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DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2. Bring up Nor Stahl,
judicial candidate
3. Albert Casey request
for meeting with
President
Tab A
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, March 2, 1991
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Albert Casey request for
meeting with President
Tab A
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 24, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. PCG Memo for Signature
Given to
TAB A
POTUS
3.
Memo from Ede Holiday re
Givento
California Drought
Memo
POTUS
TAB B
4. mach
Morly
bet Copy
P12 Special
5. Camel
Carbell
TEXTLES
letter
Boe
6.
Lubbak TEXAS
Blake
Needs info
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Greenapan
Have in
for meeting
with POTUS.
30 min
2. Stalysing for
3. Crine Bio
Selep
LS meets
4. Greenspor confinenting
Status
ASK
the
Nick
5. Frenklin
Status
6. Back.
See Basar
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Friday, February 21, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Friday and
Monday schedules
2. Letter from President
Given to
Get back
Carter
POTUS
to him
11
TAB A
Given # to
3. Tsongas economic proposal
P.O.T.U.S.
TAB B
+
Discuss
4. Nick
Deduction
BRADY
ISSUE
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, February 20, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2. Coral Sea/May/Lamar
3. Final NH results
LARGEST
TAB A
4. Breakdown
ON
Bill
TAX Revenuo from 1990 TAX Samuse
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2. Sum-Belt
Saving
3. Pinkeston
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2. waves (EPA)
SKS.
T Enu welfare
3 cow
3.
Ronald
Charle Kalu
Rageon
Clafter
4. Comments POTUS
RE. Preress Congessing
5. votes
Quoto Bill
6. Energy Bill
CommunicatioN
ON Success
PRESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Friday, February 14, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Friday and
New Hampshire schedules
2. LA Times piece
TAB A
3. Couper Hyde
Sinpon
Sonny M.
4. Reny
in formety
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, February 13, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Thursday and
Friday Schedules
2. TRW
Call CEO/TRW
Gorman Jue
CleveLAND
(See
Sands Blat)
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 1992
TRAVEL to N.H.
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2. Background on Multi-
lateral Investment Fund
TAB A
3.
C.H.
See
D.Ken
B.S.
4.
eff
/
020NE LAYS
5. Heren
Ageda
6. MARLIN
See Mail
N.C.A.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, February 11, 1992 -- p. 2
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
2.
3.
-
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 10, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Scheduling proposals
TAB A
3. Talking points from
OMB
TAB B
4.
Newspaper article re
Tony Benedi
TAB C
5.
Request from John
OK
Ehrlichman re AF I
Clinton
6. et/al
chack Compain
Statements
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 10 -- p. 2
SKS
STAFF
1. SUBJECT
to Sde:
Fud
what is this? of 2
2. Daman
Setip
K
30 min
meety
3. To
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Thursday, February 6, 1992
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2. Copy of open letter to
Congress
TAB A
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday chedules
2. Note re discussion with
Governor Ashcroft
Tab A
3. Invitation to Pat
Robertson
Tab B
S
H
4.
Coaling
SHow List
5. Judia Salect
thom. Preces
6. Regulation
Problem
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Wednesday, February 5, 1992 -- p. 2
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Deficit
Daman
meety
2.
who
compain
Ads
mailin
3. Briefy
4.
Freeze
Rejuly Reim
Reguly (Boyden) Review
Freeze
(Daimen)
5.
Health
Guinto
Hoglowe Pla Q+A Pod
Putus
6. Ban
Se
GMS
Nomino
much
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DCF HAS SEEN
DATE:
3/16/92
NOTE FOR: SAMUEL K. SKINNER AND
CLAYTON YEUTTER
The President has reviewed the attached, and it is forwarded to you
for your:
Information
Action
XXX
SHow
Potus
Thank you.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
(x2702)
THE PRESIDENT'S COPY
cc: Kathy Super
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, February 4, 1992 -- p.m.
(NO MORNING MEETING/TRAVEL)
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Note re discussion with
Governor Ashcroft.
TAB A
2. Invitation to Pat
Robertson
TAB B
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 3, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Health care paper
TAB A
(Reschedule).
3. Kelex
teller
4. Reachedule
.
8
11
talk to
But
Il
Б. meno DRUG Payan
coopinate
Robson
6.
ful all FDIC BTC
11
dal
Regulatos update )
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 3, 1992 -- p. 2
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Ralline
talk to to teeter
weak need
2. Bush Vated
who Spanses
in eyes TEXAS Sice your 1948
3. Washington
LiNDA
magizel
Camille
4. Sprene Duel cant
Katy Super
Vselep medy
Bagler, SKS Ben *porus
(See Note)
Colint
VSKS- - meno
5.
Buy P6C
6. Newt/letter
on TAXES
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, February 3, 1992 -- p.m.
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Reaction to State of
the Union
TAB A
2. Enery
3. UN
Comference
4.
5.
6.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01. Memo
Health Care Reform: Sensitive Issues (5 pp.)
n.d.
Open on Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
ByCol
(NLGB)
on
4/5/05
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the
Series:
Skinner, Samuel
Subseries:
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File Location:
Discussion Items for Chief of Staff [2 of 5]
Date Closed:
11/26/2004
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Show Perus
Health Care Reform: Sensitive Issues
Issue 1. Limiting the Exclusion of Employer-Provided Health
Benefits ("tax cap"): Under current law, the entire value of
health benefits provided by employers is not counted as taxable
income.
Under the proposal, a limit would be imposed for high-income
individuals. The limit would affect individuals with incomes
above $100,000 per year for single persons, $115,000 for heads
of households, and $130,000 for joint filers (families.) The
limit would be set at $160 per month for individuals and $400
per month for families. The value of health benefits in excess
of this amount would become taxable income for these high-
income persons.
The revenue loss from excluding benefits will be over $200
billion over the next five years; this proposal will reduce
that amount by $2.7 billion.
Advantages
Addresses the flaw of our health care system most
frequently noted by economists: the open-ended subsidy for
untaxed health benefits distorts employees' preferences,
leading them to prefer untaxed health benefits over
taxable wages and to choose health plans with generous
benefits. These generous benefits, such as no deductible
before insurance kicks in, leads to consumers using more
health care than they would if they bore the entire cost.
Reduces tax subsidy for high income individual; increases
tax fairness.
While a tax provision, the effect can be avoided by high
income taxpayers if they buy health plans.
cheaper
Disadvantages
Opposition arguments that this is a tax increase.
Opposition will likely be as intense as for a tax cap that
effects all taxpayers as those who fear this is the
camel's nose under the tent. Opponents: unions, employers
providing large benefits, insurers who offer such
benefits.
Offering the proposal in as political a year in 1992 will
lead to interest groups positioning themselves in ways
that will be hard to compromise in a more reasonable year.
2
Issue 2. Higher Part B Premiums for High Income Medicare
Beneficiaries. Under current law, all who enroll in Medicare
Part B (covering services by doctors and in hospital outpatient
departments) receive the same government subsidy, regardless of
income. The subsidy is 75 percent of the premium;
beneficiaries pay the remaining 25 percent. The proposal would
effect individuals with incomes over $100,000 and couples with
incomes over $130,000. Under the proposal, these high income
individuals would pay 75 percent of the Part B premium. Even
these high income individuals would retain a federal subsidy of
25 percent. [This proposal is included in the President's
budget, in addition to the health reform package.] Some
900,000 of the 32 million individuals enrolled in Part would be
effected.
Advantages
Reduces subsidies to high income individuals, adding
fairness to the financing of the health reform package.
The current practice of taxing working Americans to pay
for Paul Mellon's doctor bills would be curtailed.
Not a new concept; a similar proposal was included in last
year's budget.
Disadvantages
Again, the "camel's nose under the tent" argument that
eventually the subsidy for even middle income Medicare
beneficiaries would be reduced.
Subject to manipulation with a vulnerable elderly
population; Medicare catastrophic provides a model for how
such manipulation could be accomplished.
Issue 3. Overall scale of reduction in payments to providers.
Because the proposal is not financed by new taxes and includes
only small amounts from a tax cap or reducing Medicare
subsidies for seniors, the largest share of paying for the
package comes from reducing payments to providers -- either
directly through changes in Medicare payment or indirectly
through slower rates of growth in Medicaid payments.
Advantages
The alternative approach to pay for new credits and tax
deductions is new taxes; reduced payment to providers is
the less ugly of the two.
Even without health care reform, the rapid growth in
health entitlement programs must be addressed. Otherwise,
3
health care will continue to make controlling expenditures
harder.
Disadvantages
Creates opposition among those who care most about health
care reform: the interest groups representing providers.
While the payment changes have direct effects only on
providers, they can be portrayed as "cuts" that would be
borne by the elderly and poor.
Gradison believes physicians will view changes in Medicare
payment to them as "welshing" on the payment reforms made
in OBRA '90.
Congressional GOP have shown limited interest in being
seen as active supporter of anti-provider approaches: no
Ways and Means Republican would introduce the
Administration's malpractice bill because of incentives
tied to Medicare and Medicaid payment. Rep. Archer
finally introduced the bill "by request."
Issue 4. Involvement by employers who do not provide health
benefits. While employers would not be required to make a
financial contribution, they would be required to facilitate
enrollment in health plans. This requirement, while not yet
fully defined, would require such activity as providing
information about available plans and remitting payroll
deductions to insurers, just as all employers must deduct and
remit FICA contributions.
Advantages
In a system dominated by employer-provided insurance, it
is difficult to attain access for all without some
employer involvement.
Buying insurance through employers is more efficient than
the buying individual insurance, where administrative
costs are higher.
Disadvantages
Some will still perceive this as an employer mandate.
The insurance concept of achieving random groups is
blunted if there is no requirement that individuals buy
insurance through employers.
to
100% up
catein
level
4
Issue 5. Deductibility for the self-employed. Under current
law, corporations may deduct an unlimited amount of health
benefits and individuals may exclude an unlimited amount of
employer-provided health benefits from their taxes. The self-
employed may only deduct 25 percent of their insurance costs.
Under the proposal, the self-employed would be allowed to
deduct their health insurance costs, up to $1250 for
individuals, $2500 for those filing as heads of households, and
$3750 for married couples filing jointly. These dollar levels
mirror the value of the credit for low income individuals and
the amounts deductible by those with low or no employer
contribution towards the cost of their health plan.
Gradison notes that all proposals on the Hill that touch on
this issue provide unlimited deductibility.
Advantages (of limited deductibility)
Treats the self-employed the same as those whose employers
provide no contribution towards the cost of their health
plan.
Disadvantages
Creates an open-ended subsidy that would allow high income
self-employed persons to provide themselves with very rich
health benefits, something we want to discourage to
promote cost containment.
HEAL wants 100 percent deductibility; Bentsen and others
would give it to them.
[Gradison may have misunderstood the proposal and not be aware
that it does provide 100 percent deductibility, albeit up to
specified limits.]
Issue 6. Adequacy of the credit: The credit would have the
same value for the same income in every area of the country.
It would be indexed to the Consumer Price Index.
Advantages
It is impossible Constitutionally to provide a tax credit
that varies from state to state.
There is a complex mechanism provided in the proposal that
would account for at least some of the reasons prices vary
(e.g., age.)
5
States that were concerned that the credit is not high
enough for their citizens can create their own additional
credit to piggy back on the federal credit.
Disadvantages
The costs of health care vary significantly from state to
state; $3750 buys a lot less insurance in Boston than in
Mississippi.
Medical prices have risen much faster than prices in
general; unless historical trends change dramatically, the
purchasing power of the credit would erode over time.
Issue 7. Malpractice. The proposal continues to propose a set
of financial incentives for states to change their malpractice
laws. If disagreements with Justice can be resolved,
additional measures will be included.
Advantages
Satisfies the Justice Department, an agency whose
officials seem to be unduly obdurate in resisting progress
and obscurantist in their overall approach to the subject.
[Alternative:
Strikes a reasonable approach that would not be viewed as
unduly taking away the ability of injured persons to seek
redress; pre-emption of state law is narrow.]
Disadvantages
Congressional Republicans want to go much further and much
harder on this issue than has the Administration.
Secondary Issues
Name: Gradison believes the plan needs something more catchy
than "the President's Plan" to describe it.
State role in defining package: Gradison believes allowing
states to define minimum benefit packages will be allowing
foxes to guard chicken coops, leading to pressure for a higher
credit.
Degree of specificity of Medicare changes: Gradison not
believe Medicare changes should be provided in great
specificity; doing so would allow those would take a "hit" to
know exactly what and how much it is.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Wednesday, January 29, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2. ((Did you discuss portal-
to-portal for Henson Moore?))
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Tuesday, January 28, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2. Portal to Portal for
Henson Moore
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, January 27, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Lee Iacocca letter re
Japan
Tab A
3. Haitian interdiction
AHeNd
litigation
11-
Tab B
meeting
4.
S/O/U
Tont Into Refan
S/O/U
5.
Cimmittee Cemissi an th
(Parth)
american Family
and its impact
on Ameuro Cities.
Mrs.
6. Sleve
Cennitte
Bortett
Straws
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
ser
1/23
CHRYSLER
CORPORATION
L A lacocca
Chairman of the Board
Slaw
Chief Executive Officer
January 21, 1992
POTUS
Jan 27
Daily Abgnda
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Despite all the rhetoric pro and con about your recent trip to
Asia, and specifically to Japan, I'm proud to have been part of
it, and I appreciate your invitation and kindness during the trip.
I think you set a good precedent and made a good start toward
accelerating awareness of the problems and, hopefully, solving
them.
Our trade situation with Japan has deteriorated for over two
decades. One meeting won't eradicate the problems, but the fact
that a dialogue has been started is invaluable, not only to the
auto industry, but to the country.
The only real negative to the trip from my point of view was your
flu attack and the resulting coverage in the media. I applaud you
for handling it as well as you did and for your wit and poise
under fire. Take good care of yourself. Our country needs you.
As you know, I'm solidly in your corner on this one. Please let
me know if there's any way I can be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
cc:
The Honorable Robert A. Mosbacher, Sr.
The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner
Chrysler Corporation
12000 Chrysler Drive
CHRYSLER
CORPORATION
L A lacocca
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
January 21, 1992
The Honorable Robert A. Mosbacher, Sr.
Secretary
Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I want to take a minute to thank you for your leadership in the
President's recent trip to Asia and for your recognition of the
problems facing U.S. industry, particularly in our trade relations
with Japan. I was proud to accompany you and the President on the
trip to Japan and, despite the negativism in the press, I think it
set a good precedent and began to accomplish some much-needed
reform.
As you move out of your formal position with the Government and
into your new role in President Bush's re-election campaign, I
want to congratulate you on your record of accomplishment and wish
you all the best in the re-election effort. At the same time, if
you still have any pull at Commerce, I'd urge you to keep Mike
Farren on the job. He's vital to the continued success of the
initiatives you started, and he's one of the best guys we've seen
in Washington in years.
Thanks again for your support of the issues vital to the auto
industry. I happen to believe they're equally vital to the
country, and I appreciate your willingness to address them. All
the best to you in the future. Please let me know if I can be of
any assistance.
Sincerely,
cc:
The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner
Chrysler Corporation
12000 Chrysler Drive
01/24/92 10:51
C202 514 0468
ATTORNEY GENERAL
002
SCam
5558
HAITIAN INTERDICTION LITIGATION
Show
POTUS
(1) On November 19, 1991, a few hours after the Haitian Refugee
Center Inc. ("HRC") filed this lawsuit, the District Court
granted a temporary restraining order barring repatriation.
(2) on December 3, the District Court granted a preliminary
injunction ("Preliminary Injunction I") barring
repatriation, finding that plaintiffs were likely to succeed
on 2 of their numerous claims: (1) Article 33 of the U.N.
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees provided the
interdicted Haitians with substantive and procedural rights;
and (2) HRC has a First Amendment "right of access" to the
interdictees that prevents repatriation.
The District Court rejected plaintiffs remaining claims
under: (1) the Due Process Clause; (2) the Immigration and
Nationality Act; (3) the Refugee Act of 1980; (4) Executive
Order 12324; and (5) the Administrative Procedure Act.
(3) On December 17, 1991, the Court of Appeals (2-1) dissolved
Preliminary Injunction I holding that: (1) Article 33 of
the U.N. Convention was not self-executing; and (2) the
First Amendment did not support a broad injunction
completely barring repatriation.
(4) Later that same day, the District Court issued a second
preliminary injunction barring repatriation ("Preliminary
Injunction II"), this time basing its decision on the
Administrative Procedure Act (a reversal of its previous
position).
(5) on December 19, 1991, the Court of Appeals (2-1) stayed
Preliminary Injunction II holding that plaintiffs were
unlikely to succeed on the Administrative Procedure Act
claim.
(6) On December 20, the District Court issued a third
preliminary injunction ("Preliminary Injunction III"). This
injunction did not, on its face, completely bar
repatriation, but rather barred repatriation until HRC was
given "meaningful access" to interdictees.
The Government moved to stay Preliminary Injunction III
pending appeal, but the Court of Appeals never ruled on that
motion, despite repeated requests by the Government that it
do SO.
01/24/92 10:52 202 514 0468
ATTORNEY GENERAL
003
(7) On December 23, the District Court issued a fourth
preliminary injunction ("Preliminary Injunction IV") again
based on the Administrative Procedure Act, but this time the
District Court stayed its own injunction pending appeal.
(8) Despite repeated requests by the Government for emergency
expedited action, the Court of Appeals set oral argument for
January 22, 1992 to resolve all bases for preliminary
injunctive relief. The Court of Appeals never stayed
Preliminary Injunction III, the one injunction that remains
in effect.
(9) At oral argument on January 22, it appeared that one judge
(Chief Judge Tjoflat) remained solidly with the Government.
A second judge (Judge Hatchett) remained against the
Government. The third judge (Judge Cox) has been
sympathetic with the Government in earlier proceedings in
this case. on January 22, however, Judge Cox appeared to be
troubled by plaintiffs' First Amendment "right of access"
argument, which we believe is plainly frivolous.
(10) If Judge Cox votes against the Government on the "right of
access" claim, the decision could either: (1) broadly
prohibit repatriation before HRC has access at both
Guantanamo Bay and on Coast Guard Cutters; or (2) prohibit
repatriation without access at Guantanamo only, arguably
leaving the Govenment free to repatriate directly from Coast
Guard cutters at sea.
(11) If the Government does not prevail completely in the Court
of Appeals, Solicitor General Starr plans to seek emergency
relief from the Supreme Court.
01/24/92 10:51 C202 514 0468
ATTORNEY GENERAL
001
Office of the Attorney General
Washington, B.C. 20530
RUSH
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET
Transmitted To: Samuel Skinner
(Name)
Chief of Staff, White House
(Organization)
(Building, Room #, etc.)
456-6797
(Telephone/Extension)
Transmitted From: William P. Barr, Attorney General, Dept. of Justice
(Name, Organization)
514-2001
(Telephone/Extension)
Pages being sent: 2 (DO NOT count this cover sheet as a page.)
PLEASE PHONE (FTS) 368-4195 OR COMMERCIAL (202) 514-4195 AND
VERIFY YOU RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE - THANKS
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Friday, January 24, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Friday and Monday
schedules
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, January 23, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2.
SKS
call in
3.
V.E.
Devras
4. 4000
lebat
Proper
evethy
to Elemale
5. Repulation
(an 3
leaders
6. %
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday Schedules
2. Boskin Memo re Cable TV
Regulation
TAB A
3. B/Q Announcement Pkg.
TAB B
4. Memo re Head Start
Funding
TAB C
5. TREAS.
Medicine
to Haiti
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, March 12, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2. Heitze Report
Daman
vivel Hendle
aralpis Doman
3. tay ten
Nick/ Hadle
Rates
Burg- Talky Points
1
4
William
Madin
Sneper
gely backand
who is he
5.
UNCED Conference
Tab E
moved to 3/13
6.
"Citizens for Bush"
fraud
moved Tab F to 3/13
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS ON LONG-TERM RATES
I believe that long-term rates are too high, given the low
level of inflation.
--
Long term rates should not be at 8% with inflation at
3% or lower.
Inflation is well under control, and long-term rates should
and will come down as the market gets used to that fact.
Long-term rates are too high in part because the market is
afraid that the Democrat controlled Congress may take a
fiscally irresponsible approach -- ballooning the deficit
and driving up rates even further.
The market should know that I will not go along with any
such approach.
My proposals would put the economic recovery firmly on track
while preserving fiscal responsibility.
SHow'
POTUS
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Wednesday, March 11, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2. Cabinet rank
Tab A
3. Barbara Franklin's
swearing in
Tab B
4. Federal personnel
issues
Tab C
moved to3/13
5. Photo Ops at Thursday
those who
Inner Circle Dinner
dont lane
Tab D
6.
SHow Pow
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTO
DCF HAS SEEN
Date: March 10, 1992
TO: Sam Skinner
FROM: KATHY SUPER
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Appointments and Scheduling
FYI - I have turned down a request for
the President to do photos with 150
individuals ( 75 clicks of the photo)
on Thursday evening before the Inner
Circle Dinner.
Apparently Sen. Gramm talked to Henson
about this last week and Henson said
that we would try to work it out.
Thursday is a terribly busy day for
the President. He starts with phone
calls at 7 a.m. and finishes with 8
satellite interviews at 5:30 p.m. The
Inner Circle dinner is at 6:45.
Also, the President did photos for the
Senatorial Committee's Chairman's
Foundation and hosted a reception and
photos with the Trust Members on
Feb. 20. There were at least 170 clicks
that evening. In addition, another
NRSC dinner is scheduled for the President
on April 1.
Phil Gramm may call you on this. But
there really is no time on Thursday to add.
SHoworus
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTO
DCF HAS SEEN
March 10, 1992
Date:
TO:
Sam Skinner
FROM:
KATHY SUPER
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Appointments and Scheduling
FYI - I have turned down a request for
the President to do photos with 150
individuals ( 75 clicks of the photo)
on Thursday evening before the Inner
Circle Dinner.
Apparently Sen. Gramm talked to Henson
about this last week and Henson said
that we would try to work it out.
Thursday is a terribly busy day for
the President. He starts with phone
calls at 7 a.m. and finishes with 8
satellite interviews at 5:30 p.m. The
Inner Circle dinner is at 6:45.
Also, the President did photos for the
Senatorial Committee's Chairman's
Foundation and hosted a reception and
photos with the Trust Members on
Feb. 20. There were at least 170 clicks
that evening. In addition, another
NRSC dinner is scheduled for the President
on April 1.
Phil Gramm may call you on this. But
there really is no time on Thursday to add.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, March 17, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Friday, March 13, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Friday and
Monday schedules
2. Congressman Bill
Clinger letter
Tab A
3.
UNCED Conference
moved 03/16
Tab B
4. "Citizens for Bush"
solicitations
Sisraidfile
Tab C
5. Federal personnel
issues
Tab D
6.
Suggested Talking
Points on Long-
Term Rates
Tab E
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, March 16, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2.
Thailand and
pharmaceutical patents
3/19 Hold- - pending
Tab A
response from Ede
3.
Jon Huntsman
Tab B
3/19
4.
UNCED Conference
Tab C
3/19
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
3/18
2. Boyden Gray memo on
Congressional inaction
Tab D
3/19
3. Clayton Yeutter note re
vetoing appropriations
bills
Tab E
3/19
4. Secretary Brady memo
re banking reform
Tab F
5. Statement of Administra.
tion Policy on
Bicentennial of
Democratic Party
Tab G
3/19
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, March 19, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
319
2.
Japanese announcement
on auto exports
Tab H.
3/19
3.
Title X Abortion
Provisions
TAB I
4.
Your offined
?.
5. Bemetty
Compair.
6. Campaning
Sititin 1 teeter
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Indian
w JAN
Gamig
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Friday, March 20, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Friday and
Monday schedules
2.
Secretary Brady memo on
banking reform
Tab A
3. Title X Abortion
provisions
Tab B
4.
5.
6.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02a. Note
From POTUS to Sam Skinner/Clayton Yeutter
3/13/92
P
Re Banking reform (1 pp.)
Open on Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
By (NLGB) on 6/7/05
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the
Series:
Skinner, Samuel
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Discussion Items for Chief of Staff [2 of 5]
Date Closed:
11/26/2004
OA/ID Number:
05826
FOIA/SYS Case #:
1999-0277-F
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2005-0368-S
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
3-13-92
Sam / clayton
Brady ,per attached,
suggests Nich I should reform speak
out on banking
upset that our reterm
stalled out out I
appears glad to speak
whe am you final the time., /
place to do so
Please advise
any
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
02b. Memo
From Nicholas Brady to POTUS
3/11/92
P-5
Re: Your March 8 memo on bank reform (2 pp.)
Open on
Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
By
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Series:
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Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
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Date Closed:
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OA/ID Number:
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FOIA/SYS Case #:
1999-0277-F
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RESTRICTION CODES
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
mn Presedent:
THE THE IREANIM
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREA
there are aspects
WASHINGTON
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of this problem that
March 11, 1992
the Phould descuss in
person ready when you are
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Nicholas F. Brady 2775
NFD
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Your March 8 Memo on Bank Ref
I agree that we need to do more to advocate our banking reform
proposal. Let me respond to each of your three questions.
1. Where Does Banking Reform Stand?
Congress butchered last year's comprehensive banking proposal.
It gave us the money we requested, but piled on onerous new
"safety and soundness" regulations -- without strengthening the
ability of banks to earn the returns necessary to stay healthy
and strong. In February, we reintroduced the parts of the
proposal that didn't pass. We also laid down a marker in the
budget: Congressional failure to pass banking reform is likely
to result in another deposit insurance bailout.
But after last year's legislative gridlock, there is little
stomach in an election-year Congress for addressing banking
issues (like allowing banks to engage in securities activities).
The one potential exception is interstate branching.
Interstate branching is where we should focus our efforts, for
several reasons. First, it is the single reform that would save
the most money for banks and the deposit insurance fund. Second,
it is the most widely supported part of our proposal -- Congress
passed acceptable versions in each House last year before
dropping the issue in conference. Third, a powerful group of
large and medium-sized banks is committed to a vigorous effort to
push the legislation through this year. Fourth, there is
widespread editorial and media support for our proposal.
Finally, branching restrictions are an obvious, vivid example of
our archaic laws hamstringing our banks -- we're the only nation
in the world with such a fragmented banking system.
The downside is that community bankers will continue to oppose
interstate branching. But I believe that the depth of their
opposition has been overstated by their national trade
association. We may be able to find other ways to reach out to
them.
Even if we believe that Congress won't pass interstate branching
this year, it makes good sense to pound away at them for failing
to fix the system. One of our best defenses for the continuing
banking problem will be Congressional paralysis on bank reform.
2. How Serious is the Problem?
The banking industry continues to struggle through one of its
most difficult periods. While industry profits were slightly up
from last year, there are key segments of the industry that
remain in serious trouble. Bill Taylor reports some progress,
but that we are by no means out of the woods. As you know, the
bank deposit insurance fund has depleted its cash and will soon
be borrowing from the Treasury to pay for failed banks.
3. What We Can Do To Make Sure People Know
We Are Strongly in Favor of Our Proposal?
I think your personal involvement with a highly visible statement
would be extremely helpful. Despite our recent best efforts,
there is continuing skepticism that the Administration is
committed even to interstate branching. Your weighing in would
elevate the issue and help keep Congress on the defensive.
cc: Sam Skinner
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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From POTUS to Sam Skinner/Nick Brady
3/8/92
Re Banking reform legislation (1 pp.)
Open on Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
(NLGB)
on
6/7/05
By
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Date Closed:
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OA/ID Number:
05826
FOIA/SYS Case #:
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Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2005-0368-S
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Disposition Date:
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P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
CAMP DAVID
March 8, 1992
To: Sam Skinner and Nick Brady
cc: Nick Calio
Re: Banking Reform Legislation
Where does it stand?
How serious is the problem?
What can we do to makle sure people know we are strongly for it,
and that we have a sound proposal?
GB
60/
FROM THE PRESIDENT
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
x
DATE:
Monday, March 23, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. INTRODUCTION
Twek to
Tim mcBell
PUTUS Voice 1 MAT
2. Economic
SKS
measge
Dept menu
talking Points
to
3.
Ronald Reagan Orange
NO
County Fundraiser
150k
Tab E
4.
SKS get
lim m.
NRA
5. Ven Dam
SKS/ Coll
United/Wg
what can Potus
Oo to help.
6. Cume Bill
Setip
Buef This
week
SHOW POTUS
DCF HAS SEEN
THE
PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
March 16, 1992
(House)
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY
(THIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN COORDINATED BY OMB WITH THE CONCERNED AGENCIES.)
S. 2047 - Establishing a Commission to Commemorate
the Bicentennial of the Establishment of the
Democratic Party of the United States
(Sanford (D) NC and 56 others)
If S. 2047 is presented to the President in its current form, his
senior advisers would recommend a veto.
The bill would establish a federally-chartered commission to
commemorate the history of one political party. Appointments to
the commission would be controlled exclusively by members of that
same political party.
It is unclear what authority, if any, exists for this legislation
under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. In addition, a
bill that favors a specific political party in the manner
contemplated by S. 2047 raises constitutional issues under the
First Amendment. Authorizing a Government commission to
publicize or celebrate one party could, for example, lead to
activities having the effect of placing the Government's
imprimatur on that political party and its current activities.
It also is unclear whether the commission is expected to perform
executive functions of the Government. If it is, the bill would
be constitutionally suspect because the commission's members
would not be appointed pursuant to the Appointments Clause of the
Constitution.
The duties of the Commission go beyond the celebration of the
bicentennial of the Democratic party. For example, Section 6 (2)
gives the Commission broad authority to "oversee the planning and
development of all events, activities, and studies that are
organized to commemorate the establishment and development of
political parties in the United States." This authority would
apparently extend to wholly private endeavors on behalf of
political parties other than the one singled out by S. 2047, and
other privately funded and organized studies of the democratic
process. In addition to the constitutional issues that this
would raise, it is clear that a commission controlled by members
of one political party should never be given any sort of
Government-sanctioned authority over the activities of other
parties or of private citizens interested in the establishment
and development of political parties in the United States.
2
The bill would recognize 1792 as the year in which the Democratic
Party was established. That year is not generally recognized as
the founding year of the party and the basis for such a claim is
questionable. The date many textbooks and historians use is May
1832, when the first Democratic-Republican national convention
took place. The name of the party did not evolve until May 6,
1840, during the party's third national convention.
In addition, the Administration is concerned about the expanding
role of "soft money" contributions in Federal elections, and the
potential for abuses inherent in this bill. S. 2047 would
create a mechanism that would in effect lead to the raising and
expending of money by one political party in an election year
outside the provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act and
the implementing regulations of the Federal Election Commission.
*******
(Not to be Distributed Outside Executive Office of the President)
This draft position was developed by LA (Salmon) in consultation
with LRD (Ratliff, Jukes), GC (Damus), White House Legislative
Affairs (Calio, Howard), White House Counsel (Walden) and
Department of Justice (Wise).
S. 2047 was introduced in the Senate by Sanford on November 25,
1991. It passed the Senate by voice vote on November 25, 1991
and transmitted to the House on November 26, 1991.
Administration Position to date
The Administration has not yet taken a position on this bill.
Provisions of S. 2047
S. 2047 would:
-- Establish a commission to coordinate ceremonial events
during 1992. Duties of the commission would include public
education, overseeing events and studies, implementing
bicentennial observances, and collecting and disseminating
information.
-- Allow appointments to the commission (20) to be made by the
Senate Majority Leader (4), Speaker (4), Chairman of the
Democratic Governors Association (4), Chairman of the
Democratic National Committee (2), and (6) others to be
determined by the commission.
3
-- Require private source funding and authorize the commission
to accept donations of services and property. Upon
expiration of the commission, unused donations would be
distributed to charity (any 501 (c) (3) ) .
-- Acknowledge 1792 as the birthyear of the Democratic Party.
(Historical facts and academic research do not support this
date. Research done by OMB-LA on the actual birthdate of
the Democratic Party reveals 1832 to be the accepted
inaugural year of the party.)
PAYGO Scoring
This bill does not involve federal funds and would have no PAYGO
effect.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DRAFT
3/16/92 - 6:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Monday, March 23, 1992
X
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Richard Nixon
conversation
Tab B
3. President's signature
Not (6.4W.B.)
on mi itary orders
Send letter
Tab C
DOD political appointees
VAN Hipp
Tab D
(Fird Something
5. Teeted mark
Selep meely
0730 (Tuss
Catly Super
Scheduling - Hot
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Wednesday, March 25, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2. calint
Have Carla
meety
updation nAFTA
Impt.| NAETA.
of mach drivet inte the
3. BARR
DRUG Results
Diggen PHelps
ANNOUNCEMENT
WHEN
4. Corgressional
get thoughts
Reform
Arem M.O.C.O
Rednon et al.
5. Richal Bond
No
DISCUSSION
with Pd,B.
6. White Perko Hause
Repart/
Gay Faster
Bidgot druss
Dick Dremaj
Consulvely last
Tim Mc Bride
3 years.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Recission
Dick DARMAN
Pockge
Starty
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR EDE HOLIDAY
FROM:
SUSAN SLYE
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM FOR NEXT CABINET MEETING
Sam Skinner would appreciate your arranging for Carla Hills to present an
update on the North America Free Trade Agreement at the next Cabinet meeting.
Thank you.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, March 24, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2.
Habeas corpus reform
Selip may
4Pm- twal
legislation
Cime Biel
Barr, Downer
Tab A
yearter, Calio
3.
OPIC film promoting
Should
OK/ Porus
jobs
Porus
Kally Super
Tab B
to implement
4.
Bank mergers
Tab C
5. Credit
Selup
Crueh
meeting
Burg
6. Gathering of Eagles
invitation
Tab D
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
3/24
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Presidential
5. Events
Note-K.Super
TRUST
12 - Events (Jickeds)
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DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Thursday, March 26, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2. Presidential meeting
with North American
members of Business
Council for Sustainable
Development
Tab A
3.
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Monday, March 30, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Monday and
Tuesday schedules
2. Vietnam Veterans Procla-
mation
To Phil Brady
to draft the
Tab B
3. Proposed calendar
Tab C
4. Office of Government
B. groy memoD
Ethics report
President prepared
Tab D
5. Japan auto parts
To Clayton
Tab E
"How Lowe
get Credit"
6. Spotted owl/timber
Dispute
To Clayton
Tab F
This "Stay on Topo
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE: Monday, March 30, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. FCC.
SEC.
Da/FAA
2. Staff
See: McBRide
3.
Bush-Quayle Fundraiser
dates
Tab G
4. Fetal
SAP
TISS TISSUE
I ssue
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Tuesday and
Wednesday schedules
2. Vietnam Veterans
Have Pho
proclamation
Derd letter AS
Tab A
Bere Michael
3. Japan auto parts
Done
Tab B
4. Timber/spotted owl
Done
disputes
Dear POTUS
Tab C
5. Summer olympics
done
delegation
Tab D
grunt
Potus
6. Proposed executive order
DIS/ POTUS
on executive branch
contacts
no deare
Tab E
more
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. MAX
invite SKS
Fischer
call him
2. LAMAR
3. Regional
to
Daily
Coverge
4. ANNOUNCEMENT
D. Phoepo
wealt Seal
D. Phelpe
5. Buyden
Bill Ben
buy
Some
6. Perk
Have
Press nam
Bill Vistal
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Wednesday, April 1, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1. Review Wednesday and
Thursday schedules
2. American beer distribu-
tion in Canada
"file"
Tab A
3. RGDarman memo to agencies
approved t sent
re "budget savings"
do Darman
Tab B
4.
5.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
DATE:
Thursday, April 2, 1992
SUBJECT
SKS
STAFF
1.
Review Thursday and
Friday schedules
2.
National Medal of the
moved touls
Arts
Tab A
3.
Executive Order on
moved 04/3
logging of
Congressional Contacts
Tab B
4.
5.
6.