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SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
8:00 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:15 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Scowcroft/Sununu)
8:45 am
Meeting with Governor Sununu
Oval Office
(30 min)
9:15 am
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Roosevelt Room
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9:30 am
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Oval Office
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10:00 am
B Arrival Ceremony for President
South Lawn
(30 min)
Violeta Chamorro of Nicaragua
(Scowcroft)
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10:30 am
Meeting with President Chamorro
(60 min)
Oval Office/
(Scowcroft)
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Cabinet Room
11:30 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Oval Office
(75 min)
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(75 min)
2:30 pm
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Holiday)
(TAB C)
4:00 pm
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Oval Office
(30 min)
4:30 pm
Administrative Time
Oval Office
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7:15 pm
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Washington, D.C.
DATE 17 April 1991
TIME
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News Summary
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991
6:00 A.M. EDT EDITION
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
U.N.-IRAQ PLAN FOR REFUGEES AFFECTED BY ALLIED MOVE -- Iraq has
agreed to a U.N. plan to set up refugee centers but an allied
decision to send troops into northern Iraq might affect the
agreement, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday.
(Reuter)
BUSH BACKS OFF CALL FOR WAR CRIMES TRIAL OF SADDAM -- President
Bush Tuesday pointedly declined to endorse a call by the European
Community for a war crimes trial of Saddam, instead making a
surprise offer that he could live a "happy life" if he sought
asylum in another country.
(Boston Globe, Knight-Ridder)
JAPAN FACES U.S. CURBS ON PROJECT BIDS -- Bush Administration trade
officials have concluded that Japanese construction firms should
be barred from some U.S. government projects in retaliation for
Japan's refusal to grant broader access to American firms seeking
public works contracts there, sources said Tuesday.
(Washington Post)
NATIONAL NEWS
STRIKE SET AFTER FREIGHT RAILROADS, UNIONS MISS MIDNIGHT DEADLINE
-- A coast-to-coast rail strike was set for Wednesday morning after
last-ditch contract talks between freight lines and their unions
broke off Tuesday night.
(Reuter, AP)
NETWORK NEWS (Tuesday evening)
IRAQI REFUGEES -- The U.S.
military will guarantee the
security of Kurdish refugees
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A-1
in U.S.-established encampments
inn northern Iraq.
NATIONAL NEWS
A-15
DALAI LAMA -- President Bush
NETWORK NEWS
B-1
met with the Dalai Lama for
the first time ever.
EDITORIALS
C-1
HAZARDOUS WASTE -- The
government wants to put tons
of hazardous waste in a huge
underground dump in new Mexico.
This Summary is prepared Monday through Friday by the White House News Summary Staff.
For complete stories or information, please call 456-2950.
INTERNATIO NEWS
U.N.-IRAQ PLAN FOR REFUGEES AFFECTED BY ALLIED MOVE
BAGHDAD -- Iraq has agreed to a U.N. plan to set up refugee
centers but an allied decision to send troops into northern Iraq
might affect the agreement, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday.
"What was agreed upon with the Iraqis was the setting up of
humanitarian centers," said Eric Suy, Belgian head of a U.N. fact-
finding team. Suy said a decision by Britain, France and the
U.S. to send troops into northern Iraq to set up and protect camps
for refugees there may affect the agreement. "If it is correct
that is absolutely a new element in the light of which we will have
to reconsider our position," he said
Bush's announcement took members of the U.N. team by surprise.
"He is on a collision course with the U.N.," one source close to
the delegation said. "This could complicate matters."
(Nicholas Phythian, Reuter)
U.S. FORCES TO SET UP REFUGEE CAMPS IN IRAQ
President Bush announced Tuesday that U.S. military forces
would move into northern Iraq to establish refugee camps to
shelter, feed and clothe the hundreds of thousands of Kurds who
have massed in the frigid mountains to escape Saddam's forces.
The move represented not only "a greatly expanded and more
ambitious relief, effort," as Bush called it, but also a fundamental
change in the Administration's approach to the refugee disaster.
After trying for two weeks to contain relief efforts to Iraq-
Turkey border zones, the President acknowledged the inadequacy of
the assistance to date and overcame a deep reluctance to recommit
U.S. round forces to Iraqi territory.
Bush's order is expected to add 5,000 to 10,000 U.S. troops
to the several thousand already involved in the aid operation, a
senior Pentagon official said last night. An American military
contingent, consisting of engineers to survey potential camp sites
and infantry units assigned to protect them, is to cross into Iraq
"in the next day or so," the official said.
"The scale of this effort is truly unprecedented," Bush told
a hastily called news conference, "yet the fact remains that the
scale of the problem is even greater."
(John Yang & Barton Gellman, Washington Post, A1)
U.S. Troops Sent To Shelter Kurds
President Bush ordered U.S. military forces into northern Iraq
Tuesday to shelter starving Kurds and sent aircraft to protect the
troops and the refugees. Bush said he might allow safe passage to
a "good life" in a third country for Saddam hussein if anyone could
broker such a deal. He expressed confidence Saddam would not
attack the U.S. force or the refugees in the safe zone he declared
off-limits to all Iraqi helicopters and planes north of the 36
Parallel and promised to counterattack if he did.
"My judgment is that he won't risk this. Saddam Hussein is
not going to want to re-engage in that nature so we'll have to
see, Bush said.
(Frank Murray, Washington Times, A1)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-2
U.S. Troops To Set Up Relief Camps In Northern Iraq, Bush Announces
President Bush announced Tuesday that American troops would
set up relief camps inside northern Iraq as the U.S. military
virtually took over the task of supplying life-saving assistance
to more than 500,000 Kurdish refugees camped along the mountainous
Turkish-Iraq border.
Bush, acknowledging that U.S. relief efforts had been
inadequate, said he ordered American troops to establish and
protect five or six new refugee camps inside Iraq on level ground,
where supplies could more easily reach the Kurds
In a hastily scheduled evening news conference at the White
House, Bush said the new military operation was only a temporary
solution and was not intended to launch a long-term U.S. occupation
of northern Iraq or involve American forces in Iraq's decades-old
civil strife. The President said responsibility for protecting the
refugee camps would be given to the U.N. as soon as possible, but
he could not say how long the American forces would remain there
nor how they planned to protect the Kurdish refugees
Bush acknowledged he did not foresee the scope of the refugee
crisis, but he again refused to accept moral responsibility for the
hellish conditions that the Kurds have faced.
(George de Lama, Chicago Tribune)
Bush To Send U.S. Troops Into Iraq To Help Kurdish Refugees
President Bush, in a major expansion of the U.S. relief effort
for the Kurds, announced Tuesday that U.S. troops would begin
establishing refugee camps in northern Iraq and remain there to
protect the Kurds from forces loyal to Saddam Hussein
"If we cannot get adequate food, medicine, clothing and
shelter to the Kurds living in the mountains along the Turkish-
Iraq border, we must encourage the Kurds to move to areas in
northern Iraq where the geography facilitates, rather than
frustrates, such a large-scale relief effort," Bush said.
The move by Bush, who has been criticized for acting too
slowly to respond to the plight of the Kurds, represents a
significant departure from past statements in which the President
expressed concern about intervening in the internal affairs of
Iraq. The action also could trigger a fierce debate in the U.N.
(Charles Green, Knight-Ridder)
Medical And Food Supplies For 100,000 At Each Camp, U.S. Says
Pentagon officials said Tuesday that each of the refugee camps
they are planning to build in northern Iraq would include food
distribution and emergency medical centers for as many as 100,000
displaced Kurds.
"The magnitude of the problem is immense," Bob Hall, a
Pentagon spokesman said as he outlined an expanded U.S. military
relief effort before President Bush held his news conference
announcing it.
(Patrick Tyler, New York Times, A13)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-3
NO QUICK EXIT FROM GULF
President Bush Tuesday put to rest his dream of a quick, clean
exit from the Persian Gulf and put aside some of the policies
underlying that dream.
Only last week, the White House rejected the formal
establishment of zones of safety for Kurdish refugees as anathema
to some U.S. allies and at odds with the policy that Iraq should
not be split and turned into another Lebanon. Only days ago, White
House officials said Bush was so intent on getting U.S. forces out
of Iraq that he was opposed to any additional troops crossing the
Turkish border into Iraq to help with relief efforts
Tuesday, Bush, who seemed to be struggling to contain what
aides say is his anger with critics who accused him of acting too
slowly to help the Kurds, committed the U.S. to an effort in Iraq
whose timetable he could not determine. Nor could he say how many
forces would be involved, although he said it would be small
numbers
"Every day [that] we looked at it and said, 'We'll do this,'
it was worse the next day and the things we rejected the day before
seemed less objectionable," an Administration official said.
Another official described the unfolding tragedy of the refugees
as "a nightmare" the Administration began waking up to only after
Secretary Baker visited Turkey last week.
(Ann Devroy, Washington Post, A1)
DEMS: AID 'LATE, BUT WELCOME'
Democrats in Congress applauded President Bush's decision
Tuesday to create safe havens for Kurdish refugees inside Iraq as
the least he could do after urging their rebellion.
Their nearly unanimous reaction: better late than never.
"The goal here is to save lives, said Rep. Obey. "I would
have preferred that it happened sooner.
Sen.
Gore said the decision "comes awfully late, but it is
nonetheless a welcome step. "
"There is no escape from America's complicity in this immense
human tragedy," said Sen. Kennedy. "At the very least, we must do
all we can to end it.'
Sen. Mitchell said Iraqi opposition groups "believed they were
encouraged to rise up in opposition."
(Richard Wolf & Leslie Phillips, USA Today, 4A)
BRITISH PRAISE PLAN TO HELP REFUGEES IN IRAQ
LONDON -- The British government said it welcomed the plan to
send British, U.S. and French troops into northern Iraq to help
Kurdish refugees and noted the idea was first proposed by Prime
Minister Major
The British statement said President Bush's announcement came
after 20-minute phone calls Tuesday with Major and with U.N.
Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar. Bush said he also spoke with
Turkish President Ozal and Chancellor Kohl
"This proposal is designed to meet [Iraqi refugees] urgent
humanitarian needs in conditions of safety and security," the
British statement said. "This will be a temporary measure. We
expect the Iraqi government to cooperate with this further
measure."
(AP)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-4
BRITAIN TO SEND TROOPS TO NORTHERN IRAQ TO DISTRIBUTE AID
LONDON -- The British government has decided to send troops
into northern iraq to help relief efforts for starving Kurds
fleeing Iraq's army, the Press Association news agency reported
Tuesday. Britain's domestic news agency quoted unidentified
official sources as saying the troops would be deployed to meet the
"urgent humanitarian needs" of the refugees.
(Reuter)
SADDAM'S TROOPS SURROUND THE KURDS' MOUNTAIN LAIRS
Iraqi forces continue to advance on Kurdish mountain
strongholds despite repeated U.S. warnings and U.N. restrictions
on military activity against the Kurds, rebel leaders and Western
observers said Tuesday
Followers of rebel leaders Jalal Talabani and Massoud Barzani
have engaged Iraqi troops in a wide arc along the mountains east
of Suleimaniyah and Erbil in recent days. In the fiercest battle,
AP reporter Alex Efty reported Tuesday that rebels continued to
control a strategic mountain overlooking Suleimaniyah after eight
days of conflict.
Kurdish spokesmen claim the fighting is a violation of
Friday's U.N. Resolution 688
Rebel leaders interpreted that
resolution and the Bush Administration's earlier warning against
military activity north of the 36th Parallel as a Western-enforced
moratorium on Iraqi action. (Peter Sisler, Washington Times, A8)
RELIEF GROUPS SAY IRAQ FACES WIDESPREAD FAMINE, EPIDEMICS
Millions of other Iraqis inside that bomb-shattered country
will soon face suffering equal to, or perhaps greater than, that
of the Kurdish refugees, two international relief organizations
predicted Tuesday.
The International Committee of the Red Cross and the
Physicians for Human Rights forecast widespread famine and disease
within weeks unless significant international efforts are made to
provide food and medical supplies and to help Iraq repair its
electricity grid, water pumping stations and sewerage systems.
U.S. officials said later Tuesday it was highly unlikely the
Bush Administration would provide funds to repair water and
electrical systems destroyed by allied bombing during the war while
Saddam Hussein remains in power. "There is a major humanitarian
catastrophe going on in the south of Iraq, Dr. Peter Fuchs, head
of the Gulf Task Force of the International Red Cross, told a
congressional subcommittee on refugee affairs. "Five million
civilians are at high risk."
(Stephen Kurkjian, Boston Globe)
REFUGEE TIDE IN IRAN SEEN SLOWING BUT LIVES STILL AT RISK
TEHRAN -- Foreign aid workers are voicing cautious optimism
that the rush of more than one million terrified Kurds into Iran
is slowing, but they fear hundreds more refugees will die before
help can reach them
Roger Vivari, a coordinator with the
European medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, told Reuters the
number of refugees crossing at the border point of Sardesht had
slowed considerably in the last few days. French surgeons were
now able to concentrate on the longer-term health problems of the
refugees, he added.
(Simon Haydon, Reuter)
LETON-
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-5
TURKISH PRESIDENT CALLS FOR REPATRIATION OF IRAQI REFUGEES
ANKARA -- Turkish President Ozal called on the international
community Tuesday to repatriate more than one million Iraqi
refugees or risk renewed instability in the Middle East.
Ozal said the refugees in Turkey and Iran should first be
returned to temporary settlements in an area north of the 36th
Parallel which the U.S. has declared a no-go zone to the Iraqi
troops the refugees are fleeing.
They should then be returned to their homes under the
protection of the U.N. and "humanitarian countries," Ozal said in
an interview broadcast on television. "If this is accomplished,
then this great tragedy can be resolved relatively easily.
Otherwise, we might create a new problem in the Middle East that
will give rise to a new dispute and threaten peace and stability."
(Reuter)
GERMANY, PASSIVE IN GULF WAR, TAKES INITIATIVE ON REFUGEES
BONN -- Germany tripled its emergency aid to Iraqi refugees
Tuesday as leaders sought to overcome criticism of the modest
German role in the Gulf War
German helicopters are joining U.S., British and French forces
on the Turkish-Iranian border to drop supplies for the refugees.
On Wednesday, Bonn's cabinet is expected to approve $150
million in spending for the relief effort
Chancellor Kohl's labor minister visited the Kurdish refugee
camps and appeared on the evening news here, obviously shaken by
what he had seen and pleading for a stronger international
response.
(Marc Fisher, Washington Post, A23)
PLIGHT OF IRAQI REFUGEES ANGERS AMERICANS,
HARMS BUSH'S POLITICAL STANDING
The plight of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees has
stirred a rising tide of anger among many Americans and has eaten
into President Bush's lofty political standing after the smashing
victory over Iraq
Like many Americans upset over recent developments,
professional analysts who closely watch the Middle East express
outrage that Bush did not use his influence and American military
power early in the Kurdish revolt to keep Saddam Hussein's
helicopters and tanks from halting the uprising. These experts do
not buy the Administration's argument that defeat of the rebellion
by Saddam's forces was only a matter of time, nor do they believe
the White House line that intervention by allied forces would have
dragged the U.S. into a civil war
"When the U.S. takes the lead, things happen," and this could
have been accomplished short of involving U.S. troops in a civil
war, said Judith Kipper of the Brookings Institution.
(William Neikirk, Chicago Tribune)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-6
SOME KURDISH REFUGEES EXPRESS BITTERNESS AT U.S.
ISIKVEREN REFUGEE CAMP, Turkey -- On a hillside, a man who
would only identify himself as Waad flung his hand at the thousands
of tents scattered up and down the rugged mountain, the smell of
excrement overpowering, children playing over spilled dry macaroni
while their mothers waited in line for fresh water.
"America did this,' he said. "I don't think anyone should
live like us. But anyone who had a hand in making us like this I
would like them to live like us for just one night. Americans,
British, it doesn't matter. Just one night. "
"Our destiny and our misery results from what the West
promised and how they broke their promises," said Abu Hulgold, a
Kurdish rebel soldier
"We were killing Saddam, but America did not help us," another
soldier said. "The guerrillas held three or four cities. America
didn't help us."
(Jonathan Kaufman, Boston Globe)
BUSH'S NEW WORLD ORDER SEEN DYING IN MOUNTAINS OF KURDISTAN
It may be a harsh and cynical view, but many analysts and
diplomats believe President Bush's "new world order" is dying along
with thousands of refugees in the mountains along the Iraqi-
Turkish border.
"Out of these troubled times, a new world order can emerge -
- a new era, freer from the threat of terror, stronger in the
pursuit of justice and more secure in the quest for peace," Bush
said in a September speech
Such ideals now appear to be a hollow mockery in the eyes of
many in the world, in the light of the uprooting of 1.5 million
Iraqi refugees while victorious U.S. forces stood and watched.
"The United States made a terrific blunder and has left a
horrible mess. Now they just wish it would go away," said Harvard
University Iraq scholar Laurie Mylroie, who warned weeks ago that
Saddam would wreak a terrible revenge on Kurds. "Bush's first
blunder was encouraging the revolt and then deciding it didn't want
it to succeed. The second was in not anticipating the humanitarian
consequences of such a policy," she said.
Others believe this may be a somewhat harsh judgment. Daniel
Pipes, an expert on the Arab world who is director of the Foreign
Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia, said few people had
expected Saddam to survive the crushing defeat of his forces in
Kuwait.
(Alan Elsner, Reuter)
PEREZ DE CUELLAR TO LOOK INTO WAR TRIAL FOR SADDAM HUSSEIN
STRASBOURG -- U.N. Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar said he
will study whether Saddam Hussein could be brought to trial on
charges of war crimes and genocide.
Perez de Cuellar Tuesday was presented with the idea of trying
Saddam by Luxembourg Foreign Minister Poos at the request of the
12 EC foreign ministers. "The Secretary-General told me he would
submit the European request to a legal examination and he would
give us his response in the shortest possible time,' Poos said.
"It is an interesting idea. I will consult my legal advisers
to see how we can proceed, Perez de Cuellar said. "Then I will
give the European Community my opinion about the matter."
(Robert Reinheimer, UPI)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-7
BUSH BACKS OFF CALL FOR WAR CRIMES TRIAL OF SADDAM,
SAYS EXILE MIGHT WORK
President Bush Tuesday pointedly declined to endorse a call
by the European Community for a war crimes trial of Saddam Hussein,
instead making a surprise offer that the Iraqi president could live
a "happy life" if he sought asylum in another country.
Since the Gulf War ended, Bush, who has compared Saddam to
Hitler, repeatedly has sought to play down his earlier call for a
war crimes trial. The White House Tuesday refused to say whether
Bush believed Saddam committed war crimes or genocide
"The most important thing
is to get Saddam Hussein out of
there,' Bush said at a news conference. "So if you came to me as
a broker, and you said, 'I can get him out of there, but he'd have
to able to live a happy life forevermore in some third country,
with all kinds of conditions never to go back and brutalize his
people again I might be willing to say, 'Well, as far as our
pressing charges, we'd be willing to get him out of there.' We
want him out of there so badly."
While exile for Saddam is sure to disturb some people, White
House aides said Bush was using the possibility of a war crimes
trial as leverage to remove Saddam from power
"If somebody else wants to go to Baghdad and arrest Saddam
Hussein and try him, that's fine," Secretary Cheney said in a
National Public Radio interview. (Michael Kranish, Boston Globe)
Bush Might Be Willing To Cut Deal To Get Saddam Out of Iraq
"Forevermore"
President Bush said Tuesday he might favor a deal that would
drop a war crimes trial against Saddam Hussein -- assuring him "a
happy life forevermore" in exile -- in return for guarantees that
the Iraqi president would not go home again.
But Bush drew the line on a suggestion by former President
Nixon that the U.S. put out a CIA contract on Saddam. Bush said
such an assassination contract would be "unacceptable."
(Ellen Warren, Knight-Ridder)
IRAN SAYS IRAQI BRIGADE WITHDRAWS AFTER INCURSION
BAKHTARAN, Iran -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that
the main highway linking Baghdad and Tehran reopened Tuesday after
what Iran said was a brief incursion and subsequent withdrawal by
an Iraqi army brigade across the Iran-Iraq border
Observers here suggested the northern border incident at Tilah
Kouh -- still unconfirmed by Iraq -- was a tit-for-tat reprisal for
cross-border relief missions by Iranian helicopters and trucks last
weekend to deliver food and other humanitarian relief to hundreds
of thousands of Kurdish refugees inside Iraq.
Iraq accused Iran Tuesday of sending three groups of
"infiltrators" into Iraq along the Shatt al Arab waterway that
forms the southern border between the two countries, the AP
reported.
(Jonathan Randal, Washington Post, A25)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-8
IRAQ ASKS U.N. PERMISSION TO SELL $1 BILLION IN OIL
U.N. -- Iraq has asked the U.N. Security Council to partially
lift the economic blockade in place since Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
so Baghdad can sell $924.5 billion in oil to buy basic goods needed
by its population.
"We need this to buy things like wheat, rice, cheese, milk and
other basic necessities," said Iraqi Ambassador Abdul al-Anbari,
who made the request Tuesday in a letter to Austria's U.N.
Ambassador
"The situation with regard to food and basic
humanitarian needs in Iraq is currently critical and exceeds the
resources available to the Iraqi government and to international
humanitarian organizations."
(Peter James spielman, AP)
REPORT: U.S. ALLOWED SPARES TO GO
TO JORDAN UNTIL JUST BEFORE WAR
LONDON -- The U.S. allowed military spare parts to be shipped
to Jordan until just before the Gulf War -- despite intelligence
that Jordan was allowing arms into neighboring Iraq, a newspaper
reported Wednesday.
The Financial Times cited unnamed past and present U.S.
government officials as its sources. It said the U.S. shipments
included diesel engine components for armored vehicles and
electronic testing equipment
The paper said the State Department and other U.S. agencies
had also expressed concerns that other Iraqi suppliers in the West
were evading a U.N. trade embargo by "sending arms, spare parts and
dual-use technology -- which can have military as well as civilian
applications -- through Jordan
Senior White House officials
were given a written warning early last December that military
shipments from U.S. companies to Jordan were likely to be passed
on to Iraq. It was delivered to Mr. Robert Gates, the deputy
national security adviser to President Bush. It was only several
weeks later -- after hostilities had begun in the Gulf -- that the
warning was acknowledged. In spite of these warnings, no changes
were made to the way in which the export of military-related
equipment to Jordan from the West was scrutinized."
(AP)
U.N. AGENCY SEEKS IRAQ'S URANIUM
Some May Be Intact Despite Allied Raids
VIENNA -- Iraq's nuclear reactors were destroyed by U.S. bombs
in the Gulf War, but the whereabouts of iraq's cache of nuclear
material remains a mystery that international inspectors hope to
solve in the next few weeks.
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency in
Vienna are negotiating with the Baghdad government to visit the
rubble of Iraq's two research reactors to see if the country's
supply of 27.6 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium is still intact -
- and if it is, to destroy or remove it.
(Marc Fisher, Washington Post, A23)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-9
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS DRESSED DOWN
FOR NOT SUPPORTING GULF WAR
The Kuwaiti ambassador to the U.S. privately admonished
members of the Congressional Black Caucus Tuesday for refusing to
back U.S. intervention in the Persian Gulf.
But the ambassador also agreed to work with the group of
lawmakers to help American minority and female businesses
participate in the $50 billion Kuwaiti rebuilding program
"We're not in a position to punish anyone," Ambassador al-
Sabah said after a closed-door, 90-minute meeting
One source familiar with the meeting said al-Sabah "dressed
down" the caucus, saying its refusal to support Bush was difficult
to explain to his people.
After the meeting, caucus chair Rep. Towns said, "We had a
very frank exchange and we feel very good about it."
(Alexis Moore, Knight-Ridder)
NEW WEST BANK SITE IS SETTLED BY JEWS
REVAVA, West Bank -- Eight Jewish families moved into trailer
homes in a new Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank Tuesday
in an act they said was timed to thwart an effort by Secretary
Baker to initiate Israeli-Arab negotiations.
"It's settlements versus a settlement," said Daniella Weiss,
a leader of the Gush Emunim movement
"We want to continue
building settlements and not go to a peace settlement."
Spokesmen for the government of Prime Minister Shamir
described the new settlement, called Revava, as a "private
initiative." However, as a large force of Israeli soldiers
provided security at the site Tuesday and manned nearby roadblocks,
and settlement organizers said they had coordinated their move with
the army. Moreover, the army dispersed leftist protesters who
sought to prevent preparatory work on the site
Several government officials said they were afraid the
construction would embarrass Shamir because of his past assurances
to the Bush Administration that Israel was not planning to increase
its approximately 150 settlements in the occupied territories.
(Jackson Diehl, Washington Post, A23)
Cabinet-Level Feud Over Settlements Intensifies On Eve of Baker's
Visit
JERUSALEM -- "Stop this man!" Secretary Baker is reported to
have urged Israeli leaders when conversation turned to Ariel
Sharon. But even fellow cabinet members find it hard to stop the
hawkish housing minister who savors sprinkling the occupied lands
with new Jewish settlements
Sharon is leading the drive against Baker's diplomatic
overtures in the region, fearing them too dangerous for the Jewish
state
But officials close to Prime Minister Shamir say Sharon
has no blessing from the premier, not to speak of government
approval, and many moderate members of the Likud Party were
chagrined by the sudden, politically motivated establishment of a
new Israeli settlement in the West Bank this week.
"I don't understand what he is doing," one Likud official
noted Tuesday on condition of anonymity. "It seems his only goal
is to harm Shamir."
(Sergei Shargorodsky, AP)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-10
FAHD: SAUDI ARABIA TO BEEF UP MILITARY IN POST-WAR ERA
CAIRO -- Saudi Arabia's King Fahd said that his country has
decided to strengthen its armed forces in the aftermath of the Gulf
War and to supply its troops with the latest weaponry.
"Saudi Arabia has taken a firm decision to immediately expand
and consolidate the buildup of its armed forces at land, sea and
air by supplying them with the most advanced military and technical
equipment in the world," Fahd said in remarks published Tuesday.
GORBACHEV SAYS HE WILL NOT STRAY FROM PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S.
TOKYO -- Soviet President Gorbachev said Wednesday he has no
intention of straying from the new-found path of partnership with
the United States.
Presidential spokesman Vitaly Ignatenko said Gorbachev told
Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu: "We managed to make a very
important move we call a breakthrough to transfer Soviet-American
relations into a mode of cooperation."
Now that he finally stood on the path of partnership with the
U.S., Gorbachev was quoted as saying, "I have no intention to step
down from this path.
(Reuter)
BUSH WOULD CONSIDER SUMMIT
President Bush said Tuesday he would consider holding a summit
meeting with President Gorbachev even without a treaty in hand to
reduce long-range nuclear weapons.
Bush said he still wants the problems with the CFE
agreement resolved and he wants the START treaty in hand
"I don't want to say that if those two things didn't happen,
I would never sit down with Mr. Gorbachev," Bush told a news
conference
"I think we should keep our focus on having the
summit and having an ability to say, 'Hey, CFE's in good shape,"
and to sign a START agreement, he said.
Administration sources say Bush is pursuing a compromise that
would break a deadlock over a treaty to reduce conventional forces
in Europe. The Administration still insists that the Soviets
reduce their ground forces in Europe to the levels the U.S.
understood they would adhere to when the treaty was signed last
November, the sources say. But the U.S. has offered to permit the
Soviets to keep the troops that have been at the center of the
dispute if retention of those forces is offset by cuts elsewhere,
according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
(Rita Beamish, AP)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-11
START TREATY DOUBTFUL THIS YEAR, CHENEY SAYS
Secretary Cheney Tuesday cast doubt that a historic agreement
on reducing long-range nuclear weapons will be signed this year by
the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
"I don't know whether we're going to get a START treaty this
year, " Cheney said. "We thought we were fairly close on a number
of occasions but we're not there yet."
Cheney repeated a recent White House statement -- viewed by
some as a policy shift -- that a START treaty does not necessarily
have to be signed before President Bush meets with President
Gorbachev. "We would like to have summits on a fairly regular
basis so they become somewhat routine,' Cheney said during a
luncheon with editors and reporters of The Washington Times
[Meanwhile], four Republican senators, [Helms, Hatch, Pressler
and Brown], have written to the director of the U.S. Arms Control
and Disarmament Agency requesting a special report on whether the
proposed START treaty can be verified.
(Rowan Scarborough & Bill Gertz, Washington Times, A3)
BUSH MEETS WITH TIBET'S DALAI LAMA
President Bush, disregarding Chinese objections, held a
private meeting Tuesday in the White House with the Dalai Lama in
a session that marked the first time a U.S. president has met with
the exiled leader of Tibet.
In an interview before the meeting, the Dalai Lama branded
U.S. policy "unequal and unfair" for aiding some nations, such as
Kuwait, while refusing to show as much concern toward Tibet out of
fear of offending China.
"America is the nation for championing liberty. democracy and
freedom. America should stand on those principles in
international relations," said the Tibetan leader.
Bush agreed to meet with the Dalai Lama amid reports from
human rights groups about new arrests of protesting monks in Tibet.
The meeting also may have reflected U.S. government unhappiness
with China over reports that the Chinese have sold missile systems
to Pakistan in violation of pledges made to Washington
There was no public report after the session, but the Dalai
Lama said earlier that he had wanted to tell Bush "the truth" about
the harsh conditions in Tibet. He expressed concern that the
President had heard only what the Chinese wanted him to hear.
(Valeris Strauss, Washington Post, A3)
Bush Meets Dalai Lama, signaling U.S. Concern Over Rights In Tibet
President Bush met Tuesday night with the Dalai Lama -- the
first time an American president has received the exiled Tibetan
religious leader -- in a surprise session that underlined U.S.
displeasure with Chinese suppression of Tibetans.
The White House meeting took place despite repeated Chinese
objections
A senior Administration official said the meeting "reflected
the President's respect for a revered religious figure and
continuing concerns in this country about human rights problems in
China, including in Tibet.
"
The official said that the meeting
also did not signify a change in the Administration's view that
Tibet is part of China.
(Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times, A10)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-12
Bush, Dalai Lama Meet Privately
George Bush opened his home Tuesday to the Dalai Lama,
considered by 6 million followers the spiritual and political
leader of Chinese-controlled TIbet. The low-key meeting, billed
as "private" by the White House and kept hush-hush until the last
minute, surprised and elated the holy man's supporters in
Congress
"I do not want to create any embarrassment. I want to avoid
that, the Dalai Lama said
In meeting the President, he said,
he might discuss "culture, spiritual things, national struggle,
environment, human rights violations, a lot of things, but he made
it clear that he was at Bush's disposal.
(Cathryn Donohoe, Washington Times, A1)
CRITICISM MUTED AS NICARAGUANS VISIT
Chamorro, Warmly Welcomed By Congress, Tells of War's Devastation
Tuesday, a joint session of Congress welcomed Nicaraguan
President Chamorro with a standing ovation, listened politely while
she spoke of the devastation wrought by a. decade of war and let her
depart with warm applause and hugs.
Much of the animosity that accompanied any discussion of
Nicaragua for a decade on Capitol Hill was drained from the debate,
but ill-will still lurks below the surface. Chamorro
has sought
reconciliation with the leftist opposition Sandinista Front, the
bete-noir of the Reagan Administration and congressional
conservatives throughout the 1980s
"I'm not sure things are developing in the way some of her
strongest supporters here would like," said Sen. Dole. "I don't
think we should prejudge anything, but she's not over the hump If
The U.S. has allocated $541 million in aid to Nicaragua, but
the Bush Administration has been accused of being slow to disburse
it. A senior Administration official dismissed this contention
Tuesday as "a myth and a falsehood," and said that with a new
request from President Bush, total aid to Nicaragua could reach
$750 million.
The official also rejected the idea that the Sandinista
presence had in any way weakened the Chamorro government: "If you
go back a year ago
predictions
were that the Sandinistas
would never turn over power. And yet not only has she taken power,
but every month that goes by her government is stronger."
(Guy Gugliotta, Washington Post, A14)
Latin Leader Calls For Help
Nicaraguan President Chamorro asked Congress Tuesday for a 10-
year commitment of foreign aid to match the destruction wrought by
a decade of Marxist rule and a U.S.-funded civil war.
"We need steadfast financial assistance from the United States
throughout this entire decade to reconstruct our economy, " Chamorro
said in a 35-minute address to a sparsely attended joint session
of Congress.
A senior White House adviser said Chamorro would receive
steady funding as long as President Bush remains in office but
offered little hope the figures would rise much above the $200
million requested in fiscal year 1992.
(Major Garrett & Paul Bedard, Washington Times, A1)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-13
Economic Agenda Tops Bush, Chamorro Meeting
Nicaraguan President Chamorro looked to President Bush on
Wednesday to promote more international assistance to help the
Central American nation avert further economic hardship.
Chamorro was to discuss Nicaragua's inflation, labor unrest
and efforts to ease that country's $350 million debt to
international credit institutions.
A senior Administration official said Bush already has taken
steps to encourage aid for Nicaragua from Japan and is seeking
additional assistance from the World Bank, IMF and Germany. In
addition, the Administration has asked for $300 million in foreign
assistance for Nicaragua in the 1992 fiscal year
"We are dispensing aid faster than ever before," the official
said. The official, who requested anonymity, said, "We are
optimistic about Nicaragua" and cautioned against underestimating
Chamorro's leadership role. "We have no doubt Nicaraguan democracy
is here to stay," he said.
(Helen Thomas, UPI)
ROMANIAN LEADER SAYS HUMAN RIGHTS WOES SHOULD NOT BLOCK AID
Romania's clouded record on human rights should not prevent
U.S. aid from flowing to help the struggling nation's people as
they emerge from years of communist rule, Romanian Prime Minister
Petre Roman said.
"After so many years of pains, of suffering, of hopes linked
with the West, I think it's not fair to stop the favorable
movement," Roman told Reuters in an interview Tuesday.
ON a tour of Washington Roman met with members of the Bush
Administration, including Secretary Baker, Secretary mosbacher and
Secretary Brady. Roman said his meetings with these officials were
an opportunity to plead Romania's case for U.S. aid despite
American concerns over human rights abuses.
(Deborah Zabarenko, Reuter)
JAPAN FACES U.S. CURBS ON PROJECT BIDS
Bush Administration trade officials have concluded that
Japanese construction firms should be barred from some U.S.
government projects in retaliation for Japan's refusal to grant
broader access to American firms seeking public works contracts
there, sources said Tuesday.
Japan can still avert the retaliatory measures by reaching a
deal with U.S. negotiators before the completion of lengthy
notification procedures required under U.S. trade law. At least
one more session of U.S.-Japan talks on the construction problem
is also expected, a U.S. official said Tuesday
American officials are pressing Japan to end its ban on rice
imports. Negotiations also are about to resume in Tokyo aimed at
settling long-standing American grievances over access to Japan's
market for semiconductors. U.S. officials want assurances that
American companies could claim no less than 20 percent of the
market.
(John Burgess, Washington Post, A1)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-14
BRADY WARNS OTHER NATIONS NOT TO RAISE INTEREST RATES
LONDON -- Secretary Brady is warning other industrial nations
that they could choke economic recovery by raising interest rates.
Brady, backed by finance ministers from Britain and France,
has made it clear that the pressure will be on Germany and Japan
to lower interest rates when the ministers from the Group of Seven
industrial nations meet in Washington late next week
Brady said higher interest rates could restrict credit at the
very moment when it needs to be expanded
"I see them (high
rates) as a plug in the arterial system of world growth, " Brady
told reporters after an informal meeting of finance ministers from
the G-7 nations.
(R.C. Longworth, Chicago Tribune)
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NATIONAL NEWS
STRIKE SET AFTER FREIGHT RAILROADS, UNIONS MISS MIDNIGHT DEADLINE
A coast-to-coast rail strike was set for Wednesday morning
after last-ditch contract talks between freight lines and their
unions broke off Tuesday night.
At least two of the largest unions involved were asked to
start manning picket lines at 7 a.m. local time.
"We do not apologize to anyone for what we have to do," Mac
Fleming, president of the 55, ,000-member Brotherhood of Maintenance
of Way Employees, said after the midnight bargaining deadline
expired
"If anyone should give an apology, it should be" the
railroads, Fleming said at an early morning news conference
Fleming said he wants Congress "to protect our right to
strike," and said, "In all probability we will be forced to
exercise that right later this morning." Unions would rather
negotiate a settlement with the railroads but if the lawmakers
legislate a new contract, "We cannot ignore Congress."
Fleming said he had ordered his workers to go out on strike
at approximately 7 a.m. at their work places. Sources who declined
to be identified said the United Transportation Union had sent
similar orders to its 70,000 members.
(Karen Ball, AP)
Union Leader Says Freight Rail Strike To Begin
Fleming said his union would go out at 7 a.m. and that
other unions, though possibly not all, would strike at that time.
There had been reports that some unions would set up picket lines
beginning at midnight, but the Association of American Railroads
said it had not yet received any reports of walkouts.
(Sue Kirchhoff, Reuter)
CONGRESS VOWS TO ACT SWIFTLY TO END ANY U.S. RAIL STRIKE
Congressional leaders as well as negotiators for railroad
unions and management were working late into the night Tuesday
trying to avoid a strike
Carmakers told the Bush Administration they would have to
start laying off workers in one or two days if there was a strike.
Other industries have started cutting shipments in anticipation of
a shutdown
"If we can get a bill on the President's desk tomorrow
[Wednesday], the next day, the day after that, I think that would
be quick action, said Rep. Gephardt.
He said the legislation might reconvene a process to resolve
outstanding issues, but declined to be more specific
Unions want Congress and the Administration to stay out of the
dispute and allow the strike to run its course. Secretary Skinner
said that despite the differences he hoped legislation would be
enacted quickly.
"I'm not ready to concede that the members of Congress don't
understand the economic impact of this strike on the economy, and
I'm not ready to concede that we can't get a bipartisan support for
a settlement," Skinner said.
(Sue Kirchhoff, Reuter)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-16
WHITE HOUSE EFFORT TO HALT JOB BIAS TALKS SEEN
Civil rights advocates accused the White House Tuesday of
trying to scuttle negotiations between big business and civil
rights groups over a compromise bill to combat job discrimination
against minorities and women.
The White House, however, denied that it wants to halt the
private discussions between leading members of the Business
Roundtable and organizations in the Leadership Conference on Civil
Rights
Steve Gutow, executive director of the National Jewish
Democratic Council, charged that Chief of Staff Sununu and White
House counsel Boyden Gray were trying to undermine the
negotiations, calling the White House intervention an "outrage.'
Meantime, the National Federation of Independent Business,
which represents 500,000 smaller firms, reaffirmed its opposition
to the bill, H.R. 1, which it said would compel "quotas, jury
trials and excessive monetary damages." The organization said in
a letter to Bush that such provisions would be "devastating" to
small business
In another development, a civil rights advocate reported that
progress was made in last week's discussions with the Business
Roundtable but cautioned that a major issue -- monetary damages in
cases of intentional discrimination -- had not yet been raised.
(William Eaton, Los Angeles Times, A15)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Battle over Passage Of Civil-Rights Bill Divides
Many Congressional Democrats," by Jeffrey Birnbaum, appears in The
Wall Street Journal, page A16.
GROUP RIPS BUSH FOR FANNING 'FLAMES OF RACIAL INTOLERANCE'
President Bush has "fanned the flames of racial intolerance"
and heightened racial tensions through his veto of the civil rights
bill and other policies, a group of forcer federal civil rights
officials contended today.
The Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights said in a report that
Bush's actions have not matched his rhetoric in support of civil
rights.
It charged Bush and his Administration have made irresponsible
political use of the issue of racial quotas in hiring and
promotions, exploiting white resentment toward minorities and women
for partisan advantage
"The Administration's rhetoric in opposing the [Civil Rights]
bill not only mischaracterized the legislation, but has also
fanned the flames of racial intolerance and division," the
commission said. "In short, the Bush Administration has failed its
first critical test on civil rights."
(William Welch, AP)
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-17
Bush Administration Faulted On Civil Rights Actions
While noting some signs of progress, the Bush Administration
has, for the most part, continued the policies of the Reagan years
that "constricted opportunities and curtailed remedies," an
independent monitoring group said Wednesday.
"After two years, it seems clear that dealing effectively with
intergroup tensions has not been a first priority for the Executive
Branch or for the nation and that opportunities to set the nation
on a course toward progress and reconciliation have been lost,"
said the report, "Lost Opportunities: The Civil Rights Record of
The Bush Administration Mid-Term. "
But the report praised the enactment of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, which Bush signed, and said Bush "has spoken
forcefully about equality and opportunity and has backed his
statements with several appointments to the Cabinet and subcabinet
of highly qualified women and minorities."
"Moreover, in selected areas of civil rights, enforcement has
improved," the report said, noting especially the Administration's
actions under the Voting Rights Act and its efforts under the Fair
Housing Act.
(for 10 a.m. release, David Anderson, UPI)
NO NEW FEDERAL FUNDING SEEN TO COMBAT CHILD ABUSE
The Bush Administration intends to call attention to the
tragedy of child abuse and neglect through a series of high-
profile events but it will not propose funding any new programs to
combat the problem, according to a draft of the planned initiative.
Secretary Sullivan "wishes to make the issue of child abuse
and neglect a very high priority of his tenure," states the
initiative, expected to be unveiled by the White House later this
month. A copy of the draft was obtained by The Los Angeles Times.
He will do so through speeches, appearances and meetings and
by attempting to influence activity at the state and local levels
and by the private sector, according to the document
But the initiative does not propose any new resources or
programs to address what a federal report issued last June called
"a national emergency. "
Rep. Schroeder, who chairs the House Select Committee on
Children, Youth and Families, said that she had not seen the
Administration initiative, but said more resources are needed.
"They say the right words, but words don't provide any real comfort
to a child who is being abused," Schroeder said. "You don't need
to convince people that child abuse is bad."
(Marlene Cimons, Los Angeles Times, A12)
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U.S. HEALTH COSTS OUT OF CONTROL, OFFICIAL SAYS
The White House budget director complained that health care
costs are spiraling out of control, while a new study showed that
34 million Americans, 16 percent of the population under the age
of 65, have no health insurance.
Budget Director Darman told the Senate Finance Committee the
cost of health care was rising so fast it threatened to "take over"
the economy. "Total public and private health spending is on a
growth path that would take over the gross national product -- if
that were not a practical impossibility," Darman said
But while U.S. businesses and government officials
complained the Employee Benefit Research Institute said the
percentage of Americans under the age of 65 who have no access to
private or public health care insurance rose to about 16 percent
in 1989 from about 12 percent in 1978
Nearly 30 percent are
children and more than half are working adults, the study said.
(Donna Smith, Reuter)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Hill Panel Hears Health Cost Woes," by J. Jennings
Moss, appears in The Washington Times, page A6.
HOUSE READY TO REJECT 1992 BUSH BUDGET, OK DEMOCRATIC PLAN
A divided House is ready to reject President Bush's $1.45
trillion 1992 budget and adopt a Democratic alternative that its
authors say is kinder and gentler to the elderly.
But across the Capitol, the Democratic chairman of the Senate
Budget Committee is struggling to find a majority to support his
proposed spending plan for next year.
The House planned votes today on the Bush and Democratic
budgets
Rep. Gray said of Bush: "He wants to cut pennies from
insulin prescriptions, and chase senior citizens out of hospital
beds early, so Donald Trump gets a few million more when he finally
sells his yacht. "
But with threats of solid Republican opposition and some
Democrats considering withholding support as well, it was unclear
whether Sen. Sasser's plan would be approved.
(Alan Fram, AP)
WHITE HOUSE NERVOUS ABOUT INSURANCE FUND PLAN
White House officials fear political damage from the Treasury
Department's plan to borrow as much as $70 billion to replenish the
fund that insures bank deposits, a banking industry source said
Tuesday. The officials also question the wisdom of borrowing $25
of the $70 billion from the Federal Reserve, said the source, who
spoke on condition of anonymity.
The source's comments followed a report in Tuesday's editions
of the Los Angeles Times that said unidentified senior White House
officials were backing away from the plan and seeking to develop
possible substitutes
Lawmakers question whether the banking industry will be able
to be repay the borrowing without sinking further. They point out
that if banks can't repay the loan, it will amount to a taxpayer
bailout
"I think the $70 billion number has caused the foundations to
shake. The White House is asking, 'How much money do we actually
need?'" the banking industry source said.
(Dave Skidmore, AP)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-19
WEAK ECONOMIC DATA SUGGEST MORE SEVERE RECESSION
Government reports showing the ailing home construction
industry and sagging industrial sector weakening further last month
suggest a deeper and possibly longer U.S. recession than has been
widely expected, some economists said.
The Commerce Department Tuesday reported a 9.3 percent drop
in construction starts on homes and apartment buildings in March,
following a 17.2 percent jump in February.
At the same time, the Federal Reserve Board said the total
output of U.S. factories, mines and public utilities declined for
the sixth consecutive month in March, slipping 0.3 percent to its
lowest level since June 1988. "Today's figures suggest that the
recession will not be shorter and shallower than the average of
postwar recessions," said economist Richard Rahn of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
"Even with lower inflation and interest
rates, the recovery should not get under way until the summer,"
said economist Gordon Richards of the National Association of
Manufacturers.
(Peter Szekely, Reuter)
March Housing Drop Seen Disappointing, Implies Longer Recession
CHICAGO -- The [9.3 percent] decline in March housing starts
is disappointing news for the economy and implies a longer
recession, analysts said
The housing market "is another engine in the economy that is
continuing to just putter along, said Kevin Flanagan, an analyst
at Dean Witter Reynolds in new York. Flanagan added that without
support from the housing arena, it would be hard for the economy
to bounce back
"We had hoped the worst was behind us," said David Wyss, an
economist at Data Resources Inc. But the Commerce Department
report indicated that the overall economy "may stay in a recession
longer than we thought."
(Mark Kollar, Knight-Ridder)
Analysts Say Recession Continues As Industrial Output Falls
The [0.3 percent] decline in U.S. industrial output in March
indicates the recession continued in the last month of the first
quarter and that GNP will be down again, analysts said Tuesday
"It's pretty hard to get a very good GNP reading if production
is so weak,' said William Dudley of Goldman Sachs. Dudley said he
could see GNP falling by as much as 4 percent in the first quarter
given the production decline
However, Dudley and other economists said production could be
near its bottom.
(Jon Hilsenrath, Knight-Ridder)
Citicorp Chief: Don't Expect A 'Robust Recovery'
The head of the USA's largest bank doesn't expect a turnaround
in the U.S. economy this year, a view shared by his industry
colleagues. "We are running our business on the assumption that
the next years will be difficult," Citicorp Chairman John reed told
his company's shareholders Tuesday
Many economists outside the banking industry are calling for
a rebound to begin sometime this summer. Merrill Lynch senior
economist Bruce Steinberg sees a subdued recovery occurring around
Labor Day.
(Jim McTague, USA Today, 1B)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-20
EFFECTIVENESS OF PATRIOT MISSILE QUESTIONED
The Patriot missile system, repeatedly proclaimed a hero of
the Gulf War, may not have been as effective as it once seemed,
according to testimony Tuesday before the House Armed Services
Committee
The Patriot may have created as much damage as it prevented
while intercepting Scud missiles over Israeli residential
neighborhoods, said MIT Prof. Theodore Postol, an engineer and
physicist.
In a revisionist history of events
Postol testified that
many if not most of the Patriot missiles fired apparently failed
to destroy the Scud's explosive warheads or otherwise render the
missiles harmless. While the exact number of warhead intercepts
is classified, U.S. officials acknowledged that fewer than half of
the Patriots evidently struck Scud warheads over Israel
"I understand that's an upsetting conclusion, but it's
possible,' Postol said of his theory that the Patriot launches
either may not have materially affected the net level of damage
caused by the Scuds or may have increased it
Neither the Army
nor
Raytheon
Co
contradicted the
information presented by Postol. They stressed instead a mutual
conviction that striking an incoming missile equipped with an
explosive warhead is always better than allowing it to proceed
unimpeded toward a civilian target.
(R. Jeffrey Smith, Washington Post, A27)
'Star Wars' Gets A Boost From Experts
Weapons specialists told a House committee Tuesday that the
Patriot missile's performance in the Gulf War justified more
spending on SDI. But they disagreed on how that money should be
spent
Albert Carnesale, a professor at Harvard University, said he
had no problems "on principle" with defending the U.S., but stated,
"I don't know how to do it. I have not yet seen the system that
makes sense
Surely the money would be better spent on highway
safety." However, he said the "perceived success" of Patriot is
giving a "political push" to all kinds of missile-defense programs.
He said that he would favor spending more money on "upgrades to
Patriot."
(Fred Kaplan, Boston Globe)
NASA OFFICIALS LEFT OUT BILLIONS IN SPACE STATION PLAN
NASA's top officials conceded under Senate questioning Tuesday
that their plan to trim the cost of a proposed space station
neglects billions of dollars in "add-ons" that will be needed.
"I have trouble with this," said Sen. Gore, chairman of the
subcommittee on space. "We've had the experience in the past of
being surprised by a demand from NASA for more money to accomplish
the same thing that we though could be funded by lower amounts."
William Lenoir, head of space flight for the agency, conceded
that the $30 billion price tag NASA put on the space station only
last month did not include such items as $1.5 billion to $2 billion
for building an emergency crew return vehicle
NASA science
head Lennard Fisk, said the estimate did not include the $500
million to $1 billion cost of a centrifuge that will be added to
the station once it is permanently manned. (Harry Rosenthal, AP)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-21
BUSH ADMINISTRATION PUSHES CONGRESS TO FUND SUPER COLLIDOR
The Bush Administration leaned on Congress Tuesday to give the
Superconducting Super Collidor another $534 million or face delays,
overruns or even a second-place finish in the scientific race it's
supposed to win for the U.D.
"Other nations are watching," Deputy Energy Secretary Moore
warned the Senate subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
"Every day of delay costs $1 million
We're at a critical
point.
Moore and Allan Bromley, the President's science adviser, were
not on the defensive at the subcommittee's first hearing this year
on the collidor
They said similar machines already operating
in Europe might beat the collidor to the discoveries it is designed
to make.
(Anne Reifenberg, Dallas Morning News)
NEA's HEAD LAWYER RESIGNS
white House May Press For Conservative Successor
The top lawyer for the National Endowment for the Arts has
resigned, possibly setting up a confrontation with senior White
House officials, who are expected to try to place a conservative
in the position.
The resignation of Julianne Ross Davis, NEA general counsel
since January 1990, was disclosed in an April 12 memorandum signed
by NEA Chairman Frohnmayer
Frohnmayer also disclosed the
resignation of Cindy Rand, deputy chairman for management
Sources familiar with the situation said that Chief of Staff
Sununu was expected to press Frohnmayer to accept a lawyer with
strong conservative credentials to take over Davis's duties
Separately, the White House Tuesday nominated Louise McClure,
wife of former Sen. McClure, for membership on the NEA's policy-
making National Council on the Arts. She has no previous arts
experience.
(Allan Parachini, Washington Post, C3)
IN BUSH WHITE HOUSE, POLITICS IS A NO-NO
Democrats talk and search anxiously for a formidable candidate
to oppose President Bush next year, but around the White House the
big "P" word -- politics -- is rarely spoken.
Officially, Bush is not a candidate for re-election for a
second term and party insiders say he may hold off a formal
announcement until early next year.
Republican officials say there are regular weekly meetings of
Bush's political advisers, led by RNC Chairman Yeutter and Chief
of Staff Sununu, but the sessions are hush-hush, no publicity. For
the record, they don't do any political planning for the 1992
election campaign, according to sources
"Do we talk about '92? Sometimes, of course," a senior White
House official said. "But no one is making any decisions because
right now the best politics is no politics."
"George Bush is the most popular president in history at this
point in time," the insider said. "There's no reason for him to
do anything but be a good president."
(Michael Posner, Reuter)
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JACKSON FEUDS WITH DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
A group of moderate-to-conservative Democrats has barred Jesse
Jackson from addressing its convention next month, prompting
Jackson Tuesday to challenge prominent members of the group, the
Democratic Leadership Council, to state publicly whether they
support his exclusion
"The slight is to a person who beat the people who they are
inviting, so it is not a light slight. It is a heavy slight,' said
one person close to Jackson
A party activist said the council believes it is "good
politics" to fight with civil rights activists
"It's a phony
fight. At best, their position is sound-bite demagoguery. At
worst it is old-style, theoretical racism."
(Michael Frisby, Boston Globe)
HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP GRAY WON'T SEEK SENATE SEAT
House Majority Whip William Gray says he won't run for the
Senate seat left open by the death of Sen. John Heinz.
"I am not actively seeking it, and I would not resign as a
member of Congress and majority whip to become a freshman senator, If
Gray said Tuesday morning on Fox Morning News. (Jeff Barker, AP)
JUSTICES LIMIT APPEALS BY PRISONERS
The Supreme Court Tuesday severely curtailed the ability of
state prisoners to go to federal court with claims that their
constitutional rights were violated.
The court's conservative majority, emphasizing the need to
stop repeated appeals that have "undermined the integrity" of the
judicial process, adopted a new standard that will limit most state
prisoners to a single round of federal court review after
exhausting their state court appeals.
The 6 to 3 ruling
is likely to speed the pace of executions.
(Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, A1)
STUDY LINKS CANCER, POVERTY
Poverty, with its deleterious effects on education and
lifestyle, is the major reason why American blacks have higher
cancer rates than American whites, according to a new government
study that examines the impact of socioeconomic factors on the
disease. So powerful is the impact of poverty, according to the
study, that if differences in income, education and living
conditions could be eliminated, the pattern would be reversed:
blacks would have a lower overall cancer rate than whites
The study's message is that programs to reduce cancer should
be targeted primarily at poor people rather than specific racial
or ethnic groups, said Harold Freeman, director of surgery at New
York's Harlem Hospital, who wrote an editorial accompanying the
study.
(Susan Okie, Washington Post, a1)
EDITOR'S NOTE: "For The Education Plan, A Rare Rosy Forecast," by
Adam Clymer, appears in The New York times, page A19.
"Scientist Fighting A Dismissal By U.S. Gets Surprise Support," by
William Broad, appears in The New York Times, page A15.
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NETWORK NEWS
Tuesday evening, April 16
IRAQI REFUGEES
ABC's Peter Jennings: President Bush said just a short time ago
he wants to do more for the Kurdish refugees. The President told
a White House news conference that Kurdish refugees along the
frontier with Turkey and Iran -- especially Turkey -- will be
encouraged to come down from mountainous areas to encampments which
the U.S. military will establish in northern Iraq. The U.S.
military, along with the French and the British, will guarantee
their security. The President emphasized it will be on a temporary
basis. This way, the President said the Kurds can get relief in
an organized way. The President was asked at the news conference
if he felt at all guilty for having encouraged the Kurds to revolt
against Saddam Hussein and then not moving quickly enough to help
them when the rebellion failed.
(President Bush: "Are you asking if I foresaw the size of the
Kurdish refugee problem? The answer is no, I did not. But do I
think that the United States should bear guilt because of
suggesting that the Iraqi people take matters into their own hands,
with the implication being given by some that the United States
would be there to support them militarily? That was not true. We
never implied that. Do I think the answer is now for Saddam
Hussein to be kicked out? Absolutely. Because there will not be
-- may I finish please -- there will not be normalized relations
with the United States -- and I think this is true for most
coalition partners -- until Saddam Hussein is out of there.")
So the President catches up with international opinion to some
extent by appearing now to want to do a good deal more for the
Kurdish refugees than the White House has done so far. But there
may also be some changes here in policy. Tell us where you think
you see the changes are.
ABC's Brit Hume: As a measure of how difficult this problem has
been to catch up with, just on Friday Secretary Cheney was saying
that he did not anticipate any American combat forces would be used
in this refugee effort. Today, however, of course, you had the
President describing the establishment by the U.S. military of
encampments which the U.S. military would then safeguard in terms
of protecting the people in them. So that obviously is a change
there. The hope, of course, is in confidence expressed by the
President that Saddam Hussein won't attack them. But of course
there's no way of being sure of that.
Jennings: Is it the case that in the White House they have been
as much moved by the pictures of the Kurdish refugees as the rest
of us?
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Hume: I think that no one could see those pictures of the Kurdish
refugees and not be moved by them. And I think also the President
has found himself, having set a rather high standard of
preparedness and being on top of things during the conduct of the
whole Gulf War, unprepared for this, not anticipating it, and with
nothing in place or planned to respond to it. And what you're
seeing now is this policy evolving and this effort being mounted
on the fly to try to catch up with the problem.
Jennings: This is only an announcement made by the President just
a short while ago, so the details are just beginning to emerge.
Tell us about the military involvement and what specifics you know
already about who might be involved.
ABC's Bob Zelnick: The Pentagon does not expect to have a very
heavy military presence in this. Most of the security is going to
be provided by A-10s, by F-16s, tactical fighters, flying patrols,
some helicopter gunships. The only ground commitment at this time
is a single battalion of armed cavalry unit, 750 personnel, out of
Nuremberg, Germany. Again, they describe it mainly as a logistical
move designed to get the refugees to a place where they can be
supplied on the massive scale that's planned.
Jennings reports that the President did not tell Saddam Hussein's
government in advance what he was going to do. He heard it the
same time everybody else did. And he has warned him that he and
his forces are not to get involved in any way, shape or form.
Much of the help reaching the refugees along the border with
Turkey has been coming in by air, and even that proved difficult
today. Bad weather grounded many of the relief helicopters.
Iran's needs may be even greater than Turkey's. Relief
agencies had expected that 35,000 to 50,000 refugees would cross
into Iran from Iraq, but the real number is closer to a million,
with several hundred thousand more on the way.
ABC's Charles Glass reports that Iran, which has already received
more Kurds than any other country, cannot cope with the refugees
already here, let alone those who are arriving every day. Iranians
complain that they have twice as many refugees as in Turkey but are
receiving less than half the assistance. On the other side, many
people are complaining that Iranian red tape and bureaucracy are
making it virtually impossible for most of the assistance to reach
border areas. Many of these Kurds who blamed the U.S. for allowing
Saddam to crush their revolt last month now blame the U.S. for
refusing to help them because they came to Iran and not to Turkey.
(ABC-Lead)
NBC's Tom Brokaw: President Bush, who was inexplicably slow off
the mark in helping the Kurdish refugees, now is moving on several
fronts, including sending American troops into northern Iraq to
speed up the relief efforts. They'll be sent from Turkey on a
rotating basis and their assignment will be strictly humanitarian.
The President made the announcement at a news conference this
evening.
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NBC's John Cochran: The President's aides hope this new initiative
will put a stop to charges that his help for the Kurds has been too
little too late.
[TV COVERAGE of President Bush with senators in the Cabinet Room.]
Meeting with senators, Bush said he has been working the phones
today coordinating with other allied leaders a new plan -- a plan
to escort Kurdish refugees from the mountains along Iraq's northern
border back into Iraq where the land is flatter and more hospitable
-- as long as Saddam Hussein does not interfere.
(President Bush: "I have directed the U.S. military to begin
immediately to establish several encampments in northern Iraq where
relief supplies for these refugees will be made available in large
quantities and distributed in an orderly way. I can well
appreciate that many Kurds have good reason to fear for their
safety if they return to Iraq. And let me reassure them that
adequate security will be provided at these temporary sites.")
The President was asked whether he agreed with his wife Barbara,
who suggested yesterday that Saddam Hussein be tried for war crimes
and hanged.
(President Bush: "I seldom differ with my wife, and I don't know
that I differ with her here. I'll tell you what's the most
important thing, however, and that is to get Saddam Hussein out of
there. So if you came to me as a broker, and you said, 'I can get
him out of there, but he'd have to be able to live a happy life
forever more in some third country -- with all kinds of conditions
never to go back and brutalize his people again,' I'd have to think
about it, but I might be willing to say, well, as far as our
pressing charges, we'd be willing to get him out.")
And back on the subject of the Kurdish refugees, the President said
that although the U.S. will provide protection to refugees north
of the 36th parallel, the U.S. will not provide protection to
Kurdish guerrillas who continue to fight against Saddam Hussein.
(NBC-Lead)
CBS's Dan Rather: President Bush tonight announced an adjustment
in his policy toward the ravaged Kurdish refugees. The President
says U.S. troops now will move into northern Iraq and set up a few
encampments to deliver aid to Kurdish refugees. The President
insists that American forces will stay out of any fighting between
the Kurdish rebels and Saddam Hussein.
CBS's Susan Spencer: The same president who at times has been so
very defensive about whether or not the U.S. was doing enough to
help the Kurds tonight abruptly switched signals and announced that
the U.S. will do more -- much, much more, in fact. He outlined a
massive relief operation inside northern Iraq.
(President Bush: "I have directed the U.S. military to begin
immediately to establish several encampments in northern Iraq where
relief supplies for these refugees will be made available in large
quantities and distributed in an orderly way.")
The operation will involve medical teams, logistical support,
combat air patrol. The President said the U.S. will protect the
security of these Kurds in these encampments, but he doesn't see
this as a long-term proposition.
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Spencer continues:
(President Bush: "The United States is not going to intervene
militarily in Iraq's internal affairs and risk being thrown into
a Vietnam-style quagmire. This remains the case. Nor will we
become an occupying power with U.S. troops patrolling the streets
of Baghdad. We intend to turn over the administration of and
security for these sites as soon as possible to the United
Nations.")
Before his announcement, Mr. Bush had consulted with the leaders
of France, Germany, Britain and Turkey. Whatever fears he may have
about becoming mired in Iraq apparently were overcome by the simple
fact that up to 1,000 people are dying every single day.
Rather: Did the President say anything new about possibly getting
Saddam Hussein out of power?
Spencer: He once again confirmed that he does in fact believe that
Saddam Hussein is guilty of war crimes. He didn't go along with
former President Nixon's idea of taking a contract out on him.
However, he did say, for the first time I believe, that he is now
willing to consider giving Saddam Hussein safe passage to a third
country if that would only get him out of Iraq.
(CBS-Lead)
ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS
Jennings: From Israel, a message for Secretary Baker, who is
returning there on Thursday to try to keep the momentum going for
an Arab-Israeli peace conference. Today's message was not from the
Shamir government itself, but from some of its supporters who want
to make sure that every piece of land now in Israeli hands stays
in Israeli hands.
ABC's Dean Reynolds reports that the Brevava [phonetic] Jewish
settlement was erected overnight to beat any court ruling and to
send a message to Washington. The settlers here freely acknowledge
that they hurried their homes into place as a pointed act of
defiance, against the wishes of the American Administration.
Sheriline and Uri Tibauks [phonetic] said they wanted Secretary
Baker to take notice.
(Sheriline: "We're showing him that Israeli life is going on all
the time with building and continuing to live in every part of
Israel.")
Brevava is part of a major new effort to increase the Jewish
occupation in the occupied territories. Critics here say the
Shamir government is using settlements to ward off American
pressure to trade occupied land for peace.
(Dedi Zucker, Knesset member: "Brevava is a symbol that two days
before Baker's coming here, we'll show them who's the real boss.")
The Americans may call Brevava another obstacle to peace, but the
Israelis are showing once again that talk is cheap.
(ABC-2)
NBC's Martin Fletcher reports that in London, Prime Minister Shamir
insisted he didn't know why all the fuss about settlements.
(Shamir: "It is not relevant to the political process, to the
peace process. It will not change anything.")
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Fletcher continues: That's the public line. But the government's
hope is that the surge in Jewish housing on the West Bank will
change everything -- make it impossible ever to give up the land.
Shamir finds himself caught in the middle. He wants more
settlements, but also wants to keep the peace process alive. His
answer: Talk quiet, built fast. Even Prime Minister Shamir is
said to be furious at the timing of this latest settlement.
Officials here say it's a deliberate attempt by Israel's right wing
to derail the peace process before it's really even got off the
ground.
(NBC-2)
DALI LAMA MEETING
Brokaw: At the White House today, the first-ever meeting between
President Bush and the Dali Lama, who has been leading a worldwide
campaign for the human rights of six million Tibetans now living
under Chinese rule. The Chinese leadership is critical of the Dali
Lama's role, so tonight's meeting with the Dali Lama reportedly is
a signal from President Bush that he's unhappy with several of
Beijing's current policies, including arms sales.
(NBC-9)
RAIL STRIKE
ABC's Stephen Aug reports that about 80,000 commuters are expected
to be the first to feel the effects of a railroad strike, which is
likely to begin at midnight tonight. The major impact is on
freight.
(Secretary Skinner: "We've got a very, very precarious economy
right now that's just on its way coming back, and we cannot afford
to have that recovery interrupted by an unnecessary strike.")
If history is any guide, Congress will intervene, force both sides
into a settlement and the strike could be over in a few days. But
not before the economy and commuters' lives have been disrupted.
(ABC-5)
NBC's Robert Hager reports that Secretary Skinner met with
congressional leaders to urge quick passage tomorrow of a
resolution ordering an end to the strike.
(Skinner: "What we've got to do is make sure that this country and
the economy of this country is not destroyed or set back
significantly by inaction by the Administration or Congress. I can
assure you I'm not being inactive and neither is the President.")
But Congress is more likely to take a few days. Rep. Dingel will
convene his House Commerce Committee in the morning.
(Rep. Dingel: "Even in the Soviet Union it is now recognized that
labor has the right to strike.")
A strike of a few days wouldn't be too disruptive, but by this
weekend, auto plants in particular would be hurting and might have
to consider layoffs.
(NBC-3, CBS-2)
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Rather says the government wants to put tons of hazardous waste in
a huge underground dump in New Mexico. Congress heard testimony
today about the safety of this new plan.
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- B-6
CBS's Bob Faw reports that the government says it can bury nuclear
waste safely here for thousands of years, but critics say the
project courts disaster. About the only ones who share the
government's enthusiasm is the government. It is certainly not the
oversight groups which have to give their OK before any nuclear
waste arrives. After months of haggling, New Mexico still is
months away from deciding which state roads can be used for nuclear
waste shipments. Critics fear it's so wet underground, radioactive
materials could eventually seep into drinking water. And even the
government concedes that these rooms, which are supposed to
collapse and smother waste, as crumbling three times faster than
government experts predicted. When the Department of Energy,
frustrated by years of delay, skirted Congress and made an end run
to get title to the land, Congress cried foul.
(Rep. Richardson: "That was a horrendous decision. Their main
objective, in my judgment, was to try not to comply with safety
standards that they've been missing for a long time.")
Convinced the project will work, government planners believe
project critics are grasping at straws. The fact is that the first
site here, which the government said would work, had to be
abandoned because it started filling up with brine, and a second
site had to be shifted when scientists, to their surprise, found
it was far too close to a briny reservoir, all of which makes
critics wonder how a government which couldn't get it right the
first two times can be so certain it's right now.
(CBS-6)
POLISH STOCK EXCHANGE
Brokaw says that in what used to be Warsaw's Communist Party
headquarters, a Polish stock exchange opened. There were far more
guests than there were brokers. Stocks in only five companies were
traded. The volume today, well, hardly any.
(NBC-5)
ECONOMY
Jennings: Industrial production is down again by 0.3 percent in
March, and that's the sixth decline in a row. And housing starts
dropped more than 9 percent in February. Analysts say one of the
reasons was an unusually rainy month in California, which accounts
for 15 percent of all new homes.
(ABC-6)
BREAST IMPLANTS
Jennings says ABC News has learned that the FDA will announce this
week that the most popular type of breast implant, one used in 25
percent of all the operations, presents women with an unacceptably
high risk of cancer.
(ABC-3)
NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Brokaw: It is National Education Week, and today's lesson: older
Americans finding ways to help educate younger Americans.
(President Bush reading to a group of children: "He grew and he
grew and he grew -- Look at the size of this guy now.
Children in unison: "Whoa!
President Bush: "See that?")
A lesson not lost on this 66-year-old reading to first- and second-
graders at the White House today.
(NBC-6)
-end of B-section-
EDITORIALS/COLUMNISTS
IRAQ/REFUGEES
At Last, Mr. Bush Sees The Kurds -- "Having finally recognized that
the plight of the Kurds and other Iraqi refugees is a great human
tragedy and perhaps, for him, a political liability, President Bush
is acting to help them
But much more must be done
Mr.
Bush needs to catch up with other leaders -- notably Prime Minister
Major -- who have taken the lead in trying to save the refugees.
The President impressed the world by organizing the coalition
against the dictator of Iraq and directing the billion-dollar-a-
day war that drove him from Kuwait. Surely Mr. Bush can marshal
the technical and logistical support to alleviate the misery of the
Kurds
Mr. Bush was right in deciding against sending U.S.
forces to intervene in the Iraqi civil war, and in resisting the
creation of a permanent Kurdish enclave in northern Iraq."
(Hartford Courant, 4/14)
Iraq -- Drawing A Line Should Help To Halt The Brutal Repression
-- "President Bush has made the right decision in declaring
northern Iraq a zone which Iraq will be barred from further threats
to rebelling Kurds or to multinational efforts to provide emergency
relief. He has thereby moved to assuage the conscience of the
world
The misery of the Kurdish refugees has been real. It
is too late to keep thousands from dying of malnutrition, exposure
and Iraqi assault. But it is not too late to save the survivors.
Nothing should stand in the way of the free world's doing so."
(Cincinnati Enquirer, 4/13)
Bush Zigzags On Iraq --
"
President Bush's belated ban on attacks
by Iraqi "ground or air forces" in the northeastern section of the
country illuminates a postwar policy that has been cynical,
incompetent and inhumane. Originally, Bush announced that Saddam
would not be allowed to use air power to crush the popular uprising
Bush himself had encouraged. Then, on March 26
Bush let Saddam
know that his helicopter gunships could mow down Kurdish fighters
and civilians without hindrance from American planes. These
zigzags in Administration tactics are not evidence of a revised
policy. Rather, they denote adjustments to changing circumstances.
Each ustment was intended to help induce the same policy goal.
That goal has always been a unitary Iraq that would be stable
enough to counter Iranian power in the gulf region, yet
sufficiently constrained so that it would cease to threaten
Washington's clients in Riyadh and the other gulf Arab kingdoms
The great shame for Americans is not merely that Bush waited so
long to save the lives of Iraqis, but that, at the crucial moment,
he took sides with Saddam against his people."
(Boston Globe, 4/12)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- C-2
Help For The Kurds --
"
Because of the exceptional nature of the
cruelty of Saddam Hussein's persecution of the Kurds
effective
intervention with food, medicine, tents, clothing and skilled
personnel is necessary. The Kurds badly need international aid.
The U.S. warning to Iraq to keep its ground and air forces out of
the area should help provide the aid that is so desperately
needed. "
(st. Louis Post-Dispatch, 4/12)
Further Into The Post-War Iraq Horror
--
11
President Bush is said
to be warming to [Prime Minister Major's safe haven] idea. At the
very worst, Major's proposal would loom like a fearsome 2-by-4 over
the head of Baghdad, whose propensity for missing the true meaning
of serious messages is already well demonstrated; even a serious
discussion of the proposal at the U.N. might dissuade Saddam
Hussein from pursuing his campaign to liquidate the rebels.
Certainly Washington should not shoot down the British plan for
aiding the Kurds as quickly as it proposes to shoot down any rebel-
attacking Iraqi helicopters or planes."
(L.A. Times, 4/11)
The Kurdish Nightmare -- As The World Responds To The Horror,
America Is Bringing Up The Rear --
"
President Bush has remained
virtually silent [on the refugees]
Perhaps the leaders of
Britain, France and Germany will take up the slack. They certainly
have been more outspoken and more generous in trying to help the
Kurds. But just as George Bush's leadership pulled together the
anti-Iraq coalition and made it strong, his silence undermines the
humanitarian efforts to help the Kurds. It also undermines his
moral authority as leader of the post-Cold War world."
(Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/10)
Safe Haven For The Kurds -- " Washington has had valid concerns
about getting directly involved, fighting a civil war in another
country. Fair enough. Yet it was unconscionable for American
forces to sit silent while Saddam's helicopter gunships rained
terror on civilians. It was just as unconscionable that
humanitarian assistance, in the form of air drops, started only
last week. Prime Minister Major's proposal entails risks.
Military force might be needed to back it up, and the outcome could
be the very partitioning of Iraq that the Administration fears.
But the greater risk is ignoring a tragedy that has been taking
place primarily because the Kurdish people attempted to do what
they thought Washington wanted them to do."
(Des Moines Register, 4/10)
Bush And The Kurds --
"
The reason for Mr. Bush's prolonged
passivity while Iraq's army crushed the Kurdish rebellion and sent
a million people fleeing for their lives was embarrassment. In the
clarity of hindsight, it is now plain that the President called off
Operation Desert Storm too soon
The Kurdish exodus is
collateral damage from the gulf war, and as such it involves every
member of the anti-Iraq coalition. The head of that coalition,
George Bush, should unambiguously champion the relief effort. And
he should be helping to plan for what will happen next
We
respect and approve the President's determination not to drag the
United States deep into Iraq's internal wars. But his limp
response to the Kurds' tragedy is strange."
(Pittsburgh Press, 4/9)
-more-
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- C-3
Bush's Betrayal -- "The Kurds of Iraq made a fundamental political
error: They trusted George Bush's clumsy, imprecise rhetoric and
their own hopes of liberation more than a cold assessment of their
chances to overcome Saddam Hussein's fierce desire to survive in
power. They are paying for that misjudgment dearly
The least
that this country can do is to use its influence on the coalition
it led against Iraq to marshal humanitarian support for the
displaced Kurds. Just as it acted through the U.N. to summon the
military coalition, the United States can use the U.N.'s refugee
agencies to deliver needed emergency relief to the Kurds."
(Newsday, 4/8)
A. 'Half-Vietnam' Outcome? -- " Saddam Hussein remains in power
in Iraq! It is parallel to the communist takeover of Southeast
Asia after the cease-fire there. Saddam Hussein is murdering his
own people. It is parallel to the killing fields of Vietnam,
Cambodia and Laos
President Bush is absolutely correct in
asserting that we should have no army of occupation in Iraq. He
is absolutely correct in saying the United States will not
participate as a partisan to impose any faction as ruler of
Iraq
It is late, much too late -- but still not irretrievably
too late -- for the United States to do what it should have done
in the first place: Order every Iraqi military vehicle
out of
action. And without committing a single U.S. soldier on the
ground, our supreme air power could enforce such an order with ease
and virtually no danger to Americans."
(Chattanooga News-Free Press, 4/8)
George Bush Is No Woodrow Wilson -- "
One can envisage Wilson
trying to create a Kurdistan out of the Persian Gulf war. But if
the United Nations charter means anything, it means the sanctity
of national borders, no matter how artificial their imposition, and
non-interference in internal affairs, cruel as it sometimes
seems
Surely, humanitarian efforts must be pursued to ease the
plight of Saddam Hussein's victims. But heart-warming as it would
be to see the U.S. come to their rescue in more direct and decisive
ways, we believe Mr. Bush's Realpolitik will prove over the long
run to be the wiser course."
(Baltimore Sun, 4/7)
Iraqi Atrocities -- The U.S. Does Have A Responsibility To Try To
stop Them --
"
The United States
does not need to commit ground
troops to shield hundreds of thousands -- possibly millions -- of
refugees from Iraqi Army attacks. But it can and should threaten
Baghdad with allied air power against Iraqi troops engaged in
atrocities, and can and should enforce cease-fire rules
As the
unforeseen consequences of the Persian Gulf War begin to grip the
region and claim many more lives, the Administration must stop
hiding its head in the sand. It bears partial responsibility for
the tragedy, and it must move to stop it, however complicated and
potentially dangerous to our strategic interests that intervention
may be. The United States also ought to mount an international
humanitarian relief effort, to deal with the refugees and to ease
civilian suffering in other parts of Iraq. This was our war; we
were so proud of it just a few weeks ago. We can't run away from
it now."
(Detroit News, 4/6)
-
White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- C-4
Dying Refugees In Iraq Need Sanctuary From Saddam's Wrath --
"President Bush was right to keep U.S. ground forces out of the
lost revolution in the towns and villages of Iraq. To intervene
in the civil war there would have forced the U.S. military either
to conquer Iraq or to fight with hands partially tied, as U.S.
forces did in Vietnam. The right choice lies in neither extreme.
President Bush is wrong to do nothing and his critics are wrong to
suggest U.S. forces can shoot their way to peace for the warring
tribes and religions of that long-violent region
President
Bush, with the same intensity he organized the coalition of nations
against Saddam, should now lead the international relief of the
refugees. The coalition nations should set up huge refugee camps
on or near the Iraqi borders where the defeated rebels and their
families could flee to safety."
(Tampa Tribune, 4/6)
Intervention Is Risky -- " The only sure way to rescue the
Kurdish and Shiite rebels from imminent defeat would be to occupy
most of the country with American ground troops -- and many
divisions of them. This not only would exceed the U.N. mandate in
the Persian Gulf but also would be a risky, open-ended commitment.
Such action, moreover, would go well beyond the resolution passed
by Congress in January when it authorized the use of force to expel
Iraq's occupation forces from Kuwait
The last thing most
Americans want is to be drawn into a bloody war to settle Iraq's
longstanding religious and ethnic strife. This should not rule
out, however, U.S. covert assistance to the Kurdish rebels
Mr.
Bush has chosen the right course by steering clear of Iraq's
internal upheavals."
(San Diego Union, 4/4)
-end of News Summary-
Hill News
CONGRESSIONAL
HOUSE FLOOR: Members dis-
cuss fiscal 1992 budget resolution.
MONITOR
House members spent yesterday de-
bating the fiscal 1992 budget resolution
(H Con Res 121), which sets broad guide-
lines for the year's budget process.
C
Earlier in the day, lawmakers ap-
proved, by a 392-9 vote, the rule (H Res
123) governing debate on the spending
blueprint. Under the rule, four amend-
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
Volume 27, Number 56
ments are allowed and debate is expected
to start on them today.
Today in Congress
SENATE FLOOR: Work begins
on commodities futures bill.
Senators yesterday took up legislation
(S 207) that would reauthorize the Com-
Senate Floor: Senators today are
The budget plan advanced by Kasich
modity Futures Trading Commission
expected to continue consideration of S
proposes to restrict Medicare payments
(CFTC), the federal agency that monitors
207, a measure to reauthorize the Com-
and farm subsidies that go to upper-in-
futures trading at commodities houses.
modity Futures Trading Commission.
Action on the bill was stalled last week
come individuals. Kasich says his proposal
Although Majority Leader George J.
would save $16.5 billion more in fiscal 1992
due to objections by members of the Sen-
Mitchell, D-Maine, hopes to finish work
than the Bush or Democratic plans.
ate Banking Committee, who claimed their
on the bill today, debate on amendments
The other amendment, to be offered
panel should be allowed to hold a hearing
may delay final action.
by William D. Ford, D-Mich., would add
on the bill before floor action. That hearing
Christopher S. Bond, R-Mo., and
$400 million to the resolution's recom-
was held yesterday. (See Senate Banking
Tim Wirth, D-Colo., plan to offer an
mendation for education spending.
Committee story, p. 2)
amendment to the bill today that would
Both the White House and the
allow the financial markets to determine
Foreign Aid: Most House Foreign
CFTC support S 207, which was drafted
where certain "hybrid" financial instru-
Affairs subcommittees will start work to-
by the Agriculture Committee. But some
ments, which resemble both stocks and
day on the foreign aid authorization for
senators said modifications, as proposed
futures contracts, should be traded.
fiscal 1992-93. But the majority of the work
by Banking Committee members, are
The amendment would undo a com-
will be done at the full committee level.
needed in order to ease market restric-
promise reached among Agriculture
That's because the Bush administra-
tions on the trading of certain financial
Committee members that would estab-
tion has asked Congress to overhaul the
instruments.
lish a formula to determine where such
1961 Foreign Assistance Act - the law
instruments would be traded.
that underpins all U.S. foreign aid activi-
NICARAGUAN president ad-
ties. The rewrite would be included in the
dresses House and Senate.
House Floor: Lawmakers hope to
authorization bill.
Nicaraguan President Violeta
complete work on a spending blueprint
The administration only recently
Chamorro told a joint meeting of the
(H Con Res 121) for fiscal 1992.
submitted its draft to the relevant sub-
House and Senate yesterday that her
The House will consider four amend-
committees, and most panels have de-
country's economic recovery would take
ments, three of which will be offered as
cided to wait until full committee
at least 10 years and require additional
substitutes to H Con Res 121, the Demo-
markup to work on the rewrite.
U.S. financial assistance.
cratic plan.
That leaves them with basic funding
For the 100 or so lawmakers in atten-
Members will have the opportunity
decisions for programs under their juris-
dance, it was their first chance to hear from
to vote on the Bush budget request,
diction. The following are some issues to
which will be offered as an amendment
look out for in the various subcommittees:
See NEWS on p. 2
by Bill Gradison, R-Ohio.
El Salvador: Bush requested $86.4
The proposal would undo the work
million in military aid - but the Western
of the Budget panel, which recommended
Hemisphere Affairs panel may slash that
In This Issue
spending about $6.9 billion more than
amount or put strings on it until the 1989
NEWS FROM THE HILL
1
the administration proposed on several
murders of six Jesuit priests are resolved.
TODAY
domestic initiatives, such as education
Turkey: The Europe and the Middle
Today in Congress
1
and health programs.
East Subcommittee may find it difficult
Committee Listings
5
GOP lawmakers William E. Danne-
to give Bush the $703.5 million requested
News Events
9
meyer, Calif., and John R. Kasich, Ohio,
in security aid to Turkey - $150 million
will also offer substitute budget propos-
more than fiscal 1991 - without greatly
FUTURE
als, although neither is expected to gar-
increasing aid to Greece. Right now, law-
Senate Committees
11
ner much support.
makers operate under a 7-10 formula that
House Committees
14
The Dannemeyer budget calls for
gives Greece seven dollars for every 10
Conference Committees
19
$45.8 billion less in fiscal 1992 spending
Other Events
dollars Turkey gets.
20
than either the Democratic or administra-
Pakistan: The administration re-
STATUS CHARTS
tion plans. Most of the savings would come
quested $214.5 million in security assis-
FY92 Appropriations
22
from keeping down discretionary spending
House Floor
23
on domestic and international programs.
Senate Floor
See TODAY on p. 2
23
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Congressional Monitor
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
TODAY from p. 1
to ban or restrict the use of lead in prod-
NEWS from p. 1
ucts that are most likely to contribute to
tance, although aid to that country has
lead in the food chain and the environ-
the woman who pulled off an election upset
been suspended since October 1990. The
ment, such as food packaging, plumbing,
last year when she beat Daniel Ortega,
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
paints and pesticides.
leader of the Marxist Sandinista party.
is unlikely to fund the request until Bush
The bill is nearly identical to a mea-
Chamorro told lawmakers that Nica-
certifies that the Pakistani government
sure reported by the committee last year.
ragua was embarking on an "authentic
does not possess nuclear weapons.
The measure would also require the recy-
revolution" but needed international
One caveat on foreign aid authoriza-
cling of lead-acid batteries, which contain
support to keep it alive. Since Chamorro
tions: Congress last passed a foreign aid
over three-fourths of all lead used in the
took office, the United States has pro-
authorization in 1985.
country. In addition, the bill would direct
vided about $493 million in aid. Presi-
the EPA to keep an inventory of products
dent Bush has requested $204 million in
Educational Goals: One of the
that are known to contain lead, as well as
Nicaraguan aid for fiscal 1992.
questions lawmakers will confront today
make recommendations on how to mini-
Chamorro is scheduled to press her
is: Who should determine U.S. educa-
mize the health threat from such sources.
case for more money when she meets to-
tional goals? The issue will be debated as
Lead poisoning particularly affects
day with Bush.
the Senate Labor and Human Resources
children and can damage the brain and
Committee marks up its omnibus educa-
nervous system.
BANKING PANEL. takes a look
tion bill (S 2).
Subcommittee Chairman Harry
at CFTC reauthorization bill.
The Bush administration wants the
Reid, D-Nev., will offer a package of non-
The Senate Banking Committee yes-
nation's governors to be in charge of set-
controversial amendments, including
terday took a close look at an Agriculture
ting national education goals, and the
provisions to provide additional author-
Committee-approved measure (S 207)
president has already appointed a panel
ity to EPA regarding plumbing fixtures
that would reauthorize the Commodity
of governors to work on the issue. But
and lead crystal.
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),
some Democrats want a more "indepen-
Today's subcommittee markup is ex-
which oversees the trading of futures
dent" entity and have included a provi-
pected to proceed smoothly. James M.
contracts at commodities exchanges.
sion in their bill to establish a National
Jeffords, Vt., one of two Republicans on
The bill was scheduled for floor con-
Council on Educational Goals.
the panel, is a cosponsor of the bill.
sideration last Thursday, but Banking
Also on the Labor agenda is a mea-
Committee Chairman Donald W. Riegle
sure (S 5) to guarantee 12 weeks of un-
Rail Strike: With the expectation
Jr., D-Mich., objected, saying that S 207
paid leave for an employee with a new-
that the nation's railroad workers would
crossed enough jurisdictional lines to war-
born or recently adopted child or an ill
go on strike last night, the House Energy
rant a Banking Committee hearing before
family member. The companion measure
Subcommittee on Transportation sched-
the full Senate took up the measure.
in the House (HR 2) awaits floor action.
uled a hearing for this morning to discuss
Floor consideration of the bill began
The Bush administration has vowed
a congressional response.
yesterday afternoon, following the Bank-
to veto the bill.
Transportation Secretary Samuel K.
ing Committee hearing. (See Senate floor
Skinner yesterday asked Congress to
story, p. 1)
Supercomputer Research: A sec-
quickly approve legislation ordering an
Among other things, Banking panel
ond House Science subcommittee will
end to the strike. Skinner suggested that
members expressed concern that the cur-
mark up legislation (HR 656) aimed at
Congress use the recommendations of a
rent regulatory structure governing the
keeping the United States competitive in
presidential emergency board as the basis
trading of certain financial instruments
high-performance computer technology.
for settling any strike.
might drive markets overseas.
The measure gained approval from
But key Democrats on Capitol Hill
At the hearing, Christopher S. Bond,
the Technology and Competitiveness
may not be in such a hurry to order rail
R-Mo., and Tim Wirth, D-Colo., said
Subcommittee last week, and the Science
workers back to work. Unions dislike the
they will offer a floor amendment to the
Subcommittee is expected to follow suit.
board's recommendations, saying that it
bill today that would allow the markets
The panel will take up a substitute
favors management on a number of is-
to decide where "hybrid" instruments
amendment that incorporates changes
sues, including wages and changes in
that look like both stocks and futures
made at the previous markup as well as
work rules. Unions are asking Congress to
contracts should be traded.
additional, less substantial changes.
create a second mediating board to settle
The amendment would undo a com-
The measure would establish a net-
remaining issues.
promise worked out in March among Agri-
work to link more than 1,000 colleges and
House Energy Committee Chairman
culture Committee members that would
universities, enabling them to gain access
John D. Dingell, D-Mich., whose commit-
establish a mathematical formula to de-
to supercomputers and databases and to
tee has jurisdiction over rail labor dis-
cide whether a hybrid instrument would be
share data. The network is aimed at boost-
putes in the House, emphasized that he
traded on the futures or stock exchanges.
ing research and technology transfer.
did not want Congress to short-circuit
Federal Reserve Board Chairman
The bill would also set up a multi-
the labor-management negotiating pro-
Alan Greenspan and Securities and Ex-
agency supercomputer research and
cess. While he said any legislation would
change Commission Chairman Richard
development program with the National
be moved "expeditiously," he added that
Breeden endorsed the Bond-Wirth
Science Foundation, NASA, and the En-
the normal committee hearing and
amendment at the Banking hearing.
ergy and Defense departments as the pri-
markup process might take time.
Greenspan said the Agriculture
mary participants.
The Senate Labor Committee, which
Committee bill, as reported, would "per-
has Senate jurisdiction over the matter,
petuate impediments to innovation."
Lead Poisoning: A measure aimed
had no meetings officially scheduled. The
at reducing levels of lead in the environ-
committee does have a markup scheduled
OMNIBUS ENERGY bill taken
ment will be marked up today by the
for this morning on several unrelated
up quickly by Senate panel.
Senate Environment Subcommittee on
matters.
Wasting no time, members of the
Toxic Substances.
The last national railroad strike in
Senate Energy Committee plunged right
The bill (S 391) would direct the
1982 was ended by Congress after four
into work yesterday on a wide-ranging
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
days.
bill (S 341) that would map U.S. policy
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
on energy production, conservation and
that the bill would upset the balance of
million in proposed cuts to research pro-
fuel efficiency.
power between management and labor
grams at the National Weather Service
To avoid delay, committee Chairman
and lead to excessive strikes and disrup-
and by trimming $9 million from pro-
J. Bennett Johnston, D-La., eschewed
tions to the economy. The administration
posed funding for satellite programs in
opening statements and immediately be-
has threatened to veto the bill should it
the National Environmental Satellite,
gan work on amendments to the bill. The
clear Congress.
Data and Information Service.
panel worked on renewable energy, coal,
Public Works has jurisdiction over
EPA Research. The panel also ap-
and research and development portions
portions of the bill relating to the 1926
proved draft legislation that would au-
of the bill.
Railway Labor Act, which covers railroad
thorize $422 million for EPA's environ-
S 341 has several components, in-
and aviation workers. The House Educa-
mental research programs, 18 percent
cluding a proposal opposed by environ-
tion and Labor Committee, which has
more than was appropriated in fiscal
mentalists to increase domestic oil pro-
primary jurisdiction over the bill, is
1991 and the same as the administration
duction by allowing drilling in Alaska's
scheduled to consider it tomorrow.
requested.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The bill would authorize twice as
Several provisions of the measure
AGING AIRCRAFT safety bill
much as sought by the administration for
may result in heated debate, so members
wins Public Works backing.
EPA research into the effects of electro-
spent the first session trying to wrap up
The House Public Works and Trans-
magnetic fields. It also would go beyond
action on a number of mostly non-contro-
portation Committee yesterday approved a
the administration request by increasing
versial amendments. The committee gave
bill (HR 172) by voice vote that would
funding for research into indoor air pol-
voice vote approval to an amendment by
require more stringent inspections of the
lution.
Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., that would es-
nation's aging fleet of commercial airliners.
To provide for the increases, the bill
tablish a program to study the benefits of
The measure would direct the Fed-
would make a 7.8 percent across-the-
developing untapped sources of energy,
eral Aviation Administration (FAA) to is-
board cut in environmental research and
such as low-temperature geothermal en-
sue a rule requiring additional inspec-
development programs.
ergy, to displace the use of oil.
tions of aircraft that have been in service
By voice vote, members agreed to an
The panel approved another amend-
for 15 years or more.
amendment by ranking Republican Don
ment, offered by Kent Conrad, D-N.D.,
The inspections, which would in-
Ritter, Pa., that would establish a pilot
that would establish a demonstration
clude tests on the strength of the air-
program at EPA to identify the most se-
program for underground coal gasifica-
craft's fuselage, would take place at the
tion. The proposal raised the ire of Don
same time that the older planes undergo
Nickles, R-Okla., who complained that
routine, thorough maintenance checks.
money was wasted on synthetic fuels re-
The panel agreed by voice vote to an
CONGRESSIONAL
search, but it won voice vote approval
amendment by committee Chairman
after it was revised to require the Energy
Robert A. Roe, D-N.J., urging the FAA to
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encourage foreign governments to adopt
program would cost.
similar safety inspection standards for
Managing Editor: Brian Nutting
The panel will resume work on the
older aircraft.
Senior Editor: Robert Healy
bill today. Johnston hopes to complete
Ranking Republican John Paul
News Editors: Christine C. Lawrence, Amy
work on the renewable energy, coal and
Hammerschmidt, Ark., said the bill will
Stern
research and development titles. Also on
give the public "confidence that the com-
Senior Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Richard
the agenda are natural gas and energy
mercial aircraft in which they fly are safe
Sammon
efficiency provisions.
regardless of their age."
Reporters: Elizabeth A. Palmer, Andrew
Concern over the safety of older air-
Taylor, Sheldon P. Yett
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rious environmental problems that
on National Parks and Public Lands ap-
Although he called such a prospect
should be addressed by the agency.
proved a handful of land bills yesterday,
"unsustainable," Darman said every pro-
Also by voice vote, members agreed
including a measure (HR 614) to protect
posed solution he has seen has flaws. "No
to an amendment by Scheuer that calls
the Niobrara River in Nebraska from
comprehensive solution yet advanced is
on EPA to develop standards for the
development under the 1968 Wild and
without serious problems," he said.
measurement, exposure and abatement
Scenic Rivers Act.
Panel member John B. Breaux, D-La.,
of lead in commercial and consumer
Approved by voice vote, the bill is
said, "America is on a collision course be-
products.
the result of a compromise worked out
tween the high cost of medical care and the
between House and Senate lawmakers
public's demand for better services."
COAST GUARD, Panama Canal
last fall.
Last week, Robert Reischauer, direc-
bills gain in subcommittee.
Panel members also approved a bill
tor of the Congressional Budget Office,
The House Merchant Marine Sub-
(HR 479) that would include the Califor-
also told the committee that nothing gov-
committee on Coast Guard and Naviga-
nia National Historic Trail and Pony Ex-
ernment and business have tried in their
tion yesterday approved draft legislation
press National Historic Trail as part of
efforts to curb health cost inflation has
authorizing fiscal 1992 funding for the
the national system of historic trails.
had more than a minimal effect.
U.S. Coast Guard and the Panama Canal
The committee approved the mea-
Commission.
sure by voice vote after agreeing to an
OZONE DEPLETION alarming,
The $3.7 billion Coast Guard au-
amendment to direct the Interior secre-
scientist tells Senate panel.
thorization bill includes $52 million in
tary to study whether a Pony Express
The loss of the Earth's protective
new funding for oil spill response pro-
trail between Sacramento and San Fran-
ozone layer is probably even worse than
grams. The money would come from
cisco should also be included in the na-
shown in recent satellite observations, a
funds in the oil spill liability trust fund.
tional system.
leading researcher told a Senate sub-
The bill would require the secretary
committee yesterday.
of Transportation to prepare a study on
CONSTITUENT SERVICE task
F. Sherwood Rowland, co-author of
transferring Coast Guard duties to the
force named in Senate.
the 1974 study that disclosed that chloro-
Navy in times of war and give the Coast
Senate leaders yesterday named a
fluorocarbons, or CFCs, were damaging
Guard wider authority to secure afford-
six-member task force to develop guide-
the ozone layer, said the total wintertime
able housing for its employees.
lines for proper conduct by members in
loss over Canada and the northern
Members agreed to an amendment
dealing with their constituents.
United States since 1969 could be esti-
by subcommittee Chairman W. J. "Billy"
Rules Committee Chairman Wendell
mated at about 10 percent.
Tauzin, D-La., that would provide special
H. Ford, D-Ky., will chair the task force.
In the atmosphere, ozone blocks
pay for Coast Guard employees with
Ted Stevens, Alaska, the ranking GOP
some of the sun's ultraviolet radiation,
high-responsibility positions.
member of the Rules panel, will be vice
which can cause skin cancer.
Panama Canal. The subcommittee
chairman. Other members are Jeff
Subcommittee Chairman Al Gore,
also approved draft legislation to authorize
Bingaman, D-N.M.; Richard H. Bryan,
D-Tenn., has introduced a measure. (S
fiscal 1992 funding for the Panama Canal
D-Nev.; Nancy Landon Kassebaum, R-
Res 95) urging the United States to speed
Commission, which is funded through a
Kan.; and Robert C. Smith, R-N.H.
up the elimination of CFCs and other
revolving fund that is financed by the col-
The constituent service task force is
ozone-depleting chemicals. CFCs are
lection of tolls on the canal. The commis-
an outgrowth of a recommendation by
used extensively in air conditioning and
sion expects to use $500 million from the
the Senate Ethics Committee, which is
refrigeration, in making insulating foam
fund for fiscal 1992 operations.
wrapping up a lengthy hearing into the
and as a solvent.
The full committee expects to mark
conduct of the so-called Keating Five in
Rowland, a chemistry professor at
up both measures on May 2.
dealings with financier Charles H.
the University of California at Irvine,
Keating Jr.
told the Senate Commerce Committee's
ANTARCTIC MINING ban sup-
Majority Leader George J. Mitchell,
Science Subcommittee that it was likely
ported by Foreign Affairs panel.
D-Maine, and GOP leader Bob Dole,
that ozone destruction began before 1978,
The House Foreign Affairs Sub-
Kan., said they want the task force to
when the satellite measurements began.
committee on Human Rights and Inter-
develop comprehensive guidelines "to in-
Earlier this month, the Environmen-
national Organizations yesterday agreed
sure proper standards of conduct by
tal Protection Agency (EPA) estimated
by voice vote to a resolution (H Con Res
members, officers and employees."
that the ozone loss over the northern
109) urging the United States to support
United States since 1978 was about 5 per-
a proposed 99-year international agree-
HEALTH-CARE COSTS will
cent. Scientists say the ozone damage ap-
ment banning commercial mineral devel-
continue to rise, Darman warns.
pears minimal near the equator but gets
opment in Antarctica.
Richard G. Darman, director of the
worse as one moves closer to the poles.
The proposed agreement may be dis-
Office of Management and Budget
cussed next week at a meeting in Madrid
(OMB), warned the Senate Finance Com-
of parties to the Antarctic Treaty, signed
mittee yesterday that the nation's health-
30 years ago.
care system is collapsing and no one
Not As Scheduled
Environmental groups strongly sup-
knows how to fix it.
port a ban on mining in Antarctica, say-
The panel is holding a series of hear-
The Senate Budget Committee post-
ing that the fragile ecosystem of the icy
poned yesterday's markup of a budget
ings to explore ways to control sky-rock-
resolution. The markup has been re-
continent would be disrupted by mining
eting health costs and ensure access to
scheduled for today at 10 a.m.
activity. Mining company lobbyists point
care for all Americans.
Lack of a quorum forced the post-
to possible deposits of strategic minerals
"Somewhere, somehow, something
ponement of yesterday's scheduled Sen-
as one reason to authorize at least some
has got to give," said Darman, who told
ate Governmental Affairs Committee
exploratory mining there.
the committee that by the year 2030,
markup of legislation (S 533) to elevate
health care costs, if left unchecked, will
the Environmental Protection Agency
RIVER, TRAILS bills OK'd by
consume nearly a third of both the fed-
to Cabinet status. The markup has not
Interior subcommittee.
been rescheduled.
eral budget and the nation's entire gross
The House Interior Subcommittee
national product.
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
Congressional Monitor
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Committee Meetings Scheduled Today
Senate Committees
ing on the reauthorization of the Urban Mass
Round of the multilateral trade negotiations
Transportation Administration.
under the General Agreement on Tariffs and
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Trade (GATT).
FY92 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
Witnesses scheduled: Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa.;
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Senate Appropriations Committee
Peter Stengl - chairman, New York City Metro-
Witnesses scheduled:
Labor, Health and Human Services, Educa-
politan Transit Authority; Ronald Hartman -
PANEL: James Robinson III chairman, Advisory
tion and Related Agencies Subcommittee
administrator, Baltimore Mass Transit; Dave
Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations
Mosena - commissioner, Chicago Planning De-
(Chairman Harkin, D-Iowa) will hold hearings
and chairman and CEO, American Express Co.;-
partment; David Gunn general manager, Wash-
Donald Fites chairman, National Foreign Trade
on fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs
ington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority;
Council and chairman and CEO, Caterpillar Inc.,
under its jurisdiction
Robert Kochanowski - director, S.W. Pennsylva-
Peoria, III.
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
nia Regional Planning Commission and National
PANEL: Dean Kleckner - president, American
Witnesses scheduled: outside witnesses
Association of Regional Councils; Jessica Mat-
Farm Bureau Federation; Leland Swenson pres-
thews vice president, World Resources Institute;
ident, National Farmers Union; Lloyd Cline -
Bruce Fried - Transit NOW; Peggy Rubeck
former chairman, National Cotton Council of
FY92 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
transportation committee chair, U.S. Conference
America; Merle McCann president, American
Senate Appropriations Committee
of Mayors; Carl Williams - assistant director,
Soybean Association
Treasury-Postal Service and General Gov-
California Dept. of Transportation; William Rob-
erts legislative director, Environmental Defense
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman DeConcini,
Fund; Carol Bellamy managing director for
D-Ariz.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
START TREATY
public finance - Bear Stearns; Frances Francois
appropriations for programs under its
executive director, American Association of State
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
jurisdiction.
and Highway Transportation Officials; Rod
The full committee (Chairman Pell, D-R.I.)
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Diridon Santa Clara County
will hold a hearing on the current status and
Witness scheduled: Richard Darman - director,
Supervisor; John Kain economics professor,
prospects for the proposed Strategic Arms
Office of Management and Budget
Harvard University; Emil Frankel - commis-
Reduction Treaty (START).
sioner, Connecticut Department of Transporta-
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
tion
Witnesses scheduled:
FY92 VA, HUD APPROPRIATIONS
PANEL: Richard Burt - fomer chief of delegation,
Senate Appropriations Committee
Nulcear and Space Talks
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
PANEL: Sidney Graybeal - chief scientist, Science
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
FY92 BUDGET RESOLUTION
Applications International Corp., McLean, Va.;
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) will
hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for
Senate Budget Committee
Frank von Hippel - professor, Woodrow Wilson
programs under its jurisdiction.
The full committee (Chairman Sasser, D-
School of International Affairs, Princeton Univer-
sity, Princeton, N.J.; Michael May - director
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Tenn.) will continue to mark up the FY92
emeritus, Lawrence Livermore National Labora-
Witnesses scheduled: Frank Nebeker chief judge,
budget resolution.
tory, Livermore, Calif.; William Harris Interna-
Court of Veterans Appeals; Edward Derwinski
10am SD-608 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
tional Policy Department, RAND Corp, Santa
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Note: The markup was scheduled to reconvene
Monica, Calif.
April 16, but that session was canceled.
MANPOWER PROGRAMS
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION
Senate Armed Services Committee
COAST GUARD REAUTHORIZATION
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Manpower and Personnel Subcommittee
Senate Commerce Committee
The full committee (Acting Chairman Bi-
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will continue hear-
The full committee (Chairman Hollings, D-
den, D-Del.) will hold a confirmation hearing
ings on the president's fiscal 1992-93 defense
S.C.) and the National Ocean Policy Study will
on the nomination of Raymond Seitz to be
authorization request, focusing on manpower
hold a hearing on draft legislation to reautho-
ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great
rize the Coast Guard for fiscal 1992-93.
programs.
Britain and Northern Ireland.
9:30am SR-232A Russell Bldg. April 17
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 17
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Witnesses scheduled: Christopher Jehn - assistant
Witness scheduled: Adm J W Kime comman-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
secretary of Defense for force management and
dant, Coast Guard
April 10.
personnel; Lt. Gen. William Reno - deputy chief
of staff for personnel, Army; Vice Adm. Jeremy
Boorda chief of Naval personnel; Lt.Gen.
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
CURRENT EVENTS IN CYPRUS
Thomas Hickey deputy chief of staff for person-
ENERGY STRATEGY
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
nel, Air Force; Lt. Gen. Norman Smith - deputy
Senate Energy Committee
chief of staff for manpower and reserve affairs,
European Affairs Subcommittee (Chmn Bi-
The full committee (Chairman Johnston,
Marine Corps
den, D-Del.) will hold a hearing on current
D-La.) will mark up legislation (S 341) the
events in Cyprus.
National Energy Security Act of 1991.
2:30pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
DEFENSE LOGISTICS PROGRAMS
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Witnesses scheduled:
Senate Armed Services Committee
PANEL: Nelson Ledsky - special coordinator for
Cyprus, State Department
Readiness, Sustainability and Support Sub-
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
PANEL: Thomas Boyatt IRC Corp.; Matthew
committee (Chairman Dixon, D-III.) will hold
LEAD EXPOSURE
Nimetz Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and
hearings on the president's fiscal 1992-93 de-
Senate Environment Committee
Garrison, New York, N.Y.
fense authorization request, focusing on logis-
Toxic Substances, Environmental Over-
tics programs at the Defense Department.
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. open/closed April
sight, Research and Development Subcommit-
17
tee (Chairman Reid, D-Nev.) will mark up
Witnesses scheduled: Gen. William Tuttle Jr.
legislation to reduce the levels of lead in the
CORPORATE TAX FAIRNESS
commander, Army Materiel Command; Gen.
environment (S 391 - Lead Exposure Act of
1991).
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Charles McDonald commander, Air Force logis-
tics command
2pm SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
(Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) will hold a hearing on
the IRS collection of corporate income tax.
MASS TRANSIT AUTHORIZATION
TRADE TALKS
9am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Senate Banking Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Witnesses scheduled: Jennie Stathis - director,
Tax Policy and Administration Issues, General
Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee
The full committee (Chairman Bentsen, D-
Accounting Office; Fred Goldberg - commis-
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
Texas) will hold hearings on the Uruguay
sioner, Internal Revenue Service
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Senate continued
legislative committee, Calif. County Clerks Asso-
USA; representative, Travel and Tourism Gov-
ciation;
ernment Affairs Council; Rep. Romano Mazzoli -
TRIBAL JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY
PANEL 2: Elaine Jones - deputy director and
Office of Justice Programs
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Education
(2pm) Fran DuMelle Coalition on Smoking or
The full committee (Chairman Inouye, D-
Fund; Edmund Hailes counsel, NAACP, Wash-
Health; Richard Wittenberg American Associa-
ington Bureau; Birget Seifert, Public Policy Ana-
tion for World Health; Adm. F.H. Miller State
Hawaii) will hold an oversight hearing on the
lyst, Mexican-American Legal Defense and Edu-
Maritime Academies; Steve Dimoff U.N. Asso-
jurisdictional authority of tribes in Indian
cation Fund
ciation; representative, CAPE '92; Kevin Sabo
country.
Financial Executive Institute; Al Grant - Ameri-
2pm SH-216 Hart Bldg. April 17
can Association of Engineering Societies; Tom
Witnesses scheduled:
VETERANS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
Pestorius American Society of Mechanical En-
PANEL 1: Browning Pipestem attorney, Norman,
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
gineers; Steinar Dale Institute of Electrical and
Okla.; Wayne Ducheneaux - president, National
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Electronic Engineers; Martin Fleming National
Congress for American Indians;
PANEL 2: Peterson Zah - president, Navajo Na-
The full Senate committee (Chairman
Association of Business Economists; Robert
Hallenbeck - Manufacturers Association of the
tion, Ariz.; Georgia George chairperson,
Cranston, D-Calif.) and the full House commit-
Delaware Valley; former Senator J. William Ful-
Suquamish Tribe, Wash.; Ivan Makil president,
tee (Chairman Montgomery, D-Miss.) will hold
bright - Liason Group for International Educa-
Salt River Prima-Maricopa Indian Community
joint hearings on the legislative agendas of
tional Exchange; Susan Howarth - America's
Council, Ariz.; James Hena chairman, All Indian
veterans' groups.
Public Television Stations; David Britt - Chil-
Pueblo Council, N.M.; Jeff Sanders - chief of
9am 345 Cannon Bldg. April 17
dren's Television Workshop; Jerry Perpich In-
Police, Confederated Tribes and Bands of Warm
Witnesses scheduled: Orval llooten - national
ternational Exchange Association; Richard La
Springs Reservation, Ore.
commander, Veterans of WWI; Vaughn Brown
Dieu American Federation of Government Em-
PANEL 3: Charles Murphy - chairman, Standing
Sr. - national commander, AMVETS; Francis
ployees; Martin Zvaners World Federation of
Rock Sioux Tribe, Fort Yates, N.D.; Ralph
Agnes national commander, American Ex-Pris-
Free Latvians; Jay Groce Associated Public
Darden - chairman, Chitimacha Tribe; La.;
oners of War; Alfred Schwartz national com-
Safety Communication Officers; Rick Norton
George Wahquahboshkuk - chairman, Prairie
mander, Jewish War Veterans; Col. Erik Johnson
Air Transport Association
Band Potawatomi Tribal Council, Kan.
Jr. director of legislative affairs, Association of
the United States Army; Col. Paul Arcari
director, government relations, Retired Officers
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
INTELLIGENCE MATTERS
Association
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Select Intelligence Committee
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
The full committee (Chairman Boren, D-
D-Pa.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
Okla.) will meet to consider pending intelli-
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
gence matters.
2pm SH-219 Hart Bldg. closed April 17
House Committees
10am and 1:30pm H-140 Capitol closed
April 17
Witnesses scheduled: (10am) Marine Corps pro-
curement: Maj. Gen. Jeremiah Pearson III
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
FY92 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
commanding general, Marine Corps Research,
Senate Labor Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Development and Acquisition Command
The full committee (Chairman Kennedy, D-
Agriculture, Rural Development and Re-
(1:30pm) Henry Cooper director, Stategic De-
Mass.) will mark up pending legislation.
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
fense Initiative Organization
9am SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. April
Whitten, D-Miss.) will hold hearings on fiscal
MARKUP:
1992 appropriations for programs under its
S.2 Promote the achievement of national educa-
jurisdiction.
FY92 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
tion goals, to establish a National Council on
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
House Appropriations Committee
Educational Goals and an Academic Report Card
Witness scheduled: Edward Madigan - Secretary
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chair-
to measure progress on the goals, and to promote
of Agriculture
man Obey, D-Wis.) will hold hearings on fiscal
literacy in the United States
1992 appropriations for programs under its
S5 Guarantee employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid
jurisdiction.
leave to care for newborn or recently adopted
FY92 COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE
9am H-308 Capitol Bldg. April 17
infant or to care for seriously ill family member
APPROPS
NOMINATION:
Jack Raymond Reed to be a member of the Na-
House Appropriations Committee
tional Advisory Council on Education Research
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary
and Improvement
and Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chair-
man Smith, D-Iowa) will hold hearings on
FY92 INTERIOR APPROPS
Sandra Mill to be a member of the National
Advisory Council on Educational Research and
fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs under
House Appropriations Committee
Improvement
its jurisdiction.
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
Dale Gold to be a member of the National Advisory
10am and 2pm H-310 Capitol Bldg. April 17
D-III.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
Council on Educational Research and Improve-
Witnesses scheduled: (10am) Rep. Livingston, R-
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
ment
La. - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April
Hans Mark to be a member of the Board of Trustees
istration; Rep. Owens, D-Utah Office of Justice
17
of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship Foundation
Programs; Rep. Mike Kopetski, D-Ore. Office
Witness scheduled: Energy Conservation: Michael
Donald Sutherland to be a member of the Board of
of Justice Programs; Rep. David Bonior, D-Mich.
Davis assistant secretary of Energy
Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship
- Immigration and Naturalization Service; Re-
Foundation
gina Rogoff Project Advisory Group; Teresa
Peter DeCourcy to be a member of the National
Hindley National Court Appointed Special Ad-
Council on the Arts
vocate Association; Thomas Charron National
District Attorneys Association; John Jay Douglas
FY92 LABOR, HHS APPROPS
National College of District Attorneys; Gerald
House Appropriations Committee
VOTER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Lynch Great Lakes Organized Crime Law En-
Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu-
Senate Rules Committee'
forcement Network; David Coolidge - Justice
cation and Related Agencies Subcommittee
The full committee (Chairman Ford, D-
Fellowship; John Calhoun National Crime Pre-
Ky.) will continue hearings on legislation (S
vention Council; Gary Bush Search Group Inc.;
(Chairman Natcher, D-Ky.) will hold hearings
250) to establish national voter registration
Lisa Piccione Airport Operators Council Inter-
on fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs
national; Henry Pachon National Association of
under its jurisdiction.
procedures for federal elections.
Latino Elected and Appointed Officials; Elliot
10am and 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
9:30 SR-301 Russell Bldg. April 17
Vesell American Society for Pharmocology and
Witnesses scheduled: (10am) Phillip Gordon
Witnesses scheduled: Steve Barr - political direc-
Experimental Therapeutics; Elbridge Coochise
director, National Institute of Diabetes and Di-
tor, Rock the Vote; Robert Krause director,
Northwest Intertribal Court System; Michael
gestive and Kidney Diseases; James Snow Jr.
Office of Address Information Systems, U.S.
Falmo Parents and Children Together; Mason
director, National Institute of Deafness and
Postal Service
Nottingham Citizens United for Rehabilitation
other Communication Disorders (2pm) James
PANEL 1: R. H. Brennenman chairman, Board of
of Errants; Neal Admire Community College
Watson director, National Center for Human
Commissioners and Board of Elections, Lancaster
Association for Technology Transfer; Victoria
Genome Research; Ruth Kirschstien director,
County, Pa.; Tony Bernard associate chairman,
Brademan Mastercard International and VISA
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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DOD OVERSEAS
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES
House Banking Committee
FY92 TREASURY, POSTAL APPROPS
House Armed Services Committee
The full committee (Chairman Gonzalez,
House Appropriations Committee
Environmental Restoration Panel (Chair-
D-Texas) will hold a hearing on participation
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
man Ray, D-Ga.) will continue hearings on the
in Export-Import Bank programs by Iraq and
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
environmental restoration portion of the fiscal
the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL). The
Calif.) will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
1992-93 defense authorization, focusing on
committee is investigating the Atlanta, Ga.,
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
overseas environmental activities of the De-
branch of the Rome-based BNL. There are
9:15 and 2pm H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 17
fense Department.
allegations that the bank was used to obscure
Witnesses scheduled: (9:15) Carmen Zapata Bi-
2pm 2216 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
the source of funds paid to companies engaged
lingual Foundation of the Arts; Rep. Peter
Witnesses scheduled: Thomas Baca - deputy as-
in the sale of technology to Iraq and that
Visclosky, D-Ind.- federal building, Hammond
sistant secretary of Defense for environment; Jan
Export-Import Bank programs may have been
Ind.; Rep. Leon Panetta, D-Calif. - federal build-
Reitman - director, Environment Policy Office,
used is such schemes.
ing, Monterey county; E. Philip Rigin - The
Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Department;
American Legion; Mark Silbergeld - Alliance of
Lewsi Walker deputy assistant secretary of the
9:30am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Witnesses scheduled:
Nonprofit Mailers; William Hitzig - Children's
Army for environment, safety and occupational
health; Nancy Stehle deputy director, environ-
PANEL: John Macomber - chairman, Export-Im-
Television Workshop; Joseph King - Nonprofit
ment, office of the assistant secretary of the
port Bank; Rita Rodriguez - director, Export-
Mailers Federation; William Byron - Catholic
Navy for installations and environment; Gary
Import Bank
University of America; Dale Stein - Michigan
PANEL: Daniel Bond - vice president for country
Technological Univ.; Henry Williams Charles
Vest deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force
Drew University; William Pols - Columbia Uni-
for environment, safety and occupational health
risk analysis; Robert Charamella -vice president
for insurance, Export-Import Bank; Arthur
versity; Peter Solmessen University of the Arts;
Pilzer vice president for Africa and Middle
James Loughran - Layola Marymount Univer-
East, Export-Import Bank; John Wisniewski -
sity; Richard Rose Rochester Institute of Tech-
IMPROVING JOINT
nology; Robert Detweiler -California State Uni-
vice president for engineering, Export-Import
MILITARY EDUCATION
Bank; Stephen Proctor vice president for claims
versity; Arthur Reis Jr. - Brandies University;
House Armed Services Committee
Donald Brown Childrens national Medical Cen-
and recoveries, Export-Import Bank
ter; Barbara Biehner - Children's Health System,
Military Education Panel (Chairman Skel-
Inc.; Blair Stadler - Children's Hospital and
ton, D-Mo.) will hold a hearing on the imple-
Health Center; Aubrey Serfling - Pacific Presby-
mentation of the panel's recommendations to
RHODE ISLAND
terian Medical Center; James Carmany - Com-
improve joint military officer education at
CREDIT UNION CLOSURES
prehensive Care Corp.; Fred Hirt - Mount Sinai
service staff and war colleges.
House Banking Committee
Medical Center; Michael Schonbrun - National
9am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
General Oversight Subcommittee (Chair-
Jewish Center; Cindy Thomas National Cus-
Witnesses scheduled: Maj. Gen. Paul Cerjan
man Hubbard, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing on
toms Brokers; Denise Curry National Industries
commandant, Army War College; Rear Adm.
for the Blind; Evelyne Villines National Indus-
the closure of 45 privately insured financial
Joseph Strasser - commandant, Naval War Col-
institutions in Rhode Island.
tries for the Severely Handicapped, Inc.
lege; Maj. Gen. John Miller commandant, Army
(2pm) Rep. Charles Taylor, R-N.C. - Grove Ar-
2pm 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Command and General Staff College
cade Building; Rep. David Bonior, D-Mich.; Rep.
Witnesses scheduled:
Richard Lehman, D-Calif. - Valley Children's
PANEL: Bruce Sundlun - Governor of Rhode
Hospital; Abbey Meyers - FDA Council; Fran-
Island
cisco Carranco American Association of Retired
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
PANEL: Richard Syron - president, Federal Re-
Persons; David Schlein - American Federation of
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
serve Bank of Boston; John Downey -deputy
Government Employees; Darlene Heining - self;
House Armed Services Committee
director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Paul Fritts
Page Putnam Miller - National Committee for
Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
executive director for supervision, Federal De-
the Promotion of History; Jere McGaffey
committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) will
posit Insurance Corp.; Layne Bumgardner re-
American Bar Association; Chistine Lubinski
gion 1 director, National Credit Union Adminis-
continue hearings on legislation (HR 1208) to
National Council on Alcoholism; Kevin Sabo -
tration
Financial Executives Institute; K.L. Peddicord
authorize military construction projects for
PANEL: Rhode Island/ citizens with funds in
Institute for National Drug Abatement Research;
1992-93, focusing on Defense energy conserva-
closed financial institutions
Sheldon Segal Marine Biological Laboratory;
tion programs.
Frank Burke - University of Maryland
9:30am 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
(arhcives); University of Maryland (research);
Witness scheduled: Jeffrey Jones - director, en-
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
William Berkeley - Elderhostel; Ron Lamb - city
ergy policy, Office of the assistant secretary of
House Education and Labor Committee
of Los Angeles; Stanley Heuisler Christopher
Defense for production and logistics
Health and Safety Subcommittee (Chair-
Columbus Center for Marine Research and Ex-
ploration; Sheila Velazco - National Federation
man Gaydos, D-Pa.) will hold a hearing on
of Federal Employees; James Mulvaney Mercy
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
legislation (HR 1063) to establish an office of
Hospital and Medical Center
MILITARY PERSONNEL ISSUES
construction safety and to improve inspec-
House Armed Services Committee
tions, investigations, reporting and
Military Personnel and Compensation
recordkeeping on construction sites.
FY92 VA, HUD APPROPS
Subcommittee (Chairman Byron, D-Md.) will
9:30am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
House Appropriations Committee
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Shays, D-Conn.; Greg-
continue hearings on the manpower portion of
VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Sub-
ory Denton director of safety, Associated Build-
the president's fiscal 1992-93 defense authori-
ers and Contractors; William Steinmetz Jr. -
committee (Chairman Traxler, D-Mich.) will
zation request.
chairman, Health and Safety Committee, Na-
hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for
1:30pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
tional Roofing Contractors Association; Rep. Na-
programs under its jurisdiction.
Agenda: Military physician procurement and the
tional Association of Home Builders, TBA
10am and 2pm H-143 Capitol Bldg. April 17
Uniformed Services University of the Health
Witness scheduled:William Reilly administrator,
Sciences
Environmental Protection Agency
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
ENERGY DEPT.
AIR FORCE REQUEST
House Education and Labor Committee
DEFENSE PROGRAMS
House Armed Services Committee
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
House Armed Services Committee
Procurement and Military Nuclear Sys-
man Martinez, D-Calif.) will continue hearings
Department of Evergy Defense Nuclear
tems Subcommittee (Chairman Aspin, D-Wis.)
on the reauthorization of the 1965 Older
Facilities Panel Qairman Spratt, D-S.C.) will
will continue hearings on the procurement
Americans Act and on the reauthorization of
continue her *gs on the Energy Department's
portion of the president's fiscal 1992-93 de-
the Native Americans Act of 1974.
proposed Scal 1992-93 defense programs.
fense authorization request, focusing on the
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
1:30pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Air Force request.
Witnesses scheduled:
Agenda and witnesses scheduled: defense pro-
PANEL 1: S. Timothy Wapato commissioner,
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. open/may close
grams review: James Watkins - secretary of En-
Administrator for Native Americans, A. David
April 17
ergy
Lester Council on Energy and Resource Tribe,
Witness scheduled: John Welch assistant secre-
Denver, Colo.; Gay Kingman executive director,
Note: This hearing has not been rescheduled.
tary of Defense for acquisition
National Congress of American Indians; Steven
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U.N. ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
Witnesses scheduled: Drew Days - professor, Yale
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Law School; Wade Henderson director,
Stallings - president, the National Center for
Human Rights and International Organiza-
NAACP, Washington Bureau; Gerald Williams
tions Subcommittee (Chairman Yatron, D-
chief of police, Aurora Police Department, Au-
American Indian Enterprise Development, Mesa,
Ariz.; LeeAnn Tallbear - director, National
Pa.) will hold a hearing on the 1992 United
rora, Ga.; Ronald Hampton - executive director,
National Black Police Association
American Indian Council
Nations conference on the environment and
PANEL 2: Louise Kamikawa - director, National
development issues.
Pacific/Asian Resource Center on Aging, Seattle,
immediately following above markup Ray-
Wash.; Michael Guy executive director, District
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
burn Bldg. April 17
Three Governmental Cooperative, Marion, Va.;
House Public Works Committee
Hunter McKAy senior policy analyst, Center on
The full committee (Chairman Roe, D-
Aging, University of Maryland, College PArk,
MD.; Esther Allgood - regional director and
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
N.J.) will hold a hearing on the future of the
former president, National Association of State
FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION
U.S. economy and the importance of infra-
Longterm Care Ombudsman Programs, Okla-
House Foreign Affairs Committee
structure in enhancing productivity and future
U.S. competititveness.
homa City, Okla.; Samuel Simmons - president,
Western Hemisphere Affairs Subcommit-
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc.
tee (Chairman Torricelli, D-N.J.) will mark up
Witnesses scheduled: Walter Williams chairman
pending legislation.
& CEO, Bethlehem Steel Corp; Joe Shapiro
10am 2255 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
senior vice president, Walt Disney Co; Pat
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
Agenda:
Choate economist
House Energy and Commerce Committee
HR-- draft legislation authorizing aid to Latin
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
America and the Caribbean
man Sharp, D-Ind.) will hold hearings on the
HR 964 - Enterprise for the Americas Initiative
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
national energy strategy.
House Public Works and Transportation
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Committee
Witnesses scheduled:
U.S. EFFORTS IN PANAMA
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chairman
PANEL 1: Dick Warden - United Auto Workers;
House Government Operations Committee
Nowak, D-N.Y.) will continue hearings on the
Glenn Sugameli - National Wildlife Federation;
Legislation and National Security Sub-
Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Philip Smith - National Academy of Sciences
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) will
PANEL 2: Steve Plotkin Office of Technology
1pm 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
hold. a hearing on U.S. efforts to assist
Assessment; John DeCicicco - American Council
Panama.
for an Efficient Economy; Brian O'Neill Insur-
ance Institute for Highway Safety; Clarence
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Witnesses scheduled:
Ditlow - Center for Auto Safety; Mike Walsh
consultant
PANEL I: Michael Kozak Principle Deputy
House Science Committee
Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, Depart-
The Environment Subcommittee (Chair-
ment of State; Thomas Stukel mission director
man Scheuer, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
for Panama, Agency for International Develop-
the fiscal 1992 authorization for the Energy
RAILROAD STRIKE
ment; David Kriskovich - director for interna-
Department's energy conservation programs.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
tional criminal investigative training assistance
9:30am Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Transportation and Hazardous Materials
program, Department of Justice
Witnesses scheduled:
Subcommittee (Chairman- Swift, D-Wash.)
PANEL 2: Robert White president, Center for
PANEL 1: Howard Geller American Council for
may hold a hearing to examine ways to end a
International Policy; Richard Millett - professor,
an Energy Efficient Economy; Charles Guinn
railroad strike.
University of Southern III.; Mark Rosenberg
National Association of State Energy Officials;
director, Latin America and Caribbean Center,
9:30 2123 Rayburn Bldg. tentative April 17
Arthur Rosenfeld - Center for Building Science,
Fla. International University
Note: This hearing will be held only if a strike
Lawrence Berkeley Lab; Marc Ross - physics
professor, University of Michigan; Eric Hirst
occurs.
Oak Ridge National Lab
FY92 INTELLIGENCE BUDGET
PANEL 2: Judy England-Joseph - associate direc-
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
House Select Intellige Committee
tor for energy issues, GAO
PANEL 3: Michael Davis assisitant secretary for
FY92-93 FOREIGN AID
The full comro bee (Chairman McCurdy,
conservation and renewables
House Foreign Affairs Committee
D-Okla.) will a hearing on the president's
Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee
fiscal 1992 Delligence authorization request.
(Chairman Solarz, D-N.Y.) will mark up draft
10am H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed April 17
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
legislation authorizing their portion of the
Note: This hearing has not been recheduled.
SUPERCOMPUTERS
president's fiscal 1992-93 foreign aid request.
House Science Committee
2:30pm 2200 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Bou-
MOSCOW EMBASSY
cher, D-Va.) will mark up pending legislation.
House Select Intelligence Committee
9:30am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
The full committee (Chairman McCurdy,
Agenda:
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
D-Okla.) will hold a closed hearing on the U.S.
HR 656 - to provide for a coordinated federal
1992-93 FOREIGN AID
Embassy in Moscow.
research program to ensure continued U.S. lead-
House Foreign Affairs Committee
3pm H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed April 17
ership in high-performance computing.
Europe and the Middle East Subcommit-
HR ( -) authorize US Fire Administration fire
prevention programs for fiscal 1992-94.
tee (Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) will mark up
draft legislation authorizing the portion of the
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
president's fiscal 1992-93 foreign aid request
INTERIOR COMMITTEE
ETHICS MATTERS
under their jurisdiction.
House Interior Genittee
House Standards of
10am 2200 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
The full Shmittee (Acting Chairman
Official Conduct Committee
Miller,
if.) will mark up pending.
The full committee (Chairman Stokes, D-
legislati
Ohio) will meet to consider pending ethics
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 17
business.
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
1992-93 FOREIGN AID
9am HT-2M Capitol Bldg. closed April 17
House Foreign Affairs Committee
POLICE BRUTALITY
Human Rights and International Organiza-
House Judiciary Committee
VETERANS' LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
tions Subcommittee (Chairman Yatron, D-
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Pa.) will mark up draft legislation authorizing
committee (Chairman Edwards, D-Calif.) will
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
the portions of the president's fiscal 1992-93
hold a hearing on the problems associated with
The full House committee (Chairman
foreign aid request under their jurisdiction.
police brutality.
9:30am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Montgomery, D-Miss.) and the full Senate
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
committee (Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will
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drug policy at the Voice of America's ninth
Brook director of Health Science Program, The
RAND Corp.; James Kimmey director, Center
drug workshop for journalists. The two-week
hold joint hearings on the legislative agendas
for Health Services Education and Research;
workshop began on April 8.
Jack Meyer - president, New Directons for Policy
8:30am to 9:30am, Cohen Bldg., 330 Indepen-
of veterans' groups.
9am 345 Cannon Bldg. April 17
2pm:
dence Ave. S.W., G-507 April 17
Witnesses scheduled: Orval Ilooten - national
PANEL: Description of Who Lacks Health Insur-
Contact: Devorah Goldberg, 202-619-2538
commander, Veterans of WWI; Vaughn Brown
ance
Sr. - national commander, AMVETS; Francis
Dallas Salisbury president, Employee Benefit
Agnes national commander, American Ex-Pris-
Research Institute; Stephen Long - senior econo-
TRAVEL NEWS CONFERENCE
oners of War; Alfred Schwartz national com-
mist, The RAND Corp.
The GOUSA Travel Coalition holds a news
mander, Jewish War Veterans; Col. Erik Johnson
PANEL: Discussion of Why 34 Million Americans
conference with business leaders and members
Jr. - director of legislative affairs, Association of
Lack Health Insurance
of Congress to encourage U.S. travel. Partici-
the United States Army; Col. Paul Arcari
Carson Beadle - managing director, William M.
pants include Reps. Robin Talon, D-S:C., Toby
director, government relations, Retired Officers
Mercer Inc.; Gordon Trapnell - president, Ac-
Association
tuarial Research Corporation; Stephen Gold -
Roth, R-Wis., Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii,
director, Center for the Study of the States,
and James Oberstar, D-Minn., and Sens. Con-
Rockefeller Institute of Government; Arnold Ep-
rad Burns, R-Mont., Larry Pressler, R-S.D.,
LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE
stein : associate professor of medicine, Depart-
and Tom Daschle, D-S.D., as well as Marriott
STRATEGIES
ment of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical
Corp. CEO Bill Marriott, Northwest Airlines
School
Vice Chairman Fred Malek and Commerce
House Ways and Means Committee
The full committee (Chairman Rostenkow-
Deputy Secretary Rockwell Schnabel.
ski, D-III.) will hold a series of hearings on
9am, S-120 Capitol Bldg. April 17
long-term strategies for health care, including
Contact: Stephen Gaskill or Gail Harrison,
Party
202-638-2121
such items as the cost of health care and the
availability of health insurance.
Note: The event was originally scheduled for
10am and 2pm 1100 Longworth Bldg April
Organizations
April 10
17
Witnesses scheduled:
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE
10am:
GOVERNMENT SPENDING
Charles Bowsher - comptroller general, General
House Republican Conference
NEWS CONFERENCE
Accounting Office
The full conference (Chairman Lewis, R-
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) holds a news
PANEL: Discussion of Why Health Care Costs
Calif.) will meet to consider pending business.
conference to announce the first recipient of
Increase
9am, 2168 Rayburn Bldg. closed April 17
the Spendthrift Award, which will be given to
J.B. Silvers commissioner, Prospective Payment
Agenda:
the most wasteful federal government agency.
Assessment Commission; Donald Yound - execu-
Transportation Secretary Sam Skinner discusses
tive director, Prospective Payment Assessment
the potential for a rail strike
10am, House Radio-TV Gallery, Capitol
Rep. Willis Gradison, R-Ohio, will discuss the
Bldg. April 17
Commission; Paul Ginsburg executive director,
Physician Payment Review Commission; Robert
fiscal 1992 budget resolution
Contact: Juli Branson, 202-225-4236
CIVIL RIGHTS
NEWS CONFERENCE
News Events Today
The Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights
releases a new 200-page status report, "Lost
Opportunities: The Civil Rights Record of the
Bush Administration Mid-Term." The com-
--from Reuters
The Monitor has received notice of the
Commerce's Tax Policy Center and the Na-
mission, represented by Chairman Arthur
following events scheduled to take place in
tional Chamber Foundation's Domestic and
Flemming, and commission members Frankie
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
International Tax Section. Sen. Roth will dis-
Freeman and William Taylor, will also have
tions and public interest groups who wish to
cuss a study by the National Center for Policy
recommendations to address rising inter-group
have events listed in the section should send
Analysis showing that pending Individual Re-
tensions and conflicts, the Civil Rights Act of
pertinent information to: The Congressional
tirement Account legislation would increase
1991, voter registration, as well as other related
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
federal tax revenues, not cost the government
issues.
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
money as claimed by the Joint Tax Committee.
10am, National Press Club, 14th and F Sts.
include a telephone number. Notices may be
8am, International Club, 1800 K St. N.W.
N.W., Murrow Room April 17
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
April 17
Contact: Lisa Lederer or Nancy Thompson,
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
Contact: Thomas Love, 202-463-5682
202-371-1999
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
information call (202) 887-8686.
HEALTH CARE BREAKFAST
FORESTERS SPEECH
Representatives from Democrats 2000, a
Sen. Wyche Fowler, D-Ga., addresses a
EXPORT CONTROLS
coalition of elected progressive Democrats at
meeting of the National Capitol Society of
Science and International Security Pro-
national, state, and local levels, join health care
American Foresters. In his speech, Sen. Fowler
gram of the American Association for the
experts for a panel discussion on "National
will challenge the U.S. Forest Service to estab-
Advancement of Science will sponsor a seminar
Health Care: Democratic Opportunity for the
lish an environmentally sound and fiscally
on transfers, export control and dual-use tech-
1990s." Panelists, including Rep. Jim
responsible national forest management policy.
nology in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf
McDermott, D-Wash., Dr. Steffie Woolhandler
12:45pm, SH-708 Hart Bldg. April 17
War.
from Harvard Medical School, and Karen
Contact: Nehl Horton, 202-224-8049, or Ra-
8am to noon, SD G-50 Dirksen Bldg. April
Ignagni from the AFL-CIO's employee benefits
chel Kunzler, 202-224-4813
17
department, discuss the growing appeal of
Contact: Raymond Orkwis 202-326-6494.
national health care and how Democrats can
Agenda:
forge voter coalitions based on this appeal in
BUDGET NEWS CONFERENCE
8am: Breakfast briefing (for members of Congress
the future.
Sen. Chuck Robb (D-Va.) and Reps. Dave
only)
10am: Open public session
8am, B-340 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
McCurdy (D-Okla.), Jim Moody (D-Wis.),
Contact: Darren McKinney, 202-626-5620
Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) and Tim Penny (D-
Minn.) hold a news conference to announce a
new fiscal plan. The budget recommendations
IRA BREAKFAST
DRUGS WORKSHOP
being proposed by the congressmen are con-
Sen. William Roth, R-Del., addresses a
Rep. Edward Feighan, D-Ohio, discusses
tained in the recent Progressive Policy Insti-
breakfast sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of
the role of Congress in shaping the national
tute study, "Paying for Progress."
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Boeninger, minister to the Secretary General of
panel discussion on "The Changing Role of the
the Presidency of Chile; Hoover Institution
International Court of Justice."
1:15pm, The Capitol, Triangle April 17
senior research fellow Larry Diamond; Univer-
Contact: Roberta Heine, 202-225-2472
sity of Southern California professor Abraham
Lowenthal; and American Enterprise Institute
HEALTH CARE DINNER
resident scholar Joshua Muravchik.
The Women's National Democratic Club
BANKING NEWS CONFERENCE
1:30pm, 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
hosts a dinner and panel discussion on the
Rep. Frank Annunzio (D-III.), chairman of
Contact: 202-225-5021
national health care crisis. Speaking will be
the House Banking Committee's subcommittee
Sen. John Rockefeller, D-W.Va., who will re-
on financial institutions, holds a news confer-
view the report of the Pepper Commission,
ence to announce the reappointment of Rep.
which he headed; Dr. Alan Nelson will outline
Bruce Vento (D-Minn.) as chairman of the
INTERNATIONAL LAW CONFERENCE
the American Medical Association's Health
subcommittee's Resolution Trust Corporation
The American Society of International Law
Care Access America Plan; Dr. David
Oversight Task Force and to announce the
holds its annual meeting on occasion of its 85th
Himmelstein will argue in favor of a plan
panel's new members.
anniversary. This year's topic is "Law and the
similar to Canada's; and John Sweeney will
1:30pm, 2222 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
New World Order: Continuity and Change
present the AFL-CIO position.
Contact: Catherine Hope, 202-225-6631
from an Eighty-Five Year Perspective." First
6:15pm, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.
of four days.
April 17
2pm, Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut
Contact: 202-232-7363
Ave. NW April 17
DEMOCRACY DISCUSSION
Contact: 202-265-4313, or the hotel, 202-347-
House Committee on Foreign Affairs spon-
3000
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
sors a panel discussion titled, "Support for
Highlights:
AND REPORTS
Democracy: The U.S. Role." Panelists include
2pm to 5pm: Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-
3pm: The Agriculture Department releases
Zofia Kuratowska, deputy speaker of the Pol-
N.Y., co-chairs a panel discussion on the topic,
the weekly broiler and egg report.
"The Gulf War: Collective Security, War Powers,
ish Senate; Kenyan human rights activist Gib-
and Laws of War."
5pm: The Energy Information Administra-
son Kamua Kuria; Amir Salem of the Egyptian
8:15pm to 10pm: International Court of Justice
tion releases weekly report on petroleum
Organization for Human Rights; Edgardo
Judge Mohamed:Shahabuddeen participates in a
inventories.
Congressional Committee Phone Numbers
Senate Committees
Agriculture
224-2035
Governmental Affairs
224-4751
Appropriations
224-3471
Judiciary
224-5225
Armed Services
224-3871
Labor and Human Resources
224-5375
Banking, Housing and Urban, Affairs
224-7391
Rules and Administration
224-6352
Budget
224-0642
Select Ethics
224-2981
Commerce, Science and Transportation
224-5115
Select Indian Affairs
224-2251
Energy and Natural Resources
224-4971
Select Intelligence
224-1700
Environment and Public Works
224-6176
Small Business
224-5175
Finance
224-4515
Special Aging
224-5364
Foreign Relations
224-4651
Veterans' Affairs
224-9126
House Committees
Agriculture
225-2171
Post Office and Civil Service
225-4054
Appropriations
225-2771
Public Works and Transportation
225-4472
Armed Services
225-4151
Rules
225-9486
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
225-4247
Science, Space and Technology
225-6371
Budget
226-7200
Select Aging
226-3375
District of Columbia
225-4457
Select Children, Youth and Families
226-7660
Education and Labor
225-4527
Select Hunger
226-5470
Energy and Commerce
225-2927
Select Intelligence
225-4121
Foreign Affairs
225-5021
Select Narcotics Abuse and Control
226-3040
Government Operations
225-5051
Small Business
225-5821
House Administration
225-2061
Standards of Official Conduct
225-7103
Interior and Insular Affairs
225-2761
Veterans' Affairs
225-3527
Judiciary
225-3951
Ways and Means
225-3625
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
225-4047
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Senate Committees Future Listings
Aging
FY92 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
FY92 LEGISLATIVE APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
Subcommittee Hearings
224-5364
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chairman
Legislative Branch Subcommittee (Chair-
Leahy, D-Vt.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
man Reid, D-Nev.) of Senate Appropriations
IMPROVING RESPITE CARE
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appro-
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
Senate Special Aging Committee (Chair-
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
appropriations for programs under its
man Pryor, D-Ark.) will hold a hearing on ways
2:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. tentative
jurisdiction.
to improve respite care.
April 23; May 7, 14 & 21; June 4
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
2pm SD-628 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
Agenda: General Accounting Office; Office of
April 23: Aid to Latin America: Bernard Aronson
Technology Assessment
assistant secretary of State for inter-American
affairs; James Michel assistant administrator for
Appropriations
Latin America and the Caribbean, Agency for
FY92 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
International Development
May 7: Agency for International Development
Subcommittee Hearings
224-3471
management: Ronald Roskins - administrator,
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
AID; Gen. Herbert Beckington inspector gen-
committee (Chairman Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of
FY92 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
eral, AID
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
Subcommittee Hearings
May 14: Foreign Aid & U.S. Trade: Henrietta
hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for pro-
Rural Development, Agriculture and Re-
Holzman - assistant administrator, Agency for
grams under its jurisdiction.
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman Bur-
International Development; John Macomber -
1pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
dick, D-N.D.) of Senate Appropriations Com-
president, Export-Import Bank; Fred Zeder -
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 25; May 9,
president, Overseas Private Investment Corpora-
mittee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
tion; Priscilla Rabb-Ayres - director, U.S. Trade
16, 23
appropriations for programs under its
and Development Program
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
jurisdiction.
May 21: Security Assistance in the Post-Cold War
April 18: Federal Highway Administration
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 19 and 26
Era: Reginald Bartholomew under secretary of
April 25: National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
State for international security affairs; Lt. Gen.
istration; Research and Special Programs Admin-
istration
April 19: Commodity Futures Trading Commis-
Teddy Allen, director, Defense Security Assis-
tance Agency
May 9: Federal Aviation Administration
sion; Food and Drug Administration; Farm Credit
June 4: Aid to Africa: Herman Cohen - assistant
May 16: U.S. Coast Guard
Administration; Farm Credit System Assistance
Board
secretary of State for African affairs; Scott
May 23: General Accounting Office
April 26: Secretary of Agriculture
Spangler - assistant administrator, Agency for
International Development
FY92 TREASURY-POSTAL APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
FY92 COMMERCE, STATE,
Treasury-Postal Service and General Gov-
JUSTICE APPROPS
FY92 INTERIOR APPROPS
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman DeConcini,
Subcommittee Hearings
Subcommittee Hearings
D-Ariz.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary and
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Byrd, D-
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
WVa) of Senate Appropriations Committee
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Hollings D-S.C.) of Senate Appropriations
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 17 and 25
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
10am SD-128 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
April 17: Office of Management and Budget
appropriations for programs under its
jurisdiction.
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. April 24
April 25: Office of National Drug Control Policy;
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
10am S-146 Capitol April 18 and 23
10am SD-128 Dirksen Bldg. April 25; May
Agenda:
14
April 18: Eugene Kopp - acting director, United
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 15 & 16
FY92 VA, HUD APPROPRIATIONS
States Information Agency; Malcolm Forbes Jr.
10am SD-128 Dirksen Bldg. May 21
chairman, Board for International Broadcasting
Subcommittee Hearings
9:30am SD-128 Dirksen Bldg. June 5
April 23: Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug
Agenda schedualed:
VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub-
Enforcement Administration
April 23: Forest Service
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) of
April 24: Energy Conservation
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold
April 25: Bureau of Mines, Office of Surface Mining
hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for pro-
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
May 14: clean coal technology; fossil energy
grams under its jurisdiction.
Subcommittee Hearings
May 15: Smithsonian Institution; National Gallery
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
of Art
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
May 16: Minerals Management Service; Indian
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
9:30am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. April 24
Health Service
tee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropria-
May 21: secretary of Energy
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 8
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
June 5: secretary of the Interior; members of
1:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 15
9am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
Congress
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 17
9am SD-407 Capitol Bldg. April 25
Date TBA: Fish and Wildlife Service
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
April 17: United States Court of Veterans Appeals;
9am SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
Department of Veterans Affairs
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 9
April 23: Science Education Programs of Various
Time TBA SD-124 Dirksen Bldg. May 14
FY92 LABOR-HHS APPROPS
Agencies
Time TBA SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 16,
April 24: Office of Science and Technology Policy;
21 & 23
Subcommittee Hearings
National Science Foundation
Agenda:
Labor, Health and Human Services, Educa-
May 8: National Space Council; National Aeronau-
April 23: A-12 follow-on issues
tion and Related Agencies Subcommittee
tics and Space Administration
April 25: classified programs; closed
(Chairman Harkin, D-Iowa) of Senate Appro-
May 15: Commission on National Service; Points of
May 7: strategic programs, SDI closed/open
priations Committee will hold hearings on
Light Foundation
May 9. voluntary military service, women in the
fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs under
May 17: Public Witness
military, family life issues
its jurisdiction
May 14: NATO issues
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 17, 18,
May 16: TBA
23, 24
May 21: Dick Cheney secretary of Defense
Armed Services
May 23: Cheney (alternate date)
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. April 25
July 16: subcommittee markup
Agenda:
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July 18: committee markup
April 17, 18, 23, 24: outside witnesses
DOE NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
April 25: Secretary of Education
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
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will continue hearings on restructuring of the
Energy & Natural
banking industry.
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will continue hearings on
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
Resources
the president's fiscal 1992-93 defense authori-
zation request, focusing on Energy Department
224-4971
national security programs.
9am SR-222 Russell Bldg. April 18
Commerce,
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Witness scheduled: James D. Watkins - secretary
ENERGY STRATEGY
of Energy
Science &
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
Transportation
mark up legislation (S 341) the National En-
SOVIET STRATEGIC FORCES
ergy Security Act of 1991.
Strategic Forces and Nuclear Deterrence
224-5115
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. April 17, 18,
Subcommittee (Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of
& 24
Senate Armed Services Committee will con-
NASA OVERSIGHT
Note: The committee plans to mark up the bill in
tinue hearings on the president's fiscal 1992-93
Science, Technology and Space Sub-
the following order: Title IV renewable energy;
defense authorization request, focusing on So-
committee (Chairman Gore, D-Tenn.) of Sen-
Title V coal; Title VI research and develop-
viet strategic force developments.
ment; Title X natural gas; Title III - energy
ate Commerce, Science and Transportation
efficiency: Order of consideration of remaining
2pmS-407 Capitol Bldg. closed April 18
Committee will hold hearings on National
titles TBA
Witness scheduled: Lawrence Gershwin national
Aeronautics and Space Administration
intelligence officer for Soviet Strategic Forces,
(NASA) issues.
CIA
9am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 19
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 24
Environment &
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
U.S. STRATEGIC AIR FORCES
April 19: FY92 Budget overview: Norman Augus-
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
tine former chairman, Advisory Committee on
Public Works
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will continue hearings on
the Future of the U.S. Space Program; Adm
the president's fiscal 1992-93 defense authori-
Richard Truly administrator, NASA
224-6176
zation request, focusing on the U.S. strategic
April 24: Mission to Planet Earth
ENERGY DEPT.
air command and the U.S. space command.
NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL
2pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. April 23
Witnesses scheduled: Gen. George Butler - com-
MARINE MAMMAL NOMINATIONS
Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee (Chair-
mander in chief, U.S. Strategic Air Command;
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
man Graham, D-Fla.) of Senate Environment
Gen. Donald Kutyna - commander in chief, U.S.
tion Committee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.)
and Public Works Committee will hold a hear-
Space Command
will hold a confirmation hearing on the nomi-
ing on the management of the civilian radioac-
nations of Jack Lentfer and John Reynolds to
tive waste program of the Energy Department.
the Marine Mammal Commission.
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
NATIONAL CRITICAL
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 24
Witnesses scheduled: John Bartlett - Office of
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Energy
Defense Industry and Technology Sub-
Department; Judy England-Joseph - associate
committee (Chairman Bingaman, D-N.M.) of
director for environmental issues, GAO; Grany
Sawyer Lionel, Sawyer & Collins; Cas Robincon
Senate Armed Services Committee will con-
ARCTIC OCEANS RESEARCH
commissioner, Georgia Public Service Commis-
tinue hearings on the president's fiscal 1992-93
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
sion
defense authorization request, focusing on the
National Critical Technology Report.
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Kerry, D-
Mass.) and the National Ocean Policy Study
9am SR-232A Russell Bldg. April 25
Witnesses scheduled: Bobby Inman chairman,
will hold a hearing on arctic oceans research.
ANWR OVERSIGHT
executive commission, Science Applications In-
2:30pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. April 24
Joint Hearing
Environmental Protection Subcommittee
ternational Corp.; William Phillips - associate
director for industrial technology, Office of Sci-
(Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Envi-
ence and Technology Policy, executive office of
ronment and Public Works Committee and
the president
Superfund, Ocean and Water Protection Sub-
INSURANCE COMPANY INSOLVENCIES
committee (Chairman Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
Senate Environment and Public Works Com-
DOE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
tion Committee (Acting Chairman Bryan, D-
mittee will hold a joint hearing on the question
Strategic Forces and Nuclear Deterrence
Nev.) will hold a hearing on insurance company
of opening the coastal plain of the Alaska
Subcommittee (Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of
insolvencies.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for exploratory
Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 9
oil drilling. The hearing will consider the Inte-
hearing on the president's fiscal 1992-93 de-
rior Department's report and recommenda-
fense authorization request, focusing on En-
tions on ANWR and the final Legislative Envi-
ergy Department environmental restoration
ronmental Impact Statement and S 39, a bill to
and waste management programs in the de-
PIPELINE SAFETY
declare ANWR a wilderness area.
fense authorization.
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
10am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
Time & room TBA Date TBA
(Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of Senate Com-
Witness scheduled: Leo Duffy - director, office of
merce, Science and Transportation Committee
environmental restoration and waste manage-
will hold an oversight hearing on pipeline
FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROGRAMS
ment, Energy Department
safety.
Field Hearing
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 15
Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee (Chairman Burdick, D-N.D.) will
Banking, Housing
hold a field hearing on the reauthorization of
federal highway programs.
8:30am Billings, Mont., April 22
& Urban Affairs
RAIL SAFETY
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
224-7391
(Chairman Exon, D-Neb.) of Senate Com-
PERSIAN GULF CLEANUP
RESTRUCTURING
OF
BANKING
merce, Science and Transportation Committee
Gulf Environmental Task Force (Chairman
INDUSTRY
will hold 8 hearing on reauthorization of rail
Lieberman, D-Conn.) of Senate Environmental
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Af-
safety programs.
and Public Works Committee will hold an
fairs Committee (Chairman Riegle, D-Mich.)
9:30am SR-253 Russell Bldg. June 16
advisory meeting for task force members to
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Treaty Doc. 102-2: Protocols to the Convention for
ASSET FORFEITURE
the Safety of Life at Sea and to the Convention on
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
the Load Lines
discuss oil well fire fighting technology and
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Resolution to withdraw the following treaties:
other technologies related to environmental
Treaty Doc. 97-4: Amendments to International
on the management of asset forfeiture by the
cleanup in the Persian Gulf.
Convention on Load Lines (adopted 1979)
Justice Department and the Customs Service.
9:30am SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
Treaty Doc. 100-12: Amendments to International
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg.April 25
Convention on Load Lines (adopted November
1983)
FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Finance
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
FOREIGN AID: WESTERN
on the management of the federal energy
224-4515
HEMISPHERE PROGRAMS
policy.
Western Hemisphere and Peace Corps Af-
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 14
TRADETALKS
fairs Subcommittee (Chairman Dodd, D-
Senate Finance Committee (Chairman
Conn.) of Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bentsen, D-Texas) will hold hearings on the
will hold a hearing on the president's fiscal
DUTY ENFORCEMENT
Uruguay Round of the multilateral trade nego-
1992-93 request for foreign aid, focusing on
Oversight of Government Management
tiations under the General Agreement on Tar-
Western Hemisphere programs.
Subcommittee (Chairman Levin, D-Mich.) of
iffs and Trade (GATT).
2pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 17
Witnesses scheduled: Bernard Aronson - assistant
hold a hearing on the enforcement of anti-
9:15am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs;
dumping and countervailing duties.
Witnesses scheduled:
James Michel assistant administrator, Bureau
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 21
April 17: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled
for Latin America and the Caribbean, Agency for
Today" section for witnesses
International Development; Nancy Dorn deputy
April 18: Sen. Hollings, D-S.C.
assistant secretary of Defense for Inter-American
William Brock former U.S. Trade Representative
Affairs
PANEL: Jack Valenti president and CEO, Motion
Picture Association of America and chairman and
CEO, Motion Picture Export Association of
USIA, VOA REAUTHORIZATION
Indian Affairs
America; Frank Popoff president and CEO, Dow
Terrorism, Narcotics and International Op-
Chemical Co., representing Chemical Manufac-
224-2251
turers Association; Jack Sheinkman president,
erations Subcommittee (Chairman Kerry, D-
Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers
Mass.) of Senate Foreign Relations Committee
IMPROVING BIA
Union
will continue hearings on the president's fiscal
SCHOOL FACILITIES
PANEL: Clyde Prestowitz president, Economic
1992-93 foreign assistance request, focusing on
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
Strategy Institute; Robert Hudec University of
reauthorization of the U.S. Information Agency
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing on
Minnesota Law School; Ernest Preeg Center for
(USIA) and the Voice of America (VOA).
Strategic and International Studies
school facilities operated by the Bureau of
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
Indian Affairs, focusing on new construction,
Agenda and witnesses scheduled: Eugene Kopp
repair and improvement.
acting director, USIA; Robert Coonrod deputy
U.S.-JAPAN TRADE TALKS
associate director, VOA; William Glade asso-
2:30pm SR-485 Russell Bldg. April 24
International Trade Subcommittee (Chair-
ciate director, Bureau of Educational and Cul-
man Baucus, D-Mont.) of Senate Finance
tural Affairs, USIA
Committee will continue hearings on progress
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
made in the Structural Impediments Initiative
April 12.
talks between the United States and Japan.
Judiciary
Structural impediments are non-tariff factors,
such as financial and distribution systems, that
224-5225
have the effect of inhibiting free trade between
Governmental
nations.
STRENGTHENING CRIME CONTROL
Time TBA SD-215 Dirksen Bldg date TBA
Affairs
Senate Judiciary Committee (Chairman Bi-
Note: Hearings began April 15 and were recessed
den, D-Del.) will hold a hearing on legislative
subject to the call of the chair.
224-4751
proposals to strengthen crime control.
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. April 18 & 23 &
VA HOSPITALS
May 7 & 15
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Witnesses scheduled:
Foreign Relations
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
April 18: Dick Thornburgh Attorney General,
on conditions in hospitals operated by the
Department of Justice
224-4651
Veterans Affairs Department.
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
FOREIGN RELATIONS BUSINESS
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S.-MEXICO FREE TRADE
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will meet to consider
WASTEFUL ORDERING
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
pending business.
PRACTICES AT DOD
10am SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. April 18
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
Oversight of Government Management
Agenda:
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Subcommittee (Chairman Levin, D-Mich.) of
NOMINATIONS:
to review proposals for a U.S.-Mexico free-
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will
Melissa Foelsch Wells to be ambassador to Zaire
trade agreement.
David Lamberston to be ambassador to Thailand
hold a hearing on wasteful ordering practices of
10am Room TBA May 14
Raymond Seitz to be ambassador to Great Britain
the Department of Defense.
MARKUP:
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 23
S 786 - authorize the provision of medical supplies
and other humanitarian assistance to the Kurdish
peoples
GATT NEGOTIATIONS
S 100 set forth United States policy toward
INSURANCE FRAUD
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub-
Central America and to assist the economic recov-
ery and development of that region
Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga-
committee (Chairman DeConcini, D-Ariz.) of
TREATIES:
tions (Chairman Nunn, D-Ga.) of Senate Gov-
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Ex. EE - 96-1: International Convention on Stan-
ernmental Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
on the issues involved in the Uruguay Round of
dards of Training, Certification and
ing on fraud in the insurance industry.
the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade
Watchkeeping for Seafarers
9am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. April 24 and
(GATT) negotiations.
Treaty Doc. 101-7: MARPOL Annex II
additional dates TBA
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. May 16
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VETERANS' DISABILITY
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Labor & Human
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will mark up
ing on pending legislation.
pending legislation.
9am SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 16
Resources
9am SR-418 Russell Bldg. June 6
Agenda:
S 775 - Increase the rates of compensation for
224-5375
veterans with service-connected disabilities and
the rates of dependency and indemnity com-
SOLDIERS' & SAILORS' RELIEF
HEALTH & HORMONE
pensation for the survivors of certain disabled
Joint Hearing
REPLACEMENT THERAPY
veterans
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Aging Subcommittee (Chairman Adams, D-
S 127 - Increase the rates of compensation for
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) and House Vet-
veterans with service-connected disabilities and
Wash.) of Senate Labor and Human Resources
erans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Mont-
the rates of dependency and indemnity com-
Committee will hold a hearing on the health
gomery, D-Miss.) will hold a joint hearing on
pensation for the survivors of certain disabled
effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on
proposed amendments to the 1940 Soldiers'
veterans.
older women.
and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.
HR 153 - Authorize the U.S. Court of Veterans'
10am SD-430 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
Appeals to convene a judicial conference to make
Time & room TBA Date TBA
recommendations on how to improve the court's
Note: This hearing was orginally scheduled for
administration
March 21.
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
Field Hearing
Education, Arts and Humanities Sub-
committee (Acting Chairman Mikulski, D-
Md.) of Senate Labor and Human Resources
Committee will hold a field hearing on the
House Committees Future Listings
reauthorization of the 1965 Higher Education
Act.
9:30am Cantonsville, Md. April 19
hearing on the status of services provided by
Aging
the Social Security Administration.
10am 345 Cannon Bldg. May 23
Rules &
REAUTHORIZING THE OLDER
AMERICANS ACT
Administration
Joint Hearing
Agriculture
House Select Aging Committee (Chairman
224-6352
Roybal, D-Calif.) and Human Resources Sub-
225-2171
committee (Chairman Martinez, D-Calif.) of
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Housee Education and Labor Committee will
PESTICIDE REGULATION (FIFRA)
VOTER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
hold a joint hearing on the reauthorization of
Department Operations, Research and For-
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
the Older Americans Act.
eign, Agriculture Subcommittee (Chairman
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will mark up
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 25
Rose, D-N.C.) of House Agriculture will hold a
legislation (S 250) to establish national voter
hearing to review the Federal Insecticide, Fun-
registration procedures for federal elections.
gicide and Rodenticide Act.
9:30 SR-301 Russell Bldg. April 24
THE OLDER AMERICANS
10am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 23
ACT & MEDICARE
Field Hearing
ARCHITECT OF THE
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
CAPITOL REPORT
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
House Select Aging Committee will hold a
FOREST RESOURCES
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will meet to re-
hearing on the ability of the programs in the
Forests, Family Farms and Energy Sub-
ceive a report from the Architect of the Capitol
Older Americans Act and Medicare to meet the
committee (Chairman Volkmer, D-Mo.) of
on current projects.
needs of the elderly.
House Agriculture Committee will hold hear-
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. Date TBA
10:30am Ridgewood, Queens, N.Y. April 26
ings on reforestation of national forest lands
and federal forest management policy.
10am 1302 Longworth Bldg. April 23 & 25
INSURANCE SOLVENCY
Veterans' Affairs
Agenda:
AND ANNUITY PROTECTION
April 23: review of lawsuits on the management of
224-9126
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
old-growth forest resources in the Pacific North-
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
west
VA HEALTH CARE
House Select Aging will hold a hearing on
April 25: review of Forest Service Timber sale
appraisal pricing and cost allocation
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
protecting pensioners' annuities in the wake of
the Executive Life Insurance Co. failure.
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
ing on legislation (S 127) to increase the rates of
10am Room TBA April 30
compensation for veterans with service-con-
nected disabilities and the rates of dependency
DO-IT-YOURSELF PENSIONS
TRADE TALKS "FAST TRACK"
and indemnity compensation for the survivors
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
AUTHORITY EXTENSION
of certain disabled veterans.
9am SR-418 Russell Bldg. April 23
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
House Agriculture Committee (Chairman
House Select Aging Committee will hold a
de la Garza, D-Texas) will hold a hearing on
hearing on the effectiveness of do-it-yourself
extending the president's authority to negoti-
pensions.
ate trade agreements that would be considered
10am Room TBA May 7
by Congress under "fast-track" procedures.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
The procedures, which bar amendments and
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
impose. time limits on consideration, would
(Chairman Cranston, D-Calif.) will hold a hear-
SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES
apply to the proposed North American Free
ing on education and employment benefits for
Retirement, Income and Employment Sub-
Trade Agreement between the U.S., Mexico
veterans.
committee (Chairman Hughes, D-N.J.) of
and Canada.
9am SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 9
House Select Aging Committee will hold a
9:30am 1300 Longworth Bldg. April 24
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May 1: (10am) Navaho and Hopi Relocation Com-
mission; Institute of American Indian and Alas-
Armed Services
kan Native Culture; National Indian Gaming
Appropriations
225-4151
Commission; (1:30pm) Institute of Museum Ser-
vices
225-2771
May 7: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Com-
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
mission; Commission of Fine Arts; National Gal-
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FY92 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
lery of Art
Readiness Subcommittee (Chairman
Subcommittee Hearings
May 8: Bureau of Land Management
Hutto, D-Fla.) of House Armed Services Com-
Agriculture, Rural Development and Re-
May 9. Territories
mittee will continue hearings on the operation
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
and maintenance portion of the fiscal 1992-93
Whitten, D-Miss.) of House Appropriations
defense authorization.
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal 1992
FY92 LABOR, HHS APPROPS
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
appropriations for programs under its jurisdic-
Subcommittee Hearings
Agenda: Defense Department civilian work force
tion.
Labor, Health and Human Services, Educa-
reduction and management plan
1pm 2362 Rayburn Bldg. April 17, 18 and
tion and Related Agencies- Subcommittee
23
(Chairman Natcher, D-Ky:) of House Appro-
Agenda:
priations Committee will hold hearings on
ENERGY DEPT.
April 17: Secretary of Agriculture
fiscal 1992 appropriations for programs under
DEFENSE PROGRAMS
April 18: Food and Drug Administration
its jurisdiction.
Department of Energy Defense Nuclear
April 23: Farmers Home Administration
10am and 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Facilities Panel (Chairman Spratt, D-S.C.) of
and 18
House Armed Services Committee will con-
Agenda:
tinue hearings on the Energy Department's
FY92 DEFENSE APPROPS
April 17: (10am) National Institute of Diabetes and
proposed fiscal 1992-93 defense programs.
Subcommittee Hearings
Digestive and Kidney Diseases; National Insti-
1:30pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
tute of Deafness and other Communication Disor-
ders (2pm) National Center for Human Genome
1:30pm 2337 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
D-Pa.) of House Appropriations Committee
Agenda and witnesses scheduled:
Research; National Institute of General Medical
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
Sciences
April 17: defense programs review: James Watkins
for programs under its jurisdiction.
-secretary of Energy
April 18: (10am) John Fogarty Center; National
10am and 1:30pm H-140 Capitol closed
April 18: weapons complex reconfiguration study
Library of Medicine (2pm) National Institute of
April 17 and 18
Dental Research; Office of the Director
Agenda:
April 17: (10am) Marine Corps procurement
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
(1:30pm) Stategic Defense Initiative
FY92 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
April 18: (10am) space-launched vehicles and sup-
Subcommittee Hearings
Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
port (1:30pm) command, control, communica-
tions, intelligence overview
Transportation and Related Agencies Sub-
committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) of
committee (Chairman Lehman, D-Fla.) of
House Armed Services Committee will con-
House Appropriations Committee will hold
tinue hearings on legislation (HR 1208) to
FISTS
hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for pro-
authorize military construction projects for
FY92 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
grams under its jurisdiction.
1992-93, focusing on Defense energy conserva-
Subcommittee Hearings
tion programs.
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chair-
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. April 23,
man Obey, D-Wis.) of House Appropriations
24, 25, 30; May 1 & 2
9:30am 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Committee will hold hearings on fiscal -1992
Agenda:
Time and room TBA April 25
April 23: St. Lawrence Seaway Development Cor-
appropriations for programs under its jurisdic-
poration
tion.
April 24: Acquisition Policy and Process
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
9am H-308 Capitol Bldg. April 17
April 25: Office of the Secretary
MILITARY PERSONNEL ISSUES
2pm H-308 Capitol Bldg. April 18
April 30: outside witnesses
Military Personnel and Compensation Sub-
Agenda:
May 1: outside witnesses
May 2: outside witnesses
committee (Chairman Byron, D-Md.) of House
April 17: public witnesses
Armed Services Committee will continue hear-
April 18: Paul Coverdell director, Peace Corps
ings on the manpower portion of the presi-
dent's fiscal 1992-93 defense authorization
FY92 TREASURY, POSTAL APPROPS
FY92 INTERIOR APPROPS
Subcommittee Hearings
request.
Subcommittee Hearings
Treasury, Postal Service and General Gov-
2pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
ernment Subcommittee (Chairman Roybal, D-
1:30pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
D-Ill.) of House Appropriations Committee
Agenda:
Calif.) of House Appropriations Committee
April 17: Military physician procurement and the
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
will hold hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations
Uniformed Services University of the Health
for programs under its jurisdiction.
for programs under its jurisdiction.
Sciences
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April
9:15 and 2pm H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 17
April 18: Redeployment of reserve personnel from
17, 18
10am H-164 Capitol Bldg. April 18
Operation Desert Storm
9:30am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 19
Agenda
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April
April 17: public witnesses
23 and 24
April 18: Office of Management and Budget
A-12 AIRCRAFT ISSUES
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. April 25 & 30
Investigations Subcommittee (Chairman
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 1
Mavroules, D-Mass.) of House Armed Services
&2
Committee will continue hearings on the can-
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
FY92 VA;HUD APPROPS
celed A-12 aircraft program.
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 8
Subcommittee Hearings
10am & 2pm (if needed) 2216 Rayburn Bldg.
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 9
VA, HUD-and-Independent Agencies Sub-
closed April 18
Agenda:
committee (Chairman Traxler, D-Mich.) of
April 17: Energy Conservation: Michael Davis
House Appropriations Committee will hold
assistant secretary of Energy
hearings on fiscal 1992 appropriations for pro-
FY92-93 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
April 18: outside witnesses: arts and humanities
April 19: outside witnesses: arts education
grams under its jurisdiction.
SDI BUDGET
April 23: (10am) Bureau of Mines; (1:30pm) Office
10am and 2pm H-143 Capitol Bldg. April 17
Research and Development Subcommittee
of Surface Mining
and 18
(Chairman Dellums, D-Calif.) of House Armed
April 24: Forest Service
Agenda:
Services Committee will continue hearings on
April 25: Office of Secretary/Solicitor/IG
April 17: Environmental Protection Agency
the research, development and tests portion of
April 30: Fossil Energy; Clean Coal; Strategic
April 18: (10am) Council on Environmental Quality
the fiscal 1992-93 defense authorization, focus-
Petroleum Reserve; NPR
(2pm) Environmental Protection Agency
ing on the strategic defense initiative budget
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House continued
Children in Poverty; Maria Gomez - director,
Agenda:
Mary's Center for Maternal Care
HR 115 establish a presumption of eligibility for
request.
disability benefits in the case of certain .coal
9:30am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
miners who filed claims under part C between
2pm 2118 Rayburn Bldg. closed April 18
COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL
July 1,1973, and April 1; 1980
Note: The afternoon session will be a joint hearing
HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN
HR 451 - Amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to
with the Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
House Select Children, Youth, and Families
provide that when benefits are paid for at least 2
Committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) will
years after an initial determination of eligibility
committee
for such benefits the benefits will not be required
hold a hearing on the effectiveness of commu-
to be repaid upon a final determination of ineligi-
nity-based mental health care for children with
bility for benefits
serious emotional disturbances.
HR 694 amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to
Banking, Finance
10am Room TBA April 29
provide special procedures for certain claims due
to pneumoconiosis
& Urban Affairs
HR 799 ensure that checks to pay benefits under
Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health
225-4247
Education &
Act of 1977 are delivered early if the usual
delivery date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or
holiday
BANK INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING
Labor
HR 1116 permit certain miners and their survivors
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regula-
to have their claims reviewed under the Black
tion and Insurance Subcommittee (Chairman
225-4527
Lung Benefits Act
Annunzio, D-Ill.) of House Banking, Finance
HR 1637 make improvements in the Black Lung
and Urban Affairs Committee will hold hear-
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Benefits Act
ings on restructuring of the banking industry.
Health and Safety Subcommittee (Chair-
9:30am and 11am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April
man Gaydos, D-Pa.) of House Education and
18, 24 and 25
Labor Committee will hold a hearing on legisla-
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 30; May 2
tion (HR 1063) to establish an office of con-
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
and 7
struction safety and to improve inspections,
Field Hearing
Agenda:
investigations, reporting and recordkeeping on
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
April 18: (9:30am) Financial Democracy Campaign;
construction sites.
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
Consumer Federation of America; Public Citi-
9:30am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
and Labor Committee will hold a field hearing
zen's Congress Watch; Consumers Union; Na-
tional Taxpayers Union; ACORN (11am) Inde-
Time & room TBA April 24, 30, May 1, 9
on the reauthorization of the 1965 Older Amer-
icans Act.
pendent Insurance Agents of America; Securities
Industry Association; National Association of
Time TBA Taylor, Mich. April 29
Realtors; Hispanic American Builders Associa-
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
tion
OLDER AMERICANS ACT
April 24: (9:30am) Henry Reuss former member of
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
TRADE TALKS:
Congress and former chairman of House Banking,
man Martinez, D-Calif.) of House Education
IMPLICATIONS FOR WORKERS
Finance and Urban Affairs Committee; Wayne
and Labor Committee will continue hearings
Joint Hearing
Rogers - Wayne-Rogers and Co.; William Burkett
on the reauthorization of the 1965 Older Amer-
Labor-Management Relations Subcommit-
former California superintendent of banks
icans Act and on the reauthorization of the
tee (Chairman Williams, D-Mont.) and Em-
(11am) community bankers
April 25: (9:30am) state financial services (11am)
Native Americans Act of 1974.
ployment Opportunities Subcommittee (Chair-
academics
9:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
man Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Education and
April 30: Alan Greenspan chairman, Federal
Time & room TBA April 25, 27
Labor Committee will hold a joint hearing on
Reserve Board; Robert Clarke comptroller of the
Note: April 25 hearing is joint with House
the president's proposed trade agreements
currency; L. William Seidman chairman, Fed-
Select Aging Committee (Chairman Roybal, D-
with Canada and Mexico, focusing on the
eral Deposit Insurance Corporation; Richard
Calif.)
implications for workers.
Breeden . chairman, Securities and Exchange
Time & room TBA April 30
Commission
May 2: foreign bankers
May 7: corporate borrowers
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
STRIKER REPLACEMENT
RECAPITALIZATION OF
House Education and Labor Committee
BANK INSURANCE FUND
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will mark up legisla-
THE STATE OF EDUCATION
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
tion (HR 5) to amend the National Labor
Elementary, Secondary and Vocational
Committee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas) will
Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
hold a hearing on recapitalization of the Fed-
prevent discrimination based on participation
D-Mich.) of House Education and Labor Com-
eral Deposit Insurance Corporation.
in labor disputes.
mittee will hold a hearing on the state of
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. April 19
9:45am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
education.
Witnesses scheduled:
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
Time & room TBA May 1
April 19. Alan Greenspan chairman, Board of
April 11.
Governors, Federal Reserve System
OFFICE OF EDUCATION
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
JOB CORPS
Children, Youth &
Select Education Subcommittee (Chairman
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
Owens, D-N.Y.) of House Education and Labor
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
Families
Committee will continue hearings on the Office
tion and Labor Committee will hold a hearing
of Educational Research Institute.
to review current U.S. Job Corps programs.
226-7660
Time & room TBA April 23 & 25
Time & Room TBA May 7
IMPROVING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
House Select Children, Youth, and Families
Committee (Chairman Schroeder, D-Colo.) will
BLACK LUNG PROGRAM
JTPA AMENDMENTS
hold a hearing on generating new strategies for
Labor Standards Subcommittee (Chairman
Employment Opportunities Subcommittee
improving services for healthy infants and
Murphy, D-Pa.) of House Education and Labor
(Chairman Perkins, D-Ky.) of House Educa-
children.
Committee will hold a hearing on pending
tion and Labor Committee will hold a hearing
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. April 23
legislation pertaining to the Black Lung
on proposed amendments to the 1982 Job
Witnesses scheduled: Sen. Bradley, D-N.J.; Judith
program.
Training Partnership Act.
Jones - executive director, National Center for
Time & room TBA April 24
Time & room TBA May 9
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991
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House continued
eign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on
PERSONNEL & POLICE
the president's fiscal 1992-93 foreign aid re-
SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
Energy &
quest for American Schools and Hospitals
Personnel and Police Subcommittee
abroad.
(Chairman Oakar, D-Ohio) of House Commit-
Commerce
10am 2200 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
tee on House Administration will meet to
consider pending business.
2pm H-328 Capitol Bldg. April 18
225-2927
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
Agenda: TBA
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION
Energy and Power Subcommittee (Chair-
International Economic Policy and Trade
man Sharp, D-Ind.) of House Energy and
Subcommittee (Chairman Gejdenson, D-
Commerce Committee will hold hearings on the
Conn.) of House Foreign Affairs Committee
Hunger
national energy strategy.
will mark up pending legislation.
226-5470
10am 2322 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
1pm 2255 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
10am room TBA April 25; May 2, 8, 16, 22 &
Agenda:
REFUGEE LIVING CONDITIONS
29; June 5, 12 & 19
HR-- draft legislation authorizing the Bureau for
House Select Hunger Committee (Chair-
Agenda:
Private Enterprise, Trade and Development Pro-
April 17 & 25: Automobile efficiency and alterna-
gram, Housing Guarantee Program and OPIC
man Hall, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing on the
tive fuels
HR 1608 Promote the development of
marginal living conditions for millions of
May 1 & 2: PUHCA reform
microenterprises in developing countries
refugees.
May 8: Nuclear issues
HR 964 Enterprise for the Americas Initiative
9:30am, room TBA April 18
May 16: Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Note: This markup was previously scheduled for
Witnesses scheduled: Harold Johnson director,
May 22: Pipeline safety reauthorization
April 16.
Foreign Economic Assistance Issues, General Ac-
May 29. Energy efficiency
counting Office; Jewel Lafontant-Mankarious
June 5: Natural gas
ambassador-at-large- and U.S. coordinator for
June 12: Hydroelectricity; oil pipeline regulation
refugee affairs
June 19: Global warming
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
STATE DEPT AUTHORIZATION
International Operations Subcommittee
BLOOD SUPPLY SAFETY
(Chairman Berman, D-Calif.) of House Foreign
Intelligence
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Affairs Committee will mark up legislation
(HR 1415) to authorize spending for the State
225-4121
tee (Chairman Dingell, D-Mich.) of House
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
Department for fiscal 1992-93.
hearing on the safety of the U.S. blood supply
9:30am 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
and on actions taken by the American Red
ORGANIZATION
Cross to correct deficiencies previously identi-
The House Select Intelligence Committee
fied by the FDA.
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
(Chairman McCurdy, D-Okla.) will continue
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
AFRICAN AID AUTHORIZATION
closed hearings on the organization of the
Africa Subcommittee (Chairman Dymally,
intelligence community.
D-Calif.) of House Foreign Affairs Committee
10:30am H-405 Capitol Bldg. closed April
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
will mark up legislation authorizing aid for
18
IRAQI ASSETS
Africa for fiscal 1992-93.
Witness scheduled: Richard Helms former direc-
Commerce, Consumer Protection and Com-
1pm 2172 Rayburn Bldg. April 23
tor, Central Intelligence Agency
petitiveness Subcommittee (Chairman Collins,
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
March 19.
D-111.) of House Energy and Commerce Com-
mittee will mark up legislation (HR 1286) to
Interior &
grant certain authorities to the secretary of the
Treasury with respect to the seizure of assets in
the United States that are owned or controlled
Government
Insular Affairs
by the government of Iraq.
Operations
225-2761
10:30am room TBA April 18
225-5051
COAL ISSUES
Mining and Natural Resources Subcommit-
INDOOR AIR
FEDERAL TELEPHONE
tee (Chairman Rahall, D-W.Va.) of House
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
Legislation and National Security Sub-
hold hearings on the National Coal and Extrac-
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) of
tive Energy Strategy Act of 1991 (HR 1078).
hearings on indoor air quality issues.
House Government Operations Committee will
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 18
9:45am room TBA April 25
hold a hearing on the General Services Admin-
Agenda:
April 25: Lead exposure
istration's implementation of FTS 2000, the
April 18: metallurgical coal; coalbed methane; fed-
new federal telephone system.
eral coal leasing, federal oil and gas leasing;
federal mineral receipts; coalfield assistance
SAFE DRINKING WATER
10am 2154 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
2
Health and the Environment Subcommit-
tee (Chairman Waxman, D-Calif.) of House
PUBLICLANDS
Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a
House
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
hearing on safe drinking water issues.
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
0
Time & room TBA May 9
Administration
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
will hold hearings on pending legislation.
225-2061
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. April 18 & 23
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 25
Foreign Affairs
Agenda:
April 18:
225-5021
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
HR 476 to designate certain rivers in the state of
Task Force on Campaign Reform (Chair-
Michigan s.components of the National Wild
FY92-93 FOREIGN AID
man Gejdenson, D-Conn.) of House Committee
and Scenic Rivers System
AMERICAN SCHOOLS ABROAD
on House Administration will hold a hearing on
HR 1323 - to designate certain segments of the
Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
campaign finance reform.
Allegheny River in the Commonwealth of Penn-
(Chairman Hamilton, D-Ind.) of House For-
9:30am H-328 Capitol Bldg. April 18
sylvania as a component of the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System
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House continued
Merchant Marine
man Kanjorski, D-Pa.) of House Post Office
and Civil Service Committee will hold a hear-
April 23:
& Fisheries
ing on legislation (HR 1341) to require a 60-day
HR 770 to authorize the establishment of a
written notice to federal employees before they
memorial at Custer Battlefield National Monu-
225-4047
are released due to a reduction-in-force.
ment to honor the Indians who fought in the
10:30am 311 Cannon Bldg. April 18
Battle of the Little Bighorn, and for other pur-
FISH & WILDLIFE
poses.
HR 847 to redesignate Custer Battlefield National
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
Monument as the Little Bighorn National Battle-
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
MAIL SERVICE
1
field Park
Studds, D-Mass.) of House Merchant Marine
Postal Operations and Services Sub-
HR 848
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
committee (Chairman McCloskey, D-Ind.) of
to authorize the establishment of a memorial at
pending legislation.
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Custer Battlefield National Monument to honor
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. April 18
will hold an oversight hearing on the transpor-
the Indians who fought in the Battle of the Little
Agenda:
tation of express and priority mail.
Bighorn, and for other purposes.
HR 794 establish the Connecticut River National
April 25:
10am 311 Cannon Bldg. April 23
Fish and Wildlife Refuge
HR 842 to provide for the protection of the
HR 1679 Fish Habitat Conservation Act
remaining ancient forests on the federal lands of
the states of Washington, Oregon, and California
COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY
HR 1590 - to provide for designation by the
COMMISSION
secretary of the Interior and secretary of Agricul-
SEALIFT CAPACITY
Census and Population Subcommittee
ture of an ancient forest reserve system, including
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chair-
(Chairman Sawyer, D-Ohio) of House Post
lands managed by the Bureau of Land Manage-
man Jones, D-N.C.) of House Merchant Ma-
Office and Civil Service Committee will hold an
ment and portions of national forests established
rine and Fisheries Committee will hold an
oversight hearing on the activities and financial
by reservations from the public domain; to re-
oversight hearing on the performance of the
quire the secretary of the Interior and the secre-
status of the Christopher Columbus
U.S. merchant marine during the Persian Gulf
tary of Agriculture to enhance economic stability
Quincentenary Jubilee Commission.
War.
in the Pacific Northwest
2:30pm 311 Cannon Bldg. April 23
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. April 23
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
FULL COMMITTEE BUSINESS
BOAT USER FEE
WATER & POWER
House Post Office and Civil Service Com-
Water,
Power
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
Offshore Energy Re-
mittee (Chairman Clay, D-Mo.) will meet to
(Chairman Tauzin, D-La.) of House Merchant
sources Subce Litee (Chairman Miller, D-
consider pending business.
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
Calif.) use Interior and Insular Affairs
9:45am 311 Cannon Bldg. April 24
Committee will meet to consider pending
hearing on proposals for recreational boat user
fees.
business.
9:45am room TBA April 18
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. April 24
POSTAL SERVICE
House Post Office and Civil Service Com-
mittee (Chairman Clay, D-Mo.) will continue
ABANDONED BARGES
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
oversight hearings on the U.S. Postal Service.
POLLUTION HAZARDS
INTERIOR COMMITTEE
10am 311 Cannon Bldg. April 25
House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit-
Field Hearing
tee (Acting Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
(Chairman Tauzin, D-La.) of House Merchant
mark up pending legislation.
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 24
Public Works
field hearing on pollution hazards from aban-
doned barges.
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
9am New Orleans, La. April 29
& Transportation
WYOMING DAM
225-4472
Water, Power and Offshore Energy Re-
CLEAN WATER ACT
sources Subcommittee (Chairman Miller, D-
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
Calif.) of House Interior and Insular Affairs
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
Water Resources Subcommittee (Chairman
Committee will mark up legislation (HR 429)
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
Nowak, D-N.Y.) of House Public Works and
to authorize additional appropriations for the
Studds, D-Mass) of House Merchant Marine
Transportation Committee will continue hear-
construction of the Buffalo Bill Dam and
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
ings on the Federal Water Pollution Control
the reauthorization of the Clean Water Act
Reservoir, Shoshone Project, Pick-Sloan Mis-
Act.
souri Basin Program, Wyoming.
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. April 25
1pm 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 17
immediately following full committee
9:30am 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
markup (above) 1324 Longworth Bldg. April
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 24, 25 &
OIL DRILLING IN
24
30; May 1 & 2
ALASKA WILDERNESS (ANWR)
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
the Environment Subcommittee (Chairman
AVIATION ISSUES
PUBLIC LANDS
Studds, D-Mass) of House Merchant Marine
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
National Parks and Public Lands Sub-
and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on
tee (Chairman Borski, D-Pa.) of House Public
committee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
proposals to allow oil drilling in the Arctic
Works and Transportation Committee will
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
hold hearings on aviation issues.
will meet to consider pending business.
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. May 1
11am 2247 Rayburn Bldg. closed April 18
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 30
10am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 23
Agenda:
April 18: Airport security
Post Office &
April 23: "Loophole airlines"
ENERGY FACILITY SITING
Energy and the Environment Subcommit-
tee (Chairman Kostmayer, D-Pa.) of House
Civil Service
SURFACETRANSPORTATION
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee will
225-4054
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
hold a hearing on the national energy strategy
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) of House Public
and energy facility siting.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION
Works and Transportation Committee will
9am 340 Cannon Bldg. April 30
Human Resources Subcommittee (Chair-
hold'a hearing on the president's 1992 budget
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991
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House continued
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
Witnesses scheduled:
ing on the National Cemetery System.
April 17: See "Committee Meetings Scheduled
and legislative proposals for surface transpor-
8:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. April 18
Today" section for witnesses
tation programs.
10am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
QUALITY OF VA HEALTH CARE
ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT
Hospitals and Health Care Subcommittee
CONTROL PROGRAMS
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
(Chairman Montgomery, D-Miss.) of House
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman Pickle,
PROGRAMS
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
D-Texas) of House Ways and Means Commit-
Field Hearing
ing on the quality of the health care provided
tee will hold hearings on the administration
Surface Transportation Subcommittee
by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
and enforcement of the U.S. export control
(Chairman Mineta, D-Calif.) of House Public
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. April 24
programs. The hearings will focus on specific
Works and Transportation Committee will
cases involving the Middle East. The sub-
hold a field hearing on the reauthorization of
committee also will review formulation, imple-
the federal surface transportation programs.
VA HOME LOAN GUARANTY
mentation and enforcement on sanctions policy
10am Fort Smith, Ark. April 22
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
against Iraq.
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) of House
9:30am 1100 Longworth Bldg. April 18, May
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hear-
1
GSA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ing on the Department of Veterans Affairs'
Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommit-
home loan guaranty system and on legislation
tee (Chairman Savage, D-III.) of House Public
(HR 939) to provide eligibility to members of
OVERSIGHT OF
Works and Transportation Committee will
the selected reserve for the Veterans Home
STATE & LOCAL CHILD WELFARE
hold a hearing on the General Services Admin-
Loan Program.
Human Resources Subcommittee (Acting
istration's Capital Improvement Program
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 2
Chairman Downey, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
9:30am 2253 Rayburn Bldg. April 25
and Means Committee will continue a series of
hearings on the federally supported child wel-
SOLDIERS' & SAILORS' RELIEF
fare programs under the jurisdiction of the
Joint Hearing
committee.
Small Business
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
10am B-318 Rayburn Bldg. April 30 and
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) and Senate Veter-
May 1
225-5821
ans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Cranston,
Agenda:
WOMEN IN SMALL BUSINESS
D-Calif.) will hold a joint hearing on proposed
April 30: impact of substance abuse on state and
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
amendments to the 1940 Soldiers' and Sailors'
local welfare systems
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
Civil Relief Act.
May 1: innovative services designed to strengthen
issues affecting women in business.
Time & room TBA Date TBA
and preserve families.
9:30am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. April 18
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
March 21.
Witnesses scheduled: Patricia Saiki adminis-
WAYS & MEANS OVERSIGHT
trator, Small Business Administration: Martha
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
Seger former member, Federal Reserve Board;
Marilu Meyer vice chair, Women's Business
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will begin a series of
Council; Gillian Rudd council member, Wom-
oversight hearings on whether the programs
en's Business Council; Carol Dougal co-director,
within the committee's jurisdiction are meeting
Women's Business Development Center
Ways & Means
intended policy objectives and are being ad-
ministered efficiently.
225-3625
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg May 8 & 9
TRADE TALKS "FAST TRACK"
AUTHORITY EXTENSION
LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
STRATEGIES
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
Note
extending the president's authority to negoti-
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will hold a series of
ate trade agreements that would be considered
hearings on long-term strategies for health
The offices of all members of Congress
by Congress under "fast-track" procedures.
care, including such items as the cost of health
and all congressional committees and sub-
The procedures, which bar amendments and
care and the availability of health insurance.
committees may be reached by calling (202)
impose time limits on consideration, would
10am 1100 Longworth Bldg April 17, 23, 24
224-3121.
apply to the proposed North American Free
and 25 and addl dates TBA
Trade Agreement between the U.S., Mexico
and Canada.
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. April 25
OUTPATIENT CARE
Conference Committees
Regulation, Business Opportunities and
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Wyden, D-
Ore.) of House Small Business Committee will
hold a hearing on the quality of care provided
DEFENSE PRODUCTION
by institutions specializing in outpatient and
ACT EXTENSION
ambulatory care.
Conferees will meet on legislation (HR 991)
Senate amendment: Gonzalez, Annunzio, Neal,
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. April 29
to extend authorization of the Defense Produc-
Oakar, Schumer, Carper, Wylie, Leach,
tion Act.
McCollum, Roukema
From the Committee on Energy and Commerce for
Time and room TBA date TBA
the purposes of Section 8 of the House bill and
Senate conferees: TBA
Veterans' Affairs
Sections 203 through 206 of the Senate amend-
House conferees:
ment: Dingell, Markey, Collins, Lent, Rinaldo
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
From the Committee on Judiciary for the purposes
225-3527
Urban Affairs for the purposes of Sections 1-8 of
of Section 5 of the House bill and Section 104 of
the House bill and Title 1 of the Senate amend-
the Senate amendment: Brooks, Edwards, Fish
NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM
ment: Gonzalez, LaFalce, Oakar, Vento, Carper,
From the Committee on Ways and Means for the
Wylie, Ridge, Paxon
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
purpose of Sections 202 through 204 of the Senate
From the Committee on Banking, Finance and
tee (Chairman Staggers, D-W.Va.) of House
amendment: Rostenkowski, Gibbons, Jenkins,
Urban Affairs for the purpose of Title II of the
Archer, Crane
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Other Events Future Listings
RCRA REAUTHORIZATION
Program awards breakfast.
The Monitor has received notice of the
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following events scheduled to take place in
Women's Council on Energy and the Envi-
8am Hyatt Regency Hotel 400 New Jersey
ronment will sponsor a meeting to discuss the
Ave., N.W. April 23
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
Contact: Janet Lane 202-457-9270
tions and public interest groups who wish to
reauthorization of the Resource Conservation
have events listed in the section should send
and Recovery Act. Lynn Schloesser, majority
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pertinent information to: The Congressional
counsel for the Senate Environment Commit-
NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
tee will be the speaker.
National Association of Manufacturers will
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
2pm 1275 K St., N.W., Suite 400 April 19
Contact: Maureen Healy 202-371-5204
sponsor a breakfast briefing on the National
include a telephone number. Notices may be
transmitted by facsimile to 728-1862, attn:
Note: There is a charge for this event of $5.
Energy Strategy and its impact on business.
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
Reservations are required.
8:30am to 10am, Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th
& K Sts. N.W. April 23
can be listed. Deadline is Noon. For further
Participant: W. Henson Moore - deputy secretary
information call 202-887-8686.
ALZHEIMER'S CONFERENCE
of Energy
Alzheimer's Association will hold a public
Note: There is a charge for this event of $35 for
members and $45 for non-members. For reserva-
TRUCK SAFETY
policy forum, focusing on research, long-term
tions send a check, made payable to NAM Issue
Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways
care financing and respite care.
Briefing Breakfast to:
(CRASH) will sponsor a meeting to discuss
Mayflower Hotel April 20, 21, 23, 24
NAM
legislative plans, including a ban on double-
Contact: Erica Neale 202-393-7737
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
and triple-trailer trucks and opposition to pro-
Congressional highlights:
Suite 1500 North Lobby
April 21: Keynote address: Sen. Hatfield, R-Ore.
Washington, D.C. 20004
posals to increase the size of trucks allowed on
April 22: Luncheon address: Sen. Bradley, D-N.J.
Attn: Betty Williams
federal highways.
9:30am 1324 Longworth Bldg. April 18
Contact: Bill Bronrott 301-652-6016
ICBM MODERNIZATION &
LEAD POISONING
Participants: Joan Claybrook president, Public
ARMS CONTROL
Citizen; Gerald Donaldson assistant director for
Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning
highway safety, Advocates for Highway and Auto
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis will
will sponsor a panel discussion on "Childhood
Safety; Anthony Garrett executive director,
sponsor a series of breakfast seminars for
Lead Poisoning: America's Children at Risk."
CRASH; truck drivers and victims of truck acci-
members of Congress and staff working on
Noon 2168 Rayburn Bldg. April 23
dents
defense-related issues.
Contact: 202-543-1147
8am to 9am, Capitol Hill Club April 23, 25;
Participants: Rep Stokes, D-Ohio; Sen. Reid, D-
May 7, 10, 14, 16; May date TBA; May 22;
Nev.
THRIFT ISSUES
June 6; June date TBA; June 11, 13
Ellen Silbergeld - director, Toxic Chemicals Pro-
Women in Housing and Finance will spon-
Contact: Peter Huessy at 202-463-7942
gram, Environmental Defense Fund 1982-1991;
sor a luncheon meeting to hear an address by
Agenda:
Bailus Walker Jr. dean, College of Public
April 23: Reductions and Modernization: Two
Health, University of Oklahoma
Office of Thrift Supervision Director Timothy
Ryan.
Sides of the Same Strategic Security Coin: Rep.
12:15pm to 2pm, Vista International Hotel,
Bill Dickinson, R-Ala.
April 25: The Scowcroft Commission Revisited:
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
1400 M St., N.W. April 18
Seeking Reductions of Nuclear Weapons Under
INTERNATIONALL SECTION
Contact: 202-639-4999
START: Gen. Brent Scowcroft
American Bar Association's Section of In-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $26 for
May 7: The Future Role of Bombers and Missiles in
members and $31 for guests. Reservations are
ternational Law and Practice will hold its
Deterrence: Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash.
required, deadline is April 16. Call the number
annual Spring Meeting.
May 10: Pursuing the Twin Goals of Prudent
listed above for further information.
Strategic Modernization and Greater Strategic
Capitol Hilton Hotel April 24, 25, 26 & 27
Stability: Frank Miller
Contact: Christina Black 202-331-2238
May 14: Midgetman: Insuring Strategic Stability in
Agenda (partial):
a New Deterrent Framework: Sen. William Co-
April 24:
ENVIRONMENTALLY
hen, R-Maine
Noon: Registration opens
May 16: The Politics of Strategic Modernization in
April 25:
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
Environmental and Energy Study Confer-
the Post Cold War Era: Some Enduring Realities
7:45am: US-Mexican Trade
I: Sen. Albert Gore, D-Tenn.
11:15am: The Future of Exon-Florio
ence will hold a briefing for members and staff
May date TBA: The Politics of Strategic Modern-
12:45: Luncheon senior administration officials
on a report by the World Resources Institute
ization in the Post Cold War Era: Some Enduring
7pm: National Press Club Dinner (ticketed event):
on a new approach to solving worldwide envi-
Realities II: Rep. Les Aspin, D-Wis.
"New Threats to Security or a New World Or-
ronmental problems.
May 22: START, Deterrence, and ICBM Mobility,
der?"
Noon, H-137 Capitol Bldg. April 19
Emerging Views in the House of Representatives:
April 26:
Rep. Nicholas Mavroules, D-Mass.
7:45am: Insider's Breakfast: Bill Brock The Brock
June 6: START Objectives and Strategic Modern-
Group
ization Goals: Amb. Richard Burt
4:45pm: Human Rights in the 102nd Congress
NORTH AMERICAN
June date TBA: The President's Strategic Mod-
April 27:
ernization Programs, START and Beyond
9am: Council Meeting
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
1.
START: Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney
Congressional Economic Leadership Insti-
June 11: The Emerging Soviet Strategic Threat:
tute will sponsor a policy roundtable discussion
Rethinking the U.S. Response: Sen. John Warner,
WOMEN IN THE MILITARY
on prospects for the North American Free
R-Va.
Georgetown Business and Professional
Trade Agreement.
June 13: An Emerging Strategic Nuclear Consen-
Women's Club will sponsor a discussion and
2pm to 4pm, SD-628 Dirksen Bldg. April 19
sus: Stability in the Emerging International Envi-
dinner on the role of women in the military,
Contact: Julia Teuscher 703-276-5007
ronment: Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga.
focusing on women and the draft, legal restric-
Participants: Sen. Baucus, D-Mont.
Note: This series is limited to members of Congress
tions on combat duty for women, and gender
Judy Bello - Sidley and Austin; Calman Cohen
and their staff working on defense-related issues.
and family issues raised by women serving in
Emergency Committee for American Trade; Bill
Reservations are required, call Peter Huessy at
Cunningham AFL-CIO; Gary Horlick -
the military.
202-463-7924
O'Melveny and Myers; Stewart Hudson Na-
6:30pm Georgetown Holiday Inn, 2101 Wis-
tional Wildlife Federation; Alan Wolff Dewey,
consin Ave. N.W. April 24
Ballantine; others TBA
Contact: Helen Fox 202-363-5738
BRADLEY BREAKFAST
Note: This event is by invitation only, for more
Note: There is a charge for this event of $16 for
Sen. Bill Bradley, D-N.J., will address the
information call the number listed above.
members and $17 for non-members. For reserva-
Johnson & Johnson Community Health Care
tions call the number listed above.
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Other continued
CONGRESSIONAL FIRE INSTITUTE
inar on Congress and the legislative process.
Congressional Fire Services Institute will
9am to 4pm, Congressional Quarterly, 1414
TAX BILL OUTLOOK
hold its National Fire and Emergency Services
22nd St. N.W. May 8
American League of Lobbyists will sponsor
Dinner. The institute will also hold workshops
Contact: Irene Cuffy at 202-887-8620
a breakfast meeting to hear House Ways and
on public safety officer benefits, firefighter
Note: There is a $295 charge for this event. For
Means Committee member Bill Gradison, R-
health and safety, hazardous materials and
reservations and information call the number
Ohio, discuss the outlook for a tax bill in 1991.
exporting American fire service and emergency
listed above.
8am, Washington Court Hotel, 525 New
technology.
Jersey Ave. N.W. April 25
2pm Washington Hilton and Towers Hotel,
1919 Connecticut Ave., N.W. April 30
HOUSE RULES AND
Contact: Patti Jo Baber 703-960-3011
Note: There is a charge for this event of $30 for
Contact: Karen Cook 202-371-1277
FLOOR PROCEDURES
members and $40 for non-members. Reservations
Note: There is a charge for this event of $200. For
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
are required. Call the number listed above.
reservations send a check, made payable to CFSI
inar on House rules and floor procedures.
to:
9am to 4pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, 1250
CFSI
22nd St. N.W. May 14
Development Manager
TRACKING CONGRESS
Contact: Irene Cuffy at 202-887-8620
900 2nd St. N.E., Suite 207
ELECTRONICALLY
Note: There is a $295 charge for this event. For
Washington, D.C. 20002
reservations and information call the number
Congressional Quarterly's Washington
listed above.
Alert will sponsor a one-hour seminar on
"Tracking Congress in the 1990s."
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
9:30am to 10:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm,
Environmental Task Force of Women in
SENATE PROCEDURES: SCHEDULING,
6th floor conference room, Congressional Quar-
Government Relations will sponsor a meeting
AMENDING AND FLOOR ACTION
terly, 1414 22nd St. N.W. April 25
of congressional staff members working on
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
Contact: David Stevens 202-887-6366
environmental issues such as Clean Air Act, Oil
Note: There is no charge for this event, but reserva-
inar on Senate procedures: scheduling, amend-
Pollution Act, global warming, Hazardous Ma-
tions are required. Call the number listed above.
ing and floor action.
terials Transportation and Clean Water Act
9am to 4pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, 1250
and RCRA reauthorizations.
22nd St. N.W. May 15
3:30pm to 5pm, Powerscourt Restaurant, 520
BUDGETING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Contact: Irene Cuffy at 202-887-8620
N. Capitol St. N.W. April 30
American Association for Budget and Pro-
Note: There is a $295 charge for this event. For
Contact: Cindy Hughes 202-659-2301
reservations and information call the number
gram Analysis will sponsor an all-day sympo-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $20 for
listed above.
sium on "Budgeting and Managing in Very
members and $30 for non-members (no charge for
Uncertain Times."
congressional staff). For reservations send a
8am to 5pm, National Press Club, 14th and F
check, made payable to WGR, to:
UNDERSTANDING CONGRESS
Sts. N.W. April 25
Cindy V. Hughes
Technical Director
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
Contact: 703-941-4300
Independent Liquid Terminals Association
inar on understanding Congress.
Note: There is a charge for this event of $125 for
members and $165 for non-members. For more
1133 15th St. N.W.
9am to 1pm, Congressional Quarterly, 1414
information call the number listed above.
Washington, D.C. 20006
22nd St. N.W. May 20
Deadline is April 19.
Contact: Irene Cuffy at (202) 887-8620
Note: There is a $195 charge for this event. For
reservations and information call the number
TECHNOLOGY, TRADE &
COMPETITIVENESS
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS
listed above.
Washington International Trade Associa-
LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
tion will sponsor a luncheon meeting on
National Rural Letter Carriers' Association
will hold a legislative conference.
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
"American Technology, Perspectives on Trade
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey Ave.
ON CONGRESS
and Competitiveness."
Noon to 2pm, Mayflower Hotel, 1127
N.W. May 5, 6, 7,8
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a Re-
Connecticut Ave, N.W. April 30
Contact: Chris Durbin 703-684-5545
search Workshop on Congress.
9am to 1pm, Congressional Quarterly, 1414
Contact: 202-293-4193
22nd St. N.W. May 21
Note: There is a charge for this event of $25 for
members in advance and $30 for non-members
CONGRESS AND THE
Contact: Irene Cuffy at (202) 887-8620
and at the door. For reservations call the number
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Note: There is a $195 charge for this event. For
listed above.
reservations and information call the number
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
listed above.
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Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1992
Week of April 15
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
FULL COMMITTEE
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 7
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 19
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
House subcmte hearings completed:
March 21
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 19
TRANSPORTATION
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
& THE JUDICIARY
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 18
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 18
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
DEFENSE
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 10
FY91 SUPPLEMENTAL
Bill No:
HR 1281
House full cmte markup completed:
March 5
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Passed House:
March 7
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
Senate full cmte markup completed:
March 14
Passed Senate:
March 20
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
HR 1281 conference completed:
March 21
Conference report adopted in Senate:
March 22
Conference report adopted in House:
March 22
INTERIOR
Signed by the president:
April 10
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
Bill No:
HR 1282
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18, 19
House full cmte markup completed:
March 5
Passed House:
March 7
Senate full cmte markup completed:
March 14
Passed Senate:
March 19
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
Conference completed:
March 21
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
Conference report adopted in Senate:
March 22
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
Conference report adopted in House:
March 22
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
April 17, 18
Signed by the president:
April 10
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
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House Floor Action
Week of April 15
Monday, April 15:
No legislative business scheduled
Tuesday, April 16:
H Con Res 121Fiscal 1992 budget resolution began consider-
ation
Wednesday, April 17 &
Thursday, April 18:
H Con Res 121Fiscal 1992 budget resolution continue consid-
eration
Friday, April 19:
Not in session
Senate Floor Action
Week of April 15
Monday, April 15:
modity Futures Trading Commission continue
consideration
Pro forma session
Tuesday, April 16:
S 207
Reauthorize and revise structure of Com-
Outlook
modity Futures Trading Commission contin-
ued consideration
The following items are pending on the calendar:
S3,S6
Campaign Finance revisions
Wednesday, April 17 &
S2
Adult literacy improvement
Balance of the Week:
S-
Extend 'fast-track' system for consideration
of trade agreements
S 207
Reauthorize and revise structure of Com-
S —
Intelligence reauthorization
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This Order is an important component of the National
Energy Strategy. And it demonstrates the
Administration's firm commitment to a balanced
approach for achieving an energy future that is secure,
efficient and environmentally sound.
o
These savings will come from reduced energy use in
federal buildings and facilities, fuel savings in the federal
vehicle fleet, increased reliance on alternative fuel
vehicles, and use of other energy-efficient products.
o
Such actions will save up to an estimated $800 million
per year by the year 2000 -- the equivalent of up to
100,000 barrels of oil per day.
2:30pm
TALKING POINTS FOR THE CABINET MEETING
April 17, 1991
I. EXECUTIVE ORDER: FEDERAL ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
Before we begin our Cabinet meeting, I want to conduct
one piece of important business.
0
As you know, implementation of the National Energy
Strategy is a key goal of this Administration.
o
I am therefore pleased to sign an Executive Order that
directs all federal agencies to take all appropriate actions
to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent by the
year 2000 and reduce fuel consumption by at least 10
percent by the year 1995.
3
o
Achieving these ambitious goals is part of our strategy of
enhancing our energy security. But doing so is also
commonsense business management. As I ask the
Cabinet today for their help, I hope that this initiative
will also encourage the private sector to undertake
similar actions.
[Sign Order. Press will then depart.]
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II. PRAYER
hand
o
Director Darman
III. INTRODUCTION
A. Lamar Alexander Welcome and America 2000
Introduction
0
First, I am pleased today to welcome a new member of
the Cabinet to our meeting, Lamar Alexander. Lamar is
himself assembling an impressive team at Education. He
has talked David Kearns away from Xerox and he has
poached Steve Danzansky from the White House.
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
5
o
The Senate also recently confirmed Rock Schnabel as
Deputy at Commerce. So welcome Lamar and Rock. I
know you will be terrific members of our team.
o
I do not intend to let Lamar rest on that compliment,
even at his first Cabinet meeting. So in a few moments
I'll ask him to brief us on his comprehensive new plan
for American education -- what we are calling America
2000.
o
As many of you know, tomorrow Lamar and I will
unveil this new package of education initiatives in a
day-long series of meetings with business leaders,
educators, state and local officials, governors and other
opinion leaders.
6
o
I recognize that nearly all of our departments have
crucial education responsibilities. And some of you --
Jim Watkins and Lynn Martin, for example -- have
been making outstanding contributions to improving the
quality of American education.
o
Implementing America 2000 will require the help of all
of us -- the "Education President" will need the
assistance of an entire "Education Cabinet." Where
appropriate, and particularly over the next several weeks,
I would therefore ask that your speaking engagements
include mention of our education efforts.
7
o
I have promised Lamar that I will be there with him on
this project, and I know he can count on your help as
well.
o
I will join you at a Domestic Policy Council in early
May to discuss ongoing and proposed interagency efforts
in support of America 2000.
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B. Points of Light
o
I also wanted to say a brief word of thanks for your
continued help in stressing the importance of community
service in your remarks and your activities.
o
Last week I signed a proclamation setting aside this
week and next as a national celebration of community
service.
o
So much of what we hope to change -- whether it be in
central city housing projects, drug assistance programs or
rural schools -- requires the help of people willing to
help other people. I can't overemphasize how important
it is that we continue to encourage and reward such
public service.
9
C. Other Agenda Items
o
We have a full agenda today. After Lamar's
presentation:
-- Carla Hills will give us a brief update on fast
track;
-- Sam Skinner and Lynn Martin will tell us where
things stand with the rail strike; and
-- Michael Deland will discuss briefly the CEQ
Annual Report. I wanted you to know about this
strong statement of where we stand on our
important environmental agenda.
11
o
Dick and Brent can go into the details, but I just want to
emphasize that we do not see this as a change in policy.
We are not going to intervene militarily in Iraq's internal
affairs, but we must continue to respond to this human
tragedy.
o
I know there are those who argue we should be doing
more, but I would bet that many of these same people
would be the first to criticize us for getting into another
Vietnam if we did.
12
o
I also want to point out that we should not let this
human tragedy obscure all that we have accomplished.
We have in place the sanctions to prevent the re-
emergence of an Iraqi threat; we also are making real
progress toward creating viable regional security
arrangements.
o
We are at the same time extremely active promoting the
Arab-Israeli peace process. Jim Baker left last night on
his third trip in the past month and a half. We are
pressing to bring about direct negotiations between Israel
and the Arab states and Israel and the Palestinians, using
a U.S.-Soviet co-sponsored regional meeting as the
hook.
13
o
I really believe the Gulf war created an opportunity for
peace-making. While I do not for a moment
underestimate all the hurdles, I am determined to make a
sustained run at this problem.
o
With that, I'll turn first to Brent, then Dick Cheney and
Bob Kimmitt.
V. AMERICA 2000
[Lamar Alexander]
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VI. FAST TRACK UPDATE
[Carla Hills]
VII. RAIL STRIKE
[Sam Skinner, with follow-up from Lynn Martin]
VIII. CEQ ANNUAL REPORT
[Michael Deland]
15
IX. GENERAL DISCUSSION
o
Are there other topics that any of you wish to raise, or
additional questions you may have for Lamar or others?
# # #
The President
of
The United States of America
and Mrs. Bush
will greet
Her Excellency
Violeta B. de Chamorro
President
of
The Republic of Nicaragua
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
at The White House
Customs Observed
at
The White House
During Honors
Welcome to The White House.
It is customary for all present to
stand when Honors are rendered.
All those in uniform execute a
military salute.
During the National Anthems
Americans not in uniform place
the right hand over the heart. When
a hat is worn by a gentleman it is
removed and held over the heart.
Program
10:00 a.m. President Chamorro arrives
President Chamorro will
at The White House where
inspect the Troops.
she will be greeted by
The President and Mrs. Bush,
Musical Troop in Review.
The Vice President and
Mrs. Quayle, a Representative
President Bush will welcome
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
President Chamorro.
a Representative of
the Diplomatic Corps, and
President Chamorro will speak.
other officials.
10:25 a.m. The President and Mrs. Bush
Honors will be rendered:
and President Chamorro
will receive members of
Ruffles and Flourishes,
the Welcoming Committee
in the Cross Hall.
Hail to the Chief,
10:30 a.m. President Bush and President
A 21-Gun Salute,
Chamorro will meet in the
Oval Office.
The National Anthem of the
Republic of Nicaragua, and
The National Anthem of the
United States of America.
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TOAST FOR PRESIDENT CHAMORRO \ STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 17 1991 \ 7:15 P.M.
IT IS A DISTINCT PRIVILEGE FOR BARBARA AND ME. TO
SALUTE THIS EVENING AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER OF HONOR,
COMPASSION AND COURAGE WITH THE GREATEST ADMIRATION
The White House
WE WELCOME TO OUR NATION S HOME -- NICARAGUA'S
PRESIDENT, VIOLETA CHAMORRO. 1111
OR AS I HEAR SHE WAS KNOWN BY HER FAMILY GROWING
UP "MADRE SUPERIORA" [MAH-DRAY SOO-PEER-EE-OR-A]:
"MOTHER SUPERIOR."
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
Bush Presidential Library Photocopy
- 2 -
FOR EVEN AS A YOUNG GIRL, VIOLETA COULD GET HER
BROTHERS AND SISTER STANDING AT ATTENTION AS SHE
CRACKED HER BENEVOLENT WHIP TO GET HER FAMILY'S HOUSE
IN ORDER. WELL, NOW THIS "MOTHER SUPERIOR" IS GETTING
HER NATION'S HOUSE IN ORDER. AND WE HONOR HER FOR IT.
WE HONOR HER AS THE CONCILIATOR WHO IS FORGING A
FUTURE OF PEACE AND UNITY FOR HER BELEAGUERED LAND. As
THE ELECTED LEADER WHO ENDED A BITTER CIVIL WAR, AND
WHO REPLACED A REPRESSIVE AND UNDEMOCRATIC REGIME.
- 3 -
As THE PRESIDENT WHOM HISTORY WILL ACCLAIM AS THE
LIBERATOR OF NOT ONLY HER COUNTRY'S GOVERNMENT -- BUT
ALSO OF ITS SPIRIT. 11
HER PEOPLE CALL HER DONA [DOHN-YAH] VIOLETA -- A
NAME OF AFFECTION AND RESPECT. As I'VE COME TO KNOW
HER, I'VE UNDERSTOOD. FOR SHE PERSONIFIES THE BLEND OF
RESOLVE AND COMPASSION THAT INSPIRES A NATION TO BECOME
THE BEST IT CAN BE. 11
- 4 -
I'LL TELL YOU SOMETHING THAT IMPRESSES ME. NOT
ONLY IS SHE WORKING RESOLUTELY TO BRING ABOUT TANGIBLE
REFORMS EXPANDING DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
-- BUT SHE HAS ALSO EMBARKED ON WHAT SHE TERMS A QUEST
TO RESTORE MORAL VALUES. WHAT A POWERFUL GOAL IN THIS
AGE. THE MOST IMPORTANT GOAL THERE IS. III UNDER THE
COURAGEOUS AND IDEALISTIC EXAMPLE OF PRESIDENT
CHAMORRO, NICARAGUA IS REDISCOVERING THE MEANING OF ITS
COAT OF ARMS -- THE BEAUTIFUL SYMBOL EMBOSSED IN THE
CENTER OF ITS FLAG. A TRIANGLE FOR EQUALITY.
B 5 -
A RAINBOW FOR PEACE. AND A SHOWER OF LIGHT -- FOR
LIBERTY SHINING THROUGHOUT THE LAND.
LIBERTY THAT'S EMBODIED BY VIOLETA CHAMORRO -- AND
BY HER LATE HUSBAND AND INSPIRATION, PEDRO JOAQUIN. HE
USED TO OWN A BOAT HE NAMED "SANTA LIBERTAD" --
GLORIOUS LIBERTY.
- 6 -
WELL, THE WORLD NOW WATCHES AS HIS WIDOW STEERS HER OWN
"SANTA LIBERTAD" -- HER SHIP OF STATE, BOUND FOR A
BRIGHT HORIZON THAT PROMISES FREEDOM, RESPECT AND
DIGNITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN HER LAND. III
ON A SHELF IN PRESIDENT CHAMORRO'S OFFICE IS A
PLAQUE OF A PRAYER SHE TRIES TO LIVE BY. A PRAYER THAT
-- IN FACT -- REMINDS ME OF HER.
- 7 -
THE WORDS ARE BY ST. FRANCIS: "LORD, MAKE ME AN
INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE. WHERE THERE IS HATRED, LET
ME SOW LOVE WHERE THERE IS DESPAIR, HOPE WHERE
THERE IS DARKNESS, LIGHT FOR IT IS IN GIVING THAT WE
RECEIVE; [AND] IT IS IN PARDONING THAT WE ARE
PARDONED." III
DONA VIOLETA -- YOU ARE AN INSTRUMENT OF PEACE.
8 -
THROUGH YOUR GOALS OF RECONCILIATION AND LIBERTY, YOU
BRING VISION TO YOUR NATION AND HOPE TO THE WORLD.
1111
To YOUR HEALTH, MADAM PRESIDENT -- AND TO THAT OF
YOUR PROUD AND COURAGEOUS LAND.
#####
ENTERTAINMENT CARD
-- THANK YOU FOR HONORING OUR SPECIAL GUEST WITH THE
WARMTH AND SINCERITY THAT HAVE ENCHANTED YOUR LISTENERS
OVER FIVE DECADES.
-- BARBARA AND I KNOW HOW AMERICA'S BEEN DANCING AND
ROMANCING TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUND FOR OVER 60 GOLD AND
PLATINUM RECORDS. AND WE ESPECIALLY ADMIRE HOW YOU
ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND TO YOUR KIND OF
SONGS --- GOOD MUSIC RIGHT FROM THE HEART.
-- THANK YOU FOR SHOWING PRESIDENT CHAMORRO A
WONDERFUL BIT OF AMERICANA -- AND FOR EXPRESSING FOR US
THE DEEPEST SENTIMENTS WE FEEL FOR HER: "MAY THE GOOD
LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE:
4-17
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
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Mike oskin
Mike:
DId Seidman flat out oppose our
new regulation proposal ofr banks?
What positions did he take
opposing announced government
(administration ) policy?
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THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS
WASHINGTON
April 15, 1991
91 APR 15 PH 5: 01
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN mrs
SUBJECT:
FDIC Chairman Seidman's Comments on Real Estate
Lending Standards
Committee, FDIC Chairman William Seidman said the problems in the
In recent widely publicized remarks before the House Banking
Savings and Loan and Banking industries are due to a failed
policy of deregulation. "I have said many times that you cannot
apply the rules of deregulation to an industry that is financed
on the credit of the United States, " he said. He focused on
regulations in real estate lending that were relaxed in 1974 and
1982, the latter as part of the Garn - St. Germain Act. The
restrictions were:
O no lending on raw land;
no construction lending to builders with less than a 25
percent equity stake in the project; and
o
a required takeout clause in construction loans, so that the
loans were not long-term.
Chairman Seidman's comments are unconstructive and
potentially damaging. They work in direct opposition to
Administration efforts to assure the banking community that they
should make sound loans to sound borrowers. As you are well
aware, further contraction in bank lending could forestall the
economy's recovery.
We must be very careful not to overreact to the problems
with savings and loans and current problems in banking. Many
steps either have already been taken or have already been
proposed. At the beginning of this year, new international risk-
based capital standards were introduced in banking. These
standards, which are scheduled to increase at the end of 1992,
have risks. already reduced bank incentives for taking many types of
Moreover, Seidman's remarks undercut the Administration's
recently proposed banking legislation, which addresses bank risk-
taking. Early drafts of the Treasury reform proposal included
the reintroduction of some form of the second two real estate
lending restrictions mentioned above (loan-to-value limits and
takeout clauses). And this may be the reason why Seidman feels
2
that Treasury would not object to his proposal. But, these
restrictions were eliminated during the internal Administration
debate on the proposal and well before the release of the
Treasury study. Rather than attempting to micro-manage banking,
the Administration's banking reform bill would improve the
ability of banks to manage risk and reduce incentives for undue
risk taking.
By allowing interstate banking and branching the
Administration's bill would greatly increase the ability of banks
to diversify geographically risks associated with real estate and
construction lending. Chairman Seidman points to bank losses in
New England and Texas due to real estate lending. These losses
do not imply that such lending has not been profitable to banking
as a whole. Regional downturns are much less likely to cause the
failure of a nationally diversified institution.
The banking reform bill also has a number of measures (e.g.,
risk-based deposit insurance premiums, prompt corrective action
and earlier closure) that would reduce incentives of banks to
take undue risks. Outlawing or restricting the types of lending
that have recently resulted in losses will always leave bank
regulators one step behind potential problems. The only sensible
approaches to bank safety and soundness are those taken in the
Administration's banking reform bill, that is, to address
generically both the ability of banks to manage risk and the
incentives banks have to take undue risks.
TALKING POINTS FOR THE CABINET MEETING
April 17, 1991
I. EXECUTIVE ORDER: FEDERAL ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
o
Before we begin our Cabinet meeting, I want to conduct
one piece of important business.
0
As you know, implementation of the National Energy
Strategy is a key goal of this Administration.
I am therefore pleased to sign an Executive Order that
directs all federal agencies to take all appropriate actions
to reduce their energy use by at least 20 percent by the
year 2000 and reduce fuel consumption by at least 10
percent by the year 1995.
2
This Order is an important component of the National
Energy Strategy. And it demonstrates the
Administration's firm commitment to a balanced
approach for achieving an energy future that is secure,
efficient and environmentally sound.
o
These savings will come from reduced energy use in
federal buildings and facilities, fuel savings in the federal
vehicle fleet, increased reliance on alternative fuel
vehicles, and use of other energy-efficient products.
o
Such actions will save up to an estimated $800 million
per year by the year 2000 -- the equivalent of up to
100,000 barrels of oil per day.
3
o
Achieving these ambitious goals is part of our strategy of
enhancing our energy security. But doing so is also
commonsense business management. As I ask the
Cabinet today for their help, I hope that this initiative
will also encourage the private sector to undertake
similar actions.
[Sign Order. Press will then depart.]
4
II. PRAYER
o
Director Darman
Ш. INTRODUCTION
A. Lamar Alexander Welcome and America 2000
Introduction
o
First, I am pleased today to welcome a new member of
the Cabinet to our meeting, Lamar Alexander. Lamar is
himself assembling an impressive team at Education. He
has talked David Kearns away from Xerox and he has
poached Steve Danzansky from the White House.
5
o
The Senate also recently confirmed Rock Schnabel as
Deputy at Commerce. So welcome Lamar and Rock. I
know you will be terrific members of our team.
o
I do not intend to let Lamar rest on that compliment,
even at his first Cabinet meeting. So in a few moments
I'll ask him to brief us on his comprehensive new plan
for American education -- what we are calling America
2000.
As many of you know, tomorrow Lamar and I will
unveil this new package of education initiatives in a
day-long series of meetings with business leaders,
educators, state and local officials, governors and other
opinion leaders.
6
0
I recognize that nearly all of our departments have
crucial education responsibilities. And some of you --
Jim Watkins and Lynn Martin, for example -- have
been making outstanding contributions to improving the
quality of American education.
0
Implementing America 2000 will require the help of all
of us -- the "Education President" will need the
assistance of an entire "Education Cabinet." Where
appropriate, and particularly over the next several weeks,
I would therefore ask that your speaking engagements
include mention of our education efforts.
7
o
I have promised Lamar that I will be there with him on
this project, and I know he can count on your help as
well.
0
I will join you at a Domestic Policy Council in early
May to discuss ongoing and proposed interagency efforts
in support of America 2000.
8
B. Points of Light
0
I also wanted to say a brief word of thanks for your
continued help in stressing the importance of community
service in your remarks and your activities.
o
Last week I signed a proclamation setting aside this
week and next as a national celebration of community
service.
o
So much of what we hope to change -- whether it be in
central city housing projects, drug assistance programs or
rural schools -- requires the help of people willing to
help other people. I can't overemphasize how important
it is that we continue to encourage and reward such
public service.
9
C. Other Agenda Items
o
We have a full agenda today. After Lamar's
presentation:
-- Carla Hills will give us a brief update on fast
track;
-- Sam Skinner and Lynn Martin will tell us where
things stand with the rail strike; and
-- Michael Deland will discuss briefly the CEQ
Annual Report. I wanted you to know about this
strong statement of where we stand on our
important environmental agenda.
10
o
Finally, we have added 30 minutes to this meeting in
order to have extra time for additional questions or to
raise issues you would like to mention.
IV. GULF UPDATE
0
Our first agenda item, however, is the Gulf. Much of
the attention is understandably focused upon the awful
refugee situation.
o
Yesterday's announcement -- an expanded effort that
would build encampments in Northern Iraq and protect
the refugees with U.S., Britain and French forces --
represents a major increase in effort, building on the
already major activities we had underway.
11
o
Dick and Brent can go into the details, but I just want to
emphasize that we do not see this as a change in policy.
We are not going to intervene militarily in Iraq's internal
affairs, but we must continue to respond to this human
tragedy.
I know there are those who argue we should be doing
more, but I would bet that many of these same people
would be the first to criticize us for getting into another
Vietnam if we did.
12
o
I also want to point out that we should not let this
We human tragedy obscure all that we have accomplished.
have in place the sanctions to prevent the
emergence of an Iraqi threat; we also are making re- real
arrangements. progress toward creating viable regional security
o
his Arab-Israeli peace process. Jim Baker left last night on
We are at the same time extremely active promoting the
third trip in the past month and a half. We
and pressing to bring about direct negotiations between are Israel
a U.S.-Soviet the Arab states and Israel and the Palestinians, using
hook. co-sponsored regional meeting as the
13
o
I really believe the Gulf war created an opportunity for
peace-making. While I do not for a moment
underestimate all the hurdles, I am determined to make a
sustained run at this problem.
o
With that, I'll turn first to Brent, then Dick Cheney and
Bob Kimmitt.
V. AMERICA 2000
[Lamar Alexander]
14
VI. FAST TRACK UPDATE
[Carla Hills]
VII. RAIL STRIKE
[Sam Skinner, with follow-up from Lynn Martin]
VIII. CEQ ANNUAL REPORT
[Michael Deland]
15
IX. GENERAL DISCUSSION
o
Are there other topics that any of you wish to raise, or
additional questions you may have for Lamar or others?
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1991
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ED ROGERS
SUBJECT:
SYLVESTER STALLONE
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I understand that Sylvester Stallone, ( Sly") has accepted the
invitation to tonight S State Dinner
With this in mind, you should know that Sly S a recent addition
to Team 100, (Larry Bathgate wanted you to know this) and has
of fered to help - in any way - with a re election effort.
I wanted you to be aware of this when you see him this evening.
Thanks.
Bush Presidential Library Li-h Photocopy
CC: Ron Kaufman
Bush Library Photocopy
George Bush Handwriting
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'Liaisons' is
fades, but rogue
too dangerous
still delights/2
for this troupe/3
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991
SECTION E
@hrWas
Charlotte?
Web
The new
Charlotte Hays
Rhymes with rich
hyphenates
The Web's gotta tell ya some-
thing Really Shocking today; gang!
Seems that former presidential
'Singer-painter,' 'actress-poet,'
speechwriter Peggy Noonan used
to keep from getting pushed
around by those big bad boys at the
'actor-boxer': Stars try to twinkle
White House by letting them think
that she was a hey, what's that
in several artistic skies
word that rhymes with rich? No!
Not our Peggy!
By Sean Piccoli
"She Was Nice to Mice," at age 12
Alas, 'tis true: Peggy and other
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
is working on a novel. She still acts,
- shall we say successful? - la-
and currently co-stars in a Broad-
dies share their tales o' woe with
Ily Sheedy unraveled her-
way play.
New York Times scribbler Mau-
self for the Belt-
Indeed, this actress-poet-author
reen Dowd in an upcoming issue of
way crowd with
is just one of numerous celebrities
Allure mag in an article on what
Singer Tony Bennett shows his painting "South of France" in 1986.
excruciatingly
collecting occupational hyphens
Maureen calls "The B--h Factor."
personal poetry
along the career path and jumping
As Miss Dowd sees it, it takes
from her new col-
fences to find the next gig.
talent to be tough and all tough la-
lection, "Yester-
Celebrity crossover has a history,
dies get this Awful Epithet at-
day I Saw the Sun" (Summit Books).
to be sure - think Red Skelton's in-
tached to their names. Such iniq-
Those attending the young actress's
imitable clown paintings, Anthony
uity!
reading at the Smithsonian Institu-
Quinn's quizzical bronzes, John Len-
And many, like Peggy. who, ac-
tion in February were getting a
non's drawings and humorous sto-
cording to the article, "consciously
faceful of Sheedy verse - bleak
ries - but here in the fractured
made herself more of a prima
summaries of drug addiction, abu-
1990s there's a lot of it about. Come-
donna in order to protect her work,"
sive boyfriends and teen-age abor-
dians are painting. Singers are tak-
adjust to the epithet rather well.
tion but the one-time Brat Packer
ing up photography. Mickey Rourke
"There's an old Irish saying: 'If I
of Hollywood couldn't tell how her
is putting on boxing gloves.
have the name, I may as well have
poems were playing.
Nowadays you find pop stars in
the game,' Peggy is quoted as say-
The room was silent. Miss Shee-
art galleries, movie stars on salad
ing. "If people are going to call you
Bronze
dy recalls, until a little old lady sit-
dressing bottles and bookstore
a b---h if you try to protect your
sculpture by
ting close to the lectern piped up and
shelves. You hardly can get through
work, well heck, go whole hog.
Bush Library Photocopy
Anthony
said, "Honey, could you read some
a profile in Vanity Fair without
Then really be a b--h, almost to the
Quinn
more, please? Just read some more."
someone mentioning the subject's
Preservation
point of making it comic."
"I felt completely vindicated,"
facility with a paintbrush. "The To-
Well, now ya know - it was All
Miss Sheedy says.
night Show" is turning into a celeb-
an Act. Deep down, Peg's just a
Such a victory. Now Miss Sheedy
rity art barn, with actors staging
shrinking violet. Word of honor!
"The Blue Iceberg" by Jerry Garcia;
Actor Tony Curtis has made a name
- the literary agent's daughter who
two-minute exhibitions, or hawking
Among the other - ah - local
the musician studied art seriously.
with his impressionist paintings.
wrote a best-selling children's book,
that new compact disc.
subjects of the article: CBS' Lesley
Forget about the stupid movie.
Stahl. D.C. public relations lady Mi-
Jay. Wait'll you hear mc play trum-
Stahl, D.C. public relations lady Mi-
Jay. Wait'll you hear me play trum-
chelle Woodward, my fellow jaw-
pet!
flapper Diana McLellan (who
PEDTEMENT
What's more, these celebrity hy-
opines that all women are "geneti-
phenates enjoy name recognition
cally engineered" to acquire rights
AME'SUN
and a built-in audience that guaran-
to this epithet around the age of 50
tee the kind of prelaunch publicity
can't wait!), Democratic foreign
your basic struggling artist rarely
policy honcho Madeleine Albright
gets. So what if skeptics are inclined
and former Washington scribbler
to brand them as dilettantes? Who
Barbara Howar.
cares if they're taking book deals or
"My feeling is that it doesn't
gallery space away from more de-
matter what you call me," said Bar-
serving souls?
bara. "Just refer to me often."
The point is, they want to create,
to share. They want to show their
Shear madness
hungry publics yet another side of
their complex, multifaceted selves.
Alas, Zahira Aziz, sometime fa-
Take these lines (somewhat out of
cials lady to Secretary of State
James Baker, has packed her mud
ALLY SHEEDY
context) from a self-affirming little
ditty by Miss Sheedy called "Junk
in a road map and left the fabled
Food":
shop of barber to the rich 'n' fam-
/ am not a corn chip
ous Milton Pitts. Zahira left
Actress Ally Sheedy has had her
Self-portrait by Red Skelton; his
I-taught-her-everything Mentor
Ronnie Wood, 1987 Courtesy of Govinds Gallery
poetry published.
clown signs love you."
Milt for a new perch at the Capital
Photographic self-portrait by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones
see CROSS, page E2
Hilton.
Milt's Not Amused. He says he
hopes he never sees Zahira again
and avers that she just flat out an-
noyed the White House by bragging
Phillips' homey approach
By Eric Gibson
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Aussie Morrison horns in
about how she'd give advice every
time she manicured the prez's
t's a little shocking for some
nails.
gives art room to grow
visitors," says Laughlin
And Mr. Pitts says Zahira's he-
Phillips, director of the
with his joyous jazz, mate
gira won't make much difference
Phillips Collection. He's
because Big Jim isn't really a facial
not referring to the art there mod-
kind of guy. So there!
ern American and European with a
By Denny Townsend
But Zahira says Mr. Baker al-
smattering of Old Masters but the
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
ready has stopped by her new spot
order in which the paintings are
to get that famous ole face shinin'
A
fter multi-instrumentalist
hung in the museum. "They expect
like new. So there!
the chronological approach, and
James Morrison's per-
schools."
formance at last year's
Montreux Jazz Festival,
Scribblers' corner
It is an approach the Phillips
trumpeter Wynton Marsalis pulled
doesn't follow. Instead, a visitor is
Congrats to the Washingtonian
his fellow hornman aside for a pri-
likely to find a painting by the 18th-
vate word.
mag, which will add Maggie Wim-
century French master Jean-Bap-
satt's social calendar to its roster of
"I can see what you're doing," Mr.
tiste-Simeon Chardin hanging in the
Marsalis said.
features in June.
same room as a landscape by Paul
A local institution, Maggie's cal-
"Oh, great," Mr. Morrison replied,
Cezanne or an interior by Henri Ma-
endar appeared in Dossier mag for
though he wondered, "What does he
tisse, two giants of the modern
mean?"
to these many years before Dossier
movement.
bought the farm.
"I feel that way, too," Mr. Marsalis
But the Phillips' seemingly ec-
Good neighbors, good fences:
continued. "I think it's time that jazz
centric organization isn't eccentric
wasn't SO dark."
Why wasn't Newsweek scribe Clara
really it's the essence of the place.
Bingham (of the feudin' Kentucky
Dark as in moody and angst-
Its founder, Duncan Phillips, "liked
Binghams, natch) given credit for
ridden, that is. Indeed, the shades do
to juxtapose earlier and later, like El
the reporting she did on News-
seem to be coming off lately. Not
James Morrison
Greco and Picasso, to make connec-
week's cover story on "lunch" ra-
only is a prodigious crop of young
tions through time, and show how
conteur Kitty Kelley?
and gifted jazz musicians springing
on things. I guess that comes
these earlier painters influenced
Couldn't be 'cause mumsy Joan
up around the world, there's a
through a little in the music."
mostly late 19th-century and on,"
Bingham is Miss Kitty's next-door
youthful, optimistic tenor in more of
Guess so. Mr. Morrison is a daz-
says curator Eliza Rathbone.
the music itself.
neighbor in G'town, could it?
zling performer who characteristi-
Well, Clara says the reason is be-
Opened in 1921 in what was then
And the playing of James Morri-
cally wowsaudiences with a trumpet
cause her contribution to the story
Duncan and wife Marjorie Phillips'
son, a 28-year-old Australian, can
in one hand and a trombone in the
was minimal - nothin' to do with
own home, the Phillips has played an
make you wonder how good it might
other. His latest album, "Snappy
mom, she avers.
important role in the cultural life of
feel to express yourself SO freely,
Doo," even boasts a cut on which he
Jacob Weisberg's "Flack the
both Washington and the nation. In
even joyously. It's enough to make
plays nearly every instrument (some
Damned" item in the New Republic
1921 the National Gallery was al-
you forget the "I thought you were
14 of them) in a swinging big-band
chides Nicaragua's President
most a generation away, and there
dead" jokes, referring to that other,
arrangement. He wrote it too.
Violeta Chamorro for hiring-lobby-
far darker Jim Morrison, the drug-
His third Atlantic release, "Snap-
ist Edward van Kloberg.
see
ART,
page
E2
ravaged singer-songwriter for a
py Doo" combines quartet settings
Edward's clients have included
rock band called the Doors who died
with big-band tracks featuring Mr.
at one time or another Saddam
at age 27 while this one was first
Morrison on piano as well as mul-
Hussein, Nicolae Ceausescu and
discovering jazz.
tiple trombones, trumpets and saxo-
Mobutu Sese Seko. Jake-the-
CURATOUR
"In Australia," the musician ex-
phones. The album has garnered
Hatchet even dredged up Charmin'
plains, "we have a saying. We say,
strong notices and good airplay
Eddie's 1984 conviction for faking
'She'll be right, mate. It's kind of like
around the world. And tonight
letters from foreign embassies to
saying Manana.' Only it doesn't even
through Sunday, Mr. Morrison
obtain bank loans.
Walkingthrough
matter if it isn't right tomorrow
brings his bright, eclectic style and
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amuseums
eventually everything will be all
News for the Web? If so, call
technical facility to Cates Restau-
right.
Preservation
Charlotte Hays at 202/636-4943.
Laughlin Phillips and curator Eliza Rathbone of the Phillips Collection
"That's a very Australian outlook
see JAZZ, page E3
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1/, 1991
Cinnes
Flashman's flair wanes in latest epic
But the rogue
Armstrong Custer and Crazy Horse
GEORGE
Hornblower novels were not a
("Flashman and the Redskins").
patch on the earlier ones, and nei-
One awaits eagerly the long-
still delights
ther Forester, nor even Conan
promised epic of Flashy's Civil War
Doyle with the Holmes stories,
experience where, we already
know from throwaway references
managed to keep up the quality of
WEDNESDAY:
in previous volumes, President Lin-
his offerings as long as Mr. Fraser
has.
coln turned to him in desperation
for aid ("When all else fails, send
Just when the reader is about to
BOOKS
for Flashman!"), when he charged
sigh, shrug his shoulders and sadly
at Gettysburg for Lee and nearly
assume that Mr. Fraser in his 70s
killed Custer, but won the Medal of
has lost his edge, the old master
Honor campaigning with Grant.
startles with a sizzling, cynical in-
Instead, we have to endure the
sight or blast of raucous comic wit
FLASHMAN AND THE
story of the 1845-46 Sikh War (the
that shows he still belongs up there
MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT
what?), one of the most obscure
with P.G. Wodehouse, Evelyn
By George MacDonald Fraser
episodes of British Imperial his-
Waugh and Tom Sharpe as one of
Knopf. $22, 365 pages
tory in India, and how Flashy
the giants of English comic prose.
(briefly) becomes custodian of the
"The American Confederates
most famous diamond in the world
weren't bad" forces to serve with,
Renoir's "The Luncheon of the Boating Party" on display at the Phillips.
nother Flashman novel has hit
- the Koh-i-Noor, or "Mountain of
Flashy grudgingly allows, "bar
A
the stores, the ninth in a
Light."
their habit of spitting on carpets."
series that stands, along
The usually glorious escapades
When, as a spy, a terrified,
ART
with C.S. Forester's
have a distinct sense here of re-
traitorous Punjabi general asks his
ample of one of the "units" Duncan
Hornblower saga and the great
tread and deja vu. Too often,
advice on how to lose convincingly
From page El
Phillips formed, a room of radiant
Sherlock Holmes stories of Sir Ar-
"Mountain of Light" seems like
to the British army, he muses: "It
landscapes and interiors by Pierre
thur Conan Doyle, among the great
Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather
moment of belated recognition in
ain't the kind of problem you meet
was almost nowhere to see vanguard
Bonnard. "Bonnard really does ex-
achievements of popular English
III" - the product of a once extra-
"Flashman at the Charge" when
every day. I doubt if it's ever been
art in Washington.
emplify the interest in color," says
literature in the past century.
ordinary talent reduced to looting
Flashy realizes that the group of
posed at Staff College. "Now
Duncan Phillips died in 1966.
Mr. Phillips.
Every appearance of Sir Harry
and recycling his own great
gypsy tinkers shambling towards
then, sir, answer directly, no hedg-
"Since the unity of the collection
Flashman, VC, is worth treasuring.
achievements.
him at Balmoral is the royal family.
ing, how do you lose, hey?
This
mattered so much to him, our role is
Bonnard seems to be just a latter-
This coward, lecher and rogue -
The battle scenes are, as always,
should be child's play to a man with
partly to continue that, to show how
day impressionist, says Miss Rath-
Still awesomely good - because
Everyman at heart - who
when you have hit such highs, you
superlatively done. Mr. Fraser - a
your God-given gift of catastrophe!
that happened," says Mr. Phillips, his
bone, but "there's a kind of intensity
fraudulently walks away as the
have a long way to fall before you
World War II British infantry vet-
Well, sir?'
son. But, he continues, "Our job is
to the color resonances in this later
hero from every panic-stricken fi-
are only good - but exasperating
eran with Gen. William Slim's "For-
And no one cuts through the
not simply to show the highlights of
work that appealed to Duncan Phil-
asco is a glorious comic creation
whenever you think back to what
gotten" 14th Army in Burma -
cant of international moralizing
the collection per se, but to show it
lips and that [he] recognized is the
comparable with Falstaff or
once was.
seems incapable of writing a dud
like Mr. Fraser and his alter ego
as a living organism, which can
independent fulfillment of Bon-
Micawber. But with this latest in-
We have reached the point
battle scene. But he has already
Flashy do. How did one-fifth of the
change."
nard's vision."
stallment there is a distinct sense
where we expect Flashy to be roll-
brought us through the Charge of
world come to be colored pink -
This means continually looking
In addition, she says, the "inti-
of energies waning, of wheels spin-
ing in illicit passion with his girl-
the Light Brigade at Balaclava (in
the color of the British Empire
for contemporary artists whose
macy of feeling plus the extraordi-
ning, dare one say it, even of disap-
friend of the moment beneath the
"Flashman at the Charge"), the re-
on 19th-century maps? Absence
work complements and measures
nary color [in Bonnard] laid the
pointment.
billiard table, while an epochal war
treat of the doomed British army
of mind, my arse. We always knew
up to what the collection contains
foundations for Duncan Phillips' ap-
Part of this has to do with the
conference goes on above him.
from Afghanistan in 1840 ("Flash-
what we were doing.'
already, and rearranging the paint-
preciation of an artist like (abstract
subject matter. Flashy's greatest
The epic gallop to freedom with
man") and Gen. Custer coughing
If "Mountain" seems a disap-
ings and sculptures to provoke new
expressionist Mark] Rothko."
appearances have been here in
the young prince of the Punjab
his life out on the grassy slopes of
pointment compared with what
ideas and insights. "He started con-
America, where he has already
might carry more comph! for loyal
the Little Big Horn (the
went before, it is still one of the
servatively," says Mr. Phillips, begin-
The larger gallery has one work
been entangled as a slave trader,
readers if Mr. Fraser had not
aforementioned "Flashman and the
best historical novels of the year,
ning a tour - conducted jointly with
of particular importance, Henri
underground railroad hero and in-
pulled it off before and better
Redskins").
and of many a year. But, please, Mr.
Miss Rathbone - in the small gal-
Matisse's 1916 "Studio, Quai St.
advertent associate of the young
with the future empress of China in
After all that, the British army's
Fraser, give us our Civil War Flash.
lery to the right of the entrance hall
Michel" - a painting of a nude re-
Abraham Lincoln ("Flash for Free-
"Flashman and the Dragon."
While there is still time.
and the stairway. The room con-
clining on a bed with the artist's
"High Noon" showdown with the
dom"), and as the trusted comrade
tained paintings by such artists as
empty chair and a work in progress
The name-dropping with Queen
of Kit Carson, Wild Bill Hickok,
Sikh army of the Punjab has to pale
Martin Sieff is an assistant edi-
Thomas Eakins, James McNeill
in front of her and a view of Paris
Victoria is getting wearisome. Mr.
by comparison.
President Ulysses S. Grant, George
for on the foreign desk of The Wash-
Whistler and Albert Pinkham Ryder,
visible through the windows.
Fraser can never hope to top that
But even Homer nods. The later
ington Times.
artists primarily of the 19th century
"It took almost his whole collect-
whose tastes reflected changing
tastes that would explode into the
ing lifetime" to find the right Ma-
modern movement.
tisse, says Mr. Phillips. "He experi-
"Everything in this room, with the
mented with two or three others but
He even sang while the camera
exception of the [Winslow] Homer,
didn't really like them."
panned lovingly across the can-
you could have seen at the Phillips in
The appeal of this one, which is
vases. Actor Tony Curtis and come-
the '20s," says Miss Rathbone. She
organized around clearly defined
dian Martin Mull have shown their
points to William Merritt Chase's
horizontal and vertical lines and flat-
art too. "RoboCop" actor Peter Wel-
1888 "Hide and Seek" as an example
tened space, is "its rigor and a cer-
ler came on and played trumpet.
both of Duncan Phillips' relative
tain austerity of composition," says
Tony Danza tap-danced.
conservatism and his individual
Miss Rathbone.
Other talents waiting their turn
taste.
might include painters Frank Sina-
There was also its subject, the art-
Given Phillips' own passion for
ist's studio, a frequent theme in the
tra, Sen. Edward Kennedy and Syl-
Bush Library Photocopy
landscapes, this particular painting
collection "It is about the creative
vester Stallone, whose canvases
hardly would have been to his taste,
hang prominently in his office and
process, the artist at work, which
Preservation
a dark interior depicting two chil-
home.
Phillips was particularly interested
dren at play, one partially visible in
Halfway across the Pacific, Red
in," says Miss Rathbone, "I think be-
the lower left foreground, the other
cause he was married to an artist."
Skelton's sad-eyed clowns must have
placed slightly off center at the very
looked a little sadder on that enring
Downstairs, on the first floor of
day when jury convicted his Ha-
Miss Rathbone isn't sure, but she
waii art dealer of running an invest-
thinks it was the composition that
ment scam that bilked customers out
appealed to him. "That empty space
of thousands of dollars. The owner
(between the two children] was SO
and the director of the Center Art
modern in feeling," she says.
Gallery in Waikiki were found guilty
in May of selling fake Salvador Dali
Sylvester Stallone
Jonathan Winters
James Stewart
A look at the moderns
prints. Investors lost $300,000; one
woman had sunk her inheritance
A walk upstairs to a small room
CROSS
and small prints made their way
38 years also went to art school. The
into posters billed as collectible art.
overlooking the 21st Street NW en-
from West to East.
artist in question? Comedian-
A federal judge sentenced the
trance shows paintings by early
From page El
Georgetown art dealer Chris
painter-writer Jonathan Winters.
gallery officials to three years in
American modernists such as Ar-
Murray brought Mr. Garcia's work
"John is one of the few so-called
prison and fined them $1.8 million.
thur G. Dove, John Marin, Marsden
to Govinda Gallery last month after
celebrity painters who actually stud-
The gallery shut down three of its
Hartley and Georgia O'Keeffe, work
I tell her.
another local gallery rejected the
ied art," Mr. Spatos says. "John is not
four island outlets.
bought by Duncan Phillips slightly
And I'm not
idea. He, too, was skeptical. But the
It was a black day for celebrity
later, during the 30s and 40s. It was
"Ally, with her book, was not try-
just painting and playing, if I may
show was a hit.
ing to rival Edgar Allan Poe," publi-
say and I know a little bit about
art.
a time when he was both more con-
Marjorie and Duncan Phillips seated
cist Lisa Zimmerman says. "That
"I've been in this 17 years, and it
art. He's not a dilettante
John
can
But the celebs themselves did not
fident of his taste and in close con-
in the main gallery around 1922
was one of the busiest shows we've
draw human forms like Raphael.
jump ship. Clowns still sell hand-
tact with Alfred Stieglitz, the pho-
was not her intent
She's the first
ever done," Mr. Murray says.
"John is an artist, and his hap-
somely at Center Art Gallery's an-
tographer and art dealer whose
to admit this is not example-to-live-
With the Dead playing in town
galleries were important showcases
you see is Richard Diebenkorn's
piest moments, quite frankly, are
nual Red Skelton birthday party. Dis-
by poetry, that it's not going to be in
the annals of literary history."
that week; the "J. Garcia" exhibition
when he's painting or writing," Mr.
criminating collectors still may
for the most advanced art of the
1957 painting "Interior With View of
But by and large, Miss Sheedy
drew some 3,000 people in the space
Spatos adds.
acquire the impressionistic land-
time.
the Ocean," which shows a sun-
of a week, a tenfold jump from nor-
You might not know it from the
"The Stieglitz influence seems to
drenched interior with a view
scapes of Mr. Curtis or the enigmatic
says she's pleased with the book. She
mal. Visitors shelled out $400 to
paintings. The flip side of this flip
sculptures of Mr. Quinn.
have been quite strong in broad-
through two windows.
wrote some of the poems as a girl;
$4,000 for limited-edition prints and
man emerges on canvas. Mr. Win-
Center's executive director Col-
ening [Duncan Phillips'] viewpoint.
Pointing to the similarity of sub-
writing was the easy part.
"The difficult part was just living
original art, Mr. Murray says.
ters' works are dark, ethereal, cer-
leen Andrew says the gallery has
He visited the gallery regularly,"
ject and geometric composition, Mr.
He says the take was healthy but
tainly nothing to laugh about.
handled Mr. Skelton's work for about
says Mr. Phillips. "I think Stieglitz
Phillips says, "Having reached Ma-
through the experiences," she says.
won't be more specific. "The total
Mr. Spatos explains: "He's a
16 years, since owner William Mett's
had a very powerful influence, open-
tisse, a man like Diebenkorn was a
Other points of interest:
amount of sales," he adds, "wouldn't
painter of the surrealist school, and
mother saw Mr. Skelton showing his
ing him up, making him see some of
natural progression." The more so,
Workaholic actor Robert De
Niro recently concluded an exhibi-
even pay the sales tax on a major
with some surrealist realism in half
work on a television talk show and
the same qualities he prized in ear-
adds Miss Rathbone, since "the
tion of his paintings in New York
painting by an important contempo-
of his paintings. So he is a combina-
told her son - who now faces a jail
lier artists but in a more abstract,
Diebenkorn was so much inspired
rary painter, not to mention a dead
tion of both."
term to talk to the comedian.
more daring format. The individual-
by that painting." The California art-
City.
one.
His business manager calls Mr.
The annual birthday bash draws
ism of these painters was easy to
ist had studied the painting closely
Hard-luck rock singer John
"The fun thing about that show
850 to 1,000 collectors. Buyers pay
demonstrate."
Cougar Mellencamp has the art
Winters a "pioneer" in both comedy
when stationed near Washington as
world abuzz with his paintings and
was that the work was surprisingly
and art. He compares the come-
anywhere from $75 to $200,000 for a
Having originally been a private
a Marine.
has just directed his first feature
good," says Mr. Murray, a musician
dian's art to Cezanne's and van
work. This year the hot item is the
house, which then had an addition
film, "Souvenirs," written by Larry
and rock fan who also has put on two
Gogh's, saying his client's exhibi-
Red Skelton clown clock.
built on in the 1960s (which was en-
The Rothko Room'
McMurtry.
exhibits of work by Rolling Stones
tions mostly have been "astounding"
When buying celebrity art, "I
larged, then reopened last year as
"The Tonight Show," that long-
guitarist Ronnie Wood.
critical and commercial successes.
think people are more critical," Mrs.
the Goh Annex), the Phillips doesn't
Behind the Diebenkorn is the fam-
Deadheads looking for hippie-
Demand for his art is high, Mr.
Andrew says. "They come in with a
lend itself to the kind of continuous,
ous "Rothko Room," a gallery with
time haunt for celebrity dabblers,
dippie art might have been sorely
Spatos says, though Mr. Winters pre-
chipon their shoulder: 'OK, show me
uninterrupted passage you can
one of his characteristic paintings
last month had actor Billy Dee Wil-
disappointed. Mr. Garcia doesn't do
fers to pass it along to his children.
something by Tony Quinn. Show me
count on in buildings designed as
(one fuzzy, colored rectangle placed
liams show his canvases and actor
mandala patterns or psychedelic
something by Red Skelton.' And I
museums.
above another) on each wall and a
Jack Lemmon talk about his new CD
Mr. Winters also is a published
trails.
author. His 1988 book, "Winters'
really enjoy it when they come in
bench in the center. It has an almost
of piano compositions.
"Jerry's work was not like that,"
Tales: Stories and Observations for
and they say, "Wow, it's good!
Drawing them in
spiritual atmosphere - something
Step inside a bookstore. Look
around. On the poetry shelf you will
Mr. Murray says. "Jerry's work
the Unusual" (Random House),
Mr. Skelton's work is carried in 30
the artist himself sought in his work.
That means to get to the next stop
find a slim volume by veteran actor
worked, for instance, because there
spent four months on the New York
galleries around the country, says
on the tour, Renoir's 1881 "Luncheon
It wasn't planned, says Mr. Phil-
wasa lot of humor in it. Very whimsi-
Times best-seller list. And "Hang-
his personal manager of 15 years,
of the Boating Party," on the second
lips, but grew out of the success of
Jimmy Stewart. You might even find
Anita Mikowski. The comic paints or
an installation. 'He saw the success
bottle blonde Suzanne Somers' book
cal. He has a good line. He is a good
ups," a book of color-plate reproduc-
floor of the annex, we have to go back
drawer."
tions of his art ("Random House in-
writes short stories "nearly every
of this when he came here and loved
of verses in the cutout bin, right next
down the stairs to the entrance,
Mr. Garcia studied at the San
to Leonard Nimoy's dated poetic
sisted on that title," Mr. Spatos says),
day" and has three self-published
through the paneled Music Room
it," says Miss Rathbone.
Francisco Art Institute under artists
just might threaten to become a
books, she says.
musings on life without Spock.
with its two paintings of St. Peter,
Ironically, Duncan Phillips start-
Wally Hedrick and Elmer Bischoff.
coffee-table classic.
Mrs. Andrew sounds like as-
Over in fiction, there is actress
one by El Greco, the other by Goya,
ed out not liking modern art. As a
The training makes him a rarity
Carrie Fisher's "Postcards From the
Small wonder that Mr. Winters
tronomer Carl Sagan when she de-
to the steps at its opposite end, and
young man he wrote a scathing re-
among celebrity artists.
didn't make it onto "The Tonight
scribes how much business Center
Edge" and a best-selling collection
traverse the skywalk linking the two
view of the 1913 Armory Show, the
of short stories by funnyman Jona-
In California, George Spatos
Show" with his works. Everyone else
has done by Messrs. Skelton, Curtis
structures.
exhibition that introduced modern-
notes that the famous man whose
has.
and Quinn.
than Winters. Among the art books,
This is the Phillips' signature
ism to the American public.
still more Winters - a collection of
business affairs he has managed for
Tony Bennett brought paintings.
"Millions of dollars worth," she
painting, arguably the greatest work
Yet within a short time he was ac-
says. "Millions. Tony Curtis, we've
his paintings and drawings called.
in the collection and, in the way it
sold about $4 million. Skelton, we've
tively collecting it, even paying sti-
"Hangups" - and a new anthology
vividly conveys a feeling of the good
been handling for SO long - of
pends to struggling painters such as
of hep jazz trumpeter Miles Davis'
life lived out of doors. a landmark of
course, every birthday we sell close
pioneer abstractionist Arthur G.
works, aptly titled "The Art of Miles
impressionism. "It's Renoir at his
to$1 million of his work. And Quinn?
Dove so they could continue to work.
Davis."
very best," says Mr. Phillips.
Millions, millions, millions."
In some areas -- the Bonnards, for
In picture books, not far from the
But Center treats its celebrities
But behind the familiar painting
example his taste even turned out
Helmut Newton anthologies, sits
lies an unfamiliar story. When the
to be decades ahead of his time.
and starving artists alike.
country singer Kenny Rogers' new
museum opened in 1921, "I think my
"We don't charge any more be-
book of portrait photography.
father expected crowds to surge in,"
The installation of the collection
cause it's a famous artist," she says.
Actors and musicians have given
says Mr. Phillips. "Instead there was
in his own house in large measure
"And we don't want to be coined as a
minor press treatment and not much
accounts for the Phillips' relaxed,
the term "pop art" new meaning. But
celebrity gallery, because we carry
Grateful Dead singer and guitarist
attention. So he felt the need to make
unhurried atmosphere.
fine art. I've got some beautiful
Jerry Garcia was a reluctant hy-
a spectacular purchase. And paid
"We've madea virtue of whatorig-
works by Degas, Monet, Pissarro
phenate. His friends insisted.
this outlandish price of $125,000.
inally was not the plan," says Mr.
here right now."
A serious art student before he
It was thought to be an outlandish
Phillips. His parents, he says, "hoped
Moreover, Center won't take just
became one of rock 'n' roll's longest-
sum. And from then on it has at-
to build a museum and move out of
any Hollywood name with a paint-
running acts, he allowed buddies to
tracted crowds and it has been a kind
this house. But then during the De-
brush. "We've been approached by
put together a traveling exhibition.
Jonathan Winters and several other
of a centerpiece for the collection."
pression they said they couldn't do
With help from a West Coast firm
it, so they stayed here and began to
Bush Library Photocopy
celebrities and chose not to carry
called the Art Peddler, his oils,
Reuters
A 'unit' of color
feel that it was a pretty good idea
the work," Mrs. Andrew says. "It's
Preservation
watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings
Mickey Rourke (with Liliana Cavani and Andrea Ferreol) is a boxer.
anyway, that art is meant to be lived
got to be good."
Next door to the Renoir is an ex-
with."
LIFE
The Washington Times
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991 / PAGE E3
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Swingle
'Liaisons' proves dangerous fare for troupe
Singers are
W
hen the Royal Shake-
speare Company
Bach with
brought Christopher
WHAT: "Dangerous Liaisons*
Hampton's sinuous and
WHERE: Signature Theatre at Gunston
sensual stage adaptation of "Les Li-
Arts Center Theatre Two, 2700 S.
aisons Dangereuses" to our shores
Lang St., Arlington
fine Mozart
in 1987, you could have predicted
WHEN: Through April 27
that it would spawn umpteen subse-
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quent productions. What wasn't SO
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evident, because the RSC has a way
hree unusual choral record-
MAXIMUM RATING: FOUR STARS
T
of making everything look easy,
ings released this week
was how difficult this drawing
show two superb groups at
and drifts melodramatically into a
room comedy of bad manners is to
their best in their debuts on
convent and madness. Tiffany Gar-
pull off.
the Virgin label. The best of the
finkle is sufficiently dewy-eyed as
Signature Theatre is the latest
three marks the return of the Swin-
the curious young Cecile. By com-
local troupe to have a go at it, and
gle Singers in "A Cappella Ama-
parison, Bruce Rauscher looks aw-
the latest to come up short and
deus," a fitting and fun tribute to
fully long in the tooth for the sup-
sorely wanting. While not as
you-know-who by the youngest ver-
posedly teen-aged Chevalier
laughably bad as Washington
sion of the group that made Bach a
Danceny.
Shakespeare Company's inept pro-
jazz standard in the 1960s.
Combining two adjacent rectan-
duction last summer, the version
As before, the Swingle Singers
gles of playing area, set designer
now at the Gunston Arts Center
have a knack for remaining faithful
Lou Stancari creates a long, narrow
nevertheless misses most of the
to the spirit of the music even as
stage, surrounded on all sides by
subterranean sexual energy bub-
they jazz up things like Mozart's
the audience. The stage configura-
bling beneath the surface of Mr.
tion seems to defeat director Jack
Symphony No. 40. They truly
Hampton's literate, witty, double
do sing all the parts, and this time
Marshall entirely. He unleashes his
entendre-laden script.
around their do-be-do-be-do is all
performers to wander and fill up
Signature calls it "Dangerous
you get: There is no rhythm sec-
the space, trying it seems to keep
Liaisons," redubbed to match the
the action scattered evenly if un-
tion, only the voices of the eight
Stephen Frears movie version's ti-
Swingles taking every line.
dramatically throughout the stage.
tle and to try and attract those
Most confrontations are shouted
This actually makes for purer
theatergoers who are scared away
at considerable length and even
treatments than the Swingle Sing-
by French. In its inaugural season,
ers turned in on their '60s albums
Donna Lillard and Todd Berger star in Signature Theatre's production of "Dangerous Liaisons."
conspiratorial whispers have to
the company previously has im-
- and the results are no less enter-
travel long distances. The Gunston
pressed with its solid exploration
Theatre Two is a black box with un-
taining. The intonation and
of contemporary works. Mr. Hamp-
rhythmic accuracy of the new
who now get their kicks by daring
limited stage potential, but the
ton's play, however, calls for a
flection tricks and a crooked smirk
group are as awesome as their love
each other in successive sets of se-
There are hints of
setup chosen this time is the least
pseudo-classical rendering of the
as her one facial expression.
18th-century dialogue coupled with
duction and conquest.
successful I've seen.
of this music is obvious.
a modern undercurrent
When a former lover of Mer-
Crucial to the play's equation is
The sopranos Helen Massey and
Despite the production deficien-
Deryn Edwards seem to have been
teuil's becomes engaged to a nubile
brutish danger in
a perceptible sexual tension be-
cies, Mr. Hampton's crackling good
The combination eludes most of
tween the two towering forces of
cast for their vocal similarities to
young virgin, the Marquise chal-
script manages to survive the ren-
the actors, who seem to concen-
the old group's fabulous Christine
lenges Valmont to deflower the girl
nobility, but the actors fail to gen-
Legrand. They particularly are at-
before she weds. It is an activity
Todd Berger.
dering and reveal its wicked plea-
trate on the words and miss the
crate any chemistry whatsoever.
sures. In the days before videotape,
emotional pulse behind them.
beneath his talents, but he accepts
There are hints of brutish danger
tuned to this very special jazz sen-
that might have been reason
If the play follows rather faith-
in Mr. Berger, but the miscast Miss
sibility.
the dare as well as the considerable
a William Hurt. He is the strongest
enough to recommend the Signa-
The "instrumental" selections
fully the plot of the Choderlos de
Lillard - aided by costume de-
challenge of seducing the devoutly
performer of the bunch, though he
ture Theatre offering. Now, it
are the most successful. The Over-
Laclos epistolary novel, it is the
religious Mme. de Tourvel. The
signer Candy Hughes -- seems
does not come close to capturing
seems more appropriate to suggest
only evidence of faithfulness in this
game is afoot and the objectives
more suited to playing the title role
ture to "The Magic Flute" contains
the character's eventual disintegra-
you rent the surprisingly literate
some of the most impressive sing-
jaundiced portrait of pre-
in "Hello, Dolly!"
are pursued through a series of in-
tion when he miscalculates and
movie version of "Dangerous Liai-
Revolutionary Paris. Turning sex
Signe Allen looks the part of the
ing on any Swingle album, old or
tricate deceits leading, inevitably,
falls under the cloud of love. Mr.
sons."
new. The popular Andante from
into a challenge match are La Mar-
to the death.
alluring, though spiritually moti-
Berger is more successful than
Providing harp accompaniment
quise de Merteuil and Le Vicomte
vated Mme. Tourvel. Still, her act-
Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 also
As Valmont, Todd Berger pro-
Donna Lillard (Merteuil), who tries
between the scenes is Mary Jane
benefits from the gentle Swingle
de Valmont. former bed partners
jects a cool hauteur reminiscent of
ing range is one-dimensional, ex-
to get by with a handful of vocal in-
Young. She is the class act of the
cept when she is jilied by Valmont
treatment. And few could remain
evening.
Bush Library Photocopy
Preservation
The "instrumental"
selections are the
JAZZ
From page El
most successful
most successful.
rant and Jazz Club as part of a nine-
week U.S. tour that introduces him
unmoved by the Rondo from "Eine
as a band leader.
Kleine Nachtmusik."
Many consider Mr. Morrison a
One innovation of this latest re-
sure bet for jazz superstardom,
grouping is to have the Swingle
influential critic Leonard Feather
Singers sing actual words. This is
among them. Already he's the best-
James Morrison
not always a good idea. Despite
known jazz musician in Australia,
strikingly original arrangements,
with countless appearances on
WHO: James Morrison
when the vocal line remains intact,
weekly television shows and exten-
WHERE: Cates Restaurant and Jazz
the Swingle Singers are in competi-
sive club and festival performances
Club, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW
tion on records with the likes of
to his credit.
WHEN: Tonight through Sunday. Shows
Joan Sutherland or Elizabeth
He was a featured soloist on a
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Schwarzkopf.
tour of world capitals last year with
nights at 8:30, Friday and Saturday
Still, these are quibbles.
the Philip Morris Superband led by
nights at 8:30 and 10:30.
"A Cappella Amadeus" is the ideal
Ray Charlesand B.B. King. In recent
PRICE: $9.50 tonight, Thursday and
gift for the Mozart lover who has
years he has shared the stage with
Sunday; $14.50 Friday and Saturday.
everything.
jazz greats such as Benny Carter
No minimum.
Less successful, though still a
and Red Rodney and early idols such
PHONE: 202/363-2600
lot of fun, is the Swingle Singers'
as Dizzy Gillespie.
"Folk Songs: Around the World."
When he was about 6, James Mor-
credentials, his ability to tap into the
This collection surveys folk songs
rison discovered gospel music right
root of this African-American-born
in languages ranging from Spanish
in his own neighborhood in Mona
art form.
and Italian to English and Swedish.
Vale, a suburb of Sydney.
Last November, on his 28th birth-
It all comes out sounding the
"This was not common in Austra-
day, something happened that
same, which is to say the delicate
lia at all," he says by phone from New
"really made me feel good about the
scatting of these eight voices sur-
York in a gentle Down Under accent.
whole thing." It was the final per-
rounds each song with the same
"It was only happening in one
formance of the Philip Morris
jazzy abandon. The group doesn't
church that I know of, and I just
manage to avoid two pitfalls: The
happened to be living nearby. The
Superband before the notoriously
tough Apollo Theater crowd in Har-
languages are often Anglicized be-
minister at the local [Methodist]
lem.
yond recognition and the folk songs
church had spent a lot of time in the
"It was a real big occasion for Ray
themselves often leave little room
United States as a young man and
[Charles] and B.B. [King]," he re-
for the jazz improvisations that are
was deeply influenced by gospel
calls, "because they both got their
the Swingle Singers' strongest suit.
music and the atmosphere it created
Fans should not stay away. But
in the church.
start there, sort of a homecoming.
"I was in the back playing trum-
they should be warned that
"So he brought back recordings
pet in the big band. Now when we
"Around the World" makes the
and told his parishioners to listen to
were in Italy or something, it didn't
Swingles sound dangerously close
the inspiration. He also played trom-
seem untoward at all to come out in
to those dreaded nerds of the mu-
bone and sang from the pulpit. I was
the front and do a feature number.
sic world, the King's Singers.
very much moved by that experi-
But here we are at the Apollo and the
The New York City Gay Men's
ence."
The son of a Methodist minister
audience is very vocal, taking part in
Chorus is fast becoming known as
the performance like they all know
one of the best choruses in Amer-
himself, James took up cornet at 7.
each other. And then it comes time
ica. Now comes "Love Lives On," a
By 10, he was playing in earnest all
for me to come out and be featured.
knockout Virgin disc complete with
the horns he could lay his hands on
"And as I walk out, I start feeling
a first recording of a Stephen Sond-
including tuba and euphonium. At
from the crowd this "Hang on a sec.
heim song.
16, he entered the New South Wales
There's all these guys in the band
The chorus has a rich, opulent
Conservatorium (which later asked
that we aren't gonna get featured
sound, deployed with a true sense
him back to teach) and made his first
and they look like they one of us.
of ensemble. Second tenors and
U.S. appearance at the Monterey
And this guy isn't even American.'
baritones are especially attractive
Jazz Festival in California.
"But then as I began to play, I felt,
Forget-Me-Knott
in this recording, which also boasts
Though jazz may be flourishing
"Well, like it or not, this music may
surprising agility for a large group
in Australia, there is no such thing
not have come from my ancestors,
and impressive intonation.
as Australian jazz. Rather, jazz -
but I feel it. This is what I was
If even the NYCGMC could not
that uniquely American flower -
brought up with. This is my music
succeed in the intrinsically solo
has flung its seeds to the far corners
too.'
Some people think he's over the fence. Others think
and very fast - patter of "Another
of the earth. But Mr. Morrison, who
"So I played it like that, and the
Hundred People," three other Sond-
credits jazz maestro Don Burrows
response was just fantastic. You
for hiring him for a quintet and
he's out of the ball park. No matter what side you'
heim songs provide high points.
know, like before the performance
Broadway fans will be espe-
teaching him technique, may best
we're hanging around down in the
cially pleased by "That Old Piano
personify what Australia has to offer
on, you'll find his column unforgettable. Tom Knott.
band room and there's all sorts of
Roll," a song cut from "Follies" that
the genre.
people backstage that know every-
turns up as background music in
"Jazz is the sort of music that ex-
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in SPORTS-
one, and no one is saying, 'How do
the show. It receives its world pre-
presses the heart of the player;" he
you do,' or anything to me. Come
miere recording here and makes
says. "Any emotion can be played in
afterwards, and it's like I was one of
only in The Washington Times.
one wonder why poor Buddy didn't
music. Sitting around talking at a
the family," Mr. Morrison recalls.
get to sing it in "Follies" in the first
party or something, there are inevi-
"That's why it's kind of funny
place.
tably people who, no matter what the
coming all the way from the out-
Vernon Duke's "Taking a Chance
talk is about, will turn it around to
back, that when I hear that sort of
on Love" and Richard Rodgers'
what's wrong with something.
music here, I feel very much at
"Isn't It Romantic?" will make me
"And I can't help it, I inevitably
home."
return to this disc again and again,
end up talking about what's going
as will the haunting rendition of
well. That's how I play."
Sammy Fain's immortal "I'll Be
She'll be all right, mate, indeed.
Wake up to The Washington Times.
Seeing You."
A man who rappels high peaks
The New York City Gay Men's
and tall buildings for sport, Mr. Mor-
Call now for home delivery (202) 636-3333.
Bush Library Photocopy
Chorus and Virgin Records are do-
rison met his wife, a former Miss
nating part of the proceeds from
Australia, when he beat her in a car
The Washington Times
Preservation
sales of "Love Lives On" to the
race.
Beablood donor.
T.J. Martell Foundation for AIDS
Australian or not, there is no mis-
Hb a and failing
PAGE E4 / WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991
The Washington Times
LIFE
Top 10 films
FILM HIGHLIGHTS / Gary Arnold
S
teven Seagal's new action film "Out for Justice" debuted in the No.
Hard-boiled Douglas
plex Odeon Uptown. Proceeds will
go to the AFI Preservation Fund
1 box office spot with weekend sales of $10.5 million, nearly
and the Film Foundation.
double the take of second-place "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II."
Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. screen-
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze"
collected $5.9 million, followed in third place by "The Silence of the Lambs"
eggs on fate in 'Ace'
ing are $25. For $100 you can be a
"sponsor" and purchase admission
with $4.1 million, according to figures released by Entertainment Data Inc.
to a gala reception at 6 at Firenze
"The Silence of the Lambs," casting Jodie Foster as an FBI trainee in-
House, 2800 Albemarle St. NW.
pursuit of a serial killer, has now made $100.1 million. It is the first 1991
met some hard-boiled eggs
But both Mr. Wilder and his pro-
release to pass the $100 million mark.
in my life, but you
tagonist overplayed their hands.
For details, call 202/828-4080.
Oscar winner "Dances With Wolves" continued its Academy Award
you're 20 minutes."
Tatum sets himself up for a fall by
BBB
surge, holding in fourth place with ticket sales of $3.5 million.
Jan Sterling makes this
brazenly making a careerist spec-
The National Gallery begins a
snappy, roadside-diner assessment
tacle of the effort to rescue Lor-
1. Out for Justice, Warner Bros., $10.5 million, 2,010 screens, $5,235
new cycle of films about artists and
of Kirk Douglas in the early stages
raine's husband, Leo, who becomes
per screen, $10.5 million, one week.
art history with free matinee show-
of Ace In the Hole, director Billy
trapped in a New Mexico cavern
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, New Line Cinema, $5.9 million, 2,783
ings today through Sunday of Wel-
Wilder's jaundiced account of an
while searching for Indian relics.
come to the Water Planet, a divert-
screens, $2,106 per screen, $61.5 million, four weeks.
unscrupulous reporter who milks
Mr. Wilder tends to duplicate this
ing half-hour short.
3. The Silence of the Lambs, Orion, $4.1 million, 1,635 screens, $2,536
the suspense and human interest in
miscalculation with such "know-
The film observes James
per screen, $100.1 million, nine weeks.
a big story to a disgraceful, calami-
ing" bits as the name of the carni-
Rosenquist working on a cycle of
4. Dances With Wolves, Orion. $3.5 million, 1,612 screens, $2,150 per
tous conclusion.
val that entertains the throngs at-
huge, vividly colored paper prints
screen, $155.7 million, 23 weeks.
In fact, the Sterling character,
tracted to the site: the Great
at a graphic workshop run by
5. Defending Your Life, Wamer Bros., $3.1 million, 715 screens, $4,277
Lorraine Minosa, underestimates
American S & M Show.
Ken Tyler in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
per screen, $7.6 million, four weeks.
the hard-bitten, manipulative poten-
Curiously, the filmmakers wor-
There's an amusing connection
6. The Marrying Man, Orion, $2.6 million, 1,343 screens, $1,920 per
tial in the Douglas character,
ried that the press would attack
with Kirk Douglas' career: Mr.
screen, $7 .8 million, two weeks.
Chuck Tatum. He helps set her
"Ace" (alternate title: "The Big Car-
Rosenquist painted the Times
7. Sleeping With the Enemy, 20th Century Fox, $2.4 million, 1,443
straight by promptly slapping a
nival") as a poison-camera impres-
Square poster for The Vikings
screens, $1,639 per screen, $86.1 million, 10 weeks.
smile off her face to demonstrate
sion of sensationalized journalism.
while working as a billboard artist
8. New Jack City, Warner Bros., $2.1 million, 865 screens, $2,377 per
how he wants the public to see the
But the reviews were mostly favor-
in the late 1950s.
screen, $35.4 million, six weeks.
distraught wife of the accident vic-
able. It was the public that seemed
The movie may have a special
9. Home Alone, 20th Century Fox, $1.8 million, 1,465 screens, $1,252
tim he's writing about.
to keep the picture at arm's length.
allure for kids. The tools employed
per screen, $262.5 million, 22 weeks.
"Ace in the Hole," repeated to-
Mr. Douglas, possibly accompa-
by Mr. Rosenquist range from pen-
10. Class Action, 20th Century Fox, $1.7 million, 1,051 screens, $1,584
night at 8:30 at the American Film
nied by Tony Curtis and Jean
cils to spray guns and include such
per screen, $19.8 million, five weeks.
Steven Seagal defeats a bad guy,
Institute Theater as part of its cur-
Simmons, is expected to be in
impressively messy substances as
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
and the "Turtles," in his latest.
rent Douglas series, is a vividly
Washington next Tuesday for the
colored wood pulp. Showtimes are
etched parable of an opportunist
benefit premiere of the restored
12:30 p.m. today through Saturday
who outsmarts himself.
version of Spartacus at the Cine-
and Sunday at 1.
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THE PERFECT WEAPON 6.30.
screens. 12. 2. 9.50
Tackett's Mill Shopping Center.
AWAKENINGS PG 9.20
KING OF NEW YORK 7:15:9.15
9:40
NEW JACK CITY 620-
All seats all shows $1
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 4,7:20, 9.50
Lakeridge
703-494-5899
All shows all times $1.
THE PERFECT WEAPON 5:30, 9.30
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 5:50-, 6.30
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 12:30
OUT FDR JUSTICE -R 7.30 9.30.
All seats. at times every day $2
K-B CALVERT VILLAGE
RESTON TOWN CENTER MULTIPLEX
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 5:50- 8.30
CHINA PG-13 12.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 7.15.9:15
Carvert Village Shopping Center. Rts. and
CINEMAS
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE AVALON
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 510.8:20
HOME ALONE PG 12:10 2:20 4:30. 9:20
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13
5612 Connecticut Ave. NW
202 966-2600
Twenking shows $3 50
2
301.535-0776
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 12:20 4:40.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 715 9.35
11940 Market SL. Reston
703 316-1600
THE GRIFTERS 930
OUT FOR JUSTICE -R 7:30
7:20 9:30
WHITE FANG PG 7:50
THE TOWN was HOME 7.10
AMC RIVERTOWNE 1-12
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 7-20
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 4:50,
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE TYSONS
THE MARRYING MAN 4:45 7:30.
FAIRFAX SQUARE я
9:55
40- 7 10
OUT OF JUSTICE
screens 5:30-,
Rockville Metro Center. Hungerford Drive and
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -A 10.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 9:30
JUDOU NR 45,
THE MARRYING MAN PG 2:30.
Middle
Lane.
Rockville
301/251-2900
9:30
10
GOOOFELLAS
-A
8.
AWAKENINGS PG-13 12.05. 2.25. 4:55. 7:55. 10:15.
IRON AND SILK -NR 7:30 9:45
THE LONG WALK HOME PG
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG 9:50
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG Onlwo
REVERSAL FORTUNE -R 1 15. 410.
HAMLET
PG
1:45
shows before m $3 25.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 9:50.
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE 455. 15. 9:35.
screens 12.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 8.
HOME ALONE PG 12:45. 9:50.
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE EMBASSY
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -A 5:30- 8.
NEW JACK CITY -R 125
CLASS ACTION 4:55. 7:15 9'45.
1927 Florida Ave
202-387-1344
WOLVES -PG-13
FOXCHASE CINEMAS 1-3
DEFENDING YOUR PG
First matinee only 50
9:40. 11.50
10:10
Foxchase Shopping Center. 4621 Duke St.,
FOR JUSTICE -R No passes 715 9:30
K-B GEORGETOWN SQUARE
HAMLET
-PG
7.9:50
THE MARRYING R 1:10. 430- 7
HOME ALONE -PG
Alexandra
703/370-5565
SHOWCASE BEACON MALL
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE JENIFER
THE PERFECT WEAPON R 1-40, 5:40- 50.
10400 Old Georgetown Road. Bethesda
301/530-7500
*Twilight shows $3.50
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG 9:50
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -PG-13 12:35.
L.A. STORY
6738 Richmond Highway Groveton
703/768-7612
Wisconsin Ave. NW
202244-5703
7:25.9:40.
MR. AND MAS. BRIDGE
KINDERGARTEN COP PG-13 4:30, 9:30.
KING RALPH PG 3:30
BETHESDA CINEMA 'N' DRAFTHOUSE
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE 4:50.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -R 12:05.2:30.505.7:30
FLESH AND LACES 820
KING OF NEW YORK 7:45.
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS PG-13 9:45
7719 Ave.,
301-656-3337
First only $2.50
DESIRE FOR MEN -X 1:35 4:20.
MISERY 1:35.
All SNOWS all times
L.A. STORY
K-B LAUREL 1-6 Lauret Shopping Center
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 12:20. 2:40. 4.45.
HEAVEN TOUCH -X 12:05
KING RALPH
DEBBIE DOES DALLAS 1:40 420.7 9:40
All seats
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE MACARTHUR
CINEPLEX ODEON RIO 8
Rt. Laurel
301
604-5090
930
FANTASIA G 5 955
THE HARD WAY 8.
4859 MacArthir Blvd. NW
202-337-1700
9811 Washingtonian Blvd Garthersburg 301.948-0906
K-B CINEMA 7
SPRINGFIELD MALL 1-10
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE 55. 945.
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -A 12.25.2.55.5.20.7.50
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 115.3.15.
3513 S. Jefferson St., Baileys Crossroads 703/931-7171
Springfield Mall
703/971-3991
THE MARRYING MAN 7.930
NEW JACK CITY -R 10
10:15
LONG WALK HOME PG 9:40.
7.15.
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE 9.55.
THE MARRYING MAN -R
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -A 4.50. 7.25. 9:50
All seats before 6 p.m. $3.50.
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE 7:20 9:50
FANTASIA 1:15. 9:20
NEW JACK CITY -R
NEW JACK 1:15. 4,7,9:25
THE MARRYING MAN R 3:30
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY
First matinees $2 50
OUT FOR JUSTICE screens. 1. 1:40.3.
CINEPLEX ODEON OUTER CIRCLE
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE 4:30. 7:15. 9 35.
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 7.05.
3:40 5. 5:35. 9:25.
malinee only $2.50
LOEWS' MANASSAS MOVIES
4849 Wisconsin Ave. NW
202244-3116
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 4:30,8
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -PG-13 7 05,
JUDOU NR 2.15, 9.45.
Mathis Ave.. Manassas
703/358-9292
15.
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG 4:35. 9:45
K-B MONTGOMERY MALL 1-3
FEMME NIKITA -R 130,
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 2:15
7101 Democracy Bethesda
301/365-7383
VIRGINIA MOVIES
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 8:30
CLASS ACTION -R 2:30.
All shows before 0 m
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 5. 7:15.
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG 1:45. 4:30
OUT FOR JUSTICE 1:30
AMC COURTHOUSE PLAZA 1-8
9:15.
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE TENLEY
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 1:15. 8:15.
FANTASIA -0 2.30, 7:30.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
1200
Wisconsin
Ave.
NW
202/363-4340
740,9.35
THE MARRYING MAN -R
Clarendon
Blvd.
703/243-4950
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 1:25,
THE MARRYING MAN 9:50.
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -R 2. 4:30. 7.
All shows before p.m. $3
First matines
THE MARRYING MAN -B 6:10. 8:50.
5:15 7:15. 9:10
NEW JACK 6:30.9.
LOEWS' PENTAGON CITY 1-6
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 2. 4:45 7:35, 10
NEW JACK CITY R 10 9.40
CINEPLEX ODEON NTI LAKEFOREST 5
LOEWS' COLUMBIA PALACE 9 Rt. 108.
OUT JUSTICE -R No passes 2.20. 4:50 7:20.
Lakelorest Mall. 701 Russell Ave.,
OUT FOR JUSTICE R 6. 8:20.
Fashion Centre. Pentagon City
703/415-4333
UNITED ARTISTS MOVIES AT FAIR OAKS
opposite Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia 301/720-0417.
9.50
Gaithersburg
301/948-7100
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS A 6. 8:40.
DEFENDING YOUR PG 1:45, 4:15. 7:20.
Fair
Mall,
Fairlax
703/352-4750
All shows before m. $3.25.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 2:15, 5:30.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES R PG 2,4:30.7,
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS - R 6:20- 9.
AWAKENINGS A 1:20. 3:50,
CLASS ACTION -8 12:15, 2.45. 5:15. 7:45. 10:15.
HOME ALONE PG 3. 5:05. 7.15.
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE UPTOWN
930
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 6:30..
THE MARRYING MAN -R 7:05. 9:20.
DEFENDING YOUR -PG 7:30. 10.
SILENCE THE LAMBS 2:45.5.
202/966-5400
CLASS ACTION 4:40. 7.10.
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG 6:20. 8:50
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES -PG 3:30,
CHINA PG-13 12:30. 7:30, 10:15.
Connecticut Ave. NW
CLASS ACTION 7:40. 10.
CLASS ACTION -A 10-,
5:30. 7:30 9:30.
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 2:20. 4:45. 720
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R 5. 7:45,
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 4:30.8
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG two
-Twilight shows 50
DANCES WITH WOLVES 8:15.
shows before $3.25.
OUT FOR JUSTICE -R passes 2. 3:55.
9:45
screens 5. 8:15. 10
AMC POTOMAC MILLS 1-10
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -A 9.50.
9:55
THE HARD WAY
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE WEST END 1-4
NEW JACK CITY -R 3:15.5 15. 9:15.
NEW JACK
THE MARRYING MAN 2.40. 7:30 9:45
Potomac Mills Mall, Exit I-95
703/690-6323
LOEWS' TOWNCENTER 1-3
HOME ALONE
23rd
and
streets
NW
202/293-3152
All scats until p.in.
OUT JUSTICE 3:40.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -PG-13 1:40.
Rts. and Sterling
703/430-8380
FANTASIA -G .4,7,9:45
NEW JACK CITY R 2:15 4:45. 7:15. 9:45.
CINEPLEX ODEON NTI MARLOW6
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 1:20. 6:20,
KINDERGARTEN COP PG 7:35,9:45.
KING RALPH 12.2
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -R 2:10, 4:40. 7.10. 9.40.
LOEWS' CROFTON CINEMAS 4
Marlow Heights Shopping Center, 3899 Branch
HAMLET -PG 6:10, 8:40.
GHOST PG-13 7:30.
Doons
SILENCE OF THE LAM8S -R 2.05. 4:35.
Crofton Center, Rts. and 424. Croiton
301/721-3455
THE MARRYING MAN -A
MISERY 9:50.
CLASS ACTION R 2. 30. 7.9:30
Marlow
Heights
301/423-6363
AWAKENINGS -PG-13 2. 4:45. 9:35.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES # PG
CLASS ACTION -R 1:10.
shows before m. $3.25.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 7:45.9:45.
LOEWS' TYSONS CORNER 1-8
515.7:15.9:15.
DEFENDING YOUR -R 5:50. 3:20.
KING RALPH PG 7:25. 9:25.
lysons
Comer
Center
703/790-1007
CINEPLEX ODEON CIRCLE WEST END 5-7
FOR JUSTICE - R On two screens. No passes.
THE HARD 1:40. 6:30.
23rd and M streets NW
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
AWAKENINGS PG-13
202/452-9020
1:45. 4:45. 5:45. 7:45, 9:15,
NEW JACK -A 1:30. 6. 8:30.
REPERTORY
GOODFELLAS 8.
NEW JACK CITY -R 1:30. 3:35, 5:45, 7:50, 9:55.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -A 1:20, 8:10.
OUT FOR JUSTICE 7:20. 9:30.
LOEWS' GERMANTOWN 6
LA. STORY PG 1:20. 3:20. 5:30. 7:30.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS 2. 4:30, 7.05. 9:35.
12926 Middlebrook Road. Germantown
301/428-1360
HOME ALONE PG-13 t:10,
DANCES WITH WOLVES 5. 8:15
-Twilight shows $3.50.
THE MARRYING MAN 1:45. 4:15. 7:15. 9:40
MOVIES
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE -R 950.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -A 2. 9.40.
NEW JACK 1.05. 3:05. 5:10.
CINEPLEX ODEON WISCONSIN AVENUE
All shows before 6 m. $3.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES # PG 5.7.15.
AMC SKYLINE 1.6
FANTASIA -G 10.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
CINEMAS 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202/244-0880
CINEPLEX ODEON NTI WHITE FLINT 5
15.
Skyline Mall. Baileys Crossroads
703/931-3600
THE HARD WAY -R 12:45. 3:10. 5:25.
301/881-5207
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 7:25.9.50
Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 4'30,7,
Flint Mall
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -R
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R 3:20.5:25.
NW
202/885-2040.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 1:15.3:15,
OUT FOR JUSTICE
9'30.
THE MARRYING MAN 5:30-, 8:10.
7:25. 9:25.
WINGS OF DESIRE 5:30.
5:15,7:15,9:15.
HOME ALONE PG 5:10. 7:20,
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE -PG 2:05.
THE LONG WALK HOME PG 5:40 7:50.
OUT JUSTICE
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE A 2:10.
CLASS ACTION -R 1:45. 9.30.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R 6:10-. 8:20.
HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE
LOEWS' WORLDGATE 9
HAMLET PG 2:15. 5:15, 15.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -R 2:15, 7:15,
LOEWS' MONTGOMERY
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE -R 8.30.
GARDEN
Centreville Road. Hemdon
703/318-9290
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 2:20. 4:50. 7.20.
GRIFTERS R 2. 7.20.
558 N. Fredenck Ave. Gaithersburg
301/948-5585
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -PG
Avenue at Eighth Street SW 202/357-2700
NEW JACK CITY
CLASS ACTION 2:25. 4:55.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 1. 4:30.
SELENCE OF THE LAMBS
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 4:40-.
WHERE'S MY MAN TONIGHT? 7:30
All shows before m. 25
-Twilight shows $3.50.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES two
shows before $3.
THE MARRYING MAN R 9:15,9:40.
screens. 4,5,7,9.
MARY PICKFORD THEATER
K-B CERDERUS 3040 M NW
202/337-1311
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE BELTWAY
LOEWS' VILLAGE MALL 3
AMC SKYLINE 7-12
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -R 9:30.
Library of Congress. 3rd James Madison
THE MARRYING MAN R 5.7:20.9:40
605 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt
301/474-5722
NEW JACK CITY -R 7.30 9:30.
19236 Montgomery Village Ave..
Skyline Mall, Baileys Crossroads
703/931-1388
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R
Ave. and First St. SE
202/707-5677
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -R 7:10.
OUT JUSTICE On two screens. 5:50-.
9:45.
MAHLER, SYMPHONY NO. 8 -7:30.
Garthersburg
301/948-9200
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 7:30,
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE -R 7.
7:50.
8:30.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 4:30. 8:30.
SHIPWRECKED PG 7.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
First matinee $2.50
GOODFELLAS 9:15.
TEENAGE MUTANT NIRJA TURTLES 6:20-,
SPENCE OF THE LAMBS 4:45. 7:10. 9:30.
THE DOORS -R
East 8kg. Audit.. Fourth St. and Constitution Ave
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE BOWIE
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG 7:45.
AWAKENINGS -R 6. 8:20.
MOUNT VERNON MULTIPLEX CINEMAS
NW
202/737-4215
K-B CINEMA 5100 Wisconsin Ave.
NW
202/363-1875
> CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -R 6:10-, 8:40.
Market Place Mall. 3206 Superior Lane,
Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon 703/799-1800
WELCOME TO THE WATER PLANET 12:30.
THE DOORS 5:50- 8:10.
A FANTASIA -G In 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo 5.
301/464-1702.
THE MARRYING MAN 2:30. 4:45, 7:30.
VOICES IN CELEDRATION -2.
LOEWS WHEATON PLAZA 11
7.30.9:55.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 7.9:30.
ARLINGTON BOULEVARD/LEE
9:55
Wheaton
Plaza
301/949-9200
First malinee all shows $5
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 B.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG On two
HIGHWAY MULTIPLEX CINEMAS
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 1.3.5.
NEW JACK R 9:55
703/876-1800
7:25.
9:20.
screens. 4. 8.15. 10.
Lee
Hwy.,
Merifield
K-B FINE ARTS 1919 M St. NW
202/223-4438
THE MARRYING MAN 9:45.
CLASS ACTION A
HOME ALONE 12:10. 4:40. 7.30.
JUSTICE On two screens. 12:30. 1:15,
THE MARRYING MAN R
OUT JUSTICE -A No passes.
THE MARRYING MAN -A 12:15. 2:30. 4:45. 7:30.
2:30. 3:15, 4:30. 5:15. 7:20. 9:30, 10:10.
First matinee $4
HOME ALONE PG 1:15. 9:20.
CLASS ACTION -R 9:50
9:55
DEFENDING YOUR L PG 2:15. 4:30, 7:15,
THEATER
THE MARRYING MAN 3:15
JUSTICE screens 1:15,
9:40.
K-B FOUNDRY 1-7
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE WALDORF 4
SHIPWRECKED PG 1:20. 3:20. 5:20
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS -R 4:40.
ARENA STAGE
1055 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
202/337-0094
301/843-9380
THE PERFECT WEAPON
2:30 3.15. 4:30. 5:15. 7.20. 10:10
Shoppers World Rt. 301. Waldorf
10:10.
Street and Maine Avenue SW
202/488-3300
OUT OF JUSTICE
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE PG
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 1.3.5.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 7,9:30.
7.25. 9.20.
NEW JACK CITY 8. 10:15
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
THE HEARTBEATS -R
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 9:20.
NEW JACK 5:30. 9:50.
FANTASIA
FANTASIA 4:50. 7.35, 10.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 2:25, 4:55. 7:55.
FORD'S THEATRE
THE HEARTBEATS R 7:10. 9:50.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 1:15. 4:45. 8:15.
THE LONG WALK HOME -PG 8. 10:15
10:15.
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE 9:40.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 1:25.3:25.5:25.
511 10th St. NW. 202/347-4833
NEW 9:40
GOODFELLAS -R 5.8
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 7:30. 9:30.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -R 4:40. 7:45,
7:55.
10:05.
FOREVER PLAID
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE WALDORF
SILENCE OF LAMBS .5,7:25,9:50
10:10.
KING NEW YORK 7:35. 9:45
CLASS ACTION -R 10.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 8:15.
KENNEDY CENTER
202/467-4500
THE GODFATHER 5.8:15.
SOUTH 5
LONG WALK HOME -PG 5.20. 7:25.
K-B JANUS 1-3
195 Smallwood Village Center Waldorf 301/843-0988
9:25.
JACK -R 8. 10:15.
NEI DALE $1.49 TWIN CINEMAS
SHEAR MADNESS - Theater Lab at
HARD WAY
1660 Connecticut Ave. NW
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 715.9:15
4320 Date Blvd., Date
703/670-2000.
202/232-8900
NEI HOLIDAY $1.49 CINEMAS
THE MARRYING MAN 7:30.
DANCES WITH WOLVES -PG-13
LIONHEART
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE -PG On two screens. 2:40
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
100 Baughmans Lane. Frederick
301/694-0100.
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R
KING RALPH PG 7:15.
10. 7 30. 8. 9.55.
KINDERGARTEN COP PG-13
7:55. 10.05
VANISHING NR 2:40
FOR JUSTICE -A No passes.
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 B.
THREE MEN LADY
SHIPWAECKED PG 5:30.
NEI LOEHMANN'S $1.49 TWIN CINEMAS
DINNER
All shows first matined $2.50
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 5:10
Arlington Falls Church
703/550-2118
K-B
PARIS
1-3
5300
NW
CINEPLEX ODEON SHOWCASE WHEATON
OLNEY 9 CINEMAS
9:35.
KING RALPH
Wisconsin
Ave.
PLAZA 4
Towncenter,
Diney
301/774-0018
202 586-7700
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE -PG 12, 2:15. 7:15.
THE RUSSIA HOUSE -A
THEATER
(Mazza Gallene)
Wheaton Plaza 301/9-19-8120
OUT FOR JUSTICE
THE MARRYING MAN 4:55:1 20 9:45
NEW CITY -8 2:30. 5. 7:30. 9:55
CLASS ACTION 5:10.
VANISHING NR 2:55, 7.35. 9:55
THE HEARTBEATS 2:10. 4:40. 10. 9:40
THE MARRYING MAN 5.
ARLINGTON CINEMA 'N' DRAFTHOUSE
P&G THEATERS HERNDON TWIN
ANNAPOLIS DINNER THEATER
1086
339 Revell Highway, Annapolis
301/757-9450.
Elden
OUT FOR JUSTICE -A No passes. 3.50. 7:45.
St.,
Herndon
MR. AND MRS. BRIDGE -PG-13 7:10. 9:30.
Columbia Pike. Artington
703/485-2345
703/471-1776
GOODFELLAS -R 8:30.
MAME Dinner at 7:30 and show a19 p.m.
9:45
CADENCE 9:30.
All snows matinee $4
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PG 5:15. 7:05.
LA STORY
THE RUSSIA
BURN BRAE
K-B
STUDIO
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -8 4:50.
4600 Wisconsin Ave. NW
202/
9:10.
seats
9:30
All seats 99 cents.
Route 29 and Blackbum Road, Burtonsville 301/384-5800.
586-1700
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PG-13 5.
before $3
CINEPLE ODEON CIRCLE SHIRLINGTON
OKLAHOMA
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS PG-13
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 5:10. 9:20.
COLUMBIA CINEMA 1-3
CINEMA
7
R-C AQUIA 1-10
Dinner show
WILLER'S CROSSING
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS -A 4:55. 7:15. 9:30.
GHOST PG-13
Rt. 29. Columbia
2772 S. Randolph St., Artington
24-hour line
Aquia Town Center
301/997-9010
DANCES WITH WOLVES PG-13 4:45. 8.
HARLEQUIN 1330 Gude Drive. Rockville 301/340-8515.
202/452-1155.
Exit 48. I-95 Aquia
703/659-3200
THE RUSSIA HOUSE R 9:30
SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY -R 2:15. 4:45.
HOME ALONE PO 5. 7:05. 9.25
FINIAN'S RAINBOW Dinner a16. show at
FANTASIA 2:10 4:40. 9:40.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 6.7.50.
All shows $1 times
9:50
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STATE DINNER (NICARAGUA) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991 - 7:30 PM
STATE DINING ROOM (130)
TABLE 11
THE PRESIDENT
HE The President of the Republic of Nicaragua
Mr. Michael Eisner (Chairman, The Walt Disney Company)
Ms. Georgie Anne Geyer (Universal Press)
Mr. Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. (Kidder, Peabody)
Ms. Terri Garr (Actress)
Mr. Francisco Aguirre ("Diario Las Americas")
Mrs. Dennis Martinez (Luz) (Mr: Pitcher, Montreal Expos)
Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D/Louisiana)
Mrs. Carol B. Hallett (Commissioner, U.S. Customs Service)
TABLE 12
MRS. BUSH
HE The Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ms. Barbara Carrera (Actress)
Mr. Scott Pierce (Rye, New York)
Mrs. Frederic C. Hamilton (Jane) (Mr: Hamilton Brothers Oil Company)
Mr. Johnny Mathis (Performing)
Mrs. Roy M. Goodman (Barbara) (Mr: New York State Senator)
His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law (Archbishop of Boston)
Mrs. Robert H. Stewart III (Pam) (Mr: Vice Chairman, Team Bank)
Rep. Ralph S. Regula (R/Ohio)
TABLE 1
Mr. Robert Martinez (Director, National Drug Control Policy)
Mrs. Margarita R. Dorn (Assistant to President Chamorro)
The Chief of Protocol
Mrs. James R. Pierce (Margaret)
Dr. Richard L. White (Mobay Corporation)
Mrs. William T. Pryce (Joan)
Mr. Jose Antonio Baltodano (Mercom Corporation)
Mrs. John N. Parker (Josephine) (Mr: Mobil Oil Corporation)
General Alexander Haig
Mrs. John Seymour (Judy) (Mr: Sen/R/California)
STATE DINNER (NICARAGUA) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991 - 7:30 PM
2.
TABLE 2
Mrs. Quayle
HE The Ambassador of Nicaragua
Mrs. Francisco Aguirre (Gladys)
Rep. Robert G. Torricelli (D/New Jersey)
Mrs. John Macomber (Caroline) (Mr: President, Export-Import Bank)
Senator Roy M. Goodman (New York State Senator)
Mrs. David N. Griffiths (Barbette)
Mr. Johnny Gill (Motown Productions)
Mrs. Richard J. Stegemeier (Marjorie) (Mr: Chairman, UNOCAL Corporation)
Admiral Frank B. Kelso II (Chief of Naval Operations)
TABLE 3
The Vice President
Mrs. Palazio (Mr: Ambassador of Nicaragua)
Senator Christopher Dodd (D/Connecticut)
Mrs. Michael Eisner (Jane) (Mr: Chairman, Walt Disney Company)
Mr. Sylvester Stallone (Actor)
Mrs. Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. (Gabriela) (Mr: Kidder, Peabody)
Mr. David N. Griffiths (Indianapolis)
Mrs. Gene Gibbons (Lynn) (Mr: Reuters)
HE The Secretary General of the OAS
Mrs. Sonia Cruz de Baltodano (Consul General of Nicaragua in New York City)
TABLE 4
Mrs. Mosbacher
Mr. Roberto Teran B. (Representative of the Private Sector)
Mrs. Carl Gershman (Laurie) (Mr: Pres., National Endowment for Democracy)
Mr. Alexis Arguello (Professional Boxer)
Mr. Edward Lujan (The Lujan Agency, Albuquerque)
Mrs. Chase Untermeyer (Diana)
Mr. Alejandro Ruiz (Representative of the Private Sector)
Mr. Larry K. Mellinger (U.S. Exec. Dir., Inter-American Development Bank)
Mrs. Fred Barnes (Barbara) (Mr: The New Republic)
Rep. T. Cass Ballenger (R/North Carolina)
TABLE 5
Mrs. Stevens
HE Alvin Guthrie (Governor of the Autonomous Region of the Atlantic Coast)
Mrs. T. Cass Ballenger (Donna) (Mr: R/North Carolina)
Mr. John N. Parker (Mobil Oil Corporation)
Ms. Jeannine Burnier (Guest of Johnny Mathis)
Mr. Jonathan Peters (Rye, New York)
Mrs. Robert J. Lloyd (DeeDee) (Mr: Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard)
Mr. Richard D. Parsons (President, Dime Savings Bank of New York)
Mrs. Edward Lujan (Virginia) (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Mr. John Macomber (President, Export-Import Bank)
STATE DINNER (NICARAGUA) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991 - 7:30 PM
3.
TABLE 6
The Secretary of Health & Human Services
Mrs. Cristiana Chamorro
Mr. John E. Bush
Ms. Jennifer Flavin (Guest of Sylvester Stallone)
Rep. Amory Houghton, Jr. (R/New York)
Mr. Frederic C. Hamilton (Hamilton Brothers oil Company)
Mrs. Gary R. Pfingston (Marsha) (Mr: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force)
Mr. William C. Doherty, Jr. (American Institute for Free Labor Development)
Ambassador Harry W. Shlaudeman
Mrs. Alexander Haig (Patricia)
TABLE 7
Justice Stevens
HE Antonio Lacayo (Minister of the Presidency)
Mrs. Scott Pierce (Janice) (Rye, New York)
Mr. Richard J. Stegemeier (Chairman, UNOCAL Corporation)
Mrs. Richard Schultz (Jackie) (Mr: Exec. Dir., National Collegiate
Athletic Association)
Mr. Dennis Martinez (Pitcher, Montreal Expos)
Mr. Carl Gershman (Pres., National Endowment for Democracy)
Mrs. Albert Mangin (Maria) (Verona, New Jersey)
Senator Mitch McConnell, Jr. (R/Kentucky)
Mrs. John H. Sununu (Nancy)
TABLE 8
Mr. Robert M. Kimmitt
HE Dr. Erwin Kruger (Minister of External Cooperation
Mrs. Robert Martinez (Mary Jane)
Mr. Robert H. Stewart III (Vice Chairman, Team Bank)
Mrs. Harry W. Shlaudeman (Carol)
Mr. Albert Mangin (Verona, New Jersey)
The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
Ms. Carol Corillon (Mr: Bernard Aronson)
Senator John Seymour (R/California)
Mrs. Frank B. Kelso II (Landess) (Mr: Chief of Naval Operations)
STATE DINNER (NICARAGUA) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1991 - 7:30 PM
4.
TABLE 9
The Secretary of the Interior
HE Sandor Pallais (Director of Protocol)
Dr. Joanne White (Mr: Mobay Corporation)
Mr. William T. Pryce
Mrs. William C. Doherty, Jr. (Jane) (Mr: Amer. Inst. for Free Labor Dev.)
Mr. Chase Untermeyer
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Mrs. Amory Houghton, Jr. (Priscilla) (Mr: R/New York)
Mr. Ronald Roskens (Administrator, AID)
Mrs. Sullivan (Ginger)
TABLE 10
Governor John H. Sununu
HE Dr. Silvio De Franco (Minister of Economics & Development)
Mrs. John E. Bush (Columba)
Mr. Robert Morton (Guest of Terri Garr)
Mrs. Robert M. Kimmitt (Holly)
Mr. Craig L. Fuller (President, Hill & Knowlton World-Wide)
Mrs. Jonathan Peters (Peggy) (Rye, New York)
Mr. Fred Barnes (The New Republic)
Mr. Bernard W. Aronson (Asst. Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs)
Mrs. Joao Clemente Baena Soares (Glueza) (Mr: Secretary General of OAS)
TABLE 14
Mrs. Lujan
Mr. James Hallett (Mrs: Commissioner, U.S. Customs Service)
Mrs. Craig L. Fuller (Karen)
General Brent Scowcroft
HE Dr. Jose Adan Guerra (Vice Minister of the Presidency)
Mrs. Ralph S. Regula (Mary) (Mr: R/Ohio)
Mr. Gene Gibbons (Reuters)
Ms. Catherine Receveur (Guest of Senator McConnell)
Mr. Ernie Ervin (Professional Car Racer)
Mr. Richard Schultz (Executive Director, National Collegiate Athletic Assn.)
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REPORT TIME 04:26PM
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 - 09:30PM/Valet Parking/East Entrance - Black Tie
Contact Social Office X2510
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
ACCEPT AND NO RESPONSE
NAME
NAME
Araujo, Mariana (Miss)
A
Porter
Richard W. (Hon.)
Arguello, Sonia (Mrs.)
A
Arguello, Xavier (Mr.)
A
Rademaker Stephen G. (Mr.)
A
Romero
Peter (Mr.)
A
de Picciotto, Paige (Ms.)
A
Salaverry Jorge (Mr.)
A
Einaudi
Carol (Mrs.)
A
Seibert Cynthia A. (Ms.)
A
Kinaydi Luigi R. (Hon. (Amb.))
A
Smith Luz Marina (Mrs.)
A
Repey Romero, Ruth (Mrs.)
A
Smith, Timothy (Mr.)
A
Sullivan Joseph G. (Hon.)
A
Gomez, Joaquin (Mr.)
A
Sullivan
Karen (Mrs.)
A
Gonez, Maruca (Mrs.)
A
Comez, Olga (Mrs.)
A
Vanegas,
Enrique (Mr.)
A
Hamburg Jeffrey R. (Mr.)
A
Ybarra
Amilcar (Mr.)
A
Mill, Karen (Mrs.)
A
Ybarra
Vicky (Mrs.)
A
WILL Kenneth J. (Mr.)
A
kelly, Craig (Mr.)
A
Kelly Kim (Mrs.)
A
Korth,
Fritz-Alan (Mr.)
A
Korth,
Penne (Hon. (Amb.))
A
Lacayo, Danilo (Dr.)
A
Laney-Smith Laurel Lu (Mrs.)
A
Leal, Eugenio (Mr.)
A
Mayorga (Mrs.)
A
Mayorga Roberto (HE (Amb.))
A
McCulloch Gerald (Mr.)
A
Mechcatie Elizabeth (Miss)
A
Melendez, Mario (Mr.)
A
Melendez Martha (Mrs.)
A
Montagne
Bridget (Mrs.)
A
Montagne
Robert (Mr.)
A
Pacelli
David (Mr.)
A
Porter,
Karen (Mrs.)
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THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
ACCEPT AND NO RESPONSE
NAME
NAME
Aguirre
Francisco (Mr.)
A
Geyer Georgie Anne (Ms.)
A
Aguirre
Gladys (Mrs.)
A
Gibbons
Gene (Mr.)
A
Arquello Alexis (Mr.)
A
Gibbons
Lynn (Mrs.)
A
Aronson, Bernard W. (Hon.)
A
Gill
Johnny (Mr.)
A
Goodman
Barbara (Mrs.)
A
Baena Soares, Gluzea (Mrs.)
A
Goodman Roy M. (Hon. (Sen.))
A
Baena Soares, Joao Clemente (HE)
A
Griffiths Barbette S. (Mrs.)
A
Ballenger Donna (Mrs.)
A
Griffiths David N. (Mr.)
A
Ballenger T. Cass (Hon. (Rep.))
A
Baltodano Jose Antonio (Mr.)
A
Haiq Alexander (General)
A
Barnes Barbara (Mrs.)
A
Haiq Patricia (Mrs.)
A
Barnes Fred (Mr.)
A
Hallett Carol B. (Hon. (Mrs.))
A
Burnier Jeannine (Ms.)
A
Hallett
James (Mr.)
A
Bush Columba (Mrs.)
A
Hamilton
Frederic C. (Mr.)
A
Bush John E. (Mr.)
A
Hamilton
Jane (Mrs.)
A
Houghton,
Ruth (Mrs.)
Carrera Barbara (Ms.)
A
Houghton
Jr., Amory (Hon. (Rep.))
Coleman Jr., Gabriela (Mrs.)
A
Coleman Jr., Leonard S. (Mr.)
A
Johnston, J. Bennett (Hon. (Sen.))
A
Corillon Carol (Ms.)
A
Kelso II, Frank B. (Admiral)
A
de Baltodano Sonia Cruz (Mrs.)
A
Kelso II, Landess (Mrs.)
A
Kimmitt
Holly (Mrs.)
Dodd Christopher J. (Hon. (Sen.))
A
Kimmitt Robert M. (Hon.)
Doherty Jr., Jane (Mrs.)
A
Doherty Jr., William C. (Mr.)
A
Law Bernard (His Eminence)
Lehner Monique (Mrs.)
A
Eisner Jane (Mrs.)
A
Lehner Phillip (Mr.)
A
Eisner Michael (Mr.)
A
Lloyd Robert J. (Master Chief)
A
Ervin Ernie (Mr.)
A
Lloyd
Susan (DeeDee) (Mrs.)
A
Lujan
Edward (Mr.)
A
Flavin,
Jennifer (Ms.)
A
Lujan
Virginia (Mrs.)
A
Fuller
Craig L. (Hon.)
A
Lujan,
Jr., Jean (Mrs.)
Fuller Karen (Mrs.)
A
Lujan Jr., Manuel (Hon.)
Garr Terri (Ms.)
A
Macomber Caroline (Mrs.)
A
Gershman Carl (Mr.)
A
Macomber
John (Hon.)
A
Gershman, Laurie (Mrs.)
A
Mangin, Albert (Mr.)
A
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ACCEPT AND NO RESPONSE
NAME
NAME
Mangin Marie (Mrs.)
A
Shlaudeman Harry W. (Hon. (Amb.))
A
Martinez Dennis (Mr.)
A
Stallone Sylvester (Mr.)
A
Martinez Luz (Mrs.)
A
Stegemeier Marjorie (Mrs.)
A
Martinez Mary Jane (Mrs.)
A
Stegemeier Richard J. (Mr.)
A
Martinez Robert (Hon. (Gov.))
A
Stevens John Paul (Justice)
A
Mathis Johnny (Mr.)
A
Stevens Maryan (Mrs.)
A
McConnell Jr., Mitch (Hon. (Sen.))
A
Stewar III, Pam (Mrs.)
A
Mellinger Larry K. (Mr.)
A
Stewart III, Robert H. (Mr.)
A
Morton Robert (Mr.)
A
Sullivan Eva Ginger (Mrs.)
A
Mosbacher Sr., Georgette (Mrs.)
A
Sullivan Louis W. (Hon.)
A
Munro (Mrs.)
Sununu John H. (Hon. (Gov.))
A
Munro J. Richard (Mr.)
Sununu Nancy (Mrs.)
A
Parker John N. (Mr.)
A
Torricelli Robert G. (Hon. (Rep.))
A
Parker Josephine (Jo) (Mrs.)
A
Parsons Richard D. (Mr.)
A
Untermeyer Charles Graves (Hon.)
A
Peters Jonathan W. (Jono) (Mr.)
A
Untermeyer Diana (Mrs.)
A
Peters Peggy (Mrs.)
A
Pfingston Gary R. (Chief Master Sergeant) A
Walton (Mrs.)
Pfingston Marsha (Mrs.)
A
Walton Sam M. (Mr.)
Pierce Janice (Mrs.)
A
White Joanne (Dr.)
A
Pierce Margaret (Margie) (Mrs.)
A
White Richard L. (Dr.)
A
Pierce Scott (Mr.)
A
Pryce Joan (Mrs.)
A
Pryce William T. (Hon.)
A
Quayle J. Danforth (Hon.)
A
Quayle Marilyn (Mrs.)
A
Receveur Catherine Todd (Ms.)
A
Reed Joseph V. (Hon. (Amb.))
A
Regula Mary (Mrs.)
A
Regula Ralph S. (Hon. (Rep.))
A
Roskens Ronald (Hon.)
A
Schultz,
Jackie (Mrs.)
A
Schultz
Richard (Mr.)
A
Scowcroft Brent (Hon. (Gen.))
A
Seymour John (Hon. (Sen.))
A
Seymour, Judy (Mrs.)
A
Shlaudeman Mrs.)
A
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1991
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
SHIRLEY GREEN smg
SUBJECT:
Mail Summary, April 10, 1991 to April 16, 1991
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Presidential
47,900
Year to Date
694,538
Staff
1,601
Year to Date
46,449
PERIOD TOTAL 49,501
YEAR TO DATE
740,987
TOP ISSUES OF THE WEEK
Cumulative
Pro
Con
Comments
Totals (Pro/Con/Comments)
U.S. Policy Re: Israel
216
172
325
1,650/1,104/2,394
Desert Storm Cease Fire
1,205
59
420
8,548/296/2,290
Including Feb. 27th
Address to the Nation
National Energy Policy
18
276
162
302/1,355/1,068
Urges U.S. Intervention
1,442
21
9
2,867/49/12
in Iraq's Internal
Affairs
HR 7, "Brady Bill" Gun
102
201
2
194/365/9
Control Legislation
PROPAGANDA MAIL
PERIOD TOTAL 21,193
Major Issue:
Con: Tax on Social Security and Medicare
Volume: 16,687
CORRESPONDENCE PROCESSED
Presidential (Period Total) 53,424
Year to Date 682,656
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
SPECIAL ASSISTANT pmg TO THE PRESIDENT
APRIL 17, 1991
SHIRLEY M. GREEN
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
DIAN MOORE
DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL INQUIRIES
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SUBJECT:
REPORT, APRIL 3 - APRIL 16, 1991
The Comments Office received a total of 13,682 calls during this
period, making a total of 103,103 since January 20, 1990. 755
calls were requests for Presidential greetings; 283 calls were
referred to other federal, state and local government offices;
469 were of a personal or nonsubstantive nature and 435 requested
information which we were able to provide: 230 favorables for the
President and 460 negatives, 37 favorables and 11 negatives for
Mrs. Bush. The major issues were:
PRO
CON
TOTAL
Mid-East Issues
U.S. must aid rebels in Iraq
5,587
84
5,671
Handling of Mid-East after war
203
1,481
1,684
Support use of military aid
993
56
1,049
Eliminate Saddam Hussein
510
0
510
Safe Haven for Kurds
454
8
462
Operation Provide Comfort
325
3
328
Seize Ramala pipe for retribution
116
0
116
Brady Gun Bill
104
1,141
1,245
HR 1412 Gun Bill
331
31
362
POTUS must focus on economy
225
0
225
Proposed Medicare Cuts
0
204
204
Cut NEA funds & fire Frohnmeyer
200
3
203
Miscellaneous
-
-
2,052
During this period our office assigned 70 volunteers to the First
Lady's offices, 212 volunteers to offices throughout
correspondence and the Visitors Office. The Greetings Office
received 12,773 pieces of incoming mail and mailed the following:
Birthdays
14,248
Retirement
6
Anniversaries
3,524
Graduation
159
100th Birthdays
674
Eagle Scouts
843
Joyous Occasion
76
Photographs
312
Girl Scouts
462
Condolence
27
Marriage
758
Birth
160
First Lady Mail
733
Religious
74
Illness
57
Miscellaneous
419
Support GO-1
3,181
Prayer GO-7
560
Desert Storm GO-8
650
TOTAL
26,923
Since January 20, 1990, Greetings addressed and mailed 150,543
pieces of correspondence.
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There exists a state of elation within the Buddhist, human rights, and Chinese
American evening. communities after your meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Tuesday
People who had talked to the Dalai Lama after the meeting told me that that His
Holiness was thrilled to have had the opportunity to meet with you.
At a luncheon on Wednesday sponsored by the Congressional Human Rights Caucus
(co-chaired by Reps. Tom Lantos, D-CA, and John Porter, R-IL), the mood of the
400 participants was very positive. When Freedom House Executive Director Bruce
McColm mentioned that "we are delighted that the President of the United States
took the opportunity to meet this great man," he drew a big and long applause.
Rep. Tom Lantos, on the other hand, referred to your meeting as a social
engagement which is useful and necessary but "superficial," and he urged for a more
"concrete policy action." Amb. Max Kampelman, Chairman of Freedom House, later
presented His Holiness with the "1991 Freedom Award." In his acceptance speech,
the Dalai Lama said that he was "very, very happy" and that he would continue to
need encouragement, hope and prayers.
Lastly, while escorting the Dalai Lama from his meeting with you in the Residence, I
told him that 15 years ago I was a Hinayana ("Southern") Buddhist monk, which is
slightly different from his Mahayana ("Northern") sect; and I showed him my monk
picture as proof. To my surprise, His Holiness asked if he could keep the picture,
and asked me to sign it for him. I was extremely delighted and I am very thankful
for the opportunity to be there with you.
CC: Sununu
Scowcroft
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mrs. Devlin:
Your touching letter just crossed my desk, and
I wanted you to know how sorry Barbara and I are
for the loss of your brother. Please accept our
heartfelt condolences.
The tragedy of death is a great burden for any
family to bear, but I understand that the troubles
that your brother faced make the pain all the
greater. No one who has served in defense of his
country should ever feel that his efforts were not
appreciated.
I hope that you will take some comfort in knowing
that the brave troops -- the Greg Sutors of Desert
Storm -- are coming home to a Nation that under-
stands and supports their sacrifices for the cause
of freedom. These service men and women are proud
to have liberated Kuwait and are coming home to
the hero's welcome that they deserve.
Please let your nephew Adam know that America is
very proud of his father's service to our Nation.
The Bushes are keeping you in our thoughts and in
our prayers. God bless you.
Sincerely,
G Bl
Mrs. Linda Devlin
1103 Baltimore Road
Rockville, Maryland 10851
Sampil
1103 Baltimore Road
Rockville, Md. 10851
(301) 294 - 3331
March 7, 1991
BWHD
Dear President Bush
Dear General Schwarzkopf
I thank you both from the bottom of my heart for your clear
decisions, your care of our troops, and your desire to do what is
right and see it through. This has been a very emotional time
for everyone in our country and it is a blessing to have this war
ended with the United States as the victors.
Today, while driving in my car, I cried alone and told my
brother, "We won this one, Greg. We won". Just last week we buried
my brother in Penna. after he suffered a massive heartattack while
driving truck in New Jersey. No one was hurt. He got the truck off
the road. He was 44 years old.
Greg Sutor fought in the unpopular war, the one we lost,
Vietnam. He served three hitches and was a pro at ground warfare.
There weren't many medals handed out. His reward came seven and a
half years ago when his son Adam was born. Greg, for various reasons
probably partially based on his long service in Nam, was never able to
quite get it together once he got back to the states. His marriages
and his jobs failed, but he never stopped trying, never received
welfare that I know of, and the few times he mentioned his and his
buddies service in Nam, he did so with pride.
There are many wounded hearts from Nam living in this country
and frankly, I think all the flag waving and victory shouting is
fantastic. It lets us all be victors. It allows us all to hold our
heads a little higher. And it helps us realize that we are the great
country that all of our generations have fought for.
Oh God, I wish you two would have been in charge when we were in
Nam. It probably would've ended quite differently.
So amidst the incredible grief and joy I am feeling, I thank you
both once again
truly thank you
and I hope and pray that all of your
decisions are as excellent as these have been.
God, in His greatness, bless you both.
Sincerely,
Linda Devlin
Mrs. Linda Devlin
GEORGE BUSH
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1991
Dear Richard,
Thanks for your letter of April 1. It was good seeing you,
and I was delighted to have that conversation. Now let me
try and answer some of the questions that you asked in your
letter.
(1) Along with focusing on the immorality of aggression, I
did try to "cast the matter as a struggle against Saddam
Hussein.' As the outrage of the aggression set in, people
began to properly identify Saddam Hussein as brutal and
without moral claim. I can't document how this became a
face-off with a bully, it just evolved. The brutality to
the people of Kuwait perhaps crystallized this feeling; the
arrogance of the man helped crystallized it; and then, of
course, his outrageous, hostile, unredeeming rhetoric helped
too.
(2) Yes, we and other administrations tried to work with
the Saddam regime over the years. Many representations were
made by Iraq, wanting better relations, etc., etc. I was
pleased when Senators Dole, Simpson, Metzenbaum and others
took the trip to see Saddam. The fact that he lied to them
might have had a crystallizing effect on my own feelings
about him. In retrospect, perhaps we could say that any
attempts to bring him into the modern world were doomed to
failure from the start. I say this based on the way he
behaved during the war. And now since the war, his behavior
-- the brutalization of the Kurds in the North and the
Shiites in the South -- has helped put this in focus;
though, after gassing his own people and raping Kuwait, no
further evidence was necessary.
(3) It made it easier to muster public opinion when I had
this picture of "evil" so clearly in mind. I don't recall
having these feelings put into focus because he had "taken
advantage of my overtures." I don't remember feeling more
animosity because he had turned his back on these overtures.
(Perhaps your expression in your question (3) says it best,
but I don't recall feeling this personal sense of betrayal.)
(4) During the long ordeal, we kept getting reports from
people who knew Saddam and some that had seen him or talked
to people who had seen him. They all reported that he would
not get out of Kuwait. I remember the President of Egypt
telling me that there was no way that he could leave Kuwait,
given the fact that he had pulled out of Iran and had
settled the war on Iran's terms. President Mubarak told me
that he simply would not be able to do that and survive.
I think holding those innocent civilian hostages did a lot
to crystallize my thinking about Saddam. The arrogance and
irony of his referring to them as "guests," and the staking
them out as possible military targets helped convince me of
his unredeeming evilness.
(5) Over and over again there were comments from many
sources that Saddam felt he could bog us down in the desert,
and even though eventually defeated, he could claim being a
Nasser-like champion of the Arab world. He watched CNN. He
listened to news broadcast from the United States. He saw
protest and felt that it was majority opinion. He kept
citing the protestors. He thanked the protestors at one
point and thanked Congress. And he acknowledged dissent in
Congress -- taking that dissent to mean that the American
people would not support our going into battle. He simply
misread American public opinion and my own will. There is
no question in my mind about this.
(6) Right now what do I think about Saddam Hussein? I have
nothing but contempt for him. His crimes are against
humanity. He has made no attempt at reconciliation. He
brutalized not only the people of Kuwait, but, once again,
his own people. He has taken hostages. He has violated the
sanctity of embassies. His troops in Kuwait did indeed act
like the Nazi Death's Head regiments in Poland.
We will not have normal relations with Iraq -- ever -- as
long as Saddam is in power. I believe most of our coalition
allies feel the same way. I still think of him as a Hitler,
junior grade. I also am convinced that there is nothing he
can do to redeem himself in the eyes of the world, and that
the only answer for Iraq is to get him out of there as I
have been saying all along, hopefully to be replaced by a
government that is willing to reconcile with those in the
North and those in the South. It won't be easy, but that's
what will be necessary for Iraq to come back into this
family of nations with any standing whatsoever.
(7) I don't think there is anything here that can help you
understand 1988, because I don't think there is a "new
George Bush." I believe that all of this was a historic
effort. Yes, I might have been the captain of the team, but
the teammates were the ones batting third and clean-up. We
did what was moral, just, and right. The military, under
Cheney, Powell, and Schwarzkopf, performed superbly. The
diplomacy was historic, and everyone from Jim Baker and
Brent Scowcroft on down did a superb job.
I think those who know me, Richard, were not surprised by
the way this all came together.
Now on to other things. The Rangers are 2 and 4, but George
W. retains his basic enthusiasm. He also retains his basic
respect and affection for you. So do all the other Bushes
with whom you have come in contact. I hope your book proves
to be all that you hope.
Warm regards,
ag Bal
Mr. Richard Ben Cramer
5930 Horn's Point
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 10, 1991
TO:
PATTY PRESOCK
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FROM:
MARLIN FITZWATER
5930 Horn's Point
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
April 1, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
This weekend, I read over the transcript of the interview
you so kindly gave me, Thursday
and, of course, I was
kicking myself for not asking this, or that, or that other
thing. The explanation is that I was in a state of total
nervous agitation and pleasure at being with you in that
office. Thank you so much for the experience, and for the
gentle way you got me through it.
So, here are some key questions which I should have asked,
because they are the sort that I need to know, to draw a
longer line through the story of the Bush Presidency.
Last Summer, in Kennebunkport, when you clarified for the
public (and perhaps for yourself along the way) the
outlines of the Gulf crisis, you quickly and consistently
cast the matter as a struggle against an individual --
Saddam Hussein. That decision (maybe instinct) on your
part had ramifications in statecraft, and especially in
domestic politics. It gave the American people a way to
make this conflict their own, as no discussion of
geopolitics or petro-politics could.
1) How did it happen that this became in your own mind a
face-off with one bully?
2) Did it have anything to do with the fact that you'd
tried to give Saddam a way to be a responsible player,
and to have better relations with you and with the U.S.
-- especially when Bob Dole, Simpson, et al., were flying
around the Middle East?
3) What did you think about Saddam himself, August 2,3,4,
when you found out the guy had taken advantage of your
overtures toward better relations and
...
(excuse my
language) screwed you?
4) During the long months of deployment, how did you
learn more about the guy? What was it about him that you
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learned? When did you know, how did you know, that you
could take him? How did your view of him change?
5) You told me, during our interview, that you knew he
never thought you would actually come after him -- and
didn't know that if you did, his ass would be dead meat.
How do you know that?
6) What do you think of the guy now?
7) Am I right in thinking that the way you saw this
conflict has echoes that can help me understand the 1988
fall campaign?
Or if I'm out in deep left field on that, would you steer me
back toward shortstop?
Mr. President, thank you so much for your patience with me.
I am greatly in your debt.
Very truly yours,
Richard Ben Cramer
P.S. I talked to George W., today
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1991
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and I was delighted to have that conversation Now let me
try and answer some of the questions that you asked in your
letter.
(1) Along with focusing on the immorality of aggression, I
did try to "cast the matter as a struggle against Saddam
Hussein. As the outrage of the aggression set in, people
began to properly denti fy Saddam Hussein as brutal and
without moral claim. I can t document how this became a
face off with a bully, it just evolved. The brutality to
the people of Kuwait perhaps crystalized this feeling; the
arrogance of the man helped crystalized it; and then, of
course, his outrageous hostile rhetoric and unredeeming Mhetomc
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etc. etc. I was pleased when Senators Dole, Simpson,
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that he lied to them might have had a crytalizing effect on
my own feelings about him. In retrospect, perhaps we could
say that any attempts to bring him into the modern world
were doomed to failure from the start I say this based on
the way he behaved during the war And now since the war
his behavior -- the brutalization of the Kurds in the North
and the Shiites in the South -- has helped put this in
focus: though after gassing his own people and raping
Kuwait, no further evidence was necessary
(3) It made it easier to muster public opinion when I had
this picture of "evil" so clearly in mind. I don t recall
having these feelings put into focus because he had taken
advantage of my overtures. I don't remember feeling more
animosity because he had turned his back on these overtures.
(Perhaps your expression in your question (3) says it best,
but I don' recall feeling this personal sense of betrayal )
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(4) During the long ordeal, we kept getting reports from
people who knew Saddam and some that had seen him or talked
to people who had seen him. They all reported that he would
not get out of Kuwait. I remember the President of Egypt
telling me that there was no way that he could leave Kuwait,
given the fact that he had pulled out of Iran and had
settled the war on Iran's terms. President Mubarak
told me that he simply would not be able to do that and
survive.
I think holding those innocent civilian hostages did a lot
to crystalize my thinking about Saddam. The arrogance and
irony of his referring to them as "guests," and the staking
them out as possible military targets helped convince me of
his unredeeming evilness.
(5) Over and over again there were comments from many
sources that Saddam felt he could bog us down in the desert,
and even though eventually defeated, he could claim being a
Nasser-like champion of the Arab world. He watched CNN. He
listened to news broadcast from the United States. He saw
protest and felt that it was majority opinion. He kept
citing the protestors. He thanked the protestors at one
point and thanked the Congress. And he acknowledged dissent
in Congress - taking that dissent to mean that the American
people would not support our going into battle. He simply
misread American public opinion and my own will. There is
no question in my mind about this.
(6) Right now what do I think about Saddam Hussein? I have
nothing but contempt for him. His crimes are against
humanity. He has made no attempt at reconciliation. He
brutalized not only the people of Kuwait, but, once again,
his own people. He has taken hostages. He has violated the
sanctity of embassies. His troops in Kuwait did indeed act
like the Nazi Death's Head regiments in Poland.
We will not have normal relations with Iraq -- ever -- as
long as Saddam is in power. I believe most of our coalition
allies feel the same way. I still think of him as a Hitler,
junior grade. I also am convinced that there is nothing he
can do to redeem himself in the eyes of the world, and that
the only answer for Iraq is to get him out of there as I
have been saying all along, hopefully to be replaced by a
government that is willing to reconcile with those in the
North and those in the South. It won't be easy, but that's
what will be necessary for Iraq to come back into this
family of nations with any standing whatsoever.
(7) I don't think there is anything here that can help you
understand 1988, because I don't think there is a "new
George Bush." I believe that all of this was a historic
effort. Yes, I might have been the captain of the team, but
the teammates were the ones batting third and clean-up. We
did what was moral, just, and right. The military, under
Cheney, Powell, and Schwarzkopf, performed superbly. The
diplomacy was historic, and everyone from Jim Baker on down
did a superb job.
I think those who know me, Richard, were not surprised by
the way this all came together.
Now on to other things. The Rangers are 2 and 4, but George
W. retains his basic enthusiasm. He also retains his basic
respect and affection for you. So do all the other Bushes
with whom you have come in contact. I hope your book proves
to be all that you hope.
Warm regards,
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Cambridge, Maryland 21613
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representations were made by Iraq, wanting better relations,
etc etc. I was pleased when Bob Dole, Simpson,
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animosity because he had turned his back on these overtures.
(Perhaps your expression in (3) asks the question best, but
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(4) During the long ordeal, we kept getting reports from people
who knew Saddam and some that had seen him or talked to
people who had seen him. They all reported that he would
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not get out of Kuwait. I remember the President of Egypt
telling me that there was no way that he could leave Kuwait,
given the fact that he had pulled out of Iran and had
settled the war on Iran's terms. President Mubarak
told me that he simply would not be able to do that and
survive.
I think holding those innocent civilians hostage did a lot
to crystal ize my thinking about Saddam. The arrogance and
irony of his referring to them as "guests," and the staking
them out as possible military targets helped convince me of
his unredeeming evilness.
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that he felt he could bog us down in the desert, and even
though eventually defeated, he could claim being a Nasser-
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
U.N.-IRAQ PLAN FOR REFUGEES AFFECTED BY ALLIED MOVE
BAGHDAD -- Iraq has agreed to a U.N. plan to set up refugee
centers but an allied decision to send troops into northern Iraq
might affect the agreement, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday
"What was agreed upon with the Iraqis was the setting up of
humanitarian centers," said Eric Suy, Belgian head of a U.N. fact-
finding team. Suy said a decision by Britain, France and the
U.S to send troops into northern Iraq to set up and protect camps
for refugees there may affect the agreement. "If it is correct
that is absolutely a new element in the light of which we will have
to reconsider our position," he said
Bush' announcement took members of the U N team by surprisé
"He is on a collision course with the U.N. " one source close to
the delegation said. "This could complicate matters. "
(Nicholas Phythian, Reuter)
U.S. FORCES TO SET UP REFUGEE CAMPS IN IRAQ
President Bush announced Tuesday that U.S. military forces
would move into northern Iraq to establish refugee camps to
shelter, feed and clothe the hundreds of thousands of Kurds who
have massed in the frigid mountains to escape Saddam forces.
The move represented not only "a greatly expanded and more
ambitious relief effort, " as Bush called it, but also a fundamental
change in the Administration's approach to the refugee disaster
After trying for two weeks to contain relief efforts to Iraq-
Turkey border zones, the President acknowledged the inadequacy of
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the assistance to date and overcame a deep reluctance to recommit
U.S round forces to Iraqi territory.
Bush's order is expected to add 5,000 to 10,000 U.S. troops
to the several thousand already involved in the aid operation, a
senior Pentagon official said last night. An American military
contingent, consisting of engineers to survey potential camp sites
and infantry units assigned to protect them, is to cross into Iraq
"in the next day or so," the official said.
"The scale of this effort is truly unprecedented, " Bush told
a hastily called news conference, "yet the fact remains that the
scale of the problem is even greater."
(John Yang & Barton Gellman, Washington Post, A1)
U.S. Troops Sent To Shelter Kurds
President Bush ordered U.S. military forces into northern Iraq
Tuesday to shelter starving Kurds and sent aircraft to protect the
troops and the refugees. Bush said he might allow safe passage to
a "good life" in a third country for Saddam hussein if anyone could
broker such a deal. He expressed confidence Saddam would not
attack the U.S force or the refugees in the safe zone he declared
off-limits to all Iraqi helicopters and planes north of the 36
Parallel and promised to counterattack if he did.
"My judgment is that he won't risk this. Saddam Hussein is
not going to want to re-engage in that nature so we 11 have to
see, " Bush said.
(Frank Murray, Washington Times, A1)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-4
BRITAIN TO SEND TROOPS TO NORTHERN IRAQ TO DISTRIBUTE AID
LONDON -- The British government has decided to send troops
into northern iraq to help relief efforts for starving Kurds
fleeing Iraq's army, the Press Association news agency reported
Tuesday. Britain's domestic news agency quoted unidentified
official sources as saying the troops would be deployed to meet the
"urgent humanitarian needs" of the refugees.
(Reuter)
SADDAM'S TROOPS SURROUND THE KURDS MOUNTAIN LAIRS
Iragi forces continue to advance on Kurdish mountain
strongholds despite repeated U.S. warnings and U.N. restrictions
on military activity against the Kurds, rebel leaders and Western
observers said Tuesday
Followers of rebel leaders Jalal Talabani and Massoud Barzani
have engaged Iraqi troops in a wide arc along the mountains east
of Suleimaniyah and Erbil in recent days. In the fiercest battle,
2
AP reporter Alex Efty reported Tuesday that rebels continued to
control a strategic mountain overlooking Suleimaniyah after eight
days of conflict.
Kurdish spokesmen claim the fighting is a violation of
Friday's U.N. Resolution 688 Rebel leaders interpreted that
resolution and the Bush Administration's earlier warning against
military activity north of the 36th Parallel as a Western-enforced
moratorium on Iraqi action. (Peter Sisler, Washington Times, A8)
RELIEF GROUPS SAY IRAQ FACES WIDESPREAD FAMINE, EPIDEMICS
Millions of other Iraqis inside that bomb-shattered country
will soon face suffering equal to, or perhaps greater than, that
of the Kurdish refugees, two international relief organizations
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predicted Tuesday.
The International Committee of the Red Cross and the
Physicians for Human Rights forecast widespread famine and disease
within weeks unless significant international efforts are made to
provide food and medical supplies and to help Iraq repair its
electricity grid, water pumping stations and sewerage systems.
U.S. officials said later Tuesday it was highly unlikely the
Bush Administration would provide funds to repair water and
electrical systems destroyed by allied bombing during the war while
Saddam Hussein remains in power. "There is a major humanitarian
catastrophe going on in the south of Iraq," Dr. Peter Fuchs, head
of the Gulf Task Force of the International Red Cross, told a
congressional subcommittee on refugee affairs. "Five million
civilians are at high risk. 11
(Stephen Kurkjian, Boston Globe)
REFUGEE TIDE IN IRAN SEEN SLOWING BUT LIVES STILL AT RISK
TEHRAN -- Foreign aid workers are voicing cautious optimism
that the rush of more than one million terrified Kurds into Iran
is slowing, but they fear hundreds more refugees will die before
help can reach them
Roger Vivari, a coordinator with the
European medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, told Reuters the
number of refugees crossing at the border point of Sardesht had
slowed considerably in the last few days French surgeons were
now able to concentrate on the longer-term health problems of the
refugees, he added.
(Simon Haydon, Reuter)
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-7
BUSH BACKS OFF CALL FOR WAR CRIMES TRIAL OF SADDAM,
SAYS EXILE MIGHT WORK
President Bush Tuesday pointedly declined to endorse a call
by the European Community for a war crimes trial of Saddam Hussein,
instead making a surprise offer that the Iraqi president could live
a "happy life" if he sought asylum in another country.
Since the Gulf War ended, Bush, who has compared Saddam to
Hitler, repeatedly has sought to play down his earlier call for a
war crimes trial. The White House Tuesday refused to say whether
with kunds
Bush believed Saddam committed war crimes or genocide
"The most important thing is to get Saddam Hussein out of
there, Bush said at a news conference 'So if you came to me as
a broker, and you said, I can get him out of there, but he'd have
to able to live a happy life forevermore in some third country,
with all kinds of conditions never to go back and brutalize his
people again I might be willing to say, 'Well, as far as our
pressing charges, we'd be willing to get him out of there. We
want him out of there so badly. "
While exile for Saddam is sure to disturb some people, White
House aides said Bush was using the possibility of a war crimes
trial as leverage to remove Saddam from power
"If somebody else wants to go to Baghdad and arrest Saddam
Hussein and try him, that's fine," Secretary Cheney said in a
National Public Radio interview. (Michael Kranish, Boston Globe)
Bush Might Be Willing To Cut Deal To Get Saddam Out of Iraq
"Forevermore"
President Bush said Tuesday he might favor a deal that would
drop a war crimes trial against Saddam Hussein -- assuring him "a"
happy life forevermore" in exile in return for guarantees that
the Iraqi president would not go home again.
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But Bush drew the line on a suggestion by former President
Nixon that the U.S. put out a CIA contract on Saddam. Bush saido
such an assassination contract would be "unacceptable."
(Ellen Warren, Knight-Ridder)
IRAN SAYS IRAQI BRIGADE WITHDRAWS AFTER INCURSION
BAKHTARAN, Iran -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that
the main highway linking Baghdad and Tehran reopened Tuesday after
Deminiphy
what Iran said was a brief incursion and subsequent withdrawal by
an Iragi army brigade across the Iran-Iraq border
Observers here suggested the northern border incident at Tilah
Kouh -- still unconfirmed by Iraq -- was a tit-for-tat reprisal for
cross-border relief missions by Iranian helicopters and trucks last
weekend to deliver food and other humanitarian relief to hundreds
of thousands of Kurdish refugees inside Iraq.
Iraq accused Iran Tuesday of sending three groups of
"infiltrators" into Iraq along the Shatt al Arab waterway that
forms the southern border between the two countries, the AP
reported.
(Jonathan Randal, Washington Post, A25)
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-13
Economic Agenda Tops Bush, Chamorro Meeting
Nicaraguan President Chamorro looked to President Bush on
Wednesday to promote more international assistance to help the
Central American nation avert further economic hardship.
Chamorro was to discuss Nicaragua's inflation, labor unrest
and efforts to ease that country's $350 million debt to
international credit institutions.
A senior Administration official said Bush already has taken
steps to encourage aid for Nicaragua from Japan and is seeking
additional assistance from the World Bank, IMF and Germany. In
addition, the Administration has asked for $300 million in foreign
assistance for Nicaragua in the 1992 fiscal year
"We are dispensing aid faster than ever before," the official
said. The official, who requested anonymity, said, "We are
optimistic about Nicaragua" and cautioned against underestimating
Chamorro's leadership role. "We have no doubt Nicaraguan democracy
is here to stay, " he said.
(Helen Thomas, UPI)
ROMANIAN LEADER SAYS HUMAN RIGHTS WOES SHOULD NOT BLOCK AID
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Romania's clouded record on human rights should not prevent
U.S. aid from flowing to help the struggling nation's people as
the emerge from years of communist rule, Romanian Prime Minister
Petre Roman said.
"After so many years of pains, of suffering, of hopes linked
with the West, I think it's not fair to stop the favorable
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movement," Roman told Reuters in an interview Tuesday.
ON a tour of Washington Roman met with members of the Bush
Administration, including Secretary Baker, Secretary mosbacher and
Secretary Brady. Roman said his meetings with these officials were
an opportunity to plead Romania's case for U.S. aid despite
American concerns over human rights abuses.
(Deborah Zabarenko, Reuter)
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JAPAN FACES U.S. CURBS ON PROJECT BIDS
Bush Administration trade officials have concluded that
Japanese construction firms should be barred from some U.S.
government projects in retaliation for Japan's refusal to grant
broader access to American firms seeking public works contracts
there, sources said Tuesday.
Japan can still avert the retaliatory measures by reaching a
deal with U.S. negotiators before the completion of lengthy
notification procedures required under U.S. trade law. At least
one more session of U.S. -Japan talks on the construction problem
is also expected, a U.S. official said Tuesday
American officials are pressing Japan to end its ban on rice
imports. Negotiations also are about to resume in Tokyo aimed at
market for semiconductors. U.S. officials want assurances that
American companies could claim no less than 20 percent of the
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market
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Wednesday, April 17, 1991 -- A-8
IRAQ ASKS U.N. PERMISSION TO SELL $1 BILLION IN OIL
U.N. -- Iraq has asked the U.N. Security Council to partially
lift the economic blockade in place since Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
so Baghdad can sell $924 5 billion in oil to buy basic goods needed
by its population.
'We need this to buy things like wheat, rice, cheese, milk and
other basic necessities, said Iraqi Ambassador Abdul al-Anbari,
who made the request Tuesday in a letter to Austria" U.N.
Ambassador
"The situation with regard to food and basic
humanitarian needs in Iraq is currently critical and exceeds the
resources available to the Iraqi government and to international
humanitarian organizations."
(Peter James Spielman, AP)
REPORT: U.S. ALLOWED SPARES TO GO
TO JORDAN UNTIL JUST BEFORE WAR
LONDON The U.S. allowed military spare parts to be shipped
to Jordan until just before the Gulf War -- despite intelligence
that Jordan was allowing arms into neighboring Iraq, a newspaper
reported Wednesday
The Financial Times cited unnamed past and present U.S.
government officials as its sources. It said the U.S. shipments
included diesel engine components for armored vehicles and
electronic testing equipment
The paper said the State Department and other U.S. agencies
had also expressed concerns that other Iraqi suppliers in the West
were evading a U.N trade embargo by "sending arms, spare parts and
dual-use technology -- which can have military as well as civilian
applications -- through Jordan
Senior White House officials
were given a written warning early last December that military
shipments from U.S. companies to Jordan were likely to be passed
on to Iraq. It was delivered to Mr. Robert Gates, the deputy
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national security adviser to President Bush. It was only several
weeks later -- after hostilities had begun in the Gulf -- that the
warning was acknowledged. In spite of these warnings, no changes
were made to the way in which the export of military-related
equipment to Jordan from the West was scrutinized."
(AP)
U.N. AGENCY SEEKS IRAQ'S URANIUM
Some May Be Intact Despite Allied Raids
VIENNA -- Iraq's nuclear reactors were destroyed by U.S. bombs
in the Gulf War, but the whereabouts of iraq's cache of nuclear
material remains a mystery that international inspectors hope to
solve in the next few weeks.
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency in
Vienna are negotiating with the Baghdad government to visit the
rubble of Iraq's two research reactors to see if the country's
supply of 27.6 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium is still intact -
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(Marc Fisher, Washington Post, A23)
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BUSH ADMINISTRATION PUSHES CONGRESS TO FUND SUPER COLLIDOR
The Bush Administration leaned on Congress Tuesday to give the
Superconducting Super Collidor another $534 million or face delays,
overruns or even a second-place finish in the scientific race it's
supposed to win for the U.D.
"Other nations are watching, Deputy Energy Secretary Moore
warned the Senate subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
'Every day of delay costs $1 million
We re at a critical
point."
Moore and Allan Bromley, the President science adviser, were
not on the defensive at the subcommittee's first hearing this year
on the collidor
They said similar machines already operating
in Europe might beat the collidor to the discoveries it is designed
to make.
(Anne Reifenberg, Dallas Morning News)
NEA's HEAD LAWYER RESIGNS
White House May Press For Conservative Successor
The top lawyer for the National Endowment for the Arts has
resigned, possibly setting up a confrontation with senior White
House officials, who are expected to try to place a conservative
in the position
The resignation of Julianne Ross Davis, NEA general counsel
since January 1990, was disclosed in an April 12 memorandum signed
by NEA Chairman Frohnmayer
Frohnmayer also disclosed the
resignation of Cindy Rand, deputy chairman for management
Sources familiar with the situation said that Chief of Staff
Sununu was expected to press Frohnmayer to accept a lawyer with
strong conservative credentials to take over Davis's duties
Separately, the White House Tuesday nominated Louise McClure,
wife of former Sen. McClure, for membership on the NEA policy-
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making National Council on the Arts. She has no previous arts
experience.
(Allan Parachini, Washington Post, C3)
IN BUSH WHITE HOUSE, POLITICS IS A NO-NO
Democrats talk and search anxiously for a formidable candidate
to oppose President Bush next year, but around the White House the
big "p" word -- politics -- is rarely spoken.
Officially, Bush is not a candidate for re-election for a
second term and party insiders say he may hold off a formal
announcement until early next year
Republican officials say there are regular weekly meetings of
Bush's political advisers, led by RNC Chairman Yeutter and Chief
of Staff Sununu, but the sessions are hush-hush, no publicity. For
the record, they don' do any political planning for the 1992
election campaign, according to sources
Do we talk about '92? Sometimes, of course, a senior White
House official said. "But no one is making any decisions because
right now the best politics is no politics."
"George Bush is the most popular president in history at this
point in time,' the insider said. "There's no reason for him to
do anything but be a good president."
(Michael Posner, Reuter)
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needed to perform their jobs.
``I'm about ready to tell my men to come home, he said.
Adair blasted the Kuwaiti government for failure to provide
enough equipment or materials -- water, for example -- to cap
the 540 wells left burning by Iraqi explosives and allied bombs.
The Kuwaitis are not moving quickly because there is no
clear chain of command to make decisions, Adair said.
``They need to put one or two people in charge, he said.
'`It's what I call organised confusion.'
Adair's firefighters arrived in Kuwait shortly after the
Gulf war ended, but they and other American firefighting teams
have been criticised for moving too slowly and using obsolete
technology in their battle to cap the burning wells.
Adair said that despite the lack of logistical support, his
men have managed to plug 28 wells.
He said that he planned to go to Washington very soon to
meet with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Robert Mosbacher.
During an earlier conversation with Mosbacher, Adair said he
told the secretary the Kuwaitis need ``to crap or get off the
pot -- let's get something done.
The Kuwaiti government has said it intends to bring in more
firefighters to speed the pace of the effort.
But Adair said that more equipment, not men, is needed. He
said that he had asked for eight bulldozers, but got only six --
and that four of those did not work.
At one point during his tirade, which the crusty Texan made
after receiving an award at the Industrial Fire World Exposition
for his lifetime achievements, Adair said, ``I better cool off
here a little bit.'
Adair, who was portrayed in ``The Hellfighters, a movie
based on his life and directed by John Wayne, said he has plenty
of work to do elsewhere in the world if the Kuwaitis do not
appreciate his men and what they are doing.
'We're not going off and having this country (the United
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TOKYO, April 17 (AFP) - Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev Wednesday
praised George Bush, saying he "knows who he's dealing with" in his exchanges
with the U.S. President, Soviet presidential spokesman Vitaly Ignatenko said.
During morning talks here with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu on
international affairs, Mr. Gorbachev underscored the "change in the
Soviet-American relationship towards cooperation", notably during the Gulf
war, Mr. Ignatenko told a news briefing.
But the spokesman said he did not know whether Mr. Gorbachev had been
aware at the time of the latest joint U.S.-allied plan to send troops inton
northern Iraq to set up camps for Kurdish refugees.
Mr. Bush said the measure involving ground and air forces would be limited
in time and that supervision of the camps would be handed over to the United
Nations.
"The Japanese and Soviet sides did not discuss Washington's latest
intitiative" in their talks Wednesday morning, "and I'm not sure they even
knew about it before the negotiations," Mr. Ignatenko said.
Praising Mr. Bush, the Soviet president "said that the United States have
a president who has a very high degree of reliability, broad-scale thinking
and a principled approach despite the fact that he is facing very strong
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pressure" at home, the spokesman said.
Mr. Gorbachev "knows who he's dealing with and he doesn't want to look
from a different angle at the Soviet-American relationship," he added.
The Soviet president reaffirmed his faith in partnership and cooperation"
with the United States, saying: "I've no intention to step away from this
path", Mr. Ignatenko said.
The latest Soviet statement, observers here said, could be linked to Mr.
Bush's apparent readiness to go ahead with a Soviet-U.S. summit before the
summer, even if a treaty on strategic arms limitation is not then ready and i
other problems remain on conventional weapons.
On the situation in the Gulf, Mr. Ignatenko said the Soviet and Japanese
sides simply noted the need for establishing a security system involving all
countries in the region, including Iraq.
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NO QUICK EXIT FROM GULF
President Bush Tuesday put to rest his dream of a quick, clean
exit from the Persian Gulf and put aside some of the policies
underlying that dream.
Only last week, the White House rejected the formal
establishment of zones of safety for Kurdish refugees as anathema
to some U.S. allies and at odds with the policy that Iraq should
not be split and turned into another Lebanon. Only days ago, White
House officials said Bush was so intent on getting U.S. forces out
of Iraq that he was opposed to any additional troops crossing the
Turkish border into Iraq to help with relief efforts
Tuesday, Bush, who seemed to be struggling to contain what
aides say is his anger with critics who accused him of acting too
slowly to help the Kurds, committed the U.S. to an effort in Iraq
whose timetable he could not determine. Nor could he say how many
forces would be involved although he said it would be small
numbers
"Every day that] we looked at it and said, We'll do this,'
it was worse the next day and the things we rejected the day before
seemed less objectionable, an Administration official said.
Another official described the unfolding tragedy of the refugees
as "a nightmare" the Administration began waking up to only after
Secretary Baker visited Turkey last week.
(Ann Devroy, Washington Post, A1)
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Democrats in Congress applauded President Bush's decision
Tuesday to create safe havens for Kurdish refugees inside Iraq as
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the least he could do after urging their rebellion.
Their nearly unanimous reaction: better late than never.
"The goal here is to save lives, said Rep. Obey "I would
have preferred that it happened sooner.
Sen. Gore. said the decision "comes awfully late, but it PS
nonetheless a welcome step.
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There is no escape from America's complicity in this immense
human tragedy, II said Sen. Kennedy. "At the very least, we must do
all we can to end it."
Sen Mitchell said Iraqi opposition groups "believed they were
encouraged to rise up in opposition."
(Richard Wolf & Leslie Phillips, USA Today, 4A)
BRITISH PRAISE PLAN TO HELP REFUGEES IN IRAQ
LONDON -- The British government said it welcomed the plan to
send British, U.S. and French troops into northern Iraq to help
Kurdish refugees and noted the idea was first proposed by Prime
Minister Major.
The British statement said President Bush's announcement came
after 20-minute phone calls Tuesday with Major and with U.N.
Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar. Bush said he also spoke with
Turkish President Ozal and Chancellor Kohl
"This proposal is designed to meet [Iraqi refugees] urgent
humanitarian needs in conditions of safety and security, " the
British statement said. "This will be a temporary measure. We
expect the Iraqi government to cooperate with this further
measure."
(AP)
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