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Schedule of the President [redaction] (1 pp.)
03/16/90
(b)(3)
02a. Log
White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [redaction of
03/16/90
(b)(6)
personal information] (1 pp.)
02b. Log
White House Telephone Log [Signal Switchboard] [redaction of
03/16/90
(b)(6)
personal information] (2 pp.)
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Friday, March 16, 1990
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Class.
and Type
01. Schedule
Schedule of the President [redaction] (1 pp.)
03/16/90
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Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
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File Location:
Friday, March 16, 1990
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA)
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM Removed as a personal record misfile.
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Friday, March 16, 1990
7:50 am
Photo with Jim Williamson
Oval Office
and Family
(Newman)
(TAB A)
8:00 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
8:15 am
(30 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:45 am
Meeting with Governor Sununu
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:15 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:45 am
B Presentation of Shamrocks
Oval Office
(10 min)
for St. Patrick's Day by
Brian Lenihan, Deputy Prime
Minister of Ireland
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
(Scowcroft)
(Distributed Separately)
10:00 am
Meeting with the Vice President
Oval Office
(30 min)
Stills
10:30. am
Meeting with Secretary Baker
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Fitzwater)
(TAB B)
11:15 am
Second "Any Saturday" Radio
Oval Office
(10 min)
Interview
(Fitzwater)
(TAB C)
11:30 am
Meeting with Governor Sununu
Oval Office
(30 min)
12:00 pm
B Depart for Camp David
South Lawn
7:32 add Brady to Potio for sefst of Poters 8:00 Brady ont (Potento Oval) (b)(3)
8:01 add J. Williaman family 8:03 williamson out; odd sunvey
+
Gates
UNP 03/15/90
8:35
(b)(3) out 8:59 add Bill Kristol (V.P. chiefo stuff)
6:00 pm
9:02 Dates + Kristolont 9:26 sussions ont 9:29 add Patrich Daly +Mrs. Busle
9:31 Daly out
9:40 add anb. Reed, Dates, summer, Fitywater
9:45 Reed out 9:47 Sunernu out
9:49 add Dep. Prime minustry et al 9'53 Poter all to Rose
9:59 Mrs. Bush out 10:00 add Fitgwater of Card
9:54 Poter remarks - 9:57 all to Oval 9.58 all out except Date Garden + mrs. Bush
10:07 Fitywate out. Odd mrs. Burk & mgt Bush 10:07 Poters, mr. Bush
10:10 10:20 dpt an WH en ste Inferson memorial to see Chemy Blossoms + (OTR) to
mot Bush Mkade
Ifferson - get out and walk
10:29 dpt Iffer on Memorial 10:39 WH 10:40 an oval
10:40 11:08 add Baber. t Dates 10:41 (approx) summer an into Opal 11:07 Baker Sceneener out
add Porter + Glen 11:13 add susmer 11:15 Poters, Gureenu, Porter + Glen
11:29 11:30 Conclude add internie; summ out- 11:15 Date ant Poters to Oval
Dining Row for Radio Interview
11:33 an 2nd sumeer 7h Res. & X Mgt. Bush 11:31 to Res. Oval
12:00 Dates + Fitzwate out 12:01 sunner out say + David all to
greet Mrs. Buch. Peggy dpt to husband (all)
11:55 Poters, Says, DipEntrance
11:5B an 12:03 oval w/ Gates Deperse + Fitywater - join UP+ pavots. M/M 2uayle
11:55 says apt
M/M Tuayle ont 12:05 (opprox) Poter + U.P. to CalistRu for luch with:
VP
1:02 Poter to Oval 1:32 dpt Oval to Helo
Poters
Carnes Lord
w. Kristol
surcence Wm. Pryce
sates
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02a. Log
White House Telephone Log [President Bush] [redaction of
03/16/90
(b)(6)
personal information] (1 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, March 16, 1990
Date Closed:
3/10/2010
OA/ID Number:
90539-006
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2009-0166-S
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
PRESIDENT BUSH
MARCH 16TH
, 19 90
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
7:29 AM
7:30
MRS. PATRICIA (PATTY) PRESOCK
OFC: WASHINGTON, D.C.
XNC
XM
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 620
TLKD-OK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
9:18 AM
9:19
MRS. BARBARA BUSH
RES: WASHINGTON, D.C.
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 532
TLKD-OK
NNC
XEM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
9:28 AM
MR. GEORGE W. BUSH, JR.
OUT LOCALLY
RES: WASHINGTON, D.C.
PRESUS WCL
XNE
EXM
WHITE HOUSE ADMIN. EXT. 545
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
9:30 AM
MR. ARTHUR FLETCHER
TLKD-OK TO MRS.
RES: WASHINGTON, D.C.
PATRICIA (PATTY)
554-0573
PRESOCK 9:54 A.M.
INC
XRM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
ANX
11:25AM
MR. RICKY SCAGGS
TLKD-OK TO MRS.
PATRICIA (PATTY)
INC
XXM
(b)(6)
PRESOCK
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
XAM
MR. PRESCOTT (PRES) BUSH
(b)(6)
XINC
1:18 PM
L.W.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02b. Log
White House Telephone Log [Signal Switchboard] [redaction
03/16/90
(b)(6)
of personal information] (2 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Office of the President
Series:
Daily Files
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Friday, March 16, 1990
Date Closed:
3/10/2010
OA/ID Number:
90539-006
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2009-0166-S
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAI
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA)
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
March 16 , 1990
TIME
NAME
PLACED
DISC
ACTION
OUT
AM
Ambassador Joseph Reed
Left Message on
Answering Machine
(b)(6)
INC
6:00 PM
7:43
6:16 PM
OUT
AM
Tlkd-ok
7:41 PM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
Mrs. Margaret Hance
Tlkd-ok
Saint Joseph Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
6:07 PM
INC
6:04 PM
6:08
602-285-3000 Room 4M16
our
AM
Mr. Timothy McBride
Tlkd-ok
Holly Lodge, Camp David, Maryland
6:47 PM
INC
6:46 PM
6:47
Camp David Signal 4-1699
our
AM
Mr. John E. Bush
Tlkd-ok
6:55 PM
(b)(6)
INC
6:54 PM
6:59
via Cellular Phone
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
OUT
AM
Mr. James R. Pierce
PRESUS Cancel
7:06 PM
(b)(6)
INC
6:55 PM
oux
AM
Dr. Charles R. Neblett
Tlkd-ok
Office, Houston, Texas
6:59 PM
INC
6:59 PM
7:01
713-797-0866
OUT
AM
Mr. Marlin Fitzwater
Tlkd-ok
Residence, Washington, D.C.
7:09 PM
INC
7:08 PM
7:12
White House Signal 2-3864
OUT
AM
Mr. Timothy McBride
Tlkd-ok
Holly Lodge, Camp David, Maryland
7:13 PM
INC
7:13 PM
7:15
Camp David Signal 4-1694
OUT
AM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
INC
PM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
March 16 . 1990
TIME
NAME
ACTION
PLACED
DISC
OUT
11:40 AM
Mr. Prescott Bush
Tlkd with
Ms. Montagne
(b)(6)
11:41 AM
INC
PM
3:27
OUT
AM
Tlkd-ok
3:24 PM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
Mr. Bill Harlow
Tlkd-ok
Office, Washington, D.C.
2:21 PM
456-2100
HNCX
2:18 PM
2:22
OUT
AM
MSI Cheryl J. Minnie
Tlkd-ok
Aspen Lodge, Camp David, Maryland
3:21 PM
Camp David Signal 4-1630
INC.
3:21 PM
3:22
OUT
AM
Mr. Robert M. Gates,
Tlkd-ok
Office, Washington, D.C.
3:56 PM
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
456-2257
INC
3:55 PM
3:57
OUT
AM
Mr. Kyle Raynor
No Answer-
keep trying
(b)(6)
4:57 PM
INC
4:54 PM
6:15
OUT
AM
Tlkd-ok
6:14 PM
INC
PM
OUT
AM
Dr. Charles R. Neblett
Tlkd-ok
Office, Houston, Texas
5:05 PM
INCX
5:00 PM
5:09
713-797-0866
OUT
AM
Mr. Dale B. Verkamp
Tlkd with
Office, Scottsdale, Arizona
Mr. McBride
602-381-1589
5:21 PM
INC
5:19 PM
OUT
AM
Mrs. Dorothy Heitel
Left Message on
Answering Machine
5:32 PM
HNCE
5:30 PM
6:04
OUT
AM
Tlkd-ok
6:01 PM
INC
PM
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
Washington, D.C.
LOCATION
Camp David, Maryland
DATE 16 March 1990
TIME
MOVEMENTS
0702
South Grounds
0704
Oval Office
0727
South Grounds
0758
Oval Office
0952
Rose Garden
0956
Oval Office
1009
South Grounds
1011
Depart South Grounds via Motorcade
(LOW KEY)
1022
Arrive Jefferson Memorial
(LOW KEY)
1029
Depart Jefferson Memorial via Motorcade
(LOW KEY)
1038
Arrive South Grounds
(LOW KEY)
1040
Oval Office
1131
South Grounds
1132
Residence
1158
Oval Office
1238
Cabinet Room
1303
Oval Office
1334
South Grounds
1336
Depart South Grounds via Marine One
1405
Arrive Camp David, Maryland
WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1990 -- 6 a.m. EST EDITION
TODAY'S HEADLINES
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Americans, While Voicing Some Deep Concerns, Widely Favor German
Reunification, Poll Shows -- Americans overwhelmingly believe that the
reunification of the two Germanys is a good idea, according to the latest
Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
(Wall Street Journal)
U.S. Sees Benefits For Peace Plan In Israeli Move -- Bush Administration
officials said Thursday that the fall of the Israeli government will cause at
least a short-term pause in the peace process, but could actually enhance
the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in the long run.
(New York Times)
NATIONAL NEWS
Bush Urges Business To Focus On The Future -- Conceding concern about
the economy, President Bush said Thursday the U.S. remains a
pre-eminent power but must act to protect its competitive edge against
"dramatic new challenges in the world market." (UPI, Washington Post)
Darman Says Bush Would Accept New Taxes That Promote Economic Growth
-- White House Budget Director Darman said Thursday the Bush
Administration might accept new taxes that promote economic growth but
that don't include any of the tax increases already proposed by the
Democrats.
(Scripps Howard, Washington Post)
NETWORK NEWS (Thursday evening)
FOREIGN RELATIONS POLL Half of those
surveyed now say the Cold War is mostly
over, although many think it is still
going on.
INTERNATIONAL
A-1
HOSTAGES The Islamic Jihad for the
NATIONAL NEWS
A-9
Liberation of Palestine threatened to
kill three American hostages if the
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
U.S. does not meet unspecified demands.
EDITORIALS
C-1
LIBYAN PLANT FIRE Qadafi pointed the
finger not at the U.S. or Israel, but at
West Germany for the fire that destroyed
his chemical plant.
This Summary is prepared Monday through Friday by the White House News Summary Staff.
For complete stories or information, please call 456-2950.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
GORBACHEV PLEDGES TO USE POWERS FOR ECONOMY,
NEW SECURITY PLAN
MOSCOW -- Mikhail Gorbachev, who won election Thursday as the
Soviet Union's first executive president, said he would use his new powers
to accelerate the pace of economic reform and to help create a new system
of "collective security" in Europe and Asia.
"The time has come to think about replacing military pacts with a
system of collective security and cooperative bodies that take into account
the emergence of a united Germany in the center of Europe," Gorbachev
said in his inaugural address to the Congress of People's Deputies. "The
building of peaceful communities in Europe and Asia should finally result in
a united system of security for the entire Eurasian continent."
Gorbachev, who gave no details of what such a common security
system would look like, reiterated his opposition to inclusion of a united
Germany in NATO.
At a news conference, Gorbachev said he plans to accelerate the
implementation of the program for economic reform passed by the
legislature last December. "We must radicalize (the plan)," he said,
adding, however, that the process would continue to be painful for the
public.
(David Remnick, Washington Post, A1)
BUSH CONFIDENT GORBACHEV WILL CONTINUE REFORMS
President Bush said Thursday he is confident Mikhail Gorbachev will
use his new powers as Soviet president to continue reforms, not to become
a dictator
Speaking to members of the board of directors of the National
Newspaper Association, Bush was asked whether there is any danger
Gorbachev will use his expanded powers to become a dictator.
"I think there's less danger today (of a Soviet strongman emerging)
because they've come out of a totalitarianism of the past,' the President
said. "They've given their president new powers, but I don't see it as a
threat. Certainly not at this juncture in history."
"We support perestroika and reform," said Bush, "and we want to see
Gorbachev succeed. I'm convinced one of the reasons we've had peaceful
change is the approach Gorbachev brought to bear on the problem."
"I think he is a reasonable man," said Bush of Gorbachev.
(Helen Thomas, UPI)
SOVIETS BLOCK U.S. INSPECTION AT MISSILE PLANT
In yet another dispute over the U.S.-Soviet medium-range missile
treaty, the Soviet Union has refused to allow American monitors to inspect
missile-carrying canisters shipped from a weapons factory in the central
U.S.S.R., the Bush Administration said Thursday.
The incident last weekend at the Votkinsk factory, whose output the
U.S. is allowed to monitor under terms of the 1987 Intermediate-range
Nuclear Forces accord, prompted Secretary of State Baker to complain to
Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze.
It also led the U.S. inspection team to declare an "ambiguity"
concerning Soviet compliance with the treaty -- the most serious action the
team could take.
(Warren Strobel, Washington Times, A8)
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-2
U.S. THREAT TO BOYCOTT BANK
REFLECTS POLICY ON AID TO MOSCOW
The Bush Administration's threat to boycott a new East European
bank if it extends major loans to the Soviet Union reflects a clearly
established policy of not providing financial aid to the U.S.S.R., even
while seeking to shore up the regime of Mikhail Gorbachev in nearly every
other way, Administration officials said Thursday.
The Administration posture on the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development, made public Wednesday by Treasury Secretary Brady, is
that the U.S. will not participate "if a major part of the funds are
diverted to Soviet lending."
A Treasury Department official said the Administration hopes the
Soviet Union will volunteer to limit its borrowing rights in the new bank,
possibly for a period of five years.
However, Soviet Finance Minister Valentin Pavlov, who met Brady
Tuesday, criticized the U.S. position in a talk with reporters here
Wednesday. Pavlov said it would be wrong to single out the Soviet Union
for special restrictions on borrowing and called U.S.-sponsored limitations
"an attempt to politicize the bank."
(Don Oberdorfer, Washington Post, A34)
LUGAR DOUBTS ARMS ACCORD READY FOR SUMMIT
A complete agreement on strategic arms reduction will not be ready
for consideration at the superpower summit in June, Sen. Lugar predicted
Thursday.
But a consensus on the treaty's main provision likely will be reached
in time for the summit in the U.S. between President Bush and Soviet
President Gorbachev.
The treaty's finer points, however, -- covering verification and
precise weapons classification -- will require discussions that could last up
to three more months, said Mr. Lugar, who met with U.S. and Soviet
negotiators in Geneva this week
This means the treaty may not be ready until September.
Consequently, the Senate will have no time to review, debate and ratify
teh treaty. The White House and State Department agreed with Mr.
Lugar's assessment.
(Major Garrett, Washington Times, A3)
SOVIETS SEEK FEWER TROOPS IN GERMANY
Envoy Says Size Must Be Set At Talks
VIENNA -- The four World War II victors and the two Germanys
should act to reduce the size of German armed forces at their newly
opened talks on German unification, the Soviet Union's chief delegate to
the European conventional arms negotiations said Thursday.
"A question inevitably arises regarding the relationship of the military
and political status of a unified Germany -- which is to be settled at the
Two-plus-Four talks, including obviously the issue of the size of its
military forces -- with the context of the CFE in Vienna," Ambassador
Oleg Grinevsky said at the start of the sixth round of negotiations on
Conventional Forces in Europe
Grinevsky said, "The size of the army must be decided there (at the
unification talks) He said the German troop strength should "not (be)
increased but decreased."
(Michael Wise, Washington Post, A37)
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-3
AMERICANS, WHILE VOICING SOME DEEP CONCERNS,
WIDELY FAVOR GERMAN REUNIFICATION, POLL SHOWS
Americans overwhelmingly believe that the reunification of the two
Germanys is a good idea, according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC
News poll. But there is solid support for the U.S. to demand conditions
before the borders are formally erased, and there is concern about the
economic implications of a new Germany
The telephone survey of 1,003 Americand taken March 10-13 by the
polling firms of Peter Hart, a Democrat, and Robert Teeter, a Republican,
underscores Americans' belief that the Cold War is mostly over. But it
highlights the concerns of U.S. Jews about a reunified Germany
A slight majority of Americans, 51%, believes that the Cold War
between the U.S. and Soviet Union is mostly over, with 41% believing that
the Cold War is still going on.
Nearly three out of four Americans believe that the reunification of
the two Germanys is a good idea -- a belief shared by only half of U.S.
Jews
Indeed, 42% of U.S. Jews say they would be concerned "a lot" about
a reunified Germany, as compared with only 22% of the general public
A majority of the World War II generation believes that the U.S.
should demand conditions for German reunification. But overall, while 45%
of Americans believe that the U.S. should demand conditions before
German reunification, 15% believe that the U.S. shouldn't make any
demands and another 32% believes that the U.S. hasn't any right to make
demands
Although there is political pressure on President Bush to reduce the
U.S. troop presence in Europe to below the 200,000 level he has
recommended, the public, by a decisive 76%-18% margin, believes the U.S.
should always maintain at least some troops on the continent.
(David Shribman, Wall Street Journal, A16)
ROMANIAN ACTIVIST MEETS BUSH
The Rev. Lazlo Tokes called on President Bush Thursday and left
satisfied the U.S. will not grant improved trade status to Romania unless
the rights of Hungarians and other minorities are protected.
Tokes, a Hungarian who is pastor of a church in Romania, met with
Bush in the Oval Office and told reporters afterward that he had spoken
with the President about "the problems and the kind of help we need" in
Romania.
"We ask for urgent help to improve everyday life," he said, citing
"food, medicine and technical support."
"We agreed" that the grant of "most-favored nation (trade benefits)
should be conditioned on the assurance of full rights for minorities" in
Romania, he said.
(UPI)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-4
MOSLEM KIDNAPPERS THREATEN
TO KILL THREE AMERICAN CAPTIVES
BEIRUT -- Pro-Iranian kidnappers say they will kill three American
hostages in Lebanon unless the U.S. meets their demands. It also
attacked the Soviet Union and threatened flights carrying Soviet Jews to
Israel.
The threats from Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine came on
Thursday, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of captivity for another
U.S. hostage, Terry Anderson.
A State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity,
denounced the call as a "cynical manipulation" of the hostage relatives
timed to coincide with ceremonies marking Anderson's time in captivity.
A message and statement, each with a picture of one of the hostages,
said the fanatical Moslem group "is holding agents and spies against our
people and they will be executed if the American Administration fails to
meet our demands."
The group did not specify its demands
After threatening to kill its three hostages, the Islamic Jihad group
accused the U.S. of responsibility for the emigration of Soviet Jews to
Israel "after pressure on the Soviets who succumbed and collaborated in
this big conspiracy."
"All airports facilitating the transport as well as airlines, their
jetliners and offices, will be direct targets for us. This is a warning and
a threat."
(Farouk Nassar, AP)
LIBYAN PLANT EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED
A Libyan plant said by Western experts to have produced deadly
chemical weapons was extensively damaged in a fire that raged for roughly
five hours Wednesday and is now unable to function, U.S. and Libyan
officials said Thursday.
The cause of the blaze is not know here, but chemicals evidently
ignited in the main production building and a smaller storage building
nearby that killed at least two workers.
Several U.S. intelligence officials said Libyan authorities have
reportedly arrested five workers at the plant, including three Libyans and
two foreigners. But other officials said they were unaware of such arrests
and could not provide corroboration
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi said on Radio Tripoli that his
government is investigating the possible involvement of West German
intelligence services. And he threatened to take economic retaliation
against West Germany if proof is found.
(R. Jeffrey Smith & Patrick Tyler, Washington Post, A1)
SHAMIR'S GOVERNMENT VOTED OUT BY PARLIAMENT
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli parliament Thursday voted down the
government of Prime Minister Shamir after Shamir repeatedly rejected
demands that he accept a U.S. formula for setting up negotiations between
Israel and the Palestinians.
After a 10-hour session marked by bitter public debate and frenzied
backroom brinksmanship, the parliament passed a motion of no-confidence
in Shamir's government by 60 to 55. It was the first time in Israel's
history that a government has fallen from power through a parliamentary
vote of no-confidence.
(Jackson Diehl, Washington Post, A1)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-5
U.S. SEES BENEFITS FOR PEACE PLAN IN ISRAELI MOVE
Bush Administration officials said Thursday that the fall of the Israeli
government will cause at least a short-term pause in the peace process,
but could actually enhance the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations
in the long run.
Because a majority in the Israeli parliament refused to join Prime
Minister Shamir in rejecting Secretary of State Baker's framework for Mr.
Shamir's own peace plan, and because that majority included religious
parties that will be crucial in forming the next government, Administration
officials are reasonably hopeful that an Israeli coalition will eventually
emerge that will be able to move ahead on the peace process.
The officials were also relieved to see that President Bush's recent
comments raising questions about Israeli claims to East Jerusalem seemed to
have little effect on the parliament vote.
"The key thing from our point of view was how the government fell,"
a top Administration policy maker said. "First, it was the religious parties
that brought it down because they wanted to have a peace process.
Second, the vote was not about George Bush's comments on Jerusalem, and
it was not about some other phony issue. The vote was on 'Do you move
ahead with the peace process or not?"
Bush Administration policy makers were being very careful not to
gloat, either privately or publicly, over the fall of Prime Minister Shamir's
government. But there was clearly no mourning either at the State
Department or the White House. (Thomas Friedman, New York Times, A5)
BUSH CRITICIZES U.S. DEMONSTRATORS IN MANAGUA
President Bush, clearly exasperated by Americans who have protested
outside the U.S. Embassy in Managua, lashed out Thursday at American
supporters of the Nicaraguan Sandinistas, saying they should accept the
results of last month's election if they "want to help the people."
In a question and answer session with a newspaper publishers' group
at the White House, Bush also praised Soviet President Gorbachev and
repeated U.S. hopes for a "peaceful evolution" of the dispute over
Lithuanian independence
Bush's remarks about Americans in Nicaragua, coming in answer to a
question that was only peripherally related, were unusual because he
seldom goes out of his way to involve himself in ideological disputes.
Recent news reports about protests at the embassy in Managua, however,
appear to have disturbed him
"I am frustrated a little bit" by critcism that Violeta Chamorro won
the election because of U.S. pressure, Bush said. The groups traveled to
Nicaragua "allegedly to help the people of Nicaragua, and then Nicaragua
has a free and fair election, and it turns out these people were interested
in helping the Sandinistas," he said.
(David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, A6)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-6
LAWMAKERS PUSH BUSH ON SOUTH AFRICA
A bipartisan congressional delegation asked President Bush on
Thursday to encourage democratic change in South Africa with financial
support for opposition groups preparing for negotiations with the
government.
Rep. Gray (D.-Pa.) said Bush was told during a White House meeting
that U.S. aid could help ensure that blacks in South Africa are "prepared
to really negotiate" when talks begin with the white minority government.
"The President, I think, responded favorably," Gray later told
reporters. "He acknowledged that there was a need. But exactly a
definite commitment? No, not at this time."
Gray, chief architect of the sanctions Congress enacted over
President Reagan's veto, credited Bush with seeking "bipartisan unity" in
the U.S. policy toward South Africa.
(Norman Sandler, UPI)
BUSH TO STREAMLINE ADVISORY PANEL ON INTELLIGENCE
President Bush will soon make major changes in his Foreign
Intelligence Advisory Board, converting what has been a wide-ranging
watchdog over the intelligence community into a far smaller panel of expert
policy advisers, Administration officials said Thursday.
The new panel will apparently be headed by John Tower
The decision to replace the 15-member advisory board with a more
expert panel is potentially important because it could mean an enhanced
role for outside consultants in setting the direction of American intelligence
agencies
Administration officials said Mr. Bush was likely to give greater
weight to a smaller group with more expertise in intelligence matters.
(Michael Wines, New York Times, A9)
GAO SAYS LOW-INTENSITY THREAT UNMET
Pentagon Said To Offer Little Guidance
In Arms Development
The U.S. military, which has placed increasing importance on
preparing for Third World low-intensity conflicts in the future, is not
adequately developing the weapons needed to meet those threats, according
to a government review.
The services have given planners too little guidance in preparing for
scenarios and tactical situations expected in the future, says a report by
the GAO.
"We found little, if any, guidance to help U.S. armed forces
determine what specific weapons U.S. forces are most likely to meet and,
therefore, what specific technical challenges U.S. defense hardware should
address," the GAO report said.
In addition, the military continues to base most of its weapons
development on Soviet weaponry rather than the rapidly growing array of
other arms used by Third World nations, according to the study.
(Molly Moore, Washington Post, A10)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-7
TRADE TALKS FAIL TO PRODUCE GAINS FOR U.S. OR JAPAN
TOKYO -- Six months after opening talks on the deep-rooted causes
of their trade problems, Japan and the U.S. are dissatisfied with each
other's concessions. And the Japanese are fearful that the discussions
themselves are making tensions even worse
"These talks should never have gotten started," said Yoshi Tsurumi,
a professor of international business at Baruch College at the City
University of New York. "Japan's structural problems are too depply
embedded in its system to justify the false hopes of resolving them in
trade negotiations."
Although some last minute steps could be taken that the negotiators
could then pronounce positive, Japanese political leaders and senior
bureaucrats remain deeply divided over how to respond to American
demands and are concerned that the Bush Administration harbors
unrealistic expectations.
"The infighting in the ministries is intense," a top Japanese official
said.
(Steven Weisman, New York Times, A1)
U.S. HALTS JAPANESE TALKS OVER SATELLITE ISSUE
U.S. negotiators, declaring "zero progress" in trade talks with Japan
this week on satellite sales, refused to schedule new sessions until the
Japanese present "constructive and productive" proposals, a U.S. trade
official said Thursday.
"Don't waste my time," the U.S. official said he told Japan's chief
negotiator, Takekazu Kawamura.
"We were dancing in circles. No matter how much we liked our
partner, we were getting no closer to the destination and the music was
running out. We were getting nowhere," the official said after the fourth
round of talks over U.S. complaints that the Japanese government refuses
to buy foreign satellites because it is trying to develop its own space
industry
This unusually strong public admonition of the Japanese negotiators
appeared to be a calculated effort to increase pressure on Japan in
advance of congressionally set deadlines for possible retaliation on U.S.
trade complaints
In Tokyo Thursday, Commerce Secretary Mosbacher underscored what
he called "our sense of urgency" in meetings with Prime Minister Kaifu and
other high Japanese officials. Mosbacher told reporters he was "extremely
disappointed" with the lack of progress on the satellite talks and said a
failure to remove Japanese trade barriers endangers the world trading
system.
(Stuart Auerbach, Washington Post, F1)
JAPAN DEMANDS U.S. RICE
BE TAKEN OFF DISPLAY AT CONVENTION
TOKYO -- Japan has told the U.S. to remove a small display of
American rice from a convention hall.
Japan bans all imports of rice for commercial purposes
"The U.S. Agricultural Trade Office is thus complying with the
request from Japan's Food Agency to remove appoximately two kilograms
(4.4 pounds) of U.S. rice on display," an American Embassy spokesman
said Friday.
(Kaori Hayashi, Reuter)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-8
CHINA CASTIGATES FOREIGN JOURNALISTS
BEIJING -- China launched a harsh attack on resident foreign
journalists Friday, accusing them of victimizing the Chinese government
and undermining social stability.
The criticism, carried by the Communist Party newspaper People's
Daily, was in response to a protest made to the authorities by journalists
against police surveillance of their movements and harassment of their
Chinese contacts
The commentary accused unnamed foreign journalists of "cooking up
and spreading rumors" to provide "forces hostile to China" with excuses to
attack Beijing on human rights grounds and added, "Vigilance should be
maintained against this."
(Reuter)
ASIAN DRUG LORD INDICTED AS MAJOR HEROIN PUSHER
'Golden Triangle' Figure Has Private Army
The Justice Department announced Thursday the indictment of a
Southeast Asian drug lord who for 20 years has run one of the world's
largest opium operations under the protection of his own private army.
Attorney General Thornburgh held out no immediate hope that the
10-count drug-trafficking indictment of Khun Sa by a. federal grand jury
in New York City would lead to his arrest in Myanmar (formerly Burma), a
country whose anti-drug efforts were recently criticized by the State
Department.
"I don't state any grounds of optimism or pessimism, just
determination," said Thornburgh. (Bill McAllister, Washington Post, A37)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "Group Says More Died In Panama," by William
Branigin, appears in the Washington Post, A40.
"Dan Quayle, Pussyfooting In Paraguay," by Ann Devroy, appears in the
Washington Post, B1.
"The Quayle Trip: Jaguars and Palms," by Andrew Rosenthal, appears in
the New York Times, A10.
###
NATIONAL NEWS
BUSH PLEDGES A 'GROWTH DIVIDEND'
President Bush Thursday expressed concern about a weakening
economy and vowed his Administration would give top priority to the
creation of what he called an economic "growth dividend."
"The economy at this moment isn't as robust as I'd like to see it,"
the President told newspaper executives at the White House. Earlier, in a
speech to the National Association of Manufacturers, Bush said, "There are
doubters, and I can understand that -- some who worry about a slowdown.
And true, our economy is not perfect."
...
But the President was not totally downbeat. He also cited signs
of continuing economic strength and said, "This is a marathon, this isn't a
sprint."
"The trade deficit. I'm not standing here relaxed and saying it's
perfect. The trade deficit is down. The federal deficit -- still not happy
with it -- it's down. The prime rate -- down. And last year's
unemployment rate down the lowest since 1973,' he said
The President said "dramatic new challenges" around the globe will
test the U.S. economy. "We're going to have, not a peace dividend, but a
growth dividend, and a return on our investment in expanded opportunity
-- more jobs and a higher standard of living for all Americans," he
said
Bush, echoing a theme often articulated by Budget Director Darman,
said, "Achieving solid and sustainable growth is my most fundamental
domestic priority."
(David Hoffman, Washington Post, F2)
Bush Urges Business To Focus On The Future
Conceding concern about the economy, President Bush said Thursday
the U.S. remains a pre-eminent power but must act to protect its
competitive edge against "dramatic new challenges in the world market."
On a day that saw his bullishness on the economy seem to subside
from morning to afternoon, Bush told the National Association of
Manufacturers that America "continues to lead the way" in the pursuit of
free markets and productivity.
Later, in remarks to out-of-town newspaper executives, Bush
acknowledged that "the economy at this moment isn't as robust as we'd like
to see it" and went on to concede that "there are some signs that worry
me."
At a time when American business has been faulted for a
preoccupation with quick profits, Bush urged a return to "the long-term
thinking and investment-in-the-future thinking that produced the healthy
climate we enjoy today."
"This isn't a sprint; it's a marathon" he said. "We can't produce the
products needed to capture world markets by focusing on results one
quarter at a time."
...
Overall, Bush said, the economy "is not perfect" but remains "the
largest, the strongest most productive economy on earth," boasting a
standard of living one-third higher than West Germany or Japan and
accounting for more than 25 percent of the world's production.
"When a small percentage of people produce a huge percentage of
wealth, there's a word for it," Bush said. "It's called productivity. And
it's spelled U-S-A."
(Norman Sandler, UPI)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-10
DARMAN REMAINS ELUSIVE ON TAX COMPROMISE
Budget Director Hints Less Rigid Stance
On Campaign Pledge
Thursday, Rep. Hamilton (D.-Ind.)
questioned Richard Darman
in an effort to explore whether there was any room for compromise in the
"no new taxes" pledge Bush made during his election campaign. Darman
told the Joint Economic Committee that the Administration wants to shift
away from "the duck test" to "a growth test," suggesting that the White
House might be willing to accept a tax increase that would promote
economic growth.
"Let's apply a growth test that would get us out of political
vocabulary into an economic vocabulary," Darman said.
But Darman remained elusive about how much room for compromise
that would create. He denied that any tax increase would be rejected as
"anti-growth," but when pressed for an example, he only cited the
Administration's proposed 2 percent user fee on aviation use.
When Rep. Solarz asked how long the "no new taxes" pledge was
intended to last, Darman said, "for the time being, forever."
Hamilton's questions were part of an effort to decipher mixed signals
the Bush Administration has given on a proposal by Rep. Rostenkowski.
(Steven Mufson, Washington Post, F1)
Darman Says Bush Would Accept New Taxes That Promote Economic Growth
White House Budget Director Darman said Thursday the Bush
Administration might accept new taxes that promote economic growth but
that don't include any of the tax increases already proposed by the
Democrats.
Darman said the President opposes "as an abstract proposition" any
increase in taxes on gasoline, cigarettes or alcoholic beverages. And he
would prefer to lower, rather than raise, the minimum income tax rate on
high-income taxpayers.
Rather than raise the top tax rate for the wealthy to 33
percent
Darman said Bush would prefer to lower the rate to 28 percent
for millions of taxpayers earning up to $185,000 who now pay 33 percent
because of a "bubble" in the tax law.
But he said the Administration is willing to apply a "growth test" to
new taxes instead of simply rejecting all proposals
Democrats say they aren't sure whether Bush is willing, or unwilling,
to discuss new taxes.
"If the President doesn't want a new tax, you're not going to have a
new tax in this country," said Rep. Hamilton.
(Kenneth Eskey, Scripps Howard)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- A-11
BUSH, GEPHARDT BURY HATCHET OVER LUNCH
President Bush and Rep. Gephardt, whose political spat has been the
talk of the town, buried the hatchet Thursday with cheerful banter at a
St. Patrick's Day lunch on Capitol Hill
It remains to be seem whether the personal hostility between Bush
and Gephardt will surface again, but many observers said the
good-natured meeting was bound to reduce tensions
"I suspect the event smoothed a lot of troubled waters between
them,' said Rep. Feighan D.-Ohio), one of an estimated 60 guests at the
affair hosted by Rep. Foley. The Speaker had lamented the personal
nature of the attacks against Gephardt. Many suspect he arranged the
opportunity for Gephardt to make up with the President.
Gephardt
came prepared for the occasion. In a reference to Bush's
recent denial that Gephardt got under his skin, the Missouri lawmaker
recited the classic Cole Porter song "I've Got You Under My Skin."
Then
Gephardt turned to Bush and said:
"I raise my glass to you, my friend. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!"
Bush, responding to his adversary's overture, said: "We have so
much to be grateful for -- Dick Gephardt could have sung the lyrics."
(William Eaton, Los Angeles Times, A18)
DISPUTED AIDS STUDY SAYS EPIDEMIC HAS PEAKED
In a controversial challenge to the widely accepted gloomy forecast for
the AIDS epidemic, two prominent medical researchers have concluded that
the incidence of AIDS in the U.S. peaked in 1988 and will steadily drop to
less than 1,000 new cases a year by 1995.
Writing in Friday's issue of the Journal of the American Medical
Association, USC researcher Dennis Bregman and Alexander Langmiur,
former chief epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control, argue that
AIDS is following the pattern set by earlier epidemics of infectious diseases
like smallpox and will decline in the 1990s as sharply as it increased in the
1980s.
(Malcolm Gladwell, Washington Post, A8)
YOUNGSTERS RESIST PEER PRESSURE TO USE DRUGS
California Researchers Find Fewer Try Marijuana,
Tobacco After Training Program
LOS ANGELES California researchers, unveiling what they called
the most rigorous survey of a drug-prevention program in American
schools, Thursday reported significant decreases in use of marijuana and
tobacco among eighth graders trained in resisting peer pressure from drug
users.
The Rand Corp. study of 4,000 12- to 14-year-olds in California and
Oregon showed that Project ALERT, scheduled for national expansion,
reduced the number of children trying marijuana by one-third and halved
the number who moved from experimenting with cigarettes to regular
tobacco use.
"Our findings undercut three common criticisms of prevention
programs: that they work only for children who don't really need them,
that they prevent only trivial levels of use and that they are only
effective in white, middle-class communities," said Phyllis Ellickson, a
senior behavioral scientist at Rand.
(Jay Mathews, Washington Post, A15)
EDITOR'S NOTES: "Stiffest Restrictions On Abortion In U.S. Are Voted In
Guam," by Jane Gross, appears in the New York Times, A1.
NETWORK NEWS
(Thursday Evening, March 15)
FOREIGN AID/POLL
NBC's Tom Brokaw: The swift and profound changes taking place in the
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are reflected in our latest NBC
News/Wall Street Journal poll. Half of those surveyed now say the
Cold War is mostly over, although many think it still is going on.
* Mostly over: 51%. Still going on: 41%.
Looking to the future, people see a new kind of threat to this
country. An overwhelming majority now believe that foreign economic
competition is a greater threat than communism.
*
Foreign competition 85%; communist expansion 6%.
Another issue: German reunification. Almost three-fourths think it's
a good idea, and more than half the Jews surveyed feel the idea is
good.
* Good idea, 72%; bad idea, 12%.
*
According to Jewish people: Good idea, 52%; bad idea, 26%.
Almost two-thirds of those polled support Sen. Dole's recent proposal
to shift 5% percent of U.S. aid that now goes to Israel and other
countries, and give it to emerging democracies. Jews support that
idea by more than two to one.
*
Approve, 63%; disapprove, 24%.
*
According to Jewish people: Approve, 59%; disapprove, 26%.
This poll was conducted last weekend among 1,000 registered voters.
Plus or minus 3 percentage points error.
(NBC-6)
HOSTAGES
Brokaw: A threat tonight about three of the American hostages, but the
authenticity, as usual, remains in doubt. The Islamic Jihad for the
Liberation of Palestine threatened to kill Americans Robert Polhill,
Allen Steen and Jesse Turner if the U.S. does not meet unspecified
demands. The statement, accompanied by a picture of Polhill,
denounced media reports that the hostages may be released soon.
(NBC-2)
CBS's Dan Rather reports that the statement also threatened to attack
airlines that carry Soviet Jewish immigrants to Israel. The statement
was accompanied by a photograph, apparently of Allann Steen, one of
three Americans held by the group calling itself the Islamic Jihad for
the Liberation of Palestine.
(CBS-Lead)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-2
LIBYAN PLANT FIRE
ABC's Peter Jennings: We start tonight with the one thing that Libya and
the U.S. agree on: that a large chemical plant in the Libyan desert
has been destroyed. How it burned down is something else. The
U.S. has accused Col. Qadafi of using the factory to manufacture
chemical weapons. Qadafi has repeatedly denied it. Today he said
West German agents may have destroyed the plant, and if that proves
to be true, Qadafi says he will retaliate.
ABC's Bob Zelnick: After viewing satellite photos of the Rabta
facility taken late this afternoon, Administration sources now describe
the fire damage as massive. They say that several structures have
been destroyed, and that the plant has been knocked completely out
of operation. Sources also say there is now a dispute among
intelligence analysts as to the cause of the fire. Some say the fire
appears to have been an accident, probably caused by the careless
handling of highly volatile chemicals used in manufacturing nerve and
blister agents. But others believe the fire was the result of a
deliberate act of sabotage.
(TV Coverage: Qadafi standing in library, reading aloud from text.)
Libyan TV released these pictures today of Col. Qadafi, who says he
is investigating whether West Germany sabotaged the plant. West
German companies had helped build the Rabta facility. Qadafi
threatened to cut off the Bonn government's economic access to
Libya. Today, a crowd of 2,000 demonstrated outside the West
German embassy in Tripoli. Earlier, Libyan diplomats had blamed
U.S. and Israeli intelligence agents for the fire. West German,
Israeli and U.S. officials all denied charges of their governments'
complicity.
(Pete Williams, Pentagon spokesman: "I speak for the Department of
Defense, and there was no U.S. government involvement, there was
no Department of Defense involvement.")
Privately, many officials expressed delight at the sudden setback to
Libyan plans. They say the U.S. will now intensify efforts to
prevent Western companies from helping Libya bring the Rabta facility
back into operation.
(ABC-Lead)
Brokaw: It's always a little hard to know exactly what's going on in
Libya, and tonight is no different. What we do know is that a major
chemical plant still is standing, but it has been heavily damaged by
fire. Moammar Qadafi suspects German agents. Western experts are
divided; some suspect an accident, others sabotage. Qadafi says the
plant is for pharmaceuticals. Western authorities suspect poison gas.
NBC's Fred Francis: U.S. spy satellites have been unable to get
perfect pictures through the smoke still coming up from that
smoldering Libyan complex. But from hazy snapshots and by
eavesdropping on Libyan communications, senior officials tell NBC
News that much of the entire poison gas facility was extensively
damaged by a massive fire which involved more than just the main
building producing the poison gas. And tonight there is dissent
within the intelligence community over whether the fire was the result
of an accident or sabotage. For most members of the
Administration and Congress, it didn't matter what caused the
damage.
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-3
Francis's report continues:
(Rep. Solarz: "It's the first fire I've heard about in a long time that
I'm pleased with. I only hope it all burned down.")
Pentagon officials say the plant is encircled by a 25-foot high mound
of dirt, and heavily guarded. Officials say if sabotage was the
cause, it had to be an inside job and not a commando team. The
sources say that while the plant is quite modern, the workers are
loyal local tribesmen who are unskilled. That has accounted for at
least two mishaps in the past. A fire would threaten only those
workers.
(Margaret Tutwiler: "The chemical agents that we know of at the
plant would not present a danger to neighboring people when burned.
The preferred method of destroying mustard gas is, in fact, an open
fire.")
Today, Qadafi pointed the finger not at the U.S. or Israel, his usual
antagonists, but at West Germany. While Libyans demonstrated
outside the West Germany embassy, Qadafi said he'd sever all ties
with Germans who helped to build the plant if he proves they're
responsible. Qadafi did not say why the Germans would sabotage a
plant which he insists makes only pharmaceuticals.
(TV Coverage: President Bush speaking with Speaker Foley and two
unidentified men.)
The fire was an unexpected bonus for the President, who has been
unable to convince European governments to stop shipping Qadafi the
chemicals the U.S. says are used to make the poison gas. The
Administration denies it had anything to do with the fire, and U.S.
officials say they will now put heavy pressure on all industrial
nations to try to stop the resupply of the chemicals destroyed
yesterday.
(NBC-Lead)
CBS's David Martin reports that he assumption is that the plant is out of
commission indefinitely.
(Margaret Tutwiler: "We are still assessing the situation, but we
believe that there was extensive fire damage.")
Libya said two workers died in the fire, but there apparently were no
casualties to civilians living near the plant.
(Tutwiler: "Innocent people who live around this plant have lucked
out because in an open fire this horrible nerve gas and mustard gas
is destroyed by fire.")
Qadafi claimed sabotage, and seemed to single out West Germany,
which helped build the plant, as the prime suspect. West Germany
denied having anything to do with the fire. So did Israel and the
U.S., two other countries with an obvious motive for getting rid of
the plant.
(Pete Williams, Pentagon spokesman: "There is no U.S. involvement
of any kind.")
U.S. officials say sabotage by persons unknown is a real possibility.
But several intelligence officers told CBS News they think the most
likely cause was an industrial accident. There was another fire at
the plant back in 1988, that one caused by carelessness. Whatever
the cause, no one in Washington seemed very sorry it happened.
(Rep. Solarz: "It's the first fire I've heard about in a long time that
I'm pleased with. I only hope it all burned down.")
U.S. officials say they plan to take advantage of the fire by trying
to convince other countries to deny Libya the equipment and
technicians needed to get the plant running again.
(CBS-2)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-4
IRAQ/JOURNALIST
Jennings: The government of Iraq ignored an international storm of
protest and hanged a journalist today that it accused of being a spy.
Iranian-born Farzad Bazoft was working for the British newspaper
The Observer. Britain said it was an act of barbarism and recalled
its ambassador from Baghdad, and expelled all Iraqui students
studying in Britain. Bazoft was arrested near an Iraqui military
installation, where he said he was investigating reports that an
explosion at the complex had killed hundreds of Iraquis. The
complex is believed to have played a key role in Iraq's development of
a ballistic missile.
(ABC-2, NBC-4, CBS-7)
IRAQUI COMPLEX
ABC's Charles Glass reports that a rocket launched by Iraq last December
forced American intelligence experts to revise their conclusions about
Iraq's military capability. The Iraqui government can now
manufacture its own medium-ranged ballistic missiles, capable of
reaching Iran, the Soviet Union and Israel. That gives Iraq a
long-range delivery system for the chemical weapons that it has
already developed and used during its war with Iran. Photographs
and construction plans obtained by ABC News show three sites for
missile development, production and testing near Baghdad. Nearly all
the technical equipment and support for the missile program come
from companies in the West. This is despite an agreement signed by
the U.S. and its allies to stop exports that could enable other
countries to obtain ballistic missiles. An Austrian engineer who
worked in Iraq, and whose identity is concealed because he fears
Iraqui retaliation, said engineers from companies like Siemans in West
Germany knew they were helping Iraq to develop its missile program.
(Engineer: "Certain technical work can only be done with specialized
expertise.")
In West Germany, prosecutors have investigated several companies.
But Iraq's purchasing network is so vast and sophisticated that it can
easily buy the equipment it needs in any country, including the U.S.
For example, a company in Atlanta sold a high-tech antenna system to
be used in the Iraqui missile program. And American computers were
in the control room for that Iraqui rocket launch last December. A
former Reagan Administration official said the Commerce Department
encouraged high-tech exports to Iraq, even though the Pentagon was
concerned the material could be used in the missile program.
(Stephen Bryen, former deputy Secretary of Defense for Technology
and Security Policy: "The problem was that there were many people
in the Administration unwilling to have difficulty in their relationship
with Iraq, and felt that we might upset the improving relationship.")
The Austrian engineer believes the missiles are designed to carry
more than chemical weapons.
(Engineer: "It was said that these warheads could be equipped with
either poison gas or nuclear warheads.")
U.S. officials confirm that Iraq is building a plant to produce the
uranium needed for nuclear bombs. Experts say Iraq will not have a
nuclear warhead for five to ten years. But, as the surprise rocket
launch demonstrated, the experts can be wrong.
(ABC-3)
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Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-5
ISRAELI GOVERNMENT
NBC's Martin Fletcher reports that Prime Minister Shamir rejected a
last-minute compromise, refusing to accept Secretary Baker's plan for
peace talks with the Palestinians. That brought him and the
government down. Now Palestinians who want peace hope Labor
leader Peres will lead Israel into peace talks. Shamir never held the
elections he proposed for the occupied territories, and Washington put
the pressure on, ending in today's collapse of the government.
(Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud deputy minister: "Perhaps the American
Administration should reconsider whether undue pressure on Israel is
the right way to go. I don't think it produces a progress for peace.
I think it puts it right back rather than forward.")
CBS's Allen Pizzey reports that Palestinians are not so sure a new
government will be able to continue the peace momentum.
(Hana Simiora, Palestinian newspaper editor: "The conditions and the
terms that Labor is bringing to the negotiating table are still short of
Palestinian expectations.")
The fact that the leading religious parties finally backed the U.S.
plan is seen here in Israel as a major change. But until a new
government is formed, Middle East peace negotiations are going
nowhere.
(NBC-3, ABC-4, CBS-3)
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Brokaw: It isn't every guest list that includes Vice President Quayle and
Cuban President Castro. But today, both showed up at the
inauguration of Fernando Collor, Brazil's first popularly elected
president in 29 years. And Quayle said everyone who knows Castro
should urge him to hold elections as well.
NBC's John Cochran: Fidel Castro is still invited to the big shows in
Latin America, like today's inauguration of the Brazilian government.
But Castro is wearing out his welcome. Brazilian officials were
furious when a Cuban plane arrived this week loaded with heavy
weapons and missiles -- supposedly for Castro's protection. Brazil
ordered the hardware sent home.
(TV Coverage: Fidel Castro greeting President Arias.)
Latin American politicians who once were intimidated by Castro's
popularity now feel free to criticize him.
(TV Coverage: Vice President Quayle greeting President Menem.)
Argentina's President Menem and other leaders told Vice President
Quayle that Castro is the odd man out in the Western hemisphere.
They're telling Castro he must stop supplying arms to guerrillas in El
Salvador and permit democratic reforms in Cuba. U.S. officials are
also selling the idea that Castro is out of sync with the times; that
democracy is prevailing in Latin America. Vice President Quayle has
kept up the drumbeat.
(Vice President Quayle: "Castro must, in fact, change; and sooner
or later change will come to Cuba. I am convinced of it.")
U.S. intelligence does report increasing discontent with Castro in
Cuba. But Castro has survived in power for three decades, and
American officials admit his demise may not be imminent. And if Latin
America's economic problems worsen, Castro and his Marxist allies
throughout the region could make a comeback.
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-6
Cochran continues: After Brazil's President Collor gets over the
excitement of his inauguration today, he'll find himself saddled with
an annual inflation rate of 1,000 percent. U.S. officials admit there's
little they can do to help countries like Brazil. But American officials
believe there is some truth to the old saying that a watched pot
never boils over. That's why Dan Quayle is here, and why President
Bush plans a September visit to South America.
(NBC-8)
Jennings: Fernando Collor de Mello was sworn in today as the president
of Brazil, the first man to be elected by popular vote in 29 years.
His biggest challenge will be to control the country's inflation rate.
It went up 2,700 percent in the past year, about 4 percent per day.
(ABC-13)
JAGUAR CUBS/VICE PRESIDENT
Brokaw: Vice President Quayle found himself in a diplomatic tight spot
today, as well. He was forced to return a gift from the president of
Paraguay -- a pair of Jaguar cubs was presented to Quayle and his
wife earlier this week.
(TV Coverage: Vice President and Mrs. Quayle playing with cubs.)
The animals were described then as being extremely rare. Too rare,
it turns out. The Washington ZOO said it could not take the Jaguars
because they are an endangered species, and urged that Paraguay
return them to the wild.
(NBC-9)
ILLEGAL ALIENS
Jennings: For the second day in a row, federal agents boarded an
Eastern jet in Atlanta this morning and arrested illegal aliens being
transported from Los Angeles to New York -- 48 yesterday and 53
today.
(ABC-14)
BURMESE DRUG LORD
Rather: Attorney General Thornburgh announced another high-profile
drug indictment today: Burmese opium trafficker Khun Sa.
Arresting Khun Sa in Southeast Asia may not be easy; U.S.-Burmese
relations have been strained since U.S. aid was cut off two years
ago. Khun Sa also has thousands of paid thugs to defend him.
Jennings reports that U.S. officials say they tried to capture Khun Sa,
but failed.
(ABC-5, CBS-8)
MEXICAN WAR ON DRUGS
ABC's Beth Nissan reports that the theme of Mexican government's new
$950,000 ad campaign, beginning tonight on American television and
major U.S. newspapers, is, "It's everybody's war." Most Americans
remember the murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena at the hands
of Mexican officials, and the new ad campaign is a clear effort to
remake Mexico's image. Mexicans say there has been a night and day
change since the inauguration of President Salinas, who has made
drug enforcement Mexico's top national priority. The cost has been
$53 million, which the country can ill afford, and more than 100 police
and agents killed since early 1989. Mexico wants America to know
that another country is paying a high price.
(ABC-6)
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-7
SOVIET PRESIDENCY
Jennings reports that Mikhail Gorbachev was sworn in today to begin a
five-year term as executive president of the Soviet Union, with broad
new powers to rule the country.
ABC's Jim Laurie reports that in his acceptance speech, Gorbachev
pledged to use his sweeping new powers to push economic reforms
faster, no matter how painful that might be. He warned of price
hikes and budget cuts. Although he ran unopposed, he got only 59
percent support. Gorbachev persuaded the congress to pass a strong
denunciation of Lithuania, declaring its independence declaration
invalid. But at a news conference later, he sounded conciliatory,
promising to seek positive dialogue to solve the Lithuanian problem.
(ABC-11, NBC-4, CBS-6)
USSR/VATICAN
Jennings: For the first time since 1923, the Soviet Union and the Vatican
have agreed to set up official diplomatic contacts.
(ABC-12)
SOVIETS/CAPITALISM
NBC's Bob Abernethy reports that Mikhail Gorbachev proposed last summer
that Novgorod, USSR become a free economic zone, an island of
capitalism in which foreigners could get special tax and customs
treatment if they would just invest. The idea, however, has gone
nowhere. Many Russians there retain a deep suspicion of foreigners.
People are afraid tourism would bring drugs, prostitution, crime and
embarrassment. And most people there think free enterprise means
taking advantage of workers. Meanwhile, the government made no
effort to improve Novgorod's roads or communications or create any
new laws.
(NBC-5)
CHILD LABOR
Rather: Amid complaints that little is being done to enforce child labor
laws in the United States, and the scheduling of a congressional
hearing about it tomorrow, the U.S. Labor Department made a quick,
high-publicity announcement today of a sweep search for child labor
law violators. As CBS's Mark Phillips reports, the Labor Department
says it found many, but wouldn't name any.
Phillips: The Labor Department called it Operation Childwatch -- a
three-day sweep through the fast food and other industries where
teenagers work, most of them legally. But the Department also claims
to have found 7,000 minors working in violation of the country's child
labor laws. Of 3,400 businesses hit, 1,400, more than 40 percent,
were breaking the law. Fourteen- and 15-year-olds working too many
hours are using equipment, such as cooking grills, which the law
prohibits. Sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds are operating hazardous
machinery; the law includes pizza delivery cars in this category.
(Secretary Dole: "The cop is on the beat. Violations, whether
motivated by greed or ignorance, will not be tolerated.
But critics say the child labor cop is only on the beat from time to
time, and that the motivation for this latest sweep had a lot to do
with the fact that a congressional committee will tomorrow condemn lax
enforcement of ineffective child labor laws.
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-8
Phillips report continues:
(Rep. Lantos: "To many employers, violations are just part of the
cost of doing business."
The wholesale exploitation of child labor was thought to be history.
Laws are now supposed to dictate that 14- and 15-year-olds work only
18 hours during the school week, and not later than 7 p.m. But
with falling birth rates, the hamburger boom has gotten way ahead of
the Baby Boom. There's a labor shortage in the fast food industry,
forcing employers to work their employees longer hours. They're
even often forced to pay more than the minimum wage. The Labor
Department has recently sued the Burger King chain for child labor
violations dating back to 1986. But the Department will not release
the names of violators picked up in this week's sweep. Some say
shielding companies from publicity and public criticism is one of the
reasons child labor code violations have doubled in the past five
years.
(CBS-4)
Jennings: The Labor Department says it is cracking down on violations of
child labor laws. A three-day investigation nationwide found 7,000
children working illegally; either too many hours or in dangerous
jobs.
(ABC-9)
SULFITES
Jennings: The FDA has announced it will ban the use of chemicals called
sulfites, which are used to keep potatoes looking fresh. Four people
have died and nearly a thousand more have become ill because of
allergic reactions to the chemical.
(ABC-8)
RU-486 ABORTION PILL
Jennings reports that California attorney general John van de Kamp, who
is running for governor, has proposed a statewide testing of the
controversial French RU-486 abortion pill. If it proves safe, van de
Kamp recommends that California become the first state in the country
to permit its sale. He is making a very political recommendation.
ABC's Gary Shepherd reports that abortion is a hot political topic in
California, and one political consultant called the television ad that
former San Francisco mayor and Democratic candidate for governor
Diane Feinstein is running, which touts her pro-choice views, "the
best $600,000 ever spent in a political campaign." It catapulted her
into the lead. Some polls now put her 14 points ahead of van de
Kamp, and 11 points ahead of Sen. Wilson. That is why van de Kamp
introduced the abortion pill into California politics. Leaders of the
anti-abortion movement were quick to condemn van de Kamp.
(Susan McMillan, Right to Life League: "We strongly and vehemently
oppose RU-486 coming into America. We would fight it with the
millions upon million of voters that we have across this country.")
But Feinstein was not about to let van de Kamp take the initiative.
(Feinstein: "I frankly would join with the attorney general, and say,
go to it. I think it's very important.")
Even Sen. Wilson could not find fault with the idea. So no matter
who wins, the end result may be that California could be the first
state in the nation to make the abortion pill available to women who
want it.
(ABC-10)
-more-
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- B-9
AIDS
CBS's Susan Spencer reports that contradicting virtually every estimate
about AIDS so far, an article in the Journal of the American Medical
Association reaches a startling and controversial conclusion: that
AIDS peaked in 1988, and in ten years will no longer be an epidemic.
Virtually all experts accept the CDC view that one million Americans
already are affected with the AIDS virus, and that the number of new
cases will continue to rise at least for the next five years. Critics
charge that people will use the findings to justify reduced
appropriations on AIDS research. Activists do concede that new
AIDS cases are rising more slowly these days. But they credit new
treatments to that.
(CBS-5)
AUTO EMISSIONS/DENVER
ABC's Barry Serafin reports that officials in Denver claim traditional
programs have cut carbon monoxide pollution by one-fourth through
auto emissions testing, and another 10 to 15 percent through the use
of oxygen-enriched gasoline. But one researcher using a program to
gauge individual cars at random while they're being driven says that
the small number of cars actually doing the polluting could be
identified and fixed for a fraction of the cost.
(ABC-15)
RAIN FOREST
Jennings reports that a study of the Amazon rain forest released by the
University of Maryland warns that if all the trees are cut down,
temperatures and rainfall will increase so much that trees will never
be able to grow there again. The study projects that all the trees
could be gone in as little as 50 years.
(ABC-16)
POINDEXTER TRIAL
Brokaw reports that Oliver North has called John Poindexter the only
person who, in his words, didn't hang him out to dry. However,
FBI agent Ellen Glasser testified today that when she questioned
Poindexter three days after the scandal exploded, he said that North
was committed to the contras, and was, she quoted, "up to
something." She also said that Poindexter denied that he destroyed
documents. A former computer specialist at the White House,
however, testified today that just before he resigned Poindexter
erased every message in his computer file; more than 5,000
altogether.
(NBC-7)
REAGAN VS. CARTER/COMMENTARY
Brokaw reports that the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll says President
Reagan now gets a higher negative rating than President Carter.
NBC's John Chancellor:
Why? One reason would seem to lie in
different lifestyles
Carter's career after the White House has
been characterized by good works
The Reagan's career after the
White House has been characterized by big bucks
The 1980s were
noted for greed and avarice, but now we're in the 1990s, and the
waiter has arrived with the check.
(NBC-11)
-End of B-Section-
EDITORIALS/COLUMNISTS
ISRAEL
The Right Bush Push On Israel -- President Bush said, for the
first time, that he opposed Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem
as well as the occupied territories. It was a thoughtless,
unnecessary jolt to Israelis on a matter that should not even be
raised until the very end of a long and successful peace process.
The remark seemed to hint a change in Administration thinking about
what kind of Israeli government could best pursue negotiations
The Bush Administration knows that any direct meddling in Israeli
politics would be disastrous
But Bush and Secretary Baker need
not be still in stressing that Israel, led by whichever government,
belongs at the table, with appropriate Palestinians, as quickly as
possible."
(New York Times, 3/15)
Voting For Peace -- Undoubtedly, the hard-liners will use
President Bush's recent comments about his opposition to new
settlements in East Jerusalem as well as the West Bank as an excuse
for not moving ahead with the peace process
The final
disposition of Jerusalem is years away from settlement and will
certainly be the last
issue to be resolved in any overall peace
agreement. Thus, any claim that Bush's comments have derailed the
election plan is disingenuous."
(New York Newsday, 3/14)
Bush Gambles With Mideast Peace Process -- "President Bush has
brought down Israel's uneasy coalition government. Yes, President
Bush. And whether by calculation or blunder -- and the case is
strong for the former -- the effect is a huge U.S. gamble with the
future of the fragile peace process
Washington is wagering
that Shimon Peres will be able to form a government or win an
election or, failing either, that a clear Likud victory just might
embolden Shamir, in the manner of Menachem Begin, to act against
type and make a daring peace after all
The bad chemistry of
Bush's impatience and Shamir's obstinacy have brought U.S. -Israeli
relations to their touchiest pass in years and have left the peace
process in limbo."
(Atlanta Constitution, 3/14)
Jerusalem Indivisible -- "The collapse of Israel's government is
a direct consequence of President Bush's suggestion that the U.S.
regards East Jerusalem as occupied territory territory that
should be off-limits to Jews who want to live there
President
Bush should know that virtually all Israelis, and virtually all of
Israel's friends in the U.S -- Jews and non-Jews -- find any such
notion profoundly offensive
The President's comments on
Jerusalem
bespeak an utter absence of realism in the U.S.
outlook."
(New York Post, 3/15)
Why The Rush In The Mideast? -- "President Bush and Secretary Baker
share credit for the breakup of the Israeli government on
Tuesday
Instead of leaning on a democratic friend to make
concessions to a dictatorship [the PLO], Baker should let the world
know that a popularly elected, democratic government is the best
step toward peace
The cause of peace is not served by siding
with dictatorship over democracy."
(Detroit News, 3/14)
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billion to close.
The letter to Keating, sent by Mar-
gery Waxman of the Washington law
CONGRESSIONAL
firm of Sidley & Austin, said, You have
the [Federal Home Loan Bank] Board
right where you want them. Waxman
also wrote that she "has puta lot of pres-
MONITOR
sure on [former bank board Chairman M.
Danny] Wall to work toward meeting
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your demands and he has so instructed
this staff
C
In a statement released yesterday
Sidley & Austin said that their "repre-
sentation of American Continental [the
Friday, March 16, 1990
Volume 26, Number 37
parent company of Lincoln Savings] be-
fore federal regulators involved no such
political pressure
News From the Hill
DARMAN CONSIDERS Rosten-
kowski plan a 'serious product.'
In testimony before the Joint Eco-
nomic Committee yesterday, White
HOUSE OOR: Members make
not marked up HR 3030, considerable
House budget director Richard G.
headway on rural development aid.
progress had been made toward a com-
Darman maintained the president's con-
Debate continued yesterday on HR
promise
ciliatory tone in discussing the $511 bil-
3581, a 'bill to establish a new Rural
lion deficit reduction plan proposed by
Development Administration within the
D.C. SUPREME Court measure
Ways and Chairman Dan Rosten-
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
sent to full committee.
kowski, D-III.
to authorize funds for a variety of rural
A House-District of Columbia sub-
"Unlike its current congressional
development programs.
committee yesterday referred to the full
competitors, it is at least a serious prod-
Members adopted, 204-193 an
committee without recommendation leg-
uct," said Darman. It is "a genuinely
amendment by Charlie Rose, D-N.C., to
islation (HR 4257) to establish a seven-
well-motivated effort, worthy of serious
delete provisions of the bill that would
member D.C. Supreme Court.
attention," Darman continued.
have allowed the USDA to transfer funds
Republican members of the Judi-
But the budget director also main-
among rural development programs.
ciary and Education Subcommittee gen-
tained his distance from the substance of
Several amendments by House Agri-
erally have opposed the creation of a D.C.
the plan: deep cuts in defense, a one year
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
culture Committee Chairman E. "Kika"
Supreme Court. Dana Rohrabacher, R-
domestic-spending freeze, a freeze in the
de la Garza, Texas and other panel
Calif., said the key reason the draft bill
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment,
members were accepted by voice vote.
was referred to the full committee with-
a higher top tax rate and higher excise
The bill would make more aid avail-
out recommendation was to allow further
taxes. He said the administration's views
able for rural water and sewer projects
discussions of how to address problems
on these issues were "so well known" it
and would gear USDA rural business and
within the D.C. court system
was unnecessary to review them "line by
loan programs for small business ven-
Proponents of the legislation have
line.
tures. Communities would have to write
argued that D.C.'s court system has
But Darman did reiterate adminis-
regional economic development plans to
bogged.down because of a high number of
tration opposition to Rostenkowski's pro-
be eligible for the aid.
drug-related cases. One study showed
posed repeal of the Gramm-Rudman def-
that appeals take an average of 22
icit reduction law.
DINGELL ANNOUNCES clean
months to resolve.
Darman also insisted the next step in
air markup procedure.
responding to the Rostenkowski plan was
House Energy Committee members
LINCOLN SAVINGS protected
up to the chairmen of the House and
continued to make opening statements
by regulators, lawmaker charges.
Senate Budget committees.
yesterday on a comprehensive clean air
A fix was in" to allow Lincoln Sav-
When questioned about the effect of
bill (HR 3030) that is before the panel.
ings and Loan Association and its owner,
The panel agreed to a proposal by
Charles H. Keating Jr., to escape regula-
Chairman John D. Dingell, D-Mich., to
tory punishment, House Banking Com-
take up amendments to the measure title
mittee Chairman Henry B. Gonzalez, D-
In This Issue
by title (thus dealing with all related is:
Texas, charged yesterday.
sues at once and then moving on)
NEWS FROM THE HILL
1.
Based on a May 10, 1988, letter to
Amendments will be considered begin
Keating from his lawyer, Gonzalez said
TODAY
the
ning on Tuesday, the next session.
regulatory actions against Lincoln Sav-
Committee Listings
3
Also at the markup, Philip R. Sharp,
ings were "shams designed not to punish
News Events
3
D-Ind., asked that his Energy and Power
but to allow Keating an escape route."
FUTURE
Subcommittee be formally discharged
Gonzalez released a copy of the let-
Senate Committees
4
from further consideration of the bill:
ter, which he said the committee -ob-
House Committees
8
Sharp had hoped that his panel would
tained just recently.
Conference Committees
15
amend the bill's acid rain provisions to
Other Events
Lincoln Savings and Keating have
16
add a cost-sharing plan for Midwestern
been under scrutiny by law enforcement
STATUS CHARTS
utilities. But an-apparent-lack-of-votes
officials-and-Congress-on-charges-that
FY90 Appropriations
18
forced him to leave the issue for the full
Keating used his political influence to
House Floor
19
committee. W. J. "Billy" Tauzin, D-La.,
Senate Floor
forestall regulatory action against Lin-
19
said that although the subcommittee had
coln. The institution was seized in April
Page 2
Congressional Monitor
Friday, March 16, 1990
the Rostenkowski plan's tax increases,
hurt small businesses, which generally
aviation facility outside Dallas to replace
Darman said they.would "marginally.hin
have a larger percentage of workers who
another Texas airport which Lawn said is
der economic growth. But the $29 bil-
make less than annually. He said
too small and lacking in security.
lion in higher taxes proposed for fiscal
increases in the payroll tax also tend to
As for future drug problems, Lawn
year 1991 would be "less than half of one
reduce the growth of wages for employees
said the agency is concerned about do-
percent of a $5 trillion GNP he said
of small businesses.
mestic marijuana growth, U.S produced
Darman also noted that the presi-
laboratory drugs, a world opium glut and
dent's own budget for fiscal 1991 in-
MULTI-AGENCY DRUG center
the entrance of smokable heroin into the
cluded about $13.9 billion in new reve
needed, House spending panel told
U.S. drug market.
nues
nearly thalf the amount
Drug Enforcement Administration
Rostenkowski proposed
(DEA) chief John C. Lawn told a House
BRADY SEEKS to reduce regu-
"We think our [revenue increases]
Appropriations subcommittee yesterday
latory power of CFTC.
are more growth, said Darman, add-
that the government needs a new strate-
Treasury Secretary Nicholas
ing that a cut in the capital gains tax rate
gic drug center, to be staffed by represen-
Brady yesterday proposed stripping the
would actually increase revenue
tatives of the various intelligence agen-
Commodity Futures Trading Commis-
cies.
sion (CFTC) of some of its power in an
SOCIAL SECURITY taxes
Although the DEA, Central Intelli
effort to end a bitter two-year turf battle
should be reduced, House panel told.
gence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investi
over regulation of equities products.
Tax experts yesterday told the
gation and-other agencies cooperate more
"What's important is that we get
House Small Business Committee that
than they once did, locating key officials
something done and get it done now,"
Social Security payroll taxes should be
of each agency under one roof would
Brady said in a speech before the Na-
reduced to spur general economic gains.
speed up the dissemination of vital in-
tional Newspaper Association.
Stephen J. Entin, a former deputy
formation in the war on drugs, Lawn told
Brady's public comments are likely to
assistant treasury secretary and now senior
the Commerce, Justice and State Sub-
boost legislation to give the Securities and
fellow at the Institute for Research on the
committee.
Exchange Commission (SEC) control of all
Economics of Taxation, said that a reduc
Panel member Harold Rogers, R
financial instruments based on stocks.
tion of about 2 percent in the payroll tax
Ky said Congress wants to see that kind
The Treasury secretary outlined
would save 700,000 to 1.1 million jobs over
of cooperation among the drug-fighting
three options: merge the CFTC and SEC
the next 10 years and raise the gross ma-
agencies. "We want that information in
into a new super-regulatory agency; shift
tional product by about 0.5 percent. The
one place.
We will not tolerate any
all financial instruments to the SEC and
payroll tax is 7:65 percent on the first
further division in this war, he said.
leave the CFTC control over tangible
$51,300 an employee earns in a year.
Lawn gave assurances that inter-
commodities; or hand only stock-index
TKA
Entin said that economic growth
agency battles in the drug war are a thing
products to the SEC. Brady did not en-
should be the impetus for reducing the
of the past. There is a minimum of turf
dorse any of the three options:
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
payroll tax; not "largely spurious" claims
issues," he said.
The CFTC claims jurisdiction over
that the payroll tax is regressive or that
Lawn; who leaves office soon, was
all futures contracts and related instru-
Social Security funds have been misused.
making his pitch for President Bush's fis-
ments A federal court in Chicago has
Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y.
cal 1991 DEA budget request, which calls
given control of new stock index baskets
has proposed reducing the payroll tax
for the largest funding increase in the
to the CFTC. The baskets resemble both
and prohibiting the use of Social Security
agency's history. It seeks more than 800
stocks and futures contracts.
surplus funds to mask the true size of the
new positions including 500 new special
The CFTC already controls all fu-
budget deficit.
agents for drug law enforcement - and
tures contracts linked to stocks, which
Robert J. Shapiro, vice president of
more than $140 million in new spending
means the SEC has no authority over
the Progressive Policy Institute, also told
for a total budget of about $700 million.
financial instruments that can cause wild
the panel that present payroll, tax rates
DEA also wants money for a new
swings in the markets it regulates.
di USD
I
Size of Districts
The largest 10 congressional districts in area total
Bill Green's, he'd represent more than 2'billion people If Bill
1,251,167 square miles, the smallest 10 districts cover just 155
Green sidistrict (part of Manhattan) were as sparsely populated
square miles. Put another way, if Don Young's congressional
as Don Young's, there be just himself and four other people
district (the entire state of Alaska) were as densely populated as
Population density figures are based on the 1980 census
Largest Districts
Smallest Districts
Area in
Area in
State, District
Square Miles
Representative
State, District
Square Miles
Representative
Alaska (AL)
570,833
Don Young (R)
New York (15)
7
Bill Green (R)
Nevada (2)
105,860
Barbara F. Vucanovich (R)
New York (16)
8
Charles B. Rangel (D)
Wyoming (AL)
96,989
Craig Thomas (R)
New York (12)
13
Major R. Owens (D)
Montana (2)
89,548
Ron Marlenee (R)
New York (18)
13
Vacant
South Dakota (AL)
75,953
Tim Johnson (D)
New York (17)
13
Ted Weiss (D)
Oregon (2)
70,570
Robert F. Smith (R)
New York (11)
15
Edolphus Towns (D)
North Dakota (AL)
69,300
Byron, Dorgan (D)
New York (13)
17.
Stephen J: Solarz (D)
Nebraska (3)
59,836
Virginia Smith (R)
New York (9)
23
Thomas J. Manton (D)
New Mexico (3)
56,438
Bill Richardson (D)
New York (7)
23
Gary Ackerman (D)
Montana (1)
55,843
Pat Williams (D)
New York (10)
23
Charles E. Schumer (D)
Friday, March 16, 1990
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House Committees
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News Editors: Christine C. Lawrence, Amy
Benzman - DC; Marshall Garcia - exec vpres,
Stern
FY91 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION:
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Senior Reporters: Ray Perez, Dinah
AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT
PANEL 3: William Brooks - asst secy of labor for
Wisenberg
House Armed Services Committee
employment standards
Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Elizabeth A.
Procurement and Military Nuclear Sys-
PANEL 4: Thomas Hartnett - commnr, NY Dept
of Labor; Phillip Landrigan - American Academy
Palmer, Andrew Taylor
tems Subcommittee (Chmn Aspin, D-Wis) will
hold a hearing on the Air Forceprocurement
of Pediatrics
Editorial Assistant: Michael P. Shea
portion of the fiscal 1991 national defense
PANEL 5: Franklin Frazier - dir of educational &
employment issues, GAO; Linda Golodner
authorization request.
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TAXES NEWS CONFERENCE
Women in Government Relations holds its
Noon: Department of Health and Human Services
Citizens for Tax Justice, a consumer tax
Secretary Louis Sullivan is the luncheon speaker.
14th annual conference. The title of this year's
group, discusses the effects of Rep Rostenkow-
Sheraton Ballroom
conference is "Economics, Ethics and Environ-
ski's, D-III, proposal "to raise revenues." Bob
ment: Shaping Public Policy." Second and
Note: Most speakers have agreed to participate in
McIntyre, director of CTJ, will explain "who
informal, on-the-record briefings with the media
final day of the conference.
will pay for Rostenkowski's proposal."
either before or after their remarks in the press
8:30am to 1pm, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400
9am, National Press Club, 14th and F Sts
room (Vermont Room) of the hotel. Media should
New Jersey Ave NW March 16
NW, first Amendment Room March 16
call the contact beforehand for details
Contact: Kelley Davis, 955-4753 or Karen
Contact: Beth Bring, 452-9425
Howard, 682-6049 or the hotel, 737-1234
Congressional Highlights
PEPPER COMMISSION BRIEFINGS
8:30am: Remarks by Rep Sikorski, D-Minn, and
The Pepper Commission will hold briefings
EPA General Counsel Don Elliott on the environ-
HEALTH INSURANCE CONFERENCE
on the commission's recently released
ment.
Noon: Luncheon address by House Speaker Foley,
Federation of American Health Systems
recommendations.
D-Wash
holds its National Health Insurance Confer-
10am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg March 16
AVIATION CONFERENCE
ence and Exposition. The FAHS is the national
Contact: 225-9950
National Association of State Aviation Offi-
representative of the nation's investor-owned
cials holds its 1990 Washington Conference.
hospitals and health care systems. Second of
FARM POLICY &
Today, the Air Traffic Control Association
two days.
WATER QUALITY
holds a symposium and luncheon in conjunc-
9am to 6pm, Sheraton Washington Hotel,
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
tion with the NASAO conference. Second and
2660 Woodley Road, NW March 16
will sponsor briefings on federal farm policy
final day of the conference.
Contact: Tom Goodwin, 833-3090 or 328-
and water quality aspects of the 1990 farm bill.
2000 ext 2406
8:30am to 5pm, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500
3pm S-207 Capitol Bldg March 16
Calvert St NW March 16
Highlights
Contact: Judy Campbell Bird at 628-1400.
9am: Senate Majority Leader Mitchell, D-Maine, is
Contact: Barbara Taylor, 301-588-0587 or
Participants: Reps of environmental and sustain-
a conference session speaker. Washington Ball-
the hotel, 234-0700
able agriculture orgs; Tom Kuhnle - Natural
room
Congressional Highlight
Resources Defense Council; reps of resource pro-
9:30am: Sen Dole, R-Kan, delivers conference ses-
tection and consumer orgs; Ferd Hoefner coali-
12:15pm to 1:30pm: Rep Carr, D-Mich, addresses an
sion remarks. Washington Ballroom
Air Traffic Control Association luncheon. Contact
tion of Midwestern farm and environmental grps;
10am: NYNEX Chairman William Ferguson deliv-
Carol Newmaster, 703-522-5717
Velma Smith - Environmental Policy Inst; Judy
ers remarks. Washington Ballroom
Campbell Bird EESI groundwater project dir
New listing
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Friday, March 16, 1990
Senate Committees Future Listings
Agriculture,
FY91 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
May 15: Seapower
Subcommittee Hearings
May 17: Space
Rural Development, Agriculture and Re-
May 22: Classified programs
&
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chmn Burdick,
May 24: Outside witnesses
D-ND) of Senate Appropriations Committee
June 5: Defense secy
Forestry
will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropria-
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
224-2035
FY91 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg March 21, 23 &
30, April 4
Subcommittee Hearings
1990 FARM BILL
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
Full Committee Hearing
March 21: Commodity Futures Trading Commn;
Leahy, D-Vt) of Senate Appropriations Com-
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Food & Drug Admin; Farm Credit Admin; Farm
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1990 supple-
Committee (Chmn Leahy, D-Vt) will continue
Credit System Assistance Bd
mental appropriations for programs under its
hearings in preparation for drafting the 1990
March 23: Animal & Plant Health Inspection
jurisdiction.
farm bill.
Service; Food Safety & Inspection Service; Agri-
10am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg March 20
cultural Marketing Service
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg March 21
Witnesses scheduled: Lawrence Eagleburger -
March 30: Farmers Home Admin; Fed Crop Insur-
dpty secy of state
ance Corp; Rural Electrification Admin
April 4: Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation
ORGANIC FOODS
Service; Foreign Agricultural Service; Gen Sales
FY91 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
Agricultural Research and General Legisla-
Mgr; Soil Conservation Service
Subcommittee Hearings
tion Subcommittee (Chmn Daschle, D-SD) of
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Committee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
FY91 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
Leahy, D-Vt) of Senate Appropriations Com-
2108 - Organic Foods Production Act) to pro-
STATE APPROPS
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appro-
Subcommittee Hearings
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
mote the production of organically produced
foods.
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary
Note: This schedule is tentative
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg March 22
and Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chmn
10am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg March 22
Hollings, D-SC) of Senate Appropriations
2:30pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 27
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1991
2:30pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg April 3
PESTICIDES ON IMPORTED FOOD
appropriations for programs under its
2pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg April 19
jurisdiction.
2:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg April 24, May
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Committee (Chmn Leahy, D-Vt) will hold a
10am S-146 Capitol Bldg March 20 & 29
1, 8, 15 & 22, June 5 & 12
hearing on the importation into the United
April 19, 25 & 26, May 1 & 2
9am & 2:30pm Room TBA June 19
States of food that has been sprayed by pesti-
Agenda:
Agenda & witnesses:
cides banned in this country.
March 20: US Information Agency; Small Busi-
March 22: World Bank: Nicholas Brady - Trea-
ness Admin
sury secy
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg March 28
March 29. Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin;
March 27: Nicaragua after the elections: Bernard
Natl Inst of Standards & Technology
Aronson - asst secy of state; outside witnesses
April 19. Legal Services Corp
April 3: US bilateral assistance: Mark Edelman -
1990 FARM BILL
April 25: Atty gen
adminr, State Dept
Subcommittee Hearings
April 26: Secy of state
April 19: Multilateral development banks
May 1: Supreme Court; fed judiciary; Fed Trade
April 24: Global refugee crisis: Jewel Lafontant -
Agricultural Research and General Legisla-
tion Subcommittee (Chmn Daschle, D-SD) of
Commn
asst secy of state; Princeton Lyman - asst secy of
May 2: FBI; Drug Enforcement Admin
state for refugee programs; outside witnesses
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
May 1: Eastern Europe: Lawrence Eagleburger
Committee will continue hearings in prepara-
asst secy of state
tion for drafting the 1990 farm bill.
May 8: US military assistance in the 1990s: Regi-
2pm SR-332 Russell Bldg March 28
FY91 DEFENSE APPROPS
nald Bartholomew under secy of state; Gen
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg March 29
Subcommittee Hearings
Charles Brown - dir, Defense Security Assistance
Agenda:
Defense Subcommittee (Chmn Inouye, D-
May 15: Population explosion: reps of AID; out-
March 28: Noxious weeds
Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Committee
side witnesses
March 29: Research title
will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropria-
May 22: The US & the global environment: reps of
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
AID; outside witnesses
June 5: TBA
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 20
June 12: Managing US foreign aid: reps of AID;
1990 FARM BILL
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 22
Gen Charles Brown dir, Defense Security Assis-
Subcommittee Hearing
9am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 27
tance
Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 29, April
June 19: Outside witnesses
(Chmn Fowler, D-Ga) of Senate Agriculture,
3,5,24
Nutrition and Forestry Committee will con-
10am S-407 Capitol Bldg closed April 26
tinue hearings in preparation for drafting the
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg May 1
FY91 INTERIOR APPROPS
1990 farm bill.
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg closed May 3
Subcommittee Hearings
2pm SR-332 Russell Bldg March 29
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg May 8, 10 & 15
Interior Subcommittee (Chmn Byrd, D-
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg May 17
WVa) of Senate Appropriations Committee
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg closed May 22
will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropria-
9am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg May 24, June 5
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
Appropriations
Agenda:
10am S-128 Capitol Bldg March 20, 27;
March 20: Health/nursing programs
April 2
224-3471
March 22 Defense Dept management reforms
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg April 18
March 27: Manpower/personnel
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg April 23
FY91 APPROPS
March 29. Army budget
April 3: Air Force budget
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg April 30
Full Committee Hearings
April 5: Navy/Marines budget
10am S-128 Capitol Bldg May 3 & 14
Senate Appropriations Committee (Chmn
April 24: Guard & reserve
Agenda:
Byrd, D-WVa) will hold hearings on fiscal
April 26: Intelligence programs
March 20: Minerals Mgmt Service; Smithsonian
1991 appropriations.
May 1: TBA
Inst
Time & room TBA Date TBA
May 3: Strategic programs
March 27: Fish & Wildlife Service; Indian Health
Witnesses scheduled: Richard Darman - dir,
May 8: Tactical airpower
Service
OMB; Robert Reischauer - dir, CBO
May 10: Land warfare
April 2: Bureau of Land Management; Ofc of
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FY91 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
Banking, Housing
Surface Mining
Treasury-Postal Service and General Gov-
ernment Subcommittee (Chmn DeConcini, D-
& Urban Affairs
April 18: Natl Gallery of Art; Natl Park Service
April 23: Forest Service
Ariz) of Senate Appropriations Committee will
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April 30: Energy Dept: fossil energy, clean coal
hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropriations for
technology
programs under its jurisdiction.
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
May 3: Natl Endowment for the Arts; Natl En-
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 20
dowment for the Humanities; Bureau of Mines
Senate Banking Committee (Chmn Riegle,
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg March 21 & 28,
May 14: Interior secy; energy secy; agriculture
D-Mich) will continue hearings on legislation
secy (tentative); congressional witnesses
April 5, 19 & 25
(S 1379 and S 2168) to reauthorize the Defense
Agenda & witnesses scheduled (tentative):
March 20: Treasury secy
Production Act. The act aims to keep the U.S.
March 21: US Secret Service; Internal Revenue
industrial base prepared for any military
FY91 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
Service
emergency.
Subcommittee Hearings
March 28: Bureau of the Public Debt; Ofc of
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg March 22
Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu-
Personnel Mgmt
cation and Related Agencies Subcommittee
April 5: US Postal Service; Natl Archives
(Chmn Harkin, D-Iowa) of Senate Appropria-
April 19: Ofc of Mgmt & Budget; Executive Ofc of
BANK REGULATION
tions Committee will hold hearings on fiscal
the Pres
April 25: Gen Services Admin
Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Sub-
1991 appropriations for programs under its
committee (Chmn Dixon, D-III) of Senate
jurisdiction.
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Commit-
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg March 20
FY91 VA, HUD APPROPS
tee will hold hearings on the regulatory burden
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 21
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg March 22 & 27
Subcommittee Hearings
faced by U.S. banks.
VA, HUD & Independent Agencies Sub-
Time TBA SD-538 Dirksen Bldg dates
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 28
TBA
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg March 29
committee (Chmn Mikulski, D-Md) of Senate
Agenda & witnesses scheduled
Appropriations Committee will hold hearings
March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29: public witnesses
on fiscal 1991 appropriations for programs
under its jurisdiction.
OMNIBUS HOUSING BILL
2pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg March 21
Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg March 22
(Chmn Cranston, D-Calif) of Senate Banking,
FY91 LEGISLATIVE APPROPS
10am S-126 Capitol Bldg March 27 & 29
Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will
Subcommittee Hearings
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg April 5
hold hearings on legislation (S 566 National
Legislative Branch Subcommittee (Chmn
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg April 18
Affordable Housing Act) to authorize a new
Reid, D-Nev) of Senate Appropriations Com-
9:30am S-126 Capitol Bldg April 26
corporation to support state and local efforts
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appro-
10:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg May 3
to increase home ownership by creating more
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg May 4
affordable housing.
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg March 23 & 30
10am S-126 Capitol Bldg May 10
Time TBA SD-538 Dirksen Bldg dates
TBA
10:30 SD-116 Dirksen Bldg April 6
11am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg May 15, 16 &
Agenda:
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Agenda:
March 23: Capitol Police 'Bd; Architect of the
Administration's housing bill
Agenda:
Capitol
Affordable housing issues
March 21: Natl Inst of Bldg Sciences; Neighbor-
March 30: Library of Congress; Ofc of Technology
hood Reinvestment Corp; Selective Service Sys-
Assessment
tem
April 6: Govt Printing Ofc; Gen Accounting Ofc
March 22: American Battle Monuments Commn;
THIRD WORLD DEBT
Army Cemeterial Expenses; Court of Veterans
International Finance and Monetary Policy
Appeals; Natl Credit Union Admin
Subcommittee (Chmn Sarbanes, D-Md) of
March 27: Consumer Product Safety Commn;
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
FY91 MIL CON APPROPS
Consumer Information Center; Ofc of Consumer
Committee will hold a hearing on strategies to
Military Construction Subcommittee
Affairs
March 29: Natl Science Foundation
decrease U.S. banks' exposure to Third World
(Chmn Sasser, D-Tenn) of Senate Appropria-
debt.
tions Committee will hold a hearing on fiscal
April 5: Fed Emergency Mgmt Agency
April 18: HUD
Time TBA SD-538 Dirksen Bldg date TBA
1991 appropriations for programs under its
April 26: NASA
jurisdiction.
May 3: Council on Environmental Quality; Science
10:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg March 26
Adviser; Space Council
May 4: Resolution Trust Corp
May 10: Veterans Administration
Commerce,
May 15, 16 & 17: Public witnesses
FY91 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
Science &
Subcommittee Hearings
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
Transportation
committee (Chmn Lautenberg, D-NJ) of Sen-
ate Appropriations Committee will hold hear-
Armed Services
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ings on fiscal 1991 appropriations for
FCC SYNDICATED
programs under its jurisdiction.
224-3871
2:30 SD-116 Dirksen Bldg March 20
EXCLUSIVITY RULES
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg March 29,
FY91 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Communications Subcommittee (Chmn In-
April 5, 19, 24 & 26, May 3 & 10
Readiness Subcommittee
ouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Science
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Readiness, Sustainability and Support
and Transportation Committee will hold a
March 20: Panama Canal Commn
Subcommittee (Chmn Dixon, D-Ill) of Senate
hearing on the Federal Communications Com-
March 29. Urban Mass Transportation Admin;
Armed Services Committee will continue hear-
mission's (FCC) newly reinstated syndicated
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Author-
ings on the Defense Authorization request for
exclusivity rules, which give local broadcasters
ity
fiscal 1991 (S 2171).
who have paid for exclusive rights to a pro-
April 5: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Admin; Re-
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg March 22
gram the right to require cable operators to
search & Special Programs Admin
Witnesses scheduled: Gen William Tuttle Jr
April 19: Fed Railroad Admin; Amtrak
black out duplicate programming.
April 24: Natl Transportation Safety Bd; Fed
cmdr, Army Material Command; VAdm Stanley
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg March 21
Highway Admin
Arthur - dpty chief of Naval Operations for
April 26: Gen Accounting Ofc
Logistics, Office of the Chief of Naval Opera-
MAGNETIC LEVITATION
tions; Gen Charles McDonald cmdr, Air Force
TRANSPORTATION
May 3: Coast Guard
Logistics Command; Lt Gen Charles
May 10: Fed Aviation Admin
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
McCausland - dir, Defense Logistics Agency
(Chmn Exon, D-Neb) of Senate Commerce,
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ness and insurance of proposed legislation to
HYDROGEN RESEARCH
provide for a uniform product liability law (S
Energy Research and Development Sub-
Science and Transportation Committee will
1400).
committee (Chmn Ford, D-Ky) of Senate En-
hold a hearing on legislation to promote the
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg April 5
ergy and Natural Resources Committee will
development of a magnetic levitation trans-
hold a hearing on legislation (S 639) to estab-
portation system.
lish a hydrogen research and development
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg March 21
program.
Agenda:
Energy & Natural
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 30
S 1898 - Provide fed govt guarantees of invest-
ments of state and local govt pension funds in
high-speed intercity rail facilities Short title:
Resources
WASTE ISOLATION PLANT
Mag-Lev Guarantee Pilot Prgm Act
224-4971
S 2286 - Require the secy of transportation to lead
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
and coordinate federal efforts in the develop-
Committee (Chmn Johnston, D-La) will hold a
ment of magnetic levitation tranportation tech-
STRATEGIC PETROLEUM
hearing on the Energy Department's plan for
nology and foster implementation of a magnetic
RESERVE EXTENSION
the opening of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
levitation transportation system.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
in Carlsbad, N.M. The plant will dispose of
Committee (Chmn Johnston, D-La) will hold a
radioactive waste from Energy Department
hearing on legislation (S 2088) to amend the
atomic weapons plants.
NASA BUDGET OVERVIEW
Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg April 3
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
the authority for maintaining the strategic
Note: The hearing had been scheduled for March
committee (Chmn Gore, D-Tenn) of Senate
petroleum reserve and expand the reserve to
29.
Commerce, Science and Transportation Com-
one billion barrels.
mittee will continue hearings on the NASA
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 20
budget request.
ARIZONA LANDS BILLS
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg March 28
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
Agenda:
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Subcommittee (Chmn Bumpers, D-Ark) of
March 28: space station and space shuttle
Energy Regulation and Conservation Sub-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
committee (Chmn Metzenbaum, D-Ohio) of
mittee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
2117, HR 2570) to designate certain lands as
CABLE TV REREGULATION
mittee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
wilderness in the state of Arizona.
Communications Subcommittee (Chmn In-
1355) to assist private industry in establishing
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg April 5
ouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Science
a uniform residential energy efficiency rating
and Transportation Committee will hold a
system.
hearing on legislation (S 1880) to amend the
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 27
Communications Act to ensure coverage on
Environment &
cable television of local news and other pro-
gramming and to restore the right of local
PUBLIC LANDS BILLS
Public Works
regulatory authorities to regulate cable televi-
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
sion rates.
Subcommittee (Chmn Bumpers, D-Ark) of
224-6176
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg March 29
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
mittee will hold a hearing on pending
FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM
legislation.
Field Hearing
EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 28
Water Resources, Transportation and In-
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
Agenda:
frastructure Subcommittee (Chmn Moynihan,
committee (Chmn Gore, D-Tenn) of Senate
S 456/HR 1109 - Amend Natl Trails System Act to
D-NY) of Senate Environment and Public
Commerce, Science and Transportation Com-
designate the Calif Natl Historic Trail and Pony
Works Committee will hold a field hearing on
mittee will hold a hearing on reauthorizing the
Express Natl Historic Trail as components of the
the future of the federal-aid highway program
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Natl Trails System
and related surface transportation issues.
S 465/HR 1159 Amend Natl Trails System Act by
Program.
9:30am Governmental Center, 115 S An-
designating the Juan Bautista de Anza Natl
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg March 29
Historic Trail
drews Avenue, Room 422, Fort Lauderdale,
S 1756 Provide for the preservation and interpre-
Fla March 19
tation of sites associated with Acadian culture in
MISSION TO PLANET EARTH
the state of Maine
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
S 1864/HR 76 - Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers
PUBLIC BUILDINGS PROGRAMS
committee (Chmn Gore, D-Tenn) of Senate
Act to study the eligibility of the St Mary's River
Water Resources, Transportation and In-
Commerce, Science and Transportation Com-
in the states of Fla and Ga for potential addition
frastructure Subcommittee (Chmn Moynihan,
to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System
mittee will hold a hearing on NASA's Mission
D-NY) of Senate Environment and Public
S 2059 Establish the Weir Farm Natl Historic
to Planet Earth program.
Site in the state of Conn
Works Committee will hold 8 hearing on the
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg April 3
S 2208 Provide for issuance of a seven-day permit
public buildings programs of the General Ser-
for the Grand Circle Adventure comprising seven
vices Administration.
natl parks in Utah, Colo and Ariz
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg March 20
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING DEREGULATION
Communications Subcommittee (Chmn In-
NUCLEAR FISSION RESEARCH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Science
Energy Research and Development Sub-
NOMINATIONS
and Transportation Committee will hold a
committee (Chmn Ford, D-Ky) of Senate En-
Senate Environment and Public Works
hearing on legislation (S 1981) to permit the
ergy and Natural Resources Committee will
Committee (Chmn Burdick, D-ND) will hold a
Bell Telephone Companies to conduct re-
hold hearings on legislation (S 1966 - Ad-
confirmation hearing on pending nominations.
search on, design, and manufacture telecom-
vanced Nuclear Reactor Research, Develop-
11:15am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg March 27
munications equipment.
ment and Demonstration Act) to focus on
Agenda:
9am SR-253 Russell Bldg April 4
existing programs in nuclear fission research
L Joyce Hampers to be asst secy of commerce for
at the Energy Department and establish a
economic development, Commerce Dept
Brig Gen Arthur Williams to be a mbr and pres of
program for research, development and dem-
the Mississippi River Commn
PRODUCT LIABILITY
onstration of advanced technologies for the
Consumer Subcommittee (Chmn Bryan, D-
generation of commercial electric power from
Nev) of Senate Commerce, Science and Trans-
nuclear fission.
REGULATION OF LAWN CHEMICALS
portation Committee will hold a hearing on
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg March 29
Toxic Substances, Environmental Over-
the potential effect on industry competitive-
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg April 2
sight, Research and Development Subcommit-
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Governmental
TRIBAL RECOGNITION ISSUES
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
tee (Chmn Reid, D-Nev) of Senate Environ-
Affairs
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
ment and Public Works Committee will hold a
on pending legislation.
hearing on the regulation of lawn chemicals.
224-4751
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg March 28
Agenda:
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg March 28
S 381 Provide for federal recognition of the Mowa
DRUGS & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama
Field Hearing
S 1413 Settle all claims of the Aroostrook Band of
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
Micmacs resulting from the band's omission
Finance
tions (Chmn Nunn, D-Ga) of Senate Govern-
from the Maine Indian Claims Settlement
mental Affairs Committee will hold a field
S 1747 - Provide for the restoration of federal
224-4515
hearing on the effects of drugs and violence on
recognition of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
the criminal justice system.
S 1918 Provide for federal recognition of the Jena
SHORT-TERM STOCK TRADING
Band of Choctaws of Louisiana
9am Detroit, Mich. March 19
Senate Finance Committee (Chmn Bent-
sen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on proposals
to tax short-term gains realized on stock
INDIAN FORESTRY
HEALTH STATISTICS
trades. In addition to a general overview the
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Government Information and Regulation
hearing will include discussion of the Exces-
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
Subcommittee (Chmn Bingaman, D-NM) of
sive Churning and Speculation Act (S 1654).
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will
on legislation (S 1289) to improve the manage-
2pm SD-215 Dirksen Bldg March 21
ment of forests, woodlands, and the produc-
hold a hearing on the quality of U.S. health
tion of forest resources on Indian lands.
statistics.
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg March 20 &
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg April 19
April 6
FY91 BUDGET PROPOSALS
Witnesses scheduled:
Senate Finance Committee (Chmn Bent-
PANEL 1: James Mason asst secy of health, HHS
FEDERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
sen, D-Texas) will continue hearings on pro-
PANEL 2: John Mazzuchi principal dir for pro-
PROCESS
posals for spending cuts and proposed changes
fessional affairs and quality assurance, Defense
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
contained in the administration's fiscal 1991
Dept; James Heimbach - acting adminr, Human
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
budget.
Nutrition Information Service, Agriculture Dept;
on legislation (S 611 & S 912) to establish
Jan McDonald (tentative) - American Assn of
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg March 22
administrative procedures to determine the
School Adminrs
status of certain Indian groups.
PANEL 3: Manning Feinleib - dir, Natl Ctr for
Health Statistics, Ctrs for Disease Control;
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg April 23
Charles Stokes - interim dir, Missouri Dept of
Health
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
PENSION PLAN SIMPLIFICATION
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Private Retirement Plans and Oversight of
CIVIL SERVICE PAY REFORM
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will meet to con-
the Internal Revenue Service Subcommittee
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
sider pending business.
(Chmn Pryor, D-Ark) of Senate Finance Com-
(Chmn Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing on
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg April 30
mittee will hold a hearing on Internal Revenue
legislation (S 2274 - Federal Pay Comparabil-
Agenda:
Code rules governing private pension plans
ity Reform Act of 1990) to establish a federal
HEARING:
and discuss options for simplification.
pay system with locality-based adjustments.
S 1203 - Indian Economic Development Act
9:30am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg March 23
S 1650 - Indian Employment Opportunity Act of
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg March 21 &
1989
22
MARKUP:
S 143 - Indian Development Finance Act
OMB CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CORPORATE TAX SHORTFALL
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Senate Finance Committee (Chmn Bent-
(Chmn Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing on
NURSE SHORTAGES
sen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on the less-
proposed legislation to establish a position of
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
than-expected amount of revenue realized
chief financial officer in the Office of Manage-
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
from the corporate income tax. One of the
ment and Budget. Chairman Glenn believes
on nurse shortages in the Indian Health
goals of the 1986 tax revision was to shift some
that setting up such a position would increase
Service.
of the tax burden from individuals to corpora-
the accountability and improve the manage-
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg May 7
tions, but that has not happened. The hearing
ment of the federal government.
will explore possible explanations for the
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg March 27 &
TRIBAL LEADERS FORUM
shortfall.
28
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg March 29
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a tribal
leaders forum.
COMMERCE DEPT REORGANIZATION
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg May 9
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
SAFETY OF PENSIONS
(Chmn Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing on
FUTURE INITIATIVES
Senate Finance Committee (Chmn Bent-
legislation (S 1978) to reorganize the Com-
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
sen, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on Pension
merce Department into an Industry and Tech-
nology Department.
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
Benefit Guaranty Corporation insurance of
on initiatives for the 1990s.
retirement annuities provided by insurance
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg May 17
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg May 10
companies. Some pension plans do not pay
benefits directly to retirees; rather, the plan
buys an annuity from an insurance company
Indian Affairs
GRAVE PROTECTION/
CULTURAL PATRIMONY
and benefits are paid by the annuity. The
224-2251
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
hearing will focus on whether such annuities
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
have the same protection under the Employee
INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES
on legislation (S 1021) to protect Indian graves
Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) as
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
and burial grounds and the Native American
pension benefits paid directly by a pension
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
Repatriation of Cultural Patrimony Act (S
fund.
on Indian health facilities.
1980).
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg April 5
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg March 22
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg May 14
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Judiciary
SMALL BUSINESS TRADE WITH
SOVIET UNION & EASTERN EUROPE
HAWAIIAN HOMES
224-5225
Senate Small Business Committee (Chmn
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Bumpers, D-Ark) will hold a hearing on the
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing
JUDICIAL IMPEACHMENT
prospects for small business trade with the
on amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Com-
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
mission Act.
Constitution Subcommittee (Chmn Simon,
9:30am SR-428 Russell Bldg March 23
Time & Place TBA May 30
D-III) of Senate Judiciary Committee will hold
a hearing on legislation (SJ Res 232 and SJ
Res 233) proposing an amendment to the
SBA BUDGET
INDIAN LEGISLATION
Constitution on judicial impeachment.
Senate Small Business Committee (Chmn
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg March 21
Bumpers, D-Ark) will continue hearings on the
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) hold a hearing on
fiscal 1991 budget for the Small Business
pending legislation.
Administration (SBA).
2pm SR-485 Russell Bldg June 7
JUDICIARY CMTE BUSINESS
2:30 pm SR-428 Russell Bldg March 27
Agenda:
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chmn Biden,
S 2203 To settle certain claims of the Zuni Indian
D-Del) will meet to consider pending business.
Tribe
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg March 22
S 2075 - To improve the capability of Indian tribal
Note: See issue of Monday, March 12 for full
Veterans' Affairs
governments to regulate environmental quality
agenda.
S 1934 - To provide for the payment of fees for
224-9126
certain services provided to Indian housing
'GRAY MARKET REGULATION
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
committee (Chmn DeConcini, D-Ariz) of Sen-
(Chmn Cranston, D-Calif) will hold a hearing
CHILDREN'S PROTECTION/
ate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on
on legislation (S 1398 - Department of Veter-
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
legislation (S 626 - Trademark Protection Act)
ans Affairs Health Care Quality Assistance
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
to regulate the trade in "gray market" goods.
and Cost Effectiveness Act; S 1332 - Depart-
(Chmn Inouye, D-Hawaii) hold a hearing on
2pm SD-226 Dirksen Bldg April 4
ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities
children's protective services and alcohol and
Realignment Act) to provide for the realign-
substance abuse; and Trust Counsel proposals.
ment and major mission changes of medical
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg June 12
facilities of the Veterans Affairs Department
(VA).
Small Business
9:30am SR-418 Russell Bldg March 28
224-5175
Intelligence
VETERANS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Joint Hearings
224-1700
Senate Small Business Committee (Co-
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
chmn Bumpers, D-Ark & Boschwitz, R-Minn)
(Chmn Cranston, D-Calif) and House Veter-
INTELLIGENCE MATTERS
will hold a hearing to examine the problems
ans'. Affairs Committee (Chmn Montgomery,
Senate Intelligence Committee (Chmn Bo-
small businesses are having complying with
D-Miss) will hold joint hearings to receive the
ren, D-Okla) will hold a closed hearing on
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
legislative agendas of veterans' groups.
intelligence matters.
regulations regarding underground storage
9:00am SH-216 Hart Bldg April 18
2pm SH-219 Hart Bldg closed March 20 &
tanks.
Agenda: Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS,
22
9:30am SR-428A Russell Bldg March 21
and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association
House Committees Future Listings
Aging
Agriculture
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg March 20 & 21
Agenda:
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March 20: Federal crop insurance
March 21: Federal crop insurance
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
Note: The hearing on March 15 is a joint hearing
AMENDMENTS
IRRIGATION WATER
with the House Agriculture Department Opera-
Human Services Subcommittee (Chmn
Wheat, Soybeans and Feed Grains Sub-
tions Subcommittee.
Downey, D-NY) of House Select Aging Com-
committee (Chmn Glickman, D-Kan) of House
mittee will hold a hearing to review the imple-
Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on
mentation of the Older Americans Act Amend-
legislation (HR 2386) to establish eligibility
ments of 1987.
requirements for agricultural commodity price
9:30am B-318 Rayburn Bldg March 27
support programs with respect to the delivery
of irrigation water.
1990 FARM BILL
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY
2pm 1300 Longworth Bldg March 19
Subcommittee Markup
INCOME PROGRAM
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommit-
Joint Hearing
tee (Chmn Stenholm, D-Texas) of House Agri-
The full committee (Chmn Roybal, D-
1990 FARM BILL
culture Committee will mark up the 1990 farm
Calif) and Retirement, Income and Employ-
Subcommittee Hearings
bill (HR 3950 - Food and Agricultural Re-
ment Subcommittee (Acting Chmn Hughes,
Conservation, Credit and Rural Develop-
sources Act of 1990). HR 3950 will serve as a
D-N.J.) of House Select Aging Committee will
ment Subcommittee (Chmn English, D-Okla)
vehicle for the panel's deliberations on re-
hold a joint hearing on the nature and extent
of House Agriculture Committee will continue
authorization of farm programs.
of information and assistance provided by the
hearings on the 1990 farm bill (HR 3950 -
9:30am 1302 Longworth Bldg March 20, 21,
Social Security Administration and other
Food and Agricultural Resources Act of 1990).
22 & 27
organizations about the Supplemental Secu-
HR 3950 will serve as a vehicle for the panel's
Agenda:
rity Income program.
deliberations on reauthorization of farm
March 20, 21 & 22: Livestock, dairy and poultry.
March 27: Product promotion proposals
10am room TBA April 5
programs.
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House continued.
Appropriations
March 22
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg March
1990 FARM BILL
225-2771
27, 28 & 29
Subcommittee Markup
10am & 1:30pm H-405 Capitol Bldg closed
Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations
FY91 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
April 3
and Nutrition Subcommittee (Chmn Hatcher,
Subcommittee Hearings
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg April 4,
D-Ga) of House Agriculture Committee will
Rural Development, Agriculture and Re-
5, 18, 19 & 24
mark up the 1990 farm bill (HR 3950 - Food
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chmn Whitten,
10am (open) & 1:30pm (closed) H-140 Capi-
and Agricultural Resources Act of 1990). HR
D-Miss) of House Appropriations Committee
tol Bldg April 25
3950 will serve as a vehicle for the panel's
will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropria-
10am H-140 Capitol Bldg April 26, May 1
deliberations on reauthorization of farm
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
programs.
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg March 19, 20, 21
March 20:
9:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg March 22
& 22
10am: Reserve enlisted personnel issues
Agenda: Nutrition title
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
1:30pm: Army aircraft procurement
March 22:
March 19: Fed Crop Insurance Corp
March 20: Fed Grain Inspection Service; Agricul-
10am: Navy RDT&E
tural Marketing Service; Agricultural Cooper-
1:30pm: Drug interdiction
1990 FARM BILL
March 27:
ative Service
Subcommittee Markup
March 21: Rural Electrification Admin
10am: Recruiting issues
Tobacco and Peanuts Subcommittee
Ofc of the Gen Counsel: Alan Charles Raul - gen
1:30pm: Navy weapons and other procurement
(Chmn Rose, D-NC) of House Agriculture
March 28:
counsel
Committee will mark up the 1990 farm bill
Ofc of Public Affairs: Paul Kindinger, dir
10am: Army missile and other procurement
(HR 3950 - Food and Agricultural Resources
March 22: Commodity Futures Trading Commn
1:30pm: Army, Navy & Marine Corps operations &
maintenance
Act of 1990). HR 3950 will serve as a vehicle
March 29.
for the panel's deliberations on reauthoriza-
10am: Defense agencies RDT&E
tion of farm programs.
FY91 COMMERCE, STATE,
1:30pm: Army weapons & tracked combat vehicles
1pm 1302 Longworth Bldg March 27
JUSTICE APPROPS
April 3: Intelligence
Agenda: Peanut title
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary
April 4:
and Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chmn
10am: Army ammunition
Smith, D-Iowa) of House Appropriations
1:30pm: Guard & reserve
1990 FARM BILL
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1991
April 5:
Subcommittee Markup
appropriations for programs under its
10am: Automatic data processing
1:30pm: Air Force missiles and other procurement
Wheat, Soybeans and Feed Grains Sub-
jurisdiction.
April 18:
committee (Chmn Glickman, D-Kan) of House
1:30pm H-310 Capitol Bldg March 19
10am: Air Force RDT&E
Agriculture Committee will mark up the 1990
10am & 2pm H-310 Capitol Bldg March 20
1:30pm: Air Force & defense agencies operations &
farm bill (HR 3950 - Food and Agricultural
10am & 1:30pm H-310 Capitol Bldg March
maintenance
Resources Act of 1990). HR 3950 will serve as
21
April 19: Special programs
a vehicle for the panel's deliberations on re-
10am H-310 Capitol Bldg March 21
April 24:
authorization of farm programs.
10am H-310 Capitol Bldg March 22
10am: Air Force aircraft procurement
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg March 27 & 29
Witnesses scheduled:
1:30pm: Chemical weapons & demilitarization
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg April 3, 4 & 5
March 19: Justice Dept:
April 25:
Fed Prison System: Michael Quinlan dir
10am: Shipbuilding and conversion, Navy and
overhauls
US Parole Commn: Benjamin Baer - chmn
1990 FARM BILL
March 20: State Dept:
1:30pm: Intelligence
Subcommittee Markup
10am: Acquisitions & maintainance of buildings;
April 26: Strategic defense initiative
protection of foreign missions: Ivan Selin - under
May 1: Public witnesses
Conservation, Credit and Rural Develop-
secy of state
ment Subcommittee (Chmn English, D-Okla)
Contributions to internatl orgs: John Bolton - asst
FY91 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPS
of House Agriculture Committee will mark up
secy of state for internatl organization affs
Subcommittee Hearings
the 1990 farm bill (HR 3950 - Food and
2pm: Internatl Boundary & Water Commn:
Energy and Water Development Sub-
Agricultural Resources Act of 1990). HR 3950
Commnr Gunaji
committee (Chmn Bevill, D-Ala) of House
will serve as a vehicle for the panel's delibera-
American Sections Internatl Commn: Commnr
tions on reauthorization of farm programs.
Moore
Appropriations Committee will hold hearings
US Bilateral Science & Technology; Internatl Fish-
on fiscal 1991 appropriations for programs
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg March 28
eries Commn; Fisherman's Guarantee Fund: Asst
under its jurisdiction.
Agenda: Federal crop insurance
Secy Bernthal
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg March 19
March 21:
10am 2362 Rayburn Bldg March 20, 21 &
1990 FARM BILL
10am: Justice Dept:
22
Subcommittee Markup
Immigration & Naturalization Service: Gene
10am & 2pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg March 27,
Cotton, Rice and Sugar Subcommittee
McNary
28 & 29, April 3
(Chmn Huckaby, D-La) of House Agriculture
Inspector Gen: Anthony Moscato inspector gen
9:30am & 2pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg April 4
Committee will mark up the 1990 farm bill
1:30pm: Small Business Admin: Susan Engleiter -
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
adminr
(HR 3950 - Food and Agricultural Resources
Commn on Agricultural Workers: Henry Vauss
Act of 1990). HR 3950 will serve as a vehicle
ENERGY DEPT
chmn
for the panel's deliberations on reauthoriza-
Commn for Preservation of America's Heritage
March 19: Fed Energy Regulatory Commn
tion of farm programs.
Abroad
March 20: Power marketing admins
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg March 28
March 22: Ofc of Justice Prgms: Clifford White
Agenda: Cotton, rice and sugar titles
dpty asst atty gen
March 21: Nuclear Regulatory Commn
March 22: Superconducting Supercollider
March 27, 28 & 29, April 3 & 4: Congressional &
1990 FARM BILL
public witnesses
Subcommittee Markup
FY91 DEFENSE APPROPS
Department Operations, Research and For-
Subcommittee Hearings
FY90 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPS
FOREIGN OPS
eign Agriculture Subcommittee (Chmn Brown,
Defense Subcommittee (Chmn Murtha, D-
D-Calif) of House Agriculture Committee will
Pa) of House Appropriations Committee will
Subcommittee Hearings
mark up the 1990 farm bill (HR 3950 Food
hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropriations for
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
and Agricultural Resources Act of 1990). HR
programs under its jurisdiction.
Obey, D-Wis) of House Appropriations Com-
3950 will serve as a vehicle for the panel's
Note: The following schedule is tentative.
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1990 supple-
deliberations on reauthorization of farm
10am (open) & 1:30pm (closed) H-405 Capi-
mental appropriations for programs under its
jurisdiction.
programs.
tol Bldg March 20
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg March 29
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg closed
2pm 2360 Rayburn Bldg March 19
Agenda: Panama, Nicaragua & refugee programs
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April 24: Interior secy
FY91 MIL CON APPROPS
April 25: Energy secy
Subcommittee Hearings
FY91 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
April 26: Natl Endowment for the Arts
Military Construction Subcommittee
Subcommittee Hearings
April 27: Energy Dept: Conservation pgms
April 30: Indian Health Service
(Chmn Hefner, D-NC) of House Appropria-
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chmn
May 1: Natl Endowment for the Humanities
tions Committee will hold hearings on fiscal
Obey, D-Wis) of House Appropriations Com-
May 2: Forest Service
1991 appropriations for programs under its
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appro-
May 3: Outside witnesses: NEA/NEH/IMS
jurisdiction.
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
May 4: Trust Territories
9:30am B-300 Rayburn Bldg March 21, 22,
10am Room TBA March 21, 22, 28 & 29,
May 7: Bureau of Land Mgmt
28 & 29
April 3 & 4
May 8: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
May 9: Woodrow Wilson, Holocaust
March 21: Guard and reserve military construc-
March: 21: Strengthening US opportunities: out-
May 10: Members of Congress
tion: John Rosamond dpty asst secy of defense;
side experts; Agency for Internatl Development;
Brig Gen William Navas dpty dir, Army Natl
trade & development program; OPIC; Export-
Guard; Brig Gen Roger Bultman dpty chief,
Import Bank
FY91 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
Army Reserve; Rear Adm Wallace Guthrie dpty
March: 22: Panama; El Salvador; Nicaraguan
Subcommittee Hearings
dir, Naval Reserve; Brig Gen Wayne Adams dir,
contras; Western Hemisphere issues: State Dept;
Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu-
Facilities & Services Div, Marine Corps; Brig
Defense Dept; Agency for Internatl Develop-
Gen John Closner III - dpty chief, Air Force
cation and Related Agencies Subcommittee
ment; Bureau of Internatl Narcotics
Reserve; Brig Gen Donald Shepperd dpty dir,
March: 28: Attacking problems of children: UNI-
(Chmn Natcher, D-Ky) of House Appropria-
Air Force Natl Guard
CEF; Agency for Internatl Development; disaster
tions Committee will hold hearings on fiscal
March 22: Quality of life in the military: Army Sgt
assistance
1991 appropriations for programs under its
Maj Julius Gates; Master Chief Petty Officer
Internatl refugee issues: State Dept Refugee Bu-
jurisdiction.
Duane Bushey - Navy; Sgt Maj David Sommers
reau; UN refugee programs; US Cmte on Refu-
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 19
Marine Corps; Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 20
James Binnicker
gees
March: 29. Misuse of foreign aid funds: Defense
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 21
March 28: Family housing: Robert Stone dpty
Dept inspector gen; Agency for Internatl Devel-
asst secy of defense for installations; Rear Adm
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 22
opment inspector gen; Defense Audit Service;
David Bottorff - commander, Naval Facilities
GAO
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 26
Engineering Command; Brig Gen Wayne Adams
April: 3: Environmental issues: State Dept; outside
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 27,
- dir, Facilities & Services Div, Marine Corps;
witnesses; Agency for Internatl Development;
28 & 29
Maj Gen Peter Offringa asst chief of Army
Treasury Dept; UN Environmental Program
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg April 2
engineers; Major Gen Joseph Ahearn dir, Air
April: 4: Congressional & outside witnesses
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg April 3
Force Engineering Services
March 29. Outside witnesses
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg April 4
Time & room TBA April 5
FY91 INTERIOR APPROPS
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg April 18, 19, 23,
Subcommittee Hearings
FY91 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
24, 25, 26 & 30
Interior Subcommittee (Chmn Yates, D-
Subcommittee Hearings
III) of House Appropriations Committee will
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropriations for
committee (Chmn Lehman, D-Fla) of House
HEALTH & HUMAN
programs under its jurisdiction.
Appropriations Committee will hold hearings
SERVICES DEPT
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg March 20
on fiscal 1991 appropriations for programs
March 19: Natl Inst on Deafness & Other Commu-
1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building March 21
under its jurisdiction.
nication Disorders; Div of Research Resources;
& 27
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg March 20,
Natl Library of Medicine
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg March 28
21, 22, 27 & 28, April 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 20, 24,
March 20:
25 & 26
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg March
10am: Natl Ctr for Nursing Research; Natl Ctr for
29
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Human Genome Research; J E Fogarty Ctr
March 20: Washington Metropolitan Transit Au-
1pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg April 2
2pm: Natl Inst of Child Health & Human Develop-
thority; Urban Mass Transportation Admin
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building
ment; Ofc of the Dir/Bldgs & Facilities
March 21: Fed Railroad Admin
April 3, 4, 5, 18, 19,
March 21:
March 22: Fed Railroad Admin; Amtrak
1pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg April 23
2pm: Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Mental Health Admin
March 27: FY90 supplemental approps
(includes St Elizabeths Hospital)
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building
March 28: Fed Highway Admin
March 22:
April 24, 25, 26 & 27
April 3: Urban Mass Transportation Admin
10am: Ctrs for Disease Control
1pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg April 30
April 4: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Admin
2pm: Health Care Financing Admin
April 18: General Accounting Ofc; Federal Avia-
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building
March 26: Social Security Admin
tion Admin
May 1, 2, 3 & 4
March 27:
April 19: Fed Aviation Admin
1pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg May 7
10am: Family Support Admin
April 20: Ofc of the secy
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building
2pm: Asst secy for human development (includes
April 24, 25 & 26: Public witnesses
May 8
Family Social Services)
March 28:
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg May 9
10am: Departmental Mgmt (all accounts)
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Building
2pm: TBA
FY91 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
May 10
Subcommittee Hearings
Agenda:
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
March 20: Energy Dept: Energy Information
March 29:
ernment Subcommittee (Chmn Roybal, D-
Admin; Economic Regulatory Admin; Emergency
10am: ACTION; Fed Mine Safety & Health Re-
Calif) of House Appropriations Committee
Prepareness; Ofc of Hearings & Appeals
view Commn
March 21: Ofc of Surface Mining
will hold hearings on fiscal 1991 appropria-
2pm: Corp for Public Broadcasting; Natl Council
March 27: Ofc of the Interior Secy: Inspector Gen;
on Disability
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
Solicitor; Construction Mgmt
April 2: Soldiers' & Airmen's Home; Natl Commn
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg March 20, 21, 22,
March 28: Inst of American Indian Art; Natl
on Libraries & Information Science/White House
27, 28 & 29, April 2 & 4
Capital Planning Commn; Indian Education
Conf on Libraries; Natl Labor Relations Bd
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
March 29: Energy Dept: Fossil Energy; Naval
April 3:
March 20: Natl Drug Control Policy:
Petroleum Reserves; Strategic Petroleum Re-
10am: Natl Commn on AIDS; National Mediation
Special Forfeiture Fund:
serve; Clean Coal Technology
Bd; Occupational Safety & Health Review
March 21: White House Ofc; Ofc of Admin; Com-
April 2: FDR Memorial Commn; Commn of Fine
Commn
pensation of President; Official Residence of the
Arts; Natl Gallery of Art
2pm: Physician Payment Review Commn; Prospec-
Vice President; Special Assistance; unanticipated
April 3: Fish & Wildlife Service
tive Payment Assessment Commn; Fed Media-
needs
April 4: Minerals Mgmt Service
tion & Conciliation Service
March 22: Ofc of Fed Procurement Policy; Exec
April 5: Geological Survey
April 4: Railroad Retirement Bd; Railroad Retire-
Residence at the White House; Advisory Commn
April 18: Smithsonian Inst
ment Bd Inspector Gen; US Inst for Peace
on Intergovtl Relations
April 19. Natl Park Service
April 5: TBA
March 27: Ofc of Personnel Mgmt
April 23: Navajo-Hopi Relocation Commn
April 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 30: public witnesses
March 28: Ofc of Policy Development; Natl Secu-
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CENTRUST SAVINGS
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO DC
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Subcommittee Hearing and Markup
rity Council; Natl Critical Materials Council
Committee (Chmn Gonzalez, D-Texas) will
Fiscal Affairs and Health Subcommittee
March 29: Ofc of Economic Advisers; Ofc of Govt
hold a hearing on the failure of Centrust
(Chmn Fauntroy, D-DC) of House District of
Ethics
Savings of Florida.
Columbia Committee will hold a hearing and
April 2: Outside witnesses
Time TBA 2128 Rayburn Bldg March 26
mark up legislation (HR 3293) to establish a
April 4: Ofc of Mgmt & Budget
uniform and equitable method to determine
the annual federal payment to the District of
THRIFT BAILOUT OVERSIGHT
Columbia.
FY91 VA, HUD APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
Time TBA 1310A Longworth Bldg date
Subcommittee Hearings
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
TBA
VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Sub-
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chmn An-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
committee (Chmn Traxler, D-Mich) of House
nunzio, D-III) of House Banking, Finance and
Nov 21.
Appropriations Committee will hold hearings
Urban Affairs Committee will continue over-
on fiscal 1991 appropriations for programs
sight hearings on the Financial Institutions
under its jurisdiction.
Recovery, Reform and Enforcement Act (PL
DC TAX EXEMPTION
10am & 2pm 2360 Rayburn Bldg March 20
House District of Columbia Committee
101-73). The hearings will include consider-
10am & 2pm H-143 Capitol Bldg March 21
ation of proposals to abolish the Office of
(Chmn Dellums, D-Calif) will hold a hearing
& 22
Thrift Supervision (OTS), which was created
on legislation (HR 3590) to exempt from the
10am H-143 Capitol Bldg March 27 & 28,
by the act.
DC income tax the spouses and minor children
April 3, 4, 5, 24 & 25
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg March 27, 28 &
of elective officers of the U.S. government and
10am & 2pm H-143 Capitol Bldg April 26
29
the spouses and minor children of employees
10am H-143 Capitol Bldg May 1, 2 & 3
on the staffs of elected officials in the legisla-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
tive branch of the U.S. government if the
March 20 & 21: NASA
March 22:
THRIFT BAILOUT OVERSIGHT
employee is a bona fide resident of the state of
10am: Natl Space Council
Field Hearings
residence of the elected officer.
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Time TBA 1310A Longworth Bldg date
2pm: NASA
Committee (Chmn Gonzalez, D-Texas) will
TBA
March 27 & 28: Fed Emergency Mgmt Agency
April 3, 4 & 5: Dept of Housing & Urban Develop-
hold field hearings to examine how effective
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Nov 14.
ment
the federal law enforcement community has
April 24 & 25: Environmental Protection Agency
been in prosecuting those who committed ille-
April 26:
10am: Council on Environmental Quality
gal activities in connection with the nation's
2pm: Environmental Protection Agency; Natl Inst
savings and loans.
Education &
of Bldg Sciences; Neighborhood Reinvestment
Time and hearing sites TBA Dallas, Texas
Corp; Natl Credit Union Admin
April 11 & 12
May 1, 2 & 3: Congressional & public witnesses
Labor
225-4527
Armed Services
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Children, Youth &
Joint Hearing
225-4151
House Education and Labor Committee
Families
(Chmn Hawkins, D-Calif) and Civil and Con-
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
stitutional Rights Subcommittee (Edwards, D-
EDUCATION
226-7660
Calif) of House Judiciary Committee will hold
Military Education Panel (Chmn Skelton,
a joint hearing on legislation (HR 4000) to
HEALTH OF CHILDREN
D-Mo) of House Armed Services Committee
amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore
will hold a hearing on how the senior profes-
House Select Children, Youth, and Fam-
and strengthen civil rights laws that ban
sional military education schools in each mili-
ilies Committee (Chmn Miller, D-Calif) will
discrimination in employment.
tary department are implementing the panel's
hold a hearing on the health of children,
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg March 20
recommendations on education in strategy.
focusing particularly on the findings of the
Time and room TBA Date TBA
Conference on Cross-National Comparisons of
Witnesses scheduled: Adm Ronald Kurth - pres,
Child Health, which has studied health prob-
ARTS & HUMANITIES ACT
Naval War College; Maj Gen David Reed - com-
lems affecting children in developed nations,
Postsecondary Education Subcommittee
mandant, Air War College; Maj Gen Paul Gerjan
including immunization, childhood injuries,
(Chmn Williams, D-Mont) of House Educa-
commandant, Army War College
and chronic illness.
tion and Labor Committee will hold a hearing
9:30am 2322 Rayburn Bldg March 20
on the reauthorization of the Arts and Hu-
manities Act.
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg March 21
Witnesses scheduled:
PANEL 1: John Frohnmayer chmn, Natl Endow-
Banking, Finance
District of
ment for the Arts
PANEL 2: Tom Rush - folksinger; Larry
& Urban Affairs
Columbia
McMurtry - author; Gordon Davidson theatre
dir, American Arts Alliance; Ron Silver actor;
rep of Natl Assn of Artists Org
225-4247
225-4457
PANEL 3: Gerald Blatherwick chmn, American
Council on the Arts; Dan Monroe pres, Oregon
BANK POWERS
DC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Art Inst; Fred Lazarus pres, Maryland Inst
General Oversight and Investigations Sub-
Fiscal Affairs and Health Subcommittee
College of Art; Kathryn Martin dean, College of
committee (Chmn Hubbard, D-Ky) of House
(Chmn Fauntroy, D-DC) of House District of
Fine Arts, Wayne State Univ, Detroit, Mich; rep
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Commit-
Columbia Committee will hold a hearing on
of Natl Assn of State Arts Agencies
tee will hold a hearing on the activities of the
DC mental health facilities and legislation.
securities affiliates of bank holding companies.
9am 1310A Longworth Bldg March 27
The General Accounting Office (GAO) will
Agenda:
JOBS BILLS MARKUP
provide a report on how bank securities opera-
1) Present state of the implementation of PL 98-
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
tions have affected the risk level of holding
621, the "Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District
(Chmn Martinez, D-Calif) of House Education
companies.
of Columbia Mental Health Services Act"
and Labor Committee will mark up legislation
2pm 2128 Rayburn Bldg March 19
2) Draft legislation titled "D.C. Mental Health
(HR 3069 Displaced Homemakers Employ-
Program Assistance Act of 1990"
ment & Family Self Sufficiency Act) to estab-
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House continued
years 1991 through 1994 to carry out the Head
PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOOD
Start Act, the Follow Through Act, the Com-
Subcommittee Markup
lish an employment training program for dis-
munity Services Block Grant Act, and the
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of
tee (Chmn Waxman, D-Calif) of House Energy
placed homemakers.
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg March 22
1981, and for other purposes.
and Commerce Committee will mark up legis-
Time & room TBA March 29
lation (HR 1725 - Food Safety Amendments)
to regulate pesticide chemical residues in food.
Time & room TBA date TBA
CONTRACTING REGULATION
Labor Standards Subcommittee (Chmn
TRIBALLY CONTROLLED
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Murphy, D-Pa) of House Education and Labor
Committee will hold a hearing on the General
Field Hearing
Services Administration and on the Service
Postsecondary Education Subcommittee
Foreign Affairs
Contract Act concerning proposed contracting
(Chmn Williams, D-Mont) of House Educa-
225-5021
tion and Labor Committee will hold a field
regulation changes.
10am 2261 Rayburn Bldg March 22
hearing on the Tribally Controlled Commu-
FY91 BILATERAL AID
Witnesses scheduled:
nity College Assistance Act.
PANEL 1: Richard Cordtz internatl secy trea-
Time TBA Pablo, Mont April 12
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chmn
Fascell, D-Fla) will hold a hearing on the
surer, Service Employees Internatl Union
PANEL 2: Richard Austin acting adminr, Gen-
president's fiscal 1991 authorization request
eral Services Admin
for bilateral development and economic assis-
PANEL 3: Rudy Oswald dir of economic research,
AFL-CIO; Lou Elesie Laborer's Internatl Union
Energy &
tance program.
10am 2172 Rayburn Bldg March 20
of North America, AFL-CIO
PANEL 4: Richard Rowe - Natl Assn of Govt
Commerce
Witness scheduled: Mark Edelman acting
adminr, Agency for Internatl Development
Service Contractors, Austin, Texas
225-2927
TAKEOVER PROVISIONS
EDUCATION OF
Government
THE HANDICAPPED
Commerce, Consumer Protection and
Field Hearing
Competitiveness Subcommittee (Chmn Wal-
gren, D-Pa) of House Energy and Commerce
Operations
Select Education Subcommittee (Chmn
Owens, D-Utah) of House Education and La-
Committee will hold a hearing on the national
225-5051
bor Committee will hold a field hearing on the
security takeover provisions of the 1988 Omni-
bus Trade Act.
reauthorization of discretionary programs un-
TEXAS AIR PENSION PLAN
der the education of the handicapped act.
9:30 2237 Rayburn Bldg March 19
Employment and Housing Subcommittee
Time & site TBA, New York City March 26
(Chmn Lantos, D-Calif) of House Government
Operations Committee will hold a hearing on
BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER
the pension plan for employees of Texas Air
CONTROL & PREVENTION
OLDER WORKER'S PROTECTION
Corp.
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
Full Committee Markup
9:30am 2203 Rayburn Bldg March 26
House Education and Labor Committee
tee (Chmn Waxman, D-Calif) of House Energy
(Chmn Hawkins, D-Calif) will mark up legisla-
and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing
tion (HR 3200) to clarify the protections given
on legislation (HR 4222) to establish a pro-
to older individuals in regard to employee
gram of grants for the prevention and control
Interior &
of breast and cervical cancer.
benefit plans.
10am Room TBA March 19
Time & room TBA March 27
Insular Affairs
225-2761
DISABILITIES PREVENTION
ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
Health and Safety Subcommittee (Chmn
FISH & WILDLIFE
Gaydos, D-Pa) of House Education and Labor
tee (Chmn Waxman, D-Calif) of House Energy
Mining and Natural Resources Sub-
and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing
Committee will hold a hearing on asbestos
committee (Chmn Rahall, D-WVa) of House
on legislation (HR 4039) to establish a pro-
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
removal.
Time & room TBA March 27 & April 3
gram for the prevention of disabilities.
hold a hearing on a bill (HR 544) to establish a
2pm Room TBA March 19
state fish and wildlife assistance fund.
9:45am 1310 Longworth Bldg March 20
INSURANCE COMPANY
EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
INSOLVENCY ISSUES
Subcommittee Markup
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
FEDERAL TIMBER EXPORTS
Education Subcommittee (Chmn Hawkins, D-
tee (Chmn Dingell, D-Mich) of House Energy
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
and Commerce Committee will hold hearings
Calif) of House Education and Labor Commit-
committee (Chmn Vento, D-Minn) of House
tee will mark up legislation (HR 1675) to
on insurance company insolvency issues.
Interior and Insular Affairs, Committee will
promote excellence in American education by
11am 2123 Rayburn Bldg March 19
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 1037, 1552
recognizing and rewarding schools, teachers,
and 3827) to prohibit the sale for export of
OIL RESERVES
and students for their outstanding achieve-
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chmn
unprocessed timber from certain federal lands
ments; enhancing parental choice; and encour-
Sharp, D-Ind) of House Energy and Com-
and on legislation (HR 3828) to authorize
aging the study of science, mathematics, and
merce Committee will hold a hearing on legis-
states to prohibit such sales.
engineering, and for other purposes.
lation (HR 3193) to extend Title I of the
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg March 20
Time & room TBA March 28
Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
The bill would give the president increased
flexibility in using oil destined for, or con-
HUMAN RESOURCES
tained in, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to
INTERIOR COMMITTEE BUSINESS
REAUTHORIZATION
respond to oil shortages. It also would create
Full Committee Markup
Subcommittee Markup
regional reserves of fuel oil, diesel fuel, pro-
House Interior and Insular Affairs Com-
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chmn
pane and other refined products to protect
mittee (Chmn Udall, D-Ariz) will meet to
Kildee, D-Mich) of House Education and La-
consumers from oil price increases or oil short-
consider pending business.
bor Committee will mark up legislation (HR
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg March 21 &
ages.
4151) to authorize appropriations for fiscal
Time and room TBA date TBA
28
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House continued.
INDIAN TREATIES
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Merchant Marine
NATIONAL PARKS
Administrative Law and Government Rela-
BOUNDARY CHANGES
tions Subcommittee (Chmn Frank, D-Mass) of
& Fisheries
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hear-
225-4047
committee (Chmn Vento, D-Minn) of House
ing on legislation (HR 4033) to establish on
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Office of Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution.
CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 3383) to
10:30am B352 Rayburn Bldg March 21
MARINE WATERS
authorize the National Park Service to con-
Joint Hearing
duct a study of park system boundaries.
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg March 22
CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES
tee (Chmn Foglietta, D-Pa) and Oceanography
Crime Subcommittee (Chmn Hughes, D-
and Great Lakes Subcommittee (Chmn
NJ) of House Judiciary Committee will hold a
Hertel, D-Mich) of House Merchant Marine
EXXON VALDEZ
hearing on legislation (HR 4158) to authorize
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing
CLEANUP STATUS
grants for state and local governments to pro-
on contaminated sediment in navigable ma-
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
vide alternatives to traditional modes of incar-
rine waters and harbors.
sources Subcommittee (Chmn Miller, D-Calif)
ceration.
1:30pm Room TBA March 20
of House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
1pm 2226 Rayburn Bldg March 21
Witnesses scheduled: Kenneth Kamlet chmn,
tee will hold a hearing on the status of the
Cmte on Contaminated Marine Sediments of the
cleanup and assessment of damage of the
Marine Bd, Natl Research Council; William
Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William
Matuszeski - special asst to the asst adminr for
Sound.
IMMIGRATION REVISION
water, EPA; David Barrows - asst for regulatory
9:45am Room TBA March 22
Subcommittee Markup
prgms, Army Ofc of Civil Works; Erik Stromberg
pres, American Assoc of Port Authorities; Beth
Immigration, Refugees and International
Millemann exec dir, Coast Alliance
Law Subcommittee (Chmn Morrison, D-Conn)
INDIAN MENTAL HEALTH
of House Judiciary Committeee will mark up
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
the Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1990,
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY
House Interior and Insular Affairs Com-
draft legislation to amend the Immigration
FY91 AUTHORIZATION
mittee (Chmn Udall, D-Ariz) will hold a hear-
and Nationality Act to change the preference
Subcommittee Hearing & Markup
ing on legislation (S 1270) to provide an Indian
system for admission of immigrants to the
Panama Canal and Outer Continental
mental health demonstration program.
U.S.
Shelf Subcommittee (Chmn Dyson, D-Md) of
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg March 29
9am 2237 Rayburn Bldg March 21
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com-
mittee will hold a hearing on and mark up the
authorization of the Panama Canal Commis-
SCENIC RIVERS
sion Authority.
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
FBI AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg March 20
committee (Chmn Vento, D-Minn) of House
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
hold a hearing on legislation (HR 761, HR
committee (Chmn Edwards, D-Calif) of House
MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS
1673, HR 3823 and S 280) to make changes in
Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on
the designations of scenic rivers.
FBI affirmative action and equal employment
MARKUP
10am room TBA March 29
opportunity programs.
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chmn
9:30am 2237 Rayburn Bldg March 22
Jones, D-NC) of House Merchant Marine and
Fisheries Committee will meet to consider
INDIAN WATER RIGHTS
pending business.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Com-
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg March 21
Agenda:
mittee (Chmn Udall, D-Ariz) will hold a hear-
STEROID ABUSE
HR 4009 - Federal Maritime Commission fiscal
ing on proposed legislation (HR - ) to autho-
Crime Subcommittee (Chmn Hughes, D-
1991 authorization
rize the secretary of the interior to acquire
NJ) of House Judiciary Committee will hold a
HR 4205 - Maritime Administration fiscal 1991
certain water rights for the settlement of In-
hearing the abuse of steroids by amateur and
authorization
dian water rights claims in Arizona.
professional athletes.
Legislation to waive various documentation laws:
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg March 29
10am 2226 Rayburn Bldg March 22
HR 3227; HR 3476; HR 3609; HR 3728; HR 3846;
HR 4008; HR 4029; HR 4128; HR 4276
ALASKA PIPELINE CORROSION
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
DELAWARE RIVER PORTS
ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
sources Subcommittee (Chmn Miller, D-Calif)
Subcommittee Markup
Field Hearing
of House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Crimminal Justice Subcommittee (Chmn
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
tee will hold a hearing regarding pipeline cor-
Schumer, D-NY) of House Judiciary Commit-
tee (Chmn Foglietta, D-Pa) of House Mer-
rosion and environmental issues related to the
chant Marine and Fisheries Committee will
tee will mark up the Environmental Crimes
operation of the Alaska Pipeline. 9:45am
Act of 1989 (HR 3641).
hold a field hearing on port governance and
Room TBA March 29
10am B-352 Rayburn Bldg March 22
management, including unification of the Del-
aware River ports.
Judiciary
9:30am Philadelphia, Pa March 26
225-3951
WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
OVERSIGHT
Joint Hearing
Administrative Law and Governmental Re-
FY91 BUDGET
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
lations Subcommittee (Chmn Frank, D-Mass)
COAST GUARD
committee (Edwards, D-Calif) of House Judi-
of House Judiciary Committee will hold an
ciary Committee and House Education and
oversight hearing on 1986 amendments to the
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommit-
Labor Committee (Chmn Hawkins, D-Calif)
tee (Chmn Tauzin, D-La) of House Merchant
False Claims Act that increased protections
will hold a joint hearing on legislation (HR
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
for "whistleblowers" - government employ-
4000) to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to
ees who report instances of abuse. The hearing
hearing on the fiscal 1991 budget for the Coast
Guard.
restore and strengthen civil rights laws that
will focus on implementation of the new
ban discrimination in employment.
whistleblower protections.
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg March 28
Witnesses scheduled: Adm Paul Yost Jr com-
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg March 20
Time TBA 2226 Rayburn Bldg Date TBA
mandant, US Coast Guard
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House continued.
Science, Space &
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
ENERGY DEPT
CRUISE SHIP SAFETY
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chmn
Technology
Transportation, Aviation and Materials
Subcommittee (Chmn Torricelli, D-NJ) of
Jones, D-NC) of House Merchant Marine and
225-6371
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
mittee will hold a hearing on oversight of
cruise ship safety.
ENERGY DEPT AUTHORIZATION
Department of Energy transportation
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg March 29
BASIC ENERGY SCIENCES
programs.
Energy, Research and Development Sub-
2pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 27
committee (Chmn Lloyd, D-Tenn) of House
VESSEL DOCUMENTATION
Science, Space and Technology Committee
WAIVER REQUESTS
METRIC IMPLEMENTATION
will hold a hearing on the fiscal 1991 authori-
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chmn
zation for basic energy science programs of the
Science, Research and Technology Sub-
Jones, D-NC) of House Merchant Marine and
Energy Dept.
committee (Chmn Valentine, D-NC) of House
Fisheries Committee will mark up legislation
1:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg March 20
Science, Space and Technology Committee
(HR 3227, 3476, 3609, 3728, 3846 4008 4029
will hold a hearing on implementation of the
and ) to waive vessel documentation laws.
metric system.
Time & room TBA date TBA
NOAA AUTHORIZATION
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 28
Natural Resources, Agriculture Research
and Environment Subcommittee (Chmn
Scheuer, D-NY) of House Science, Space and
ENERGY DEPT AUTHORIZATION
SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Technology Committee will hold a hearing on
Natural Resources, Agriculture Research
Joint Hearing
the fiscal 1991 authorization for the National
and Environment Subcommittee (Chmn
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Scheuer, D-NY) of House Science, Space and
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
tee (Chmn Foglietta, D-Pa) and Merchant
9:30am 2325 Rayburn Bldg March 20
Technology Committee will hold a hearing on
the fiscal 1991 authorization for the Energy
Marine Subcommittee (Chmn Jones, D-NC) of
Department.
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com-
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 28
mittee will hold a joint hearing on the state of
U.S. and foreign shipbuilding technology.
Science, Research and Technology Sub-
Time & room TBA date TBA
committee (Chmn Valentine, D-NC) of House
TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Science, Space and Technology Committee
will hold a hearing on quality improvement.
Subcommittee Markup
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 20
Transportation, Aviation and Materials
Subcommittee (Chmn Torricelli, D-NC) of
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
Public Works &
FY91 NASA AUTHORIZATION
mittee will mark up pending legislation.
Transportation, Aviation and Materials
1:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg March 28
Agenda:
Subcommittee (Chmn Torricelli, D-NJ) of
Transportation
HR 2793 - To establish a hydrogen research and
House Science, Space and Technology Com-
development program
mittee will hold a hearing on the FY91 au-
225-4472
HR 3555 - Authorizing research, development, and
thorization for NASA programs.
implementation of a management plan to im-
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 20
prove communications with respect to aircraft
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
accident prevention
REAUTHORIZATION
FY91 National Aeronautics & Space Administra-
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
tion aeronautics authorization
(Chmn Mineta, D-Calif) of House Public
Works and Transportation Committee will
SCIENCE COMMITTEE MARKUP
Small Business
hold hearings on reauthorization of federal
House Science, Space and Technology
surface transportation programs. The hearings
Committee (Chmn Roe, D-NJ) will mark up
225-5821
will focus on future transportation needs,
legislation (HR 3042) to authorize appropria-
tions for Commerce Department technology
SBA BUDGET
identification of problems in current programs
programs.
House Small Business Committee (Chmn
and proposals for new program structure and
funding.
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 21
LaFalce, D-NY) will hold a hearing on the
fiscal 1991 budget for the Small Business
10am 2167 Rayburn Bldg March20
Administration (SBA).
10am 2253 Rayburn Bldg March 22
1:30pm 2359A Rayburn Bldg March 20
Witness scheduled: Susan Engeleiter - adminr,
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
SBA
Energy, Research and Development Sub-
NATL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
committee (Chmn Lloyd, D-Tenn) of House
Veterans' Affairs
BOARD REAUTHORIZATION
Science, Space and Technology Committee
Aviation Subcommittee (Chmn Oberstar,
will hold a hearing on legislation (S 633) to
225-3527
promote the development of technologies that
D-Minn) of House Public Works and Trans-
will enable fuel cells to use alternative fuel
portation Committee will hold a hearing on
VA HOME CARE PROGRAM
the reauthorization of the National Transpor-
sources.
Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee
1:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg March 21
tation Safety Board.
(Chmn Evans, D-III) of House Veterans' Af-
1:30pm 2253 Rayburn Bldg March 21
fairs Committee will hold a hearing on the
community nursing home care program of the
Veterans Affairs Department.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
9am 334 Cannon Bldg March 28
INSTITUTE
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
Natural Resources, Agriculture Research
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chmn
and Environment Subcommittee (Chmn
NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM
Nowak, D-NY) of House Public Works and
Scheuer, D-NY) of House Science, Space and
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
Technology Committee will hold a hearing on
tee (Chmn Staggers, D-WVa) of House Veter-
on reauthorization of the Federal Water Pollu-
draft legislation (HR -) to authorize the Na-
ans' Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on
tion Control Act.
tional Environmental Research Institute.
the National Cemetery system.
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 21 & 22
1pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg March 21
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg March 29
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Time & room TBA date TBA
FOR WIDOWS AND SPOUSES
S 593 reported by Senate Judiciary Com-
Social Security Subcommittee (Chmn Ja-
Ways & Means
mittee March 15, 1989
cobs, D-Ind) of House Ways and Means Com-
S593 passed Senate May 31, 1989
mittee will hold a hearing on ways to improve
225-3625
593 passed House, amended, Aug 1, 1989
the adequacy of Social Security benefits for
Senate concurred in the House amendment
FY91 SOCIAL SECURITY BUDGET
disabled widows, divorced spouses and certain
with an amendment Nov 17, 1989
unmarried women.
Social Security Subcommittee (Chmn Ja-
House insisted on its amendment and re-
$
cobs, D-Ind) of House Ways and Means Com-
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg April 5
quested a conference Nov 21, 1989
mittee will hold a hearing on the fiscal 1991
budget proposals for Social Security.
TRADE ISSUES
OIL-SPILL COMPENSATION
1:30pm B-318 Rayburn Bldg March 20
House Ways and Means Committee (Chmn
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Rostenkowski, D-III) will continue hearings on
1465) to establish limits on liability for dam-
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR
Europe 1992, U.S. trade relationships with the
ages resulting from oil pollution and to estab-
CHILDREN & PREGNANT WOMEN
Soviet Union and foreign investment in the
lish a fund to pay compensation for such
United States.
Health Subcommittee (Chmn Stark, D-
damages.
Calif) of House Ways and Means Committee
10am (tentative) & 2pm 1100 Longworth
Time & room TBA date TBA
Bldg April 19
Senate conferees: From Environment and Public
will hold a hearing on health insurance for
Witnesses scheduled:
Works Committee: Burdick, Moynihan, Mitchell,
children and pregnant women.
April 19: (10am): James Baker - secy of state;
Baucus, Lautenberg, Breaux, Chafee, Durenber-
1:30pm 1100 Longworth Bldg March 20
Nicholas Brady secy of Treasury
ger, Warner, Jeffords, Humphrey
From Commerce, Science and Transportation Com-
mittee: Hollings, Inouye, Kerry, Breaux, Dan-
UNEMPLOYMENT REVISION MARKUP
forth, Packwood, Stevens
House Ways & Means Committee (Chmn
Note
House conferees:
Rostenkowski, D-III) will mark up legislation
From the Merchant Marine Committee, for consid-
(HR 3896) to revise the trigger provisions in
The offices of all members of Congress
eration of the House bill (except title VIII), and
the extended unemployment compensation
and all congressional committees and sub-
the Senate amendment (except sections 601 and
602), and modifications committed to conference:
program.
committees may be reached by calling
Jones of NC, Studds, Tauzin, Carper, Hughes,
Time TBA 1100 Longworth Bldg tentative
(202) 224-3121.
Davis, Young of Alaska, Lent (Shumway is ap-
March 21
pointed in place of Young of Alaska for consider-
ation of title I and section 2004 of the House bill
and title I and section 405 of the Senate amend-
ment From the Public Works Committee, for
consideration of the House bill (except title VIII),
Conference Committees
and the Senate amendment (except sections 601
and 602), and modifications committed to confer-
ence: Anderson, Roe, Mineta, Oberstar, Nowak,
Hammerschmidt, Shuster, Stangeland (Kolter is
appointed in place of Anderson for consideration
NASA AUTHORIZATION
AMTRAK AUTHORIZATION
of section 4114 of the House bill; Rahall is
Conferees will meet on legislation to re-
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
appointed in place of Roe for consideration of title
authorize the National Aeronautics and Space
2364) to authorize appropriations for the Na-
VII of the House bill, and sections 205, 309, 354,
and 356 of the Senate amendment; Laughlin is
Administration (NASA) (HR 3729).
tional Railroad Passenger Corporation
appointed in place of Roe for consideration of
Time & room TBA date TBA
(Amtrak).
sections 1002 and 1004 of the House bill, and
House conferees: Roe, Nelson of Fla, Valentine,
Time & room TBA Date TBA
corresponding sections of section 102 of the Sen-
Brown of Calif, Lloyd, Glickman, Volkmer, Mi-
House conferees: From the Energy & Commerce
ate amendment; Borski is represented in place of
neta, Torricelli, Nagle, Walker, Sensenbrenner,
Committee: Dingell, Thomas Luken, Eckart,
Roe for consideration of sections 4101 through
Lewis of Fla, Buechner, Packard, Slaughter of Va
Slattery, Boucher, Lent, Whittaker, Tauke (ex-
4205 of the House bill, and corresponding por-
& Rohrabacher
cept for section 4 of the House bill and section 4 of
tions of the Senate amendment; and, Upton is
Senate conferees: TBA
the Senate amendment), Blilely (solely for section
appointed in place of Shuster for consideration of
HR 3729 passed House Nov 20 1989
4 of the House bill and section 4 of the Senate
section 4203 of the House bill and section 203 of
HR 3729 passed Senate, amended, Nov 22,
amendment)
the Senate amendment.
1989
Additional conferees from the Judiciary Committee
From the Foreign Affairs Committee, for consider-
House disagreed to the Senate amend-
(solely for section 4 of the House bill and section 4
ation of sections 603 and 604 of the House bill,
ment, requested a conference and named con-
of the Senate amendment): Brooks, Mazzoli, Ed-
and sections 603 and 604 of the Senate amend-
ferees Feb 28, 1990
wards of Calif, Fish and Moorhead
ment, and modifications committed to confer-
Senate conferees: Hollings, Exon, Bryan, Robb,
ence: Fascell, Yatron, Owens of Utah, Lantos,
Danforth, Pressler & Kasten
Feighan, Broomfield, Bereuter, Miller of Wash
HR 2364 reported House Energy and Com-
From the Science & Technology Committee, for
merce Committee Aug 1, 1989 (H Rpt 101-207)
consideration of title VII of the House bill, and
HR 2364 passed House, amended, Sept 25,
sections 205, 309, 354, 356, and 506 of the Senate
1989
amendment, and modifications committed to
SEMINOLE INDIAN SETTLEMENT
HR 2364 discharged by Senate Energy and
conference: Scheuer, Brown of Calif, Lloyd, Wal-
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 1096)
gren, Walker, Schneider, Morrison of Wash
Commerce Committee Nov 21, 1989
,
to provide for the use and distribution of funds
From the Interior Committee, for consideration of
HR 2364 passed Senate (amended to con-
awarded the Seminole Indians in dockets of the
title I and section 2004 of the House bill, and title
Indian Claims Commission.
tain text of S 462) Nov 21, 1989
I and section 405 of the Senate amendment, and
Time & room TBA date TBA
Senate insisted on its amendment and
modifications committed to conference: Udall,
Senate conferees: Inouye, DeConcini, Daschle,
requested a conference Nov 21, 1989
Miller of Calif, Sharp, Young of Alaska, Craig
Conrad, Reid, McCain, Murkowski, Cochran, &
House agreed to a conference and ap-
From the Interior Committee, for consideration of
pointed conferees Jan 24, 1990
title VIII and section 2004 of the House bill, and
Gorton
sections 601 and 602 of the Senate amendment,
House conferees: TBA
and modifications committed to conference:
S 1096 reported by Senate Indian Affairs
Udall, Miller of Calif, Sharp, Vento, DeFazio,
Committee Nov 19, 1989 (S Rpt 101-212)
TELEVISION VIOLENCE
Young of Alaska, Marlenee, Craig
S 1096 passed Senate Nov 22, 1989
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 593) to
From the Energy & Commerce Committee, for
S 1096 passed House, amended, Feb 6
exempt certain activities of television networks
consideration of sections 8103, 8201, and 8202 of
Senate disagreed to House amendment,
the House bill, and section 601 of the Senate
relating to regulation of portrayal of violence in
requested a conference and named conferees
amendment, and modifications committed to
programming from provisions of the antitrust
Feb 7
conference: Dingell, Hall of Texas, Lent.
laws (S 593)
From the Merchant Marine Committee, for consid-
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Conference continued
DRUG PROGRAMS AUTHORIZATION
FEDERAL REGULATORY PROCESS
Conferees will meet on legislation (S
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
eration of title VIII of the House bill and sections
1735/HR 3630, HR 3550) to authorize drug
inar on "The Federal Regulatory Process:
601 and 602 of the Senate amendment, and
control programs.
Agencies, Procedures and Your Participation.
modifications committed to conference: Jones of
Time & room TBA date TBA
8:30am tp 4pm, Quality Hotel Capitol Hill
NC, Tauzin, Carper, Davis, Fields
From the Merchant Marine Committee, for consid-
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Dodd, Pell, Hollings,
March 21
Inouye, Biden, Sarbanes, Hatch, Coats, Danforth,
Note: There is a charge of $295 for this event. For
eration of title VIII of the House bill, and sections
Wilson, Helms, Gramm
information and registration call Irene Cuffy at
601 and 602 of the Senate amendment, and
887-8620.
modifications committed to conference: Ander-
House conferees:
son, Mineta, Nowak, Hammerschmidt, Stange-
land
For HR 3630: Dingell, Waxman, Scheuer, Lent,
Madigan
TRANSPORTATION POLICY REVIEW
HR 1465 reported by House Public Works
For HR 3550 from the Judiciary Committee:
Committee Sept 18, 1989 (H Rpt 101-242, pt I)
Women's Transportation Seminar will hold
Hughes, Mazzoli, Feighan, McCollum, Gekas
HR 1465 reported by House Merchant
a meeting to hear Assistant Secretary of Trans-
For HR 3550 for the Energy & Commerce Cmte:
Marine Committee Sept 18, 1989 (H Rpt 101-
Dingell, Waxman, Lent
portation for Policy and International Affairs
S 1735 passed Senate Oct 5, 1989
Jeffrey Shane discuss the efforts and directions
242, pt II)
HR 1465 reported by House Science Com-
HR 3614, HR 3630, HR 3550, HR 3611
of the Transportation Department's national
mittee Sept 20, 1989 (H Rpt 101-242, pt III)
passed House Nov 13, 1989
policy.
Supplemental report filed by House Public
By unanimous consent the Senate agreed
11:30 (cash bar) Noon (lunch) Bellevue Ho-
tel, 15 E St NW March 21
Works Committee Oct 3, 1989 (H Rpt 101-242,
that when the House bills were received by the
pt IV)
Senate, all after the enacting clause was
Contact: Elizabeth Murphy at 528-0233
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
Supplemental report filed by House Mer-
stricken, the text of S 1735 was substituted,
members and $17 for non-members. For reserva-
chant Marine Committee Oct 4, 1989 (H Rpt
the bills were deemed as passed and the
tions call Cindy Burbank at 366-6221
101-242, pt V)
Senate insisted on its amendments and re-
HR 1465 passed House, amended, Nov 9,
quested a conference.
1989
HR 3614 and HR 3611 passed the House
CONGRESS GOES TO HEXAGON
S 686 reported by Senate Environment
and Senate Nov 21
There will be a special congressional perfor-
Committee July 28, 1989 (S Rpt 101-94)
HR 3611 signed by the president Dec 13
mance of the Hexagon review featuring mem-
S 686 passed Senate Aug 4, 1989
(PL 101-231)
bers of Congress.
Senate amended HR 1465 to contain the
HR 3614 signed by the president Dec 12
8pm Duke Ellington School, 35th & R Sts
text of 686 Nov 19, 1989
(PL 101-226)
NW March 21
Senate insisted on its amendments and
HR 3630 and HR 3550 remain in conference
Contact 226-3250
requested a conference Nov 19, 1989
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15. For
House agreed to a conference Feb 7, 1990
tickets send a check to:
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PO Box 3021
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Other Events
HOUSING OUTLOOK
Rep Roukema, R-NJ, will speak at the
National Council of State Housing Agencies
The Monitor has received notice of the
legislative conference. The speech will focus on
CONGRESS & THE
following events scheduled to take place in
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
the outlook for action on housing legislation,
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
plans for preserving low-income housing stock
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
tions and public interest groups who wish to
and reactions to the Resolution Trust Corp's
inar on "Congress and the Legislative Process."
have events listed in the section should send
affordable housing efforts.
8:30am to 4pm, Quality Hotel Capitol Hill
pertinent information to: The Congressional
9:30am Hyatt Regency Hotel March 22
March 20
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
Contact: Kim Thomas at 624-7710
Note: There is a charge of $275 for this event. For
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
information and registration call Irene Cuffy at
include a telephone number. Notices may be
887-8620.
FOREIGN POLICY
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
American League of Lobbyists will sponsor
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
a luncheon meeting to hear Rep Fascell, D-Fla,
information call (202) 887-8686.
START I & START II:
discuss "A World in Flux: Policy Overview."
OUTLOOK & PROSPECTS
Noon (cash bar), 12:30 (luncheon) Hyatt
Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arms Control
Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey Ave NW
will hold a luncheon meeting to hear Edward
March 22
Warner III, a senior defense analyst with the
Contact: Patti Jo Baber at 960-3011
RAND Corporation and a retired U.S. Air
Note: There is a charge for this event of $30 for
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
members and $40 for non-members. For informa-
Women in Government Relations will spon-
Force Colonel, discuss "Start I and Start II:
tion and reservations call 960-3011.
sor a seminar on the government procurement
Outlook and Prospects."
process.
12:15pm, Natl Lawyers Club, 1815 H St NW
8:30am Army-Navy Club March 19
March 20
R&D TAX POLICY
Contact: Ella Schiralli at 457-4991
Note: There is a $13.50 charge for this event. For
reservations call Phil Fleming at 624-2755.
The Tax Foundation will sponsor a seminar
Participants: Allan Burman Ofc of Fed Procure-
on "R&D Tax Policy: A Study in Conflict
ment Policy; Nancy Ladd DAR Council; Peter
Opportunity for Change."
Bryan DOD Contract Policy; Richard Hopf
Gen Services Admin; Raymond Dennison - Amer-
12:30pm to 7:30pm, Hyatt Regency Capitol
ind (an 8(a) business)
SOUTH AFRICA
Hill March 22
Carnegie Endowment for International
Contact: Paul Merski at 863-5454
Note: There is a charge for this event of $30 for
Peace will sponsor a breakfast meeting to hear
Agenda:
members and $45 for non-members. For reserva-
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
Rep Gray, D-Pa, discuss his recent trip to
12:30pm Registration
Ella Schiralli
South Africa.
1pm: Outlining the conflicts in R&D tax policy
Electronic Industries Assn
John Magree, partner, Miller & Chevalier
8:15am, Carnegie Endowment for Interna-
1:45pm: Conflict in R&D tax policy and the need for
1722 Eye St NW #300
tional Peace, 2400 N St NW March 21
change
Washington, DC 20006
Note: Reservations are required, call Kristin Fitz-
Deadline for reservations is March 16
PANEL: Cyrus Halpern tax vpres for fed &
gerald at 862-7966
internatl taxes, AT&T (chmn); Edmund Harding
New listing
Revised listing
Friday, March 16, 1990
Congressional Monitor
Page 17
Other continued.
Note: There is a charge for this for event of $25 for
prof staffer; Chip Kahn House Ways & Means
members in advance and $30 for members at the
Cmte minority prof staffer; David Nexon Senate
door and non-members. For reservations send a
Labor & Human Resources Cmte staff dir; Ma-
- mgr of tax planning & litigation, XEROX;
check to:
rina Weiss Senate Finance Cmte chief analyst
Stuart Eizenstat - partner, Powell, Goldstein,
Frazer & Murphy; Harrison Cohen legis counsel,
Washington Internatl Trade Assn
for health & human resources
U
Suite 800
3:30pm: Recent developments in laboratory rules
Joint Taxation Cmte
1899 L St NW
3:15pm: Mapping out sound R&D policies for the
Note: There is a charge for this event of $425 for
1990s
Washington, DC 20036
members and $450 for non members. For more
Deadline for reservations is March 27
PANEL: M D Menssen vpres for taxes, 3M;
information contact Brent Miller at (703) 838-
3
Anthony Billings prof, Wayne State Univ; Rob-
0033
ert Mattson asst treas, IBM; Michael Graetz
dpty asst secy of Treasury for tax policy
UNDERSTANDING CONGRESS
4:45pm: Closing address Rep Anthony, D-Ark
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
DEFENSE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
5:30pm Reception
inar on "Understanding Congress."
Women in Defense will hold a meeting to
Note: There is a charge for this event of $125 for
8:30am to 1pm, Quality Hotel Capitol Hill
hear Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for
members and $150 for non-members. For further
April 3
Total Quality Management Laurie Broedling
information call (202) 863-5454. There is no
Note: There is a charge of $195 for this event. For
discuss implementation of a total management
charge for media covering the event.
information and registration call Irene Cuffy at
quality system within industry and the govern-
887-8620.
ments role in promoting TQM.
11:30am (reception), 12:15pm (lunch), 1pm
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
(speech), Army-Navy Country Club, Arlington,
ON CONGRESS
Va April 5
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a re-
TRADE IN SERVICES
Contact: Gerri Chido at 883-0700
search workshop on Congress.
& GATT TALKS
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
8:30am to 4pm, Congressional Quarterly,
Coalition of Service Industries will sponsor
members and $30 for non-members.
1414 22nd St NW March 27, April 4, May 1
a seminar for trade association executives on
Note: There is a charge of $195 for this event. For
"Service Industries and the Uruguay Round
information and registration call Irene Cuffy at
Trade Negotiations."
CFC/OZONE REGULATIONS
887-8620.
8am to 2:30pm. Sheraton Carlton Hotel,
Environmental Task Force of Women in
16th & K Sts NW April 4
Government Relations will sponsor a breakfast
Contact: 467-3043
meeting to discuss pending CFC/ozone regula-
Note: There is a charge of $25 for this event. For
tions and ongoing activities on the eve of
PENSION PLAN CHANGES
reservations send a check to:
Earth Day 1990.
Industrial Relations Task Force of Women
Coalition of Service Industries
8:30am to 10am, BellCorp, 2102 L St NW
in Government Relations will sponsor a break-
2001 M St NW 4th Flr
April 10
fast panel discussion on the Visclosky amend-
Washington, DC 20026
Contact: Karil Kockenderfer at 659-0330
ment, which would require all single-employer
Participants: Steve Anderson - Global Change
pension plan assets to be held in trust by a joint
Div, EPA; reps of Friends of the Earth, Sierra
board of trustees that would include employee
Club, other environmental grps.
representatives.
HEALTH ISSUES FORUM
Note: There is a charge for this event of $20 for
8am to 10am, The Business Roundtable,
American Group Practice Association will
members and $25 for non-members. For reserva-
1615 L St NW, Suite 1350 March 28
sponsor a forum on congressional and regula-
tions send a check, made payable to Women in
Contact: Martha Hamby at 828-7121
tory health issues.
Government Relations, to:
Participants: Reps Visclosky, D-Ind, and
8am Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill April 5 & 6
Crystle Martin
Roukema, R-NJ
Contact: Brent Miller at (703) 838-0033
Mobil Corp
Jon Breyfogle - Labor Dept; Janice Gregory -
Agenda (partial):
1100 Connecticut Ave NW
ERISA Industry Cmte; Meredith Miller - AFL-
April 5:
Suite 620
CIO
8am: Keynote: Sen Rockefeller, D-WVa
Washington, DC 200036
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
9am: Physician self referral legis: Rep Stark, D-
Deadline for reservations is April 3
members and $25 for non-members. For reserva-
Calif
tions send a check, made payable to WGR, to:
10:15am: Multi-specialty practices response to re-
U.S.-SOVIET GOALS IN
Ana Ossi Rasmussen
form
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
American Insurance Assn
2pm: Physician practice guidelines
1130 Connecticut Ave NW
Alec Bouxsein - counsel, House Energy Health &
Asian Studies Center of the Heritage Foun-
Suite 1000
Environment Subcmte; Jarrett Clinton - dir,
dation will sponsor a seminar on "U.S.-Soviet
Washington, DC 20036
Agency of Health Care Policy Research
Goals in the Asia-Pacific Region: Coincidence
3:30pm: Professional liability reform
or Confrontation?"
Rep Johnson, R-Conn; Edwin Froelich, MD
9:30am to Noon, Lehrman Auditorium, 241
April 6:
Mass Ave NE April 12
8:30am: Survival strategies for rural providers
Contact: Danielle Doane at 546-4400, ext
Rep Tauke, R-Iowa; Frederich Wenzel - admin,
381
INTERNATIONAL DEBT
Marshfield Clinic
Participants:
Washington International Trade Associa-
9:30am: Managed care reform legis
Rep Waxman, D-Calif
Robert Manning - Sr adviser to the asst secy of
tion will sponsor a luncheom meeting with
state for East Asian and Pacific affs
International Monetary Fund Depty Manag-
10:30am: Regulatory update: Antitrust issues and
PANEL: Leon Aron - Salvatori Fellow in Soviet
ing Director Richard Erb, who will discuss the
"safe harbor" regulations
Noon: Goals of Health Care Financing Admin: Gail
studies, Heritage Foundation; Yevgeniy
international debt situation.
Wilensky adminr, HCFA
Afanasyev counselor for Asian affs, Soviet Em-
Noon to 2pm La Fonda Restaurant, 1639 R
2pm: Prospects of comprehensive change in U.S
bassy; Aleksandr Churilin counselor for
St NW March 29
health care system
politcal-military affs, Soviet Embassy; Dalton
Contact: 293-4193
Lesley Russell House Energy & Commerce Cmte
West dir, World Technology Foundation; Roger
Brooks dir, Asian Studies Ctr
New listing
Revised listing
Page 18
Congressional Monitor
Friday, March 16, 1990
Status of Appropriations
Week of March 12
FULL COMMITTEE
INTERIOR
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
& THE JUDICIARY
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
DEFENSE
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March
15
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
TREASURY/POSTAL SERVICE
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
House subcmte hearings scheduled: March 15
Friday, March 16, 1990
Congressional Monitor
Page 19
House Floor Action
Week of March 12
Tuesday, March 20:
Convenes at Noon
Under suspension of the rules
Monday, March 12:
HR 4167
Provide for a short-term extension of the
No legislative business scheduled
strategic petroleum reserve begin consider-
ation
HR 3834
Amend the Natl Trails System Act to desig-
nate the route from Selma to Montgomery
Tuesday, March 13:
for study for potential addition to the natl
Under suspension of the rules
trails system begin consideration
HR 2843
Establish Kino Missions National Monument
HR 2566
Direct the secy of the interior to transfer all
in Arizona passed by voice
right, title, and interest of the U.S. in certain
HR 1347
Amend Panama Canal Act with respect to
property on San Juan Island, Wash, to those
compensation for certain members of the
persons who own such property because of
Panama Canal Commn and to extend retire-
an erroneous survey begin consideration
ment eligibility passed by voice
HR 2692
Amend the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act to
provide that the secy of education and two
addl individuals from private life shall be
members of the bd of trustees of the Wood-
Wednesday, March 14:
row Wilson Internatl Center for Scholars
HR 3581
Rural Economic Development Act began con-
begin consideration
sideration
HR 509
Provide for the striking of medals in com-
memoration of the bicentennial of the U.S.
Coast Guard begin consideration
HR 3182
Provide for the striking of medals in com-
memoration of the centennial of Yosemite
Thursday, March 15:
Natl Park begin consideration
Convenes at 11am
HR 3581
Rural Economic Development Act continued
consideration
Wednesday, March 21 &
Thursday, March 22:
H Res 346
Providing amounts from the contingent fund
of the House for the expenses of investiga-
Friday, March 16:
tions and studies by standing and select com-
mittees of the House in the 2nd session of the
Not in session
101st Congress begin consideration
HR 3847
To establish a department or Environmental
Protection begin consideration
HR 644
Amend Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by desig-
nating segments of the East Fork of Jemez
Week of March 19
and Pecos Rivers in NM as components of
the Natl Wild and Scenic Rivers System begin
consideration
Monday, March 19:
Convenes at Noon
Friday, March 23:
No legislative business scheduled
Not in session
Senate Floor Action
Week of March 12
Outlook
Not in session
The Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, March 20 to
continue consideration of the clean air bill (S 1630)
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Tuh NISH- tuh 1 Brian Linehan-
PRESENTATION OF SHAMROCKS / ROSE GARDEN
((THANK YOU FOR THE SHAMROCKS, SYMBOL OF THE TRINITY,
USED BY ST. PATRICK TO CHASE THE SNAKES OUT OF IRELAND
AND INTO THE SEA. I MAY BE USING THESE TO CHASE A FEW
"SNAKES" OUT OF WASHINGTON.))
THERE IS ONE THING ALL OF US HERE -- ALL
AMERICANS -- ARE UNITED IN: OUR DESIRE FOR PEACE IN
NORTHERN IRELAND. WE CANNOT FORGET THE SUFFERING AND
TRAGEDY THAT PLAGUES ST. PATRICK'S ISLAND, AND THERE IS
NO PLACE FOR VIOLENCE IN CREATING A NEW FUTURE FOR
NORTHERN IRELAND.
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((HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, 43 MILLION AMERICANS
ARE OF IRISH ANCESTRY. AND I'D SAY MANY MORE WISH THEY
WERE. ))
THE MILLIONS OF OUR PEOPLE WHO SHARE COMMON
ANCESTRY FORM A BOND BETWEEN OUR NATIONS WHICH WILL
NEVER BE BROKEN. BUT WE HAVE ANOTHER BOND: THE
BELIEFS AND VALUES WHICH HOLD US TOGETHER AS WELL.
TOGETHER, IRELAND AND AMERICA ARE COMMITTED TO LIBERTY,
JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY.
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or Ronald - as in my fried Ronald Reagan
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MENTION AN IRISH NAME TO AN AMERICAN -- COLLEEN OR
BRIDGET OR PATRICK OR SEAN -- AND WE THINK OF THE ONES
WE KNOW, WITH THE SPARKLE IN THE EYE, THE WAY WITH A
STORY OR A SONG ... THAT THE IRISH POSSESS LIKE NO
OTHERS. YOUR CHILDREN ARE MAKING IRELAND YOUNG AGAIN,
CREATING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FUTURE,
REBUILDING A STRONG ECONOMY AND A PEACEFUL EXISTENCE.
LONG LIVE THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF IRELAND, THOSE
AT HOME AND THOSE WHO LIVE HERE IN AMERICA.
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I'D LIKE TO CLOSE WITH A SAYING OF ST. PATRICK'S:
"MAY THE WISDOM OF GOD INSTRUCT US ... MAY THE WAY OF
GOD DIRECT US : . AND MAY THE SHIELD OF GOD DEFEND us."
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
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"ANY SATURDAY" RADIO BROADCAST
Here in the United States, 43 million
Americans are of Irish ancestry. These millions
of people form a bond between Ireland and America
which will never be broken. But we have another
bond: the beliefs and values which hold us
together as well. Together, our two nations are
committed to democracy, justice and liberty.
For centuries, the hearts of the Irish
have burned with the fires of freedom. That's
why so many came here to be a part of the
American experiment.
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More than a hundred years ago, Irish immigrants
first came to these shores -- men and women whose
hard work built our great economy, and whose
noble thoughts shaped our literary history. People
whose way with a story gave us SO much laughter,
and whose deep spirituality reminded us of the
importance of the Almighty in our lives.
And so, on this very special holiday, I'd
like to share with you a saying of St. Patrick's:
"May the wisdom of God instruct us
...
May the way of God direct us
and may the shield of God defend us."
And SO to all your listeners,
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
# # #
TALKING POINTS FOR NPR RADIO "ANY SATURDAY" INTERVIEW
THE ECONOMY REMAINS SOUND AND STEADY:
-- GNP IS UP
-- EXPORTS ARE UP
-- PERSONAL INCOME IS UP
-- TRADE DEFICIT IS DOWN
-- FEDERAL DEFICIT IS DOWN
-- PRIME RATE IS DOWN
--
UNEMPLOYMENT IS DOWN TO LOWEST POINT IN 16 YEARS
I WANT TO CREATE INCENTIVE FOR INVESTMENT:
-- CUT THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX
--
CREATE INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
-- INVEST IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION
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NANCY H. BECHTLE
San Francisco
PRESIDENT
Symphony
PETER PASTREICH
HERBERT BLOMSTEDT, MUSIC DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS
Tennard E Kingsley
Mrs John A Uptun
VICE PRESIDENTS
Mrs Agnes Albert
Mrs W John Buckanan
Philip S Ehrlish. It
March 16, 1990
May Jaquekn H Hunie
Mrs Waller S Newman
Mrs John F Nicolar
Mrs John D Ralle
Janes H Schwabacher. Jr
Samuel 8 Stewart
Mis Melvin M; Swig
Ms. Shirley Green
(HEASURER
Mr. Redurd N Ochiman
Special Assistant to the President for
SECRETARY
Special Messages and Correspondence
H Clark Warden
The White House
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Mrs Agnes Albert
Paul H Bassted
Washington, DC 20500
Nancy H. Electric
Paul A Bissinger, Jr
Philip S Boone, If
Blaibara Brooking Schnsider
Mrs Harold Brumbaum
Dear Ms. Green:
Mrs W John Buchanan
Dr Richard c Causer
J Peter Cahill
Lawrence Chan
This letter is to officially request a message from
Mrs Allen 1 Chickering
Dr Vanek S Y Chiu
Hichard A Clarks
President Bush to be presented to violinist Isaac Stern
William K Coblents
William J Corrigan
during the San Francisco Symphony's celebration of his
Flamon C Curtines
Mrs Jonathan Coaby
Cown Currey. It
70th birthday on July 22, 1990.
Mrs Relph K Davies
Richard S Dinner
Ray Dulby
William C Edwards
One of the most distinguished musicians of our time,
Philip S Ehrish Jr
Mrs A Barkne Ferguson
Mrs Donald Fisher
Isaac Stern has a long and close association with the San
Richard R Fisher
Gordon P Getty
Francisco Symphony. He made his orchestral debut with
Mrs Richard N Goldman
Calvin 8 Origaby
the orchestra in 1936, and in January of this year he
Mrs. Waller A Hous JI
John J Hagenbuch
Paul Haren
celebrated his 100th performance with the Symphony. As a
Mrs Pater Hoeler
Dievid A Hoyer
tribute to Isaac Stern's contribution to the musical life
Mrs Jaquelin H Hume
Ambrew W Imbne
Charles 8 Johnson
of the Symphony and the community, the San Francisco
Leonard E Kingsley
Evalyn Kirkland
Symphony has organized a free gala celebration to take
Mr. Maryon Deview Lewis
Mrs Edmund
Richard B Madden
place outdoors at Sigmund Stern Grove. The event will
Kim Maxwell
William F. Mashan (if
take place on Sunday, July 22, one day following Mr.
Lawrence V Melcall
James R Moberg
Stern's 70th birthday. On this day, colleagues from the
Mr. Walter S Newman
James C Ng
Mrs John Nicola
musical world, the orchestra and the citizens of San
Mrs Bernard Other
Mrs George Offe
Francisco will join to honor this internationally
Mrs Evant Peters
Bernard Patrie
acclaimed musician.
Pater G Plati
Mrs Gayle Plummer
Mrs John D Relle
Mrs Rende
Charles B. Renkew
Among the artists who will be participating in the
Clauge R Roberts
Mrs John 0 Rogers
celebration will be conductors David Zinman and Andre
Richard Rosenberg
Millan Salkind
Peter F, Survevern
Previn, master of ceremonies Gregory Peck, flutist
Mrs Charles A Schweb
James H Schwabacher. Jr
Jean-Pierre Rampal, violinists Jaime Laredo, Cho-Liang
Effeirs A Saipp Jr
Dr A Just Shenson
Mrs Craig A Stephens
Lin, Mark Peskanov, Gil Shaham and Alexander Schneider,
Samuel B Stewart
Mrs Edward Stroben
cellists Sharon Robinson and Jian Wang, and pianist Yefim
Mrs Honald F Sullivan
Mrs Malvin M Swig
Bronfman. This line-up includes close personal friends
Arthur V Toupin
Robert H Tulta
Mrs John H Upion
as well as young artists whose careers have been nurtured
the E Valencia
Mrs Brooks Walker. "
by Mr. Stern.
1 Clark Warden
Mrs Paul Walls
Mrs Harry Weizel
Brayton Wilbur. "
Osamu Yamada
For once in his life, Isaac Stern is not being asked to
William Zellerbach
Bains Hamsay Zesiger
"play for his supper." He will be enjoying the
GOVERNORS EMERITI
Mrs J Gamble
festivities in the company of his family and good
Min Wallar A Heas. Sr
George N Hale, Jr
friends.
Prentie Cobb Hale
William " Hewlett
Charles Page
Process Ranien de San Fausting
Mrs Hannes School
Mrs Louis Sloes
mmelt a Solomon
Gene K Walker
Mrs Dean Witter
Mrs 0 Zallerbach
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4585, 415 552-8000
TELEX 176-162
FAX 415 431-6857
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NANCY H. BECHTLE
San Francisco
PRESIDENT
Symphony
PETER PASTREICH
HERBERT BLOMSTEDT, MUSIC DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS
Leonard a. Kingsley
Mrs John R. Upton
VICE PRESIDENTS
Mrs Agree Albert
Mrs W John Buchartan
Philip 8. Ehrlich Jr.
March 16, 1990
Mrs Jaquelin H. Hume
July 22
Mrs Walter 6 Newman
Mrs. John F Nicolas
Mrs John D Refe
James M Schwebecher, Jr
Samuel a Stewart
assign to IG 6.15
Mrs Melvin M Swig
Ms. Shirley Green
TREASURER
Mrs Richard N Goldman
Special Assistant to the President for
SECRETARY
Special Messages and Correspondence
, Clark Warden
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The White House
Mrs Agnee Albert
Paul H Beauted
Washington, DC 20500
Nancy M. Bechtle
Paul A Bissinger, "
Philip $ Boons, Jr.
Barbara Brooking Schneider
Mrs Harold Brumbaum
Dear Ms. Green:
Mrs W. John Buchanan
Dr Richard c Casser
J Pater Cand
Lawrence Chan
Mrs Allen L Chickering
This letter is to officially request a message from
Dr Vanch 9 Y Chie
Richard A Clarke
President Bush to be presented to violinist Isaac Stern
William K Coplents
Willred J Corrigan
during the San Francisco Symphony's celebration of his
Remon C Cortines
Mis Junethan Costing
Their Currey Jr
70th birthday on July 22, 1990.
Mrs Raiph David
Richard $ Dinner
Ray Deltiy
William c Edwards
Philip $ Enrlich. Jr
One of the most distinguished musicians of our time,
Mrs A Barlow Ferguson
Mrs Divisid Fisher
Isaac Stern has a long and close association with the San
Hichard A Fisher
Cordon P Only
Francisco Symphony. He made his orchestral debut with
MAY Richard N Oolomen
Calvin B Gregaby
Mrs Waller A Mass J'
the orchestra in 1936, and in January of this year he
John Magenbish
Paul Haren
celebrated his 100th performance with the Symphony. As a
Mrs Pater Hoeler
David R Heyer
tribute to Isaac Stern's contribution to the musical life
Mrs Jaquelin W Hume
Andrew W imme
Charles B Johnson
of the Symphony and the community, the San Francisco
Leonard , Kingaley
Evalyn Kindlend
Mrs Marynn Davies GRWIS
Symphony has organized a free gala celebration to take
Mrs Edmund Littleted
Richard 0 Manden
place outdoors at Sigmund Stern Grove. The event will
Kim Mahwell
William F Meahan III
take place on Sunday, July 22, one day following Mr.
Lawrence V Matcelf
James A Moberg
Mrs Waller 5 Newman
Stern's 70th birthday. On this day, colleagues from the
James C Ng
Mrs John Nor.otal
musical world, the orchestra and the citizens of San
Mrs Bernard Other
Mrs George J, One
Francisco will join to honor this internationally
Mrs Evan A Paters
Bernerd Pains
acclaimed musician.
Peter 0 Plant
Mrs Gayle Plummer
Mrs John D Relle
M's Giandomenico Rende
Charles 8 Rentrew
George R Reberts
Among the artists who will be participating in the
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celebration will be conductors David Zinman and Andre
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Previn, master of ceremonies Gregory Peck, flutist
Mis Charles R Schwab
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Jean-Pierre Rampal, violinists Jaime Laredo, Cho-Liang
Dr A Jess Shanson
Mrs Craig A Siephens
Lin, Mark Peskanov, Gil Shaham and Alexander Schneider,
Samuel 6 Stewart
Mrs Edward Strobin
Mrs Ronald F Sullivan
cellists Sharon Robinson and Jian Wang, and pianist Yefim
Mrs Malvin M Sung
Arthur V Toupin
Bronfman. This line-up includes close personal friends
Roben R Tutte
Mrs John R Upton
as well as young artists whose careers have been nurtured
Luis E Valencia
Mrs Brooks Walker, Jr
F Clark Warden
by Mr. Stern.
Mrs Paul Waths
Mrs Herry Welket
Brayton Wilbur. Jr
Osamu Yamada
William J Zallarbach
For once in his life, Isaac Stern is not being asked to
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"play for his supper." He will be enjoying the
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festivities in the company of his family and good
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friends.
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DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4585, 415 552-8000
TELEX 176-162
FAX 415 431-6857
As part of the program, which will include orchestral
selections, chamber music, musical jokes and tributes of
all kinds, we would like to be able to present Mr. Stern
with greetings from the President. We are soliciting
proclamations from our state Senator and from Mayor Art
Agnos, which will also be delivered as part of the
festivities. Therefore, please send the message to my
attention at the San Francisco Symphony, so it can be
read to him at the celebration.
Thanking you for your gracious cooperation.
Cordially,
Dear Signature
Ann Seamster
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SECRETARY
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BOARD or GOVERNORS
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Paul H: Bastad
May 22, 1990
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Paul A Besinger, Jr
Philip S If
Barbara Brookins Schneider
Mrs Herold Brunbeum
Mrs W John Buchanan
Dr Bichard C Camsa
J Peter Cahill
Lawrence Chan
Ms. Shirley Green
Mrs Allen Chickering
Dr Yanek S Chip
Richard A Clarke
Special Assistant to the President for
William K Coblects
Willred J Corrigan
Special Messages and Correspondence
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Mrs Ralph K Davies
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Washington, DC 20500
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Philip S Enrlich. Jr
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Mrs Donald Fisher
Dear Ms. Green:
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Gordon P Qetty
Mrs Richard N Goldmen
Calvin B (Ingsby
In the hopes of not seeming to be a nag, I am sending
Mrs Walter A H.use Jr
John Hagenbuch
Paul Hazen
another copy of my March 16 letter to you.
Mrs Peter Howler
David A Hoyer
Mrs Jaquelin H Hume
Andrew W Imbria
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present to Isaac Stern on the occasion of his 70th Birth-
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day. Yes, July 22 is two months away, but I know these
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things take time, and I don't want the request to get
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Mrs John Nicolar
Mrs Bernard Other
Mrs George J Offer
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Mrs Gayle Plummer
Mrs John D Rella
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Mrs John G Rogers
Richard Resemberg
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Mrs Craig A Stephens
Samuel 0 Stewart
Mrs Edward Strobin
Stern Birthday Celebration
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I have attached a copy
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of Isaac Stern's most
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recent bio. Please let
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me know if you need
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Mrs Harry Weizel
additional information.
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July 19, 1990
I am delighted to join with all those gathered in
Sigmund Stern Grove to pay tribute to Isaac Stern
on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Isaac Stern has truly enriched the cultural life
of our Nation. As a violinist nonpareil, he has
performed with the world's great orchestras.
Since his debut with the San Francisco Symphony in
1936, he has brought countless hours of joy to
music lovers throughout our country and to people
around the world. He performs with a consummate
artistry and skill that audiences of all ages have
come to expect from this master. It not only
takes a great love of music but also talent and
devotion to sustain work of such quality. Isaac
Stern is truly an American treasure.
Barbara joins me in sending our best wishes to
Isaac Stern for a wonderful birthday celebration.
God bless you.
GEORGE BUSH A
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San Francisco Symphony
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Sam Francisco, California 94102
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Barbara joins me in sending our best wishes to
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God bless you.
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WASHINGTON
July 19, 1990
I am delighted to join with all those gathered in
Sigmund Stern Grove to pay tribute to Isaac Stern
on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Isaac Stern's brilliant career has truly enriched
the cultural life of our Nation. As a violinist
nonpareil, he has performed with the world's best
orchestras. Since Isaac Stern's orchestral debut
in the San Francisco Orchestra in 1936, he has
brought countless hours of joy to music lovers
throughout our country and to people around the
world. He performs with a consummate artistry
and skill that audiences of all ages have come
to expect from this master. It not only takes a
great love of music but also talent and tireless
commitment to sustain work of such quality. Isacc
Stern is truly an American treasure.
Barbara joins me in sending our best wishes to
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 11, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR KEITH DONAHUE
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS
FROM:
KATHLEEN HOGAN
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
456-2941/18-OEOB
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE TO BE PRESENTED TO ISAAC
STERN DURING THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY'S
CELEBRATION OF HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY, JULY 22, 1990
The White House has been requested to provide a message from
President Bush.
May we please have your recommendation/comments regarding the
attached?
If you feel that a message from the President would be
appropriate for this event, please provide a DRAFT or talking
points by COB JUNE 19.
If you feel a direct reply from your agency would be sufficient,
send an explanation and return this package. Please follow-up
with a copy of your outgoing response.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE YOUR REPLY BY THE DUE DATE. Please
call me if you will have any problems meeting this deadline.
Thank you for your assistance.
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NANCY H. BECHTLE
PRESIDENT
San Francisco
PETER PASTREICH
Symphony
HERBERT BLOMSTEDT. MUSIC DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
March 16, 1990
July 22
assign to : TG 6-15
Ms. Shirley Green
Special Assistant to the President for
Special Messages and Correspondence
NEA draft attached
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Ms. Green:
This letter is to officially request a message from
President Bush to be presented to violinist Isaac Stern
during the San Francisco Symphony's celebration of his
70th birthday on July 22, 1990.
One of the most distinguished musicians of our time,
Isaac Stern has a long and close association with the San
Francisco Symphony. He made his orchestral debut with
the orchestra in 1936, and in January of this year he
celebrated his 100th performance with the Symphony. As a
tribute to Isaac Stern's contribution to the musical life
of the Symphony and the community, the San Francisco
Symphony has organized a free gala celebration to take
place outdoors at Sigmund Stern Grove. The event will
take place on Sunday, July 22, one day following Mr.
Stern's 70th birthday. On this day, colleagues from the
musical world, the orchestra and the citizens of San
Francisco will join to honor this internationally
acclaimed musician.
Among the artists who will be participating in the
celebration will be conductors David Zinman and Andre
Previn, master of ceremonies Gregory Peck, flutist
Jean-Pierre Rampal, violinists Jaime Laredo, Cho-Liang
Lin, Mark Peskanov, Gil Shaham and Alexander Schneider,
cellists Sharon Robinson and Jian Wang, and pianist Yefim
Bronfman. This line-up includes close personal friends
as well as young artists whose careers have been nurtured
by Mr. Stern.
For once in his life, Isaac Stern is not being asked to
"play for his supper." He will be enjoying the
festivities in the company of his family and good
friends.
Clear final with OPL
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL. SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-4585. 415 552-8000
TELEX 76-162
FAX 415 431-6857
As part of the program, which will include orchestral
selections, chamber music, musical jokes and tributes of
all kinds, we would like to be able to present Mr. Stern
with greetings from the President. We are soliciting
proclamations from our state Senator and from Mayor Art
Agnos, which will also be delivered as part of the
festivities. Therefore, please send the message to my
attention at the San Francisco Symphony, so it can be
read to him at the celebration.
Thanking you for your gracious cooperation.
Cordially,
Due
Ann Seamster
JUN-15-90 FRI 8:36
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WASHINGTON
ENDOWMENT
D.C. 20506
FOR
THE ARTS
A Federal agency advised by the
National Council on the Arts
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR ISAAC STERN
Barbara and I are delighted to send best wishes to Isaac Stern
on the occasion of this birthday celebration.
Isaac Stern's brilliant career has truly enriched the cultural
life of our nation. As a violinist nonpareil, he has performed
with the world's best orchestras. Those who have had the chance
to hear his music live will long remember the experience, and we
can all cherish his brilliance on numerous recordings and
soundtracks for movies like Humoresque and Fiddler on the ROOE.
In fact, Isaac Stern is the fiddler on the roof in the sense
that he is the top violinist of a generation.
Barbara and I join the San Francisco Symphony, whom Isaac Stern
has long been associated, his many friends and family in
saluting the man and his artistry. Bravo, Isaac Stern, and
Happy Birthday.
George Bush
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ISAAC STERN
August 7, 1990
THE/PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
The President and Mrs. Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President and Mrs. Bush:
I would like to thank you both for your thoughtfulness in sending
your Francisco. It is very special for a citizen of the United States
gracious words on the occasion of my 70th birthday in San
to receive a personal note from the President of the United
States. It will be a treasured remembrance for both Mrs. Stern
and me, our children and our grandchildren.
Vera joins me in sending you both our respects and warmest good
wishes.
Most sincerely yours,
Keep Isaas Stern
Sky.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 MAR 15 PM 4: 45
March 15, 1990
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN GO
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
3-16
FROM:
FREDERICK D. MCCLURE far
SUBJECT:
Line Item Veto
This is in response to your recent inquiry regarding legislative
activity on the line item veto. First, with regard to Senator
Biden, he continues to oppose a constitutional amendment to
permit a line item veto. In an effort to derail the
constitutional amendment, he has proposed a statutory line item
veto as an alternative. Under his approach, each line item of an
appropriations bill would be separately enrolled and presented
for signature.
You also inquired as to the status of the two Senate joint
resolutions providing for a constitutional line item veto. These
two resolutions, S.J. 14 (Thurmond) and S.J. 23 (Dixon, Simon),
are expected to be marked up in the Senate Judiciary Committee
March 22. We believe Senator Biden will offer his statutory
version as a substitute in Committee. According to Democratic
and Republican staff members, the votes are very close, with
Senator Kohl the probable swing vote.
In the 100th Congress, two line item veto amendments were
reported by the Judiciary Committee, but neither received
consideration on the floor. Once again this year, it is unlikely
that whatever measures are reported out of Committee will be
brought up for consideration by the full Senate.
John S / Fred
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we step up the call for "Action"
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL BY THE PRESIDENT
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TO:
Margaret Hance
DATE:
March 16, 1990
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RECOMMENDED BY:
Fred McClure
PURPOSE:
Margaret Hance is dying of cancer. Her
doctors do not expect her to survive past
this weekend. The President and Mrs. Bush
may wish to call the family to get a message
to Mrs. Hance or, if possible, speak directly
to her.
BACKGROUND:
Late last year, when Mrs. Hance was first
diagnosed with cancer, the President and Mrs.
Bush called to express their concern and
sympathy. According to Mrs. Hance's doctors,
the call had a tremendously positive effect
on her emotional condition. Now that she has
entered the last stages of the disease,
another call to either the family or Mrs.
Hance to express continued sympathy may be
appropriate. It would be best if the call
were made today.
Mrs. Hance is in the St. Joseph's Hospital in
Phoenix. The phone number is 602/285-3431.
She is in room 4M16.
3000
It is not clear whether Mrs. Hance is in
condition to receive a telephone call. If
she is not, the head nurse, Mrs. Bonnie
Garcia, would be able to get a message to
Mrs. Hance. Alternatively, Mrs.
Hance's sister, Mrs. Dorothy Heitel, would be
able to receive a call and relay the message
that the President and Mrs. Bush called.
Mrs. Heitel may be with her sister in the
hospital. If not, her home phone number is
602/265-5635.
Congressman Jon Kyl alerted us to this
situation.
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WASHINGTON (UPI) FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF HOSTAGE TERRY ANDERSON
MARKED THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS CAPTIVITY IN LEBANON FRIDAY WITH A
SOMBER RALLY NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE AND EXPRESSED HOPE BEHIND-THE-SCENE
EFFORTS WILL LEAD TO HIS FREEDOM "IN THE COMING WEEKS.
ANDERSON'S SISTER, PEGGY SAY, TOLD THE RALLY THAT THE RELEASE OF
HER BROTHER AND SEVEN OTHER AMERICAN CAPTIVES SHOULD ONLY BE ON
'HONORABLE'' TERMS.
``THERE WAS A TIME FIVE YEARS AGO WHEN I WOULD HAVE GIVEN ANYTHING,
PAID ANY PRICE.
I'M NO LONGER WILLING TO REWARD THE PEOPLE WHO DID
THIS
I DON'T WANT TO PUNISH THEM. I DON'T WANT TO HUNT THEM DOWN
AND KILL THEM. I WANT THEM TO GIVE ME MY BROTHER BACK, SHE SAID.
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS WIFE, BARBARA, MET WITH SAY, WHO SAID SHE
WAS ASSURED DURING THE 30-MINUTE MEETING THAT BUSH 'WAS DOING
EVERYTHING I EVER ASKED MY PRESIDENT TO DO, AND THAT IS HIS VERY BEST
BUSH TOLD REPORTERS HE WOULD NOT TALK PUBLICLY ABOUT POSSIBLE
PROGRESS.
'`THERE'S A DELICATE BALANCE HERE YOU DON'T OVERDO PUBLIC
COMMENTS. YOU DON'T HAVE TOO MANY DRAMATIC MEETINGS OR CALL PUBLIC
ATTENTION TO THIS, BUSH SAID. NONETHELESS, HE FELT THE MEETING WAS
IMPORTANT. PEGGY SAY IS A COURAGEOUS WOMAN.
I JUST GOT THINKING
THAT BARBARA AND I WOULD LIKE TO HOLD HER HAND.
BUSH ALSO DISCLOSED THAT HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SYRIAN
PRESIDENT HAFEZ ASSAD.
BEEN IN TOUCH WITH HIM (ASSAD) BUSH SAID AS HE AND THE
FIRST LADY TOURED THE TIDAL BASIN TO VIEW THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES IN
FULL BLOOM. 'BUT NO, I CANNOT. I DON'T WANT TO GET THE HOPES UP THROUGH
A LOT OF SPECULATION AND HAVE THEM DASHED DOWN.
AFTER THE MEETING WITH SAY, BUSH TOLD NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO HE WAS
CONSTRAINED FROM SPEAKING BECAUSE HE DID NOT WANT TO ''SEND A SIGNAL TO
THE HOSTAGE HOLDERS
THAT THERE'S MORE ADVANTAGE IN HOLDING THE
HOSTAGES THAN IN RELEASING THEM.
'WE' RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN. I HOPE THEY
REALIZE THAT, BUSH SAID AT ONE POITN DURING THE DAY WHEN ASKED IF HE
HAD A MESSAGE FOR THE HOSTAGE FAMILIES.
AT THE RALLY ACROSS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE, SAY SAID SHE IS
OPTIMISTIC THAT WORLD CHANGES WILL SOON BRING FREEDOM TO THE HOSTAGES.
"I'M CONVINCED IN MY HEART THAT IN THE COMING WEEKS WE WILL SEE
THE RESOLUTION OF THIS CRISIS,' SHE SAID. 'WE WILL SEE IT END IN AN
HONORABLE WAY
IN A MESSAGE TO THE CAPTORS, SAY SAID: 'WE ARE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
AND YOU HAVE HUMILIATED US AND YOU HAVE DEGRADED US ... AND YOU HAVE
KILLED US
...
AND YOU WONDER WHY YOUR CLAIMS OF INJUSTICE FALL ON DEAF
EARS.
"IF YOU WANT US TO HEAR YOUR CRIES, YOU HEAR OURS. ... YOU WONDER
WHY WE DON'T HEAR YOUR STORY AND YET THE MAN WHO TOLD IT so WELL HAS
BEEN CHAINED TO A BASEMENT WALL FOR FIVE YEARS.'
THE CEREMONY CAME A DAY AFTER THE CAPTORS OF THREE OTHER KIDNAPPED
AMERICANS THREATENED TO KILL THEM UNLESS THE UNITED STATES MEETS THEIR
DEMANDS, AND AS REPORTS CONTINUED OF SECRET TALKS CONCERNING RELEASE OF
THE 18 WESTERN HOSTAGES BELIEVED HELD BY PRO-IRANIAN FUNDAMENTALIST
GROUPS IN LEBANON.
BUSH HAS STATED FREQUENTLY IN RECENT WEEKS THAT NO U.S. OFFICIALS
ARE NEGOTIATING TO WIN THE RELEASE OF AMERICANS.
HE SAID FRIDAY, HOWEVER, THAT HE HAS RECEIVED ''SOME REPORTS'' FROM
FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, WHO IS TRAVELLING IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AND
FROM ASSAD, WHO MET WITH CARTER EARLIER THIS WEEK.
BUT CARTER SAID AFTER THE MEETING THAT HE DOUBTED ASSAD COULD HAVE
MUCH INFLUENCE IN WINNING RELEASE OF THE AMERICANS.
BUSH EMPHASIZED CARTER'S ACTIVITIES WERE '`TOTALLY UNOFFICIAL.
FITZWATER SAID BUSH HAD CONVERSED WITH ASSAD THROUGH ''DIPLOMATIC
CHANNELS' BUT DECLINED TO GET INTO OTHER SPECIFICS.
"THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF OVERTURES TO LEADERS IN THE MIDDLE
EAST, INCLUDING ASSAD, IN RECENT MONTHS ON THE HOSTAGE MATTER, HE
SAID.
HE READ A STATEMENT REITERATING THE U.S. DEMAND FOR THE
UNCONDITIONAL AND PROMPT RELEASE OF ALL AMERICANS.
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Even though the family took flack
for selling off their interest in
Rockefeller Center, one scion is
still building America, Nelson
By BETTY LIU EBRON
Rockefeller's granddaughter,
Clare Pierson Buden, and hubby,
Jim Buden, have rehabbed in
Best Oscar show in town
Hell's Kitchen. Now, the genteel
gentrifiers have their first new,
is designer-dress showroom
construction.
Plans are for a $25 million,
apartment house at Bat-
The Academy Awards aren't just an Oscars guessing game,
tery Park City south of Chambers
There a hot competition among designers outfitting stars
St. Their partners are Sher-
who to shine the most the evening of Märch 26
wood and Michael Waldman:
Lots of the action Is at the Giorgio Boytique in Beverly Hills.
Owner Fred Hayman is the show's fashion coordinator and
LOVE NEW YORK
his shop is filled with designer dresses on loan for presenters,
Civic types are ticked at CBS
best actress and pest supporting actress nominees to
Moming News anchor Harry
Smith. His recent segment poking
choose from. Price tags range from $770 to $12,000.
fun at New York referred to the
Early word is, floor-length gowns are in. Most women are
city as a "filthy, stinking, broken
picking black. Melanie Griffith, such a knockout last year,
mess. It's Calcutta without cows,
can't decide yet and left the store with two glamorous
One bit showed young men
garments: a black Vicky Tiel gown with a see-through lace
cleaning windshields, He called
back, and an Eva Chun mandarin orange strapless number
them "unofficial ambassa-
dors of good will who hold you
with a matching hand-beaded jacket. Giorgio Armanl,
hostage in your cars." Another bit:
best designer for eight lovelies last year, has Michelle
"Argue with your landlord and he'll
Pfeiffer and Jessica Lange this time around,
literally take your face off A
Hayman is also express-mailing pictures of gowns to out-of-
scarred Maria Hanson flashed on
towners. And he arranged for New Yorker Dianne Wiest to
screen. On and on,
New York Pride wrote to CBS
get a navy number from Carolyne Roehm's showroom here.
prez David Burke, Ad.man Jony
Everyone wants to know what Geena Davis, Julia Roberts
Schwartz vents in an upcom-
and Anjelica Huston will wear. They'v each bypassed the
MELANIE GRIFFITH and Don Johnson.
RON GALELLA
ing Media Industry Newsletter. An
boutique offerings and are out shopping on their own.
irony: GBS exec, Jay Kriegel is in-
volved with another civic
FOR THE RECORD
personal chef from the Virginia es-
group, A Better New York. A CBS
The New York Times is thinking.
LET THEM EAT CAKE
tate, John Garvey, is working the
COOL COPPER CAPER
rep says the switchboard didn't
about launching a weekly maga-
John Kluge, tagged by Forbes
Empire Grill's kitchen,
Apple Sauce gets action. Wednes-
light up. So expect equal
zine called Blocks.
mag as the richest man in Ameri-
4 do wholesome American
day, our Marcia Kramer reported
time for do-gooders.
Its mandate: covering the kind
ca, has just done a year-long,
food, says Garvey, 32. Every-
steamed City Hall cops were
of news features that
$20 million renoyation of the Em-
thing's made from scratch.
wilting in formal wool coats. Yes-
REIGN ON THEIR PARADE
would draw younger readers
pire Hotel, on W. 63d St.
That includes Kluge's favorite reci-
terday, top brass okayed a switch
For seven years, Ryan McFadden's
to its fold = while the paper's
Now, a personal flourish. His
pe for yanilla ice cream,
to summer gear.
on Second Ave, hosted a pri-
pages Increasingly focus on
vate St. Patrick's Day Parade
national and suburban news.
breakfast for the Emerald Society
Rumors were that the Gray Old
NAME DROPPING
and the Ancient Order of Hiberni-
Lady was planning a downtown
ans. This year, eats have
magazine. But sources tellius the
Even President Bush makes Trump divorce jokes.
been move to Rosie D'Grady's on
concept is actually their take on 7
Seventh Ave,
Days.
Speaking yesterday to the National Association of
They have more room, says
Times Assistant Managing Editor,
Manufacturers:
earlier I asked one CEO what
Hibernian Timothy Hartnett.
Warren Hoge would only confirm
Folks griped about not getting in
he's overseeing a mag project
he sees as the most lucrative growth industry in
and having to go to church.without
but adds; We haven't committed
the 1990s, Bush said. He said, being a lawyer
breakfast in their bellies.
to doing it yet."
"I guess we were kind of disap-
If it does, the impression is the
connected with the Trump case.' Meantime, the
pointed because we originated the
Times has gargeted a fall launch
publicity-obsessed Old Homestead restaurant
idea,' sighs Steve McFadden.
Management is discreetly/in+ 1
called us and claimed they offered Marla Maples no
So instead, he is hosting a break-
tervewing appospective stafferss $
last with Miss Ireland, who he)
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS FOR THE SECOND "ANY SATURDAY" RADIO INTERVIEW
WITH NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO RADIO
March 16, 1990
1) Do you believe the fire at Rabta has disrupted production
and are you pleased by what happened? Who do you think was
responsible?
2) Do you believe that your remarks about East Jerusalem
precipitated the collapse of the Shamir government?
3) Do you think the chances of getting an Israeli government
that is more amenable to the peace process is better now?
4) Is your aid package to Nicaragua and Panama your first
installment of the "peace dividend"?
5) Are you expanding the "2+4" formula when you include Poland
in border discussions and do you foresee adding more states?
6) Do you favor Soviet participation in the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development?
7) What is your reaction to the reported threat to kill the
hostages?
8) You keep referring to an Executive Order that you issued to
initiate action in support of the Chinese students. No such
Executive Order exists. Can you explain this?
9) What did you tell Gorbachev in your congratulatory note?
10) Where do you envision the Rostenkowski plan going from here?
11) Darman suggest you're amendable to a growth-oriented tax
increase. What is one?
DRAFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 14, 1990
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
It is with great sorrow to note that March 16 marks the fifth
anniversary of Terry Anderson's abduction in Lebanon.
Mr. Anderson has now been held longer than any of the other 17
western hostages. We would very much like to assure the families
of all of the hostages and especially the eight American victims
of this senseless terrorism, that this Administration calls for
the immediate, unconditional, safe release of their loved ones.
The plight of the hostages remains a matter of great importance
to the Administration. We will keep open lines of communications
with all parties, including Iran, who have influence over the
hostage takers.
# # #
"ANY SATURDAY" RADIO BROADCAST
Here in the United States, 43 million
Americans are of Irish ancestry. These millions
of people form a bond between Ireland and America
which will never be broken. But we have another
bond: the beliefs and values which hold us
together as well. Together, our two nations are
committed to democracy, justice and liberty.
For centuries, the hearts of the Irish
have burned with the fires of freedom. That's
why so many came here to be a part of the
American experiment.
-1-
More than a hundred years ago, Irish immigrants
first came to these shores -- men and women whose
hard work built our great economy, and whose
noble thoughts shaped our literary history. People
whose way with a story gave us so much laughter,
and whose deep spirituality reminded us of the
importance of the Almighty in our lives.
And so, on this very special holiday, I'd
like to share with you a saying of St. Patrick's:
"May the wisdom of God instruct us
May the way of God direct us
and may the shield of God defend us." "
And so to all your listeners,
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
# # #
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
Fin
us
Friday, March 16, 1990.
1. Prescott would like for you to call him
will be at has office until 5pm today
2. Art Fletcher returned your
of
3. Ricky Skaggs called to say he would be
in town for a CMA Board Meeting. CMA wanted
H
sax
the
to host a reception for you. He said how
shaction
Sched
appreciative he was of your courtesy when
he last visited D.C. Also, that he is very
much looking forward to meeting Mrs. Bush
sent blue note
Photocola
one day. In town: April 17, 18 19, 20
I asked Hagin to talk to him re the reception
invitation But told Ricky that I would pass
12/20
on his best wishes to you personally
NO ACTION REQUIRED
4. Per Laurie Firestone, NINFA Lorenza will be
great I'd
in D.C. the 18th and 19th. She wants to bring
at
some good "Texas" food with her. Laurie will
like photo
handle all arrangements. Just FYI
op with the
PM
Ken Raynor called to let you know that his wife
*
had a baby boy on Wednesday March 14. Weight 7lb 5oz
&
Anne is dong fine. NAME: KYLE CLINTON (207-967-8655)
(Ninfa big gal.
6.
John Macomber arrives around 10:45 - 11 a.m. Saturday
and will depart around 3 p.m. (he has a flight to catch
not
at Dulles Airport -- we ve arranged his transportation)
Laum
George Plimpton and son will chopper back to DC on the
"back-up" chopper and will go straight to National Airport
John Bush et al will chopper with you and go straight to
National airport too.
isuns
Mrs. Lee called Dr Lee's 60th birthday is March 27th
and she is hosting a small dinner party at their home.
3
(Mrs. Bush is in Austin that dated) You are free.
7:30 p.m. dinner 7:00 drinks The Bradys and the Boardmans
will be there GUIDANCE: 363-2059
noted
8
Per Laurie, Princess Katie is going to Pakistan and other
places on the 26th & 27th. (She scared, but is still going)
possible
9
Jerry Weintraub called. He said he spoke with you about
not
staying at the White House when Gorbachev is here.. He wanted
to know the dates. I told him we don t have anything yet
he asked that I keep him posted. GUIDANCE!
10. Elvis Mason called towsay how much he appreciated both you
and Mrs. Bush remembering them and what a special visit
they had 214-522-8765 NO ACTION - JUST FYI
11
Dr. Neblett said that there was an article re your IV system
and Alex Dr. Neblett is concerned about this But now
that something has appeared in print, how do you want Alex
to handle. They need guidance from you.. (The Nebletts have
not said anything to anyone. )
Also mentioned his concern that the nomination deadline for
the Nobel Peace Prize was February 1. I told him this
wasn't the kind of award that the U.S. Govt. should campaign
for etc etc
see separte blue
Finally, he's interested in your attending an event April 30
in Tennessee - Amt Assn. of Neurological Surgeons. Jimmy
Carter will belin attendance. I checked Wi/ Hagin. They
will call him and tell him that this event has been
regretted. (713-797-0866)
Andrew Neblett begins his internship in Greg Petersmeyer's
Office - May 21 His brother, not Alex but the other
begins an internship w/ Nick Brady about that same time and
they will live together. Nich Neblett at Treasury
12. Martin Allday operation is today. They will keep us
posted.
13. Ray Scott called. There was a fishing tournament in Texas
and two of the men were stranded when an unexpected storm
arose. A search was made for them and they finally turned
Photocopy from George Bush Presidential Library
up the next morning. Their boat had capsized and they had
to swim to shore. Ray asked for a telegram to be read at
the final meeting of the group today. Jan Burmeister got
all of the details and a telegram was sent
Jan is
sending us a copy -- just fyi
wrote note
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 3/13/90
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:- BOB GATES
Be sure Cheney, JAB, John Sununu, see this
story. I don't like it.
Enrile PHILIPPINES/U.S. BASES (Manila/Reuter) -- Opposition leader
extending attempt a against President Aquino in December, said complicity he in a
coup country. Enrile, released on bail on charges of military bases
in the return for the continued presence of key U.S. a special
trade deal proposed in Tuesday that the U.S. grant the Philippines Juan Ponce
economy could lease be on the military bases unless a deal opposed
defense the Philippines at worked this time out to warrant "I do not first foresee the existence any external benefiting enemy the of
in our land, treaty " said (with Enrile. the U.S.) and second the presence of foreign of a mutual troops
THE WHITE HOUSE
30 MAR
go
WASHINGTON
RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL BY THE PRESIDENT
16
P/1
TO:
Margaret Hance
DATE:
DONE!
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March 16, 1990
RECOMMENDED BY:
Fred McClure,
PURPOSE:
Margaret Hance is dying of cancer. Her
doctors do not expect her to survive past
this weekend. The President and Mrs. Bush
may wish to call the family to get a message
to Mrs. Hance or, if possible, speak directly
to her.
BACKGROUND:
Late last year, when Mrs. Hance was first
diagnosed with cancer, the President and Mrs.
Bush called to express their concern and
sympathy. According to Mrs. Hance's doctors,
the call had a tremendously positive effect
on her emotional condition. Now that she has
entered the last stages of the disease,
another call to either the family or Mrs.
Hance to express continued sympathy may be
appropriate. It would be best if the call
were made today.
Mrs. Hance is in the St. Joseph's Hospital in
Phoenix. The phone number is 602/285-3431.
She is in room 4M16.
3000
It is not clear whether Mrs. Hance is in
condition to receive a telephone call. If
she is not, the head nurse, Mrs. Bonnie
Garcia, would be able to get a message to
Mrs. Hance. Alternatively, Mrs.
Hance's sister, Mrs. Dorothy Heitel, would be
able to receive a call and relay the message
that the President and Mrs. Bush called.
Mrs. Heitel may be with her sister in the
hospital. If not, her home phone number is
602/265-5635.
Congressman Jon Kyl alerted us to this
situation.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: March
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 3-16-90
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
Brent
FYI:
Kissinger called Bar today
expressing his disappointment
at having, to cancel out on Poland
Dinnner. He is supposed to present
an award to Ronald Reagan that
night in New York.
He offered to help if we have any
specific requests of China,
gb
CC: John Sununu
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mc:
Happy 88th Birthday! Barbara and I hope
your day is filled with the warmth of good
friends and the glow of happy memories.
You have our best wishes on this special
occasion.
Sincerely,
Go/
Mr. L. F. McCollum
3435 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
as
123334
THE WHITE HOUSE
Colot
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mr. President:
Education Secretary Lauro Cavazos has been
invited to your country to receive an honorary
degree from the University of Guadalajara. He
is also going to have the good fortune of
meeting with you during his visit, and I have
asked him to carry this brief note to you with
my greetings.
Cooperation in the field of education is
something that I support strongly, and I believe
that Secretary Cavazos' visit to Mexico will
further cement our efforts in this area.
Secretary Cavazos has been a leader among US
educators in advancing contacts between the
United States and Mexico. His visit to Mexico
is very timely, and I look forward to hearing
his report when he returns.
Sincerely,
GBl
His Excellency Carlos Salinas
President of the United Mexican States
Mexico, D.F.
I are looking forward
to seeng you up we
as
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Louie:
Thanks very much for your letter of March 6 and
your kind words. I haven't made a final decision
yet on the location of the Presidential Library,
but I really appreciate the support of you and many
other distinguished Houstonians who have encouraged
me to locate the Library in my hometown.
Barbara and I are both glad to hear of Iola Faye's
improvement, and we send our best wishes for her
continued recovery.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Louie Welch
60/
Mayor Emeritus of Houston
Suite 3060
1200 Smith
Houston, Texas 77002
bec: JamB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Elsie:
Thanks for your recent letter. We're keeping
Arnold pretty busy these days with the Fitness
Council, but I'm sure his schedulers will give
your request careful consideration.
Barbara joins in sending warmest regards to you
and Henry.
Sincerely,
az/
Mrs. Henry L. Hillman
Republican National Committee
Box 113, Suite 375
Westin William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
JB
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. J. Carter Beese
One Thirty-five East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 1990
Dear Carter,
Just a quick note to say thanks for your letter.
Your enthusiasm about the possibilities of OPIC
is terrific! I know you' 11 be a great addition
to that team.
Warm regards, in which Barbara joins.
Sincerely,
by
TB
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THE PRESIDENT
3-16-90
Dear Alixe -
When I saw you today,
Imm johing- kidding - I didn't
know your Grandmothin had
died - I'm very soney..
Love &condolences - you're the best
GB
THE WHITE HOUSE
Alixe Glen
personal
W-A-G
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 16, 1990
EXCERPT OF INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT
BY NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT JIM ANGLE
Jim Angle: Why did you decide to meet with Peggy Say?
PRESIDENT: Because I -- Every day I'm President I have
a heavy heart when I think of the hostages. I've met with her
before, as you know. I've met with other hostage families. I
think we've got to be careful that we don't send a signal to the
hostage holders that make them feel that there's more advantage
in holding the hostage than in releasing them. So there's a very
delicate balance here. But Peggy Say is a courageous woman. She
has suffered for five long years and I just got thinking that
Barbara and I would like to hold her hand and say, "Stay with it,
you're courageous and we respect you."
Jim Angle: How do you keep from sending the signal
that you're worried hostage takers might interpret
...
PRESIDENT: Well, there's a delicate balance here. You
don't overdo public comments, you don't have too many dramatic
meetings or call public attention to this. But you, on the other
side of the equation, if you feel something in your heart then
you try to respond with compassion and understanding. It's
delicate, Jim.
# # #
White House News Summary
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- 1
12:00 P.M. NEWS UPDATE
HOSTAGES (UPI) -- President Bush, forced to confront the fifth year
in captivity for American hostage Terry Anderson, pledged anew
Friday that he will continue to "do everything I can" to win
freedom for the Americans held hostage in Beirut. Shortly before
a rally marking the occasion was scheduled to begin across the
street from the White House, Bush made the remarks to reporters as
he and his wife, Barbara, toured the Tidal Basin to view the cherry
blossom trees in full bloom. "It concerns me every day that I am
alive, the president said in response to the third question posed
in the morning. "We're going to keep on trying. I'm going to do
everything I can, sometimes privately, sometimes publicly.'
NORTHERN IRELAND (UPI) -- One the eve of St. Patrick's Day,
President Bush said Friday, "There's no place for violence in
creating a new future for Ireland. " Bush made the remarks in the
Rose Garden after accepting shamrocks in a crystal bowl from
visiting Deputy Prime Minister Lenihan of Ireland who said the
shamrocks were " symbol of unity and the values we share with the
American people.'
CHENEY (AP) -- America would fall from superpower status if
military spending were cut in half over the next decade, as
proposed by some defense experts, Secretary Cheney said today.
"When serious people propose cutting the defense budget by half
over the next 10 years they are not talking just about simple
budget shifts,' Cheney said. "They would give us the defense
budget for a second-class power.
"I think the notion of
America's inevitable decline is both wrong and dangerous,' 11 Cheney
said [in remarks for a conference of the National Newspaper
Association], adding that "my sincere belief is that far from
becoming less of a force in the world, America is going to be
taking on greater global responsibilities in years ahead.'
SOUTH AFRICA (Cape Town/Reuter) -- President de Klerk said Friday
he would meet ANC representatives including Nelson Mandela April
11. The Cape Town meeting will be their first official contact
since the black nationalist organization went into exile in 1960
and waged a guerrilla campaign against the white-led government.
"The state president, assisted by members of the cabinet, will
discuss with Mr. Mandela and the ANC leaders from outside and from
within the country the obstacles perceived to obstruct the process
toward negotiations,' de Klerk said in a statement.
ISRAEL (Jerusalem/UPI) --- Prime Minister Shamir faced mounting
pressure to resign as head of the Likud Party Friday while rival
Labor Party leader Shimon Peres voiced optimism about his chances
of leading Israel's next government
Editorials and cartoons
in the Israeli press gave Peres a firm lead on Shamir as a result
of the vote, with one analysis in the Ha'aretz newspaper noting
that "Labor will build on the ruins of Likud.'
In a speech to
Tel Aviv high school students, Peres said he believed he would be
able to form a coalition excluding Likud with 70 seats in the 120-
member Knesset, including his party's 39 seats. His coalition
members are expected to come from left-wing and religious parties.
-more-
White House News Summary
Friday, March 16, 1990 -- 2
EAST GERMANY/POLL (East Berlin/AP) -- East Germany's Communist
premier urged cautious steps toward reunification, but a new survey
today suggested that nearly half of all East Germans favor an
immediate joining after their first free election Sunday. "I am
for a united fatherland, not for a hasty fatherland,' Premier
Modrow told the newspaper Berliner Zeitung. He added that
unification should be step by step to guarantee Europe's peace.
A nationwide survey said that 71% of the people are optimistic
about their future, a 10-point increase since a similar poll in
February. Nearly 50% of those questioned wanted immediate
unification with West Germany, and 60% favored the new state to be
militarily neutral, the [poll] said.
U.S.-JAPAN TRADE/SATELLITES (Tokyo/UPI) -- Prime Minister Kaifu
asked his Cabinet Friday to resolve a trade dispute with the U.S.
over space satellites, an issue Secretary Mosbacher singled out in
his talks with Kaifu, government officials said. Mosbacher met
Kaifu Thursday and expressed his disappointment at Japan's
reluctance to purchase American satellites, one of three product
areas that led President Bush to place Japan on a list of unfair
trading partners last year. Kaifu instructed his minister of posts
and telecommunications and director general of science and
technology to come up with a solution to the satellite dispute at
an early date, spokesmen for the two agencies said.
CHINA/CAMBODIA (Apanyaprathet, Thailand/Reuter) -- China has
pledged to end a crippling embargo on arms supplies which caused
a non-communist Cambodia guerrilla faction to lose vital territory
last month, a guerrilla spokesman said Friday. But Ok Serei
Sopheak, a senior official of the Khmer People's National
Liberation Front, said the group had not agreed to Chinese demands
that it work more closely with the radical Khmer Rouge, the main
recipient of Beijing's support.
ATWATER (Columbia, S.C./UPI) --- Democrats who were targets of Lee
Atwater's hardball politics may find it difficult to believe, but
the RNC chairman says his recent look at his own mortality has made
him a changed man
"I can't imagine me getting back in a
fighting mood
I don't see how I'm ever going to be mean," "
Atwater said, reflecting on the recent diagnosis of his brain
tumor, a small growth that turned out to be benign. But even
though he may change his personality somewhat, Atwater said he has
no intention of leaving the trench warfare of high-level politics.
"What I'm going to do is take a new approach to how I proceed,
because politics is people," he said as he headed for the daily
radiation treatment that doctors believe will shrink the tumor.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION (AP) -- Industrial production, pulled down
in January by a cutback in automobile output and utility use,
bounced back 0.6% in February with the return of autoworkers, the
government said today. The Fed said February's advance followed
a revised 1.0 drop in January's output and a 0.1% gain in December.
January's output originally was reported O have fallen 1.2%. In
a second report, the Fed said the operating rate of the nation's
factories, mines and utilities -- which usually moves in tandem
with industrial production --- rose 0.3 to 82.3% in February.
###
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Chad:
I was pleased to learn from your father that
you decided to return to high school last fall
and that you will be graduating this summer.
Congratulations on this achievement.
You can be proud of persevering and earning
that diploma. You'll find that having a
high school education will give you many
opportunities you otherwise might not have
had.
It was good to hear you enjoyed my book, and
I am pleased if it helped you achieve your
goal. However, I know that the loving support
of your family and your own determination to
succeed are what really made the difference.
Mrs. Bush joins me in sending our best wishes
to you and your family.
Sincerely, GBl
Mr. Chad Robbins
ENCLOSE BOOKPLATE FOR THIS
4901 HUNT
Cincinnati, Ohio
YOUNG MAN'S COPY OF
"LOOKING FORWARD" ??
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C
Mr. Thomas P. Robbins
Thriftway
Jan
4901 Hunt Road
Cincinnati. Ohio 45242
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Alexander:
Your father sent me your class booklet on the
Presidency. Education is very important, and
I'm glad to see that you are learning about our
democratic system of government.
I found your classmates' comments interesting,
particularly because many of them think the
President should take care of the homeless and
the poor. Please let your classmates know that
I appreciate their suggestions and will do all
that I can to help the less fortunate.
Again, thank you for your booklet, and best
wishes for a productive school year.
Sincerely,
CyBl
Alexander Hirschhorn
3204 Farmington Drive
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-4827
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Katie:
I was delighted to hear the news of your birth on
March 1st. As the very proud parents of five
wonderful children and the grandparents of twelve,
Mrs. Bush and I know how thrilled your family is
that you have arrived.
America enjoys peace and prosperity, but it is
our job as citizens to continue to make it better.
As you grow up, I hope you will listen to your
parents and learn from them and those around you.
Learn what it means to be a loyal friend, a caring
person, and a good citizen, and you will then do
your part to make this an even better country for
the generations to come.
Mrs. Bush and I wish you a long life filled with
good health and happiness.
Sincerely,
CyBl
Kathleen Winfield Chew
5250 Watson Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
JB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Lieutenant Cullen:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter. I am
grateful for the dedicated service of the men and
women in government who are on the front line in
our war against drugs.
Stopping the spread of illegal drugs in our
nation demands a personal commitment from all our
citizens. It is going to take our best efforts on
every front -- from interdiction along our borders
to community volunteer programs. We have a lot of
work to do, but we are making headway. Thank you
for your continued support of this effort.
Sincerely,
LT Thomas M. Cullen, Jr., USCG
Apartment 83
6701 Dickens Ferry Road
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Jan
in his honor
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mr. Crim:
I was pleased to learn that East Texas State
University has received your impressive
collection of Presidential autographs. It
is a pleasure for me to contribute to this
collection at one of the fine universities
in a State that I love.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Catel
Mr. Ted Ray Crim
2313 Newcastle Circle
Plano, Texas 75075
Jan
alpha file
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mrs. Fields:
Barbara and I were very saddened to learn of
your loss. While the days ahead will not be
easy, we hope you'll take comfort in knowing
that your many friends are standing by to
help in any way.
Please know that you and your family are in
our thoughts and prayers at this difficult
time.
Sincerely,
my most sincere GBl
condolences.
Mrs. Jeffie Fay Fields
Post Office Box 2286
Humble, Texas 77347
JB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear John:
Our friend Taras Szmagala passed along to me your
kind invitation to attend the Ukrainian National
Association Convention in May. I appreciate it
very much and have asked our schedulers to give
this careful consideration. They'll be in touch
with you soon.
Thanks again for writing. Warm regards.
Sincerely,
Gatal
Mr. John O. Flis
Supreme President
Ukrainian National Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 17a
Jersey City, New Jersey 07303
JB
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FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Louis J. Girard, M.D.
Suite 100
9055 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77024
THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 1990
Dear Louis,
Many thanks for your letter and the enclosure from
Professor Boyd. I was touched when I read it, and
his letter confirms for me again that we made the
right decision concerning Panama.
Warm regards.
Sincerely,
ag
JB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Robin:
I just received your thoughtful thank-you note.
I was delighted to read how much you enjoyed the
White House booklet.
It was nice of you to tell Mrs. Bush and me about
you, your Grandmama Ada, your classmates, and your
school. It is obvious that you're studying hard
and using your many God-given talents.
I've asked my staff to send a booklet to everyone
at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf.
Mrs. Bush joins me in sending best wishes to you
and your friends for a bright and happy future.
God bless you.
Sincerely,
Cy tel
Miss Robin Craig
Route 3, Box 228
Mt. Olive, North Carolina 28365
GB/NAT/BW/SMG/emu (3PRESD)
NOTE: White House Booklets sent to:
Eagle Hall
Vestal Hall
McAdams Hall
SAMPLE
Jan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Ms. Rico-Harrison:
Thank you for your warm and thoughtful letter
regarding our handling of the mail here at the
White House. I appreciate having the views of
Americans from all walks of life. Learning of
their hopes and concerns helps me, I believe,
to be a better President.
I will pass along your kind remarks to my staff,
who will also appreciate the compliment.
Barbara joins me in sending you our best wishes.
Sincerely,
CyBal
Ms. Jacklynne Rico-Harrison
Apartment 4
3827 Evans Street
Los Angeles, California 90027
JB
Sackie
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Jennifer Carol:
I was delighted to greet you when you came to the
White House. You are an outstanding young lady,
and I am happy to count you among my young friends.
Thanks a lot for the thoughtful mementos you
presented to me. I'm enjoying all of them, and I
appreciate your remembering me.
With my best wishes,
Sincerely,
GBl
JB
Miss Jennifer Carol Price
c/o Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America
Suite 305
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
PRLIBR
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mikal:
Belatedly, thanks for your letter of February 12
regarding the location of the future Presidential
Library.
I haven't made a final decision yet, but I do
appreciate the support offered by the students at
the University of Houston.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
G Bl
Mr. Mikal Evan Belicove
President
Students' Association
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-3650
overate
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Gayle:
Many thanks for your recent letter. I'm glad I
got the chance to meet you and your husband at the
barbecue in Beeville. That picture's a great shot
of our teeth and chins!
Unfortunately, our photographer did not get a
photo of us, either. I thought perhaps the
enclosed picture (also taken in Beeville) might
be a suitable substitute. It comes with my very
best wishes.
Sincerely,
GBl
B
Mrs. Gayle Mansker
311 East Fannin
Beeville, Texas 78102
JB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Doug:
Congratulations on your new position with the
Department of Defense. I know that, with your
knowledge of America's space program, you will
be an asset to the outstanding team working on
our space-related defense initiatives.
Thank you for your good work as a member of
Presidential Correspondence. I appreciate
your two and one-half years of service in the
White House, and you have my best wishes for
every future success.
Sincerely,
CyBal
Mr. Doug MacKinnon
Apartment 815
1021 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
JB
fyi
d.
Thursday
March 15, 1990
FOR THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH:
Camp David departure is scheduled for noon Friday.
Your guests for the weekend won't arrive until Saturday morning.
John, Jody, Johnny and Billy Bush are driving their car from
New York to Camp David and plan to arrive just prior to lunch
Saturday. They will depart with you (aboard Marine One) Sunday
with the exception of Billy who will drive their family car
and meet up with his Lacross team in Baltimore or D.C. Billy
will stay with the team in the Washington area until Thursday.
The entire team (25 kids) will attend the arrival ceremony
on Wednesday for the Polish President.
George Plimpton and his 13 year old son, Taylor, will arrive Sat.
at National Airport 10 a.m. A car will meet them and they will
arrive at Camp David approximatley 11:30 a.m. They will depart
Sunday after lunch. We'll make arrangements to get them to the
airport.
Ranger will ride to C.D. with Sam Friday morning around 9:30 a.m.
Margaret hopes to visit this weekend with Marshall and Walker
arriving sometime Saturday morning. She will call me Friday to
confirm her arrangements. (Marvin is out of town this weekend).
The President extended an invitation to John Macomber to visit
either Saturday for lunch or Sunday for church and lunch. Mrs.
Macomber is out of town, but Mr. Macomber will let me know
tomorrow what works best for him. I'll keep you posted.
Patty Presock
CC: Tim McBride
Susan Rose
Gary Walters
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
PRESS BRIEFING
Bridget Montagne
BY
West Wing
MARLIN FITZWATER
March 16, 1990
The Briefing Room
10:34 A.M. EST
INDEX
SUBJECT
PAGE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phone Call to President-Elect Chamorro
1
Visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Manley
1
Visit of Polish Prime Minister Mazowiecki
1
Designation of Memberships for the Polish
American Enterprise Fund and the
Hungarian American Enterprise Fund
1-2
Meeting w/ Peggy Say
2
Lee Atwater/Campaigns
7
Possible Nomination of John Tower to the
Foreign Intelligence Board
7-8,10
Producer Price Index/Inflation
8
Anne Armstrong
10
Quayle Trip/President's Meeting w/ the VP
11
DOMESTIC
FOREIGN
Polish American Enterprise Fund and Hungarian
American Enterprise Fund
1-2
Meeting w/ Peggy Say/Hostage Situation
2-7,11-12
Evans & Novak Report on American Inspectors
at Soviet Sites
8-9
Soviets/Compliance w/ INF Treaty
9-10
Libyan Chemical Plant Fire
10,11
11:04 A.M. EST
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
PRESS BRIEFING
BY
MARLIN FITZWATER
March 16, 1990
The Briefing Room
10:34 A.M. EST
MR. FITZWATER: Several announcements here, first. The
President called Nicaraguan President-elect Violeta Chamorro last
night, who was in Houston completing her medical treatment. Mrs.
Chamorro thanked the President for announcing the Fund for Democracy,
including $300 million for Nicaraguan fiscal 1990. She urged prompt
Congressional action because of the severe economic situation in
Nicaragua and the needs of her people. The President and Mrs.
Chamorro also discussed the peace process in Nicaragua, including
demilitarization of both the Sandinistas and the resistance.
Prime Minister Michael Manley of Jamaica has accepted
President Bush's invitation to visit the United States from May 2 to
May 4. The President will meet with the Prime Minister on May 3 to
discuss political and economic developments in the Caribbean region,
international coordination against narcotics trafficking and other
issues of mutual concern. This will be an official working visit.
Polish Prime Minister Mazowiecki is scheduled to visit
the White House next Wednesday on March 21. We'll have a background
pre-briefing on his official visit on Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. For your
information but not for publication, the briefer will be Deputy
Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs Ralph
Johnson. We expect to have an on-the-record readout of the White
House meeting at approximately 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning.
During the course of their meeting the President and
Prime Minister are expected to discuss developments in Europe,
including broad questions of European security and strengthening
U.S.-Polish relations.
The President is today announcing his designations for
the Polish American Enterprise Fund and for the Hungarian American
Enterprise Fund. The President is extremely pleased with the high
caliber and range of professional diversity of the individuals who
have agreed to serve on the organizing boards of directors for the
two funds.
Q
Are you going to give these out?
MR. FITZWATER: We'll have a piece of paper on this a
little later. There are five members on each board.
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Hungary respectively. Each fund will keep appropriate records of its
activities and we'll file an annual report that includes the
statement of an independent auditor. I might just add that each fund
will hire a fund manager and appropriate staff. They are already
receiving projects for consideration, and this has all been
undertaken with Congressional consultations; and so we're anxious to
get these funds up and operating. And we'll have the names of the
individuals right after the briefing.
Q
When you talk about equity investments, does that
mean that the U.S. taxpayer funds is in essence going to start the
stock market?
MR. FITZWATER: It means the -- I don't know the exact
nature of the equity investments, but it does mean that these funds
are designed to stimulate private sector development; and as a part
of that, the stock and interest in public ownership concept.
Now, I don't know exactly how these would be invested.
But the short answer is, yes, in the sense that -- for one of the
things we've found, frankly, is that the private enterprise concept
of equity investments, stock ownership, is one that is not very well
understood in many of the East European countries. And so there will
be some effort to increase understanding and to develop that kind of
a system, whereby you have public investments that go into the
development of private businesses.
Q
What's the expected size of these funds?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, we have $300 million authorized
under the act.
Q
if so, when and where?
Is the President going to meet with Peggy Say, and
through this.
MR. FITZWATER: Let me read a brief statement and go
It is with great sorrow that we today note that eight
American hostages now remain in captivity. We want to assure the
families of all the hostages that this administration calls for the
immediate, unconditional and safe release of their loved ones. The
plight of the hostages remains a matter of the greatest importance to
this administration. We continue to pursue every course for their
release with all parties, including Iran, who have influence over the
hostage takers. In that regard, the President and Mrs. Bush have
sent a personal letter to Mrs. Peggy Say, the brother of Terry
Anderson --
Q Is this your statement -- this statement here?
MR. FITZWATER: Yes.
That letter was hand-delivered to her this morning, and I
would leave it up to her to release it because it was a private
letter. The President and Mrs. Bush will meet with Peggy Say later
this morning in the Residence for a private meeting. I don't want to
give the exact time, but sometime before noon.
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MR. FITZWATER: It certainly is a very important national
and international story, and the administration's concern for the
hostages that cannot be stressed too strongly. The President has
spoken out on this many times. He addressed it yesterday. We have
addressed it here many times, and our feelings are well-known.
In the question of Peggy and her brother, that is a
personal matter. The President and the First Lady would like to give
her their personal assurances about the member of her family in a
personal way. We seek no publicity for this meeting and leave it to
her to describe it in any way she wants to.
Q Don't you think it would be helpful for them to be
posing together, and for this picture to go around the world?
MR. FITZWATER: No. We think that Peggy deserves a
private meeting and the personal assurances of the President, and
that is what she will receive.
Q
What if she wants to have the picture released?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, Peggy is free to do whatever she
wants.
Q
If she says she'd like it released, will you release
it?
MR. FITZWATER: I don't think that's a matter of a
picture. Peggy will talk to the rally.
Q
Did she ask for the privacy that you are giving her?
MR. FITZWATER: That, I don't know.
&
Marlin, by having the meeting in the Residence and
having the First Lady there, are you trying to send a signal that
this is not an official presidential meeting? Because as I recall,
the previous ones have been in the Oval Office, and they have not
included the First Lady.
MR. FITZWATER: We're trying to send a signal that this
is a very private and personal matter.
Q And not a presidential matter -- a personal matter?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, it is a presidential matter because
he's the President of the United States, no matter where he is. But
the point being is that Peggy's brother has been held longer than any
other hostage. She has been a very important leader in keeping this
matter before the public eye. We appreciate her efforts very much.
The President feels very strongly on this issue, and in
addition to the private letter, which, if she chooses to release it,
I think you'll see is a very personal and strong statement, that the
President felt the appropriate way was for he and Mrs. Bush to meet
with her privately.
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personal messages to President Assad?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, I don't want to get into the
specifics. Suffice to say that they have been through diplomatic
channels and have been between our government and their government,
addressed to Assad and to other leaders over a period of time.
Q
One other clarification from his comments out there.
He was asked if he was at all optimistic, and he said, no, he didn't
want to get into that; it's not fair to the hostage families. Is
there a conclusion around here now that despite all the mutterings of
the last several weeks that this thing has settled back in for the
long haul?
MR. FITZWATER: We continue to --
Q
Not that it was ever in the short haul, but you know
what I mean.
MR. FITZWATER: We continue to work for their release.
We don't have any breakthroughs that we can report. I think the
President's words yesterday are the best, most accurate description
of the status of the situation. We remain hopeful, but there's just
no change that we can report.
Q
Will Peggy Say come and go as normal through the
Northwest Gate and be available after the meeting?
MR. FITZWATER: I don't -- it's up to her.
Q You're not --
MR. FITZWATER: She has her -- no.
Q Well, ordinarily, guests come and go --
MR. FITZWATER: We aren't concerned about the publicity
questions. The President just feels that it's an important way to do
it.
Q
No, I understand it. What we're interested in is
access to her later.
MR. FITZWATER: I'm sure she'll be available.
2
Is she coming in now before the rally?
Q
I mean, you're not bringing her in through some
unusual gate where she would not be seen?
MR. FITZWATER: Before the -- I'm sure she will be
available, and she's at the rally all afternoon.
2
Marlin, when did the President decide to have this
meeting? It sounds sort of like it was a last-minute decision to
avoid embarrassment.
MR. FITZWATER: No. I reject that entirely.
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appropriate way on a human basis -- on President-to-her about her
brother. And he just thinks that is appropriate.
Q
What time is this meeting?
MR. FITZWATER: About 11:30 a.m.
Q
She has tried to get as much publicity on this
problem as she possibly can. So, you know, this question of privacy
-- if he respects her feelings, she wants publicity, as well she
should.
MR. FITZWATER: Well, the President feels that's the
right way to do it from his point of view. We speak only for
ourselves.
Q
Does the administration fear that by her public and
vocal advocacy of this issue that Mrs. Say has made her brother the
most valuable hostage and therefore in some way has in fact
endangered him?
MR. FITZWATER: We are very hopeful that her actions in
this area have been helpful and that will lead to his release.
Q
But do you believe they have been?
MR. FITZWATER: We have no way of knowing.
Q
What concern is there that this recent spate of
stories about the hostages and all the attention given it today in
fact raises the currency of each of the hostages?
MR. FITZWATER: We don't have way of judging that, would
not attempt to cast any characterization of that question.
The families are suffering a great personal torture in
this matter. We have to all be sensitive to that. They choose to
conduct their private vigils in different ways, and we would never do
anything to criticize or reflect on those processes.
Q
I wasn't suggesting that in a form of criticism; I
was just suggesting that in the form -- how does all the publicity
muddy the waters in terms of any attempts to get them out?
MR. FITZWATER: We don't have any way of knowing that.
It doesn't affect us at all.
Q
Marlin, you told us yesterday that there were no
specific plans for the President to participate in any specific
meetings or events related to this --
MR. FITZWATER: I said the rally.
Q
No, there were --
MR. FITZWATER: He didn't plan to go to the rally.
Q
The question was more general, if I remember
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Q
Marlin, hasn't there always been the concern that
the appearance not be created that American policy in the Middle East
and even dealing with Iran was hostage-driven? And isn't the
President's decision to have his meeting with Mrs. Say in the
Residence with Mrs. Bush present an effort to -- and private --
consistent with the idea of not creating the sense that White House
policy, at least, is being driven by a preoccupation with the
hostages?
MR. FITZWATER: I just don't think that's the case. I
mean the facts you state are true. Certainly in the matter -- in the
Iran-Contra investigation and subsequent reports by the committees
and so forth, it was widely concluded that President Reagan's
actions, in many ways, were guided by his personal contact with the
hostage families and the great anguish that he received as a result
of that. That is a fact and it's out there. President Bush is
certainly aware of that, and I suppose that has to be a continuing
kind of concern.
But in this case, perhaps because of that awareness,
perhaps because of the Iran-Contra experience and because it's so
widely known and always considered, I don't think anyone has any fear
of being driven to do anything irrational because of personal contact
with the families. There certainly is no fear of that on the
President's part. His only interest is in expressing his concern for
the overall hostages and all their family in an appropriate way,
which is really the institutional form that I'm using here and in
expressing his personal concern for Terry Anderson, as the brother of
Peggy, in an appropriate way there, which he feels is a private way.
But this publicity aspect is not a big deal with us.
Q
Just to follow up on that. There was a conclusion
that a lot of analysts drew after the Iran-Contra that direct
Presidential involvement at the level it had been during the Reagan
administration and presidential contact with the families was
counterproductive. And there were a lot of people, both over here
and over at State, who said at the beginning of this administration
that there would be an attempt to avoid too much of that for fear
that it would be counterproductive.
Would it be fair to say that there's now been an
evolution in the policy, that the administration has now concluded
that a higher degree of Presidential involvement can't be avoided on
this?
MR. FITZWATER: I don't think there's any policy involved
in terms of reaching a conclusion, government conclusion, on that
point. And as I said earlier, I think just the fact of the
visibility that that conclusion in Iran-Contra was given stands as a
kind of guard against that sort of thing happening. And I think
that's all that's coming into play here. I mean, we obviously are
aware of it, the President's aware of it. But it hasn't been a
deciding factor, or he wouldn't be meeting with her if it was.
Q
Can we switch subjects?
MR. FITZWATER: Anything else on --
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Q
Any comment on yesterday's threat to kill three of
the hostages?
MR. FITZWATER: No.
Q
Marlin, the wholesale inflation rate was unchanged
--
MR. FITZWATER: We're still on the hostages.
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Same subject. Same subject. Yes, Marlin, in your
opening remarks, you said you were pursuing every avenue -- talking
to every party, including Iran -- that might have influence over the
hostage takers. Is there anything specific there that you can tell
us about?
MR. FITZWATER: Nothing specific that we can report.
Q
And one other thing. If I could make a point on the
issue, when you were asked yesterday about whether the President
would -- I don't know if it was attend a rally or talk to Peggy Say
-- I don't remember what the question is -- but in incidents like
that, I wonder if it's possible for you not to be quite so literal
when, I think, obviously we're asking about contact generally, and if
somebody said rally and he was going to have a private meeting, that
you could give us some guidance on that.
MR. FITZWATER: I thought he was clearly asking if he was
going to go to the rally. It was during the announcements part, as I
recalled it, and he was not going to the rally.
Q
Well, what I mean is, sometimes I think --
MR. FITZWATER: I can't imagine your drawing a more
sweeping conclusion than that, because the President has been so
closely involved in this issue. He's done all kinds of things for
the hostages.
Q
I just wonder, though, if it's possible in a case
like that where there's an obvious interest, that you might guide us
if somebody fails to ask this specific literal question.
Q
Marlin, the President has done a lot of politicking
and money-raising on the behalf of the Republican candidates.
There's a primary in Illinois Tuesday. Is he for Secretary of State
Jim Edgar for Governor?
MR. FITZWATER: I'm sorry, what was the premise? Is this
a primary? We try not to get involved in primaries.
Q
You don't have to get involved in primaries, but he
certainly endorsed Lynn Martin out there, and Baer is presenting a
challenge, and it's being fought a lot over the issue of abortion.
MR. FITZWATER: I don't know, John. I'd have to refer
you to Lee Atwater. I'll give him a call later and see. I just
don't know.
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Chairman of the Intelligence Board, as reported?
MR. FITZWATER: We haven't -- the President's indicated
he's reviewing the Foreign Intelligence Board to make a decision on
what he thinks his future role should be. He has not made that basic
decision, and certainly there would be no personnel decisions until
after that's done.
Q
Producer prices were out today and the rate was down
slightly, but core inflation is still a problem. Do you want to take
this opportunity to make any suggestions to the Fed?
MR. FITZWATER: You know, for some reason I don't have a
piece of paper that tells me. Tell me what happened again. What
happened in producer prices? So inflation remains low and under
control? (Laughter.)
Q Raging.
Q
It's raging.
Q
Marlin, to follow up on that, producer prices were
unchanged in February. In January, they went up a whopping 1.8
percent. That sends interest rates up --
MR. FITZWATER: Whopping? Now, don't editorialize on me.
Q
-- that sent up interest rates very sharply because
markets were concerned that inflation was going out of control.
Should interest rates come back down now that -- employment rates
have come down?
Q
Careful, Marlin.
Q
Say yes.
MR. FITZWATER: I don't have any comment on interest
rates, David.
Q
What about the drop in permits -- 25 percent drop?
Now, that can show the economy slowing down. You know, maybe we need
a little push from the Fed. What do you think? (Laughter.)
Q
Live dangerously.
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-- seven percent on housing -- 45 percent -- on
permits?
MR. FITZWATER: You two guys. Do you coordinate your
questions? (Laughter.) I think you guys sit over at Treasury, dream
up a sequence and get over here and try to nail me. (Laughter.)
Q
Housing is down seven percent.
Q
Helen will join any posse.
Q
Another subject? Evans and Novak this morning have
a report of Soviet guards at a missile installation. I believe
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Q
Well, were the U.S. inspectors barred from turning
on the radar device? It was supposed to be used to detect --
MR. FITZWATER: Now you're talking.
Q
-- the larger missiles being made there.
MR. FITZWATER: Now you've got the question here. All
right, let me get these.
Q
While you're looking, was there at least a furtive
move by these Soviet guns?
MR. FITZWATER: Let's see. Now, this -- let's make sure
I've got this right. This was the question at Votkinsk, right?
Q Correct.
MR. FITZWATER: I'm glad you asked this question.
Q Votkinsk.
MR. FITZWATER: Votkinsk.
Q
Secretary of energy.
MR. FITZWATER: The INF Treaty gives us the right to use
non-damaging imaging equipment to X-ray --
Q
Marlin?
-- the same thing that was read at State yesterday,
MR. FITZWATER: Yes, but I'm going to read it a lot
better.
Q
Oh, no.
Q
But is it word-for-word?
MR. FITZWATER: It's word-for-word.
Q
Never mind.
Q
Thanks.
Q
You read it better. Let's stipulate.
Q
Wait, can you amplify -- are we concerned -- is the
President concerned about this? Does the President now believe that
the Soviets are in violation of the INF Treaty?
MR. FITZWATER: The President believes that we have a
difference of an interpretation here. We do consider the matter
serious. The U.S. has sent a team of technical experts to
demonstrate the cargo scan system and how it works. We regard any
question of compliance with the INF Treaty as a very serious matter.
And we have raised this issue at high levels in both Moscow and
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Marlin?
MR. FITZWATER: Margaret has done a great job. I love
it. It's all right here.
Q
Is it the sense that this is simply an argument over
use of this X-ray equipment, or the Soviets have, in fact, violated
the Treaty by shipping out SS-25s?
MR. FITZWATER: We haven't voiced any conclusions at this
point. We have protested to the Soviets. We are talking to them
about it. We hope to be able to iron this problem out. But it is a
very serious matter, and could lead to conclusions about a violation,
but we're not there at this point.
2
Well, okay, Marlin, what would be the implications
for the conventional or START talks if it was determined that this --
MR. FITZWATER: It's too hypothetical. I can't speculate
on that.
Q
No matter how the Foreign Intelligence Advisory
Board is restructured, is John Tower the kind the guy that --
(laughter) -- the President would like to see running it?
MR. FITZWATER: Can't speculate. We haven't got that far
yet.
Q
How about the chemical plant?
Q
Are you going to toast his appointment?
Q
Oooooohh.
MR. FITZWATER: What did he say?
2
What did you say, Cragg Hines?
Q
Going back to this -- INF Treaty questions again,
just for a moment. We're making very high-level affairs out of this
question of the radar, and last week the question of these missiles
that may have been shifted over to East German control before the INF
Treaty went into effect. Is there an effort by the administration
going on to try to forestall any potential conservative opposition to
further arms control treaties with the Soviets by showing that we're
going INF? to snap at any, even technical violation that comes along in
MR. FITZWATER: No, there's no political motivation.
Q
How about the chemical weapons plant? Is there
anything new in our --
MR. FITZWATER: Don't have anything new, really, from
yesterday's conclusions.
Q
When Tutwiler called for the dismantlement of the
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MR. FITZWATER: You'd have to ask her. I am not aware of
any indication.
Q
Hee-haw.
Q
Marlin, what's the President's assessment of the
Quayle trip?
MR. FITZWATER: The President will meet for an hour and a
half at lunchtime with --
Q
-- press the doll. (Laughter.)
MR. FITZWATER: -- with Secretary of State Baker and the
Vice President, Governor Sununu, Bob Gates, and the National Security
staff to review the trip. But our assessment is that it was quite
successful. For one thing, the Vice President was met with broad
acceptance and cheers throughout the hemisphere. I would note that
in the some short three months since Panama, that almost all of the
countries of the region have now recognized the new government there.
Maybe this is the dog-that-didn't-bite story, but the only protest he
saw in the entire trip was in favor of Pinochet and his government.
So, I think it demonstrated --
Q
That's not true.
MR. FITZWATER: It demonstrated a high degree of support
for the United States and some very good feelings toward the United
States and Latin America.
Q
Just one more question, back to the plant. Is -- do
we have the assessment now that it's out of business?
MR. FITZWATER: I don't think we can say for certain that
we have that conclusion, but we do think some very extensive and
serious damage has been done. It seems likely that it's out of
business, common sense would suggest that. But I don't think we can
reach an absolute conclusion at this point.
Q
Do you have a strong indication of where -- of how
this occurred?
MR. FITZWATER: We don't. We still do not have a
conclusion of how it occurred.
Q
Do we have a tentative sense of how it occurred?
MR. FITZWATER: Not really.
2
Do we have a belief?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, we all have beliefs.
2
What do you think of Gadhafi?
Q
Is your belief that this was sabotage?
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2
But you said he has a lunch meeting? So --
Q
When is his next appointment?
MR. FITZWATER: Well, Peggy's rally starts at noon, so I
assume it will be over before then.
Q
Is she here now?
MR. FITZWATER: She's here in town. Yes.
Q
I mean, is she here in the Residence now?
MR. FITZWATER: That, I don't know.
Q
What entrance is she going in?
MR. FITZWATER: I don't know. But she'll be available to
the press -- at 12:00 p.m. she's available right over here to
everybody.
Q
Why don't we surround the --
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
11:04 A.M. EST
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
PERSONAL
Dear Mr. Sankilampl:
Barbara shared your thoughtful letter with me,
and we both appreciate being remembered with the
electronic heart watch that we received through
Bill Zeliff. As health advocates, we certainly
will make good use of your gift. Many thanks to
you and the members of the 1990 Finnish Nordic
Disabled Ski Team for your kind gesture.
With our best wishes for a rewarding retirement
and our warm regards to the team,
Sincerely,
Gatel Bl
Mr. Pertii Sankilampl
National Honorary Chairperson
V World Nordic Ski Championships
Post Office Box XC
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Robert Lawrence Spear
552 North Neville Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 1990
Dear Bob,
I got your note and the copy of Harvard Magazine.
Many thanks for sending it along.
I hope all is well with you. Warm regards.
Sincerely,
CyBl
Jan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Taras: Tewy
Thanks very much for your letter and the
invitation from John Flis to attend the UNA
Convention in Baltimore in late May. I'm not
sure what the calendar holds for that time,
but I have asked the schedulers to give this
careful attention and contact you and John
directly as soon as they know whether it will
be possible for me to attend. I have written
to John today as well.
It was good to hear from you. Barbara joins me
in sending our very best wishes.
Sincerely,
GyBl
JB
Mr. Taras G. Szmagala
10976 Tanager Trail
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
GEORGE BUSH
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Dean Thomas:
I am writing on behalf of Lehmann Li, who
is reapplying for admission to your law
school this coming Fall. (I understand
he was accepted at Yale Law School in
1986, but chose instead to work for me.)
From 1986-1988, Lehmann worked on my
Vice Presidential staff, and this past
year he has served as Executive Secretary
of the Economic Policy Council. Lehmann
served me loyally and ably, working on
economic, education, and agriculture issues.
He will be a credit to Yale Law School and
the legal profession. He is, in a word,
"outstanding."
=
Sincerely,
ag Bel
JB
Dean James Thomas
Yale Law School
401A Yale Station
New Haven, Connecticut 06520
PRLIBIL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Mr. Truxillo:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter regarding
the location of the future Presidential Library
of the Bush Administration. I haven't made a
final decision yet, pending review of the various
proposals by Don Wilson, the Archivist of the
United States, but I appreciate the thought you
and the Houston Heights Association have put into
this matter -- and all the work you are doing to
revitalize Houston Heights.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
GzBl
Mr. Bart Truxillo
Chairman
Presidential Library Committee
Houston Heights Association
Post Office Box 70735
Houston, Texas 77270
bac tan B
yale
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1990
Dear Chet:
Your Clare sent me a very warm letter and some
great clippings from your collection, including
one detailing Yale's loss to Kings Point. Those
were indeed good days.
You have clearly excelled in all your endeavors,
from baseball at Kings Point to engineering at
General Electric. You surely must have many
wonderful memories.
Barbara joins me in sending warmest good wishes to
you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gg Bl
Mr. Chester R. Wojcicki
53-07 211 Street
Bayside, New York 11364
JB
March
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Carl Zukroff
Houghton Mifflin Company
Floor 28
One Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108-3166
THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 1990
Dear Carl,
Thanks for your note and for passing along that
song about Kennebunkport. It really makes me
eager for summer vacation! You are kind to think
of me and I appreciate it.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
aztel
JB
Air Power History
Spring 1990
Volume 37, No. 1
GEORGE
George Bush, Naval Aviator
Clipping Axis Wings
American POWs in Romania
Combat Control Team at Khe Sanh
Air Power History
Journal of the Air Force Historical
Foundation. Formerly Aerospace Historian
Volume 37, Number 1 - - Spring 1990
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Air Power History
Spring 1990
Volume 37, Number 1
George Bush, Naval Aviator
From ground school and flight training into
9
by VADM M.W. Cagle, USN (Ret)
Pacific carrier combat, the maturing of a young
Naval aviator.
Clipping Axis Wings
German and Italian airlines had strong roots in
19
by Dr. Theresa L. Kraus
prewar Brazil. The U.S. government wanted
them out.
B-24 Liberator: The Mostest
More B-24 Liberators were built than any other
27
by Robert F. Dorr
WWII U.S. combat aircraft, and in a bewildering
variety of models.
U.S. Air Power, 1911
At Fort Sam Houston in 1911, the entire U.S.
32
by Julia Ackerman
Army air fleet took to the skies. A rare panoramic
photo.
American POWs in Romania
Life after shootdown was never pleasant for any
37
by Capt. Donald R. Falls
airman, but those in Romania coped better than
most.
Wartime News in a POW Camp
Clandestine crystal radio receivers and unauthorized 45
by John W. Smallwood, Jr.
access to German typewriters kept POWs informed.
CCT at Khe Sanh
The besieged Marines relied on airlift to deliver
47
by Maj. John L. Cirafici, USAF
and remove essentials. USAF Combat Control
Team members were the vital link.
Departments:
Letters to the Editor
6
History Mystery
53
History Happenings
54
Book Reviews
58
Reunion Notices
64
Cover: In the Pacific carrier war, he was one of thousands of Naval aviators
who flew off and landed on those narrow, short decks. He was shot down, but
rescued. Postwar, he continued in service of his country, including the present
day. Former LT-USNR George Bush, Commander in Chief. (Photo courtesy the
White House News Service.)
Air Power History/Spring 1990