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(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01. Resume
Re: William W. Koeppel; Personal Identifiable Information
n.d.
(b)(6)
redacted. (1 pp.)
02. Outline
Re: Meeting with President Violeta Chamorro [originally closed
4/8/92
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n.d.
(b)(1)
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04. Report
Re: [Government Report] [originally closed as 01c] (2 pp.)
1/13/92
(b)(1)
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Re: [Government Report] [originally closed as 01d] (1 pp.)
4/4/92
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06. Cable
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07. Note
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n.d.
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04/03/92
(b)(6)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Ron Kaufman for-
warded his reply
DATE:
to Mr. Koeppel
FYI.
4-9-92
FROM THE PRESIDENT
4/29/92
To:
Ron Kaufman
Pleasev prepare a reply
to Koeppel. He handed this to
me at Eagles meeting- loyal fellow,
but very persistent.
as
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - GEORGE BUSH HANDWRITING
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 21, 1992
Dear Bill:
The President shared with me the letter and
resume you gave him last week at the Eagles
reception.
While I can appreciate your frustration,
please understand that many dedicated people,
like yourself, who worked long and hard to
get the President elected have sought
appointments in the Administration.
Unfortunately, sometimes it seems there are
just too many people for too few slots!
In any event, I've sent your materials to
Connie Horner, Director of Presidential
Personnel, for her personal review and
consideration.
Thanks for your letter, Bill. I know the
President appreciates your steadfast loyalty
and support.
Sincerely
Rm
Ronald C. Kaufman
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Political Affairs
Mr. William W. Koeppel
1
1453 Bay Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 4/10/92
NOTE FOR: RON KAUFMAN
The President has reviewed the attached, and it is forwarded to you
for your:
Information
Action
XX
Thank you.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
(x2702)
CC:
OEPPEL
REALTY INVESTMENTS
KOEPPEL
641 LEXINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022-4503
(212) 751-8334
FAX (212) 751-8834
WRITERS DIRECT DIAL
April 7, 1992
The Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I think history will prove that it was unwise for
Bush. adversaries, both domestic and international, to misjudge George
However, for your supporters and admirers, this has been a
difficult four years since it has proven nearly impossible to
assist you in creating a strong and united nation capable of
meeting the challenges of a changing world.
Despite having worked to consistently carry the
Administration's message in my capacity as a GOP Congressional
candidate in Manhattan, my work as one of the nation's leading
co-chairmen and vice-chairmen for the Eagles, and my role as
finance co-chairman and top fund-raiser for the Giuliani
campaign, I have been offered little in the way of encouragement
and support from members of the Bush Administration.
As a successful business leader in New York, I have time and
again demonstrated substantive managerial skills that could be an
asset to the Administration. I have helped create a resilient
Republican network in a Democratic bastion and have provided a
clear and articulate countervoice to those who champion
everything from welfare to work release. Yet the Administration
has seen fit to suggest an appointment for me as a member of the
American Heritage Commission dealing with foreign graves.
KOEPPEL & KOEPPEL
The Honorable George Bush
April 7, 1992
Page Two
I am proud of my past efforts on behalf of the
Administration. I have earned my place on the Presidential
receiving line, and I am grateful for our friendship. I hope
that by bringing this situation to your attention my personal
request might be properly addressed and, just as importantly,
that the Administration might also realize that many other fine
supporters very committed to you and your Administration are
being turned off and away by an inefficient and stalled
bureaucracy. Unlike myself, they may not realize where the
problem lies and just might, out of frustration, abandon the
Administration at a time when you and our country need all hands
on deck.
I wish you much luck in the campaign and I remain true,
loyal and committed to your goals and objectives having raised
already in the neighborhood of $100, 000 and having been one of
the top fund-raisers at the November 12 event in New York. I
believe our nation, and our world, was saved from a grisly
twilight thanks to your leadership during Desert Storm, but my
credibility as a fund-raiser and my personal motivation are
becoming diminished from a bureaucratic process that chokes ideas
with supporters. bureaucratic indifference and diffuses the energy of its
If I can ever be of assistance to you or to the
Administration, please know I remain ready, willing, and able to
help, but my ability to help is being greatly reduced by an
Administration bureaucracy which has failed over the past four
years to recognize those who have served the Administration and
who could contribute even more to strengthening the
Administration and our nation.
I greatly appreciate you looking into my situation and look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Bill
William W. Koeppel
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Deed of Gift Restrictions
(b)(1) National security classified information
C(1) Closed by Executive Order 13526, governing access to national
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financial institutions
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(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA)
concerning wells
KOEPPEL & KOEPPEL
WILLIAM W. KOEPPEL
1453 Bay Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Home: (516) 371-0760 & (212) 879-1206
Office: (212) 751-8334
Social Security No. :
(b)(6)
Date of Birth:
(b)(6)
Marital Status:
Single
EDUCATION
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Long Island, NY;
J.D., 1984
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY; B.A. Cum
Laude, 1981
Bentley High School, New York, NY; Graduated 1977
WORK
1977-Present:
Koeppel & Koeppel
641 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10022-4503
Koeppel & Koeppel is owned and managed by Robert A. Koeppel and
William W. Koeppel. William Koeppel represents the fourth
generation of his family who is involved in New York City and
suburban real estate.
Responsibilities are maintenance of residential and commercial
properties, acquisition of new projects, refinancing and
construction supervision. He personally oversees the operation
of approximately 2,000 rental apartments in the City of New York,
ranging from luxury to middle income rental housing. He has been
extensively involved with rehabilitation of the rental housing
stock as owned and managed, which includes the installation of
new windows, boilers, elevators, roofs, waterproofing, intercoms,
remodeling of apartments and public areas.
He has also been responsible for maintenance, rehabilitation, and
building of Koeppel & Koeppel's office space and retail centers.
SOCIAL
Member:
Palm Beach Country Club; Palm Beach, Florida
Inwood Country Club; Inwood, Long Island, NY
Marco Polo Club; New York, New York
KOEPPEL & KOEPPEL
William W. Koeppel
Page Two
CHARITIES
Fellow, Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
Albert Einstein College, Member of the Board of
Directors, Young Men's Division
St. Mary's Hospital, Palm Beach, Florida
Involved in assisting the elderly and children with
learning disabilities
POLITICAL
Republican Congressional Candidate for 17th District
(11/90)
National Co-Chairman, Republican Eagles, Republican
National Committee
National Finance Committee member, Bush/Quayle '92
Co-Chairman, 11/12/91 lunch at Hilton/New York for
Bush/Quayle Reelection
Co-Chairman, Republican Eagles' 10/23/91 dinner in
Washington, D.C.
Co-Chairman for New York State, President's Club,
Republican National Committee
Co-Chairman, The President's Club 6/91 luncheon with
Mrs. Bush
Co-Chairman, Presidential Inaugural Anniversary
Gala (1990, and Vice-Chairman/Co-Chairman 1991,
and Co-Chairman, 1992)
Member, Republicans Abroad (and Finance Committee,
1989)
Member of Executive Committee (TEAM New York) and
Finance Committee, New York State Republican
Committee, New York State Republican party
Vice President, New York Republican County Committee
Chairman, New York Republican County Committee's
Lincoln Day Dinner (1990, and Co-Chairman, 1991)
Friends of Giuliani, Leaders Council
Finance Committee for Rudolph Giuliani for Mayor
campaign (NYC), (1989) (Fund-raising and
volunteering)
Finance Chairman of the President's dinner for Rudy
Giuliani (10/12/89)
Working with Rudy Giuliani for possible mayoral
bid in 1993
Finance Director, Earl Andrews for Manhattan Borough
President (NYC), (1989) (also wrote position
paper)
INTERESTS
Golf, tennis, fishing, sailing, photography, car collecting
April 7, 1992
William W. Koeppel
Possible Appointments
First Choices (in order of preference)
U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors
- or -
Postal Rate Commission
Small Business Administration -
Presidential Advisory Board (Region 2)
Consumer Advisory Council (Federal Reserve Board)
(
Department of State
(
U.S. Mission to the U.N.
(
Political Officer
(
U.S. Representative
President's Committee on Employment
of People with Disabilities
National Council on the Handicapped
Interagency Committee on Handicapped Employees
President's Committee on Employment of Handicapped
Task Force on Legal Equity for Women
National Advisory Board
on International Educational Programs
Second Choices
Federal Interagency Committee on Education
White House Commission on Presidential Scholars
Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp. Advisory Board
GSA - Advisory Boards
Third Choices
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention
President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
William W. Koeppel
April 7, 1992
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President's Intelligence Oversight Board
United States Sentencing Commission
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Advisory Committee on Federal Pay
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
National Council on Educational Research
U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
General Advisory Committee
Jacob K. Javits Fellow Program Fellowship Board
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
MADE BY WILLIAM W. KOEPPEL
As of 4/7/92
Campaign/Event
Date
Amount
Bush/Quayle '88
'88
$2,000
+ provided phone bank
RNC Fund
2/89
$3,300
RNC, Republican Eagles
2/89
$10,000
RNC, Republicans Abroad
2/89
$5,000
Earl Andrews for Manhattan
10/89
$3,000
Borough President
RNC, The President's Club
10/89
$1,000
RNC, Republican Eagles
11/89
$20,000
(Koeppel & Koeppel)
Rudy Giuliani Mayoral Race
11/89
$6,000
raised $150,000
Hosted Dan Quayle reception
12/89
$6,000
Guy Molinari (for Congress &
'89/'90
$1,000
for Staten Island Borough Pres.)
$1,000
New York State Finance
'89/'90
$28,000
Committee
To various candidates' races
'89/'90
$5,000
RNC, Republican Eagles
1/90
$15,000
RNC, Republicans Abroad
1/90
$2,000
Lincoln Day Dinner
2/90
$10,000
raised approx.
$65,000
Susan Molinari for Congress
3/90
$2,000
+ hosted reception
raised $7,000
President's dinner/D.C.
6/90
$4,000
Alfonse D'Amato
6/90
$2,000
raised $8,000
- 2 -
Senate Trust
6/90
$1,000
Ned Regan for Comptroller
6/90
$1,000
Lee Atwater Trust Fund
8/90
$3,000
RNC, President's Club
9/90
$1,000
(Koeppel & Koeppel)
Guy Velella
9/90
$2,000
Rudy Boschwitz for Senator
9/90
$1,000
Turner for Mayor/D.C.
9/90
$2,000
raised $2,000
WWK congressional race
11/90
approx. $200,000
RNC, Republican Eagles
12/90
$15,000
RNC, President's Club
12/90
$1,000
General contributions
'91
$5,000
Raised for presidential
T6,/06,/68,
$377,500
inaugural anniversary galas
'92: Sam Hausman
20,000
(Republican Eagles)
Sam Heyman
20,000
and President's Club
Arthur Belfer
20,000
Rebecca Katz
7,500
Stewart Kim
7,500
Joni Nelson
15,000
Michael Riccio
15,000
Jeff Rubin
7,500
E. Skouloudis
7,500
Martin Zlotkin
15,000
Bush/Quayle '92 (11/12/91
'91
$96,000
New York City fund-raiser;
3rd place in top fund-raiser
contest)
Team 100
'92
$100,000
(Zane Alpert $80,000 +
$20,000 Seabeco corporate
Eagle membership)
Fund-raising for
5/91
$39,500
6/91 President's Club event
in New York
TOTAL
$1,285,800
Daily News, New York City, Thursday, March 19, 1992
Loan
stance
seen
hurting
Prez
By FRANK LOMBARDI
Bush and Secretary of
chairs the Conference of
Dar, heas Political Editor
going to be a close race this
State Baker have linked the
President Bush's renewed
Presidents of Major Ameri-
year, and the Jewish commu-
$10 billion in loan guarantees
refusal to pave the way for
can Jewish Organizations.
to a freeze on Israel's build-
nity can absolutely make a
loan guarantees for Israel
said the loan guarantees
difference."
ing of settlements in the oc-
has angered Jewish voters
were being held "hostage to a
Hikind said he's now con-
cupied West Bank and Gaza
while handing Democrats. a
sidering endorsing either Bill
Strip. The guarantees would
home-run issue for the presi-
WON'T STAND PAT
Clinton or Paul Tsongas. who
make it easier and cheaper
dential race.
for Israel to borrow funds for
Buchanan vows to fight on.
both favor the loan guaran-
That was the consensus
continued resettlement of
PAGE 20
tees, as does Jerry Brown. the
third major Democratic can-
yesterday of Jewish activists
Jews from the former Soviet
political decision." But she
didate in the race.
and political operatives in-
Union.
terviewed by the Daily News.
said she couldn't judge if
A well-placed Republican
Kenneth Bialkin. president
Bush's action will hurt his re-
political operative who did
Several said Bush's stance
of the Jewish Community Re-
election bid.
not want 10 be identified said
could hurt fund-raising for
lations Council of New York.
While most Jewish voters
the loan-guarantee contro-
the Bush-Quayle campaign.
said the loan guarantees and
are Democrats. the Bush-
versy has angered "a lot of
"I think it's a very serious
other recent differences with
Quayle ticket won 30'1 of the
people who gave a lot of mon-
issue." said Seth Lipsky. edi-
the Rush administration have
Jewish vote in 1988.
ey the last time" 10 the Na-
tor of Forward. a -weekly.
generated widespread re-
newspaper for the Jewish
"He's not going 10 get many
tional Republican Party. Sev-
sentment among Jews.
votes in my community this
community. "Most Jews are
eral of those supporters did
"If the vote were taken to-
time," fumed Assemblyman
liberal. but even those in-
not return calls for comment.
day, the Bush administration
Dov llikind (D-Brooklyn).
clined to give Republicans
But William W. Koeppell, a
would suffer substantially."
the benefit of the doubt are
who bolled his party four
leading New York fund-rais-
Bialkin commented. "But I
beginning to wonder what's
years ago to support Bush.
or for the Bush-Quayle cam-
think the administration will
People like myself will be
going on in the Bush adminis-
paign. denied the loan-guar-
come to its senses."
tration."
doing everything humanly
Shoshana Cardin. who
antee issue was hurting fund
possible to defeat him
It's
raising. "Not at all." he said.
1992
No bushwhack in New Ork
Buchanan's showing hasn't dented Bush fund raising
BY NICKY ROBERTSHAW
CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS
Even state Conservative Party Chairman
Michael Long admits that New York just
was vigorously championed by New York
Sen. Alfonse D'Amato.
Patrick Buchanan may be causing big
isn't where the excitement is this year on
the GOP side. "There is no Republican pri-
All of these candidates came through
trouble for George Bush in New Hampshire
mary here," he says ruefully.
town frequently, firing salvos at one an-
and the South, but he's causing little stir in
That's quite a contrast to the 1988 pri-
other and competing vigorously for New
New York.
York dollars.
Not only is the conservative television
mary season, when the GOP presidential
commentator not even on the ballot for the
contest provided a three-ring circus for
"On the Republican side, we had very,
state's April 7 primary, he's failed to dent
New York Republicans.
very serious challenges to George Bush (in
With Ronald Reagan not running, then-
1988)," says Guy V. Molinari, the Staten
the president's fund-raising efforts.
Vice President Bush was fighting against
Island borough president who served as Mr.
As of Dec. 31, Mr. Buchanan had raised
Bush's New York chairman four years ago.
$20,000 in New York state compared with
then-Rep. Jack F. Kemp, who had extensive
$1.3 million for Mr. Bush. Both figures ex-
home-state connections. There was also
"We had to raise a lot of money and spent a
Kansas Republican Sen. Robert Dole, the
lot of money in the primaries,' he adds.
clude contributions of $200 or less.
Senate minority leader whose candidacy
Mr. Bush had no trouble drawing more
(Continued on Page 33)
No bushwhacking in N.Y.
From Page One
than $2 million at his $1,000-a-
head November fund raiser in
"You've already gone through
the orchard and picked a lot of
of contributors.
New York. Late payments are
the apples," says William Koep-
With an incumbent president,
tion gets underway, perhaps re-
why the dinner drew more than
viving some excitement in the
the $1.3 million in contributions
pel, a partner for Manhattan-
fund raising is very events-
New York COP.
based developer Koeppel & Koep-
oriented, observers say. Contribu-
for the year. His supporters ex-
In fact, Mr. Long of the state's
tors want to see and preferably
pect a healthy turnout for his next
pel. He has been a major fund
Conservative Party-like Mr. Bu-
New York event, being planned
raiser this time around.
meet the president in a charged
chanan-warns that Mr. Bush
party atmosphere.
for next month.
may be alienating the conserva-
April affair on tap
Bush not taking PAC money
tive Democrats who helped him
in general, the 1992 presidential
Mr. Koeppel notes that the
win in 1988.
race IS shaping up across the
April affair for Mr. Bush may be
For now, the Bush campaign
"The president has time to
board as a less moneyed affair
than the 1988 contest.
$500 per person-an event that he
isn't accepting political action
change that," Mr. Long says. "But
The Federal Election Commis-
hopes would bring in another tier
committee contributions.
he's got to make some significant
Things could change dramati-
sion reported last week that as of
cally by the time, the general elec-
moves to show he's going to get
back on track."
Jan. 31, the presidential candi-
dates had raised $32.8 million and
spent $23.3 million. At the same
point in 1988, the candidates had
raised $149.4 million and spent
$120.3 million.
Another sign that New York
isn't a worry for the Bush/Quayle
1992 campaign IS expenditures:
The campaign spent only $59,000
here in January, which his back-
ers say is just enough to support a
base of operations. In contrast,
Mr. Bush's operatives spent hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars on
advertising and other expenses in
primary states like Georgia.
The president's campaign in
January took in about
$60,000 from downstate New
Yorkers, including designer Ralph
Lauren, former New York Stock
Exchange Chairman John Phelan
and Metromedia Co. Chairman
and President John Kluge, ac-
cording to FEC documents.
That sounds like an anemic
showing for New York in a month
in which $1.6 million was raised
nationwide. But Mr. Bush's sup-
porters point out that many New
Yorkers have already given
$1,000, the individual limit for a
primary.
THE WHITE HOUSE
MRS. BUSH'S PRESS OFFICE
DAILY PRESS CLIPPINGS
Thursday, April 9, 1992
Mrs. Bush
(in folder)
Secretary Skinner
West Wing
Marlin Fitzwater
West Wing
Constance Horner
West Wing
Carol Powers
West Wing
Patty Presock
Residence
First Lady Detail
Staircase
Karen Connell
Room 58 OEOB
Shirley Green
Room 94 OEOB
Anne Griffith
Room 98 OEOB
Diana Kellogg
Room 157 OEOB
Gregg Petersmeyer
Room 100 OEOB
Marguerite Sullivan
Room
268
OEOB
Carolyn Washington
Room 268 OEOB
Benita Somerfield
hold one copy
Ann Brock
Julie Cooke
Joan DeCain
Laurie Firestone
Jane Moore
Susan Porter Rose
Sally Runion
Peggy Swift
Anna Perez
Sondra Haley
Jean Becker
Jay Suchan
(plus originals)
The New York Times
NEW YORK, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992
Agence France-Pres
President Bush and his wife, Barbara, on an early-morning walk yesterday to see the cherry blossoms.
White House Memo
With Bloom Off, Bush Takes
Time to Smell the Flowers
By ANDREW ROSENTHAL
Specialto The New York Times
WASHINGTON, April 8 - It's
Claiming inspiration from Thomas
morning again in the White House.
Jefferson, he discoursed on the 1992
At 5:55 A.M. today, during a week
election (not afraid of Buchanan),
in which the Administration is scram-
Congressional careers (too long), the
bling to dispel the notion that it is
Supreme Court (on the right track),
drifting aimlessly, President Bush
his health (just fine), his son George
took his wife to look at the cherry
(still asleep back at the White House)
blossoms. In the dark.
and his pitching arm (a bit rusty).
Mr. Bush wandered around the Tid-
The White House stenographers,
al Basin and the Jefferson Memorial
struggling as always to punctuate the
for about 15 minutes, while a few
Bush syntax, produced a seven-page
early joggers ran by (one woman
official transcript that will undoubt-
threw the First Couple a kiss), report-
edly- befuddle some Presidential
ers and photographers tried to keep
scholar of the 21st century.
up without falling in the water, and
At 8 A.M., Mr. Bush read aloud
Secret Service agents prowled about
from "Harry, the Dirty Dog," to
with automatic weapons and bullet-
about two dozen first graders sitting
proof vests.
on the floor in the Diplomatic Recep-
tion Room of the White House. He
Of Jefferson and Dogs
them told how his own dog, Ranger,
The President thrust his hands into
had killed a rat. The children told him
his pockets. He.put his arm around
about pets who were sick, dying or
his wife, Barbara. He gushed over the
dead. Then the President of the Unit-
pink and white flowers, visible only in
ed States went to the Oval Office for
1&2
the glare of television floodlights until
his daily intelligence briefing.
a rosy dawn broke toward the end of
After days in which the only news
the walk.
from the White House was a fresh
"This is, beautiful," the President
burst of stories about policy paraly-
said. "Isn't this beautiful? It's a little
early."
Continued on Page A16. Column I
SIS. this morning was filled with the
sort of small-bore events that Mr.
Bush loves, Republican strategists
hate and Republican critics cite in
support of their conviction that the
Bush team is wasting the power of the
Rose Garden.
Mr. Bush, who had definitely not
been having fun earlier this year try-
ing to beat back Patrick J. Buchanan,
was obviously having a good time this
morning.
"Good morning, everybody," said
the President. "Bright and early.
Wait until the sun comes up."
It is one of the delights of office for
Mr. Bush that he can roust a news
pool for early morning fishing in Flor-
ida, golf in Maine and jogging all over
the world. It is one of the burdens that
he set off in the dark to see the cherry
blossoms, a ritual that hundreds of
thousands of couples in courting,
tourists in buses and functionaries in
gray suits can enjoy when the sun is
up.
"It will be daylight at 6:20 A.M., but
we just want to get out here before we
held up too much traffic," Mr. Bush
said. "As I speak, the sun is starting
to rise somewhere."
Surely He Would Agree
Sauntering into the Jefferson Me-
morial, Mr. Bush read from an in-
scription from the marble wall in
hope of demonstrating that the third
President, were he alive, would sup-
port the 41st President's call for Con-
gressional term limits.
"With frequent changes laws and
institutions must go hand in hand
with the progress of the human
mind," Mr. Bush intoned. "As that
becomes more developed, more en-
lightened, with new discoveries were
made, new truth discovered, matters
of opinion change is certain of that.
Institutions must advance also to
keep pace with my times."
Pausing to draw a breath, he said,
"If I've ever heard an eloquent plea
for term limits, that's it."
What followed was a curious con-
vergence of Peruvian martial law
and H. Ross Perot's Presidential am-
bitions.
REPORTER: You're misinter-
preting Jefferson.
THE PRESIDENT: No I'm not.
REPORTER: You ought to send
this statement to Peru.
THE PRESIDENT: Perot?
REPORTER: Peru.
THE PRESIDENT: Oh, sorry. I
heard you.
REPORTER: Perot, right. Is he on
your mind?
THE PRESIDENT: No, I think he's
on yours.
REPORTER: Not at all.
THE PRESIDENT: This is a lovely
memorial.
'Can't See in Our Bedroom'
After his usual protestations -
"Look, we're out here to enjoy the
flowers, thank you very much" - Mr.
Bush seemed to enjoy bantering with
the press. His wife was less amused.
As her husband dismissed reports
of disarray in his White House as
"silly," Mrs. Bush chimed in: "You
can't see in our bedroom window.
That's the good news."
That merely inspired her husband
to gaze at the White House and point
out the bedroom where his son
George, a part-owner of the Texas
Rangers, was sleeping. "See on the
far right window?" he said. "That's
my son George. That's our son
George's room, and when he got the
word that the Texas Rangers won 4 to
0 at 5:45 A.M. he went back to sleep
for another hour and refused to come
out to see the cherry blossoms. That's
my boy for you."
Executive Decisions
Usually the President refuses to
talk about how he reaches a decision.
He made an exception today. "Here's
the way the decision-making process
works," he said. "Barbara and I got
2 of 2
home at about 11 P.M., so I made the
command decision to go either this
morning or tomorrow morning. So.we
went this morning."
Thing
APRIL
9.
1992
THE WASHINGTON POST
The Reliable Source
By Lois Romano
Eddie Murphy, a Cad by Any Other Name?
Writer for the Defense
ust when you thought you were through
"Basic Instinct" screenwriter Joe
Eszterhas says he's sensitive to gay
A slightly embarrassed Democratic
MIKE
SYNAR
WORKIUT
reading about the
issues-no matter what the critics scream.
Senatorial Campaign Committee
VIDEO
Buchwald-Paramount-"Coming to
In fact, when protesters disrupted filming
hurriedly recruited Sen. Bob Graham
Turo
America" case, along comes the really juicy
of the erotic thriller last year, Eszterhas
yesterday to replace Sen. Tim Wirth as
stuff.
met with them and even asked the director,
this morning's breakfast keynoter for
"Fatal Subtraction: How Hollywood Really
Paul Verhoeven, to make a few script
high-rolling donors. Since Wirth
Does Business," by Art Buchwald attorney
changes. Verhoeven refused.
announced retirement plans
Pierce O'Donnell and Los Angeles Times
"Having seen the picture, I think he was
yesterday, he no longer seemed the
SIVEAT ALONG
reporter Dennis McDougal, abounds in
right," Eszterhas says. "I'm convinced the
best choice to address the "Leadership
WITH MIKE...
AS HE TAKES POLITICAL
(unflattering) revelations about some of the
film is not homophobic."
Circle" of $15,000 givers.
HEAT FOR BRINGING
IED RANDWIFE
industry's bigger players. According to a
Activists disagree. Protesters have been
The 6-6 White House counsel C.
JANE FONDA
TO OKLAHOMA:
copy of the manuscript, "America" star Eddie
picketing the film (No. 2 at the box office
Boyden Gray is quite a sight walking his
1.
[ill
Murphy's attention span is SO short (at least
with $35 million in sales) and giving away
new pet Vietnamese pot-bellied pig in
when it comes to proposed film projects) that
the whodunit ending. Eszterhas says he
Georgetown.
one studio executive calls his meetings with
believes the controversy will spawn a
Richard Nixon has split loyalties in
fund-raiser next week. Says Synar
the star the "M-E-G-O" meetings, for "my
healthy discussion of "homophobia and
the California primary race for his old
unapologetically: "It's a great
eyes glaze over"-Murphy's frequent
Hollywood," adding, "If we are going to
Senate seat. Monday night he slipped
opportunity for the folks in the district
bring [gays] into the mainstream, we're
into town to attend a fund-raiser for
to meet Time's Man of the Year." As for
reaction.
going to have mainstream movies with gay
Murphy is also known to have a cruel side.
GOP candidate Bruce Herschensohn,
the Fonda mystery, those right-leaning
protagonists."
The book, due out this summer, says that
and the next morning briefed opposing
Oklahomans can chill out. Seems the
In fact, his next screenplay is about a
candidate Tom Campbell on foreign
star can't make it after all.
when former girlfriend Lisa Figueroa left a
former L.A. homicide cop-who happens to
be gay. "I am the highest paid screenwriter
policy.
E George and Barbara Bush sneaked
plaintive message on Murphy's telephone
Oklahoma war veterans have been
down to the Jefferson Memorial for a
recorder, he transferred it to his answering
now," he immodestly says of his $3 million
fee for "Basic Instinct." "If I can't push the
berserk over persistent rumors that
dawn stroll yesterday through the
tape so that callers to his private line would
Jane Fonda might accompany husband
cherry blossoms. Of course, reporters
hear her desperate plea: "Please, Eddie!
boundaries, who can?"
Ted Turner to a Rep. Mike Synar
and Secret Service agents were in tow.
Please! I love you Eddie! Take me back!"
Hopefully for her, he never did.
Pul-eeze, Eddie!
'Howard's' Winning Trio
receive a Smithsonian award for their 30
years of filmmaking.
Actress Emma Thompson was a
The film, which opens at the Key
no-show. But director James Ivory,
Theatre on April 24, has been well
producer Ismail Merchant and
received since its recent New York
screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
were in top form at the National Air and
opening. "It's right up there with 'Room
Space Museum the other night for the
With a View,' gushed Ivory, referring
Washington premiere of their latest
to the trio's 1986 Oscar-winner. The
BY MARISSA ROTH OR THE WASHINGTON POST
"Basic Instinct's" Joe Eszterhas.
collaboration, "Howard's End." and to
audience agreed.
4A THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992 USA TODAY
IN WASHINGTON
JOBLESS BENEFITS:
President Bush wants to extend
emergency jobless benefits through 1992, Labor Secretary
Lynn Martin said Wednesday. But she criticized a measure
introduced last week by Rep. Thomas Downey, D-N.Y., to
provide up to 20 weeks of extra benefits to 1.5 million job-
less Americans, saying it would make permanent changes
in the benefits program and would require a tax increase.
Emergency unemployment benefits - now due to expire
July 4 - have been extended twice since last fall.
HAITI REFUGEES: The General Accounting Office re-
ports today that "flawed processing procedures" by U.S. of-
ficials resulted in dozens of Haitian refugees with credible
claims for U.S. asylum being improperly sent back to Haiti.
RESERVE CUTS: The Pentagon doesn't have a plan to
assist reservists who'll be cut as the military reduces in the
post-Cold War era, said Stephen Duncan, assistant Defense
secretary for reserve affairs. The Pentagon's recommend-
ed cuts for fiscal 1993 of 113,000 reservists is drawing con-
siderable opposition in Congress. Sen. Wendell Ford, D-Ky.,
told the Senate Armed Services panel on manpower and
personnel: "The list (of reserve cuts) is dead on arrival."
CHERRY BLOSSOMS AT DAWN: The First Couple
took a turn as first tourists with a dawn stroll through the
famed cherry blossoms of the capital's Tidal Basin. Presi-
dent Bush and his wife walked arm-in-arm through the blos-
soming trees, illuminated by lights from the TV crews. They
left the White House in darkness because, Bush said, "we're
trying to avoid holding people up in the traffic."
NEW YORK POST THURSDAY APRIL9 1992
Bushes take dawn patrol through blossoms
WASHINGTON (AP) - The First Couple took a turn as first tourists
yesterday with a dawn stroll through the famed cherry blossoms of the
capital's Tidal Basin.
President Bush and his wife walked arm-in-arm through the trees, in
full bloom this week, and went into the Jefferson Memorial - which they
normally view from their bedroom window.
They left the White House in darkness because, as Bush said, "we're
trying to avoid holding people up in the traffic."
After returning to the White House, Bush read to 27 first graders from a
parochial school on Capitol Hill as part of "The Great American Read-
Aloud Day." The story was "Harry, the Dirty Dog."
THE WASHINGTON POST
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THURSDAY. APRIL 9, 1992 D9
OLYMPICS
Bush Squeezed Out at White House
By Christine Brennan
other and Turner put her arms
er Kristi Yamaguchi. speed skater
Washington Post Staff Writer
around him again and gave him a
Bonnie Blair and moguls skier Don-
kiss on the cheek.
na Weinbrecht-were the United
Jackets. hats and jerseys have
"There was one hug and a few
States' gold medalists at the
become standard gifts for sports
squeezes." Turner. a former hotel
Games. (Blair won two golds;
teams to give the president in
lounge singer, said after the ceremo-
Turner, a gold and a silver.) Not
White House ceremonies. but yes-
ny at the south portico. "After we
only did four women account for the
terday might have been the first
hugged. we turned and I just kind of
five U.S. gold medals. but of the 11
time a president received a hug, a
grabbed him and kissed him."
total medals won by U.S. athietes,
kiss and "a-few squeezes" from an
Chagrined. Turner said with a
nine were won by women.
athlete.
smile. "Maybe I shouldn't have done
Bush said the ceremony provided
The defining moment of the sun-
that. I'd like to go back over and
a variation of the biblical phrase.
splashed. star-spangled White
just talk to him."
"Let us now praise famous men,"
House reception for the U.S. Win-
Turner was one of four women
saying that at the Winter Games.
ter Olympics team occurred when
who stood with Bush and his wife
"we praised famous women."
short-track speed skating gold med-
during the 20-minute ceremony
But as he looked at the athletes
alist Cathy Turner presented Pres-
attended by about 130 members of
gathered around him on the two
ident Bush with a team jacket.
the U.S. team that went to the
exterior White House staircases, he
After helping him put on the mul-
1992 Winter Olympics in Albert-
said: "I almost didn't recognize you
ticolored jacket, Turner gave Bush
ville in February.
all without the interruptions for
a hug. Then they bumped into each
She and the others-figure skat-
commercials."
Life
The Washington Times
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992
Museum hopping
What a week at the National
Mérrie-
Women's Museum! Barbara Bush
X
was there yesterday in honor of Na-
tional Read-Aloud Day. She chose
Go-Round
"The River that Gives Gifts" for the
children from Thompson Elemen-
By Merrie
tary, a school close to both the mu-
Morris
seum and the White House.
And tonight Bill Clinton, perhaps
with Hillary, drops by for the open-
ing of the exhibit "Arkansas
Women Artists: A Personal State-
ment."
Scene and heard.
William Kennedy Smith is pop-
ping up all around town these days:
in the New York primaries not be-
one night with a group at Tunni-
cause campaign adviser James
cliff's Tavern and the next night at
Carville was wasting time on fri-
the Jockey Club for dinner. But we
volities. Never one to be mistaken
want to know, who's the pretty
for a Hollywood hunk, our Jim was
young lady with long blond tresses
seen slinking through the lobby
he's with?
from the coffee shop of the New
We know there are rumors
York Sheraton early mornings be-
floating 'round that he's engaged.
fore the primary.
(Will he and Uncle Ted make it a
Dressed, ahem, somewhat casu-
double ceremony?) At the Jockey
ally, complete with bedroom slip-
Club, the couple stopped to say
pers (no, they were not fuzzy rab-
"Hi" to former Sen. Eugene
bits) and slightly mussed hair, he
McCarthy. After they left, every
obviously was spending his time
tongue in the place was wagging.
somewhere other than in front of
Bill Clinton did as well as he did
the mirror.
NEW YORK POST, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992
Hillary to speak at Wellesley
Just two years after students
the president.
caused an uproar by petitioning
against the choice of Barbara
x
This time, however, they've
chosen Mrs. Clinton, a graduate of
Bush as a commencement speak-
the college and Yale Law School,
er, the seniors at Wellesley Col-
who is listed by the American Bar
lege in Massachusetts have
Association as one the 100 most in-
chosen a would-be First Lady to
fluential attorneys in the nation.
speak - Hillary Clinton.
Of course, she also happens to be
In 1990, virtually every Welles-
married to probable Democratic
ley senior signed a petition pro-
presidential nominee Bill Clinton
testing Mrs. Bush as speaker be-
Mrs. Bush drew warm applause
cause, the graduates argued, the
and several ovations during her
only reason Mrs. Bush got the in-
address, as did her surprise guest,
vitation was her status as wife of
Raisa Gorbachev.
Jane Furse
WASHINGTON EDITION LOS ANGELES TIMES
A4
THURSDAY. APRIL 9. 1992
Comment
ON THE NATION
Finally, suppose Hillary Clinton
owned a specialty-chemical company,
A Conflict for
as does Al Hubbard. executive direc-
tor of the President's Council on
Competitiveness. Her husband's polit-
the Governor?
ical opponents would seek to discredit
his regulatory policies, just as envi-
ronmentalists have attacked Hub-
Have a Cookie
bard-even if. as in the case of
Hubbard. the company in question
were affected only in the most general
A politician whose spouse
way as a manufacturer subject to
works will be exposed to
regulation.
In theory. we'd like a political
the 'real' world; is that bad?
appointee directing a "competitive-
ness council" to know something
about how industry competes. And. in
By VIRGINIA I. POSTREL
theory. we'd like-our elected officials
to know more about the nonpolitical
H
illary Clinton is right. The
world. Working spouses can give
choice really is between cook-
politicians a valuable window into the
ies and conflicts of interests.
world where children are educated.
The reason for that choice. howev-
the sick are treated and wealth is
er. has little to do with sex roles. As
produced. With that workaday per-
long as government subsidies, con-
spective. lawmakers might be less
tracts and regulations extend into
likely to impose one-size-fits-all gov-
every aspect of the economy, any
ernmental "solutions" on complex
political spouse with a job represents a
systems. At the very least, they would
potential conflict of interest. And in a
have more information on which to
political climate where it's easier to
base their policies.
produce scandals than to argue prin-
But that insight seems incompatible
ciples. working spouses provide easy
with our highly tuned sense of politi-
targets.
cal ethics. As long as government is
In the tight world of Little Rock
entangled in economic life. an outsider
power brokers. the Clintons may well
perspective will remain a political
have crossed the line into full-blown
rarity. As long as spouses of politi-
favor-trading. Clients will tend to
cians can be a conduit for political
seek out a lawyer or investment
favors, conflict of interest will remain
banker whose spouse has the power to
a valid public concern.
write tax exemptions. choose a broker
Until recently, it looked as if politi-
for state bonds or call off zealous
cal spouses had found one way to
regulators. Quite a few spouses of
avoid the conflicted intersection of
politicians work in the deal-making
public and private business: employ-
world where political power matters.
ment by the government. Sen. Bob
But it isn't necessary to be a lawyer
Dole and Elizabeth Dole, Sen. Phil
entangled in state business to have
Gramm and Wendy Gramm. or Maine
your career cast doubt on your office-
Gov. John R. McKernan Jr. and Rep.
holder spouse's motives.
Olympia J. Snowe exemplify this
Suppose. for instance, that Hillary
strategy: both spouses pursuing high-
Clinton were a high-school English
profile, high-powered careers without
teacher. Wouldn't there have been
facing charges of conflict of interest.
charges that her professional interests
But politically, that has its pitfalls. A
influenced Bill Clinton's education
member of Congress worried about
reforms in Arkansas. which included
preserving a military base in his
more money for public schools?
district might, for instance. think
Or suppose Hillary Clinton. like
twice about zinging the National En-
former primary candidate Bob Ker-
dowment for the Humanities, headed
by Lynne Cheney, the wife of Defense
Secretary Dick Cheney.
'As long as government is
Barring a radical change in our
sense of right and wrong, there ap-
entangled in economic life,
pear to be only two ways to reconcile
an outsider perspective will
politics and marriage. We can cut
back government's power to regulate
remain a political rarity.'
and to dispense favors. Or we can go
back to what's safe: cookies and tea.
Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los
rey, had owned a chain of restaurants.
Angeles-based Reason magazine.
Ordinary restaurant business practic-
es. including scanty health insurance
for employees, would dog the Clin-
tons. as they did Kerrey. And the
occasional labor-law violation-let-
ting teen-agers work late nights. for
instance-would become grist for the
opposition's mills. Any proposal to
subsidize health insurance for small
businesses or to revise service-indus-
try laws would look like a conflict of
interest.
Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, April 8, 1992
INC.lings Wednesday birthdays: Julian
Lennon, 29; Shecky Greene, 66; Betty Ford. 74;
John Gavin, 70; John Schneider, 38; Carmen
McRae, 70; Peggy Lennon, 51; Jim "Catfish"
Hanter, 46.
Watch for the Chicago Association
of Realtors to go along with County Board
President Dick Phelan's sales tax proposal as long
as there are continued spending cuts and no
property tax increases.
HLW
YOUR
HIL
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60
NY
GOP Women Pick the Lesser of Two Evils
to men, tend to favor a ban on guns, a position
issues with choice out of the equation?"
By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe
commonly regarded as liberal. But they also tend
There is a widespread perception that Bush's
XIT POLLS INDICATE that Republican
to favor prohibitions on pornography, a conserva-
conservative stands are late-blooming and, at least
women are voting overwhelmingly for
tive position.
on some issues, more a matter of political conve-
President George Bush. Who are these
Baron resolves this apparent inconsistency
nience than deep-rooted conviction. Remember his
women?
by arguing that women see both guns and
vow to do whatever is necessary to win re-etection?
Are they the same women who, furious at the
porno as disrupting life, as threats to stability.
By contrast, what apparently frightens women
spectacle of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hear-
And when societal stability is threatened, the
is that Buchanan really believes what he says. As
ings, raged at the insensitivity of the president and
potential for a gender gap in voting patterns is
such, he is far more dangerous.
As Coco Chanel once said, "Sinners
his crew to women and their concerns?
greatest.
Are they the same women who, in the wake of
It occurred in the 1980 general election, when
but stupid is forever."
So when confronted with a choice In
the Webster decision, which restricted Roe vs.
Ronald Reagan represented radical change.
charlatan and a zealot, GOP women are linn.g
Wade, bitterly lashed
Women voted in
up with the lesser of two evils.
out at the White House
droves for Jimmy
In 1988, the folks who brought you :: "I i.
over the issue of abor-
Carter. It is happening
gentler" Bush were able to narrow the gender
tion rights?
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe is a
in the '92 GOP pri-
gap vis-a-vis Michael S. Dukakis by doing every.
Well, yes.
senior associate of the Cen-
maries, in which Bu-
thing short of embracing abortion rights to at
So why are these
ter for Politics and Policy
chanan is the messen-
tract GOP women. That may not work hi.
Republican women
at the Claremont Graduate
ger of radical change.
time, because three things have changed. The
supporting Bush in
School. This first ran in
When the abortion-
emotional intensity surrounding abortion ;his
the primaries and
the Los Angeles Times.
rights issue is framed in
has heightened dramatically. The economy has
what do they want in
Baron's terms, its po-
soured. And politics has entered the post-Thom-
return? Polling data
litical potential be-
as-Hill era --- women are less willing to Le bul-
give few clues, and even savvy GOP activists are
comes clear. For women most affected by abortion
lied by male politicians.
mystified.
policy, the status quo today is Roe VS. Wade, the
A reviving economy would boost Bush's 10.
The answer, one woman said, is that GOP
1973 Supreme Court decision protecting a wom-
election chances. But that alone may not be
women are "unnerved by Patrick J. Buchanan.
an's right to choose abortion. The threat comes
enough to bring pro-choice GOP women back,
He scares the hell out of them." But that's only
from the Webster decision and a Pennsylvania case
especially if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns
part of it.
now before the court, both of which narrow those
or narrows the protections of Roe VS. Wade. "If
Political analyst Alan Baron has a theory
rights.
moderate, centrist women can't choose between
that might help explain what's happening.
But Bush's opposition to abortion rights hasn't
Bush and a Democrat, they may stay home [in
Women, he contends, represent the "party of
hurt him in the primaries. Why?
November]," said the GOP consultant. "Women
stability" in society, men "the party of change."
Because choice is not an issue, since no
who feel strongly [about Roe] will turn out to
Women's preference for order affects their
pro-choice candidate is running in the GOP pri-
vote for Democrats."
stands.
maries. So the question becomes, as one GOP
Bush can't afford to let that
peti
For example, polls show that women, in contrast
woman explained, "Who is better on women's
tive, pro-choice states like California.
NEW YORK NEWSDAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1992
ELLEN GOODMAN
Why Women Read Newspapers Less
HEN YOU ARE THROUGH reading this
less likely to be daily newspaper readers than men.
Experiments abound - from the Chicago Tri-
W
column, turn back to Page One and
It would nice to blame this on the infamous time
bune to the Lexington Herald-Leader - and SO do
count. Count the number of times men
crunch in young women's lives. Nice to find yet
opinions. Some women worry that a marketing
are referred to in the stories that lead the newspa-
another reason for men to lift the double burden:
move to target female readers will inevitably
per. Count the number of times women appear.
Share housework, save a newspaper. But full-time
"dumb down" and talk down to them. Others be-
Then take last week's papers out of the pile in
working women are more loyal newspaper readers
lieve these pages can create a strong forum for a
the corner of the kitchen. Check the bylines. Check
than women who are part-time workers or home-
woman's different voice.
the photos. How many boys, how many girls?
makers.
And still others wonder if you can win the wom-
Now put the papers back in the recycle bin, or in
It turns out that women across the board are
en who are drifting away without offending the
the bird cage, or in the kindling box. Wherever.
more likely than men to feel that the paper doesn't
loyal female readers who write in to ask why the
Compare your tabulation with the fourth annual
speak to them. Or about them. As Nancy Woodhull,
story about Hillary Clinton is in the Lifestyle sec-
report just released by the Women, Men and Media
a founding editor of USA Today who now runs her
tion?
Project at the University of Southern California.
own consulting firm says, "Women around the
As someone who has been around this argument
The folks there surveyed the front page and the
country really notice when the press doesn't report
for a couple of decades, I have no problem with
local front page of 20 newspapers for the month of
their existence. It's like walking into a room where
experiments in re-creating a woman's "place" in
February. They came to the unsurprising and un-
nobody knows you're there. If you have choices, you
the paper IF - here comes the big if - the place
happy conclusion that women - 52 percent of the
don't go into that room anymore."
doesn't become a ghetto again. And IF it doesn't
population - show up just 13 percent of the time
The search for a welcome sign to hang on the
take the pressure off changing the rest of the pa-
in the prime news spots. Lest you think this is just
newspaper door has brought up the question of
per.
a reflection of reality, even the stories about breast
"women's pages." Back in the 1960s, these pages
Men and women are more alike in their news
implants quoted men more often than women.
were the ghetto to which women, children, food,
interests than they are different. Moreover, the
Women's names appear on the stories more of-
home, and family were restricted. In the crest of
surveys on "difference" that I have seen suggest
ten than in the stories. Even so, two-thirds of the
the women's movement many of us in the business
that what women really want are stories that go
bylines on front pages were male and three-quar-
embarked on a movement to integrate the whole
deep, that focus on matters close to their lives, that
ters of the opinions on op-ed pages were by men.
paper.
are less about institutional politics than about how
To complete this, uh, picture, less than a third of
What happened was a kind of premature equality.
institutions affect people. They want to read about
the photographs on front pages feature women.
The old women's pages became more or less "uni-
families, relationships, health, safety, jobs, learn-
This small statistical reminder comes just in
sex." Lifestyle sections wrote about and to women
ing, the environment. That's a pretty good guide
time for the American Society of Newspaper Edi-
and men. But the rest of the paper remained nearly
for any gender and any editor's story list.
tors' annual convention. In Washington this week,
as lopsided as ever (See Page One). The result has
News decisions rest with the editors and the
editors will be talking about America and the
been a net loss in the news about women.
number of women editors is even smaller than the
World, economics and politics, readers and non-
Now there is a lively debate about whether to
number of women on the front pages (See Mast-
readers. Which brings them back to gender.
bring back women's pages. Is that going backward
head). The female membership of ASNE is at an
One of the less heralded facts of declining
or back to the future? Is that admitting defeat in
all time high: 9.7 percent.
newspaper readership in the 1990s is the emer-
the struggle to get women's concerns into the rest
So, if newspapers want to make women feel wel-
gence of a gender gap among people under 35
of the paper or is it some unabashed recognition
come, begin the way a reader begins. Start with
years old. Young women are seven to nine points
that women retain separate interests?
Page One. And keep counting.
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Workplace Panel Adds to the 3 R's
Resume for youngsters proposed
its training on college graduates and
By Dena Bunis
managers, the report says, and most
STAFF WRITER
small businesses provide no training.
If America's workers of the future
The report does not call for any new
are going to have the high skills needed
"resume" for youngsters, starting at
workplaces, the report says, "require
government regulation or legislation to
to succeed in a global economy, commu-
middle school, a permanent record list-
competencies in the ability to manage
deal with these problems. Congression-
nities and workplaces all across the
ing accomplishments and abilities, not
resources, work amicably and produc-
al Democrats have introduced legisla-
country have to invest in new ways of
just grades.
tively with others, acquire and useinfor-
tion, opposed by the Bush administra-
teaching and training, according to a
In its final report, delivered to Labor
mation, understand and master com-
tion, requiring employers to spend 1
federal commission report to be re-
Secretary Lynn Martin, the 31-member
plex systems, and work comfortably
percent of payroll on training.
leased today.
commission determines that the
with a variety of technologies."
The SCANS report suggests the
The Secretary's Commission on
SCANS agenda can be put in place if
Among men aged 25-54 with a high
skills needed can be put in place state
Achieving Necessary Skills spent two
local educators and businesses attack
school diploma, for example, the per-
years studying how youngsters can be
the issue on three fronts - re-invent-
centage of African-American men with
by state, school district by school dis-
successful in the modern workplace
ing education, encouraging work-based
incomes below the poverty line for a
trict and business by business. But An-
and how frontline workers can help
family of four went from 20 percent in
thony Carnevale; chief economist at the
learning and high-performance indus-
make American industry more com-
1969 to 41.5 percent in 1989. Among
American Society of Training and De-
tries and changing the way we assess
petitive and productive.
people's abilities.
white men, the percentage went from
velopment, said generic skills aren't
Saying that a high school diploma
The report says students need to be
8.3 percent in 1969 to 22.2 percent in
the answer, he said.
has become "a ticket to underemploy-
taught "workplace know-how" basic
1989.
"Many of the skills they are talking
ment or unemployment," the report
skills and what the group calls work-
And in the workplace, American
about can only be learned on the job,"
recommends such steps as developing a
place competencies. High-performance
business concentrates the majority of
Carnevale said.
PAGE C2 / THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992
The Washington Times
MONEY
YOUR MONEY
real likes and dislikes.
THE
Graduates lack right stuff to be hired
Students should be prepared to
fully answer the question:
WINNING
Why should we hire you?
Personality and attitude are im-
EDGE
Employers delineated a long list
salary expectations.
are noticeably worse in math,
candidate's specific knowledge
portant to employers, especially
of weaknesses in the current crop
Perhaps most surprising, with
problem-solving, writing, public
about the company. Employers sug-
when the graduate has no proven
of candidates from schools
all the emphasis on job hunting,
speaking and interpersonal compe-
gested that students talk to alumni
work record. Companies want opti-
across the country for entry-level
employers claimed that the resume
tencies. They stated that students
and conduct informational inter-
mistic, positive and enthusiastic
Thomas Burdick &
positions. Companies were espe-
and interview preparations of new
are unable to use proper English
views before interviewing with the
workers. Recruiters look for candi-
cially concerned about students'
graduates are not sufficient. Job
Charlene Mitchell
and have weaknesses in spelling
company. Candidates should be fa-
dates who maintain a positive atti-
unrealistic career aspirations and
hunters do not seem well primed
and grammar.
miliar with a company's history,
tude for each and every interview
work expectations. This in part ex-
for their inter views, according
The Michigan researchers also
philosophy, values, products and
- even though they may have been
plains why so many organizations
to the companies, and their
elicited advice from prospective
structure.
rejected for other jobs.
t's a very tough job market for
I
are now looking for graduates who
resumes are often sloppy and con-
employers for graduates who were
Employers also want graduates
new graduates, and appar-
New graduates must be pre-
have some previous work experi-
tain incomplete thoughts.
hoping to land a job with them.
to be up-to-date on all the
ently potential recruits are
pared to sell themselves in this
ence.
Some of this carelessness is at
Most important, according to sur-
latest trends in an intended occupa-
not impressing employers.
tough job market and not give up
The overall impression is that
tributable to the fact that many stu-
veyed companies, is that the candi-
tional area. When applicants ne-
A study of more than 400 com-
too easily on a company or a posi-
the students are not well prepared
dents are simply looking for any
date have a genuine interest in an
glect to learn this information, it
panies by Michigan State Univer-
tion. Graduates who are pleasantly
for life in the corporate world:
job and are interviewing for posi-
occupation. The companies empha-
turns the recruiters off.
sity revealed that many new grad-
aggressive strike the right chord.
They have little knowledge of po-
tions whether or not they are really
sized that individuals must like
Graduates need to find their
Those students who are humble are
úates lack the credentials, talents
tential positions or of the nuts-and-
interested. This results in candi-
the work they want to perform.
edge so that they can market them-
and qualities that employers are
not going to get the few jobs avail-
bolts requirements of work. They
dates being inadequately prepared
This is critical to employers
selves as "outstanding" candidates.
seeking. On a more ominous note
able. On the other hand, recruiters
have a glamorized version of work
and not able to explain their talents
because the people who achieve the
Recruiters expect candidates to de-
for the future of American global
are not likely to hire students who
and lack the tenacity, motivation
and skills for a particular position.
best results for organizations are
fine the traits and characteristics
competitiveness, employers are
are arrogant. Candidates have to
and commitment required of a ca-
Many graduates also seem to be
working on assignments they enjoy.
that will make them desirable em-
finding it difficult to locate stu-
find a middle ground in which they
reer. Recruiters told the re-
lacking requisite skills for any type
Clearly, the best indicator of in-
ployees. Companies are looking for
come across as confident and ambi-
dents with adequate grade-point
searchers that graduates underesti-
of professional career. Employers
terest in a career is related work
candidates who can delineate
averages despite record numbers
tious without pushing too hard.
mate the number of work hours
told researchers that in comparison
of candidates.
experience while the student is in
their skills and weaknesses, prefer-
expected of them and overestimate
with previous years, the students
school. Another indicator is a
ences, challenges as well as their
CREATORS SYNDICATE
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 8. 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON EDITION
National Perspective
EDUCATION
5 From Troubled
School in El Paso
Gain Entry to MIT
The university says they make
up the largest single group of
Latinos ever offered admission
from regular U.S. high school.
By LYNWOOD ABRAM
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EL PASO-The principal calls it "the
coup of the century."
The Massachusetts Institute of
Technology says It is a record.
And a teacher who gets much of the
CH
credit says modestly that "their parents
give them the direction and care about
CARLOS ROSALES / For The Times
them
I provide them with an
opportunity to display their wares."
Ysleta High School students offered admission to MIT are, from left, Alicia
T
he accomplishment that everyone
Ayala, David Villarreal, Enrique Arzaga, Liliana Ramirez and Jesus Martinez.
here is talking about is a college
admissions milestone: Five seniors at
adjuncts, Principal Roger Parks said.
died eight years ago, the students have
Ysleta High School. where most of the
He said the school district ranks
both parents living at home. Ramirez's
students are poor and 95% are Latino,
among the most impoverished in the
parents do not speak English. but they
have won entrance to prestigious MIT in
state, and Marquez said none of the
attend school functions regularly with a
Cambridge. Mass.
families of the winners could afford to
translator.
MIT. which offers admission to about
send their children away to college
Each of the students plans a scientific
1.000 students a year from the United
without financial help. Aid is not part of
or technical career-Arzaga in computer
States and abroad. says the Ysleta High
the admissions process. but Parks
science, Ayala in metallurgical
group constitutes the largest group of
expects some assistance to be available.
engineering, Martinez in computer
Latinos ever to be offered entrance from
"We are part of a community that has
engineering, Ramirez in architecture,
a single graduating class in a general
drugs, violence and gangs." Parks said.
and Villarreal in electrical engineering.
attendance high school in the United
"We have our share of students who
Arzaga said: "I think [Ysleta High] has
States.
scorn intellectual achievement. Our
a strong academic program. They teach
Although as many as five students in
dropout rate is as high as any in this
you competitiveness and how to study
one class from private and specialized
area."
harder."
public schools have been offered
Ysleta High, however. has something
Ysleta High has flirted with this kind
admission. said Joe Jasso, assistant
else. he said. "Call it a personality, a
of success before. Parks said.
director of admissions at MIT. it is
soul. We care about kids. The school is
virtually unheard of for five students to
"
more than this ratty old building."
O
ur valedictorian last year. an
be admitted to MIT from one class in any
The five students who won admission
immigrant. went to Harvard, and
general attendance high school.
to MIT are Enrique Arzaga, 17; Alicia
the salutatorian went to MIT." he said.
"Two is unusual from a regular high
Ayala. 18; Jesus A. Martinez, 16; Liliana
Other graduates have attended Harvard,
school." he said.
Ramirez. 17. and David Villarreal. 18.
Amherst. Vassar. USC and Yale. he said.
Affirmative action played no role in
Ayala is valedictorian of the
Each of this year's MIT contingent is a
the selection. Jasso said. Tony Marquez.
graduating class: Villarreal is
student of Paul Cain. a teacher of
a local educational consultant who
salutatorian. Until two years ago.
computer mathematics. Cain. who calls
played a key role in selecting the
Ramirez could not speak English.
himself a catalyst for bright students,
students. said those earning admission
Martinez. who skipped two grades in his
credits strong parental support for the
are chosen from about 7,000 applicants
early schooling, works part time as a
students' academic success.
each year. Of the 1,000 selected. about
janitor. When the school held a
The parents "push them to become
600 accept the offers. he said.
reception honoring the students for
achievers." said Cain. and "you can't
Housed in a decaying structure built
winning admission to MIT. Martinez had
help but fall in love with them and wish
more than 60 years ago, Ysleta High is
to work until 2 a.m. to make up for time
the best for them. They are winners.
short of scientific equipment, computers
he spent at the party.
When they wake up in the morning,
and other expensive educational
Except for Martinez. whose father
they are winners."
SA TODAY THURSDAY, APRIL 9. 1992 . 3D
Public teachers
EDUCATION
average 4.4%
How teachers
fare by state
pay increase
Connecticut still pays its teachers better than any other
state: South Dakota still has the lowest pay, according to
averages released Wednesday by the National Education
By Pat Ordovensky
Association. (Story, 1D.)
USA TODAY
Avg. pay
Pct.
WASHINGTON - Average
1991-92
1990-91
change
salary for a public school
Connecticut
$47,300
43,808
8.0%
teacher this year is $34.413, up
Alaska
44,725
43,435
3.0%
4.4% from last year, the Na-
New York
44,200
42,080
5.0%
tional Education Association
California
41,811
39,598
5.6%
reported Wednesday.
New Jersey
41,381
38,411
7.7%
It's up 78% from the $19,274
D.C.
41,256
39,497
4.5%
average of 10 years ago, but
Michigan
40,251
38,326
5.0%
NEA President Keith Geiger
Maryland
38,843
38,382
1.2%
says he's still not satisfied.
Pennsylvania
38,540
36,057
6.9%
"If teachers were paid the
Massachusetts
38,066
36,090
5.5%
equivalent of other professions,
Illinois
36,623
34,605
5.8%
it would take a 25% increase"
Rhode Island
36,047
34,997
3.0%
this year, Geiger says.
Pay is still highest in Con-
Washington
34,880
33,079
5.4%
Minnesota
necticut, Alaska and New
34,782
33,126
5.0%
Delaware
York; lowest in South and
34,548
35,246
-2.0%
Hawaii
North Dakota. In three states
34,528
32,541
6.1%
- Delaware, South Carolina,
Ohio
34,359
32,615
5.3%
Virginia - average salaries
Wisconsin
33,873
33,209
2.0%
dropped this year. Geiger
Indiana
33,755
32,434
4.1%
blames it on retirements by
Oregon
33,656
32,300
4.2%
veterans at the top of the pay
Vermont
33,420
30,986
7.9%
scale who in many cases aren't
Nevada
33,175
32,209
3.0%
replaced.
Colorado
32,926
31,819
3.5%
Elementary school teachers
New Hampshire
32,445
31,273
3.7%
earn an average $33,822, up
Virginia
31,921
32,239
1.0%
4.3%. For high schools, middle
Arizona
31,892
30,773
3.6%
schools and junior highs, the
Florida
31,119
30,555
1.8%
average is $35,217, up 4.4%.
Kentucky
30,880
29,115
6.1%
NEA's annual report also
Kansas
30,808
29,767
3.5%
shows schools are spending
Georgia
29,680
29,172
1.7%
$5,452 per pupil this year, up
Maine
29,672
28,531
4.0%
$4.5%- That's the smallest in-
North Carolina
29,334
29,276
0.2%
crease in a decade. Per-pupil
lowa
29,196
27,977
4.4%
spending is highest in New Jer-
Texas
29,041
28,321
2.5%
sey at $9,940; lowest in Utah,
Wyoming
29,000
28,988
0.1%
$3,092.
Missouri
28,880
28,290
2.1%
The nation averages 17.1 pu-
Tennessee
28,726
28,248
1.7%
pils per teacher, same as last
South Carolina
28,209
28,301
-0.3%
year. In 1942, the first year the
Montana
27,513
NEA published statistics. the
26,774
2.8%
West Virginia
27,298
25,967
5.1%
pupil teacher ratio was 31-to-1.
Nebraska
27,231
26,592
2.4%
Louisiana
27,037
26,240
3.0%
Alabama
26,954
26,862
0.3%
Idaho
26,759
25,485
5.0%
New Mexico
26,653
25,754
3.5%
Arkansas
26,569
23,611
12.5%
Utah
26,524
25,578
3.7%
Oklahoma
25,721
24,457
5.2%
Mississippi
24,428
24,366
0.3%
North Dakota
24,145
23,574
2.4%
South Dakota
23,300
22,376
4.1%
USA
34,413
32,977
4.4%
Source: National Education Association
TODAY
Life
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1992
USA SNAPSHOTS®
Alook at statistics that shape our lives
Who buys
41%
the most
children's
books
Rotal/store buyers:
16%
11%
10%
Mothers
Teachers
Children
Grandparents
Source: Publishers Weekly
By Bob Laird, USATODAY
USA TODAY THURSDAY, APRIL 9. 1992 11A
OPINION
USA
How families will cope with an aging population
Q: What else are companies doing?
INTERVIEW
The graying of the USA
A: Providing flexible work arrangements. There are typical
problems faced by a family, like taking a parent to a medical
Population growing older
24%
appointment, or taking parents to rehabilitation If they've had a
Consultant Diane Piktialis says more families
20%
stroke. So companies are looking at work-hour flexibility to allow
will have to balance their work with elder
16%
How percentage
24.5%
people to juggle the work and the elder-care responsibility.
12%
care and look outside for formal help.
of people 65 and
Q: What exactly is elder care? Is it like child day care?
over will grow
8%
12.6%
4%
A: It really has two meanings. It's what that family is doing 10
Q: What does the aging of the baby boom mean for families
0
help an older relative. It also sometimes refers to the actual num-
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
2080
ber of services and providers in the community. One of the things
in the future?
that's very different about elder care is that it's much more com-
A: Families are going to have more older relatives to care for,
Life expectancy increasing
Spending increasing with age
plicated. You have all those services that you can bring to the
who are going to live to increasingly older ages and who will be
home, you might take an older person to a day care center, you
frailer. Another thing is 80% of elderly care is provided by fam-
We as a society
Longer lives mean more
Age
Annual health care
have all kinds of elderly housing, and you have nursing homes.
ilies and not by formal care providers. And as women enter the
have not really
retirement Income needed and
group
spending per person
workforce in record numbers, adult daughters who used to be at
addressed how to
increased health care needs
Q: More and more families are not only caring for their
home to provide that care are now going to be in the workforce.
Men
Women
0-5
$1,389
young children but their older parents, too.
plan for an aging
population
78.7
725
80.0
6-17
$730
A: Yes. We call that the sandwich generation, which refers to
Q: So what are familles going to do?
71.5
Diane Piktlails,
8-44
$1,242
people who are caught between the middle of two groups of de-
A: Families have to do three things. They're going to have to
pendents: Children on the one hand and aging parents on the oth-
balance working and elder care. They're going to have to look
Work/Family
45-64
$2,402
er. It's becoming a much more common occurrence, particularly
outside the family to use more formal services to help. And
Directions
65-over
$4,840
with the baby-boom generation that often postpones child rearing.
they're going to have to plan ahead
Spurce: Censua Bureau, Amer.
They now find themselves with young children, and they also are
more than they ever had before
Assn. of Retired Persons
1990
2030
2080
now facing parents who are aging and need their help.
THE COSTS
because those services are often in
By Elys A. McLean, USA TODAY
Q: What are the disadvantages of an aging population?
short supply and very expensive.
Q: If the woman is working,
A: This trend is definitely going to change society in a funda-
OF
who will most likely handle the
mental way because we are definitely going to have more older
AGING
family's responsibilities?
people. They are going to need more resources, not just health,
but also long-term care. And we as a society have not really ad-
A: It's still going to be the wom-
dressed how to plan for an aging population.
an, but she'll be providing care be-
Q: What kind of costs are we looking at?
Coming Friday
fore she goes to work, when she
comes home, weekends. And she'll
A: Families are shocked when they find that Medicare does not
Letters from readers.
be relying on formal providers.
pay for chronic care or long-term care. The average cost of a
Also this week:
Q: What are companies doing
nursing home is between $25,000
Mon.: Social Security
to deal with the aging population?
and $30,000 a year. Families think
and entitlements
Diane Piktialis is vice
Medicare will pay for it. It does
Tues.: Pensions
A: Companies are doing quite a
president of elder care ser-
not. So one of the things we will
Wed.: Health care
bit because elder care is causing
vices for Work/Family Di-
have to face as a society is, how do
many stresses that affect their em-
rections, based in Boston.
we care for an aging population?
ployees. They're doing things like
She was interviewed by
How do we do that in a way that
providing counseling. For companies, we provide families with
USA TODAY's Sharon
supports families? And third, how
information about what's available. We help find elder care no
Shahid.
matter where their relatives live. We can also find a "Meals on
Wheels" program, a companión program or a home health aide.
10/2
are we going to pay for it?
Save now for retirement security
COMMENT
It's 7 a.m., time to get up.
they think 1 should be don..
retired couple offers tips to younger
Minutes later, I hear Mom call-
and at times I really gel upset
ing out. But when I check on
They don't know what it's like.
generations on how to achieve retirement
her, she's still asleep.
They're not here. They don't
security through smart money management.
I put rice on to cook, and ba-
have to change her diaper.
Roles now reversed
con in a pan. I pick some ap-
They don't have to give her a
ples. This is Mom's favorite
bath. They don't have to listen
Our professional careers be-
vestments have increased our
breakfast. She'll have cranber-
to the verbal abuse.
an in the 1950; with a large
financial base substantially.
for mother, daughter
ry juice, with ice water and tea.
Sometimes I just feel like sit-
corporation in Rochester, N.Y.
Although the economy is
I wash her hands and face,
ting down and crying. And then
From the very beginning, we
currently in a prolonged reces-
and while she's eating, I have
I do a lot of
developed comprehensive fi-
sion, our advice to young peo-
nancial plans that encom-
ple entering the workforce
Taking care of a 93-year-old who's been
another cup of coffee.
praying. I
At 9:30, the aide comes. She
pray for
passed short- long-term ob-
would be as follows:
independent all her life is really hard. I'm her
gives Mom a bath and helps
guidance,
ectives.
Recognize the difference
baby, but she's more or less my baby now.
with her personal care. It takes
for strength,
These included saving for
between income and net
about two hours. The nurse
for patience.
he purchase of a home and
worth. It is the net worth that
comes almost every day,
God, you've
educational expenses for our
will make a difference in your
By Walter and Helen Cooper,
cleans and dresses Mom's bed-
got to have
wo sons. A contingency fund
retirement security. Home
Rochester, N.Y., retirees.
sores and takes her vital signs.
patience and
was maintained for emergen-
ownership and long-term equi-
Both are professional chem-
When the nurse leaves, my job
strength.
related to household and
ty investments are prime vehi-
ists; he was manager of tech-
is really just beginning.
You have
amily needs. This was the way
cles for increasing net worth.
nical publications for Kodak's
I'm the youngest of eight
to work
operated in early to mid-
Save and invest systemati-
research lab; she was corpo-
children, now ranging from 59
through the
career years. At the same time,
cally where possible through-
rate director of personnel rela-
to 72. My father died in 1944, SO
bad times.
here was a conscious effort to
out your career. Early to mid-
tions for Kodak.
Mom had to raise the last three
You think
naintain a savings plan to take
career savings are necessary
of us mostly by herself. She
back about
advantage of investment op-
to meet short- to midterm ob-
expectancies will increase.)
worked until about 1976, and
times you
portunities offered by our em-
jectives, including the obliga-
Early in retirement, we rec-
she's very independent.
weren't SO
loyer.
tion to finance the education of
ognized that, due to the vaga-
Having lived away for 30
close to your
At midcareer, being a two-
your children. After midcar-
ries of the economy, it is imper-
years, with all my children
parents and
By Dorothy
areer/family, we recognized
eer, savings and investments
ative that we constantly review
grown, I decided in 1989 to
you try to
Phipps (top), a
he tax implications of our joint
should shift to support retire-
our investments with respect to
move back to be with Mom.
work
retired domes-
ncomes and therefore sought
ment plans.
adjusting our portfolio to con-
That first year, we traveled a
through
tic worker in
he assistance of a certified fi-
Take advantage of invest-
serve our resources and maxi-
lot and did a lot of visiting.
these times.
Independence,
ancial planner. Our own re-
ment opportunities offered by
mize income.
Then, two days after she
You say to
Va., who cares
earch on retirement, coupled
your employer. Begin early in
With this strategy, we are
turned 93, she fell and broke
her, "I love
for her mother,
with the expert advice of the
your career and maximize
confident that we can mini-
her hip. She started going
you," and
Verna Phipps
lanner, enabled us to crystal-
your contributions to these
mize the adverse Impact of in-.
downhill, and I found myself
she'll say, "I
(below).
lze our financial goals for re-
plans.
flation on our retirement.
having to take care of her.
love you,
irement.
Minimize debts by saving
Taking care of a 93-year-old
too" - and that gives you
In the 1980s, we became
for the purchase of major
lady who's been independent
something to go on.
ware of new financial oppor-
items.
all her life is really hard. I'm
When she cries, and I ask
unities offered by the tax re-
Continue to educate your-
59, and we're switching roles.
where she hurts and she
orm act that Congress de-
self about investments and the
In reality, I'm her baby, but
doesn't understand the hurt, I
igned to maximize savings
impact of economic conditions
she's more or less my baby
have to kiss the hurt away, like
nd investment opportunities
on your different assets, and
now. I have to do everything
she used to do for us.
and to minimize taxes. We took
seek expert advice about your
for her. She is completely bed-
But I'd do it over again.
idvantage of many of these op-
financial plans.
ridden. She feeds herself, but
Through it all, I feel better
portunities, such as all-savers
Maintain a healthy life-
that's about it.
about myself. I've grown. In
certificates, individual retire-
style for your physical well-be-
I've had to make many
spite of the work and frustra-
accounts and 401(k) sav-
ing. (Insurance premiums can
changes. I have no social life. I
tion, in spite of the times she
The returns on these in-
be related to lifestyle, and life
very seldom go to church. I
doesn't know who I am, it's re-
talk on the phone to try to keep
warding. Sometimes it's exhila-
up with my friends.
rating, like the moments when
CORRECTION: An explanation on Tuesday's OpEd Page of
20f2
I have brothers and sisters,
I can say, "Mom, I love you,"
how a 401(k) plan works should have said you can exempt
but there's nobody here to
and she turns and looks at me
as much as $8,728 of income from taxes and place It in a
help. They'll call and say what
and says, "Dot, I love you too."
personal retirement account.
The Washington Times
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THUR DAY, APRIL 9, 1992
CLASSIFIED
COMMENTARY
EDITORIALS
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years
SUZANNE FIELDS
" elegant, dignified widow who lived alone
were young. Her adult children arranged to have a
it mother on the church steps, in hopes that someone
dens, and society offers them St ant relief.
when she was still in her 80s. began to
woman care for her when she was alone, making sure
A
would find a good home for him.
While it is unfathomable for no: I of us to concerve
change her behavior around the age of
that she was comfortable and well-groomed. She lived
But a granny or gramps who is dumped lacks the
of abandoning a parent, the American College of Emer
83. She was always meticulously
with the momentos of her life until she died in her own
promise and potential of an abandoned baby. Hospitals
gency Physicians estimates that up to 70,000 elderly
dressed. but suddenly she began an-
bed.
and nursing homes have waiting lists for sufferers of
parents were abandoned last year by relatives. True
swering the door in her bare feet.
Many older people are not so lucky. Their illness
Alzheimer's disease, and few want to adopt an elderly
stories sound like opening scenes from horror movie
WI. 11 someone told her about the engagement of
often becomes more severe, their memory more im-
person with a deteriorating illness that is often accom-
A woman with silver hair tied back in a bun is len
one of ner granddaughters, she was thrilled to hear of
paired. their behavior more belligerent and their fam-
panied by eccentric, even dangerous, behavior
it. But the was thrilled to hear of it over and over and
in a hospital driveway, her pocketbook empty of iden
ily finances 100 diminished to hire a caretaker.
Rita Hayworth, one of The first celebrity victims of
tification or money. Another old woman checks into is
over .1 min because she couldn't recall it five, 10, 15
minut. :. later
That's why an ugly phrase has entered the sociologi-
Alzheimer's disease, had wealth and a loving child to
motel where a relative pays the fee for the first night,
cal lexicon. It's called "granny dumping."
place a cool cloth on her brow, comb her hair, and dab
and says he'll be back the next day: He never returns.
It \ as strange how the memory of her childhood
her favorite perfume on her wrists. Many of the elderly
A granny in a wheelchair is quickly rolled into an
was a: clear as the crystal she still set on the table. But
Last week, our attention was riveted to the story of
are not so fortunate.
her sh interm memory was gone.
emergency room and all the doctors can see are the
John Kingery, 82, who has Alzheimer's disease and who
The: woman was lucky. Grandchildren would visit
In 30 years, we will have a population of 15 million
taillights of a car disappearing down the road. In many
was abandoned, presumably, by his daughter at a dog
and look at the family albums with her, while she enter-
over 85 years old, five times the number today. In the
states, it's illegal to dump a dog, but not a parent.
racing track in Cocur d'Alene, Idaho, holding a box of
year 2020, it's likely that 12 million Americans will
Sen. Bill Bradley, New Jersey Democrat. has intro
tained them with stories of their parents when they
adult diapers and grasping a Teddy Bear as though it
suffer from Alzheimer's disease.
duced a bill to help certain families pay for adult day
was his security blanket. He told attendants at the
Many "middle-aged children," or members of the
care, to case the pressure on them. We need a national
races that he didn't know who he was.
"sandwiched generation," who are squeezed by emo-
debate to seek other solutions for an increasing prob-
Su nue Fields, " columnist for The Washington
He wore the bewildered expression of a lost child,
tional and financial overload from children and aging
lem. The twilight years must not become the taillight
Times IS nationally syndicated.
though he was actually the equivalent of a baby left I'v
parents are sometimes unable to cope with their bur-
years.
THE BOSTON GLOBE
WEDNESDAY. APRIL8 1992
Nation
For most, top fear
is medical bills
Poll ranks job fears 2d to health fees
By Richard A. Knox
ment to take the lead in reforming
GLOBE STAFF
the nation's health care system, the
same plurality that fears private in-
More Americans are worried
surance will become unaffordable.
about having to pay medical bills
The survey, conducted by Louis
their insurance does not cover than
Harris and Associates, involved
are concerned about losing their
2,000 random telephone interviews
jobs, according to a national poll re-
and has a margin of error of 2 per-
leased today.
centage points.
More than 60 percent are wor-
The results also show that the
ried that health insurance premiums
percentage of Americans who are
will soar out of their reach. the poll
unsatisfied with their own health
also found, and half of those who
care has doubled from 13 percent in
have coverage think benefits will be
1987 to 26 percent today.
cut back even as premiums rise.
The cost of care or coverage is
The results underscore "a tre-
interfering with many Americans'
mendous opportunity" for political
ability to obtain medical care, the
candidates who can tap the public's
poll found. Extrapolating from the
growing concern about their own
results, about 23 million people did
health security, said Dr. Drew Alt-
not get needed care in the last year.
man of the Kaiser Family Founda-
18 million of those because of finan-
tion, which cosponsored the survey
cial reasons. About the same number
with the Commonwealth Fund. But
said they or someone in their family
at this point, the poll found, Ameri-
had been refused care in the pre-
cans have identified no politician or
vious year because they did not have
party who has a health reform plan
insurance or could not pay.
they think could control costs and
As other recent polls have found.
guarantee coverage.
the public is about evenly split on the
The inexorable rise in the cost of
three leading proposals for health
health insurance has "transformed
care reform: single-payer, with the
health care into a middle-class pock-
government replacing all private in-
etbook issue" and not merely an im-
personal concern about the one in
surers; a plan requiring employers
seven Americans who lack coverage,
to provide coverage or pay a tax; and
said Altman.
tax credits and vouchers, President
The poll found that 62 percent of
Bush's approach.
Americans want the federal govern-
Only 16 percent said they could
see a difference between Republi-
cans and Democrats in their ap-
proach to health care reform, even
Health care
though the proposals put forward by
Percentage of Americans
leaders of each party differ radically
dissatisfied with their care has
in philosophy and scope.
doubled in five years.
Nevertheless, Altman argued.
"it's wrong to say people are com-
Somewhat dissatisfied
pletely confused and misinformed"
Very dissatisfied
on health care reform.
26%
"We're in the third inning of a
nine-inning game," he said. "We
18%
haven't had the superheated national
debate yet. When there are only two
13%
16%
candidates arguing over philosophi-
cally opposed plans, the issues may
crystallize."
"I think Americans are clearly
5%
6%
10%
saying they want change, that we
need to do something about costs
1987*
1990
1992*
and that they are looking to the fed-
SOURCE:*Hams Surveys;
erai government to be able to neip
**Kaiser/Commonwealth Insurance
Survey
them out most quickly," said Donald
White, a spokesman for the Health
GLOBE STAFF CHART
Insurance Association of America.
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. David H. Winton
South Woodstock, Vermont 05071
THE PRESIDENT
Rear David,
Pres sent me the
Op-Ed piece (3-12-92)
So may that for
your steadfart support
Heris a recent photo
that couns with my
sincere but users,
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TIGER
Tiger Management Corporation
101 Park Avenue. New York, N. Y 10178 (212) 867-4350
Julian H. Robertson, Jc
President
Note
MEMO TO: Limited Partners
FROM:
Julian H. Robertson, Jr.
DATE:
February 25, 1992
More than one hundred years ago, the great newspaper man, Horace Greeley, was asked
where the best opportunities for young people lay. "Go west, young man,* was his now-
celebrated answer, "Go west." Well, take it from the oldest Tiger, for a person interested in
that question today. the answer is, "Go east, young man. Go far east."
And your Tigers will be going east - east to Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Indonesia, India, and Thailand. While we are not absolutely sure exactly where we are going
to invest, we do believe there is & real opportunity to find rapid growth at valuations
considerably below those of comparable situations in the United States.
The one exception to the rapid growth we foresee in Asia is Japan. Japan is being
Americanized at a very alarming rate. Moreover, its entire economic system is a socialistically-
controlled society, masquerading 25 free enterprise and capitalism. The comerstone of this
system has been a high rate of individual savings that made cheap capital available to
corporations. These same individual savings have kept interest rates low and price/eamings
ratios on stocks correspondingly high In essence, managements that perform abysmally when
measured By conventional yardsticks have been rewarded handsomely, because the savings
seeking investments have forced stock prices higher. Now, however, with the Americanization
of Japan, the Japanese savings rate is steadily declining and cannot support the huge market
capitalizations that still prevail for most companies.
Strangely, Japan's best hope to continue to dominate American industry lies with the
protectionists and the U.S. Treasury Department. Secretary Brady (see my letter of August 26,
1988) and the protectionists believe that the best way for U.S. industry to compete against the
Japanese is to lower the dollar's exchange rate against the yen. Because Japanese yen bonds
follow the fluctuations of the yen, rather than the economy, this policy of dollar-bashing in effect
subsidizes the capital cost of Japanese industry. That capital cost - not worker productivity and
certainly not management ability - is Japan's great advantage over America.
Japan has another decisive edge over the United States, a dedicated and brilliant
bureaucracy. The best and the brightest of the Japanese students at Harvard and Stanford
Business Schools reject the Incrative offers of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Nomuna;
instead, they go to work at 2 fraction of those offers in the dimly-lit corridors of Japan's
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Ministry of Finance. Tragically, when it comes to the nuances of international finance, our
Bradys and Mosbachers are no match for the Japanese, and so the USA is duped into subsidizing
the capital costs of Japanese industry.
But enough about Japan. The opportunities are elsewhere, and we intend to pursue them.
Our European friends have 2 new criterion for investment managers. According to this theory,
the money managers with the smallest drawdowns (difference between peak and trough portfolio
valuations) are the best. Investments in new emerging markets of Asia will be volatile and not
suited to the low-drawdown theory of investment. In the long run, however, we think they will
be wildly profitable.
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Let's hid the positive Dus hard,
Yes, Help Russia
But Stop Magnifying Threats
President Bush deserves bipartisan support for
unlikely specter of a revived Soviet threat: "If this
his new programs of aid to Russia and the other
democratic revolution is defeated, it could plunge us
former Soviet republics. He has, laudably if tardily,
into a world more dangerous in some respects than
seized the chance to invest in democratic and
the dark years of the cold war."
capitalist reform in what was recently a menacing
True, the world remains a dangerous place. But
Communist superpower
the collapse of the Soviet threat immeasurably
Yet he forfeited an opportunity to redefine U.S.
widens America's margin of security. This breath-
foreign policy using Russian aid as an example. Mr.
ing space allows Washington to pursue other impor-
Bush promotes aid as a bulwark against a renewed
tant values and interests:
Soviet threat. But he could instead be describing
Mr. Clinton appears less resistant to that
America's larger purposes in a transformed world
change than Mr. Bush. In his speech yesterday to
- transcending military responses to advance de-
the Foreign Policy Association, he repeated his call
mocracy and markets through cooperation.
for "a new strategy for American engagement."
But then he was off and running - backward.
"Having won the cold war, we must not now lose the
By the time Mr. Bush got around to his an-
nouncement yesterday, he had been pressed by
peace.
No national security issue is more ur-
gent." In a similar vein, he spoke of "new threats
critics as diverse as Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton.
from armed conflict within and among the former
For months the White House has treated foreign
Soviet republics and from growing ethnic rivalry
initiatives like political poison. With Mr. Clinton
"which could spill across borders."
poised to announce his own aid agenda in a New
These ethnic turf battles are serious. But how
York address yesterday, Mr. Bush moved his plans
forward, to almost the same hour.
exactly do they threaten America? How much
better if both he and Mr. Bush had proclaimed aid to
The President's programs are sound: provide
Russia and others as stirring examples of a funda-
America's rightful share of international support
for the beleaguered rulle and offer credits to buy
mental change in the ends and means of U.S. foreign
food during the transition to market prices. Sensi-
policy, namely helping to create democracies and
bly, Mr. Bush conditions the aid on the recipient
more open economies.
republics following through with reforms. He offers
The most dramatic way to bring that message
mostly loans to be repaid when these countries get
home to Americans would be to take the money for
back on their feet. Wisely, he warns Americans not
Russian aid - and for U.N. peacekeeping and other
to expect too much too soon.
essential international efforts directly out of the
But where he might have used the transforma
bloated defense budget. That would ease hostility to
tion in U.S. Russian relations to define the foreign
foreign aid by insuring that the money is not coming
policy needs of a new era: MR Bush turned his gaze
at the expense of urgent needs at home
toward the past. Echoing Mr. Nixon, he evoked the
Magnifying threats is the old, reactive pattern.
THURS DAY 3/12/92
THE VERMONT STANDARD-WOODSTOCK VERMONT
EDITORIAL
great Dear David
READERS WRITE
He's Big On Bush
To The Editor:
brought it back to a strong and
The first time I met George
revitalized institution. 1 know
Plankeep
Bush was in Houston, Texas. I
something of this as I served in
was in my middle forties; he in
World War II with many of the
his the George's brother,
people in the Office of Strate-
note the underlinings
Prescott Bush Jr., joined our
gic Services who later became
firm (Johnson & Higgins) in
senior officers of the CIA.
the Department of which 1 was
George was the first to take
in charge. You probably know
up residence in China to repre-
that George Bush left the
sent our country in a renewed
"Eastern Establishment" after
opening of Chinese-American
his graduation from Yale and
relations. He was the most
struck out for himself in the
used and useful Vice President
H. WINTON
oil fields of Central Texas.
in American history and he has
With Hugh Liedke he formed a
been "on the road" for America
David Vt
drilling company named Zapata
again and again throughout the
Offshore Company. They had
World.
leased one or two semisub-
When World War II broke
mersible drilling rigs and their
out, George was at Yale. On
business had increased to the
his eighteenth birthday he left
point where they wanted to buy
college, enlisted in the Navy,
a big rig of their own. The in-
became its youngest fighter
(808) - 157-1931)
surance costs during the build-
pilot, had many successful
ing of the rig would be sub-
missions and was shot down
stantial so George asked his
and rescued. He came out of the
brother to come out to Texas
conflict with an admirable and
and arrange the Zapata insur-
decorated Navy record.
ances. "Press" Bush asked me
These are some of the things
to fly out with him and make
I know about George Bush. I
the necessary arrangements.
know his family and his
The following morning
brother, Prescott, very well as
George had arranged a meeting
we became partners in our
with the people who were to
world-wide business for many
build the drilling rig: Zapata's
years. I have heard it said by
bankers and lawyers, the
people somehow trying to de-
builder's engineers, bankers and
mean George, that he was
lawyers, secretaries for all the
"born with a silver spoon in
actors, Zapata's own engineers
his mouth"; so were George
and Prescott and I representing
Washington, both the Roo-
Johnson
Higgins. There
sevelts and many other of our
were about twenty people in
presidential leaders.
the room. When the meeting
No person in American pub-
began, George Bush took the
lic life has held, successfully,
Chairmanship and handled it as
so many jobs:
well as I have seen. He elicited
Decorated warrior in battle
all the necessary information,
Successful businessman
asking probing questions, took
Member of the House of
copious notes and I never met a
Representatives
chairman with more aplomb,
Head of the Central
straightforwardness, deep
Intelligence Agency
knowledge of the many prob-
Our Representative to the
lems involved and an outcome
United Nations
leaving everyone knowing ex-
Our first Representative to
actly what they were to do. I
a reopened China, and
never attended a better meeting
The most widely traveled
and I became deeply impressed
President in American history
with George's knowledge and
No one is so well prepared!
judgment.
I am personally supporting
of have iseen
George/Bushias the
George from time tentime but I
pared candidate in American
Hhave kept close track of him
presidential history and I hope
through his brother, and
you will too, regardless of any
through the media, as George
conflicting affiliation.
ultimately became a Congres-
Once again I support Presi-
sional Representative from
dent George Bush. Our current
Texas and onward to his gifts
problems are mostly behind us
and talents on the
and he should have the oppor-
governmental'scene.
tunity to complete his
George Bush was asked to
stewardship
take over the CIA when it had
David H. Winton
reached a very low point and he
South Woodstock
THE PRE UNITED THE or PRESIDENT
OF
SEAL
YES
THE
April 9, 1992
Dear Victor,
It was great hearing from you. I am glad that
Jim Oberwetter, our able Texas chairman, has
you all suited up and in action.
You are 100% correct on Ross Perot.
Keep up the great work and many many thanks
for your steadfast and loyal support.
How do you like my computer typing.
All Best to you,
by
FROM THE PRESIDENT
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
FACT SHEET
The Accountability in Government Act of 1992
The President today transmitted to the Congress proposed
legislation entitled the "Accountability in Government Act of
1992. The legislation would extend to the Congress and the
White House the relevant portions of five laws that apply to
the private sector. The laws in question are the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (minimum wage law), the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the damages remedy created by
the Civil Rights Act of 1991. It would also extend to the
analogous portions of Congress five laws that presently apply to
various portions of the executive branch. The laws in question
are Title VI of the Ethics in Government Act, conflicts of
interest laws, the Hatch Act, the Freedom of Information Act,
and the Privacy Act.
None of the provisions of this legislation except those
implicating criminal penalties calls for executive branch
enforcement. Rather, all are to be enforced either by private
suit, entities within the General Accounting Office (an instru-
mentality of the legislative branch), or both. This legislation
therefore does not present the constitutional separation-of-
powers questions that might be presented by general executive
branch administration of laws applied to the legislative branch.
Moreover, each of the provisions extending laws that presently
cover the executive branch to the Congress is carefully tailored
to avoid imposing a greater burden on the legislative branch
than it imposes on the executive branch.
Background
In Federalist Paper No. 57, James Madison wrote that a
critical safeguard against the enactment of "oppressive
measures" by the Congress is that the Congress "can make no
law which will not have its full operation on themselves and
their friends, as well as on the great mass of society."
Without this "communion of interests" between the rulers and
the ruled, according to Madison, "every government degenerates
into tyranny." "If [the American] spirit shall ever be so far
debased as to tolerate a law not obligatory on the Legislature
as well as on the people,' Madison concluded, "the people will
be prepared to tolerate anything but liberty."
Yet in recent years, Congress has often exempted itself
from laws that it has imposed on the private sector or the
executive branch. In a few instances, Congress has adopted
provisions that appear to cover Congress, but upon closer
examination they invariably turn out to contain enforcement
schemes that effectively make Congress -- unlike anyone else
subject to the laws -- judge in its own case.
Provisions of the Legislation
The "Accountability in Government Act of 1992" contains
the following major provisions:
more
(OVER)
2
O The Fair Labor Standards for Congress Act. The
"Fair Labor Standards for Congress Act of 1992" requires
Congress and the White House to abide by the minimum
wage/maximum hour laws that govern the private sector
and most of the executive branch. Under present law,
only House of Representatives employees enjoy some of
these protections. And even then, unlike private sector
and most executive branch employees, they have no right
to go to court to challenge violations but instead are
relegated to an internal House grievance procedure for
redress of violations of their rights.
This legislation makes available to congressional and
White House employees the full range of remedies available
to other employees, including the right to bring an
original civil action and the right to obtain appropriate
legal and equitable relief. It also makes available
against congressional employers the same penalties as
those available against other employers. Finally, it
vests the Comptroller General, a legislative official,
with the authorities exercised by the Secretary of Labor,
the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, and the
Director of the Office of Personnel Management under the
Fair Labor Standards Act with respect to other employees.
This arrangement avoids the possible separation-of-powers
problems that might arise from executive branch
enforcement.
O The Congressional Employees' Civil Rights Act. The
"Congressional Employees' Civil Rights Act of 1992"
extends to most legislative and White House employees the
rights and remedies concerning employment discrimination
currently enjoyed by employees in the private sector and
most executive branch employees under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
and 42 U.S.C. 1981a. The remedies include the right to
bring a civil action and, in appropriate cases, to jury
trials, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney's
fees. These rights and remedies would supersede those
granted to these congressional and White House employees
under section 117 and sections 301-318 and 320 of the Civil
Rights Act of 1991. That regime, although purporting to
cover the Senate and the White House, in fact relegates
congressional employees other than Senate employees
entirely to an internal congressional grievance procedure
for redress of violations of their civil rights, and gives
Senate and White House employees no right to have the facts
of their claims determined by an Article III tribunal, no
right to jury trials where compensatory damages are sought,
and no right to recover punitive damages.
All congressional and White House employees and applicants
for employment are to be protected by the listed statutes
except (in order to avoid constitutional concerns) : (a)
congressional employees on the personal staff of a Member
who report directly to the Member and whose annual rate
of basic pay is not less than the lowest rate of basic
pay provided for by the Senior Executive Service pay
schedule as established pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5382 (b),
and (b) White House employees who report directly to the
President or Vice President and whose annual rate of basic
pay is not less than the lowest rate of basic pay provided
for by the Senior Executive Service pay schedule as
established pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5382(b).
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Under the Congressional Employees' Civil Rights Act,
authorities exercised by the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission with respect to other employees are to be
exercised by a legislative entity, the General Accounting
Office's Personnel Appeals Board, with respect to
congressional employees. The Board was created by the
General Accounting Office Personnel Act of 1980 to
assure that the General Accounting Office established a
professional personnel system comparable to the executive
branch's, but independent of executive branch enforcement.
This arrangement therefore does not present the possible
separation-of-powers issues that might arise from executive
branch enforcement.
o The Ethics in Congress Act. The "Ethics in Congress Act
of 1992" expands the list of individuals covered by the
Independent Counsel provisions of the Ethics in Government
Act. These provisions currently apply to the President,
Vice President, certain of their campaign officers, the
Cabinet and other principal officers of agencies, the CIA
Director and Deputy Director, the Commissioner of the
Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Justice
officials from the Attorney General through the Assistant
Attorneys General and other officials paid at Executive
Level III or above. This legislation would add to that
list Members of Congress, the Comptroller General, the
chair and treasurer of the principal campaign committee of
each Member of Congress, and each House's elected officials
(such as the Sergeant at Arms and the Doorkeeper).
The "Ethics in Congress Act" also makes changes in the
conflict-of-interest provisions of Title 18 of the
United States Code. It amends 18 U.S.C. section 208,
which prohibits executive branch employees from acting
on matters with respect to which they have a financial
interest, so that it also covers officers and employees of
the legislative branch other than Members. It also extends
18 U.S.C. section 209, which forbids supplementation of the
salary of Federal officials, to legislative branch officers
and employees other than Members.
O The Political Activities of Congressional Employees
Act. The "Political Activities of Congressional Employees
Act of 1992" reduces incumbency advantages by extending the
Hatch Act's political participation ban to congressional
employees except for those in the Members' personal offices
and the leadership offices of either House. It also
specifies that with respect to the covered legislative
employees, functions performed by the Merit Systems
Protection Board and the Special Counsel with respect to
executive branch employees under the Hatch Act are to be
performed by the General Accounting Office
Personnel Appeals Board and the General Counsel of the
General Accounting Office Personnel Appeals Board,
respectively. This arrangement thus avoids the possible
separation-of-powers issues that might arise from executive
branch enforcement.
O The Openness in Congress Act. The "Openness in Congress
Act of 1992" would extend the Freedom of Information Act
and the Privacy Act to both Houses of Congress (including
committees) and all legislative branch instrumentalities
other than Members' personal offices and the leadership
offices of either House. Both laws currently cover most
of the executive branch. The Freedom of Information Act
requires disclosure of many records maintained by the
Government. The Privacy Act requires
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agencies that maintain records on individuals to allow
those individuals access to the records to determine their
accuracy and generally forbids disclosure of personal
information contained in those records to third parties.
Under the Openness in Congress Act of 1992, authority
exercised by the Special Counsel with respect to other
employees will be exercised by the General Counsel of the
General Accounting Office's Personnel Appeals Board to
avoid separation-of-powers issues that might arise from
executive branch enforcement.
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FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Marvin Lender
National Chairman
United Jewish Appeal
99 Park Avenue, Suite 300
New York, New York 10016
April 9, '92
THE PRESIDENT
Dear Marvin -
true I and loyal friend, a forested
love Max Fisher - a
adviser ; but requestably I
cannot be with you in NYC on
the will big be going from Texas to So. Bend
day- may 17th tw I
that day, and it just
won't fit.
I have great respect
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for the UTA c Houtz and for
Rose Zamaria (1
copy)
Kathy Super (FYI)
you personally; so saying "No"
IS very difficult.
wam Regards,
P.S. Marvin
I just saw the great
his Bal
bagel presentation -Larit. I'll sand you a picture with - it
MARVIN LENDER
National Chairman
April 6, 1992
Ms. Deputy Patricia Assistant Presock to the President Rose
The
White
House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Presock:
I am sending you this letter to President Bush realizing that you
are aware of the President's close, personal relationship with
Max Fisher, and therefore hoping you will make it possible for
the President to see this letter at the earliest most convenient
time.
I thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mar Linde
Marvin Lender
C.C.: Max Fisher
UJA
United Jewish Appeal, 99 Park Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY 10016 (212) 818-9100 FAX (212) 818-9509
MARVIN LENDER
National Chairman
April 3, 1992
The Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
It is good to be in touch with you once again, sir.
It is my pleasure to invite you to join us in honoring Max Fisher
of Detroit at our National Conference in New York city, May 17,
1992, for his lifetime of philanthropy through the United Jewish
Appeal.
The purposes of the UJA National Conference are for education and
planning of our humanitarian efforts, and not for fund-raising.
Mr. President, you know Max as well as we do and so you could
surmise that he was most reluctant to accept a position in the
spotlight. We were able to prevail upon him to be honored since
it was obvious that he exemplifies the highest standards of
personal generosity and voluntary efforts to meet human needs
abroad and at home. You, of course, have spoken many times in
support of such efforts; therefore, Max exemplifies a standard
for which you have urged Americans to strive.
I am pleased to advise you that the Honorary Chairmen of the
event in Max's honor will be:
Mr. Charles Bronfman, Co-Chairman of the Board,
The Seagram Co., Ltd.;
Mr. Lester Crown, President, Henry Crown and
Co., Inc.; and
Mr. Leslie Wexner, President and Chairman
of the Board of The Limited, Inc.
I will serve as Chairman of the program. We expect several
hundred prominent American Jewish leaders to be present.
UJA
United Jewish Appeal, 99 Park Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY 10016 (212) 818-9100 FAX (212) 818-9509
April 3, 1992
The Honorable George Bush
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The event will be a dinner and reception, Sunday evening, May 17,
1992, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,
42nd Street and Lexington Avenue, New York, New York.
As you know, the United Jewish Appeal is one of the most
successful philanthropies in the United States. Our main thrust
since 1990 has been to provide funds for immigration and
absorption of Soviet and Ethiopian Jews in Israel. We raised
$1.1 billion for two consecutive years, to provide funds for
these and other humanitarian programs.
We remember and appreciate your strong leadership and support in
helping to open the gates of freedom, so that Soviet and
Ethiopian Jews have been able to emigrate.
Mr. President, we invite you to address the Conference on May 17,
1992 in New York City, and join us in honoring our mutual friend,
Max Fisher.
Sincerely,
Marhade
Marvin Lender
National Chairman
United Jewish Appeal
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of may -
may
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Discuss with
Digger Phelps called. Wants to accompany you to Notre Dame
on the 17th Is willing to go to Pittsburgh, Houston with
you or he will go commercial to Houston, attend boot
camp the 15th and 16th and meet up with you in Houston to
go on to Indiana.
GM
What is your thinking on this? I discourged him from going
to Pittsburgh because it was a fundraiser and we would have
to charge campaign for him.
4-11
Rose
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 4/13/92
TO:
mee Lukens
FROM: ROSE ZAMARIA
Deputy Assistant to the President
Digger Chilps wants to
to notre Dame on may 17.
accompany the President
party at the Houston accport
He is to join The travelling
on the 17th Please call
me at 6700 to discuss
Thanks,
are
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PARTICIPANTS
U.S.
The President
The Vice President
James A. Baker III, Secretary of State
Samuel Skinner, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs
Bernard Aronson, Assistant Secretary of State for
Inter-American Affairs
William T. Pryce, Senior Director, Latin American Affairs,
NSC Staff, Notetaker
NICARAGUA
Violeta Chamorro, President of Nicaragua
Ernesto Palazio, Ambassador to the United States
Mr. Jose Adan Guerra, Vice Minister of the Presidency
Cristiana Chamorro, President's daughter, Chairman of
the Board of La Prensa, and wife of the Minister of
the Presidency, Antonio Lacayo
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-
your
machank Bush of ahe the
whilet
your
Dear Mr. President and Mrs. Bush:
I recently visited the White House to accept
The Presidential Citizens Medal on behalf of
Mr. William F. Buckley. While touring the
White House I had the honor of viewing your
collection of toy soldiers. Mr. Buckley was
also an avid collector of toy soldiers.
It would be an honor to myself and Mr. Buckley
if you would add this piece from his collection
Bevely Sincerely, Surette
to your own.
my by
CLIN/TON PRINTS
&
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PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Washington, D.C.
DATE 9 April 1992
TIME
MOVEMENTS
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Oval Office
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WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
THE PRESIDENT
April 9, 1992
Dear Jim:
Just a quick note of thanks for all you did to make
yesterday's event so successful. Your kind intro-
duction combined with the warm reception given by
the American Business Conference made for a great
event.
Barbara joins me in sending best wishes.
Warm regards,
THE WHITE HOUSE
Mr. James R. Jones
Chairman
American Stock Exchange
86 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006
CC:
Rose Zamaria
(1 cc)
Bill Farish
920410
MASSACHUSETTS
THE PRESIDENT
April 9, 1992
Dear Dave,
Great news on your new connection up there. I wish
you well.
I'll talk to Marlin when he gets back and see what we
can work out by way of interview
maybe a thoughtful
piece up at the Point.
Warm Regards,
GBl
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mr. Dave Silverbrand
WPXT TV
2320 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Blind CC:
Marlin Fitzwater
Rose Zamaria
(I copy)
FOX
WFXT-TV
PORTLAND
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
April 2, 1992
Dear Mr. President,
As the enclosed article indicates, I have undertaken a very
exciting challenge as news director at WPXT, Channel 51,
which is a Fox affillate. We will have a 10 o'clock news
beginning in June.
It is particularly exciting because the station management
is very pro-business and very much against the negativism
that pervades the news. It's a perfect match.
As your friend and longtime supporter, I am anxious to
include you in the opening days or weeks of our broadcasts
and would love to be able to interview you.
I know that you have been busy during these challenging
times but I am confident that the restlessness of the
electorate will turn to realism and you will have no
problems.
I look forward to seeing you, of course, under any
circumstances and please give my best to Barbara. Also, I
would appreciate your forwarding my best wishes to Dorothy.
Sincerely Der CAD
Dave Silverbrand
WPXT-TV, 2320 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102 (207) 774-0051
LIVING/ENTERTAINMENT
Channel 51 putting together
jack-of-all-trades news team
V
iewers will see less of WPXT
stories we're covering and less of
Television (Channel 51)
the people covering them," he said.
reporters than they. of
Staff size is also unsettled, he
reporters on competing news
says, but will be "about half the size
shows when the Fox Network affi-
of traditional stations." It will
liate launches its news program in
Bob
include a single anchor, sports-
mid-June.
caster and meteorologist, enabling
It isn't just because the station
Niss
- or requiring - reporters and
will do one instead of two or three
Silverbrand himself to fill in on the
newscasts. It's because these re-
anchor desk when necessary.
porters will do double-duty working
Look & Listen
Silverbrand says he intends to
the cameras, making it difficult to
return to the air on a regular basis
"shoot" themselves at the scene of
as a feature reporter, possibly filing
a story.
Silverbrand says the
stories similar to the "Dave's Peo-
That's how it goes on a "modest"
newscast will be "very
ple" series that was popular on
budget, says Dave Silverbrand, the
WGME.
news director, who spent 18 years
different" from what
The selection of the 10 p.m. time
reporting for WGME Television
slot means the newscast won't
(Channel 13). Silverbrand is still
Mainers are used to.
compete directly with other news-
assembling the Channel 51 news
casts. But Silverbrand says that
team, and says each member will
For anchors and reporters new
wasn't the primary consideration.
"do a little bit of almost everything"
to the region, preparation will
"Studies show a lot of people
to help get the 10 p.m. weekday
mean acquainting themselves with
want to see the news and get to
newscast done.
people and places. For everyone, it
bed at a reasonable hour," he
Silverbrand also says the news-
will mean newscast rehearsals and
says. "They don't want to stay up
cast will be "very different" from
equipment checks at the station's
after 11 to get the news."
what Mainers are used to, though
outer Congress Street studio. The
WGME and WMTW Television
he is hesitant to say exactly how.
studio itself is being created from a
(Channel 8) have acknowledged
"Fox (Channel 51's network
former storage space.
that demographic fact by airing 11
parent) broadcasts The Simpsons'
"The studio will have an open
and 8 minutes, respectively, of
and 'Beverly Hills 90210,' doesn't
feel to it, but you won't have people
uninterrupted news at the outset of
it? Well, it expects that kind of new,
buzzing around in the background
their weekly 11 p.m. programs,
different programming from its sta-
while the newscast is on," Silver-
Silverbrand notes.
tions, including 51," says Silver-
brand says, obliquely referring to
He also says the timing of the
brand, who has been a public rela-
WGME's "working" studio that
broadcast will allow viewers to
tions consultant for the last two
often lets viewers see what's hap-
watch WPXT's newscast without
years.
pening behind the anchor desk.
compromising their loyalties to
The date of WPXT's first news-
Silverbrand said financial con-
other stations. If they like what
cast is uncertain, Silverbrand said.
straints explain why his reporters
they see, he says, "maybe they'll
He said the news staff will be on
will double as camera operators.
stay with us and get a better
duty the day after the Memorial
"That will make it kind of hard to
night's sleep."
Day weekend, giving it at least two
talk into the camera at the same
weeks to prepare.
time, SO you'll see more of the
Bob Niss is a staff writer.
THE PRESIDENT
April 9, 1992
Dear Cheryl,
We've gotten word that your surgery went well, and
we're glad the worst of that is over for you.
Barbara and I hope you get home soon and have a
speedy recovery.
Your thoughtful comments about my exchange with George
Klein meant a lot, and we share the sentiments you
expressed in your own Passover prayer.
Thanks, too, for the blessing. When we count ours up,
steadfast friends like you and Fred are so near the
top of that list.
Take care,
CyBl
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mrs. Fred Halpern
42 Rockledge Drive
Livingston, New Jersey
07039
MR. PRESIDENT:
CC: in & out
Rose Zamaria
(1 copy)
Fred and Cheryl Halpern
are Team 100 members;
you appointed Cheryl to
the Board for International
Broadcasting.
PDB
42 Rockledge Drive
Cheryl F. Halpern
Livingston. New Jersey 07039
April 6, 1992
Dear Mr. President,
By the time that you receive this letter I will be
undergoing a lengthy and delicate surgical procedure for the
removal of a benign (thank God) brain tumor. In these hours
before I go to Mt. Sinai for surgery I have been most
contemplative and there are several thoughts that I would
like to share with you.
These past six months have not been easy ones with regard
to the Administration's relationship with the Jewish community.
I have read both George Klein's recent correspondence with
you and your response. Although I prefer to leave the role
of advocate for the Jewish community to those who are older
and more articulate than I, it is important for my own
conscience that you know that I too, was pained by the same
concerns expressed by George. I believe, however, that your
letter represents a historic document for the Jewish
community. The exodus of Jews from the former Soviet Union
and from Ethiopia, are modern day miracles for which you
worked tirelessly. Max Fisher has often reminded me
that diplomacy is the art of the possible. I pray that in
the days ahead, as the Jewish community prepares to
celebrate the holiday of Passover, that a way will be found
to provide the necessary humanitarian aid for the
resettlement of these refugees in Israel.
Mr. President, it has been a privilege to know you. I
am proud to have worked for your election in 1988 and I hope
to be able to do so again when, please God, I recover.
I pray that God blesses us both.
As ever,
Cheryl
Mrs. Fred Halpern
42 Rockledge Drive
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
To my friend Cheryl Halper
Wavest Personal Regards
and so my Thanks for your Loyal support
4-9-92
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE:
4-9
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
Kathy Super
C of S handed me this
package.
I doubt we can accept Bronfman's invite-
a good one though.
Please handle.
If it is a clear regret draft a warm
reply. He's a friend.
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EDGAR M. BRONFMAN
OCF HAS SEEN
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS
375 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10152
March 31, 1992
SHOW
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
POTUS
Dear Sam:
I have invited the President to speak before the World
Jewish Congress at our Conference on anti-Semitism and
Prejudice, which is being held in Brussels this coming July
5-8, 1992. I hope that you will agree that it makes sense
for him to come.
I believe the conference may be an unusually good
opportunity for the President to address not only world
Jewish leaders but the American Jewish community, as well.
Representatives of major Jewish organizations and forums will
be participating, as well as heads of state and diplomats
from countries around the world. Among the Americans who
will be attending or participating are Abe Foxman and Elie
Wiesel. We have also invited Marty Peretz, Norman Podhoretz
and Abe Rosenthal. Their attendance will guarantee the
conference will get wide publicity within the American Jewish
community and significant attention from the general media.
After reviewing the attached materials, I believe you
will agree that the Brussels Conference is a forum at which
the President can display his strengths and from which all of
us can benefit.
The conference is scheduled to begin on Sunday
afternoon July 5 and end Tuesday night July 8. We will make
whatever arrangements are necessary to accommodate the
President's schedule.
Attached are copies of a summary agenda of the
conference and my Charge to the Conference. Should you wish,
I would be happy to come down to Washington and discuss the
particulars in greater detail.
Sincerely,
Layan
The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner
Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
EDGAR M BRONFMAN
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS
375 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK NY 10152
April 1, 1992
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Dear Mr. President:
As always, I write not only as a friend
and supporter, but also in my capacity as
President of the World Jewish Congress, on
this occasion to invite you to address our
organization.
We are convening a major conference in
Brussels July 5-8, 1992 and would be deeply
honored if you would come. Entitled, "My
Brother's Keeper: anti-Semitism and
Prejudice in a Changing World," the
conference is an opportunity for American and
international Jewry to take stock as the
Twentieth Century is ending, and to examine
how we may best fight anti-Semitism and
prejudice while helping to build a world of
more peace, tolerance and pluralism for all
races, religions and peoples.
As President, you have made great and
historic contributions to the cause of World
Peace, and you have been a true friend of the
Jewish people, not just in America but in the
former Soviet Union, in Israel and throughout
the world. Your presence at our Brussels
Conference would allow us to signify to the
world our friendship for you and our
appreciation for all you have done on behalf
of peace, tolerance and pluralism.
I do hope you will be able to join us.
Sincerely,
Tayar
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
My Brother's Keeper
Anti-Semitism and Prejudice in a Changing World
The Common Challenge
Brussels, Belgium
MONDAY, JULY 6
Evening Plenary
Opening Session
The opening plenary session will feature welcoming
remarks by the Belgian Government; an opening address by
Edgar Bronfman; and remarks by four major speakers.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Morning Plenary
Overt Anti-Semitism
This plenary will feature several major speakers on the
topic of Overt anti-Semitism and will lay the foundation for
the regional workshops.
Late Morning Plenary
Debate: Anti-Semitism and the Media
This debate will feature prominent Jewish-American
editors of major publications and will be moderated by a
prominent figure in publishing, journalism and politics.
Afternoon Regional Workshops
Overt Anti-Semitism
The regions covered by the Regional Workshops will
Asia-Pacific. include North America; Latin America; Europe; Eur-Asia; and
The structure for the regional workshops may vary.
Formats should include at least one featured speaker or
participant leading the beginning of the workshop.
Each region will report the outcome of its workshop to
the Conference at a later plenary session. The outcomes will
focus on substantive action to be taken by the WJC and its
offices.
Topics the regional workshops might address include,
among others, political anti-Semitism in Europe and the
former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc; anti-Semitism among
intellectuals; holocaust revisionism; and Arab and Islamic
anti-Semitism.
Charge to the Brussels Conference
The purpose of the conference is to prepare world Jewry
for the historic changes taking place in the world today,
changes which will determine the course and shape of society,
and the fate of our Jewish culture, over the next 100 years.
In its most important features, the Twentieth Century is
essentially over. The twin totalitarian evils of fascism and
communism have been defeated. Brutal military dictatorships
from Argentina to the Philippines have been cast aside. The
experiment in democracy has been renewed. The history of
peoples and nations, frozen in place by the Cold War, flows
onward once more.
As citizens of the world, it is time for the Jewish
people to take account of where we stand in the return of
history. As a people 4,000 years old we are a living link to
the past and a vanguard for the future. We have a profound
and special link to the century now ending. It has seen our
darkest hour the Holocaust -- and our brightest morning --
the statehood of Israel, and the growth of a flourishing,
vibrant Jewish community in North America.
What will be our role in shaping the history of the
century to come? Will we be "a light unto the nations" and
help lead the way to an era of world peace and religious and
ethnic pluralism? or will the forces freed by the return of
history cause us to relive ancient sorrows?
We must determine a course of action. We cannot simply
watch in wonder at the changes taking place in the world
today. Even as we recognize that the opportunities for world
peace are great, we know the dangers are many.
Nationalism, religious assertiveness and ethnicity are
on the rise again. For good or ill we do not yet know. But
we do know what the different possible outcomes may be. We
know that while nationalism can be a peaceful and
constructive force for self-determination, it can also be a
force for hatred and war.
We know that religion plays an important role in society
by teaching ethics and by bringing people closer together
collectively, by bringing them each closer to G-d
individually. But we also know that religion can be used to
teach and perpetuate the myths that foster animosity and
misunderstanding.
We know that ethnic pride can help preserve ancient
cultures in a rapidly changing modern world and help us to
appreciate the diversity of the societies we live in. But we
also know that instead of pluralism, it can lead to narrow,
exclusionary ethnocentricism and from ethnocentricism to
xenophobia and racism.
Hatred and fear threaten to wreck the hopes we dare to
hold today, and summon instead an era of yet more bigotry,
more bitterness and more bloodshed. Unless we actively direct
the forces of nationalism, religion and ethnicity toward
building a pluralistic society in which all are welcome and
honored.
As history's eternal witness and a moral conscience of
human society, the Jewish people should lead the world into
an era of tolerance and civility, peace and pluralism.
Indeed, it is our obligation. But we must confront the
darker possibilities first.
Anti-semitism is the bellwether. For thousands of years
its presence has indicated the kind of society we are. Not
for Jews alone, but for all people. By gauging the status of
anti-Semitism in the world we can measure the health of the
nations of the world.
Whether it is Third World nations giving aid to Arab
terrorists, or neo-nazism in Germany and France; whether it
is the re-emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church in the
political life of the former Soviet Union, or the rise of
racial tensions in the United States, the world must pay
close attention, and no one more than we.
This observation is no less true in South America or
Asia than on the European Continent or in the Middle East.
Whether it is national reconciliation of the civil war
in El Salvador or political oppression of Bhuddists in Tibet,
we Jews have a stake in the outcome.
Where there is anti-Semitism, civil, tolerant and
pluralistic society is threatened. And wherever there is
bigotry and fear anti-Semitism can be found. As we face the
next century, the health of world Jewry is vitally important
to understanding these issues.
If anti-Semitism refuses to die, we must renew the
battle against it.
If pluralism is necessary for our Jewish culture, and
the cultures of others, to flourish world wide, we must
determine how best to aid the pluralistic trends in the world
today.
If organized religion is to play a beneficial role in
shaping our future society, we must determine how to promote
religion as a force for good and prevent its use for evil
purposes.
If we are to be a light unto the nations, we must
determine what world Jewry can do through its organizations
on a daily basis to kindle and spread that light.
We have much to offer the world as it tries to shape its
future. Our traditions of learning, of compassion, of
Gemilat Hasadim, of balancing pride in our own culture with
respect for the culture of others -- these can be the
cornerstones of understanding as a new society is built in
the next century. We begin that work today.
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BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
EDITORIALS/COLUMNISTS
PERKS
Perk Knife Cuts Both Ways -- "For the President to blast the
denizens of Capitol Hill recently as 'a privileged class of rulers'
is industrial strength hypocrisy, coming as it does from the
favored soul who presides over the most perk-blessed institution
this side of Buckingham Palace
Mr. Bush ought to come clean
and acknowledge that he and his Administration colleagues are just
as, if not more, favored than the members of Congress he has
reviled. The fact is, some of these perks can be justified -- for
instance, to make the most efficient use of our leaders' time. And
then again, some perks have no justification."
(Atlanta Constitution, 4/7)
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
Clean Up The Filthy Cash -- "Congress seems ready to approve a
campaign-finance reform package that would help break Washington's
incumbent-protection racket. As Congress crafted its worthy reform
package, the White House last week raced to get ahead of the
parade, yet offered only a half-hearted diversion from meaningful
action. If President Bush is serious about enacting realistic
reforms, he must drop his threat to veto Congress' sensible cleanup
plan
PAC donations would be limited under the House and Senate
plan. But Bush would merely wink at the problem, outlawing PACs
run by business and labor (which tend to donate much of their money
to Democrats) while putting no restrictions on single-issue
ideological PACs (which funnel most of their money to
Republicans)
true
(Cleveland Plain Dealer, 4/7)
ENVIRONMENT
The Road To Rio -- "President Bush should go to Rio de Janeiro for
the Earth Summit in June. If he does, the U.S. can seize the
chance to become the world's environmental leader, much as it has
assumed global political leadership
The U.S. should make clear
that it wants enforceable limits on greenhouse gases and is willing
to do its share to help Third World nations balance development and
pollution control
In the troglodytes' view, it has the most
to lose at the summit. Beware 'radical environmentalism, they
say. Instead, the U.S. should beware losing a golden opportunity
for ecological renewal and energy savings
Environmentally,
the
U.S. reluctance courts disaster. Politically, it gives us a bad
name. Morally, it's a disgrace." (San Francisco Examiner, 3/29)
ABORTION
of Politics And 'Gag Rules' -- "The Bush Administration is in
danger of losing what little credibility it has left, with its
absurdly contradictory policies on abortion counseling at
federally-funded family planning clinics Abortion foes want
to know what the heck the difference is between abortion advice
dispensed by a nurse and the same counseling from a physician
In trying to appease everyone, the Administration will please no
one and turn a valuable program into a political shuttlecock that
keeps whizzing from one side of the net to the other."
-End of News Summary-
(Boston Herald, 4/7)
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY George Bush Handwriting
White House News Summary
Thursday, April 9, 1992 -- A-10
BUSH COMMITTED TO FREE TRADE BEFORE ELECTION, SAYS TRADE REP
MONTREAL -- The Bush Administration is committed to not only
signing a North American trade deal, but presenting it to Congress
before the November election, Carla Hills said Wednesday.
"President Bush has made it quite clear that he wants to
finish the negotiations and to be able to sign a free trade
agreement in North America as soon as possible," said Hills. "I
think we could conclude our negotiations and initial an agreement,
and subsequently sign it, before November."
Tuesday, Rep. Foley and Sen. Rockefeller suggested that
Congress may not have the time, nor the political will, to deal
with free trade prior to the election. "I don't mean to depart in
view from David Rockefeller, for whom I have great respect, but we
still have time to sign an agreement and then of course it would
good
be up to Congress whether or not it will put this first on its
agenda and approve the agreement," said Hills.
Hills, Canada's Trade Minister Michael Wilson and Mexico's
Commerce Secretary Jaime Puche were emphatic that a less
Brian
comprehensive deal was not a possibility for meeting the time
deadline. "our presidents and prime minister have decided that we
should have a comprehensive agreement and that has been our
downo
constant theme, said Hills. "I don't think we should shirk from
our responsibilities and I feel confident that we can achieve our
ns-cor
goal."
(UPI)
than
EXPORT CURBS WILL EASE, OFFICIAL SAYS
very
Secretary Franklin said Wednesday that in her first month on
the job she had begun a push to ease American controls on exports
dom
and planned to lift controls on 11 types of products, including
some computer chips. Franklin said the White House was in the
final stages of reviewing her export control plan. A final
decision, which could eventually allow up to $3 billion a year in
additional American exports to former Communist countries, may be
reached by the end of this week, she said.
(Keith Bradsher, New York Times, D1)
CONGRESS URGED TO SUPPORT U.S. ROLE IN LATIN AMERICA
The Bush Administration warned Wednesday that democracy is
threatened in many parts of Latin America and urged Congress to
cooperate in ensuring that the U.S. remains involved in the region.
A policy statement read by Margaret Tutwiler underscored U.S.
concern about the continuing threat to democratic civilian
government. "When this Administration took office, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay and Chile were dictatorships," Tutwiler said
"It is also true that democracy remains fragile and threatened in
many parts of the hemisphere," she added. "That is why it is very
important for the United States to remain engaged in the
hemisphere. We are frankly disappointed that Congress has been
unable to be more supportive," Tutwiler continued.
"We still are optimistic about democracy in this hemisphere,
but recent events in Peru, as well as those in Haiti and Venezuela,
demonstrate that democracy remains embattled," Tutwiler said.
(John Goshko, Washington Post, A24)
-STON-
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
White House News Summary
Thursday, April 9, 1992 -- A-9
RESENTMENT OF WEST RISING TO SURFACE IN RUSSIAN CONGRESS
MOSCOW -- In the elegant Grand Palace at the heart of the
Kremlin, a legislator from Rostov took to the microphone Wednesday
to voice his wounded pride. "We are listening to foreigners and
foreign experts all the time,' the legislator complained. "But do
you think they really want our industry and economy to develop?
Surely they don't want to see us a rivals on the world market."
While Russian President Yeltsin has appealed to the West for
massive aid, an undercurrent of resentment and opposition to
Western influence has steadily gained strength. Foreign Minister
Andrei Kozyrev is routinely attacked for slavishly following the
U.S. line, and liberals and conservatives alike warn that the
"Western model" will not work for Russia.
Some critics charge that Russia's newfound friendship with the
U.S. has rendered it irrelevant in the world. Only by standing by
the Soviet Union's traditional allies, they maintain, can Moscow
maintain the respect of the West. Others say it is foolish to
think that Washington really wants a strong Russia. Yeltsin's vice
president, Alexander Rutskoi recently likened Western aid to "free
cheese in the mousetrap."
Referring to Secretary Baker's recent visit to a top-secret
nuclear weapons laboratory, where scientists begged for U.S. aid,
Rutskoi said, "I don't think Americans would let me into their
nuclear weapons development center, as Baker was let into Arzamas."
(Fred Hiatt, Washington Post, A18)
OPPOSITION EMERGES TO AIRBUS SUBSIDIES ACCORD
Administration Officials, Members of Congress
Call Tentative Settlement A Bad Deal
Strong opposition surfaced in Congress and the Bush
Administration Wednesday to a week-old tentative settlement of one
of the most bitter trade disputes between the U.S. and Europe:
U.S. complaints over European government subsidies to its
commercial aircraft consortium, Airbus Industrie.
Officials in the Commerce, Labor and Defense departments will
make their case against going ahead with the tentative deal at a
Cabinet meeting later this week, informed officials said.
status
And the Senate Wednesday approved a nonbinding resolution
introduced by Sen. Danforth attacking the Airbus agreement.
Boeing Co. and McDonnell Douglas Corp. have given their
blessing to the negotiated settlement. Danforth and Administration
officials, however, oppose an agreement that allows any subsidies
to continue. "That trade policy cannot be allowed to stand and
certainly it cannot be the model for the trade negotiations in the
future, said Danforth.
In an interview Wednesday, Secretary Franklin called the
European subsidies "egregious," but added she might support the
deal if three conditions are met: The U.S. aerospace industry
approves it; it is considered a unique case and not a precedent for
future deals; and if it is a first step to the total elimination
of Airbus subsidies.
(Stuart Auerbach, Washington Post, A16)
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
White House News Summary
Thursday, April 9, 1992 -- A-2
2 WHITE HOUSE STAFFERS TO TESTIFY
Two White House administrators, Ron Rasmussen, head of
financial management and Phillip Larsen, personnel chief, have been
allowed to testify Thursday before the House Post Office and Civil
Service subcommittee on human resources examining White House staff
and travel costs. "In the light of the changed posture by the
White
House it is my belief that this subcommittee should give
the White House the opportunity to demonstrate that it truly wants
to work with us before issuing subpoenas," Rep. Kanjorski said
Wednesday. Kanjorski said "subpoenas would remain an option" if
his panel is "disappointed with the information provided by the
White House."
(Carleton Bryant, Washington Times, A3)
GAO: SKIES FRIENDLY FOR AIR CONGRESS
Air Congress is most active during congressional recesses and
travels mostly overseas, with spouses along for the ride at
taxpayers expense much of the time, the GAO says. A new GAO
report, scheduled for public release as early as Thursday, focuses
only on a one-year time period but details a system of virtually
unchecked congressional travel. The report focuses on the
operation of the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force
Base and notes that congressional travel accounts for only 16
percent of the wing's flights from May 1990 to April 1991.
"The real boondoggles that never get reported on are those
having nothing to do with the 89th Wing," said one official.
"That's where the abuses come in and nobody in Congress really
)
seems to care."
"There are literally hundreds of trips each year all over the
world and the United States that the military and other agencies
have to pay for out of their own budgets because members demand the
free service," said a high-ranking military officer familiar with
the congressional perk. (Paul Rodrigues, Washington Times, A1)
NEGOTIATIONS ON HOUSE RULES BREAK DOWN
Bipartisan talks on administrative changes designed to avoid
future House scandals have broken down in a dispute over Republican
proposals to alter legislative procedures. The proposed changes,
in part a response to Democratic criticism of Rep. Foley, would
bring professional management to nonlegislative operations and
curtail patronage jobs.
"The real scandal is the way Congress does its legislative
business," Rep. Michel said Wednesday. Michel and other
Republicans asked for a ban on voting by proxy in committees and
an increase in GOP representation from four to six on the Rules
Committee. Democrats rejected those proposals, which Foley
described as "unreasonable" and "not relevant to the administrative
details." Rep. Cox Wednesday began circulating a letter that urges
President Bush to veto the fiscal 1993 appropriations bill for the
legislative branch because "this huge, wasteful and bloated morass
of congressional staff must be cut."
"Cutting Congress's budget would not be politically
unpopular," he said. "The American people have decided that
Congress is too fat, dumb and happy."
(Kenneth Cooper, Washington Post, A4)
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY George Bush Handwriting
NATIONAL NEWS
SKINNER CRITICS GETTING LOUDER
Four months into his White House rescue mission, Samuel
Skinner gets little credit, has not yet solved communication
problems of the John Sununu era and must fend off the kind of
criticism that drove his predecessor to quit. While some senior
officials say Bush bashers in the press merely found a new target
in Skinner, others are impatient and concerned over his lack of
action and the role of his top aide, Henson Moore. "The discontent
here is very deep, but it is really hard to tell why, a Bush
adviser said. "There is a lot of blaming and finger-pointing going
around and the finger-pointing is going ever higher."
"They're involved in process and procedure, but not about what
President Bush stands for," a campaign official said, defining a
view phrased differently by others. "When your ship is sinking,
you don't worry about navigation. You bail," said an aide who
discounted Skinner's long-range approach to change.
Some aides suspect rivalry between Skinner and Richard Darman.
Others say top staffers are giving up hope that Skinner will turn
around the policy-development, leadership and communication
problems. Such complaints were dismissed Wednesday by a senior
official who said Skinner is "frustrated" because his
accomplishments go unreported and his strategy for Bush to outline
"five pillars of reform" isn't making a splash.
Critics say Skinner has been unable to make compromise look
like leadership. They say the White House still draws lines in the
sand before it decides how far it will go to settle, making final
decisions look like surrender.
When asked if it is his (Skinner) fault the President has had
trouble convincing voters he understands their problems and is
trying to solve them, Skinner said, "It should have happened
sooner, but I think it's getting better."
(Frank Murray & Paul Bedard, Washington Times, A1)
U.S. JETS FERRIED QUAYLE FOR GOLF
With Congress and the White House dueling for the political
high ground in the battle over the perquisites of high office, a
GAO report disclosed Wednesday that Vice President Quayle used
military planes several times in the last two years to take trips
with Samuel Skinner, mostly to play golf.
Aides to Quayle and Skinner said the government had been
partly reimbursed for the trips when they also involved political
events. But they conceded that the repayments represented a small
fraction of the total cost to taxpayers of the flights and
declined, citing security considerations, to provide the financial
details.
"What this report shows is that the public trust has been
violated and that taxpayer funds have been used to subsidize
political and personal needs of these officials," said Rep.
Conyers.
(Stephen Labaton, New York Times, A1)
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY George Bush Handwriting
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Judge Rudolph T. Randa
TELEPHONE:
Home:
(414) 962-4772
Office:
(414) 278-4496 / 4497
DATE TO CALL:
April 9, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray, and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask him to serve as United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of
Wisconsin
TOPICS OF
1. Since 1982, Judge Randa has served as a
DISCUSSION
Judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Before that, he served as Appellate Court
Judge for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals for
the First District, 1981-1982; a Judge for
the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, 1979-
1981; a Judge for the Milwaukee Municipal
Court, 1975-1979; an Assistant City Attorney
for the City of Milwaukee, 1970-1975; an
Attorney with the Civil Rights Division of
the United States Department of Justice,
1969; and a sole practitioner, 1966-1967.
2. He received a B.S. degree (1963) from the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a J.D.
degree (1966) from the University of
Wisconsin Law School.
3. Judge Randa is 51 years old, married, his
wife's name is Melinda, they have two
children, and reside in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: April 9, 1992
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Recommended Telephone Call
TO:
Judge Norman H. Stahl
my
TELEPHONE:
Office: (603) 622-0123
Home: (603) 225-1525
DATE TO CALL:
April 9, 1992
RECOMMENDED BY:
The Attorney General, Samuel K. Skinner,
Nicholas E. Calio, C. Boyden Gray and
Constance Horner
PURPOSE:
To ask him to serve as United States Circuit
Judge for the First Circuit
TOPICS OF
DISCUSSION:
1. Since 1990, Judge Stahl has served as
United States District Judge for the District
of New Hampshire. Before that, Judge Stahl
was affiliated with the law firm of Devine,
Millimet, Stahl & Branch as an associate and
then a partner, 1956-1990; and was a law
clerk to the Honorable John Spalding, Supreme
Judicial Court, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, 1955-1956.
2. He received a B.A. degree magna cum laude
(1952) from Tufts College and an LL.B. degree
(1955) from Harvard Law School.
3. Judge Stahl is 61 years old, married, his
wife's name is Sue, they have two children,
and reside in Bedford, New Hampshire.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: April 9, 1992
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THE WHITE HOUSE
4/09
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WASHINGTON
DATE:
4-9-92
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
Mike Boskin
Mike: Please discuss the Round
Table complaints with Yeutter,
Skinner, and Darman.
It is essential that we take
serious action to erase the negative
view of our administration-
the "anti-Business" view must be
changed.
Please ahre key observations with Brady
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
4/9/92
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20500
THE CHAIRMAN
April 8, 1992
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN MAB
SUBJECT:
Reactions to My Business Roundtable Speech Last
Week in New York
Late last week, I was the speaker at the Business Roundtable dinner in New
York. Approximately 60 CEOs attended (list attached), apparently an unusually
large turnout. The dinner is closed to the press; it is just the CEOs, no staff. I
laid out our basic economic outlook--after a flat period last year, the economy has
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been improving since the beginning of the year; we expect it to continue to improve
as the year progresses, but at a modest pace; we are particularly concerned that the
Fed supply ample money and credit for the economy to grow, and believe inflation
is well under control for the medium term; I discussed the reasoning behind your
short-term economic stimulus proposals; and the nature and reasoning behind your
long-term economic agenda.
As you know, or can tell from the attached attendee list, the group is
favorably disposed to you. However, they had several complaints (more on which
below). But first, they shared our general economic outlook. Most--not all-said
that business had been improving for 2 or 3 months, but still "was nothing to write
home about." Most expected continued improvement, but none saw the economy as
really robust, as it often is in the early stages of a recovery.
Now, some of the complaints. By far the most widely and passionately held
complaint was about reregulation. It was heavily addressed at EPA, but extended
well beyond just environmental issues. I pointed out how much of this was due to
activity before your Administration began, and before Clean Air and ADA, and they
seemed somewhat surprised, although the latter two were very high on their list of
concerns. More important, they said, virtually down to each CEO, that the attitude
of regulators--"your guys"--had become much more "anti-business," unpredictable,
hostile. The "regulatory climate has deteriorated horribly during the Bush
Administration," was one comment, and Drew Lewis said "This is the most
regulatory Administration I can remember." I explained our regulatory reform
initiatives; some of them had not really heard about it, although most had. They
thought it was a good beginning, but we needed to go much further and much more
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aggressively. They encouraged me to report back to you their feelings and to try to
put together the most forceful possible proposal for the post-90 day period, including
"Fire some regulators, for God's sake."
After I explained your long-term agenda, they agreed it was comprehensive,
comprehensible, and generally good. They were concerned that it was not out in
the public domain very well. After taking double my pro-rata share of the
responsibility for that, they said a much better job needs to be done communicating
it, even if it means saying the same thing every day for weeks on end. Said one,
"The only way we realize the President is really focused on this, is to hear it over
and over again from the President and every other person in the Administration." It
bears emphasis that most of these CEOs were much more concerned about the long-
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term economic program than the short-term stimulus. While they were of the
opinion the economy was improving gradually, one summed it up by saying, "We
all have to make capital investment decisions, and those involve a long-term
horizon." Said another, "I have to decide whether to build a plant here or in the
EC. Even though the EC has fairly strict regulation, it's not nearly so anti-business
and unpredictable as here, and I am leaning right now to put my new
(pharmaceutical) plant in Europe." Finally, most seemed to be of the opinion that if
nothing legislative was done on the fiscal side this year, that would be fine with
them.
They also raised the issue of the alternative minimum tax truncating the value
of depreciation incentives (a subject I discussed with you several months ago,
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especially as it related to energy incentives). I am quite sympathetic with this view.
Half of all corporations in the United States now are in the alternative minimum tax.
Secretary Brady has agreed to look into the AMT issue with Senator Nichols.
Thanks for the copy of the note from Dan Burke. We are hearing more and
more of these "improvement" stories from a broader range of businesses.
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Wednesday. April 1. 1992
Anticipated Attendance
Drew Lewis
Robert E. Allen
Robert c. Winters
H. Brewster Atwater, Jr.
John F. Akers
Charles A. Corry
Richard J. Mahoney
John D. Ong
Harold A. Poling
Frank P. Popoff
John 8. Reed
John W. Snow
Guest
Edgar S. Woolard, Jr.
Others
Richard W. Anthony
Jon V. Heider
William L. Lurie
Samuel L. Maury
Gary F. Schuster
Unable to Attend
James D. Robinson III
Edward L. Addison
James L. Johnson
CEO Guests at Policy Committee Meeting:
Lawrence A. Bossidy
Allied-Signal Inc.
Joseph L. Dionne
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Louis V. Gerstner
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
Malvin R. Goodes
Warner-Lambert Co.
Thomas L. Gossage
Hercules Incorporated
Southwood J. Morcott
Dana Corporation
Kent C. Nelson
United Parcel Service of America
Bert C. Roberts, JI.
MCI Communications Corporation
Charles S. Sanford, Jr.
Bankers Trust New York Corporation
W. Thomas Stephens
Manville Corporation
Wilson H. Taylor
CIGNA Corporation
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Lawrence A. Bossidy
Allied-Signal Inc.
Joseph L. Dionne
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Louis V. Gerstner
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
Thomas L. Gossage
Heroules Incorporated
Southwood J. Morcott
Dana Corporation
Kent c. Nelson
United Parcel Service of America
Bert C. Roberts, Jr.
MCI Communications Corporation
Charles S. Sanford, Jr.
Bankers Trust New York Corporation
W. Thomas Stephens
Manville Corporation
Wilson H. Taylor
CIGNA Corporation
OTHERS
Richard W. Anthony
The Business Roundtable
John W. Barnum
White & Case
Christopher T. Cross
The Business Roundtable
Michael A. Diconti
The Business Roundtable
Patricia Hanahan Engman
The Business Roundtable
Jon V. Heider
The BFGoodrich company
Marian Hopkins
The Business Roundtable
Richard F. Kibben
The Business Roundtable
William L. Lurie
The Business Roundtable
Samuel L. Maury
The Business Roundtable
Mary B. McAuliffe
Union Facific Corporation
Gary F. Schuster
Union Pacific Corporation
Terence D. Straub
USX Corporation
GUEST
President Richard M. Nixon
DINNER SPEAKER
Michael J. Boskin, Chairman
Council of Economic Advisers
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 1992
Today, the President transmitted 28 Special Messages
containing 28 rescission proposals to the Congress under the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
These proposals would rescind $2.2 billion in fiscal year
1992 budgetary resources.
The proposed rescissions and the specific reasons supporting
them are listed below.
PROPOSED RESCISSIONS
(in millions of dollars)
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
Department of Defense:
Procurement:
Aircraft procurement, Army:
R92-103
Army Helicopter Improvement Program
133.0
The inventory objective of this program was met as a
result of the FY 1990 procurement. The additional 24
aircraft funded in FY 1992 would produce an inventory
ten percent higher than required.
Procurement of veapons and tracked combat vehicles,
Army:
R92-104
Converting existing M-1 tanks to the
M-1A2 configuration
225.0
A sustained long-term program to upgrade tanks
consistent with this initiative would require several
billion dollars and would not enhance capability
commensurate with its cost. Due to the changing
threat, the focus should be on pursuing and developing
key tank technology efforts to provide the option to
produce technologically superior tanks in the future.
R92-105
M-1 tank
196.3
Funding was provided in FY 1991 and FY 1992 to procure
60 new M-1A2 tanks. The current inventory level of
approximately 8,000 tanks satisfies force requirements.
R92-106
MK-19 grenade launcher
17.6
Funding through FY 1991 provides sufficient quantities
to meet the Army's inventory objective of 5,005 units.
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number :
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
Aircraft procurement, Navy:
R92-107
EP-3 modifications
15.0
The modification of EP-3 data links will not be tested
and ready for production in FY 1992.
R92-108
SH-2 modifications
8.0
The Department has fully funded the SH-2 upgrade
program, and $8.0 million in additional funding is not
needed.
Weapons procurement, Navy:
R92-109
Standoff land attack missile (SLAM)
...
130.0
SLAM is an interim system that will be superseded by a
classified weapon system and the Advanced Interdiction
Weapon System (AIWS), scheduled for production
beginning in FY 1995. The Department has determined
that the current inventory of SLAMs and Harpoons, along
with the planned classified weapon system and the AIWS,
will be sufficient to address current and future
threats.
R92-110
General purpose bombs
4.0
These funds were to be used to complete Phase II of the
Rockeye Product Improvement Program (PIP). Phase II of
the Rockeye PIP was completely funded with prior year
funds.
R92-111
Phoenix Missile
60.0
These funds were to be used to initiate a modification
and retrofit program for the current inventory of
Phoenix AIM-54 missiles. The Department recently
completed a thorough assessment of all air-to-air
missile programs. This assessment concluded that
current configurations of AIM-54C+Phoenix missiles are
adequate against the threat, which included current
aircraft and air-launched weapons systems, as well as
threats predicted for the near future.
2
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
other procurement, Navy:
R92-112
Very Long Baseline Interferometry
(VLBI) antenna
10.0
Based on a reassessment of Naval astronomical and
meteorological research program requirements, the VLBI
operations conducted by the U.S. Naval Observatory
(USNO) will be streamlined to increase efficiency.
Technical and economic considerations have led to the
decision to cease observatory operations at Green Bank,
West Virginia, and to continue operations in Hawaii,
Alaska, and Florida.
R92-113
Fixed Distribution System support
equipment
4.0
Termination of this procurement is possible due to a
significantly reduced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
threat. The termination decision was based on a lower
probability of global conflict and the slower pace of
Russian/Commonwealth submarine modernization.
Procurement of additional systems has been terminated,
and existing development effort will be completed in
conjunction with a technology development effort for a
longer range system with emphasis on mobility.
R92-114
Defense Nuclear Agency material
2.0
The cancellation of the Nuclear Depth Strike Bomb
development effort eliminated the requirement for
procurement funds.
Procurement, Marine Corps:
R92-115
Mobile assault bridge
6.5
The Marine Corps already has 55 Armored Vehicle
Launched Bridges, a sufficient number to meet
anticipated mission requirements. Lessons learned in
Desert Storm have resulted in the acceleration of a new
development effort by the Army that will correct known
deficiencies in the existing systems. Procurement of
this less-than-optimum model would be wasteful.
3
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
National guard and reserve equipment:
R92-116
C-26 aircraft
21.0
The current inventory of C-26, C-9, C-12F, and C-130
aircraft is expected to meet Guard airlift requirements
of the reduced force structure.
R92-117
C-130H aircraft
799.3
The Department has designed a program to replace the c-
130E aircraft with the C-130H that is affordable in
view of the current fiscal constraints. An
acceleration of this program is not warranted.
R92-118
KC-130T
67.0
The current fleet of KC-130T aircraft meets the aerial
refueling needs of the reduced force structure.
R92-119
C-12F aircraft
9.3
The current fleet of small and medium lift aircraft
meets the needs of the reduced force structure.
R92-120
HH-60H upgrades
45.0
The modifications for which funds were appropriated are
still in development and are not ready for FY 1992
production.
R92-121
Mobile Inshore Underwater (MIUW) Vans.
15.0
The current configuration of MIUW Vans meets the needs
of the counter-narcotics mission. Funds provided for
the thermal/visual imaging systems and AN/ALR-66 ESM
system upgrades are not required.
R92-122
P-3 upgrades
20.0
The current configuration of P-3B aircraft meets
requirements against the projected submarine threat.
Funds provided for the AN/ALR-66 electronic
countermeasures, ESM trainer, and SATCOM/GPS data link
are not required.
4
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
R92-123
C-23 aircraft
60.0
With the force structure reductions and base closings,
there is a reduced need for airlift support to depot
facilities provided by the C-23.
R92-124
AH-1 Modifications for C-Nite
15.0
The current configuration of the AH-1 aircraft is
adequate for the current reduced threat environment.
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation:
Research, development, test, and evaluation, Army:
R92-125
Classified program
4.0
This classified program's funding in FY 1992, after the
rescission, would meet all program requirements.
Research, development, test, and evaluation, Air Force:
R92-126
Edwards Air Force base
3.0
The funds proposed for rescission would begin repair/
restoration efforts that are not supported by budgeted
funds beyond FY 1992.
R92-127
Small intercontinental ballistic
missile
248.8
This program has been terminated under the current plan
to develop a new generation guidance system and life
extension program for the existing Minuteman III
missile force.
Research, Development, test, and evaluation, Defense
Agencies:
R92-128
C3I classified program
5.0
These funds are proposed for rescission because the
additional project is not currently required and is not
related to programmed weapons systems requirements.
R92-129
Laser based X-ray
6.0
These funds are proposed for rescission because this
technology is well-enough developed to allow commercial
firms to proceed with applications. The Department has
no requirement for further research in this area.
5
Budgetary
resources
Rescission
proposed for
Number
Projects Proposed for Rescission
rescission
R92-130
Laser based X-ray lithography
70.0
These funds are proposed for rescission because
sufficient research and development has been funded by
industry and government on lithography such that
further funding of X-ray lithography by the Department
is unwarranted.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Michael
J. Melloy, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the
Northern District of Iowa. He would succeed David R. Hansen.
Since 1986, Judge Melloy has served as a United States Bankruptcy
Judge for the Northern District of Iowa. From 1974-1986, he
served with the law firm of 'Connor & Thomas, P.C., as an
Associate, Partner and then Shareholder.
Judge Melloy was graduated from Loras College (B.A., 1970) and
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1974). He was born
January 15, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa. Judge Melloy served in the
United States Army, 1970-1972. He is married, has three children
and resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Rudolph
T. Randa, of Wisconsin, to be United States District Judge for
the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He would succeed Robert W.
Warren.
Since 1982, Judge Randa has served on the Milwaukee County
Circuit Court. Prior to this, he served as an Appellate Court
Judge for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals for the First District,
1981-1982; a Judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court,
1979-1981; and as a Judge for the Milwaukee Municipal Court,
1975-1979.
Judge Randa was graduated from the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee (B.S., 1963) and the University of Wisconsin Law School
(J.D., 1966). He was born July 25, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
From 1967-1969, Judge Randa served in the United States Army. He
is married, has two children and resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:
I am pleased to transmit today for your immediate
consideration and enactment the "Accountability in Government Act
of 1992. "
The legislation would extend to the Congress and the
White House the relevant portions of five laws that apply to
the private sector. The laws in question are the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (minimum wage law), the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the damages remedy created by the
Civil Rights Act of 1991. The proposal also makes available the
remedies currently available to other employees for violations of
these laws, rather than special remedial schemes based entirely
or in large part on internal congressional grievance mechanisms.
The legislation would also extend to the analogous portions
of Congress five laws that presently apply to various portions of
the executive branch. The laws in question are Title VI of the
Ethics in Government Act, conflicts of interest laws, the Hatch
Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act. The
scope of this proposal has been carefully tailored to take into
account the unique characteristics of the Congress and its
Members. Moreover, none of the provisions of this legislation
except those implicating criminal penalties calls for executive
branch enforcement. Rather, all are to be enforced either by
private suit, entities within the General Accounting Office (an
instrumentality of the legislative branch), or both. This
legislation therefore does not present the constitutional
separation-of-powers questions that might be presented by general
executive branch administration of laws applied to the
legislative branch.
I urge the Congress to give this legislation prompt and
favorable consideration.
GEORGE BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
April 9, 1992.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Jerome H.
Powell, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury.
He would succeed Robert R. Glauber.
Currently, Mr. Powell serves as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury for Domestic Finance at the United States Department of
the Treasury in Washington, D.C. Prior to this, he served as
Senior Vice President with Dillon, Read & Company, Incorporated,
1984-1990; and as an Attorney with the firm of Werbel & McMillen,
1983-1984; and as an Attorney with the firm of Davis Polk &
Wardwell, 1981-1983.
Mr. Powell was graduated from Princeton University (B.A., 1975)
and Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1979). He was born
February 4, 1953 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Powell is married, has
two children and resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY
The President met this afternoon with President Violeta Chamorro
of Nicaragua. President Bush congratulated her on the success of
her economic reform program and her efforts to bring all
Nicaraguans together in national reconciliation. The President
reiterated his full support for President Chamorro's efforts to
strengthen democracy in her country.
President Chamorro thanked the President for the generous
assistance to her country from the United States, including
substantial debt relief. She indicated that Nicaragua is
committed to a strong economic stabilization program that will
set the stage for economic growth. She also outlined her plans
for reforming the police and resolving the problems surrounding
property rights in her country.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Norman
Stahl, of New Hampshire, to be United States Circuit Judge for
the First Circuit. He would succeed David H. Souter.
Currently, Judge Stahl serves as a United States District Judge
for the District of New Hampshire. From 1956-1990, he served
with the law firm of Devine, Milliment, Stahl & Branch as an
Associate and a Partner.
Judge Stahl was graduated from Tufts College (B.A., 1952) and
Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1955). He was born January 30, 1931
in Manchester, New Hampshire. Judge Stahl is married, has two
children and resides in Bedford, New Hampshire.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 9, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Joseph A.
DiClerico, Jr., of New Hampshire, to be United States District
Judge for the District of New Hampshire. This is a new position.
Currently, Justice DiClerico serves as Chief Justice of the New
Hampshire Superior Court. Prior to this, he served as an
Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court,
1977-1991; and an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New
Hampshire, 1970-1977.
Justice DiClerico was graduated from Williams College
(B.A., 1963) and Yale Law School (LL.B., 1966). He was born
January 30, 1941 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Justice DiClerico is
married, has one child and resides in New London, New Hampshire.
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Perporus!
THE PRESIDENT
4-9-92 daily 4/9
Rear Beverly,
I am writing + his from
my office in the Residence. Across On
from mg desh is a Emplace.
mantle stands the soldier
the you sent me, augusting my little
special collection. It will always
have a place of honor.
That it como from Bill's
collection quarantees that
I will treasure it always.
How very thoughtful of kind. you.
Hn very generous act
My warm but wishes,
G Buil
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mrs. Beverly Surette
2 Rodgers Circle
North Reading, Massachusettes 01864
Date
ROUTING AND TRANSMITTAL SLIP
2 April 1992
TO: (Name, office symbol, room number,
Initials
Date
building, Agency/Post)
1. Diane Edwards
2.
3.
4.
5.
Action
File
Note and Return
Approval
For Clearance
Per Conversation
As Requested
For Correction
Prepare Reply
Circulate
For Your Information
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Justify
REMARKS
Beverly Surette, friend of Mr. William Buckley, asked
if the DCI would please pass the attached miniature
soldier to the President. As you can see from the
box, Beverly mailed the soldier to John Mitchell/OP.
John opened the box and the enclosed card before
realizing it was for the President.
I noticed Mrs. Surette's home address was not attached
(in case an acknowledgment is needed).
Mrs. Beverly Surette
2 Rogers Circle
North Reading, Massachusettes 01864
DO NOT use this form as a RECORD of approvals, concurrences, disposals,
clearances, and similar actions
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WILL ACCOMPANY JOHN ASHMUN
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MR. LEWIS W. DOUGLAS, JR.
(PETE)
DOB: JUNE 13,1924
SSN: 086-18-9690
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THE WHITE HOUSE
DATE: 4/1/92
WASHINGTON
Barbana Bush
TO:
John Ashmun called back. He decided to
FROM:
ROSE ZAMARIA
come for a drink at 6:30 the evening of
Deputy Assistant to the President
the 9th of April. (after the Eagles event)
He will bring Pete Douglas.
Your Comment
Per Our Conversation
Per Your Request
Please Return
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Dauglas will come for 9- a
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drink, evening of april
6:30 PM.
going to the State Dep
Russia. If you've got
quickie on the PM of
Please share with Bar
Hannah -- on March
busy, alternating food
Regards,
yes JBA/cl both
TBA a yes 1000
Engles event upstairs 8AM
Drink after april 10
coffee !!
OR
JOHN B. ASHMUN
March 26, 1992
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President: Boslie
Greatly enjoyed the visit with you and Bar at Fitch's last
month and am glad that the primary strains are over.
I will be attending a National Petroleum Council meeting in
Washington on April 9, and then with Pete Douglas will be
going to the State Department to review our upcoming trip to
Russia. If you've got a minute maybe we can come by for a
quickie on the PM of the 9th or AM of the 10th.
Please share with Bar the news of Mary's twins -- Louis and
Hannah -- on March 4. They are great and all is well in a
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busy, alternating food schedule.
Regards,
Ashie
JBA JBA/cl 1 DoughWorted ? yes- no-
yes both
Engles event upstairs
Drink after april 10
OR 0732 coffee !!
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Rose
Date 4/7
Time 350p
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
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Jan Norris
of
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Phone 202/737-2200
Area Code
Number
Extension
TELEPHONED
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PLEASE CALL
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WILL CALL AGAIN
WANTS TO SEE YOU
URGENT
RETURNED YOUR CALL
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Plaza on 4/9-13/92 -
leaving Date on the
13th. Also FYI, Mr.
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the If Operator funeral
AMPAD EFFICIENCY@ of alfred 23-023 CARBONLESS at
St. martins
Jhorris
Jan Norris
(713) 868-9969
(713) 866-5837 pager
Creative Pursuits
Advertising
Public Relations
Marketing
22 R Town & Country Village
Houston, TX 77024
27 Washington Square North
c/o Machlin House
New York, New York 10011
(212) 477-1134
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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07. Note
Handwritten note, Re: Message from Jan Norris; contains
n.d.
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Personal Identifiable Information. (1 pp.)
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of I personal privacy
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financial institutions
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(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA]
concerning wells
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BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - GEORGE BUSH HANDWRITING
march 26,1992
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"other boarders"
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Air port will be To in Gerge 2020 C.) she From April 2 To April
14. can I come by for lominutes?
Thanks, Jan, et al 713AC840-0840
Jan Douglas Norris
22R Town & Country Village
Houston, Texas 77024
713/868-9969
713/866-5837 Pager
President
Lake Byazhje, Western Siberia
Photograph by
July 1991
Jan Douglas Norris
Lake Byazhje, outside of Tyumen, Siberia,
gateway to Asia, July 1991, the month
George
before the "coup" in Russia.
Bush
Jan Douglas Norris
Public Relations Consultant
Wright
Marketing Communications
Marketing management &
advertising
50 Briar Hollow Lane
Suite 300 East
Houston, Texas 77027-9305
713/840-0840
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Document No.
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Jan Norris to Rose Zamoria; Personal Identifiable
04/03/92
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Information redacted. (1 pp.)
Collection:
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(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
security information
agency
C(2) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the information
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute
C(3) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
gift [formerly listed as only C]
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
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of personal privacy
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Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)|
purposes
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
financial institutions
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRAJ
concerning wells
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, Inc.
TO:
ROSE ZAMORIA
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE
FROM:
JAN NORRIS
DATE:
APRIL 3, 1992
Thanks for your telephone call. We will be in Washington at
the Franchise Show on April 8 -13.
The hotel is the Holiday Inn - Crowne Plaza.
Bud Hadfield will be with me. He is a Bush supporter and
Chairman of Kwik-Kopy Corporation, with over 1,100 printing
centers worldwide.
If possible, I would like for him to see the White House
offices for just a minute or two.
Last year he had President Ronald Reagan and Norman Vincent
Peale speak at his convention.
He dropped out of high school in World War II, only to
receive an honorary high school degree from Cranston (Rhode
Island) High School in 1987.
Thanks so much. We'll only take a few minutes.
If you wish, I'll come alone.
Sincerely,
(b)(6)
Jan Nours
Jan Norris
JN/pgl
P.S. Am enclosing a bio and press release from Hadfield.
(b)(6)
P.O. Box 777 Cypress, Texas 77429-0777 (713) 373-3535 Fax (713) 373-4450
Biographical Sketch of Bud Hadfield
A truly successful entrepreneur must be familiar with the dark side of failure... a person who
has tasted the bitterness of defeat but possessed of the persistence, determination, drive,
ambition and vision to rebound. F. C. "Bud" Hadfield is such a man.
In 1948 he headed for Houston in an old car towing an even older trailer home. He left
behind ice, snow and a brief record of failures in an assortment of businesses, opening a
small letterpress printing shop on Houston's near northside.
In 1967 he discovered a new positive imaging camera. That was the very beginning of what
later developed into the Kwik-Kopy Corporation. With vision he grasped the concept of
instant printing; with ambition, he seized the opportunity to franchise it; and, with
persistence, he pursued its marketing even when it meant selling and mortgaging all of his
earthly possessions to keep it afloat.
Bud is now Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the International Center
for Entrepreneurial Development, a holding company which includes Kwik-Kopy and two
other printing franchise companies located in eight countries. As a group, they are the
largest quick printing chain in the world with annual sales in excess of $400 million.
Their corporate headquarters complex is nestled among the trees on a heavily forested 131
acres in far northwest Harris County, just beyond the Houston city limits.
Addendum:
Hadfield quit, or was ejected from Cranston (Rhode Island)
High School during World War II. He received an honorary
degree on October 19, 1987 ... the day of the stock market
crash.
Jan Norris
April 8 - 13
Phone: 713/840-0840
Hadfield & Norris at the
Beeper: 713/866-5837
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
D.C. - Franchise Show
Kwik-Kopy
Phone: 713/373-3535
FAX:
713/373-4450
ICED
News Release
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, Inc.
P.O. Box 777
Cypress, Texas 77429-0777
(713) 373-3535
Fax (713) 373-4450
March 12, 1992
HOUSTON, TEXAS
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
The International Center for Entrepreneurlal Development, Inc., (ICED) of Houston has today
acquired 100% of the outstanding stock in The Ink Well of America, Inc., headquartered in
Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition was announced today by F.C. "Bud" Hadfield, Chairman of ICED.
Terms of the transaction between the privately held firms were not disclosed. The Ink Well is a
franchisor of printing centers located in 10 states with a concentration in Ohio.
ICED was formed February 14 by directors of Kwik-Kopy Corporation and approved by its
shareholders March 4. The new holding company directs Kwik-Kopy Corporation, American
Wholesale Thermographers, Inc., Copy Club, Cypress Software, Excalibur Advertising, Demand
Graphics Research, and Cypress Publications, as well as The Ink Well.
This acquisition positions ICED as the world's largest chain of printing and thermography franchises
with more than 1,000 locations in the United States, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Australia,
South Africa, Israel, Mexico, Northern Ireland and Brazil.
Kwik-Kopy Corporation was founded in 1967 by Hadfield, who has been in the printing industry some
45 years.
For additional Information:
Don Schad or Cindy Navin
713/373-3535
or Jan Norris, Creative Pursuits
713/868-9969
713/866-5837 (Beeper)
THE PRESIDENT
4-9-92
Dear Winnie,
Banbara and I loved
your note. Tell Arnold I
really appreciate his offer of
support. I hope one pattes
cross soon again. Sincerely,
GaBul
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mrs. Arnold Palmer
9000 Bay Hill Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
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you must have felt!
4/10/92
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wrote personal notes on back of incoming, therefore, we have retained.
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ALAN K. SIMPSON
WYOMING
NEEN HAS PRESIDENT
United States Senate
is
Assistant Republican Leader
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
March 23, 1992
Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear George:
Wow! Your little gathering in the White House
last Friday was a friendly setting for a very, very
potent message. We were winding up the vote on the
Democrats' "Growth Package" and we watched it from
the cloakroom. Senators Bob Dole, Jesse Helms, Trent
Lott, Conrad Burns and several others were present
and we all agreed on the one basic thought that "You
did one hell of a job!" It was direct, serious,
powerful, precise -- and, yes, partisan. It needed
to be so in view of recent days.
As you said so well, your message has been múted
in the land because you have had five Democrats and
one Republican beating your brains out for the past
six months. That will soon pass and then it will be
head-to-head with old sweet William, or "Slick
Willie" to his confidants and minions.
Just know that was one hell of a beautiful
presentation. It was necessary and it will be
heeded.
Here we go! Turn the crank, Larry -- or, as
they say at Frontier Days, "Turn 'er loose! I can't
ride the son-of-a-bitch in here!" You are ready and
so are we. The American people are also ready. You
have a hell of a lot of friends and we intend to do a
hell of a lot of work.
NOT PRINTED OR PREPARED AT GOVERNMENT OR TAXPAYER EXPENSE
Honorable George Bush
Page Two
Ann joins in sending our love to you and to Bar.
God bless and be well.
Most sincerely,
Alan K. Simpson
United States Senator
AKS/wvp
P.S. Try to dig up something better than those pickle
jokes or the one about the camera! I can do
better!
Warmly,
Al aR
4.
ALAN K. SIMPSON
WYOMING
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
United States Senate
Assistant Republican Tender
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
March 17, 1992
Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear George:
An old friend of mine from Fort Collins,
Colorado, sent this little cartoon to me. Look at
her note! Go ahead -- don't eat your damn broccoli!
I had fun roaming around Michigan last Saturday.
I was in Wayne County, Macomb County, Oakland County
and Genesee County. When I left them, there was not
a dry seat -- or I mean a dry eye -- in the house!
It was great fun and I can assure you that we will
all be doing a hell of a lot more of it. You have a
lot of fans in Michigan, as you saw on Tuesday!
Ann joins in sending our love to you and to Bar.
Take care and be well.
Most Card sincerely,
Alan K. Simpson
United States Senator
AKS/wvp
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April 8, 1992
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Bob Teeter RUT
SUBJECT: Kansas Primary
The major reason "Other" did so well in Kansas yesterday appears to
be the nature of the ballot. For a fee of $100 anyone can be
listed on the ballot and the attached sample shows there were 15
Republicans and 17 Democrats. Also, the reason you were listed as
written on an Alexandria account.
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Bill Graves
UTAH
(913) 296-2236
Secretary of State
STATE OF KANSAS
1992 Presidential Preference Primary
Ballot Order
Democrats
Republicans
David B. Duke, Metairie, LA
Ralph Spelbring, Elkhart, IN
William D. Pawley, Jr., Miami, FL
Philip P. Skow, Carbondale, KS
Pat Paulsen, Los Angeles, CA
Bob Kerrey, Omaha, NE
Gary Haupili, Salina, KS
Jack J.H Beemont, Kansas City, KS
Bill Clinton, Little Rock, AK
Isabell Masters, Topeka, KS
Jeffrey F. Marsh, Fairfield, IA
Jack Fellure, Hurricane, WV
Patrick J. Buchanan, Vienna, VA
Larry Agran, Irvine, CA
] Louis McAlpine, Jennings, OK
Paul C. Daugherty, Alken, SC.
Charles Woods, Graceville, PL
George A. Zimmermar.n, Dallas, TX
Thomas S Pobish, Harbor City, CA
John A. Barnes, Caney, KS
Edmund G Brown Jr, Alexandria, VA
Hubert David Patty, Jackson, MS
Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr., Round : fill. VA
Tennle Rogers, Slerra Madre, CA
Don Beamgard, Atwood, KS
Charles R. Doty, Tulsa, OK
Tom Harkin, Betheeda, MD
Stephen A. Koczak, Washington, D.C.
Paul E. Teongas, Boston, MA
George Bush, Alexandria, VA
Raymond 1 Vanskiver, Wichita, KS
Tod Howard Hawks, Topeks, KS
Also
.
"NONE of the Above"
KANSAS
1992 Delegates: 30
18 Delegates at Large; 3 Delegates from each Congressional District (12)
Delegate selection is governed by the state's "primary law," K.S.A. 25-4501 et seq., as
amended, and by resolution of the state party, adopted November 2, 1991.
1. IMPORTANT DATES:
Presidential candidate filing deadline:
February 12, 1992
Presidential preference primary:
April 7, 19921
Congressional district conventions:
May 16, 1992
State committee meeting:
May 16, 1992
2. DELEGATE SELECTION/ALLOCATION:
A. On or before February 12, 1992, each Republican candidate for President must submit to
the Chairman or Secretary of the Kansas Republican Party a list of such candidate's approved
delegate and alternate candidates. This list must contain the names of at least one and one-half
times the total number of delegates and alternates allocated to Kansas. This list must contain
the names of at least nine individuals who reside in each of the state's five pre-reapportionment
congressional districts.
B. At a meeting on May 16, 1992 delegates to the state committee from each of the state's five
pre-reapportionment congressional districts will meet to elect two delegates and two alternates
to the national convention. Delegates and alternates elected must be from among the list
provided by the presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes in the primary
within such congressional district.
C. Immediately following the congressional district meetings, the full state committee will
meet to elect the at-large delegates. Delegates and alternates elected must be from among the
list provided by the presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes in the
primary statewide.
3. OTHER INFORMATION:
A. In order for a presidential candidate's name to appear on the primary ballot, the primary
law requires that, not later than 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 1992 either (a) a candidate must
file with the Secretary of State a declaration of intent to become a candidate (accompanied by a
$100 filing fee), or (b) there shall be filed with the Secretary of State a petition signed by not
less than 1,000 registered Republican voters.
1 The Kansas legislature approved the primary without a funding mechanism, in effect placing the
financial burden on 105 individual counties. The Governor has proposed funds to pay a reimbursement
to the counties in the fiscal year 1993 budget, a move which places the primary law in jeopardy.
From the desk of
George Bush
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BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - GEORGE BUSH HANDWRITING
Presidential Phone Calls
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DATE: 4-8-92
TIME: 5th incoming/outgoing
WITH: Creig Fuller
SUBJECT: re: his memo
" 4 day convention- OK
with me"
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - GEORGE BUSH HANDWRITING
FOLLOW UP:
APR 08 '92 16:03 P.MORRIS EXECUTIVE
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April 8, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE (1) PRESIDENT
FROM: CRAIG L. FULLER
SUBJECT: Republican National Convention
I have just returned from a day of meetings in Houston followed by a day
of meetings in California.
The trip to Houston was scheduled to review the detail of Convention
preparation with the Convention General Manager, Bill Harris and the
Deputy General Managers, Hector Irastorza and Jim Wray.
You will be pleased to know that the Convention team that has been
assembled is filled with first rate people who seem to be thoroughly
enjoying what they are doing. The group is working well together and
seems to be coordinating with the Campaign staff and other key
organizations.
I had lunch with Ken Lay and Ben Love. They are praising the Convention
staff and seem to be fully satisfied with the activities to date. Speaking of
fully satisfied, that is an understatement when it comes to the work Ken and
Ben have done. As you may know, they have exceeded the fundraising
goals set for the Houston Host Committee. In addition, the community is
really pulling together on the event. Jack Steal was with us for lunch as
was Bob Mosbacher.
Jerry Weintraub flew over in the afternoon to meet with the Convention
staff, visit the Astrodome facilities and then joined Bill, Hector, Jim and me
for dinner. Jerry was very helpful, solving some issues with Time/Warner
with a single phone call on the spot. Jerry promised to reflect on all that
he had seen and heard and then he and I will get together.
I will see to it that we get on your schedule for a Convention briefing. I
would like to come to you with as complete a package as possible in the
next few weeks so you can get the feel for Convention as well as give us
your judgement on a series of issues. If you feel the need to get with us
APR 08 '92 16:04 P.MORRIS EXECUTIVE
P.3
sooner rather than later, just let me know. I have hit a few of the points
that you might reflect on:
1. Convention length -- after considering all the implications of trying to
shorten the Convention, everyone is now recommending the full four days
and four nights as originally planned. In fact, 1 think most always believed
this was the best way to go with only a few wanting to evaluate shortening
the Convention.
At this stage, Bob Teeter, Fred Malek, Rich Bond and others all favor
going forward with the four day convention. I would like to phone you to
confirm that you are comfortable with this arrangement.
2. Presidential Participation - this is very much in the "no-decision-
needed-yet category." There are a number of your friends in Houston who
hope that you would come to town early (Monday or Tuesday) and be
involved throughout the week. There is no doubt that your presence would
energize the Convention and I believe we ought to consider a plan that
would have you base your operations out of Houston for the week, perhaps
taking some side trips during the day.
Others will argue that you should use your time to more strategic
advantage in other parts of the country in order to have a "Texas" story on
the Convention and another story on what you are doing as President.
My own view is that you should stay flexible as long as possible on this and
not get locked in too early. I wanted to simply flag this now for your
consideration.
3. Vice Presidential Participation -- his schedule should also remain
flexible; although, there is a sense that he should come to Houston early and
help motivate the troops. We are also looking at having the Vice President
speak on Wednesday night, giving him his own night for a major speech.
You might consider a surprise visit to the podium following his speech, or
we could do a television hook-up with you somewhere else in Houston (or
somewhere else in the country).
4. Houstonian -- T have told people that this is "your" hotel to use as you
wish. We have hotels for the White House staff, the Campaign staff and the
Convention staff. You ought to plan on controlling who is out at the
APR 08 '92 16:05 P.MORRIS EXECUTIVE
P.4
Houstonian and have only those you feel you want with you and the family.
Just know that everyone you want taken care of will be taken care of in
nice accommodations.
5. Entertainment -- we are working on country western entertainers and
we have a number of good opportunities for them. Jerry wants to
coordinate this and we are setting up a process to work through him.
6. Themes and Substance -- Bob Teeter and I have had some good
discussions about Convention themes. Obviously, the themes are the ones
you choose to run on after consultation with Bob and others. This will be
very carefully coordinated to insure we are delivering the messages you
want delivered. We have some new options this year as I have pursued the
idea of having a special forum where key administration figures and other
leading Republicans can participate in between the Convention sessions in
"Ask George Bush" type events. We will discuss further as planning
progresses. I raise this to let you know that we are looking for every way
possible to build substance into the Convention. Also, we will work closely
with the Campaign and you to select the key speakers. Several. candidates
for the top speaking slots will campaign for these speaking slots. We need
to keep our options open until we get closer to June.
Just a quick word on California.
I am delighted that Jack Flanigan has agreed to be your point man in
California. There is no one I trust more in the State and there is no one
else who can pull all the factions together. He is respected by all and he is
completely loyal to you. As you know, he has been one of my closest
friends for almost 18 years. He is honored and excited! Great choice!!
Having Jack there will make a big difference, but California will be tough.
Pete has taken a more moderate approach, but even he is getting hit by the
critics inside and outside of the Republican party. Yesterday's headline in
the SACRAMENTO BEE was that Pete's approval at 22% is the lowest of
any governor in decades. Know that I have pledged to Bob Teeter and Jack
that I'll be there to help any way I can.
APR 08 '92 16:06 P.MORRIS EXECUTIVE
P.5
This got a bit longer than I had intended, but thought I take a few minutes
on the plane to get a trip report off to you. I will check in to make sure
you are comfortable with the four day approach at the Convention.
And, we will schedule a Convention briefing in the next few weeks.
All the best!
Today
CONGRESSIONAL
House Floor: Lawmakers will take
up competing Democratic and Republi-
MONITOR
can plans to make changes in House
functions. Efforts to create a bipartisan
compromise collapsed on Tuesday night
over proposed changes in committee pro-
cedures and structure.
C
Democrats want to proceed on only
administrative issues and defer consider-
Thursday, April 9, 1992
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ation of other changes to a special commit-
tee that is expected to be created later this
year. But Republicans are demanding a
number of legislative changes, including an
News From the Hill
end to voting by proxy in committees and
revised party ratios on some panels.
Yesterday, Minority Leader Robert
H. Michel, R-Ill., said that Republicans
SENATE FLOOR: Budget reso-
targeted at members who have been
agreed to unilaterally stop the practice of
lution subject of long debate.
sending mailings to areas that will be-
proxy voting.
The Senate spent the day yesterday
come new parts of their districts next
Both the Democratic and Republi-
debating the $1.5 trillion budget resolu-
year due to redistricting.
can proposals would create a director of
tion (S Con Res 106), which outlines
Conferees later met informally and
non-legislative and financial services and
spending priorities for fiscal 1993.
made the change in the conference report
an inspector general. But the two sides
Much of the debate centered on plans
and also fixed an inadvertent error that
differ over the responsibilities for the
to reduce defense spending next year. As
would have prohibited House members
new jobs. Republicans want to give the
approved by the Budget Committee, the
from sending out any mass mailings in an
inspector general the power to conduct
resolution calls for a $5 billion defense
election year. That prohibition was sup-
investigations, which Democrats oppose.
spending cut - slightly larger than the
posed to cover only members of the Senate.
Campaign Finance. The House
reduction proposed by President Bush.
The House will take up the revised
will also take up the conference agree-
Members debated an amendment by
conference report today.
ment on a campaign finance bill (S 3).
Jim Exon, D-Neb., that would cut about
Coin Bill. The House yesterday ap-
The measure would establish different
several billion dollars more by leaving
proved, 414-0, the conference report on a
voluntary spending limits for each cham-
big-ticket items such as the B-2 bomber
coin bill (HR 3337) after conferees
ber. For the House, candidates who agree
alone and instead cutting back funds on
stripped out language that would have
to limit campaign spending to under
scores of smaller weapons. S Con Res 106
led to the redesign of the back sides of
$600,000 would be eligible for lower
would hold domestic programs, excluding
the quarter and half-dollar.
postal rates, matching funds and dis-
benefit programs like Medicare, to nearly
Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif., has
counts on television time.
3 percent below the amount they would
been pushing for a redesign of circulating
need to stay even with inflation.
coins, and conferees originally agreed to
Senate Floor: Members plan to fin-
The measure also seeks to save $1.5
the redesign, but a 206-199 House vote
ish work on the fiscal 1993 budget resolu-
billion by trimming budgets of several
last week sent the measure back to con-
tion (S Con Res 106).
commissions, cutting agency travel by 2
ference with instructions to drop the re-
A number of amendments may be
percent and imposing a hiring slowdown.
design provisions.
offered on the defense spending section
In other action, the Senate passed leg-
of the resolution.
islation (HR 4449) that would give state
ENERGY BILL gets face lift
The measure calls for $291.5 billion
and local governments more flexibility on
from two House committees.
for defense spending, close to the $292.2
how they spend federal housing grants.
Two House panels with jurisdiction
billion President Bush requested. Some
HR 4449 would allow state and local
over a sweeping national energy strategy
governments to spend housing grants on
bill (HR 776) weighed in yesterday, adding
See TODAY on p. 5
related efforts, such as renovations and
language opposed by congressional Repub-
rental assistance.
licans and the Bush administration.
In This Issue
The Senate also cleared two bills (S
The House Interior Committee com-
606, S 1743) that would protect from
pleted work on sections on nuclear power
NEWS FROM THE HILL
1
development segments of rivers in Penn-
and offshore drilling and was working
TODAY
sylvania and Arkansas.
late in an effort to complete action on the
Today in Congress.
1
bill. The Merchant Marine Committee
Committee Listings
5
HOUSE FLOOR: Franking re-
News & Campaign Events
8
gave tentative approval to portions of the
FUTURE
strictions urged by House members.
bill that would broaden an existing mora-
Senate Committees
11
The House yesterday voted over-
torium on offshore drilling activity.
House Committees
13
whelmingly to instruct its conferees on a
On a narrow 23-22 vote, the Interior
Conference Committees
16
campaign finance bill (S 3) to include in
Committee stripped out of its draft bill a
Other Events
17
the final compromise version of the bill a
controversial provision that would have
Campaigns & Elections
18
provision that would prohibit House
given states veto power over relicensing
STATUS CHARTS
members from sending mass mailings
of existing nuclear power plants.
FY93 Appropriations
19
outside their current districts.
House & Senate Floor
20
The motion, approved 407-8, was
See NEWS on p. 2
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Thursday, April 9, 1992
NEWS from p. 1
also did not contain a controversial provi-
tional $872.1 million in fiscal 1993.
sion in the Markey bill that would allow
The ongoing debate on the space sta-
The Interior Committee rejected an
broadcasters to charge cable operators.
tion Freedom was revived when Tim
amendment by Peter H. Kostmayer, D-
for the cable retransmission of their local.
Roemer, D-Ind., offered an amendment
Pa., to cap at $2.5 billion contributions
broadcast signals.
to delete all space station funding. "This
by utilities to a fund that would pay for
Subcommittee members voted to
is not an anti-NASA amendment," said
the cleanup of the government's existing
drop from the bill a section that would
Roemer, arguing that funds would be
uranium enrichment plants.
have allowed cable customers to form
freed up for other NASA programs.
Under the bill, a fee on enriched ura-
watchdog groups to monitor local cable
Other members countered that the
nium would be imposed on utilities if
operators and franchises. The provision
$2.3 billion program is too important to
contributions from a new government
is expected to be revisited during the full
cancel. The amendment was defeated 8-17.
uranium enrichment corporation did not
committee markup.
The House in 1991 defeated a similar at-
reach $500 million per year.
The panel also approved, by voice
tempt by the Appropriations Committee.
Merchant Marine. The Merchant
vote, an amendment by Don Ritter, R-
Landsat Bill: The panel also ap-
Marine Committee marked up sections of
Pa., that would exempt home shopping
proved a measure (HR 3614) that would
its energy policy bill (HR 4722) on off-
network broadcast stations from a provi-
reorganize the Landsat satellite program.
shore oil and gas drilling. The Merchant
sion requiring cable operators to carry
The bill would authorize construc-
Marine and Interior bills contain broadly
local broadcast signals,
tion of the new Landsat 7 satellite and
similar offshore drilling language.
move Landsat management from the
The Merchant Marine panel gave
NEW GSE requirements ap-
Commerce Department over to NASA
tentative approval to sections of the bill
proved by Senate Banking panel.
and the Defense Department.
that would place a moratorium on new oil
Government-sponsored corporations
and gas leases off the East and West
that promote home-loan lending would
FAA AUTHORIZATION OK'd
coasts, Bristol Bay, Alaska, and the
be required to set aside some of their
by two House committees.
Straits of Florida. The action came over
money to protect against losses under
Twin bills to reauthorize programs
the objections of committee members
draft legislation approved yesterday by
under the Federal Aviation Administra-
who said that offshore drilling has not
the Senate Banking Committee.
tion (FAA) gained voice vote approval
proven harmful to the environment. But
The bill, approved by voice vote,
from two House committees yesterday.
committee Chairman Walter B. Jones, D-
would strengthen government oversight
The Public Works and Transporta-
N.C., said the moratorium would affect
over the Federal National Mortgage
tion Committee OK'd a bill (HR 4691)
only three of the 14 lease sale areas of
Association (Fannie Mae) and the Fed-
that would authorize $2 billion in fiscal
greatest interest to the oil industry.
eral Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
1993 and $2.1 billion in fiscal 1994 for the
The committee moratorium would
(Freddie Mac), private corporations that
FAA's Airport Improvement Program
expand upon an existing Bush adminis-
provide a large portion of the credit con-
and $4.6 billion in fiscal 1993 and $5 bil-
tration ban. Both bans would extend
sumers use to buy homes.
lion in fiscal 1994 for FAA operations.
through the year 2000. Interior's morato-
The bill would create a new, inde-
The measure also would require the FAA
rium would extend through 2002.
pendent regulator within the Department
administrator to hire additional air traf-
On a 32-12 vote, the committee ap-
of Housing and Urban Development that
fic controllers SO that there are 18,128
proved an amendment by Porter J. Goss,
would oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie
controllers by the end of fiscal 1993.
R-Fla., that would add additional terri-
Mac. The new regulator would have the
Before approving the bill, panel
tory off Florida's Gulf Coast to the area
authority to require the corporations to
members agreed, by voice vote, to an
affected by the moratorium.
set aside a portion of their capital as in-
amendment by Chairman Robert A. Roe,
The committee intends to complete
surance against loan losses.
D-N.J., that would establish a national
work on the measure later in the month
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would
commission to investigate the financial
and add its provisions to HR 776.
also be required to establish low- and
condition of the airline industry.
middle-income housing goals. By 1994, 30
A companion bill (HR 4557) encoun-
CABLE REGULATION bill ad-
percent of the corporations' loans would
tered a little turbulence before the Sci-
vances from Energy subcommittee,
have to be targeted toward those groups
ence, Space and Technology Committee,
A. draft measure that would re-regu-
and individuals in urban, rural and other
which approved it by voice vote. The bill
late the nation's cable television industry
traditionally underserved areas.
would authorize FAA research, engineer-
gained approval from the House Energy
ing and development programs.
and Commerce Telecommunications and
NASA AUTHORIZATION OK'd
Funding for these programs was set at
Finance Subcommittee yesterday after
by House Science panel.
a level of $297 million for fiscal 1993, a 29
being postponed all last week.
Legislation setting spending prior-
percent increase over President Bush's
The panel approved the bill by voice
ities for the National Aeronautics and
$230 million request. But panel Republi-
vote, after working on a substitute ver-
Space Administration (NASA) advanced
cans said the spending levels were too high.
sion by panel Chairman Edward J. Mar-
yesterday after receiving voice vote ap-
The panel rejected a Republican
key, D-Mass. The Markey substitute won
proval from the House Science, Space
amendment, 8-11, that would have scaled
a 17-7 endorsement, with three members
and Technology Committee.
back the funding to $260 million.
voting present.
The measure (HR 4364) would au-
A Republican alternative substitute,
thorize total NASA spending of $15.3 bil-
MARITIME BILLS gain in
drafted by full committee ranking Re-
lion in fiscal 1993, slightly higher than
House Merchant Marine panel.
publican Norman F. Lent, N.Y., was re-
President Bush's request.
The House Merchant Marine and
jected 12-14, with Joe L. Barton, R-
Under the bill, so-called core pro-
Fisheries Committee approved three
Texas, voting present. The GOP
grams are to be funded before money can
maritime bills yesterday, including a
substitute was a modified. version of a
be allocated to discretionary programs.
measure (HR 3842) that would clarify
cable regulation bill that passed the
The measure calls for $14.4 billion in
that the United States has sovereignty
House in 1990 but died in the Senate. It
funding for activities that make up the
over waters out to 12 nautical miles.
would have weakened the bill's rate regu-
core of NASA's space program. Dis-
The bill, approved by voice vote,
lation and program access provisions. It
cretionary programs would cost an addi-
would codify a 1988 presidential order
Thursday, April 9, 1992
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
that extended the territorial zone from
job before getting their visas.
resolution (H Res 379) that set 1992
three nautical miles. The Justice Depart-
The panel held off voting on the
funding levels for the committees at
ment says there is slight legal doubt
nomination of George J. Terwilliger to
$57.7 million, an increase of 4.9 percent
about whether the president had the au-
be deputy attorney general because
from the 1991 level.
thority to extend the territorial zone by
Grassley and Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz.,
The Republican leadership had
executive order.
said they wanted to review information
called for limiting increases to 4.2 percent
In addition, the bill would revise a
related to an FBI investigation that
- the rate of inflation.
host of maritime and fisheries laws SO
Terwilliger was familiar with. The holdup
That funding resolution never made
that they conform to the 12-mile limit.
had nothing to do with the charges of
it to the House floor as the Democratic
Members also approved, by voice vote:
gender discrimination that were leveled
leadership feared a floor fight over the
HR 4156, a $19.1 million fiscal 1993
at Terwilliger during his confirmation
increase in committee funding at a time
authorization bill for the federal Maritime
hearing, Biden said.
when House perks and expenses are be-
Commission, which regulates the shipping
ing scrutinized.
industry.
TRADE OFFICES reauthoriza-
Instead, the House on March 26 ap-
HR 4485, which would allow the Coast
tion bill fails to win backing.
proved a resolution (H Res 409) that ex-
Guard to conduct inspections of certain
A House Ways and Means sub-
tended 1991 committee funding levels
foreign vessels while they are dry-docked
committee decided yesterday not to en-
through April 30.
and undergoing refurbishing in other coun-
dorse draft legislation reauthorizing the
tries. All refurbished ships that use U.S.
Customs Service, the Office of the United
PROJECT CUTS readied by
ports are required to be inspected; the
States Trade Representative (USTR)
House appropriators.
shipowners would be required to pay the
and the International Trade Commission,
In response to President Bush's call
Coast Guard's costs.
instead sending the bill onto the full
for the termination of a number of exist-
committee without recommendation.
ing projects, the House Appropriations
PORNOGRAPHY DEALERS lia-
By voice vote, the Trade Sub-
Committee has begun putting together. a
ble under Senate Judiciary bill.
committee declined to approve the mea-
package of spending cuts designed to re-
The Senate Judiciary Committee be-
sure because members wanted to register
scind more than $5 billion in previously
gan work yesterday on a measure (S
their concerns with ongoing U.S. trade
approved fiscal 1992 funds.
1521) that would allow sexual assault vic-
negotiations in Geneva. Some said that
The committee is working against a
tims to bring civil-actions against the pro-
the interests of many U.S. business sec-
procedural deadline that falls on May 6.
ducers and distributors of pornography.
tors are not being well represented by the
Beginning on that day, it would take just
The panel lost its quorum before all
U.S. Trade Representative's Office.
amendments were considered, and the
At the request of Byron L. Dorgan,
markup will be continued after the Sen-
D-N.D., subcommittee Chairman Sam M.
CONGRESSIONAL
ate returns from its spring recess.
Gibbons, D-Fla., said he would schedule
Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, the
an oversight hearing to review the
MONITOR
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USTR's negotiating positions at the cur-
fight violence against women and chil-
rent Uruguay Round on the General
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dren" and noted that rape is one of the
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
Senior Editor: Robert Healy
fastest growing crimes in America.
For fiscal 1993, the legislation would
News Editors: Amy Stern, Elizabeth Helfgott
Under the bill, in order to bring the
authorize $21.7 million for the USTR, 6.4
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civil suit, the victim would have to prove
percent more than current appropria-
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that the sex offender's exposure to ob-
tions; $1.5 billion for the Customs Ser-
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scene material or child pornography was
vice, nearly the same as current funding;
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"a substantial cause" of the attack.
Editorial Assistant: Jeanne Ponessa
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But committee Chairman Joseph R.
cent increase.
Biden Jr., D-Del., argued that such a
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20037. (202) 887-8500.
versing a rule requiring them to have a
On March 19, the panel approved a
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Thursday, April 9, 1992
one-fifth of the House to force direct
branch travel and other expenses.
Rights to make a 15-year extension of the
House floor action on any or all of the 98
A confrontation was averted when
measure "a top priority."
spending-cut proposals called rescis-
the White House agreed to send two offi-
If the act expires, Dunne said, there
sions - that Bush sent to Congress in
cials to testify before the panel today.
could be a "significant drop-off" in voter
March. That in turn could lead to a series
participation by non-English-speaking
of embarrassing floor votes on "pork bar-
MADIGAN PROMISES to fight
Americans.
rel" projects because lawmakers could
waste, inefficiency at USDA.
submit each project to an individual vote.
Agriculture Secretary Edward Madi-
JOBLESS BENEFITS extension
In an attempt to head off that pos-
gan yesterday tried to head off congres-
endorsed by Bush administration.
sibility, appropriators began to rapidly
sional criticism by admitting that "some
Labor Secretary Lynn Martin said
assemble their own list of spending cuts,
organizational and management im-
yesterday that the Bush administration
which they said will match the $5.7 bil-
provements are needed at the U.S. De-
favors the continuation of extended un-
lion total Bush requested, but not neces-
partment of Agriculture."
employment benefits through the end of
sarily include any or all of the particular
He told the Senate Agriculture-Com-
the year.
cuts he wants.
mittee that he plans to take action to cut
"People have a right to plan and a
Most of the 13 House Appropria-
back on waste and inefficiency at the
right to security," she said. Martin's re-
tions subcommittees were scheduled to
county offices of the USDA.
marks indicate that the White House and
meet yesterday and today to put together
The hearing focused on the many
Congress may be able to avoid a replay of
spending-cut proposals. Subcommittees
county offices of. the various agencies. of
last year's bruising. battle over jobless
with the largest tasks are Defense, with a
the USDA, especially the Agriculture
aid. President Bush vetoed two measures
target of $4.8 billion in cuts; Veterans
Stabilization and Conservation Service,
last year before an agreement was
Affairs/Housing and Urban Develop-
the Farmers Home Administration, the
reached that gave long-term unemployed
ment, with a target of $623.8 million; and
Soil Conservation Service and the Fed-
workers at least 13 additional weeks of
Military Construction, with a target of
eral Crop Insurance Corp.
benefits: That additional coverage is set
$136.1 million.
According to a 1991 General Ac-
to expire in July.
counting Office report, those four agen-
Martin's proposal is similar to legis-
FEDERAL PERKS being scruti-
cies spent roughly $2.4 billion on admin-
lation (HR 4727) introduced last week by
nized, Darman says.
istrative costs in fiscal 1989 for staff of
House Democrats that would provide an
The Bush administration is review-
close to 63,000.
additional 20 weeks of coverage to an
ing perks and benefits given to federal
Committee Chairman Patrick J.
estimated 1.5 million Americans out of
workers and will eliminate any it finds
Leahy, D-Vt., cited examples in his open-
work. But a, major- difference remains:
unjustifiable, Office of Management and
ing statement of what he called "office
Martin is calling for an extension- of
Budget (OMB) Director Richard G.
overkill" - instances where the number
emergency aid while Thomas J. Downey,
Darman told a Senate Appropriations
of USDA employees are not justified by
D-N.Y., wants to make changes in- the
subcommittee yesterday.
the area workload or where two or more
compensation program permanent.
A forthcoming General Accounting
agencies could share office space and
The Ways and Means Human Re-
Office report found that two of President
other overhead expenses but do not.
sources Subcommittee, chaired by Dow-
Bush's top advisers, former White House
For example, in Clark County, Nev.,
ney, is holding a hearing this morning on
Chief of Staff John H. Sununu and Sec-
13 USDA employees provide services for
extending unemployment coverage.
retary of State James A. Baker III,
only 40 farmers, according to Leahy.
racked up $774,000 in political and per-
Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind., ranking
RESERVE FORCES cuts would
sonal expenses in 1989 and 1990-but paid
member of the panel, who has been the
hit states hard, senators say.
only about 8 percent of those costs.
leading advocate of USDA restructuring,
The Pentagon's plan to cut reserve
Darman promised to end any undue
echoed Leahy's sentiments.
and National Guard troops by 21 percent
perks. "The public is rightly disturbed
Madigan told the senators that he
over five years ran into, heavy opposition
about some patterns it, sees in Congress
will draw up a list of unneeded county
from lawmakers yesterday in a Senate
and the executive branch," he told mem-
service offices to be closed and propose
Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
bers of the Treasury, Postal Service and
legislation to implement his plan.
Wendell- H. Ford, D-Ky,, told the
General Government panel.
Subcommittee on Manpower and Person-
But Darman rejected suggestions
BILINGUAL BALLOT measure
nel that more than 50 senators have
from Chairman Dennis DeConcini, D-
backed by. Justice Department.
signed a letter opposing next year's in-
Ariz., that any changes in travel rules
A Justice Department official yester-
stallment of the planned five-year cut.
should apply to Bush's use of Air Force
day urged Congress to extend for, 15 more
Many of the Senate opponents said
One. DeConcini complained that the
years legislation that provides for bilingual
they opposed the planned cut because it
president only pays the equivalent of
ballots and language assistance to certain
would hurt their states, but they also ar-
first-class air fare when he uses Air Force
voters who do not speak or read English.
gued it would hurt U.S. armed forces.
One for political trips while the actual
In 1975, Congress added a provision
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney pro-
cost is about $25,000 an hour.
(Section 203) to the Voting Rights Act that
posed last-month that. reserve and
Darman said that as commander-in-
requires counties to provide bilingual bal-
National Guard units across the country
chief, Bush must travel on Air Force One
lots and other language assistance if more
be disbanded as part of his plan to cut
and to require him to repay the total
than percent of the voting age population
overall reserves by 21 percent through
costs of political trips would put him at,
speaks, a language other- than English.
1995 and full-time forces by 22 percent.
an unfair financial disadvantage.
About 200 jurisdictions in 20 states are now
Ford and Christopher S. Bond, R-
House Hearing. The Senate hear-
covered by the measure.
Mo., co-chairmen of the Senate National
ing did not have, the partisan edge of
Renewed in 1985 for seven years, the
Guard Caucus, said the cuts would dam-
another hearing by the House Post Office
provision expires Aug. 6.
age the ability of the United States to
Subcommittee on Human Resources,
John R. Dunne, assistant attorney
fight conflicts like the Persian Gulf War
which yesterday was prepared to sub-
general for the Civil Rights Division, yes-
and would be costly because reserve and
poena White House personnel to force
terday asked the House Judiciary Sub-
National Guard troops are cheaper than
them to testify on the costs of executive
committee on Civil and Constitutional
regular forces.
Thursday, April 9, 1992
Congressional Monitor
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TODAY from p. 1
Committee Meetings Today
Democrats want to shave more money
from defense. But their opponents say a
larger defense cut would translate into
domestic job losses.
Senate Committees
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: W. Graham Claytor presi-
The Senate may also take up the
dent, Amtrak; William S. Norman executive vice
conference report on a bill (HR 3337) to
president, Amtrak; Dennis F. Sullivan - chief
EUROPEAN BAN ON
authorize the minting of coins commemo-
operating officer, Amtrak; Charles W. Hayward,
IMPORTS OF U.S. MEAT
chief financial officer, Amtrak; Tim Gillespie
rating the 200th anniversary of the White
Senate Agriculture Committee
assistant vice president, Amtrak; Gilbert E. Car-
House, the 1994 World Cup soccer games,
Agriculture Research and General Legisla-
michael administrator, Federal Railroad Admin-
the 500th anniversary of Christopher Co-
tion Subcommittee (Chairman Daschle, D-
istration (FRA); S. Mark Lindsey chief counsel,
lumbus' voyage of discovery and Persian
S.D.) will hold a hearing of U.S. government
FRA; James T. McQueen - assistant adminis-
Gulf War veterans.
efforts to resolve the trade disputes with the
trator, FRA; Grady C. Cothen, Jr. - assistant
administrator, FRA; Robert L. Krick - deputy
European Community over the application of
associate administrator, FRA; Katheryn B. Mur-
Child Support: A bill that would
the third country meat directive to U.S. meat
phy director, FRA
impose criminal penalties on non-custodial
processing plants. The European Community
has banned the bulk of U.S. meat imports,
parents who fail to make back child sup-
claiming that U.S. processors do not meet
FY93 VA, HUD APPROPS
port payments will be marked up by the
European inspection standards; the United
Senate Appropriations Committee
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime.
States claims this is an unfair trade action.
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
The measure (HR 1241) would im-
9:30am SR-332 Russell Bldg. April 9
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) will
pose a fine of up to $5,000 and a maxi-
Witnesses scheduled: Leonard Condon - deputy
hold hearings on the fiscal 1993 appropriations
mum of six months in prison for those
assistant U.S. Trade Representative; William
Dubbert - Food Safety and Inspection Service;
for programs under its jurisdiction, focusing on
convicted of willfully failing to meet child
John Hardin Meat Industry Trade Policy Coun-
the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
support obligations. Repeat offenders
cil; Ron Davis - Colonial Beef Co.; Torben
and the National Credit Union Association.
could spend up to two years in jail and be
Lenzberg - Alliance of Safety Meat
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
fined a maximum of $250,000.
Witnesses scheduled: George Knight executive
director, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corpora-
The law would apply only in cases in
FY93 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
tion; Roger Jepsen - National Credit Union Asso-
which the accused and the child live in
ciation
STATE & JUDICIARY APPROPS
different states.
Senate Appropriations Committee
Subcommittee Chairman Charles E.
Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary
Schumer, D-N.Y., will offer an amend-
SDI BUDGET
Subcommittee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.)
Senate Armed Services Committee
ment that would authorize $10 million
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
Strategic Forces and Nuclear Deterrence
annually from fiscal 1994 through 1996 to
for programs under its jurisdiction, focusing on
Subcommittee (Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) will
aid states in developing their own child
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-
hold a hearing on the allocation of fiscal 1992
support penalty laws.
istration (NOAA) and the Small Business Ad-
fund for the Strategic Defense Initiative and
According to staffers from both par-
ministration (SBA).
the fiscal 1993 budget request for SDI.
ties, the amendment and the bill are ex-
10am S-146 Capitol Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: John A. Knauss - under
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 9
pected to win subcommittee approval.
Witnesses scheduled: Henry Cooper - director,
secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmos-
phere; Patricia Saiki adminstrator, Small Busi-
SDI Organization
Space Science: The House Science,
ness Adminstration
Space and Technology Committee's
GLOBAL WARMING
Space subcommittee will consider legisla-
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
Senate Commerce Committee
tion that aims to encourage the growth
Senate Appropriations Committee
The full committee (Acting Chairman Gore,
and development of commercial space ac-
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
D-Tenn.) will continue hearings on global cli-
tivities in the United States.
D-Hawaii) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993
mate change. This hearing will focus on global
The measure (HR 3848) would require
appropriations for programs under its jurisdic-
warming and the biosphere.
any federal agency that wants to use re-
tion, focusing on strategic programs.
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 9
tired military missiles for space launch
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April
Witnesses scheduled: Fakhri Bazzaz - Harvard
vehicles to show that they are cheaper than
Witnesses scheduled: Gen. George Butler Com-
University; Sherwood Idso - Agricultural Re-
mander, Strategic Air Command; Henry Cooper
search Service; James Kasting Earth System
available commercial launch services and
Science Center at Pennsylvania State University;
director, SDI Organization
to employ the services of the private sector
Cynthia Rosenzweig - Goddard Institute for
Space Studies; William Schlesinger - Duke Uni-
whenever possible.
versity
The bill would also set up a process
FY93 FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPS
for selling excess missile assets to the
Senate Appropriations Committee
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
private sector and would establish a
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chair-
WATER PROJECTS
Commercial Space Transportation Trust
man Leahy, D-Vt.) will hold a hearing on fiscal
Senate Environment Committee
Fund for projects that benefit the com-
year 1993 appropriations for the Agency for
The full committ Chairman Burdick, D-
mercial space industry.
International Development.
N.D.) will mark draft legislation reauthoriz-
3pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
The subcommittee will also mark up:
ing water Arces development projects.
Witness scheduled: Ronald Roskins adminis-
HR 3922, which would authorize
10am CD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
trator, Agency for International Development
grants, fellowships and an electronic data
archive for biomedical research in space.
ASSISTANCE TO FORMER
HR 4447, which would direct the Na-
FY93 TRANSPORTATION
SOVIET REPUBLICS
tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis-
& RELATED AGENCIES APPROPS
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
tration to begin negotiations to acquire
Senate Appropriations Committee
The full committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.)
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
civil space hardware and technology from
will hold a hearing on U.S. assistance to the
Lautenberg, D-N.J.) will hold hearings on the
former Soviet republics.
former Soviet republics.
fiscal 1993 appropriations for programs under
All three of these bills are expected to
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
its jurisdiction, focusing on Amtrak and the
Witness scheduled: James Baker III - secretary of
easily win subcommittee approval.
Federal Railroad Administration.
State
New listing
Revised listing
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Senate continued
House Committees
1:30pm Nuclear Weapons Control/Destruction
J.D. Crouch principal deputy assistant secretary
CHALLENGES FACING
of Defense . International Security Policy
FORMER SOVIET BLOC
UNPROVEN MEDICAL DEVICES
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Select Aging Committee
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
European Affairs Subcommittee (Chairman
House Small Business Committee
Biden, D-Del.) will continue hearings on the
Health and Long-Term Care Subcommit-
House Appropriations Committee
challenges facing the states of Eastern Europe
tee (Chairman Roybal, D-Calif.) of House Se-
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
and the former Soviet republics, focusing on
lect Aging Committee and Regulation, Busi-
D-III.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appro-
recommendations relating to business and
ness Opportunities and Energy Subcommittee
priations for programs under its jurisdiction,
agriculture.
(Chairman Wyden, D-Ore.) of House Small
focusing on the National Endowment for the
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
Business Committee will hold a joint hearing
Arts, the National Endowment for the Hu-
Witnesses scheduled: William Workman vice
manities and the Institute of Museum Services
on unproven medical devices and the elderly.
president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Paul
The hearing will focus on the fraudlent use of
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Konney general counsel, Tambrands; John Wat-
unproven and potentially dangerous medical
son - vice president, Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna-
devices.
tional; Stanley Johnson - director, Center for
9:30am 2359-A Rayburn Bldg. April 9
FY93 LABOR, HHS &
Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State
Witnesses scheduled: Sheri Spencer - Boise,
EDUCATION APPROPS
University; James McCullagh - publisher, New
Idaho; Randall Everitt criminal investigator,
House Appropriations Committee
Farmer
Office of the Attorney General, Boise, Idaho;
Labor, Health and Human Services, and
Robert Read . New York, N.Y.; John Renner
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Natcher,
Consumer Health Information Research Insti-
D-Ky.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appro-
tute; Robert Reyna - assistant attorney general,
priations for programs under its jurisdiction,
Consumer Protection Division, Office of the At-
focusing on the National Commission on Ac-
torney General, Dallas, Texas; Ronald M. John-
son director, Office of Compliance and Surveil-
quired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, the Sol-
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
lance, Center for Devices and Radiological
diers' and Airmen's Home and the Naval
CLEANUP
Health, Food and Drug Administration
Home.
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
The full committee (Chairman Glenn, D-
Witnesses scheduled: June Osborne, M.D:
Ohio) will hold a hearing on sites throughout
IMPORTED CHEESE
chairman, National Commission on Acquired Im-
the United States that are contaminated with
mune Deficiency Syndrome; Gen. Donald Hilbert
House Agriculture Committee
- director, Soldiers' and Airmen's Home; Mike
radioactive waste, including nuclear weapons
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommit-
Fox director, Naval Home; Arsenio Hall - talk
manufacturing and storage facilities. The ses-
tee (Chairman Stenholm, D-Texas) will hold a
show host, violence in America
sion will focus on the establishment of cleanup
hearing on the impending approval of duty-
standards and estimates of potential cost.
free importation of cheese.
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
10:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 9.
FY93 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
Witnesses scheduled: Leo Duffy assistant secre-
Witnesses scheduled: Rita Klimova . Czechoslo-
House Appropriations Committee
tary of Energy; Thomas Baca deputy assistant
vak Ambassador
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
secretary of Defense; James Taylor executive
Reps. David Obey, D-Wis., Jim Moody, D-Wis.,
director for operations, Nuclear Regulatory Com-
Thomas Petri, R-Wis., Jolene Unsoeld, D-Wash.,
Lehman, D-Fla.) will hold hearings on fiscal
mission; Michael Shapiro deputy assistant direc-
Scott Klug, R-Wis., and Frank Horton, R-N.Y.
1993 appropriations for programs under its
tor, Air and Radiation, Environmental Protection
Peter Allgeier assistant U.S. Trade Represen-
jurisdiction.
Agency; Daniel Reicher Natural Resources De-
tative; James Barr executive director, National
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
fense Council; William Dornsise acting director,
Milk Producers Federation; Stewart Huber
Witnesses scheduled: Andrew Card - secretary of
Bureau of Radiation Protection, Pennsylvania
president, Farmers Union Milke Marketing Co-
Transportation
Department of Environmental Resources
operative; Paul Julius executive director, U.S.
Office of the Secretary
Cheesemakers Association; Kay Zeosky na-
tional dairy chairman, Women Involved in Farm
Economics; Thomas May vice president,
FY93 TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE &
Trugman-Nash Inc. (cheese importer); Irvin
GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPS
Elkin president, Associated Milk Producers Inc.
HOMELESS VETERANS
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
The full committee (Chairman Cranston,
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
PEANUT PROGRAMS
D-Calif.) will hold a hearing on legislative
Calif.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appro-
Peanuts and Tobacco Subcommittee
proposals to benefit homeless veterans.
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
(Chairman Hatcher, D-Ga.) of House Agricul-
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 9
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. April 9
ture Committee will hold a hearing on the
Witness scheduled: Richard Darman director,
Witnesses scheduled:
status of the peanut program regulations for
PANEL 1: Joan Alker assistant director, National
Office of Management and Budget
the 1992 crop year.
Coalition for the Homeless; Ronald Conley
chairman, Pennsylvania American Legion Hous-
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. April 9
Witness scheduled: Dallas Smith director, Pea-
ing for Homeless Veterans Corporation; Mary
nut and Tobacco Division, Agricultural Stabiliza-
FY93 VA, HUD APPROPS
Slicher executive director, Project PLASE; Jerry
tion and Conservation Service
House Appropriations Committee
Washington - secretary, National Coalition of
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban
Homeless Veterans Service Providers
Development and Inda Exent Agencies Sub-
PANEL 2: Irwin Pernick - counselor, Secretary of
Veterans Affairs; Robin Higgins - deputy assis-
committee Traxler, D-Mich.) will
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
tant secretary of Labor
hold heari COSH appropriations for programs
House Appropriations Committee'
PANEL 3: Dennis Cullinan assistant director,
under its jurisdiction.
National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign
Defense Subcommittee Chairman Murtha,
10am & 2pm H-143 Capitol Bldg. April 9
Wars; Ronald Drach national employment di-
D-Pa.) will hold heart fiscal 1993 appro-
rector, Disabled American Veterans; James Hub-
priations for under its jurisdiction.
bard - director of economics, The American
10am & .SUpm H-140 Capitol Bldg.
REGIONAL THREATS
Legion; Gary Johnson associate legislative direc-
(closed) April 9
House Armed Services Committee
tor, Paralyzed Veterans of America
Witnesses scheduled:
PANEL 4: Richard Baker metro chapter com-
10am: RDT&E, Army
The Defense Policy Panel (Chairman As-
mander, Vietnam Era Veterans; Thomas
Stephen K. Conver assistant secretary of the
pin, D-Wis.) will continue hearings on regional
Kaulukukui member, Native American Veterans
Army, Research, Development and Acquisition;
threats and defense options for the 1990s.
Coordinating Council; Virginia Spencer : execu-
Maj. Gen. Richard Beltson,- deputy for Systems
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
tive director, National American Indian Housing
Management, Research, Development and Ac-
April 9
Council; Ken Webster chairman, Veterans Com-
quisition; George T. Singley deputy assistant
Witness scheduled: Charles Larson commander-
mittee, National Congress of American Indians
secretary for research and technology
in-chief, U.S. Pacific Command
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tive director, National Collegiate Athletic Associ-
1pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
ation; Merrily Dean Baker - athletic director,
Witnesses scheduled: Sen. McConnell, R-Ken.;
FORCE REDUCTIONS IN EUROPE
Michigan State University; Ellen Vargyas Na-
Rep. Porter, R-Ill.; Stephen Ng president, Alli-
tional Women's Law Center; Vivian Fuller- asso-
House Armed Services Committee
ance of Hong Kong Chinese in the United States;
ciate director for intercollegiate athletics, Indi-
Ambrose Wong - Hong Kong Schools Alumni
Military Personnel and Compensation
ana University of Pennsylvania; Christine Grant
Association
Subcommittee (Chairman Byron, D-Md.) will
women's athletic director, University of Iowa;
Note: This hearing was incorrectly listed for April
hold a hearing on Army force reductions in
Lee McElroy - director of athletics, California
8.
Europe.
State University, Sacramento; Vivian Stringer
2pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
head women's basketball coach, University of
Witness scheduled: Richard Davis - General Ac-
Iowa
SUPERFUND CONTRACTING
counting Office
House Government Operations Committee
INSURANCE COMPANY INSOLVENCIES
Environment, Energy and Natural Re-
SHIPBUILDING
House Energy and Commerce Committee
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Synar, D-
House Armed Services Committee
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Okla.) will hold a hearing on contracting prob-
Seapower and Strategic and Critical Ma-
tee (Chairman Dingell, D-Mich.) will hold a
lems with the Superfund, which is
terials Subcommittee (Chairman Bennett, D-
hearing entitled: "Failed Promises: Insurance
administered by the Environmental Protec-
Fla.) will continue hearings on the fiscal 1993
Company Insolvencies."
tion Agency (EPA).
defense budget request, focusing on shipbuild-
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
9:30am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Michael Thibault - assis-
ing programs.
Witnesses scheduled:
1:30pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
PANEL: Richard Fogel - assistant comptroller
tant director, Defense Contract Audit Agency
Witnesses scheduled: Gerald Cann - assistant
general, General Government Programs, General
Headquarters; John Martin inspector general,
secretary of the Navy; Vice Adm. Robert Kihune
Accounting Office (GAO); Lawrence Cluff assis-
EPA; Christian Holmes acting assistant admin-
tant director, General Government Programs,
istrator, EPA; Allan Burman - director, Office of
- Chief of Naval Operations; Vice Adm. Roger
Bacon - assistant Chief of Naval Operations;
GAO; John Strauss senior evaluator, General
Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Manage-
Rear Adm. R.D. Mixson - deputy assistant Chief
Government Programs, GAO; Alfred Vieira
ment and Budget
of Naval Operations
senior evaluator, Boston Regional Office, GAO
PANEL: William McCartney - president, National
Association of Insurance Commissioners; Steven
U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS
D.C. ANTI-CRIME EFFORTS
Foster vice president, National Association of
POLICY IN HAITI
Insurance Commissioners; Earl Pomeroy chair-
House D.C. Committee
House Government Operations Committee
man, Committee on the Financial Regulation
Judiciary and Education Subcommittee
Legislation and National Security Sub-
Standards and Accreditation Program, National
(Chairman Dymally, D-Calif.) will hold over-
Association of Insurance Commissioners; Neil
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) will
sight and investige hearings on federal
Rector former deputy insurance commissioner,
hold a hearing on U.S. human rights policy
participation in -crime efforts in the Dis-
State of Ohio
towards Haiti.
trict of Col
10am 2203 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
9am 1310-A Longworth Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Jim Johnson General Ac-
Note: This hearing has been consolidated with the
BASE CLOSURES &
counting Office; Gene McNary commissioner,
hearing scheduled for April 29.
Immigration and Naturalization Service; Joseph
SUPERFUND
Becella - director, Office of Caribbean Affairs,
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Department of State; William O'Neill deputy
Transportation and Hazardous Materials
director, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights;
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
Subcommittee (Chairman Swift, D-Wash.)
Ira Kurznan counsel, Haitian Refugee Center,
DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
will hold a hearing on Superfund issues involv-
Miami, Florida; Harold Koh - Yale Law School
House Education and Labor Committee
ing military base closures.
House Post Office Committee
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
Witnesses scheduled: Reps Panetta, D-Calif.; Ma-
WELFARE REVISION
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
tsui, D-Calif.; Lloyd, D-Tenn.; Blackwell, D-Pa.;
House Hunger Committee
tion and Labor Committee and Civil Service
Bilbray, D-Nev.; Ray, D-Ga.: Thoma Baca -
The full committee (Chairman Hall, D-
Subcommittee (Chairman Sikorski, D-Minn.)
deputy assistant secretary of Defense; Don Clay
Ohio) will hold a hearing on "Federal Policy
of House Post Office and Civil Service Com-
Environmental Protection Agency; Thomas
McCall Environmental Protection Agency; Don
Perspectives on Welfare Reform: Rhetoric,
mittee will hold a hearing on legislation (HR
Gray - Environmental and Energy Study Insti-
Reality and Opportunities."
3613) to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964
tute; Brian Runkel California Office of Envi-
10am 2226 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
and the Age Discrimination in Employment
ronmental Protection; Samuel Goodhope spe-
Witnesses scheduled: Isabel Sawhill - senior fel-
Act of 1967 to improve the effectiveness of
cial assistant attorney general, Texas; Ralph De
low, Urban Institute; Michael Sherraden asso-
administrative review of employment
Gennaro - Friends of the Earth; Walter Wong
ciate professor, Washington University, St.
discrimination claims made by federal
Monterey County, Calif., Department of Health
Louis, Mo.; Robert Rector - policy analyst, Heri-
employees.
tage Foundation; Mark Greenberg - senior staff
attorney, Center for Law and Social Policy
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Evan Kemp Jr. chairman;
DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;
House Foreign Affairs Committee
John Sturdivant president, American Federa-
Europe and the Middle East Subcommit-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
tion of Government Employees; Sheila Velazco
tee (Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) will hold a
ENERGY BILL
president, National Federation of Federal Em-
hearing on developments in Europe.
House Interior Committee
ployees; Carol Bonosaro president, Senior Exec-
utive Association; Marion Bowden - president,
10am 2200 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
The full committee (Chairman Miller, D-
Blacks in Government; Joe Sellers director,
Witness scheduled: Thomas Niles assistant of
Calif.) will continue to mark up draft legisla-
EEO Programs, Washington Lawyers Committee
secretary of State
tion to amend HR 776, the "Comprehensive
for Civil Rights; Jean Christiansen - president,
National Energy Policy Act".
Federally Employed Women
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 9 (if
THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG
needed)
House Foreign Affairs Committee
WOMEN'S COLLEGE SPORTS
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) and International
PUBLIC LANDS
Commerce, Consumer Protection and
Economic Policy and Trade Subcommittee
House Interior Committee
Competitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman
(Chairman Gejdenson, D-Conn.) will hold a
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
Collins, D-III.) will hold a hearing on women's
hearing on legislation (HR 3522) to establish
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) will
participation in college sports under Title IX.
the policy of the United States with respect to
hold hearings on pending legislation.
10am B-352 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Hong Kong after June 30, 1997 when the
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Clarence Crawford Gen-
territory reverts back to the People's Republic
Agenda:
eral Accounting Office; Richard Schultz - execu-
of China.
HJ Res 306 to designate the Port Chicago Naval
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Unocal Pipeline Company; Larry Williams
United States of Soviet civil space hardware and
president, National Cooperative Refinery Associ-
technology for integration into U.S. civil space
ation; Gordon Gooch general counsel, Petro-
Magazine as a National Memorial
projects
chemical Energy Group
HR 4489 to provide for a land exchange with the
Note: This session had previously been scheduled
city of Tacoma, Wash.
as a hearing
IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
House Public Works Committee
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
House Ways and Means Committee
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chairman
House Judiciary Committee
Human Resources Subcommittee (Act-
Crime and Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Nowak, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on legisla-
ing Chairman Downey, D-N.Y.) will hold a
(Chairman Schumer, D-N.Y.) will mark up
tion (HR 776)to provide for improved energy
hearing on legislation (HR 4727) to revise
efficiency, focusing on the Tennessee Valley
pending legislation.
and extend unemployment benefits.
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Authority (TVA).
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Agenda:
11am 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-
S 1963 Provide a member of the U.S. Sentencing
Witnesses scheduled: Mary Sharp Hayes - presi-
Mo. - House majroity leader; other members of
Commission whose term has expired may con-
dent, Customer Group, TVA
Congress TBA
tinue to serve until a successor is appointed or
Note: Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin, who was
until the expiration of the next session of Con-
invited to testify, will not appear
gress
SUPERCONDUCTING
HR 1241 to impose a criminal penalty for flight to
SUPER COLLIDER
COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. TAX
avoid payment of arrearages in child support
House Science Committee
LAWS BY FOREIGN FIRMS
HR - Drug After Care reauthorization
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
House Ways and Means Committee
tee (Chairman Wolpe, D-Mich.) will hold a
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman,
hearing on the status of the superconducting
Pickle, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on a
WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL
super collider (SSC) program. The sub-
report by the Treasury Department on compli-
House Post Office Committee
committee will review the project's cost sched-
ance with U.S. tax laws by foreign firms op-
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
ule, management of the program and foreign
erating in the United States.
man Kanjorski, D-Pa.) will hold a series of
contributions to date.
9:30am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 9
oversight hearings on White House personnel,
10am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
travel and professional expenses.
Witnesses scheduled: Victor S. Rezendes - direc-
9:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. April 9
tor, Energy Issues, Resources, Community and
Witnesses scheduled: Bernard Ungar general
Economic Development Division, General Ac-
government division, General Accounting Office;
counting Office; Robert M. Simon - principal
Joint Committees
Ron Rasmussen director, financial management
deputy director, Office of Energy Research, En-
division, Office of Administration, White House;
ergy Department; Joseph Cipriano - assistant
DEFENSE CONVERSION
Phillip Larsen - director, personnel management
director, Office of the Superconducting
division, Office of Adminstration, White House
Supercollider, Energy Department
Joint Economic Committee
The full committee (Chairman Sarbanes,
D-Md:) will hold a hearing on defense conver-
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
sion, the switch of industries that have focused
House Public Works Committee
SPACE LEGISLATION
on producing for the Defense Department to
The full committee (Chairman Roe, D-
House Science Committee
civilian production.
N.J.) will hold a hearing on legislation (HR
Space Subcommittee (Chairman Hall, D-
9am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
4175) to authorize the secretary of Commerce
Texas) of will mark up pending legislation.
Witnesses scheduled:
PANEL: Katherine Gillman - senior associate,
to make grants to state and local governments
10am 2325 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
Office of Technology Assessment; Robert Atkin-
for infrastructure projects in distressed areas.
Agenda:
son senior analyst, Office of Technology Assess-
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
HR 3922 Biomedical Research in Space Act of
ment
Witnesses scheduled: Raymond Flynn - mayor,
1991
PANEL: Ethan Kapstein - Olin Institute for Stra-
City of Boston; Barbara Bergmann - professor,
HR 3848 - Commercial Space Competitiveness
tegic Studies, Harvard University; Brian
American University; Peter Spiridon represent-
Research Act of 1991
Bosworth - Manufacturing Resource Center,
ing The American Association of State Colleges
HR 4447 - Provide for National Aeronautics and
Tufts University; Don Fuqua - Aerospace Indus-
and Universities; Clany Williams II - School
Space Administration negotiations with former
tries Association; Daniel Flaming president,
Building Authority of West Virginia; Mike Vail
Soviet republics regarding the acquisition by the
Economic Roundtable
Coalition for Adequate School Housing; Jane
Mercy - American Association of School Admin-
istrators; Lorretta Johnson vice president,
American Federation of Teachers; Faith Rossel
director, Washington Office, Navajo Nation;
Gaiash Kibos - president, National Council of
American Indians
News & Campaign Events Today
IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
--from Reuters
House Public Works Committee
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE
The Monitor has received notice of the
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
The American Bar Association's Family
ing on legislation (HR 776) to provide for
following events scheduled to take place in
Law Section holds its Spring Section Meeting.
improved energy efficiency, focusing on oil
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
First of three days.
tions and public interest groups who wish to
pipeline regulatory reform.
8am Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. N.W.
have events listed in the section should send
1:30pm 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 9
(except where noted) April 9
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Synar, D-Okla.; Brian
pertinent information to: The Congressional
Contact: Lisa Davis, 202-331-2602, or the
Clymer administrator, Federal Transit Admin-
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
hotel, 202-582-1234
istration, Department of Transportation; Dean
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
Highlight
Carlson - executive director, Federal Highway
include a telephone number. Notices may be
4pm to 6pm: "Town hall meeting" on federalization
Administration; Allan Johnson past president,
transmitted by facsimile to 202-728-1862, attn:
of child support hosted by Rep. Patricia Schroe-
International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Associ-
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
der, D-Colo. Rayburn Building, Room 2128
ation; William Miller chairman, National En-
can be listed. Deadline is noon two days before
ergy Policy Subcommittee, American Public
the date of issue (i.e. Monday noon for Wednes-
Transit Association; Vito Stagliano - associate
deputy under secretary of Energy; Susan Court -
day issue). The editors reserve the right to edit
PERSIAN GULF
associate general counsel, Federal Energy Regu-
or reject any submission. For further informa-
The American Business Council of the Gulf
latory Commission; William Thacker - president,
tion call 202-887-8686.
Countries, which represents some 700 U.S.
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News Events continued.
Highlights
trade negotiators."
8:30am: Welcoming remarks by American Astro-
9:30am The Capitol, House Triangle (in case
companies operating in the Persian Gulf re-
nautical Society President John Sand and sympo-
of rain, Rayburn Building, Room 2458) April 9
sium Chairman Roald Sagdeev
Contact: Robin Buckley, 202-225-4146,
gion, hosts a breakfast to present "Patriot of
9am: Keynote address by international consultant
Brooke Anderson, 202-225-2765, or Link
the Expatriates Awards" to Sen. Ernest Holl-
Roy Gibson on "The Problem and the Opportu-
Nicoll, 202-225-5011
ings, D-S.C., and Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-
nity."
W.Va., in appreciation for their contributions
12:30pm: Luncheon address by Sen. Barbara Mi-
to U.S. competitiveness in the Persian Gulf
kulski, D-Md., on the fiscal 1993 budget appropri-
FOOD LABELING
region. The congressmen will give brief
ations for space programs.
2:30pm: Keynote address by National Space Coun-
NEWS CONFERENCE
remarks.
8am to 9:30am U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
cil Executive Director Mark Albrecht on "Making
Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio, Rep.
Space Policy in Today's Environment."
Robin Tallon, D-S.C., and representatives from
1615 H St. N.W. April
3pm: Presentation by National Aeronautics and
health and consumer groups hold a news con-
Contact: Jean Swift, 202-347-9035
Space Administration Associate Administrator
ference to urge the Agriculture Department
Note: Reservations required
Michael Griffin on "Implementing SEI on an
and the Food and Drug Administration not to
Annual Appropriation."
delay food labeling regulations scheduled to
take effect on May 8, 1993. Participating
ENDANGERED SPECIES BRIEFING
LEAD INDUSTRY MEETING
groups include the American Cancer Society,
Defenders of Wildlife holds a press break-
the American Association of Retired Persons,
fast and briefing to discuss the Endangered
The Lead Industries Association holds is
the American Heart Association, the American
Species Act. According to the group, a lack of
annual meeting.
Home Economics Association and the Ameri-
commitment from the Bush administration
8:30am Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 400 New
can College of Physicians.
and from federal agencies charged with enforc-
Jersey Ave. NW April 9
9:30am National Press. Club, 14th and F
ing the law has driven many species to the
Contact: Jerome Smith, 212-578-4750, Rob
streets NW, Lisagor Room April
brink of extinction. Defenders of Wildlife will
Copeland, 1-800-922-5323, or the hotel, 202-
Contact: Bruce Silverglade or Nicky Amund-
release a report grading the Bush administra-
737-1234
tion on its performance concerning endangered
Highlights
sen, 202-332-9110
species enforcement. The briefing will be con-
8:45am: Remarks by Rep. Don Ritter, R-Pa., on
ducted by Defenders of Wildlife President
"Lead Legislation in the House"
10:30am: Remarks by Marilyn Biviano of the U.S.
PAY EQUITY
Rodger Schlickeisen and Defenders of Wildlife
Bureau of Mines on "Implications of a Direct Tax
NEWS CONFERENCE
counsel John Fitzgerald.
on Lead."
The National Committee on Pay Equity
8am National Press Club, 14th and F streets
11:30am: Remarks by Sen. John Danforth, R-Mo:,
and Rep. Mary Rose Oakar, D-Ohio, hold a
NW, Murrow Room April 9
on "Lead Legislation in the Senate."
news conference to release the results of a
Contact: Lisa Swann, 202-659-9510
2:20pm: Remarks by Robert Wellek of the National
Science Foundation on "U.S. Research and
national poll "showing strong and broad-based
Development Policy on Advanced Materials and
support for pay equity." According to the poll,
Processes."
77 percent of all registered voters support a pay
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
3:30pm: Remarks by Doreen Cantor and John
equity law that would require mén, women and
CONFERENCE
Melone of the Environmental Protection Agency
minority workers to be paid the same for jobs
The Council of Institutional Investors,
on "EPA Policy for Lead."
needing similar skills and responsibilities.
representing 70 public and union pension funds
NCPE Executive Director Susan Bianchi-Sand
from around the country, holds its annual
and Celinda Lake of pollster Greenberg-Lake:
meeting. First of two days.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS MEETING
The Analysis Group also will speak at the news
8am Hotel Washington, 515 15th St. NW
The National Conference of Lieutenant
conference.
April 9
Governors holds its spring meeting. First of
10am Rayburn Building, Room 2220 April 9
Contact: Heather Elmore, 202-745-0800, or
three days.
Contact: Kelly Jenkins, 202-331-7343, or
the hotel, 202-638-5900
9am Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jer-
Tom Albert, 202-226-7641
Highlights
sey Ave. NW April9
8:45am: Remarks by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich.
9:20am: Remarks by Baker Hughes Inc. Chairman
Contact: Gail Manning, 606-231-1813, or the
James Woods
hotel, 202-628-2100
SHIPYARD WORKERS RALLY
10am: Remarks by Avon Products Co. Chairman
Highlights
Workers from the eight naval shipyards
James Preston
Noon: Rep. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Vermont
hold a rally to protest cuts in the defense
11:30am: Remarks by Securities and Exchange
Gov. Howard Dean deliver addresses.
budget. Among those addressing the rally are
Commission Commissioner Mary Schapiro
Reps. Tom Andrews, D-Maine, Thomas
12:30pm: Luncheon address Champion Interna-
tional Corp. Chairman Andrew Sigler and Cham-
HEALTH FINANCING BREAKFAST
Foglietta, D-Pa., Rob Andrews, D-N.J.,
pion Director H. Barclay Morely
Citizens for a Sound Economy holds a
Esteban Torres, D-Calif., and Mervyn
Dymally, D-Calif.
"Policy Watch" breakfast to hear Rep. Rick
10:15am Lafayette Park April 9
Santorum, R-Pa., discuss medical savings
WOMEN IN DEFENSE
Contact: Julie Clark, Candace Clemons, or
accounts.
ANNUAL MEETING
Mark Humphries, 301-565-9016
9am 470 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 7112
Women in Defense will hold their annual
April9
meeting. The theme if "Defense: Where are We
Contact: Mary Beth Morris, 202-488-8200
Going."
SAVINGS AND LOAN
8:15am DeWitt Auditorium, Fort McNair,
NEWS CONFERENCE
April9
TRADE NEGOTIATORS
Reps. Jim Jontz, D-Ind., Lane Evans, D-III.,
Contact: Carolyn Becraft 202-797-0007
NEWS CONFERENCE
and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, hold a news con-
Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Frank Gua-
ference to announce the introduction of legisla-
rini, D-N.J., and Howard Wolpe, D-Mich., hold
tion to reform the savings and loan bailout,
SPACE CONFERENCE
a news conference to release the results of a
especially the Resolution Trust Corporation's
The American Astronautical Society spon-
General Accounting Office report which found
"excessive" spending on legal fees and sale of
sors the 1992 Goddard Memorial Symposium.
that "more and more top government officials
savings and loan assets at "fire sale prices."
The theme of this year's symposium is "World
are fleeing public service and turning to lucra-
11:30am Longworth Building, Room 1129
Space Programs and Fiscal Reality." First of
April9
tive careers representing foreign interests." In
two days.
Contact: Scott Campbell, 202-225-5037
response, the congressmen will introduce the
8:30am Radisson Mark Plaza Hotel, 5000
Professional Trade Service Corps initiative
Seminary Road, Alexandria, Va. April 9
creating an "elite, professional body of Ameri-
Contact: 703-866-0020, or the hotel, 703-845-
PRESIDENTS HEALTH-CARE
can trade negotiators to address the problem of
1010
PROPOSALS
short tenure and the revolving door among
National Economists Club will sponsor a
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conference to announce the introduction of a
record briefing on "Third Party Candidacies in
long term health care package in the House and
the 1992 Presidential Elections" with former
luncheon meeting to hear Tom Scully, asso-
the Senate.
Illinois congressman and 1980 independent
ciate director for human resources, veterans
2:15pm Senate Radio/TV Gallery April 9
presidential candidate John Anderson.
and labor of the Office of Management and
Contact: Laura Quinn, 202-224-6101
2:30pm National Press Building, 14th and F
Budget, discuss the administration's health-
streets NW, room 898 April 9
care plan and how it compares with the propos-
Contact: 202-724-0044
ENERGY ISSUES
als pending in Congress.
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
Women's Council on Energy and the Envi-
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April 9
ronment will sponsor a discussion with hill staff
Contact: 703-532-9048
on the energy and environmental agendas for
Campaign:
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
Congress during the remainder of the second
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
session of the 102nd Congress.
Candidates
tions call the number listed above, Deadline for
5:30pm to 7:30pm, B-369 Rayburn Bldg.
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
April
is scheduled.
Contact: Sharon Kneiss at 202-682-8476
DEMOCRATS
Note: There is a charge for this event of $15 for
members and $20 for nonmembers. For reserva-
Jerry Brown
GLOBAL WARMING
tions call the number listed above.
Contact: Ileana Wachtel, 310-449-1907
NEWS CONFERENCE
April 9
Sen. Al Gore, D-Tenn., and Citizen Action
In Virginia
hold a news conference to discuss Citizen
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Action's Earth Vote '92, a "grassroots ballot"
AND REPORTS
Bill Clinton
supporting of an international treaty on global
8:30am: The Labor Department releases the
Contact: Richard Mintz, Steven Cohen, or
warming. Gore will sign an enlarged replica of
weekly jobless claims report.
Julia Payne, 501-372-1992
the ballot and call on President Bush to do the
8:30am: The Labor Department releases the
April 9-12
same. Citizen Action Vice President Robert
Producer Price Index for March.
In Little Rock, Ark.
Brandon will discuss "the widespread support"
4:30pm, approx.: The Federal Reserve re-
No campaign events scheduled
for a strong U.S. commitment to the reduction
leases the weekly reports on aggregate reserves
of global warming gases.
and the monetary base, factors affecting bank
1pm Dirksen Building, Room 628 April 9
reserves and money supply.
REPUBLICANS
Contact: Ed Rothschild, 202-857-5153, or
Marla Romash, 202-224-7155
Bush-Quayle
Contact: Torie Clarke or Devorah Goldberg,
Campaign:
202-336-7080
HEALTH CARE
April 9
NEWS CONFERENCE
Presidential
In Washington, D.C.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., Senate Ma-
1:45pm: Addresses the American Society of News-
jority Leader George Mitchell, D-Maine, House
paper Editors. J.W. Marriott Hotel, 14th Street
Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., and
CAMPAIGN FPC BRIEFING
and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., hold a news
The Foreign Press Center holds an on-the-
House Leadership - 102nd Congress
Democrats
Republicans
Speaker of the House Thomas S. Foley, Wash.
Minority Leader - Robert H. Michel, III.
Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt, Mo.
Minority Whip Newt Gingrich, Ga.
Majority Whip - David E. Bonior, Mich.
Conference Chairman - Jerry Lewis, Calif.
Caucus Chairman - Steny H. Hoyer, Md.
Conference Vice Chairman - Bill McCollum, Fla.
Caucus Vice Chairman — Vic Fazio, Calif.
Conference Secretary - Vin Weber, Minn.
Chief Deputy Whips Butler Derrick, S.C.; John Lewis, Ga; Barbara
Chief Deputy Whips - Steve Gunderson, Wis.; Robert S. Walker, Pa.
B. Kennelly, Conn.
Policy Committee Chairman - Mickey Edwards, Okla.
Steering and Policy Committee Chairman — Thomas S. Foley, Wash.
Committee on Committees Chairman - Robert H. Michel, III.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Vic
Research Committee Chairman - Duncan Hunter, Calif.
Fazio, Calif.
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman - Guy
Vander Jagt, Mich.
The most important party organizations during the organizational
Speaker and nine members appointed by the Speaker; 12 mem-
phase of Congress are the Democratic Steering and Policy Commit-
bers elected by the Democratic Caucus; and nine members who hold
tee and the Republican Committee on Committees. Those panels,
posts by virtue of positions as party leaders or chairmen of key
which are strongly influenced by the Speaker and the Republican
committees.
leader, make recommendations to the respective party caucuses on
The 20-member Committee on Committees is comprised of the
committee assignments.
minority leader and the whip, representatives of the last two freshmen
The 31-member Steering and Policy Committee includes the
classes and 16 members elected by the GOP membership.
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Senate Committees Future Listings
Appropriations
May 7: U.S. Coast Guard
MARITIME REFORM
May 14: Federal Aviation Administration
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chair-
May 21: General Accounting Office
224-3471
man Breaux, D-La.) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
FY93 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
hearing on maritime reform.
FY93 VA, HUD APPROPS
STATE & JUDICIARY APPROPS
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. June 4
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) of
Subcommittee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.) of
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
hearings on the fiscal 1993 appropriations for
hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations for pro-
programs under its jurisdiction.
Energy & Natural
grams under its jurisdiction.
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
10am S-146 Capitol Bldg. April 9, 29
9:30am SD-G50 Dirksen Bldg. April 30
Resources
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
April 9. See "Committee Meetings Scheduled To-
9:30am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 7 & 14
224-4971
day" section for witnesses
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 21
April 29: U.S. Information Agency; Board for
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 22
CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION
International Broadcasting
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Public Lands, National Parks and Forests
April 9: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled To-
Subcommittee (Chairman Bumpers, D-Ark.) of
day" section for witnesses
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
April 30: Housing and Urban Development Depart-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com-
ment (HUD)
mittee will continue hearings on legislation (S
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
May 7: Veterans Affairs Department, Council of
21; HR 2929; S 2393) to provide for the protec-
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
Veterans' Appeals
tion of the public lands in the California desert.
tee will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropria-
May 14: Federal Emergency Management Agency
2pm SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. April 29 & 30
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
May 21: National Service; Points of Light
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 9
May 22: Public witnesses
9am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 28, 30,
GLOBAL WARMING
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, July 21
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
Armed Services
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
April 9: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled To-
hold hearings on global climate change.
day" section for witnesses
April 28 & 30; May 5, 7 & 12: Special issue
224-3871
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 6
hearings
9am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
May 14: Outside Witnesses
DEFENSE RELATED ACTIVITIES
Agenda:
May 19: Dick Cheney secretary of Defense
May 6: Global climate change science
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
May 21: Dick Cheney secretary of Defense (alter-
May 12: International agreements regarding car-
nate date)
Strategic Forces and Nuclear Deterrence
bon dioxide emissions
July 21: Subcommittee markup
Subcommittee (Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of
Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a
hearing on the Energy Department's budget
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
request for fiscal 1993 and plans for the Energy
Environment &
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Byrd, D-
Department's atomic energy defense activities.
W.Va.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
Time & room TBA date TBA
Public Works
will hold hearings on the fiscal 1993 appropria-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
April 7.
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
224-6176
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 28
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. May 5
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
Commerce,
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 19
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
2pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. May 20
ronment and Public Works Committee will
10am & 2:30pm S-128 Capitol Bldg. June 9
Science &
hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
Agenda:
Endangered Species Act.
April 28: Smithsonian Institution
Transportation
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
May 5: National Park Service
May 12: Department of Energy
224-5115
May 19: Bureau of Indian Affairs (includes OCM
and gaming)
TECHNOLOGY POLICY
May 20: Fish & Wildlife Service
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
June 9.
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Robb, D-
RCRA
10am: Secretary of Interior
Senate Environment and Public Works
2pm: Members of Congress
Va.) will hold a hearing on the effects of
changing federal technology policies on eco-
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
nomic development.
mark up legislation (S 976) reauthorizing the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
FY93 TRANSPORTATION
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 10
which regulates disposal of solid wastes.
& RELATED AGENCIES APPROPS
9am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 29
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of Senate Appropriations
REMOTE LAND SENSING PROGRAM
Committee will hold hearings on the fiscal 1993
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
appropriations for programs under its
committee (Chairman Gore, D-Tenn.) of Sen-
jurisdiction.
ate Commerce, Science and Transportation
SPOTTED OWL
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 9, 30, May
Committee will hold a hearing on legislation (S
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
7, 14, 21
2297) to enable the U.S. to maintain its leader-
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
ship in land remote sensing by providing data
ronment and Public Works Committee will
April 9. See "Committee Meetings Scheduled To-
continuity for the Landsat program and by
hold a hearing on efforts to conserve the
day" section for witnesses
establishing a new national land remote sens-
northern spotted owl and the ecosystem upon
April 30: Federal Transit Agency, Washington
ing policy.
which it depends.
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 6
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. May 8
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Senate continued
DEBT COLLECTION
committee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) of
BY AGENCIES
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
on problems with implementing sanctions
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
WATER PROJECTS
against employers who hire undocumented
on debt collection by federal agencies.
workers.
Senate Environment Committee
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
The full committee (Chairman Burdick, D-
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
N.D.) will mark up draft legislation reauthoriz-
April 28.
ing water resources development projects.
INSURANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS
Time TBA SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. Date TBA
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
Antitrust, Monopolies and Business Rights
April 9
Indian Affairs
Subcommittee (Chairman Metzenbaum, D-
Ohio) of Senate Judiciary Committee will hold
224-2251
a hearing on the lack of regulation for the
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
insurance guarantee funds established by the
Finance
CHEYENNE WATER RIGHTS
states to protect policy holders when insurance
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
companies go out of business.
224-4515
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) will mark up S 1607, to
9:30am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 28
provide for the settlement of the water rights
MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
claims of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The
Health for Families and the Uninsured
committee will also consider recommendations
PREVENTING JUVENILE
Subcommittee (Chairman, Riegle, D-Mich.) of
to the Appropriations Committee on funding
DELINQUENCY
Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing
for fiscal 1993 Indian programs.
Juvenile Justice Subcommittee (Chairman
on legislation (S 2077) to amend title XIX of
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. April 10
Kohl, D-Wis.) of Senate Judiciary Committee
the Social Security Act to provide for optional
Note: This markup was previously scheduled for
will hold hearings on preventing juvenile
state coverage of coordinated care, and to
April' 7.
delinquency.
improve Federal requirements with respect to
10:30am Room TBA April 29 & May 13
the provision of coordinated care by health
maintenance organizations in order to allow
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE
states to reduce costs and improve quality care
Field Hearing
CABLE COMPULSORY LICENSES
in contracting for managed care services under
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
the Medicaid program. Short title: Medicaid
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a field
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
Managed Care Improvement Act of 1991.
hearing on native Hawaiian health care.
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings
9:30am, SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 10
8:30am Prince Kuhio Federal Bldg., Hono-
on cable compulsory licenses. The licenses
lulu, Hawaii April 14
allow cable companies to carry the broadcast
signals of television stations without paying a
fee.
Foreign Relations
INDIAN HEALTH CARE
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 29
IMPROVEMENT
224-4651
Field Hearings
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee will
ANTARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL
hold field hearings on legislation (S 2481) to
PROTECTION TREATY
HARMONIZING U.S.
authorize funds for programs of the Indian
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
PATENT LAW
Health Care Improvement Act.
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will hold a hearing on
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
1pm Lower Brule High School, Lower Brule,
the Protocol (T. Doc. 102-22) on Environmen-
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
S.D. April 16
tal Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Time & room TBA Phoenix, Ariz. Date TBA
Time TBA SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
on harmonizing U.S. patent law with interna-
Agenda:
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
tional standards.
April 16: To be chaired by Sen. Daschle, D-S.D.
April 9.
Date TBA: To be chaired by Sen. McCain, R-Ariz.
2pm SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 30
GAMBLING ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
REAUTHORIZING THE
Governmental
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold an
PATENT OFFICE
oversight hearing on the implementation of the
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
Affairs
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which governs
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
gambling on Indian reservations.
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
224-4751
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. May 6
on draft legislation to reauthorize the Patent
and Trademark Office.
COMBATING INSURANCE
10:30 Room TBA May 13
FRAUD AND ABUSE
ALASKAN LANDS
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
Field Hearing
tions (Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Gov-
Senate Select Indian Affairs Committee
ernmental Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
(Chairman Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a field
ing on efforts to combat fraud and abuse in the
hearing on the implementation of section 8 of
Labor & Human
insurance industry.
the Alaskan National Interest Lands Conserva-
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 29 & 30
tion Act, reauthorization of S 2481, the Indian
Resources
Health Care Improvement Act, and other
issues.
224-5375
Time & site TBA Anchorage, Alaska May 23
WEAPONS PROLIFERATION
PROHIBITING ABORTION
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
RESTRICTIONS
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Senate Labor and Human Resources Com-
on the proliferation of weapons in the post-
Judiciary
mittee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) will hold
Cold War world.
hearings on legislation (S 25) to prohibit a state
Time and room TBA date TBA
224-5225
from restricting the right of a woman to have an
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
EMPLOYER SANCTIONS
abortion.
January 21.
Immigration and Refugee Affairs Sub-
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
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FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
House continued
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
Rules &
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will mark up
pending legislation.
I
April 30: Fossil Energy; Clean Coal; Strategic
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 13
Petroleum Reserves; Naval Petroleum Reserves
Administration
May 5: National Endowment for the Arts
May 6: Minerals Management Service; Holocaust
224-6352
Memorial Commission
Veterans' Affairs
May 7: Bureau of Land Management
May 12: National Endowment for the Humanities
SMITHSONIAN NOMINATION
May 13:
& OVERSIGHT
224-9126
10am: Commission on Fine Arts; National Gallery
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
of Art
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT
1:30pm: Navajo Hopi Indians Council Meeting
on legislation (S.J. Res. 221) to provide for the
& EDUCATION
May 14: Territories
appointment of Hanna Holborn Gray as a
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
May 19: Members of Congress
citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution.
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
The committee also will hold an oversight
ing on legislative proposals to improve veter-
hearing on the Smithsonian.
ans' employment and education programs.
FY93 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 6
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. April 28
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
Lehman, D-Fla.) of House Appropriations
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1993
appropriations for programs under its
jurisdiction.
House Committees Future Listings
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 9, 28,
29, 30
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
April 9: Andrew Card secretary of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
April 28, 29 & 30: Outside witnesses
Aging
Appropriations
225-2771
NATIONALIZED HEALTH INSURANCE
Banking, Finance
Field Hearing
FY93 AGRICULTURE & RURAL
Retirement Income and Employment Sub-
DEVELOPMENT APPROPS
& Urban Affairs
committee (Acting Chairman Franks, R-Conn.)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
225-4247
of House Select Aging Committee will hold a
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
field hearing on nationalized health insurance.
Subcommittee (Chairman Whitten, D-Miss.)
INSURANCE LEGISLATION
2pm Teikyo Post College, Waterbury, Conn.
of House Appropriations Committee will hold
April 13
Policy Research and Insurance Subcommit-
hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations for pro-
Witnesses scheduled:
tee. (Chairman Erdreich, D-Ala.) of House
grams under its jurisdiction.
PANEL 1: Maureen O'Shea committee member,
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. April 28, 29
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Commit-
Association of Health Insurance Agents; Joseph
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
tee will hold a hearing on insurance legislation.
Coatsworth vice president, Government Rela-
April 28: Budget Overview; General Agricultural
9:30am 2222 Rayburn Bldg. April 29
tions, Connecticut Hospital Association; Anthony
Outlook
Redmond president, Connecticut State Medical
April 29: Edward Madigan secretary of Agricul-
Society
ture
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PANEL 2: Jerry Valentino small group employer,
PROGRAMS
Ambrozaitis Cabinet Works; Karen Lang direc-
FY93 DEFENSE APPROPS
tor of employee benefits, Risdon Corporation;
Housing and Community Development
other witnesses TBA
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
D-Pa.) of House Appropriations Committee
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
Committee will continue a series of hearings on
for programs under its jurisdiction.
the reauthorization of all the housing and
10am & 1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg. April
community development programs within its
RESIDENTIAL CARE
28, 29, 30
jurisdiction.
Field Hearing
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 29
Human Services Subcommittee (Acting
April 28: Intelligence
Agenda:
Chairman Swett, D-N.H.) of House Select
April 29:
April 29. Lead Paint; Homelessness
Aging Committee will hold a field hearing on
10am: RDT&E, Air Force
perspectives in New England of residential
1:30pm: Special Programs
April 30: Public Witnesses
care.
REGULATORY CHANGES BY
Noon Nashua City Hall, Nashua, N.H. May
OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION
1
FY93 INTERIOR APPROPS
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
Committee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas) will
D-III.) of House Appropriations Committee
hold a series of hearings on regulatory changes
will hold hearings on fiscal 1993 appropriations
recently announced by the Office of Thrift
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Supervision.
Agriculture
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 9, 28, 29,
Time and room TBA May 1 &7
225-2171
30, May 5
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 6
MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT
ETHANOL FUEL
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7, 12
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May
Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommit-
Forests, Family Farms and Energy Sub-
13
tee (Chairman Torres, D-Calif.) and Housing
committee (Chairman Volkmer, D-Mo.), of
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 14, 19
and Community Development Subcommittee
House Agriculture Committee will hold a hear-
ing on the potential for the use of grain-based
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
(Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas) of House Bank-
ethanol fuel as an element in efforts to meet
April 9: Outside Witnesses National Endowment
ing, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee will
for the Humanities; Institute of Museum Services
hold a joint hearing on the implications of the
clean air standards.
April 28: Forest Service
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. April 29
April 29: Fish and Wildlife Service
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. May 7 & 14
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House continued
Energy &
Government
PROBLEMS WITH
Commerce
RTC INVESTIGATION
Operations
General Oversight and Investigations Sub-
225-2927
225-5051
committee (Chairman Hubbard, D-Ky.) of
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
SAFE DRINKING WATER
IMPACT OF SAFEWAY
Committee will hold a hearing on problems
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
DISTRIBUTION CENTER MOVE
with the Resolution Trust Corporation's (RTC)
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
Field Hearing
administration of "Operation Western Storm,"
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
Employment and Housing Subcommittee
an investigation into the cause of a large
hearing on safe drinking water issues.
(Chairman Lantos, D-Calif.) of House Govern-
accounting discrepancy at its Western Regional
Time & room TBA date TBA
ment Operations Committee will hold a hear-
Office.
Note: This hearing was orginally scheduled for
ing on the impact on 800 workers of the
Time TBA 2128 Rayburn Bldg. date TBA
April9.
decision by Safeway to move warehouse and
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
distribution facilities from Richmond and Fre-
April9
mont, California to Tracy, California.
Foreign Affairs
9:30am City Hall, San Franscisco, California
District of
April 14
225-5021
Columbia
FREE TRADE & THE
DOD AID FOR
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
225-4457
Joint Hearing
Legislation and National Security Sub-
D.C. ANTI-CRIME EFFORTS
International Economic Policy and Trade
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) of
Subcommittee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-
House Government Operations Committee will
Judiciary and Education Subcommittee
(Chairman Dymally, D-Calif.) of House Dis-
Conn.) and Western Hemisphere Affairs Sub-
hold a hearing on allegations that the Depart-
trict of Columbia Committee will hold an
committee (Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) of
ment of Defense secretly planned to financially
oversight and investigative hearing on federal
House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a
aid defense contractor McDonnell Douglas in
hearing on the impact of the proposed North
1990.
participation in anti-crime efforts in the Dis-
American Free Trade Agreement on the petro-
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. Date TBA
trict of Columbia.
9am 1310-A Longworth Bldg. April 29
chemical industry.
Note: The session scheduled for April 9 was can-
Time & Room TBA May 5
celed
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
April7.
Interior &
D.C. JUDICIAL REVISION
Insular Affairs
Judiciary and Education Subcommittee
225-2761
(Chairman Dymally, D-Calif.) of House Dis-
trict of Columbia Committee will hold a hear-
FY92 & 93
PUBLIC LANDS
ing on legislation (HR 4096) that would in-
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
crease the maximum monetary amount for
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
cases under the jurisdiction of the Small
man Fascell, D-Fla.) will mark up legislation
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Supe-
(HR 4070) to amend the Foreign Assistance
will hold hearings on pending legislation.
rior Court of the District of Columbia. The bill
Act of 1961 to rewrite the authorities of that act
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 9 & 28
also would authorize the Corporation Counsel
in order to establish more effective assistance
Agenda:
for the District of Columbia to conduct crimi-
programs and eliminate obsolete and inconsis-
April 9: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled To-
nal prosecutions of certain juvenile defendants.
tent provisions, to amend the Arms Export
day" section for witnesses
Control Act and to redesignate that act as the
April 28:
Time & room TBA Date TBA
HR 3905 to amend the Historic Preservation Act
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Defense Trade and Export Control Act, to
to authorize appropriations for the Advisory
March 17.
authorize appropriations for foreign assistance
Council on Historic Preservation
programs for fiscal 1992 and 1993.
HR 1601 - to strengthen the preservation of our
Time & room TBA date TBA
historic heritage and resources
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
D.C. SUPREME COURT
House District of Columbia Committee
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
(Chairman Dellums, D-Calif.) will mark up
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
legislation (HR 568) to create a Supreme Court
PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will mark up
of the District of Columbia.
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
pending legislation.
Time & room TBA Date TBA
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) of House Foreign
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 29
Note: This legislation was originally scheduled to
Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on pros-
be marked up on April 2.
pects for peace in Afghanistan.
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
Note: This hearing was orginally scheduled for
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
April 8.
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
Education &
meet to consider pending business.
2pm 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 29
Labor
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
PESTICIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
225-4527
International Economic Policy and Trade
INDIAN CLAIMS
Subcommittee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
REVISING OSHA
Conn.) of House Foreign Affairs Committee
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will hold a
House Education and Labor Committee
will mark up legislation (HR 2083) to amend
hearing on legislation (HR 3897) to provide for
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will hold hearings
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Ro-
the apportionment and distribution of the
on legislation (HR 3160) to revise the Occupa-
denticide act to improve the safety of exported
award in Indian Claims Commission docket
tional Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).
pesticides.
numbered 326-k.
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 28
Time & Room TBA date TBA
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. April 30
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House continued
hold a hearing on the drug problem from a local
VETERANS JOB TRAINING
perspective.
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
AIR QUALITY IN
Time & Room TBA Date TBA
committee (Chairman Penny, D-Minn.) of
NATIONAL PARKS
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
March 10.
hearing on draft legislation to provide job
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) and
training to unemployed retirees effected by the
General Oversight and California Desert Lands
recent military downsizing.
Subcommittee (Chairman Lehman, D-Calif.)
Post Office &
9:45am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 14
of House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
tee will hold a joint hearing on air quality issues
affecting national parks, forests and public
Civil Service
lands.
225-4054
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 30
CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE
Ways & Means
Census and Population Subcommittee
225-3625
Merchant Marine
(Chairman Sawyer, D-Ohio) of House Post
Office and Civil Service Committee will hold a
ENERGY POLICY
& Fisheries
hearing on the possibility of changing the
census questionnaire.
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
225-4047
Time TBA Site TBA Tentative early May
man Rostenkowski, D-Ill.) will hold a hearing
on legislation revising national energy policy
(HR 776), which was reported by the House
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Energy Committee March 30. The hearing will
ENERGY STRATEGY
be on revenue-related provisions of the bill.
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 28
Committee (Chairman Jones, D-N.C.) will
Small Business
Agenda:
mark up national energy strategy legislation
1) Provision requiring importers and purchasers of
(HR 4722; HR 776).
225-5821
crude oil and natural gas to contribute a percent-
Time TBA 1334 Longworth Bldg. week of
age of such petroleum products (or a cash equiva-
April 27
TOURISM & ECONOMIC
lent) for storage in the strategic petroleum re-
DEVELOPMENT
serve.
Field Hearings
2) Provision establishing a fund in the Energy
Department to cover the cost of the eventual
WETLANDS "TAKINGS"
Procurement, Tourism and Rural Develop-
decommissioning and decontamination of ura-
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
ment Subcommittee (Chairman Skelton, D-
nium enrichment plants. Contributions to the
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Mo.) of the House Small Business Committee
fund would come from designated sources, such as
Studds, D-Mass.) and Oceanography, Great
will hold field hearings on tourism and eco-
lease payments and royalties, and from special
Lakes and the Outer Continental Shelf Sub-
nomic development.
assessments on domestic utilities.
committee (Chairman Hertel, D-Mich.) of
Time & site TBA Tuscon, Ariz. April 13
3) Provisions relating to the use of tax-exempt
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com-
Time & site TBA Branson, Mo. April 14
bonds to finance power generation facilities
mittee will hold a joint hearing on proposals to
compensate landowners who lose the right to
use lands classified as wetlands.
Time TBA 1334 Longworth Bldg. Date TBA
Veterans' Affairs
SUPERFUND OVERSIGHT
225-3527
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman,
Narcotics Abuse
Pickle, D-Texas) of House Ways and Means
IMPROVING DVA
Committee will hold a series of oversight hear-
& Control
MEDICAL PROGRAMS
ings on the financing, operation and future
Hospitals and Health Care Subcommittee
status of the Hazardous Substance Superfund.
226-3040
(Chairman Montgomery, D-Miss.) of House
Time and room TBA dates TBA
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
DRUG PREVENTION
ing on draft legislation to improve medical
House Narcotics Committee (Chairman
programs at the Department of Veterans Af-
Rangel,-D-N.Y.) of will hold a hearing on drug
fairs (DVA).
prevention programs.
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. April 29
Time and room TBA date TBA
Witness scheduled: William Barr attorney gen-
eral
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
April 8
NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM
Note
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) of House
The offices of all members of Congress
DRUG PROBLEM FROM
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
and all congressional committees and sub-
A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
ing on problems with the national cemetery
committees may be reached by calling (202)
House Select Narcotics Abuse and Control
system.
224-3121.
Committee (Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) will
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. April 30
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Conference Committees Future Listings
EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION
PREVENTIVE HEALTH
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 1150)
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
3635) to revise and extend the program of block
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 347) to
to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of
grants for preventive health and health services
amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to
1965,
Time & room TBA date TBA
Time & room TBA date TBA
revitalize the defense industrial base of the
House conferees:
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Har-
United States
From the Committee on Education & Labor for
kin, Hatch, Kassebaum
Time & room TBA date TBA
consideration of the Senate bill, and the House
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Rowland,
House conferees:
amendments, and modifications committed to
Lent, Bliley
From the House Banking Committee: Carper, La-
conference: Ford, Gaydos, Miller, Kildee, Wil-
Falce, Oakar, Vento, Kanjorski, Ridge, Paxon,
liams, Hayes, Sawyer, Payne, Lowey, Unsoeld,
Hancock
Washington, Serrano, Mink, Andrews, Jefferson,
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
From the House Armed Services Committee: Aspin,
Reed, Roemer, Goodling, Petri, Coleman,
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Mavroules, Sisisky, Dickinson, Bateman
Roukema, Gunderson, Armey, Henry, Molinari,
Additional conferees from House Energy Commit-
2967) to reauthorize the Older Americans Act.
Barrett, Klug
tee: Dingell, Markey, Collins of III, Lent, Rinaldo
Time & room TBA date TBA
Additional conferees from the Committee on For-
Additional conferees from House Government Op-
Senate conferees:
eign Affairs, for consideration of section 613 of the
erations Committee: Conyers, English, Wise, Hor-
From the Committee on Labor and Human Re-
Senate bill, and bill modifications committed to
ton, Kyl
conference: Fascell, Berman, Weiss, Broomfiedl,
sources: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Adams, Hatch,
Additional conferees from House Judiciary Com-
and Cochran
Snowe
mittee: Brooks, Edwards of Calif., Fish, Moor-
From the Committee on Finance (solely for the
head
Social Security retirement earnings provisions):
Additional conferees from House Ways and Means
Bentsen, Moynihan and Packwood
Committee: Rostenkowski, Gibbons, Jenkins, Ar-
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE
House conferees: TBA
cher, Crane
REAUTHORIZATION
Senate conferees: Riegle, Sarbanes, Dixon, Garn,
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 1306)
Gramm.
to amend title V of the Public Health Service
FEDERAL FACILITIES COMPLIANCE
Note: At the end of the first session of the 102nd
Act to revise and extend certain programs, to
Conferees will meet on HR 2194, Federal
Congress the House passed a bill (HR 3919) to
restructure the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Men-
Facilities Compliance Act of 1991.
temporarily extend the Defense Production Act
tal Health Administration
Time & room TBA date TBA
through March 1, 1992.
Time & room TBA date TBA
Senate conferees: Burdick, Baucus, Moynihan,
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Rowland,
Mitchell, Lautenberg, Chafee, Simpson, Duren-
Lent, Bliley
berger, Warner
FOLLOW-THROUGH ACT
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Pell Metzenbaum,
House conferees:
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
Dodd, Harkin, Adams, Hatch, Coats, Thurmond,
From the Energy and Commerce Committee for
2312) to make certain technical and conform-
Durenberger
consideration of the House bill, and the Senate
ing amendments to the Follow Through Act
amendment, and modifications committed to
and the Head Start Transition Project Act.
conference; Dingell, Swift, Eckart, Slattery, Si-
FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES
korski, Lent, Ritter, Schaefer
Time & room TBA date TBA
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
As additional conferees from the Armed Services
Senate Conferees: Kennedy, Pell, Metzenbaum,
Committee, for consideration of section 113 of the
Hatch and Kassebaum
2720) to extend for one year the authorizations
Senate amendments, and modifications commit-
House Conferees: TBA
of appropriations for the programs under the
ted to conference: Ray, Hochbrueckner; Saxton
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
As additional conferees from the Judiciary Com-
and the Family Violence Prevention and Ser-
mittee, for consideration of section 2(a) of the
CFTC REAUTHORIZATION
vices Act, and for certain programs relating to
House bill, and section 103(a) of the Senate
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 707)
adoption opportunities.
amendment, and modifications committed to
to improve the regulation of futures trading
Time & room TBA date TBA
conference: Brooks, Frank of Mass., Gekas
and authorize appropriations for the Commod-
Senate conferees: Dodd, Kennedy, Adams, Hatch,
As additional conferees from the Merchant Marine
Committee, for consideration of section 304(a) of
ity Futures Trading Commission.
Coats
the Senate amendments, and modifications com-
Time and room TBA addl dates TBA
House conferees:
mitted to conference: Jones of N.C., Studds,
Note: Conference began November 6
Senate conferees: Leahy, Boren, Heflin, Conrad,
Davis
As additional conferees from the Public Works
Lugar, Dole, Cochran
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
Committee, for consideration of sections 102, 109,
House conferees:
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
and 115-119 of the Senate amendments, and
From the Committee on Agriculture, for consider-
3489) to reauthorize the Export Administra-
modifications committed to conference: Roe, No-
ation of the House bill, and the Senate amend-
tion Act of 1979.
wak, Hammerschmidt
ment, and modifications committed to confer-
As additional conferees from the Public Works
ence: de la Garza, English, Staggers, Stallings,
Time & room TBA date TBA
Senate conferees Riegle; Cranston; Sarbanes;
Committee, for consideration of title IV of the
Nagle, Sarpalius, Johnson, Huckaby, Glickman,
Garn; Mack
Senate amendments, and modifications commit-
Penny, Espy, Long, Stenholm, Tallon, Coleman,
House conferees TBA
ted to conference: Roe, Savage, Norton, Nowak,
Smith of Ore., Gunderson, Combest, Allard, Bar-
Borski, Hammerschmidt, Shuster, Inhofe
rett, Nussle, Boehner, Roberts
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
Urban Affairs, for consideration of section 263
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
and title III of the Senate amendment, and
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR
PRICE FIXING
modifications committed to conference: Gonzalez,
3508) to revise and extend certain programs
Conferees will meet on legislation (S 429) to
Annunzio, Neal, Hubbard, LaFalce, Oakar, Wylie,
relating to the education of individuals as
amend the Sherman Act to strengthen laws
Leach, McCollum, Roukema
health professionals.
against vertical price-fixing
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for
Time & room TBA date TBA
Time & room TBA date TBA
consideration of section 263 and title III of the
Senate conferees: Kennedy, Metzenbaum, Simon,
House conferees: Brooks, Edwards of Calif., Synar,
Senate amendment, and modifications commit-
Fish, Campbell of Calif.
ted to conference: Dingell, Markey, Scheuer, Sy-
Hatch, Kassebaum
House conferees: Dingell, Waxman, Richardson,
Senate conferees: Biden, Kennedy, Metzenbaum,
nar Eckart, Slattery, Lent, Moorhead, Rinaldo,
Thurmond, Hatch
Ritter
Lent, Bliley
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U.S. FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES
following events scheduled to take place in
Hampshire Ave. N.W. April 16
The Atlantic Council will sponsor a series of
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
Contact: Deborah Rudolph at 202-785-0017
discussions on the reshaping of the foreign
tions and public interest groups who wish to
or Nancy McCabe at 202-789-1993
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
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See Campaign Events Section for listing of
events related to congressional and presiden-
tial campaigns.
FINANCIAL MARKETS OUTLOOK
National Economists Club will sponsor a
luncheon meeting to hear John Robson, deputy
secretary of the Treasury, discuss the outlook
HEALTH-CARE REVISION &
EFFECTS ON PLANTS
OF GLOBAL WARMING
for domestic and international financial
MANAGED CARE
Environmental and Energy Study Confer-
markets.
American Managed Care and Review Asso-
ence will sponsor a briefing on how rising levels
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
ciation will sponsor a heath policy forum on the
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April
role of managed care in health-care revision
of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may effect
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proposals. Issues to be discussed include medi-
plant growth.
Contact: 703-532-9048
cal liability, worker's compensation, Medicare,
Noon 2203 Rayburn Bldg. April 10
Contact: Rich Hayes at 202-226-3300
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
Medicaid and small business health care
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
problems.
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
Hotel Washington, 15th St. and Pennsylva-
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MASS TRANSIT
is scheduled.
Contact: Steve Gardner at 202-728-0506
Environmental-and Energy Study Institute
Participants: Cokie Roberts - congressional
will sponsor a briefing on the new transit
correspondnet, National Public Radio; Rep.
initiatives in the 1991 transportation bill.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUES
Nancy Johnson, R-Conn. (member of House
Noon, 2325 Rayburn Bldg. April 13
Capitol Telecommunications Professionals
Ways and Means. Committee); Kevin Moley
Contact: Doug Howell at 202-628-1400
will sponsor a meeting to hear a panel discus-
deputy secretary of Health and Human Services;
sion on the breakup of the telephone system.
Claudia Bradbury policy associate, AFL-CIO;
Peter Liebold counsel in the office of Sen.
The session will focus legislative proposals to
ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN
Danforth; John Motley- vice president for federal
loosen or remove the restrictions placed on the
government affairs, National Federation of Inde-
AN ERA OF RESTRUCTURING
telephone companies by the modified final
pendent Business.
National Economists Club will sponsor a
judgment (MFJ).
luncheon meeting to hear Stephen Roach, prin-
6:30pm Omni Georgetown Hotel, 2121 P St.
cipal and senior economist for Morgan Stanley
N.W. April 22
& Co., discuss the U.S. economic recovery in an
Contact: 301-564-1032
era of restructuring.
Note: There is a charge for this event of $5 for
SYNAR LUNCHEON
Noon to 1:30pm, Montpelier dining room,
members and $25 for nonmembers. For reserva-
American League of Lobbyists will hold a
Library of Congress Madison Bldg., 101 Inde-
tions call the number listed above.
luncheon meeting to hear a speech by Rep.
pendence Ave. S.E. April 14
Mike Synar, D-Okla.
Contact: 703-532-9048
Note: There is a charge for this event of $10 for
NORTH AMERICAN
Noon, Washington Court Hotel, 525 New
Jersey Ave. N.W. May 4
members and $15 for non-members. For reserva-
FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT
Contact: Pattie Jo Baber at 703-960-3011
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
National Economists Club will sponsor a
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
Note: There is a charge for this event of $35 for
luncheon meeting to hear M. Delal Baer, senior
is scheduled.
members and $45 for nonmembers. For reserva-
fellow and director of the Mexico Project of the
tions call the number listed above.
Americas Program of the Center for Strategic
and International Studies, discuss the outlook
INTERNATIONAL
for the North American Free Trade Agreement
TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY
and the potential obstacles to congressional
MEDICAID ISSUES
Telecommunications Task Force of Women
enactment in 1992.
State Medicaid Directors' Association and
in Government Relations will sponsor a break-
Noon to 1:30pm, GW University Club, 3rd
floor, Marvin Center, 800 21st St. N.W. April
Health Care Financing Administration
fast meeting with Amb. Brad Holmes, U.S.
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(HCFA) will co-sponsor a conference on issues
coordinator and director of the Bureau of
Contact: 703-532-9048
affecting the administration of Medicaid
International Communications in the State
Department. He is the principal adviser to the
Note: There is a charge for this event of $14 for
programs.
members and $20 for non-members. For reserva-
Omni Shoreham Hotel June 2 & 3
secretary of State on telecommunications is-
tions call the number listed above. Deadline for
Contact: Before April 27: 202-245-6257
sues affecting U.S. foreign policy and national
reservations is noon the day before the luncheon
(HCFA intergovernmental affairs ); After April
security.
is scheduled.
27: 1-800-638-4747 (ID no. HCFA-8703)
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Contact: Carl Mayer, 603-641-5577
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April 9
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David Duke
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Candidates
Primaries &
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INDEPENDENTS
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April 9
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April 11: Virginia caucus
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REPUBLICANS
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April 15
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Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1993
WEEK OF APRIL 6
FULL COMMITTEE
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
& THEJUDICIARY
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 7
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
DEFENSE
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 31
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
INTERIOR
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
House subcmte hearings completed:
January 29
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
February 7
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 25
TRANSPORTATION
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 8
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 9
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Thursday, April 9, 1992
House Floor Action
Week of April 6
rivers system passed by voice
S 985
Assure the people of the Horn of Africa the
right to food and the other basic necessities
Monday, April 6:
of life and to promote peace and development
in the region passed by voice
Not in session
SJRes 271
Express the sense of the Congress regarding
the peace process in Liberia and authorizing
reprogramming of existing foreign aid
Tuesday, April 7:
appropriations for limited assistance to sup-
port this process passed by voice
Under suspension of the rules:
HR 4276
Amend the Historic Sites, Buildings, and An-
tiquities Act to place certain limits on appro-
priations for projects not specifically autho-
Wednesday, April 8:
rized by law passed 381-0
S3
CONFERENCE REPORT: Campaign Finance
HR 4184
Designate the department of Veterans Af-
Revision
fairs medical center located in Northampton,
Motion to recomit with instructions agreed
MA, as the "Edward P. Boland Department of
to 407-8
Veterans Affairs Medical Center" passed by
HR 3337
CONF REPORT: Require the secretary of the
voice
Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of
S 838
Amend the Child Abuse Prevention and
the 200th anniversary of the White House
Treatment Act to revise and extend pro-
agreed to 414-0
grams under such act passed by voice
HR 3665
Establish the Little River Canyon National
Preserve in the state of Alabama passed by
voice
Thursday, April 9:
HR 3457
Amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to
Convenes at 11am
designate certain segments of the Delaware
HRes—
Relating to revision of administrative func-
River in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as
tions of House of Representatives begin con-
components of the national wild and scenic
sideration
Senate Floor Action
Week of April 6
H Con Res 292, as amended, agreed to in'
Senate by yea-nay vote: 87-11
Subsequently, S Con Res 89 was indefi-
nitely postponed
SConRes 106 Set forth the congressional budget for the
Monday, April 6:
U.S. government for the fiscal years 1993,
Not in session
1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997
BENTSEN, D-Texas, amendment no. 1761,
to limit the levels of Social Security outlays and
Tuesday, April 7:
revenues in the resolution to current services
levels, agreed to by yea-nay vote: 94-3
SConRes 89 Express the sense of the Congress concern-
[Continued April 8]
ing the U.N. Conference on Environment and
SRes 282
Authorize testimony, the production of docu-
Development
ments, and representation in United States V.
[Continued from April 2]
Slawomir Borowy agreed to by voice vote
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
amendments, agreed to by voice vote
WALLOP, R-Wyo. (for GORTON, R-
Wednesday, April 8:
Wash.), amendment no. 1758, regarding the
creation of an International Northern Forests
SConRes-
FY93 Budget resolution continued consider-
Organization, agreed to by voice vote
ation
WALLOP, R-Wyo., amendment no. 1759,
to amend the preamble, agreed to by voice vote
WALLOP, R-Wyo., amendment no. 1760,
Thursday, April 9:
regarding environmental climate control, agreed
SConRes-
to by voice vote
FY93 Budget resolution continue consider-
ation
Pursuant to previous order, the Senate
HR 3337
struck all after the resolving clause of H Con
CONF REPORT: Require the secretary of the
Res 292, the House companion measure, and
Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of
inserted in lieu thereof the text of S Con Res 89,
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Thomas A. Fleming, a formerly illiterate high school dropout from Detroit, was named the national
teacher of the year. He appeared yesterday with President Bush at a Rose Garden ceremony.
A Dropout Is Named Teacher of the Year
WASHINGTON, April 7 (AP) - A formerly illit-
Mr. Fleming was chosen from among more than
erate high school dropout from Detroit who has been
2.5 million public school teachers in the United States.
named the national teacher of the year was lauded by
The contest is sponsored by the Council of Chief State
President Bush today as a "hero, a man of great
School Officers in partnership with Encyclopaedia
strength and courage and great heart."
Britannica Inc.
Thomas A. Fleming, 59 years old, who teaches
Mr. Fleming stresses reading. A favorite class-
history, government and geography at a juvenile
room project, he said, is requiring students to stand
detention center in Ann Arbor, Mich., received a
before the class to read passages from a book.
crystal apple from the President in ceremonies at the
"Can you imagine kids who cannot read wanting
White House.
to stand up and read in front of others?" he said. "I
"It's miraculous to come as far as I've come,"
ask them: 'Can you imagine yourself as Bryant
said Mr. Fleming, who in 1950, as a 17-year-old in
Gumbel? Do you know how much money he makes?'
inner-city Detroit, could not read or write.
That is what good reading will give you."
'A Fantastic Group'
Mr. Fleming, who was born in Reading, Pa., was
reared by his grandparents in Detroit. At 16 he lied
Today he has a master's degree in special educa-
about his age and joined the Army National Guard,
tion and has spent 20 years at his job at the Wash-
where he became a member of an all-black combat
tenaw County juvenile detention center. His students
engineers unit that was called into active service and
,spend anywhere from a week to several months at the
sent to West Germany.
center while their cases wind through juvenile court.
When he returned from overseas, Mr. Fleming
In one year, he and two co-workers teach more than
earned a high school equivalency diploma in night
200 teen-agers.
school, and then a bachelor's degree from what is now
"The adolescent group is a fantastic group to
William Tyndale College, in Farmington Hills, Mich.
work with," Mr. Fleming said. "They are always
In 1968 he received a master's degree from Eastern
ready to accept a challenge."
Michigan University.
WASHINGTON TIMES
7-8-72
U.S. teacher of year
overcame illiteracy
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
know you have potential. If you are willing to
America's teacher of the year - a high
work with me 50-50
we can have a good
school dropout who was illiterate until his late
time here.' Mr. Fleming said. "I tell them
teens - was lauded by President Bush yester-
don't give up. Don't quit because there are
day as a "hero, a man of great strength and
always good things up the road."
courage and great heart."
Mr. Fleming, who earned a high school
Thomas A. Fleming, 59. who teaches his-
equivalency diploma in night school after a
tory, government and geography at a juvenile
stint in the Army, stresses reading. A favorite
detention center in Ann Arbor. Mich., re-
classroom project is requiring students to
ceived a crystal apple from Mr. Bush in cere-
take turns standing before the class to read
monies at the White House "on behalf of a
passages from a particular book, he said.
grateful nation, an admiring nation."
"Can you imagine kids who cannot read
Mr. Fleming teaches "kids who had the
wanting to stand up and read in front of oth-
hope drained out of them by a vicious cycle
ers?" said the towering, white-haired Mr.
of abuse, neglect, failure. drugs. crime. He
Fleming. "I put so much fire under that. I ask
gives life training," the president said.
them. 'Can you imagine yourself as Bryant
"It's miraculous to come as far as I've
Gumbel? Do you know how much money he
come." said Mr. Fleming, who in 1950 was 17
makes?' That is what good reading will give
years old. couldn't read or write. and was run-
you."
ning with a tough crowd in inner-city Detroit.
Mr. Fleming is a bit shy about a key part of
Today, Mr. Fleming has a master's degree
his past. Born in Reading, Pa., and raised by
in special education and has spent 20 years at
his grandparents in Detroit, he lied about his
his job in the one-room schoolhouse at the
age and at 16 joined the Army National
Washtenaw County juvenile detention center.
Guard.
His students, ranging from 12 to 16 years
"We had no idea that President Truman was
old, spend anywhere from a week to several
going to nationalize the National Guard and
months at the facility while their cases wind
try to send us to Korea," said Mr. Fleming, who
through juvenile court. In one year, he and two
became a member of an all-black combat en-
co-workers see more than 200 students.
gineers unit that was sent to Germany.
"I just fell in love with that group; the ado-
When he returned from overseas service.
lescent group is a fantastic group to work
Mr. Fleming earned his high school
with." Mr. Fleming said. "They are always
equivalency degree. and then a bachelor's de-
ready to accept a challenge. As they say, 'we
gree from what is now William Tyndale Col-
take one another to the max.'
lege. In 1968, he received a master's from
Mr. Fleming was chosen from among the
Eastern Michigan University.
nation's more than 2.5 million elementary and
The other finalists were Maria Vigil, a kin-
secondary public school teachers. The award
dergarten teacher from Fullerton, Calif.:
is sponsored by the Council of Chief State
Marion Lipinski, a fifth-grade teacher from
School Officers in partnership with Encyclo-
Mentor. Ohio: and. Rosa Lujan, a fifth- and
paedia Britannica Inc.
sixth-grade teacher of bilingual education
"I always try to remind the students that 'I
from El Paso, Texas.
Patty Presock
Robin
Let's put this
inGeorge P's file
(even though it's
in daily too)
THANKS
p.
Document
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 8, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
IN QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH
THE TRAVEL POOL
In Walk From the White House To The
Jefferson Memorial And Back
5:55 A.M. EDT
Q
-- satellite equipment --
THE PRESIDENT: Look, we're out here to enjoy the
flowers, thank you very much. We don't discuss those kinds of things
anyway.
2
Good morning.
MRS. BUSH: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Bright and
early. Wait until the sun comes up.
Q
And then you'll tell us about that satellite and
Arafat? (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: The satellite.
Q
Are you going to buy our breakfast? (Laughter.) I
know a good bagel factory.
THE PRESIDENT: Enjoy. Careful, careful. Don't fall
in.
Q Don't fall down.
THE PRESIDENT: This is beautiful. Isn't this
beautiful? It's a little early. We're trying to avoid holding
people up in the traffic.
Q
Did you see that Tsongas is back in the race?
THE PRESIDENT: We're not commenting on the Democratic
-- all three of them are Democrats.
2
What do you think about your latest ---
THE PRESIDENT: Outstanding. Excellent.
Q
Mr. President, you could see the colors better in
the daytime.
THE PRESIDENT: I know it, but you get --
Q Brilliant. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: It will be daylight at 6:20 a.m., but we
just want to get out here before we held up too much traffic. As I
speak the sun is starting to rise somewhere.
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Q You think you're going to be running against
Clinton?
THE PRESIDENT: I don't know. I'm not going to comment
on the Democratic side. I've got a good record of not doing that so
far and I'm going to stay with it.
Q Well, he's the candidate for change. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: He's running against me. I'm not
running against anybody right now. Let's see what they come up with.
*****
Q
Is this your favorite monument? (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Helen. (Laughter.)
Q
You got me up this morning; I've got to work. Last
time I came here was 3:00 a.m. in the morning with Nixon.
(Laughter.)
Q
You see things have gotten better. You don't have
to come out quite SO early.
Q Oh, yes. In '71.
THE PRESIDENT: How did he do in the primary?
(Laughter.)
Q
It was a Vietnam protest.
THE PRESIDENT: Helen, this might interest you. This
might interest you all. Here's Thomas Jefferson's belief in term
limitations.
Q My favorite.
THE PRESIDENT: This one. This is Jefferson's appeal
for term limits. (Laughter.) Read carefully, Helen.
Q
-- not an advocate.
THE PRESIDENT: "with frequent changes laws and
institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human
mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, with new
discoveries were made, new truth discovered, matters of opinions
change is certain of that. Institutions must advance also to keep
pace with my times."
If I've ever heard an eloquent plea for term limits,
that's it.
Q
Doesn't sound like that to me.
THE PRESIDENT: It does to me. (Laughter.) "We might
as well require men to wear (Inaudible.)" In other words, things
don't change. Congress must change.
Q
I don't think Bob Michel would like that.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think he probably would. But I
really think this is very important statement here. Let's see what
he says over here.
2
You're misinterpreting Jefferson.
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THE PRESIDENT: No, I'm not.
2
You ought to send this statement to Peru.
THE PRESIDENT: Perot?
Q
Peru.
THE PRESIDENT: Oh, sorry. I heard you.
2 Perot, right. Is he on your mind?
THE PRESIDENT: No, I think he's on yours.
Q Not at all.
THE PRESIDENT: This is a lovely memorial.
2
Do you care one way or the other if Perot gets in
it, Mr. President?
THE PRESIDENT: No.
Q Tell Strom Thurmond about it. How many terms has
he had?
Q
Do you have a favorite memorial?
MRS. BUSH: This may well be it. It's a nice one.
THE PRESIDENT: This one is?
Q You can see this from your balcony.
I Maybe he's talking about liberal interpretation of
the Constitution vis a vis the U.S. Supreme Court and its need to
interpret law in light of ever-changing circumstances?
THE PRESIDENT: That's exactly what the Supreme Court
does. They interpret the Constitution. They do not legislate from
the bench. One of the things I'm most proud of is my appointments to
the Supreme Court. And it's a good court and it does not legislate
from the bench as much as in the past. And that's good. And maybe
that's what he's talking about. But I don't see that in that
particular message there. What I think he's talking about there is
change, and we are trying to get some change.
Q What did you think of the march on Sunday?
THE PRESIDENT: The march?
Q Yes, the march.
THE PRESIDENT: I think Jefferson would have approved of
that. Everybody has a right to petition his government -- or her
government, Helen. His in the generic sense.
Q But where does it fall on your ears?
THE PRESIDENT: Everybody has that right.
2
Mr. President, we've noticed that you've been
taking some leisurely weekends. Is this, taking the advice of your
doctor, as much of a vacation as you're going to --
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think probably, yes. I don't
think we're going to be able to get a two-week vacation, nor do I
feel need of that, although I was delighted when the doctor
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recommended it. Took a little pressure off SO we could get a good
long weekend. But I feel good. I think the health is strong. This
weekend was good, and I got a lot of rest up there.
So I think that I'm more apt to do that than I am to try
to get a week off in a row, something like that.
Q
Are you anxious to return to full-fledged
campaigning?
THE PRESIDENT: Not particularly. Full-term governing,
trying to move this Congress to do things that I've been trying to
get done. For example, an education program that will change
education and change it for the better; an anticrime bill that will
give support for the people in the cities, the people in the rural
areas that need it.
So there's a lot of things we're still trying to get
done with Congress. This period gives me time to concentrate on
that. I'll keep going. I'd like to see this legislation passed that
will put some limits on liability. If there was ever anything people
unanimously want in this country, it's to do something about the
frivolous lawsuits. Those that are just running up the cost of
everything and frivolously driving people out of public service, out
of helping their neighbor, out of medical practice and yet it sits
there in a Congress unwilling to even take it up for a vote.
So there's plenty of things to be doing without having
to concentrate on the primaries at this point or the elections at
this point. And I'm trying very hard to do just exactly that.
Now, we're going to go up and see the sun come up and
watch the --
Q
You're not even sending health financing up.
THE PRESIDENT: We've got a wonderful health --
Q
Your health care program stands in limbo.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, then blame the Congress, because
we've got the best health care plan there is. And it does not
socialize medicine in this country. It preserves the quality of
care. It gives health care access to all and it does it without
reducing the quality of American education. And I just hope the
Congress will move on it instead of sitting there and griping for
status quo. And that's it.
When I'm talking about change that's what I'm talking
about, a whole array of issues. And I think the American people
understand it, and I think as the campaign gets in focus in the fall
they 11 understand it more clearly. So this is what it is. It isn't
about who's been President for three years, it's the question of who
has the program for change that really will help this country. And
it's about time the Congress moves on some of these items. And I've
listed three or four here and there's plenty more.
So that's what we'll be talking about. I do have a
period in here where I don't have to concentrate on the primaries,
and that's good. Nor will I comment on the primaries on the
Democratic side. They don't need me getting in fine-tuning it. I
hear what they say about me; there will be plenty of time to respond.
Do it in a civil way and not take questions on who's up or who's down
in New York or anything like that.
2
Well, you were kind of scared of Buchanan's threat,
weren't you? Weren't you a little bit frightened about Buchanan?
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THE PRESIDENT: No.
Q
What do you think about the criticism of your Chief
of Staff Sam Skinner and this alleged disarray --
THE PRESIDENT: I think it's ridiculous. You know and I
know that there's periodic stories of this nature. I've seen it in
every single administration Democrat and Republican. I discount
it. I think we've got an outstanding staff. We've got good
coordination between the campaign and the staff. And there's a
hiatus in here, as I mentioned, where we can be sure the cooperation
is the best. So it's coming along and I don't --
Q Marlin quitting?
THE PRESIDENT: There's one of the most ridiculous --
MRS. BUSH: What?
THE PRESIDENT: She said is Marlin quitting. That is so
absurd. It's just absolutely absurd. And you know it. But you have
to ask the question because somebody beat you to a story that's
untrue. (Laughter.) So you have to ask it, but it's silly. It's
silly.
Q The best defense is offense. I could campaign --
THE PRESIDENT: Exactly. (Laughter.) You're darn right
you can.
MRS. BUSH: You can't see in our bedroom window; that's
good news.
THE PRESIDENT: You can see George sleeping over there.
See on the far right window. That's my son, George that's our son
George's room and when he got the word that the Texas Rangers won
four to nothing at 5:45 a.m. he went back to sleep for another hour
and refused to come out to see the cherry blossoms. That's my boy
for you.
Q A chip off the old block. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, rooting for his ball team. There's
a beautiful view there. And I've gotten so many compliments on that
first pitch, I'm surprised you didn't ask about that. A lot of
people -- I thought there would be some criticism. They saw -- they
could visualize the left-handed hitter standing there and the pitcher
on the first pitch saying, outside and away, do not bring it in over
the strike zone and bring it in a little slower than normal, because
he's looking for the heat. And so, as one reporter pointed out you
give him the chill or the freeze.
And it was wonderful because it was a great comparison
with my grandson who had to get out there and arrogantly throw it
right over the middle of the plate fast. (Laughter.) So I've been
surprised at the reaction from the people. It's very understanding
on that pitch.
Q That's why you want to run for reelection -- so you
can throw out the first ball, right?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think the American people seem
to be sensitive. They see what the man is trying to do keep it
outside on the opening left-handed hitter. (Laughter.) You notice
how the third baseman came in on the very first pitch of the lead-
off hitter. He was in for the bunt. Now, with my pitch, nobody
could have bunted that thing. (Laughter.)
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2
You're the ultimate outsider.
THE PRESIDENT: I think we can go without fouling up the
traffic there.
Q
Breakfast in the mess. (Laughter.) We do know a
good bagel factory.
Q
How's the Kennebunkport house?
MRS. BUSH: We're going to see in a couple of weeks.
Q Habitable?
MRS. BUSH: Yes. We'll be up there Easter. No
furniture, though.
THE PRESIDENT: Valdez, can you create a original Valdez
out of this? A man of your ability ought to be able to make a real
creation. I'll send this to my mother. This Valdez will live in
history.
Q
Are these the campaign photos?
THE PRESIDENT: No.
MRS. BUSH: Oh, you bet. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: This is an annual event for us. It's
very nice.
MRS. BUSH: Next year we're going to go at 5:00 a.m.
Q
How long have you been doing this?
THE PRESIDENT: Maybe three, I don't remember exactly.
2
Not as Vice President?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, we didn't have to worry about you
in the daytime then. (Laughter.) This is pretty.
MRS. BUSH: Beautiful.
Q
You're not saying that Vice President Quayle has a
easier life than you?
THE PRESIDENT: No. I'm just saying it's a little
different between what you can do as President and what you can do as
Vice President.
Q
If you're so much for term limitations why don't
you seek one term?
THE PRESIDENT: Because we're limited to two terms.
I
think that's about right for a president. I didn't always feel that
way, either.
Q
Really. What caused your conversion?
THE PRESIDENT: I think that's the kind of change that
Thomas Jefferson is talking about. That's what caused it.
Q
I didn't read the same thing in his words.
(Laughter.)
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THE PRESIDENT: I did. Let's go. I think we better
head on back before the traffic starts hitting the bridge.
2 Walk. We have to run.
THE PRESIDENT: No, you're right here.
*****
THE PRESIDENT: Here, Ranger, get in. They want you, I
know. I know everyone wants you in the picture.
MRS. BUSH: Sit down, Millie.
THE PRESIDENT: Big guys in the middle. Here, Ranger,
here, boy. Sit, sit. Good boy. Stay. Stay.
2 What perks are you giving up, Mr. President?
THE PRESIDENT: He's like Helen Thomas. You tell him to
do something he doesn't like it --
Thank you all very much.
2 Giving up any perks? (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Ranger, come here, boy -- sic her.
(Laughter.)
0 That's all right. Ranger's okay.
2
Any comment on the GAO report, Mr. President?
THE PRESIDENT: Randall, nice to see you there.
You've got to admit the timing was perfect on this,
right? It's so beautiful. It really is.
Q
Did you know it was going to be a perfect day?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, we talked about either today or
tomorrow. Here's the way the decision-making process works. Barbara
got home at about 11:00 p.m., SO I made the command decision to go
either this morning or tomorrow morning. So we went this morning.
Q The later the better.
THE PRESIDENT: No, we wanted to do it so we wouldn't
foul up traffic. But it's great to do. I thought she might be a
little tired, but she wasn't, so off we go. We wake up at 5:00 a.m.
every morning. Got that? It's true.
Q I believe it.
THE PRESIDENT: It's true. So it's routine. Good to
see you all. Got to go to work.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
6:20 A.M. EDT