) - Completion Date September 1, 1995.
(4)
Replace the leadership of the operations staff Completion Date
July 1, 1995.
(5)
Establish a summertime cleanup/painting program - Completion
Date July 1, 1995.
(6)
Accelerate the vacancy reduction program - Completion Date
July 1, 1995.
(7)
Continue the STEP UP program for employment of residents in essential
CHA functions.
Redevelopment
Goal:
Begin a program of demolishing the obsolete high-rise buildings and
replacing them with less dense, town house-style and other smaller
scale buildings.
Henry Horner
Begin July 31, 1995: Demolish five buildings within the complex in
1995 and relocate daycare operations and begin construction and
replacement housing in the spring of 1996.
Cabrini Green
Begin July 31, 1995: Demolish three buildings within the complex
in 1995, complete the relocation of residents and begin
construction of replacement housing on-site in 1996.
Lakefront
Begin September 1 1995: Demolish five buildings and begin
construction of replacement housing in 1995.
5
Washington
Begin July 15, 1995: Work with city officials to identify land and
Park
begin the replacement program on- and off-site
Suburban Demonstration Program: With the cooperation of the Receiver, initiate the
Suburban Demonstration Program to give residents more choice in housing -
July 15, 1995.
Resident Programs
Goal:
Increase residents' participation in the decisions that affect their lives.
(1)
Establish a development-by-development resident planning process to give
residents voice and involvement concerning decisions about the redevelopment
of the buildings in which they live - Completion Date July 15, 1995.
(2)
Follow through with the CHARISMA program which joins CHA, the religious
community and businesses to serve CHA developments - Completion Date
August 1, 1995.
(3)
Follow through with the State of Illinois and The Woodlawn Organization
to open up a transition facility for CHA families in crisis.
This would
mean a reuse of CHA apartments as a temporary safe haven for troubled
individuals and families - Completion Date August 1, 1995.
(4)
Provide an ongoing support system to residents participating in Resident
Management Councils. Encourage resident ownership programs through
homesteading and the "My Own Home Program".
CHA Administration
Goal:
Replace the existing CHA administrative structure and create a new
structure which will (1) provide field support for site management;
(2) manage CHA assets and resources; and (3) restore confidence and
integrity in the Authority.
(1)
Restructure and consolidate the finance and accounting and
administrative departments - Completion Date July 1, 1995.
(2)
Reconcile 1995 budget which includes a 15 percent staff
reduction - Completion Date August 1, 1995.
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(3)
Begin reorganization of the legal department - Ongoing.
(4)
Prepare and release RFP for private management of senior
housing developments - Completion Date August 15, 1995.
(5)
Prepare and release RFP for the Management Information System -
Completion Date July 20, 1995.
(6)
Prepare and release RFP for private management of the Section 8
certificate and voucher program - Completion Date July 14, 1995.
(7)
Correct procurement and contracting corruption and inefficiencies -
Completion Date October 31, 1995.
(8)
Continue legal and investigative efforts related to the report on corruption and
criminal wrongdoing outlined by former U.S. Attorney Velukas -
Ongoing.
(9)
Prepare and release a RFP for new management of the CHA pension fund,
which lost $15 million due to poor management - Completion Date
July 15, 1995.
(10)
Outsource the management of the deferred compensation plan -
Completion Date August 15, 1995.
(11)
Investigate procurement of a third party administrator for the workmen's
compensation assets - Completion Date August 15, 1995.
Community Leadership Support
Goal:
Increase the commitment of Chicago's political, civic, and business
leadership to CHA programs.
(1)
Host work sessions with decision-makers from the civic, business and
religious communities to encourage them to engage with our CHA initiatives -
Completion Date August 15, 1995.
(2)
Sharpen the public information capacity to keep media, residents and the public
at-large informed of the changes at the CHA - Completion Date July 15, 1995.
(3)
Attract foundations, universities and the philanthropic divisions of Chicago-area
corporations to active partnerships with the CHA - Ongoing.
1996 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION TIMELINE
DATE
EVENT
1994
8/4/94
Chicago Announcement
May-95
5/1/95
State Party Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans due
5/23/95
Start of "Limited Access Period" at United Center
Jun-95
6/1/95
Use of 7,500 square feet of office space in Chicago
6/17/95
ASDC/DNC Executive Committee Meeting - Mackinac Island, Michigan
Jul-95
7/1/95
Chicago Convention Office opened
Aug-95
8/17/95
DNC Meeting - New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep-95
9/1/95
Washington staff move to Chicago
9/1/95
Hotel information distributed to State Parties
9/1/95
Deadline for initial development of Media Pavilion specifications
9/1/95
Deadline for DNCC schedule submitted for Computer Services
Oct-95
10/1/95
Mailing of 1996 Delegate Selection rules
10/15/95
Deadline for receipt of State Party hotel preferences to DNCC Offices
Nov-95
11/30/95
State Party hotel announcements
11/30/95
ASDC Meeting - San Juan, PR
Jan-96
1/1/96
Deadline: City & DNCC submit initial plans to United Center for Construction
Feb-96
2/12/96
lowa Caucus
2/20/96
New Hampshire Primary
Mar-96
3/1/96
Start date for 24 hour access for designated DNCC officials at United Center
3/5/96
Primary and Caucus season "opens" (see attached calendar)
Jun-96
Jun-96
ASDC Meeting - Convention Walk-thru, Chicago, Illinois
6/1/96
Start date for use of HQ hotel office space
6/22/96
Final date for delegate selection process to be completed
6/22/96
Standing Committee Members, Delegation Chairs & Pages selected
Jul-96
Jul-96
Standing Committees Meeting; Credentials, Rules, Platform
7/7/96
Start date for 3,500 square feet for credentials operations offices
7/20/96
Final deadline to receive hotel reservations or rooms released back to hotels
7/20/96
Welcome Convention packet mailed to all delegates, alternates, guests etc.
7/21/96
Start date for 5,000 square feet for transportation center offices
Aug-96
8/24/96
Welcoming Event for Media (Saturday night)
8/25/96
Final State Chairs walk-thru of United Center
8/25/96
Welcoming Events for 55 State Parties (sponsored by Host Committee)
8/26/96
Convention begins
8/29/96
Convention ends
As of April 12, 1995
UNOFFICIAL 1996 Calendar of State Democratic Delegate Selection Dates*
(With States Listed in Chronological Order)
FIRST DETERMINING STEP
STATE
SYSTEM
NOTES
02/12/96
lowa
Caucus
Date must be approved by RBC
02/20/96
New Hampshire
Primary
Date must be approved by RBC
02/24/96
Delaware
Primary
Date must be approved by RBC
02/27/96
South Dakota
Primary
Date must be approved by RBC
03/05/96
Colorado
Primary
Connecticut
Primary
Georgia
Primary
Idaho
Caucus
Maryland
Primary
Minnesota
Caucus
Washington
Caucus
American Samoa
Caucus
03/07-21/96
North Dakota
Caucus
03/07/96
Missouri
Caucus
New York
Primary
03/09-11/96
Democrats Abroad
Caucus
03/09/96
Arizona
Caucus
South Carolina
Primary
03/10/96
Nevada
Caucus
03/12/96
Florida
Primary
Hawaii
Caucus
Louisiana
Primary
May change to caucus
Maine
Primary
Massachusetts
Primary
Mississippi
Primary
Oklahoma
Primary
Rhode Island
Primary
Tennessee
Primary
Texas
Primary/Caucus
03/19/96
Illinois
Primary
* This calendar represents the UNOFFICIAL date and system currently anticipated or proposed by each State Democratic Party for the 1996 delegate selection process and is
subject to change. State selection dates and methods are subject to approval by the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC). Dates outside of the "window" (3/5/96
6/11/96) must be specifically authorized by the RBC (except as provided by the National Party's Rules). This unofficial calendar was prepared by the DNC's Office of Party
Affairs and Delegate Selection. For more information. call 202/863-7191
As of Wednesday, April 12, 1995
Page 1
UNOFFICIAL 1996 Calendar of State Democratic Delegate Selection Dates*
(With States Listed in Chronological Order)
FIRST DETERMINING STEP
STATE
SYSTEM
NOTES
Michigan
Primary
Ohio
Primary
Wisconsin
Primary
03/23/96
Wyoming
Caucus
03/25/96
Utah
Caucus
03/26/96
California
Primary
Vermont
Caucus
May change to primary on 3/5
03/30/96
Virgin Islands
Caucus
04/02/96
Kansas
Caucus
May change to primary
04/04/96
Alaska
Caucus
04/07/96
Puerto Rico
Primary
May move to 3/10
04/13/96
Virginia
Caucus
04/23/96
Pennsylvania
Primary
May move to 3/19
05/05/96
Guam
Caucus
05/07/96
District Of Columbia
Primary
Indiana
Primary
North Carolina
Primary
05/14/96
Nebraska
Primary
West Virginia
Primary
05/21/96
Oregon
Primary
05/28/96
Arkansas
Primary
Kentucky
Primary
06/04/96
Alabama
Primary
Montana
Primary
New Jersey
Primary
New Mexico
Primary
*
This caiendar represents the UNOFFICIAL date and system currently anticipated or proposed by each State Democratic Party for the 1996 delegate selection process and is
subject to change. State selection dates and methods are subject to approval by the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC). Dates outside of the "window" (3/5/96
6/11/96) must be specifically authorized by the RBC (except as provided by the National Party's Rules). This unofficial calendar was prepared by the DNC's Office of Party
Affairs and Delegate Selection. For more information. call 202/863-7191.
As of Wednesday. April 12. 1995
Page 2
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE SELECTION -- Allocation Calendar
Draft Unofficial
Subject to Change
Pledged Delegates (only)
Cume
Cume
Date of
Delegate
# of
% of
# of
% of
% of
First
Selection
Pledged
Pledged
Pledged
Pledged
Pledged
Step
STATE / GROUP
System
Dels
Dels
Dels
Dels/Day
02/12/96
IOWA
-
Caucus
48
1.36%
48
1.36%
1.36%
02/20/96
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Primary
20
0.57%
68
1.93%
0.57%
02/24/96
DELAWARE
Primary
14
0.40%
82
2.33%
0.40%
02/27/96
SOUTH DAKOTA
Primary
15
0.43%
97
2.75%
0.43%
03/05/96
COLORADO
Primary
49
1.39%
146
4.15%
CONNECTICUT
Primary
53
1.51%
199
5.65%
GEORGIA
Primary
76
2.16%
275
7.81%
IDAHO
Caucus
18
0.51%
293
8.32%
MARYLAND
Primary
68
1.93%
361
10.25%
MINNESOTA
Caucus
76
2.16%
437
12.41%
WASHINGTON
Caucus
74
2.10%
511
14.51%
AMERICAN SAMOA
Caucus
3
0.09%
514
14.60%
11.84%
03/07-21/96
NORTH DAKOTA
Caucus
14
0.40%
528
15.00%
0.40%
03/07/96
MISSOURI
Caucus
76
2.16%
604
17.15%
NEW YORK
Primary
244
6.93%
848
24.08%
9.09%
03/09-11/96
DEMOCRATS ABROAD
Caucus
7
0.20%
855
24.28%
0.20%
03/09/96
ARIZONA
Caucus
44
1.25%
899
25.53%
SOUTH CAROLINA
Primary
43
1.22%
942
26.75%
2.47%
03/10/96
NEVADA
Caucus
18
0.51%
960
27.26%
0.51%
03/12/96
FLORIDA
Primary
152
4.32%
1,112
31.58%
HAWAII
Caucus
20
0.57%
1,132
32.15%
LOUISIANA
Primary
59
1.68%
1,191
33.83%
MAINE
Primary
23
0.65%
1,214
34.48%
MASSACHUSETTS
Primary
93
2.64%
1,307
37.12%
MISSISSIPPI
Primary
38
1.08%
1,345
38.20%
OKLAHOMA
Primary
44
1.25%
1,389
39.45%
RHODE ISLAND
Primary
22
0.62%
1,411
40.07%
TENNESSEE
Primary
68
1.93%
1,479
42.01%
TEXAS
Primary/Caucus
194
5.51%
1,673
47.51%
20.25%
03/19/96
ILLINOIS
Primary
164
4.66%
1,837
52.17%
MICHIGAN
Primary
128
3.64%
1,965
55.81%
OHIO
Primary
147
4.17%
2,112
59.98%
Prepared by the Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection - Democratic National Committee - 202/863-7191
As of 04/12/95
Pg 1
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE SELECTION -- Allocation Calendar
Draft Unofficial
Subject to Change
Pledged Delegates (only)
Date of
Cume
Cume
Delegate
# of
% of
# of
% of
% of
First
Selection
Pledged
Piedged
Pledged
Pledged
Pledged
Step
STATE / GROUP
System
Dels
Dels
Dels
Dels/Day
WISCONSIN
Primary
79
2.24%
2,191
62.23%
14.71%
03/23/96
WYOMING
Caucus
13
0.37%
2,204
62.60%
0.37%
03/25/96
UTAH
Caucus
24
0.68%
2,228
63.28%
0.68%
03/26/96
CALIFORNIA
Primary
363
10.31%
2,591
73.59%
VERMONT
Caucus
15
0.43%
2,606
74.01%
10.74%
03/30/96
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Caucus
3
0.09%
2,609
74.10%
0.09%
04/02/96
KANSAS
Caucus
36
1.02%
2,645
75.12%
1.02%
04/04/96
ALASKA
Caucus
13
0.37%
2,658
75.49%
0.37%
04/07/96
PUERTO RICO
Primary
51
1.45%
2,709
76.94%
1.45%
04/13/96
VIRGINIA
Caucus
79
2.24%
2,788
79.18%
2.24%
04/23/96
PENNSYLVANIA
Primary
167
4.74%
2,955
83.93%
4.74%
05/05/96
GUAM
Caucus
3
0.09%
2,958
84.01%
0.09%
05/07/96
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Primary
17
0.48%
2,975
84.49%
INDIANA
Primary
74
2.10%
3,049
86.59%
NORTH CAROLINA
Primary
84
2.39%
3,133
88.98%
4.97%
05/14/96
NEBRASKA
Primary
25
0.71%
3,158
89.69%
WEST VIRGINIA
Primary
30
0.85%
3,188
90.54%
1.56%
05/21/96
OREGON
Primary
47
1.33%
3,235
91.88%
1.33%
05/28/96
ARKANSAS
Primary
36
1.02%
3,271
92.90%
KENTUCKY
Primary
51
1.45%
3,322
94.35%
2.47%
06/04/96
ALABAMA
Primary
54
1.53%
3,376
95.88%
MONTANA
Primary
16
0.45%
3,392
96.34%
NEW JERSEY
Primary
104
2.95%
3,496
99.29%
NEW MEXICO
Primary
25
0.71%
3,521
100.00%
5.65%
3,521
Prepared by the Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection - Democratic National Committee - 202/863-7191
As of 04/12/95
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
22-Jun-1995 03:43pm
TO:
(See Below)
22 NOC
FROM:
Stephen B. Silverman
Office of Cabinet Affairs
SUBJECT: Common Ground Update 3 pm 6/22
Here's an update on where we are with the Conference:
1) As you know, we now have a new focus. July 6 will now be a day
devoted largely to two key events (related). On that day the
President will make a major address outlining his basic principles
relating to citizenship, responsibility and discourse. He will
also challenge leaders around the country from media,
entertainment, religion, academics, sports, non-profits,
corporations to take more responsibility for the actions of their
enterprises and to help enhance the notion of citizenship. Several
open questions: 1) does he makes these remarks off-campus at a
site where individuals are doing good things for the community
(ie. a Boys Club) or does he do this speech in the East Room?
2) After the speech, the president would return to the WH and
conduct a meeting with 40-60 "doers" from communities around the
country. This would show him as leader and not merely listener.
We need to decide if this is open press and the format for this
session. We need to figure out the kinds of topics this group
should discuss. How they found their solutions, obstacles to
growth etc.
3) Flo and Linda have prepared a new list of invitees in
consultation with others. We need to start inviting today. Any
additional names of "doers" should go to Flo/Linda.
4) Our communications working group has been meeting to discuss
roll-out leading up to and including July 6. Thought is being
given to how to sustain this effort over the long haul. Some
think this should be a campaign, others not. In any case, we're
trying to put some flesh on the long term effort. The President is
intent on this effort being more than just a one shot deal.
Because the July 6 event focuses on a) principles, b) the challenge,
c) the doers, it will be key to make clear that he will be
committed to meeting with the sectors of influence over the next
6-8 months and periodically visiting successful sites/doers.
Billy Webster is supportive, but we need to confirm the commitment
at the senior-most levels that the schedule will allow for
successful impelementaion of our "sustained effort strategy."
5) Amplification. We also need to give some thought to how other
WH offices (intergov. congressional, et al.) can amplify over the
next year. The WH offices which can participte in July 6 are very
involved. There don't seem to be opportunities for some of the
typical amplification offices to participate in the July 6,
because of the new nature of the event.
6) Today, we have a 4 pm steering committee meeting in 211. Key
decisions, 1) nature of the "campaign" or sustained effort, 2)
July 6:what happens, 3) list finalization. Communications group
meets tomorrow at 10 am (211) ; July 6 Format meeting w/Frank Greer
(472).
6) I don't yet have the President's comments on the memo we
submitted yesterday. Hopefully today before 4 pm meeting.
7) We've made a lot of progress in the last 24 hrs. Monday and
Tuesday we had to do a lot of re-grouping and incorporate the new
focus. But now, I think we're on track. The President is very
committed to this and now we have a very clear sense of what he
wants to achieve. Thanks everyone for all your participation,
meeting attendance, editing, writing, drafting, phoning,
collecting (not parallel -- the beauty of e-mail). By tomorrow, I
hope that we have a lot of the big decisions done.
More later. Steve.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 22, 1995
PRESIDENT NOMINATES TENA CAMPBELL TO FEDERAL BENCH
JUN 23 505
The President today nominated Tena Campbell to serve on the U.S. District
Court for the District of Utah.
Campbell has served since 1981 as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Salt Lake
City, where she has extensive trial and appellate experience in federal criminal matters. An
honors graduate of Arizona State University Law School, she previously practiced with the
Salt Lake City firms of Johnson, Durham & Moxley and Fabian & Clendenin, and worked for
a brief period as a Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney. In addition, Campbell currently serves
as a faculty instructor at the Department of Justice Advocacy Institute in Washington, and is a
member of the Review Committee for Amendments to Federal Civil and Criminal Rules.
Campbell and her husband, Gordon Willis Campbell, reside in Salt Lake City and have one
child.
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Judgeship This Donald's
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uncle wanted
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 7, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISTINE VARNEY, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
& CABINET SECRETARY
FROM:
ALEXIS MERMAN, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
& DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC LIAISON
SUBJECT:
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING
In response to concerns raised by the minority press, I
would like to compile a listing of procedures, rules and
regulations from the various Cabinet departments and government
agencies regarding government advertising in minority
pubications.
I eventually plan to ask Keith Boykin in the Media Affairs
Office to review this information and send relevant parts of
these procedures, rules and regulations to the minority press for
their use.
Could you please contact these departments and agencies and
ask them to send this information to us.
Thank you.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
"
Saturday
July 16
Alexis:
Per our telecon last evening. These
are talking points I prepared for
Sandy Berger when I heard that Leon
Panetta had raised this issue at the
Senior Staff meeting on Thursday.
When I was advised late Thursday
night that Leon had cleared the
package on to John Podesta, I advised
Sandy that no call to Panetta was
required.
Bob
Bob Bell
395-3330
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
14-Jul-1994 21:08 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR: SEE BELOW
FROM:
Robert G. Bell
(BELL)
SUBJECT:
Port Chicago Issue
For your consideration when you talk to Leon Panetta
tomorrow morning about the Port Chicago package (#5576 Redo),
I thought it might be useful if I listed the factors pro and
con which I believe bear on our decision:
1. The proposed response signed out by Tony and coordinated
with Deutch and Dalton is "neutral" and buys time for a final
decision. The key sentence notes that Perry "is reviewing"
Dalton's January determination.
2. Arguments PRO revising the letter to have the POTUS
reverse the WWII mutiny convictions:
a. The fact that only Afro-Americans were assigned to
dangerous, menial ammo loading duties in 1944 reflected the
racial prejudices of that era.
b. The 258 Afro-Americans who refused to work after the
disaster were genuinely fearful for their lives.
C. Previous administrations going back to Roosevelt
granted leniency retroactively to the 258.
d. This action is being urged by the California
delegation, including its two Senators and an important
committee chairman, and would be very well-received within
the Afro-American community.
3. Arguments CON having the President go further than the
current formulation:
a. Following an extensive review, a special Navy board
(2/3 of whom were Afro-Americans) concluded in 1993 that
racial prejudice did not play a role in the convictions. The
board found that a work stoppage of this significance to the
campaign in the Pacific when the war hung in the balance
would have been dealt with harshly no matter what the
ethnicity of the mutineers.
b. The Board's conclusions were upheld earlier this year
by Secretary Dalton and Undersecretary of Defense Dorn
(for this action)
(himself an Afro-American) and so reported to Congress.
C. There is no additional LENIENCY that can be granted
(None of the 258 ended up being discharged under less than
honorable conditions and all received all veterans benefits
commensurate with their service and discharge status.)
d. The President is not being asked to grant a PARDON
(indeed the California Delegation's letter explicitly rejects
this). Rather, he is being asked to reverse the convictions
and EXONERATE the sailors. In other words, he is being asked
to find that either: (1) the convictions were a miscarriage
of justice due to racism or (2) there ARE circumstances in
time of war when well-placed fear justifies mutiny. with
regard to the first alternative, we have no supporting JAG or
GC legal analysis that reaches this conclusion. with regard
to the second alternative, one must consider the precedential
implications of such a decision (e.g., if a regiment is
ordered to attack an enemy position one day and is wiped out,
is the regiment that is ordered to attack that position
the next day justified to refuse that order because its
soldiers are genuinely fearful for their lives?)
Distribution:
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Survivors of 1944
"The court-martials would never
TIMES STAFF WRITER
have occurred if not for the issue of
dful
race," Miller said. "These men have
LYDE. Calif The mutineers
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Naval Tragedy Say
lived with this scar on their record
ews
are all old men now. Until re-
throughout their lives. They have been
pen
cently, most have said little
They Were Wronged
viewed as having less than honorable
ront
about their ordeal 50 years ago:
service. which they clearly did not."
re-
the deadly explosion. the bigotry and the
by Courts-Martial
Sunday. survivors of the disaster.
olor
time they spent in prison.
Miller. Navy officials and the National
ear-
But now, these survivors of the trage-
-and Era's Racism
Park Service dedicated a memorial to
inta
dy at Port Chicago-the deadliest state-
the dead at Port Chicago. now a part of
was
side disaster of World War II-are part
the Concord Naval Weapons Station.
oted
of a growing movement to repudiate the
tialed for disobeying orders and sen-
A new monument lists all of those who
vd's
racism of the era and clear their names.
tenced to short terms in the stockade.
died in alphabetical order-black and
me
"What we were charged with was just
After the war. under pressure from
white side by side as they never were in
on.
phony." Los Angeles resident Freddie
NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall,
life. A rusty. bent piece of metal recov-
:ber
Meeks, 74. one of 50 African American
the Navy reduced the sentences.
ered from one ship is mounted nearby.
for
sailors convicted of mutiny. said bitterly.
Now, SIX Democratic members of Con-
not far from the chunks of concrete and
he
"We did not even commit mutiny."
gress from California. contending that
wood pilings that remain from the blast.
em-
Sunday was the 50th anniversary of
the convictions were tainted by preju-
During World War II. the Port Chica-
the
the explosion at Port Chicago, the naval
dice. are calling on President Clinton to
go Naval Magazine was the biggest
of
munitions base on Suisun Bay near
clear the names of the convicted men.
munitions depot on the West Coast.
own
Concord where black sailors in segregat-
"We should put this sorry chapter in
Crews of African American seamen.
:cle.
ed units were assigned to load explosives
racial relations behind us. and allow
supervised by white officers. served as
d.
onto ships around the clock.
these remaining men to complete their
stevedores loading the explosives on
is a
The biast killed 320 people-including
lives knowing that they have the esteem
ships bound for the Pacific Theater.
out
more than 200 African American sea-
and regard of their countrymen for their
The seamen never received training
ile,"
men-and injured 390. It was so power-
service during World War II." the
on how to handle munitions but were
ling
ful that it destroyed two ships, maimed
elected officials said in a letter to the
under heavy pressure to load the ships
half
sailors in their barracks and broke
President last month.
as quickly as possible. Munitions ranging
on
windows in the St. Francis Hotel 35
Among those signing the letter were
from rifle rounds to 2.000-lb. shells were
out
miles away in San Francisco.
Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara
loaded by winch. slid down ramps or
of a
Afterward. 258 surviving African
Boxer and House Armed Services Com-
rolled on dollies. Some officers bet on
d in
American seamen refused to resume
mittee Chairman Ronald V. Dellums
which crew would load the fastest, and
loading munitions, seeking safer work-
(D-Oakland). House Natural Resources
losing crews were punished with re-
do-
ing conditions and leave to visit their
Chairman George Miller (D-Martinez).
duced liberty.
tes-
families as white sailors had received.
who is leading the drive to expunge the
On the night of July 17. 1944, there
L.A.
Fifty black seamen were convicted of
convictions from the seamen's records.
were two explosions five seconds apart
hen
mutiny and sentenced to prison terms of
said the 258 men were the victims of
at the loading pier. The first was small.
ck."
up to 15 years. The rest were court-mar-
bigotry and were unjustly found guilty.
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CALIFORNIA
SAILORS: Survivors
Deadly Blast
Fifty years ago, 320 people were killed in an explosion at the Port
Want Names Cleared
Chicago munitions depot-the largest single wartime loss of life in
the continental United States. Most of those who died were black
sailors, who served in segregated units and loaded munitions onto
Continued from B1
to go back to work.
ships. After the blast, 258 black seamen refused to resume work
The second demolished two ships
Instead of loading ships, howev-
and were court-martialed.
and the pier, killing everyone
er, they were sent to the stockade
Former Port
within 1,000 feet of the blast.
and court-martialed for disobeying
Chicago Naval
Both ships, the Bryan and the
orders. Robinson was sentenced to
Magazine
11,000-ton Quinault Victory, were
three months in the stockade and
thrown into the air and broken into
served 71 days.
small pieces. Arms, legs, heads and
Afterward. he received an hon-
other body parts were strewn
orable discharge and went on to
among the rubble. Many of the
become a senior staff research
U.S.
dead were never found.
engineer at Hughes Aircraft, but
With more than 4,600 tons of
he could never be rid of the stain
explosives packed into the Bryan,
on his record. Until recently, he
the blast was more than a third as
never mentioned it to his wife or
large as the explosion caused by
children, but every time he applied
the atomic bomb dropped on Hiro-
for a security clearance he had to
Area
mapped
shima a year later.
explain his conviction.
"It's always there," he said, "but
T
he detonation measured 3.4 on
you learn to live with it."
the Richter scale and was felt
Seaman Meeks was on liberty in
as far away as Nevada. It caused
San Francisco when the blast oc-
heavy damage in the nearby town
curred. He heard on the radio that
of Port Chicago and for miles
he was supposed to return to the
CHRIS VAROSY Los Angeles
around. prompting the filing of
base, but did not go back immedi-
10,000 claims by civilians.
ately. On his return. he was put in
ever more than one Negro disobeys
tions or sentences.
No one ever determined what
the beig and then assigned to guard
caused the explosion. but some
an order it is mutiny." Marshall
"The (review) panel concluded
the bodies.
survivors believe the rush to load
said.
that there was nothing unfair
Weeks later, ordered to go back
the ships contributed to the disas-
Eleanor Roosevelt joined with
unjust in the final outcome of any of
to work and facing the admiral's
ter.
Marshall in urging the Navy to be
the Port Chicago court-martials,"
threat, Meeks joined 49 others and
With the loading pier destroyed,
more lenient. In 1946, the Navy
the Navy said in a statement.
refused to budge.
reduced the mutineers' sentences
the surviving seamen were as-
Now, the effort to expunge the
"We decided we would not go
signed to clear the debris and
and released them after they had
record of the mutineers has the
collect the body parts of their
back and load the ships under those
served about 16 months in prison.
backing of Port Chicago survivors
fellow seamen. While white offi-
conditions," recalled Meeks, who
Nearly all the men were reas-
who obeyed orders and went back to
cers and seamen were given leave
went on to work for Los Angeles
signed to other Navy duties and
work, such as Morris Soublet. then a
to visit their families, the African
County and is now retired. "They
given a chance to redeem them-
second-class bosun's mate who su-
American seamen were shipped to
only had the blacks loading and
selves. Most of the mutineers re-
unloading the ammunition. The
pervised loading of the ships.
nearby Mare Island Naval Ship-
ceived a discharge "under honor-
yard in Vallejo.
whites didn't have to touch it. It
able conditions." which gave them
At the time of the explosion,
some veterans benefits but fell
M
ost of the men had signed up
would scare you to death the way
to fight the enemy and found
Seaman Percy Robinson was in his
we had to handle it."
short of the coveted honorable
themselves working as laborers
bunk. He suffered lacerations on
discharge.
t their mutiny trial-the Na-
The Port Chicago case prompted
without proper training and in
his face and arm and was hospital-
A
ized for a week. Less than a month
vy's largest-the prosecutor
unsafe conditions, he said.
the Navy to overhaul its proce-
after the explosion. he was among a
argued that in time of war, the
dures for handling ammunition-
"They weren't afraid of getting
group of 258 men told they would
seamen's concern over unsafe con-
and to begin ending segregation
on a ship and getting shot at," said
resume loading munitions.
ditions and fear of another explo-
even before President Harry S.
Soublet. 73. who lives in Oakland
"I was upset because I wasn't
sion were not sufficient grounds for
Truman ordered the military's in-
"They just didn't want to handle
ammunition."
allowed to come home on leave
refusing to obey an order.
tegration in 1948.
after I got wounded." said Robin-
After more than a month of
Five years ago, a book by Robert
As a young seaman at Port
son, now 70 and living in Los
testimony, the Navy judges took 80
Allen titled "The Port Chicago
Chicago, Robert Routh was blinded
Angeles. "I was still bandaged at
minutes to reach their verdict: All
Mutiny" and a subsequent docu-
in his barracks by flying glass and
the time I was ordered to go back
50 were guilty of mutiny. The
mentary by KRON-TV in San
was discharged from the Navy.
to work. I knew other sailors on
mutineers were sentenced to hard
Francisco revived the memory of
Now 69 and a Veterans Adminis-
our base who got wounded and
labor and imprisoned on Terminal
the mutiny and called into question
tration counselor in Los Angeles
they went home. None of the
Island in San Pedro.
the treatment the men received.
with a master's degree in sociolo-
blacks who were wounded were
Thurgood Marshall, an NAACP
Under orders from Congress to
gy. he believes the court-martialed
allowed to go home."
attorney who was later appointed
review the case, the Navy issued a
sailors got a raw deal.
Robinson and the other 257 men
to the U.S. Supreme Court, spent
report this year concluding that
"I'm glad to see the efforts to
all refused to load munitions. But
weeks observing the trial and pro-
racial discrimination played a part
right this wrong," he said. "But I'm
after the admiral in charge of the
tested that the men were charged
in the seamen's work assignments
still appalled that the Navy De-
depot warned them they would be
"solely because of their race and
and living conditions. But the Navy
partment will not look at the facts
shot if they continued to refuse, he
color."
found that racial prejudice did not
and right the wrongs that were
was among 208 seamen who agreed
"I can't understand why when-
affect the courts-martial. convic-
perpetrated against these people."
er this year that he would spend
spending a minimum of $15 million
reelection, Feinstein was consid-
SENATE
$20 or $30 million [by November's
in his campaign, and he has said
ered to be a formidable candidate
election), but when push has come
the amount could exceed $20 mil-
with strong poll ratings. Her cam-
to shove
he has basically spent
lion. Friday, Huffington's cam-
paign maintained a low profile
Continued from B1
$10 million [so far). And it is
paign declined to comment on the
throughout the spring with no
Since Jan. 1, Huffington's cam-
generally thought that candidates
finance reports.
major primary challenger and the
paign has averaged about $50,000
spend significantly more in the
"We think the numbers speak
candidate spending most of her
per day.
general [election] than they do in
for themselves," said Huffington
time in Washington.
Huffington is about $1 million
the primary.
campaign manager Bob Schuman.
During that period, however.
short of the national record for the
"I could see him spending, out of
"I'm just not going to comment on
Huffington's lopsided spending was
most personal money spent by a
his own pocket, more money than
them."
quietly taking its toll.
candidate for Congress, according
the combined total of [both candi-
Huffington. 46, holds the record
At the time of the last finance
to Common Cause, a Washington-
dates in) the most expensive U.S.
for the most expensive U.S. House
report in late May, Huffington
based watchdog group for cam-
Senate race in history,' he said.
race in history. In 1992, he more
reported that he had spent more
paign finance. That record was set
That would be about $25.9 mil-
than doubled the previous high by
than $6 million. most of it on
in 1984 when Democrat John D.
lion. a record established in 1984 by
spending about $5.2 million of his
television commercials, while
Rockefeller IV. scion of his great-
the race between Sen. Jesse Helms
own money to unseal veteran GOP
Feinstein had not yet broadcast
grandfather's oil empire, spent
(R-N.C.) and then-Gov. Jim Hunt.
Rep. Robert J. Lagomarsino.
any ads.
about $10.2 million from his pocket
Whether Huffington breaks that
In the Senate race. Huffington's
In late May. when statewide
to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.
record by himself or not, most
money has changed the race from
polls revealed that the race had
Huffington "has bragged that he
political observers expect that his
an anticipated sure thing for Dem-
become extremely competitive, po-
will spend whatever it takes," said
race against Feinstein will make
ocrats into one of the nation's most
litical observers in California and
Feinstein campaign manager Kam
the record books.
competitive contests.
Washington expressed shock. Both
Kuwata. "People didn't think earli-
Huffington has committed to
At the start of her bid for
campaigns have been advertising
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ANTHONY LAKE
Sexia
RICKI SEIDMAN
SUBJECT:
Schedule of Proposed Heads of State Visits July
December 1994
Purpose
To agree to a schedule of visits by Heads of State and other key
foreign leaders for the second half of 1994.
Background
For the remainder of the year we recommend that you receive the
following foreign leaders in Washington:
State Visits (to include State Dinners) :
President Yeltsin of Russia
President Mandela of South Africa
Official Working Visits:
(meeting/lunch/press availability)
President Meles of Ethiopia
President Ter-Petrosian of Armenia
Prime Minister Bhutto of Pakistan
President Weizman of Israel (lunch only)
President-elect of Mexico
Prime Minister Rabin of Israel
Prime Minister Chretien of Canada
Private Visits:
(Oval office meeting only)
Prime Minister Dehaene of Belgium
NATO SYG Woerner
President Iliescu of Romania
Prime Minister Silva of Portugal
President Ahtisari of Finland
President Zhelev of Bulgaria
President-elect Perez Balladares of Panama (July 20)
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe
CC: Vice President
Chief of Staff
2
Depending upon how the political situation in Japan develops, you
may also wish to meet with Prime Minister Muryama although we can
probably wait until January of 1995.
Travel:
In addition to these visits, you will have the opportunity
to see other foreign leaders in the course of your September
visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, your November trip
to Asia for the APEC meeting and your December trip to Miami for
the Summit of the Americas.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the attached schedule of proposed visits by
heads of state for the last six months of this year.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment
Tab A
Schedule of Proposed Heads of State Visits
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SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED HEADS OF STATE VISITS
JULY - DECEMBER 1994
State/Official
Official Working
Private
(meeting/dinner/
(meeting/Lunch/Press)
(Meeting/Photo)
arrival ceremony)
July
TRAVEL TO G-7 (ITALY), GERMANY, POLAND, LATVIA (7/5-12)
^President Meles
of Ethiopia
President-elect
Perez Balladares
of Panama (July 20)
August
*^President Ter-Petrosian
of Armenia (meeting/
reception)
(Congressional Recess/President Vacation second half of month)
September
^Prime Minister Bhutto
of Pakistan
*^President Yeltsin
of Russia
Prime Minister
Dehaene of Belgium
TRAVEL TO UNGA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NEW YORK (9/25-26)
October
*President Mandela
of South Africa
President-elect of Mexico
President Weizman of Israel
(lunch only)
^NATO SYG Woerner
Prime Minister
Silva of Portugal
^President Ahtisari
of Finland
November
Prime Minister Chretien
of Canada
Prime Minister Rabin
of Israel
President Mugabe of
Zimbabwe
TRAVEL TO APEC SUMMIT IN INDONESIA (11/14)
^President Zhelev
of Bulgaria
December
TRAVEL TO MIAMI FOR SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS (12/9-11)
President Iliescu
of Romania
Legend:
* = Already agreed/invited, need date
^ = Recommended by the State Department
FOREIGN LEADERS RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST HALF 1994 BUT NOT SEEN
Meeting/Photo Op
President Meles of Ethiopia
President Ter-Petrosyan of Armenia
President Caldera of Venezuela
Amir Al-Sabah of Kuwait
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe
Meeting/Lunch/Press
Prime Minister Goh of Singapore
King Hassan of Morocco
Attached are lists of foreign leaders the President has received
to date in 1994 and total foreign leaders he has met since taking
office.
Attachments
Presidential Meetings with Foreign Leaders in 1994
Presidential Meetings with Foreign Leaders since 1/93
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7/19/1994
Nancy,
Please change the last sentence
on page one to
In addition, Alexis intends to
coordinate with Ann STock for
social invitations and inclusion
of OPL briefings where appropriate.
Thanks.
Alexis
Attachment
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WASHINGTON
PLEASE SIGN
ACTION
AND RETURN
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
TO NSC
FROM:
ANTHONY LAKE
ALEXIS HERMAN
RICKI SEIDMAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign "Flags"
Purpose
To bring you up-to-date on previous interaction with the group of
25 retired admirals and generals (the "flags") who endorsed you
during the campaign and recommend a one-day event with them here
in Washington.
Background
In a June 20 memo (Tab II), Mack McLarty reiterated your desire
to meet with your various acquaintances and friends in the
military and requested that we make a recommendation to you with
regard to an appropriate forum for you to meet with them.
As you know, I have had some reservations over the past year with
regard to possible misperceptions of your meeting here at the
White House with this group. My concern had been that some might
regard such a meeting as a politicization of the military; others
might mistakenly regard it as "second guessing" the military
advice you receive from the Joint Chiefs. The controversy that
accompanied then-Secretary Aspin's establishment of a panel of
retired generals (the Meyer Panel) to advise him on readiness
underscored the vulnerability of such actions to misperception.
For this reason, I counseled against suggestions last year that
you meet with the "flags" in conjunction with separate briefings
that might have been arranged for them on the FY 1994 defense
budget request and the Bottom Up Review.
In lieu of a group event, I directed my staff to look for
individual opportunities to maintain communication with the
"flags" and take advantage of the contribution they could make to
the Administration. In addition to periodic phone conversations
with various members of the group, we have concentrated on
placing individuals from the group on appropriate boards and
commissions. As the list at Tab A indicates, we have been
successful in this regard in a number of instances. Two from the
group (RAdm Dorman and, of course, Adm Crowe) have been appointed
to senior government positions. In addition, Alexis intends to
start targeting individual "flags" for invitations to social
events.
2
As we approach the mid-point of your first term, I believe you
have established a relationship with General Shali and the Joint
Chiefs that mitigates my earlier concerns about a meeting with
the "flags." I think that it is now appropriate to bring the
group to town for an organized activity, to include a meeting
with you. Specifically, I would recommend that we organize a
one-day program here that would include, inter alia, the
following activities:
--
Briefing by NSC on our new peacekeeping policy (PDD-
25);
- -
Briefing by NSC and OMB on our FY 1995 defense budget
and FYDP;
--
Lunch at White House hosted by you;
- -
Briefing by "Shy" Meyer on his panel's readiness
report;
- -
Briefing by John White on the work program of his Roles
and Missions Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the above event in principle.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment
Tab A
Appointment of "Flag" to Boards,
Commission and USG Positions
APPOINTMENT OF "FLAGS" TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND USG POSITIONS
American Battle Monuments Commission
Gen Fred F. Woerner, Jr.
(Chairman)
BGen Evelyn "Pat" Foote
(Member)
BGen Douglas Kinnard
(Member)
BGen Gail Reals
(Member)
Defense Policy Board
Gen John A. Wickham, Jr.
(Member)
VAdm Richard Truly
(Member)
RAdm Thomas Brooks
(Member)
BGen William Seawell
(Member)
DoD Roles and Missions Commission
LtGen Bernard "Mick" Trainor
(Member)
U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James
Adm William Crowe
(Now serving)
Base Realignment and Closure Commission - 1995
BGen Evelyn "Pat" Foote
(NSC recommendation - pending)
BGen Gail Reals
(NSC recommendation - pending)
Director, Selective Service System
BGen Evelyn "Pat" Foote
(NSC recommendation - not
accepted)
Assistant Secretary of Defense/SOLIC
RAdm Cathal L. Flynn
(Was a finalist for position,
but not selected)
Deputy Director for Research and Engineering/DoD
RAdm Craig Dorman
(Now serving)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 8, 1994
TO: PAUL TOBACK
FR: Alexis Herman
RE: President Clinton Meeting with
Military Friends and Acquaintances
Memo
I have worked through Mack's memo
with NSC staff. Mack will have a
joint memo from Tony Lake and me
on Friday.
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for Mrs. HRC
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
JUN 2
June 20, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY LAKE
ALEXIS HERMAN
FROM:
MACK McLARTY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT CLINTON MEETING WITH MILITARY FRIENDS
AND ACQUAINTANCES
The President has been very adamant about his desire to meet with
his various acquaintances and friends in the military. He has
expressed disappointment and frustration to me on several
occasions that this has not already been done. As you will note
from my question to him on the attached, I am not sure exactly
what forum would be appropriate.
Tony, I would appreciate your getting a specific instruction from
the President and following up with him on this matter. Please
keep me apprised.
was
&
Attachment
85/23/1994 14:24
FROM CROVE'S NEST
Alexa
DESK
1019
TO:
Hon. Mac McLarty
Chief of Staff
The White House
FROM:
Brooke S. Jaffe by
Office of Admiral Crowe
TEL: 202/775-3170
DATE:
23 May 1994
Dear Mr. McLarty:
Before he left for London, Admiral Crowe asked that I fax
you the attached list. As you will remember, the President asked
for the Admiral's recommendations, which he has marked with a
star on the attached list.
If I may be of any further assistance, please do not
hesitate to call.
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VAda Albert J. Herberger
(703) 351-6620-W
USN (Ret.)
(703) 450-1558-H
1007 Cupleaf Holly ct.
Great Falls, VA 22066
BGen Douglas Kinnard
(703) 820-0860
USA (Ret.)
(804) 288-7136
106 Culpepper Rd.
Richmond, VA 23229
LtGen William B. Odem
(202) 223-7770-W
USA (Ret.)
(202) 363-8742-H
3627 Everstt St., NW
*
Washington, D.C. 20008
BGen Gail Reals
(703) 931-1328-H
USMC (Ret.)
*
3449A South Stafford st.
Arlington, VA 22206
RAdm H.B. Robertson, Jr.
(919) 489-1475
USN (Ret.)
5 stoneridge Circle
Durham, NC 27705
BGen William T. Seavell
(502) 536-4819
USAF (Ret.)
21 West Ridge
Pine Bluff, AK 71603-
7149
NGen James Taylor, JI.
(919) 759-5723-W
USAF (Ret.)
(919) 924-6056-H
5570 Farmstead Rd.
Dfafftown, NC 27040-9307
VAdm Richard H. Truly
(404) 894-3400-W
USN (Ret.)
(404) 933-0110-H
*
6125 River Chase Circle
Atlanta, GA 30328
Adm stansfield Turner
(703) 528-2023
USN (Ret.)
fax: ext. 0942
*
1320 Skipwith Rd.
McLean, VA 22101
LtGen Vera Weber
(202) 789-0031-W
USA (Ret.)
*
Nat'l Guard Assn.
1 Mass Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
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FROM CROWE'S NEST
LtGen Calvin A.H.Waller
(719) 598-4386-H
USA (Rat.)
1633 Vickers Dr.
Colorado Sprngs, CO
80918
Gen John A. Wickham, Jr.
(602) 825-0278
USA (Rst.)
*
13950 N. Favnbrooke Dr.
Tuscon, AZ 85737
Gen Fred F. Wearner, Jr.
(508) 653-2003-E
USA (Ret.)
(617) 353-5633-W
4 Arbor circle
fax: x9290
Natick, MA 01760
FIRST MEETING
LtGen John W. Woodmanses, Jr.
*
USA (Ret)
5832 Gallant Fox
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 248-9188 fax: 27721
LtGen Mick Trainor
USMC (Ret.)
John F. School
National Security Program
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-0954 fax: X8561
(617) 862-4821 (E)
MGen Perry Smith
*
USAF (Ret.)
3007 Cedar Hill Lane
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 738-9133 10 s Fax)
(706) 736-6160 (H)
Col. Richard L. Klass
*
USAF (Ret.)
2403 Arlington Blvd. #202
Arlington VA 22201
(703) 243-5864 (E)
(703) 351-6620 (W) -6634 (fax)
05/23/1994 14:25 FROM CROWE'S NEST
DATE: 25 NOV 92
FLAG CARE AND FEEDING
BGen Hugh S.Aitken USMC
(703) 734-8582
(Ret.)
fax: 356-1799
8858 Glenridge ct.
Vienna, VA 22182
RAdm Thomas A. Brooks
(703) 271-7600-W
USA (Ret.)
(703) 455-9504-H
*
AT&T, suite 203
1919 8. Eads St.
Arlington, VA 22202
MGen Arthur Clark
(919) 687-8521-W
USAF (Ret)
(919) 489-2456-H
P.O. Box 51
fax: 687-8458
Durham, NC 27702-0061.
MGen Clay Comfort
(913) 749-0643
USMC (Ret.)
4620 Turnberry Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66047-0643
RAdm craig Dorman
(508) 457-9481-H
USN (Ret.)
(508) 457-2000-W
PO Box 164
x2500
Woods Hole, MA 02543
X2505
Gen Mike Dugan
(212) 986-3240-W
USAF (Ret.)
Fax: -7981
733 3rd Ave.
703) 684-8330-K
New York, NY. 10017-3204
RAdm Cathal L. Flynn
(619) 793-1898-H
USN (Ret.)
(619) 546-6793-W
*
3616 Voyager Circle
San Diego, CA 92130-1848
BGen E. Pat Foots
(301) 283-3050
USA (Ret.)
X
18101 Glover Ct.
Accokeek, MD 10607
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 2, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL WHITE HOUSE STAFF
CABINET AND AGENCY PRESS OFFICES
CONSULTANTS TO THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
FROM:
LEON PANETTA
CHIEF OF STAFF
Bay
AUG - 2 1994
SUBJECT
TELEVISION APPEARANCES
As you know, the White House coordinates television appearances
on behalf of the Administration. In the future, please be
certain to clear all television appearances with Mark Gearan,
White House Director of Communications, before confirming that
appearance with the inquiring media outlet.
Thank you.
cc: Mark Gearan
Basevoters
7
10/3/94
gave a copyto Harold /cless
Background
This memo proposes a strategy for effective motivation,
coordination, and mobilization of African-Americans and Hispanics
voters in November. To date we have identified 14 states with
36 cities to which the effort will be directed. The effort will
either support existing coordinated campaign base plans or
provide leadership where required. (See attached analysis of
states.) Key to the successful execution of this strategy is the
assumption that the DNC will provide a physical "hub" in which to
bring all of the necessary resources into a centralized
environment. With only six weekends remaining for base voter
activities, centralization of the effort is essential.
This memo discusses the management, structure, personnel,
resources, decisions and next steps for implementation.
Structure, Personnel, Management
Each component will have a DNC lead team with a White House
support team.
The base operations will be housed at the DNC, with six
components. The six components are Message, Media and
Surrogates, Research, Field, Elected Officials, Principals, White
House Events.
The management team will consist of Harold Ickes, Joan
Baggett, Marcia Hale, Alexis Herman, Joe Velasquez and Minyon
Moore.
Structure
1.
Message, Media and Surrogates
The Message, Media and Surrogates component will recruit
surrogates inside and outside the Administration and target
these surrogates to designated media in targeted cities.
(This effort is already underway.)
Both paid and free media activities will specifically target
African-Americans and Hispanics oriented media.
This component will develop and refine the message for the
base, consistent with the overall message.
2.
Research
The Research component will highlight Administration
accomplishments on a state-by-state basis (where appropriate
targeted cities) from a base perspective and will have a
negative research component on Republican opposition.
3.
Field
The Field component will oversee a coalition of national
organizations who will assist with voter motivation and
mobilization. Included in the field, will be a special
emphasis on ministers and African-American church outreach.
4.
Elected Officials
The Elected Officials component will work in conjunction
with Congressional Black Caucus Members and Congressional
Hispanic Members as well as Mayors in the targeted cities to
insure continuity with on-going efforts for base activities.
5.
Principals
The Principals component will monitor and recommend the
inclusion of base opinion leaders in "meet and greets" and
campaign events already scheduled for principals.
6.
White House Events
The White House Events component will create White House
events and screen previously scheduled events to insure that
invitations are extended to base opinion leaders
and supporters from targeted cities.
Suggested Initial Assignments
DNC
White House
Message
Ed Lazerus
Keith Boykin
Media
Donna Brazile
Suzanna Valdez
Surrogates
Andy Hernandez
Dana Shelly
Research
Vacant
Ann Walker
Field
Greg Moore
Ben Johnson
Fred Humphrey
Suzanna Valdez
Andy Hernandez
Carol Willis
Elected
Officials
Donna Brazile
Loretta Avant
John Hart
White House
Flo McAfee
Events
Vacant
Principals
Reta Lewis
Management
Joe Velasquez would have the responsibilities for the
overall day-to-day management of the base voter activities and
would act as coordinator and facilitator between the White House
and DNC. Minyon Moore would have the day-to-day responsibilities
for the operations of the base "hub" at the DNC.
Harold Ickes, Joan Baggett, Marcia Hale and Alexis Herman or
principal designee would monitor on a weekly basis the stated
output of activities measured against clearly defined criteria,
i.e., surrogates in the field, media spots, editorials,
scheduling of events, phone bank operations, etc. It is
essential that this meeting happen every single week between now
and the election.
Resources
Personnel
The "hub" will rely on volunteer recruits for day-to-day
operations. But, an allowance of $3,000 each for the
seven "troubled" states is recommended. Additionally, a
consultant contact for media assistance is recommended at
Troubled states (7) at $3,000 each
= $21,000
Media Consultant
= 10,000
Contingency
= 5,000
$36,000
Equipment and Supplies
The "hub" should be able to rely on existing
DNC resources. However, the "hub" should operate with a
minimum of 15 work stations equipped with phones, multi-fax
capacity and computers.
Estimated cost:
computers, faxes, etc.
= $15,000
Media
The majority of funds targeted for base activities should be
used to buy ads in Black newspapers (this is more PR than
media lift) as well as Black and Hispanic radio. The
radio buys recommended should be used to supplement the
existing resources allocated in the coordinated campaign
funds.
Ad buys
25 cities X 2
ads at 600
= $30,000
radio
25 cities X 2
stations for 20 spots at $100/ea = 100,000
(real buys will be supplemented by
PSA's on GOTV)
Contingency
= 20,000
Total media
=$150,000
Summary
Personnel
= $36,000
Equipment
= 15,000
Media
= 150,000
=$201,000
Fundraising
Fundraising for this project by DNC Staff will target
fundraising from base donors for base activities. Fundraising
will be coordinated with DNC finance so as to not impede ongoing
efforts.
Key Decisions
The key decisions that must be made immediately to implement
this plan:
1.
Where the designated space at the DNC will be located.
2.
Whether to target currently budgeted as well as supplemental
media dollars for Black and Hispanic radio.
3.
Agree on the budget and fundraising plan for the base
activity outlined in this memo.
4.
Finalize key personnel assignments.
5.
Make decisions about which administrative personnel will be
sent out into the field in the final month of the campaign.
Next Steps
1.
Identify important existing base events in the targeted
cities for the purposes of the surrogate program.
2.
Schedule a meeting to review principals'
scheduling and make assignments.
3.
Review the memo sent out by legal Counsel on what all
personnel can and cannot do in terms of elections.
4.
Schedule meeting of consultants to review media spots,
buys and budget.
5.
Have a White House events meeting to review what events
are already in place and determine what other events we
should schedule pror to Election Day.
AMH
Standard
MAY 9, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN
AVII
FROM:
DOUG SOSNIK
SUBJECT: CONSTITUENCIES
Enclosed please find a one pager on some information we are
trying to gather for internal use. I thought you would be the
best source for this info.
I would appreciate it if you could get the requested info
for the following states:
CA
OR
WA
CO
NM
NJ
NY
MN
WI
MI
IL
PA
IA
NH
FL
OH
FL
GA
MO
If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
We are trying to complete this project within two weeks, if
possible.
Thank you for your help.
ALEXIS HERMAN
35.
Groups Related to Ethnic Voting Blocks
a.
Ability to deliver votes/free press
b.
Leadership Structure
36.
Other Organized Groups that impact elections
a.
Women's Groups
b.
Environmental Groups
c.
Other groups
June 21, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO SENIOR STAFF
FROM:
DOUG SOSNIK
22 NOT
SUBJECT: UNION HOTEL GUIDE
Enclosed is a copy of the 1995 Union Hotel Guide. I hope you find it useful when you are
arranging travel accommodations.
On behalf of the President, I urge you to consider union hotels whenever possible. The
Administration's patronage of union hotels demonstrates our continued support of the
American labor movement and its accomplishments for American working families.
Distribution List:
Don Baer
Erskine Bowles
Mark Gearan
Pat Griffin
Marcia Hale
Alexis Herman
Kitty Higgins
Harold Ickes
Mike McCurry
Judge Mikva
Bob Nash
George Stephanopoulous
Jodie Torkelson
Billy Webster
Maggie Williams
July 10, 1995
To: AMH
Fr: ruby
Re:
Vietnam Speech
Suggest you get a feel for the Vietnam speech from
various veterans organizations before the President
gives his speech. The Vietnam issue is still very
sensitive with veterans. If he delivers his speech
now, I think the timing should be put off to later.
Between now and the first week in September the following
veterans organizations will be having their conventions.
We shouldn't give them a forum for the President's
speech if the response is negative.
American Legion
DAV
VFW
Paralyzed Vets
American Vets
If the President can hold off delivering his speech until
mid-September, all the above conventions will be over.
Naturally, there will be some response from the various
vets groups but there will be no avenue for them to dwell
on the negative aspects.
Amt
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WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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FROM: PATTI SOLIS
Director of Scheduling
For the First Lady
TO:
Pam Cicetti
Evan Ryan
Lisa Caputo
Capricia Marshall
Kelly Craighead
Ann Stock
Karen Finney
Isabelle Tapia
Sara Grote
Marjorie Tarmey
Julie Hopper
Kim Tilley
Billy Webster
Melanne Verveer
Marcia Hale
Maggie Williams
Neel Lattimore
Doug Sosnick
Harold Ickes
Pat Griffen
Andrew Sens
Liz Bowyer
Mark Gearan
Stephanie Streett
Ann Walley
Nancy Heinreich
Kitty Higgins
Alexis therman
The attached is for your:
Information
Action
Advice
NOTES:
Aaxis -
of HRC goes to Besing,
She cannot do this.
We still don't 'officially'
know.
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SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
6/23/95
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Patti Solis
Director of Scheduling for the First Lady
FROM:
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President
Director, Office of Public Liaison
REQUEST:
To give the keynote address at the 9th Annual
Hispanic Heritage Awards Gala.
PURPOSE:
To demonstrate the administration's support and
commitment to the Hispanic community.
BACKGROUND:
The Hispanic Heritage Awards, established in
1987, honors individuals who personify the best in
Hispanic culture, tradition and achievement. The
nominating committee consists of presidents and
executive directors from 29 national Hispanic
organizations. The event will be nationally
syndicated and broadcast in over 30 television
markets. Past honorees include: Secretary Henry
Cisneros, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, playwright
and Emmy Award winner Luis Santeiro,
international boxer Jose Torres and award winning
actress Rita Moreno, the only entertainer to win
an Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION:
None.
DATE AND TIME:
September 12, 1995; 7:00 p.m.
BRIEFING TIME:
15 minutes.
DURATION:
2 hours.
LOCATION:
National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
PARTICIPANTS:
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Musician & Composer Israel "Cachao" Lopez
Ambassador Minerva Bernadino
Author, Educator & Artist Jose Antonio Burciaga
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
TBD.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Yes.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open press.
VICE PRESIDENT'S ATTENDANCE:
Not required.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Alexis Herman
Suzanna Valdez
CONTACT:
Suzanna Valdez X 66659
ORIGIN OF THIS PROPOSAL:
Suzanna Valdez
PANIC HERITAGE AWARDS
COMMITTEE Commander
GALA CHAIRMEN
CORPORATE HOST
Richard José Bela
SEPTEMBER 12. 1995
Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Corporation
GI Forum of the U.S.
Amalia Victoria Betanzos
National Building Museum
Pedro José Greer. Jr.
Washington. D.C.
G. Lacayo, President-CEO
non Nacional Pro Personas Mayores
Blackburn-Moreno. Executive Director
Association, Inc.
June 21, 1995
a
Cuban Inc.
Richard José Bela. President
Hispanic Association on
Corporate Responsibility
Penny Harrison. President
Hispanic Designers. Inc.
Ms. Suzanna Valdez
Loretta Gutierrez Nestor. Executive Director
Associate Director
Hispanic National Bur Association
Office of the Public Liaison
Alfredo C. Montoya. Executive Director
The White House
Lubor Council for
Latin American Advancement
121 Old Executive Office Building
Hector Andrés Négroni. President
Washington, D.C. 20503
Lutin American Management Association
Belen B. Robles. President
League of United
Dear Ms. Valdez:
Suzine
Latin American Citizens
Antonia Hernandez. President
Mexican American Legal
It is with great pleasure that we invite President
Defense & Educational Fund
Clinton and Mrs. Clinton to join us as we
Elisa María Sánchez. President
MANA. .4 National Latina Organization
celebrate the 1995 Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards
Gala. Established in 1987 and now in its ninth
Dr. José Ruiz-Escalante. President
National Association for
year, the Hispanic Heritage Awards was founded by
Bilingual Education
Hispanic leaders, to honor individuals who
Dr. Graciela Beecher. Chairperson
National Association of
personify the best in Hispanic culture, tradition
Cuban American Women
and achievement.
Manuel Olivérez. President
National Association of
Hispanic Federal Executives
The Awards Gala is a black tie event that "kicks
Dr. Sara Torres. President
National Association of
off" the month long celebration of Hispanic
Hispanic Nurses
Heritage in Washington, D.C. This year's event
Tino Duran. President
will be held at the National Building Museum on
National Association of
Hispanic Publications
the evening of September 12, 1995. Awarded
Arturo Vargas, Executive Director
luminaries of the past have been: Secretary of
National Association of Latino
Elected & Appointed Officials
HUD the Honorable Henry Cisneros, singer and
Lydia M. Sosa. National President
songwriter Gloria and Emilio Estafan, playwright
National Conference of
and Emmy Award winner Luis Santeiro, international
Puerto Rican Woman. Inc.
Margarita Gurri-Glass, PhD., President
boxer Jose Torres, and award winning actress Rita
National Council of Hispanic Women
Moreno, the only entertainer to win an Oscar,
Raul Yzaguirre. President -CEO
Emmy, Tony and Grammy.
National Council of La Raza
Dr. Marta Sotomayor, President-CEO
National Hispanic Council on Aging
This year, the distinguished nominating committee
Emest Z. Robles. Executive Director
consisting of presidents and executive directors
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
from 29 national Hispanic organizations, selected
Thomas Gomez. National President
National Image. Inc.
the following individuals to receive honors:
Manuel Mirabal. President-CEO
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, - Leadership; Legendary
National Puerio Rican Coulition, Inc.
Musician and Prolific Composer, Israel "Cachao"
Hector Velazquez. President
National Puerto Rican Forum
Lopez - Performing Arts; International Women's
Advocate and Signer of the United Nations Charter,
Juan A. Figueroa. President
Puerto Rican Legal Defense
Ambassador Minerva Bernardino - Education; Award-
& Education Fund
winning Author, Educator and Artist, Jose Antonio
Ronaldo M. Cruz. Executive Director
Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs
Burciaga - Literature. Also, a special tribute to
U.S. Catholic Conference
the life and work of Actor Raul Julia will be
Pedro L. Viera, President
SER Jobs for Progress National. Inc.
received by his family.
Orlando A. Gutierrez. National President
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
José F. Niño, President-CEO
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1220 EAST COMMERCE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78205 USA
210-212-8510
210-223-2680
FAX 210-223-9950
1730 RHODE ISLAND NW, SUITE 505
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036-3101
202-296-6368
FAX 202-457 0455
We are very proud of the fact that, besides the
production of a one-hour Spanish language
that will be broadcast nationally, this year special
program will also be produced in English and be B
nationally syndicated and broadcast in over 30
television markets.
Hopefully, you will find the Hispanic Heritage
Awards Gala as an appropriate event for the
President and Mrs. Clinton to join the Hispanic
American Community as we celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month. This event will be an excellent
opportunity for the Clinton White House to express
its esteem for our community.
This package includes historical information
regarding the Hispanic Heritage Awards. We will
be in touch with your office within the next few
days regarding this request. Meanwhile, if you
have any questions, please call me at 202-835-
0324.
Sincerely,
Bevely Beverly Vigil Ellerman
Enclosures
July 18, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR STEVE SILVERMAN
FROM:
KITTY HIGGINS
Who at Labor submitted? I don't think this is a good idea. We want this issue to go away.
Check with Alexis.
Schedule Proposal
July 11, 1995
Accept
Regret
Pending
TO:
William Webster
Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
Scheduling and Advance
FROM:
Kitty Higgins
REQUEST:
To have the President mark the celebration of the
30th Anniversary of the Office of Federal Contract
Compliance by presenting the Exemplary Voluntary
Efforts (EVE) awards.
DATE:
September 14th
TIME:
1 p.m.
MESSAGE:
The President's participation demonstrates that
affirmative action, as exercised by the OFCCP, is
good for business -- that profitable and well-
known companies choose to uphold and maintain
affirmative action and non-discrimination
policies. A White House event would signal the
Administration's commitment to equal employment
opportunity by highlighting successful good
corporate citizens. It would also be an
opportunity to address employers and women's and
civil rights leaders simultaneously about the
success of federal equal employment policies.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program
with the Department of Labor, enforces Executive
Order 11246, which requires businesses with
contracts to provide goods and services to the
federal government to agree that they will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex or national origin. In addition,
contractors must also take positive steps --
"affirmative action" -- to ensure that all
applicants and employees are treated without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex or
national origin.
The EVE award recognizes federal contractors who
have adopted effective programs that increase job
opportunities. In conjunction with the EVE
awards, the Secretary of Labor gives the
Opportunity 2000 award to a contractor with an
equal employment and affirmative action program
that is a national model worthy of being emulated
by other business firms throughout American
industry. There are also Exemplary Public
Interest Contribution (EPIC) awards to
organizations that have developed effective
programs that increase job opportunities. There
are likely to be 5 EVE awards and 3 EPIC awards.
DURATION:
15 minutes for Eve Awards presentation; 20 minutes
to visit business and civil rights leaders and
award-winning companies.
LOCATION:
The Rose Garden.
PARTICIPANTS:
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
will deliver a list of contractors who have
received Eve awards since 1993 and civil rights
leaders including representatives from the Black,
Latin, Women, Veterans and disabled communities.
The White House can select from this list and/or
its own list of companies and community leaders.
OUTLINE OF
EVENT:
The President would make remarks about the OFCCP's
partnership with business and would present the
Opportunity 2000 award and the EVE award to the
federal contractors who have made significant
achievements in affirmative action and equal
employment opportunity programs. Once the
speaking program is completed, the President and
the First Lady would greet the audience of
business and community leaders.
REMARKS
REQUIRED:
Talking Points.
1st LADY'S
ATTENDANCE:
Yes.
VP'S
ATTENDANCE:
Not necessary but welcome.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Secretary of Labor Robert Reich
CONTACT:
Bernard Anderson, Assistant Secretary of
Employment Standards Administration (ESA) 219-6191,
or Liz Rose, ESA Public Affairs, 219-8743
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
President Lyndon Johnson signed the Executive
Order creating the OFCCP. President Richard Nixon
added goals and timetables, strengthening the
OFCCP. For the past eight years, the Secretary of
Labor has bestowed these awards.
MEDIA:
Event should be open to the media, ideally to
include the White House Press Corps. Reporters
who cover civil rights and women's rights issues.
CC: Erskine Bowles
Carol Rasco
Mark Gearan
Don Baer
Maggie Williams
Alexis Herman
Christopher Edley
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FROM:
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Office of Political Affairs
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1.
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Melinda Paras and David Clarenbach. He is my choice.
2. Sandy Thurman - Georgia AIDS Atlanta- Carter Library
3. Nicholas Bauman - California - Patsy Fleming's choice.
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President?
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DATA ON WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AVAILABLE FROM
FEDERAL AGENCIES OTHER THAN THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA is a major source of research information on women's business
enterprise, but it relies primarily on data from the Census
Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) to develop its reports and studies. These
include the following:
As part of the SBA's annual report to Congress, The
State of Small Business, the SBA's Office of Advocacy
contributes a brief narrative, including available
statistical data, on the Characteristics of Small
Business Owners, including firms owned by women and
minorities. This narrative is based on information
from Characteristics of Business Owners, which ic
funded in part by SBA. See page 2 for additional
information.
The Office of Advocacy also contracts with the IRS to
provide tabulations on nonfarm sole proprietorships by
gender of owner and geographic area (i.e., SBA rogion)
and industry group. These tabulations, which are in
the form of four charts, are updated annually. Since
they date back to 1977, they can be used to provide
trend information on the most numerous legal grouping
of small businesses.
Based on data available from the decennial population
censuses and the economic consuses conducted in years
ending in 2 and 7, along with IRS and other data, the
Office of Advocacy develope analyses and reports
related to its area of responsibility. In February
1995, it issued a report on Business Ownership as an
Employment Opportunity for Women. This report was
based on information from the 1990 Population Census.
The SBA Procurement Automated Source System (PASS) is a
nationwide database of small businesses that are
interosted in competing for Federal contracts. It is,
in effect, a self-selecting bidders list that includes
idcntifiable women- and minority-owned businesses.
Many of the businesses on the database never win
Federal contracts. In 1981, the SBA published a three-
volume report on a study that sought to determine what
distinguished Women-owned businesses on the PASS that
won contracts from other women-owned businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA does not develop original survey data on women's business
enterprises. In cooperation with SBA and the Bureau of the
Census, it funds the publication of Characteristics of Business
Owners. This survey provides data about the characteristics of
minority- and women-owned businesses and their owners as well ac
a comparable nonminority, male-owned business universe. The data
are collected as part of the economic censuses to expand and
augment other economic censuses reports. Characteristics of
Business Owners presents data on the characteristics of owners
and businesses owned by Hispanics, Blacks, other minorities,
women, and nonminority males by industry division, size of firm,
and legal form of organization.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS does not have data on women business enterprises other than
the sole proprietorship data described above that it provides to
SBA under contract.
Department of Labor (DOL)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS does not collect data directly relevant to women's business
enterprises, but it does maintain statistical information on
women in the workplace. It contracts with the Burcau of the
Census to conduct monthly Current Population Surveys (CPS) at the
household level. The primary purpose of the CPS is to track
employment and unemployment statistics, and it is the basis for
the unemployment rates which are widely reported in the media
each month. These surveys contain data on self-employed,
unincorporated individuals by gender and ethnicity. They do not
contain earnings information for self-employed persons who
respond that their bucinosses are incorporated. The tabulations
based on the CPS are published in Employment and Earnings, the
monthly BLS statistical report.
Women's Bureau
The Women's Bureau does not generate any statistical data on
women's business enterprises. In the past, IL has occasionally
utilized Bureau of the Census data to develop reports relating to
its responsibility for formulating standards and policies that
promote the welfare of wage earning women, improve their working
conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their
opportunities for profitable employment. There are no current
reports relevant to women's business enterprises.
Non-Federal sources of Information
The primary source of non-Federal data and information on women
owned businesses is the National Foundation for Women Buciness
Owners (NFWBO). It provides for sale a series of research
monographs and reports that include original research on oclocted
subjects.
Its most useful publication is A Compendium of National
Statistics on Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S., dated September
1994. Prepared under contract for the National Women's Business
Council, this 114 page report brings together in one document all
the publicly available statistical information on women-owned
businesses. The report contains 38 statistical tables, 18
charts, and an annotated bibliography. The narrative provides a
clear explanation of the data that is available and identifies
the lack of consistency in the data and information available
from the Federal agencies identified above.
The substantive value of the compendium is limited by the
unavailability of Census economic data after 1987, which
highlighto the critical value of the Census surveys. The 1992
economic census will not be available until January 1996.
Other sources of non-Federal data include private sector surveys,
anecdotal roports, and other information that is often reported
in the management journals. Since these surveys involve
relatively few respondents and the data may not be statistically
reliable, the reports are of limited value.
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DISTRIBUTION:
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Edie Haight, DOC
Alexandra Milonas, HHS
Cornelia Moore, DOL
Mimi Castaldi, DOL
Mirinda Jackson, GSA
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May 30, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN
STEVE HILTON
DANNY WEXLER
FROM:
MARILYN DIGIACOBBE
SUBJECT:
ETHNIC EVENTS CALENDAR
MAY 31 1905
I have begun compiling a calendar of ethnic community events in key areas as requested.
Attached is a first draft. I still have more work to do, but wanted you to know it was in
progress. I will provide a more complete calendar of events from June-December by the end
of this week.
DATE
EVENT
DRAFT
LOCATION
STATE ETHNIC
CONTACT
ACTION
GROUP
06/03
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans
Chicago Hilton,
IL
Italian
JCCIA, (312)
45th Annual Dinner
Chicago
828-0010
6/4-6/6
Portuguese American Leadership Council
Washington
DC
Portuguese
Fatima Luis, (202)
Annual Meeting
456-6218
6/8-6/11
*Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of New
Concord Hotel,
NY
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
York, Annual Convention
Lake Kiamesha
(202) 547-2900
06/09
Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of
Fordham
NY
Polish
Dr. Thaddeus
America 53rd Annual Meeting
University-
Gromada
Lincoln Center
Campus
06/09
Armenian National Committee Independence
Pasadena Ritz
CA
Armenian
Aram Hamparian,
Day Celebration
Carleton
(202) 775-1918
6/9-6/12
Hungarian Human Rights Foundation -6th
Shepard College, WV
Hungarian
Andy Ludanyi
Annual Human Right Workshop
Sephardstown
06/09
*Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of
Kalamazoo
MI
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
Michigan, Annual Convention
(202) 547-2900
6/16-6/18
Arab Community Center -East Dearborn
Warren Avenue,
IL
Arab
Ismael
Arab American Festival
Chicago
Ahmed/ACC
06/19
Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of
White Haven
PA
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
Pennsylvania, Biennial Convention
(202) 547-2900
06/22
Celebration of 90th Anniversary of OSIA
New York
NY
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
(202) 547-2900
06/23
Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of Virginia Falls Church
VA
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
(202) 547-2900
Page 1
06/23
Polish Museum of America Summer Ball
Starlight Inn,
IL
Polish
Arlene Prugar
Schiller Park
6/23-6/25
*Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of
Lake Kiamesha
NY
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
Massachusetts, Annual Convention
(202) 547-2900
06/25
25th Annual Irish Festival
Garden State Art NJ
Irish
Kathleen Hyland,
Center, Holmdel
(201) 538-4479
7/1-7/2
Arab-American Organizations -Ramallah
Chicago
IL
Arab
Margot, (202)
Convention
842-1840
7/1-7/4
*Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of the
Sacramento
CA
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
Golden West, Annual Convention
(202) 547-2900
8/15-8/19
*Order Sons of Italy 44th Biennial National
Denver
CO
Italian
Philip Piccigallo,
Convention
(202) 547-2900
9/
Italian American Democratic Leadership
Washington
DC
Italian
Colleen Barry,
Council 3rd Annual Dinner
(202) 296-8016
9/1-9/4
Macedonian Patriotic Organization 74th
Washington
DC
Macedonian
Virginia Surso
Annual Convention/Grand Banquet
(219) 422-1348
09/21
Italo American National Union 100th
Elmcrest
IL
Italian
Josephine Petitti,
Anniversary Banquet
Banquets,
(708) 343-9885
Elmwood Park
9/21-9/23
National Fraternal Congress of America 1995
Washington
DC
Croatian
John Miklos,
Annual Meeting
Hilton and
(708) 355-6633
Towers
Page 2
10/09
Columbus Day Parade
Dearborn
Italian
Marie, (312)
828-0010
10/15 ten.
Celebration of Nations Parade
New York
NY
multi-ethnic
William Fugazy,
(212)755-1492
10/20-10/22 Arab American University Graduates
Shoreham Hotel, DC
Arab
Peter Lems, (202)
Convention
Washington
337-7717
10/21
National Italian American Foundation 20th
Washington
DC
Italian
John Salamone,
Anniversary Gala Dinner
(202) 387-0600
10/22-10/24 Dedication of the National Czech & Slovak
Cedar Rapids
IA
Czech/Slovak Ann Bergren,
ten.
Museum & Library
(319) 362-8500
12/02
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans,
Chicago Hilton
IL
Italian
Marie, (312)
Womens Division, Italian Heritage Ball
& Towers,
828-0010
Chicago
05/08/96
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans,
Marie, (312)
Humanitarian of the Year Award
828-0010
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 14, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION
FROM:
MARK GEARAN Mg
RE:
ROLL OUT STRATEGY AND ASSIGNMENTS
As a follow up to this afternoon's meeting, I have organized each
day with the agreed upon strategy and administration official
responsible for executing it. Please contact me with any ideas or
revisions.
THURSDAY
Leon Panetta
Contact: Barry Toiv
--Possible Calls to Editorial Board Editors
NYT, LAT, WP
-Possible Briefings
network correspondents
major White House reporters
Photo Release of POTUS
Contact: Josh King
Charts Made Available for Evening News and wires
Contact: Josh King
Excerpts Release
Contact: Mark Gearan/ Ginny Terzano
Embargoed Briefing with Wires and Radios
Contact: Gene Sperling/ Ginny Terzano/ Dawn Alexander
Conference Call with Consultants
Contact: Mark Gearan
Radio Talk Shows Guests After Address
Contact: Lorrie Mchugh
Evening Talk Shows
Contact: Vicki Rivas-Vazquez
Larry King Live
Nightline
Charlie Rose
Conference Call to Anchors by Lloyd Bentsen
Contact: Ginny Terzano
General Q & A
Contact: Gene Sperling
Cabinet Agency Outreach
Contact: Steve Silverman
FRIDAY
All Day Talk Radio
Contact: Richard Strauss
AM Shows with Lloyd Bentsen, Leon Panetta
Contact: Vicki Rivas Vazquez
ED Boards with Secretary Bentsen
Contact: Dawn Alexander
Columnist and Talking Heads Backgrounder with Sec Bentsen
Contact: Ginny Terzano
Weeklies Backgrounder by Leon Panetta
Contact: Barry Toiv
Business Magazines Backgrounder by Alice Rivlin
Contact: Larry Haas
Calls to Weekend Show Reporters
Contact: Vicki Rivas Vazquez
Press Room Briefing/ Pre Brief with Bentsen
Contact: Ginny Terzano/ Jeremy Gaines
Release of Documents on Tax Cuts and Outline of Cuts
Contact: Larry Haas
Guests for News Shows
Contact: Vicki Rivas Vazquez
McNeil-Lehrer
Inside Politics
Nightline
SATURDAY
Radio Address
Organize "Prep" Sessions for Sunday Show Guests
Contact: Mark Gearan
Administration Guest on Capitol Gang-- Laura Tyson
Contact: Vicki Rivas Vazquez
SUNDAY
Sunday Shows
AGENDA FOR BRIEFING:
Alexis Herman
Purpose of Meeting
George Stephanopoulos
Purpose of Tonight's Speech
Gene Sperling
Overview of President's Comments
(Tax Cut and How we are going to pay for
it)
Chris Edley
Overview of how tonight's proposal
OMB Associate Director
affects the programs in his areas -
General Government
specifically from an outreach
(HUD, Transp. etc)
perspective.
Nancy-Ann Min
Overview of how tonight's proposal
OMB Associate Director
affects the programs in her areas -
Health/Personnel
specifically from an outreach
perspective.
T.J. Glauthier
Overview of how tonight's proposal
OMB Associate Director
affects the programs in his areas.
Natural Resources, Energy
**NOTE: I have asked each OMB PAD to concentrate on what changes
are we proposing that interest groups and key constituencies
would be interested in - both pro and con. I have also asked
them to comment on any key regions or communities that might be
especially affected.
OPL staff (3)
Alexis Herman
Marilyn Yager
Mike Lux
Cabinet Affairs (4 people)
Steve Silverman - 62572
Congressional (10 people)
Barbara Chow - 66493
Intergovernmental (1 person)
John Hart - 62896
Political (2 people)
Joan Baggett - 61125
OMB (4 people)
Jack Lew - 54790
Chris Edley - 53120
Nancy-Ann Min - 55178
T.J. Glauthier - 54561
Office of Vice President (1 person)
Elaine Kamarck - 62816
First Lady's Office (1 person)
Melanne Verveer - 66266
Domestic Policy (3 people)
Jeremy Ben-Ami - 65584
Chris Jennings - 65585
Jennifer Klein - 62599
Chief of Staff (2 people)
Erskine Bowles - 66797
John Angell - 66797
George Stephanopoulos - 67105
National Economic Council (1 person)
Gene Sperling - 62174
9:00am
Pre-brief with Alexis
West Wing Office
12:40pm
White House Staff Briefing
to 2:00pm Room 180
4:30 pm
Followup and Roll-out discussion with Alexis
West Wing Office (Steve Silverman as well)
2/3
Pts
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 14, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR ALEXIS HERMAN
FROM:
Ann Stock
SUBJECT:
Gospo Centric
Thanks for your memo. A gospel
evening at the White House
sounds like a good idea, if we
have the right forum. We'll
keep it on file.
am Stock
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