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of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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MEETING WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT,
VENEMAN, RONAN AND KRESKY
Tuesday, October 14, 1975
9:30 a.m.
Foxhall
Office
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:
UNTIL 6:00 p.m, OCTOBER 11, 1975
OCTOBER 11, 1975
Office of the Vice President
New York, New York
REMARKS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AT THE
ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY DINNER
THE WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
October 11, 1975
Columbus Day in New York is always a high point in the year. Coming
in mid-October, it heralds the onset of the magnificant fall season
in our area with its brisk, invigorating weather and the marvelous
color throughout the countryside.
More importantly, Columbus Day is a special day -- special because
it commemorates not only the birth of the Great Discoverer but
celebrates the generations of Italo-Americans who have contributed
so much to this America.
In business, in finance, in labor, in science, in education and
the arts, government and politics, Italo-Americans have added to the
strength, the vitality and the ennoblement of our way of life.
Columbus Day marks not only these achievements, but recognizes the
warmth, the enthusiasm, the generosity and great humanity of those
of Italian origin. It pays tribute, too, to their spiritual
dedication and their intense patriotism.
It was the spirit of Columbus -- seeking of a new world -- the seeking
of opportunity, that brought Italian immigrants here and that
motivates their descendents today.
As we celebrate this Columbus Day, it is well to remember also that
Christopher Columbus challenged the popular thrust of his day --
the belief that the world was flat.
At a time when opinion was overwhelmingly against his insight and
view, Columbus took the unpopular course. He did so because it was
what the best informed minds and most knowledgeable observers
counseled. He did so because it was the sound way -- and his
courage was more than vindicated.
This is a time, too, when leadership again faces unpopular action if
we are to pursue a sound course for the future.
Pesident Ford faces it continually in the difficult role of
combating inflation and the politically unpopular actions required
to hold down the persistent pressures for more federal spending --
with a $60 to $70 billion federal deficit this year.
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- 2 -
Governor Carey, Mayor Beame and the Emergency Financial Control
Board face it in the difficult and also politically unpopular
decisions involved in restoring fiscal soundness to New York City.
Yet, such steps have to be taken to restore confidence and engender
outside support.
A central fact, not fully appreciated in this connection, is that
the President of the United States does not have authority under
existing statutes to meet the situation.
As we know, under the State law adopted by the Legislature on
September 10, and signed by the Governor, New York City must come
up by next Thursday, October 15, with a budget and financial plan
which will produce a balanced budget by June 30, 1978.
This plan must be based on the realistic estimate of revenues
provided to the City by the State Emergency Financial Control Board.
The Control Board must either approve, disapprove or modify the City's
plan by October 20 to accomplish these objectives.
The City must take the action required to implement this plan.
When the necessary actions are taken and a solid base is established
for restoration of budgetary and fiscal integrity for the City, it
is my belief that at this point a basis will have been established
for help to bridge that difficult period -- between the adoption
of the necessary measures required by the State Emergency Financial
Control Board this October and the restoration of investor
confidence in the City's full financial viability by June 30, 1978. In
other words, when the Control Board and the City have enacted
these difficult measures, the essential preconditions will have been
met and the stage set for appropriate Congressional action.
It is, therefore, essential that the Congress as a whole focus on
the problemnow and enact appropriate legislation.
Helping to bridge this gap -- to give opportunity for these economies
and improved management measures to take root and produce results
-- is certainly in the interest of all of us.
While there is general agreement that management deficiencies
contributed to New York City's difficulties, it is important that
we not lose sight of the burden carried by New York and the other
cities of the nation as they have sought to respond to human needs
pressed upon them.
It is equally important that these past responses be viewed in the
context of their times -- times when we were being told we were an
affluent society with unlimited resources that could abolish
poverty by statutory fiat.
The stark facts of today show that we have been promising more than
we can deliver -- that we have been raising expectations beyond our
capacities to meet them.
As a result, we are now compelled at all levels of government to
take stock of our commitments and our resources, in order to project
a more realistic course to meet the people's needs.
In this appraisal, the plight of our cities requires special attention
and emphasis. This nation has too long ignored the basics for urban
living -- the need for an infrastructure that provides a climate
for real jobs, for business, for the economic health and the social
well being of the urban areas of America where most of our people
now live.
(MORE)
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Time is of the essence and the resolution of this immediate New
York City situation is crucial. After the Control Board and New
York City have acted to restore fiscal integrity, it will be a true
test of the responsiveness of our Congressional system as to whether
the Congress can act in time to avoid catastrophe.
These are difficult times, demanding hard decisions and effective
actions.
But out of them can come a new urban vitality -- built upon sound
fiscal and social policies and a recognition and appreciation of the
dynamic economic and cultural role of urban America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
INFORMATION
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
JIM CAVANAUGH
SUBJECT:
Your 9:30 Meeting with the Vice President,
Veneman, and Others on Domestic Council
Hearings
Attached is some backup information you may want to
have on the hearings.
Tab A -- White House press announcement on
hearings and list of dates and cities.
Tab B -- Telegram of invitation to participants
from the Vice President and list of
witnesses.
Tab C -- Copy of Domestic Council budget plan
for the hearings.
Tab D -- Domestic Council consultants or
individuals detailed from agencies for
hearings.
from
1
Tab E -- List of mayors to be invited,
whom
Although I still get calls about possible WACA support
for the hearings, Joe Canzeri has personally told me that
he is quite content to use outside contractors for
lighting and audio support. We have budgeted $10,000
per hearing for on-site costs, which includes $5,000
at each location for communication, sound, and lights.
I think that we have done everything that we can to
facilitate the logistics and financing of the hearings
to date.
The key question at this point is how do the hearings
relate to the President's reduced federal spending-tax cut
address of last Monday night? I really think the hearings
can be a big plus for the Domestic Council, the Vice
President, and the President, but the first one is going
FORD is OLRALD LIBRARY
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to take a lot of thought to insure that they get off
on the right foot.
Incidentally, I talked to Jack Veneman some more about
his idea to have a press briefing this week where he
would tell the Washington press corps about the hearings.
I think I've raised enough questions in his mind that
he is reconsidering the idea, but if you continue to be
as concerned about it as I am, you might nail it down
at your meeting.
Attachments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 29, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
The President is announcing the dates and cities for six Public Forums
on Domestic Policy to be conducted across the country before the end
of the year as part of a major Domestic Council review of domestic
programs.
The Forums, to be chaired by the Vice President with Cabinet members
and other Federal officials participating, will begin on October 21 in
Denver, Colorado. The remaining schedule will include:
Tuesday, October 21
Denver, Colorado
Wednesday, October 29
Tampa, Florida
Tuesday, November 11
Austin, Texas
Tuesday, November 18
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, November 25
Indianapolis, Indiana
Tuesday, December 9
Los Angeles, California
The review is designed to provide fresh recommendations on domestic
policy.
The President stressed the high priority he placed on this review during
the last Cabinet meeting, and said: Our 200th anniversary is an appropriate
time to reflect on the past and look toward the future. He feels it is essential
that we look at domestic policy from a broad perspective and not in isolation.
For example, Federal programs affecting the health and welfare of the
American people have a direct impact on employment, the role of State and
local governments, and the economy.
Therefore, the President asked the Domestic Council neither to isolate the
issue, nor to isolate themselves with only a Washington perspective. He
also asked that they seek out the best and broadest advice possible from
throughout the country so that we can use our domestic resources in a way
that is responsive to the needs of the people.
(MORE)
(OVER)
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The President has asked the Domestic Council to focus its review on the
four following major domestic policy areas:
Economic Recovery
Resource Development and Environment
Social Policies
Community Building
While the Forums are expected to center on the four general areas,
specific discussion issues may vary in emphasis depending on regional
interests.
The Forums will consist of one-day meetings. Public witnesses will
present testimony on major policy issues and respond to questions. During
the afternoon, four separate simultaneous sessions will be held with
representatives of the public discussing specific issues with Cabinet
members and other Federal officials.
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B
MORNING SESSION - ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Honorable Calvin Rampton
Governor of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Honorable Richard D. Lamm
Governor of Colorado
Denver, Colorado 80203
MORNING SESSION - ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Mr. Francis H. May
Executive Vice President
Johns-Manville Corporation
5680 South Syracuse Circle
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Mr. John J. Donlon
Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer
Building and Construction Trades Council of Colorado
360 Acorn Street
Denver, Colorado 80223
ELEGRAM
ULL RATE
The White House
STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
GWA-109745
IIGHT LETTER
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE
BEING HELD IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESIDENT'S DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF
PUBLIC VIEWS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH
so DEEPLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD
BE HONORED IF YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE MORNING
SESSION TO GIVE US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING ECONOMIC RECOVERY.
YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED,
AS WELL, IF YOU CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING,
AND IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF
PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
_MORE_
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
PAGE 2
ELEGRAM
JLL RATE
The White House
TRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
IGHT LETTER
Mashington
I WILL CHAIR THE DENVER MEETING AND WILL BE JOINED BY
CABINET MEMBERS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS. I HOPE YOUR
SCHEDULE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND.
A REPRESNETATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN DENVER.
NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
NAR/J.VENEMAN/J.PERSICO/D.ALLISON
CC: J.Veneman/Central Files
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
DRNING SESSION - NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Mayor Paul Wataha
Rock Springs
P.O. Box 1030
Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901
Mr. Tony Dechant
President, Farmers Union
12025 East 45th Avenue
P.O. Box 2251
Denver, Colorado
ELEGRAM
ULL RATE
The White House
GWA-109745
STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
IGHT LETTER
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE
BEING HELD IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESIDENT'S DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF
PUBLIC VIEWS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH
so DEEPLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD
BE HONORED IF YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE MORNING
SESSION TO GIVE US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCES.
AND THE ENVIRONMENT. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE
SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER
WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF
FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE
PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE
AND LESS BURDENSOME.
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
_MORE_
.LEGRAM
PAGE 2
ULL RATE
The White House
TRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
IGHT LETTER
Mashington
I WILL CHAIR THE DENVER MEETING AND WILL BE JOINED BY
CABINET MEMBERS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS. I HOPE YOUR
SCHEDULE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND.
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN DENVER.
NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
NAR/J.VENEMAN/J.PERSICO/D.ALLISON
CC: J.VENEMAN/CENTRAL FILES
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
MORNING SESSION - SOCIAL PROGRAMS - WELFARE PROGRAMS
Kenneth W. Kindelsperger, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate School of Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado 80206
EGRAM
RATE
The White House
RAIGHT TELEGRAM)
GWA-109745
GHT LETTER
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PROGRAM
ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT,
AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE BEING HELD IN
VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S
DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC VIEWS IN
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH so DEEPLY AFFECT
THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD BE HONORED IF
YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE MORNING SESSION TO GIVE
US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING WELFARE PROGRAMS. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO
HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU
CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND
IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF
PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
-MORE-
PROVED FOR DISPATCH
PAGE 2
LEGRAM
FULL RATE
The White House
(STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
NIGHT LETTER
Mashington
I WILL CHAIR THE DENVER MEETING AND WILL BE JOINED BY
CABINET MEMBERS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS. I HOPE YOUR
SCHEDULE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND.
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN DENVER.
NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
NAR/J.VENEMAN/J.PERSICO/D.ALLISON
CC: J.VENEMAN/CENTRAL FILES
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
MORNING SESSION - SOCIAL PROGRAMS - HEALTH FINANCING
Mr. Donald A. Bierle, Attorney
P. O. Box 38
Yankton, South Dakota 57078
ELEGRAM
JLL RATE
The White House
GWA-109745
TRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
IGHT LETTER
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PROGRAM
ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND
SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE BEING HELD IN VARIOUS
REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S
DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC VIEWS IN
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH so DEEPLY AFFECT
THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD BE HONORED IF
YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE MORNING SESSION TO GIVE
US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING HEALTH FINANCING. YOUR ORAL
PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD
BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS
WELL, IF YOU CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING
AND IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF
PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
MORE
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
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1 ELEGRAM
ULL RATE
The White House
STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
NIGHT LETTER
Mashington
I WILL CHAIR THE DENVER MEETING AND WILL BE JOINED BY
CABINET MEMBERS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS. I HOPE YOUR
SCHEDULE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND.
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN DENVER.
NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
NAR/J.VENEMAN/J.PERSICO/D.ALLISON
cc: J. VENEMAN/CENTRAL FILES
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
AFTERNOON SESSION - NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Mr. Wesley E. Steiner
Chairman
Western State Water Council
c/o Arizona Water Commission
222 North Central, Suite 800
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Mr. Robert Weaver
Executive Director
Colorado Council of Trout Unlimited
4260 East Evans
Denver, Colorado 80222
Mr. Frank Friedman
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)
Room 3037 ARCO Plaza
P.O. Box 2679
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, California 90071
Mr. Wallace McRae
Rocker 6 Ranch Company
Forsythe, Montana 59327
Mr. John Bermingham
Commissioner
Colorado Land Use Commission
601 Franklin Street (Home)
Denver, Colorado 89218
Mrs. V. Crane Wright
National Board of Directors
Executive Committee of the National
Audovan Society
631 Emerson
Denver, Colorado 80218
Mr. Mike L. Strang
Mill Iron Lazy W Ranch
0393 102 Road
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
Mr. Frank Morison
Attorney
500 Equitable Building
730 17th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Mr. Patrick Stands Over Bull
Chairman
Crow Tribe
Crow Agency, Montana 59022
Mr. Charles Margolf
Director, Western Operations
W. R. Grace & Company
Denver Technological Center
Building 40 West
7935 East Prentice Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80110
TELEGRAM
FULL RATE
The White House
STRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
GWA-109745
NIGHT LETTER
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE
BEING HELD IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESIDENT'S DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF
PUBLIC VIEWS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH
so DEEPLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD
BE HONORED IF YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE AFTERNOON
SESSION TO GIVE US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCES AND
THE ENVIRONMENT. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE SCHEDULED
FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER
WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU... CHOOSE.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND IMPROVING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST
IN VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
MORE RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
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JLL RATE
The White House
TRAIGHT TELEGRAM)
IGHT LETTER
Mashington
I WILL CHAIR THE DENVER MEETING AND WILL BE JOINED BY
CABINET MEMBERS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS. I HOPE YOUR
SCHEDULE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND.
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN DENVER.
NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
NAR/J.VENEMAN/J.PERSICO/D.ALLISON
CC: J.VENEMAN/CENTRAL FILES
APPROVED FOR DISPATCH
AFTERNOON SESSION - ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Mr. John A. Love
President
Ideal Basic Industries
821 - 17th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Mr. Robert L. Shelton
Executive Director
Denver Opportunities Industrialization Center
2855 Tremont Place, Room 209
Denver, Colorado 80205
Mrs. Margaret Smith
President
Kansas Chapter
United Farm Wives of America, Inc.
R. R. 2
Holton, Kansas 66436
Mr. James W. Murry
Executive Secretary
Montana State AFL-CIO
P.O. Box 1176
Helena, Montana 59601
Mr. Richard Wright
President
Mountain State Employers Council
1790 Logan
P.O. Box 539
Denver, Colorado 80201
Mr. Victor Grandy, Attorney
2700 West Evans, No. 5
Denver, Colorado 80219
Mr. Edward R. Lucero
Chairman of the Board
Colorado Economic Development Association (CEDA)
621 Fox Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Mr. Magdaleno (Len) M. Avila
Farm Workers Investigator
Colorado Rural Legal Services, Inc.
1644 Emerson Street
Denver, Colorado 80218'
Mr. Max A. Bailey
Master
Kansas State Grange
Della, Kansas 66418
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X
Mashington
October 8, 1975
I AM DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-DAY
PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FORUM ON DOMESTIC POLICY TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE
BEING HELD IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESIDENT'S DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF
PUBLIC VIEWS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH
so DEEPLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD
BE HONORED IF YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE AFTERNOON
SESSION TO GIVE US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING ECONOMIC RECOVERY.
YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT
SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF
FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE
PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE
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THE VICE PRESIDENT
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Honorable Thomas L. Judge
Governor of Montana
Helena, Montana 59601
Mr. Morton M. Winston
President
TOSCO ( The Oil Shale Company)
10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, California 90067
Honorable Ed Herschler
Governor of Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Mr. Olie Webb
Director of Environmental Affairs
Colorado Association of Commerce
& Industry
1390 Logan Street, Suite 308
Denver, Colorado 80203
Dr. George O. G. Lof
Vice President
Solaron Corporation
4850 Olive Street
Denver, Colorado 80022
Mr. John G. Welles
Vice President for Institution Development
Geology Department
Colorado School of Mines
1600 Illinois
Golden, Colorado 80401
Ms. Laney Hicks
Northern Plains Representative
Sierra Club
Dubois, Wyoming
Mr. Bob Burch
President
Buckingham Square National Bank
1450 South Havana
Aurora, Colorado 80012
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OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE
BEING HELD IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESIDENT'S DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF
PUBLIC VIEWS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH
so DEEPLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD
BE HONORED IF YOU COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE AFTERNOON
SESSION TO GIVE US YOUR VIEWS REGARDING ENERGY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR
FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN
STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION
OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE
PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE
RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
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WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS REGARDING
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THE VICE PRESIDENT
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William A. Hines, M.D.
Swedish Hospital
501 East Hampden Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Joseph Samuel Pollard, Jr., M.D.
President
Colorado Medical Society
1414 North Hancock
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Ms. Nitia Pachak
Executive Director
Colorado Congress of Senior Organizations
910 16th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Mr. Donald G. Derry
Executive Director
Colorado Medical Society
1601 East 19 Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80218
Reverend Webster Two Hawk
Director
Institute of Indian Studies
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
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OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PROGRAM
ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND
SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE BEING HELD IN VARIOUS
REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S
DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC VIEWS IN
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH so DEEPLY AFFECT
THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD BE HONORED IF YOU
COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE AFTERNOON SESSION TO GIVE US
YOUR VIEWS REGARDING HEALTH FINANCING. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO
HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU
CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND
IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF
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A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DENVER FEDERAL REGIONAL COUNCIL
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YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION. PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING
ASKED TO ARRANGE TRAVEL AND LODGING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
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NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
THE VICE PRESIDENT
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Ms. Charlene J. Birkins
Assistant Director for Office of Policy
Colorado State Department of Social Services
1575 Sherman
Denver, Colorado 80203
Orlando Romero
Director
Denver Department of Social Services
320 West 8th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
Mr. Hiawatha Davis
Director
Eastside Action Movement
2855 Tremont Place - Room 201
Denver, Colorado 80202
Mr. Raymond Kimball
President
Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
1390 Logan Street, Suite 308
Denver, Colorado 80203
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OCTOBER 21 IN DENVER, BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. AT THE DENVER
HILTON.
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DIRECTED A REVIEW OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PROGRAM
ALTERNATIVES IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC RECOVERY, NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND
SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THESE PUBLIC FORUMS ARE BEING HELD IN VARIOUS
REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S
DETERMINATION TO INVOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC VIEWS IN
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC POLICIES WHICH so DEEPLY AFFECT
THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE WOULD BE HONORED IF YOU
COULD ATTEND AS A WITNESS AT THE AFTERNOON SESSION TO GIVE US
YOUR VIEWS REGARDING WELFARE PROGRAMS. YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WOULD BE SCHEDULED FOR FIVE MINUTES. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO
HAVE A LONGER WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED, AS WELL, IF YOU
CHOOSE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING, CONSOLIDATING AND
IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE OF
PARTICULAR INTEREST IN VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S DESIRE TO MAKE
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE AND LESS BURDENSOME.
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THE VICE PRESIDENT
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DATE: September 25, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: Phillip D. Larsen
SUBJECT: Proposed Budget Plan for the Forums on Domestic Policy
Mr. James H. Cavanaugh
Deputy Director, Domestic Council
Attached is a budget plan for the Forums on Domestic Policy. These
estimates are based on the figures submitted by Jack Veneman as re-
vised during the meeting with you on September 23, 1975. The plan
is based on the assumption that the Forums will be set up and con-
ducted in a manner consistent with the regulations governing the
establishment and utilization of a Consolidated Working Fund (CWF).
The attached plan is divided into three parts; those costs to be
funded directly by the Domestic Council, those costs to be funded
by the CWF, and those costs the need for which remain undetermined.
Obviously, the manner in which the various costs have been divided
between the Council and the CWF remains open for revision. The
total figure, however, should be ample for the successful conduct
of six forums.
Phil Lune
Phillip D. Larsen
Budget and Management
Officer
Attachment
Forums on Domestic Policy
Budget Plan
This plan represents a reconfiguration of the September 22,
1975 budget plan. For easy comparison, the terms and
figures of that plan have been used herein.
I.
Domestic Council Costs:
Study Group
-- Outside consultants (ICF, etc)
$53,000
-- Publications and materials
2,500*
-- Travel, per diem and miscellaneous
expenses (does not include travel
related to hearings)
7,500
Total
$63,000
*Depending on the nature of this item the costs could
be charged to either the Council or the CWF (e.g., if
it consists mostly of subscriptions, books, etc., the
Council should pay, but if it will be primarily used
for chart work for the forums the costs could
appropriately be charged to the CWF.)
II.
CWF Costs:
Study Group
-- Consultants pay (Gardner, Jordan,
Waldmann, etc)
$45,000*
Hearings Staff
-- Consultant's pay for staff
personnel
22,000**
--- Travel and per diem
45,000
Public Forums
-- Six Hearings - on site costs only
60,000
Miscellaneous
-- Extra amount to cover those items
in III below that may be required
68,000
Total
$240,000***
*These costs may have to be charged to the Domestic
Council, however, if these people are working solely
on the Forums, the cost probably could be charged to
the CWF.
**This item needs clarification in order to determine
which source of available resources to charge.
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***Total CWF estimate of $240,000 represents a pro
rata share of $40,000 from each of the six
participating agencies.
III. Items listed on the September 22 budget plan, the need
for which has not been determined and recommended
actions.
Amount
Amount
Requested
Recommended
Hearings Staff
-- Outside consultants
$5,000
:
-- Printing
10,000
$10,000 CWF
-- Supplies, photocopying,
and typewriters
10,000
10,000 CWF
Public Forums
-- Special expenses for
Vice President
30,000
---
-- Communications, sound,
lights
30,000
30,000 CWF
-- Food service
30,000
--
Total
50,000*
*To be covered by the item entitled miscellaneous in
II above.
Summary
This budget plan calls for a total funding level of $303,000
for the six Forums on Domestic Policy. It itemizes, on a
preliminary basis, $285,000 in direct costs and anticipates
$18,000 for unanticipated obligations. Funds remaining in
the CWF after the books have been closed should be refunded
to the agencies on a pro rata basis.
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
JACK VENEMAN
A
SUBJECT:
Staff Personnel For Public Forums
The following is a summary of the staff personnel working
on the Public Forums, with brief job descriptions and
source of salary:
Name
Job Descriptions/Salary Source
Boyle, Margo M.
-- Coordinates witness identification,
selection, and liaison; liaison with
Cabinet member and other Federal
participant staffs.
Agency: Department of State
Butler, F. Patrick
--
Field Coordinator, working with
Regional Council Chairmen and other
Regional officials in overall ar-
rangements for the six Forums.
Agency: Department of the Treasury
Hanzlik, Rayburn
--
Overall Coordinator of the Forum
Program.
Agency: Domestic Council Consultant
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Harris, Richard
--
Assists Patrick Butler in Field
Coordination responsibilities.
Agency: Department of the Treasury
Kane, Ronald C.
-- Field Press Officer. Works with
Regional office press personnel in
setting up press arrangements,
logistics, credentialing, and back-
ground briefing.
Agency: UMTA, Department of
Transportation
Moore, Allen
-- Coordinates Forum issues development
and materials preparation for public
witnesses and Federal participants.
Agency: Temporary Domestic Council
Consultant until permanent
HEW (SSA) position is pro-
cessed (in about two weeks)
Moore, Powell
-- Washington-based Press Officer (re-
sponsible for overall press planning)
Liaison with White House and Vice
President's Press Offices.
Agency: Domestic Council Consultant
Perna, Beth
-- Secretary
Agency: General Services Administration
Rowe, Julie
-- Coordinates all Forum logistical
requirements and arrangements.
Liaison with Secret Service and
Vice Presidential and Cabinet
offices.
Agency: Department of Commerce
Selover, Bill
-- Writer and editor, working with both
Forums staff and Study Group.
Agency: Environmental Protection
Agency
Zani, Jane
-- 712 Administrative Officer and lead
Secretary.
Agency: Federal Energy Administration
Miller, Cliff
-- Public Affairs Consultant
E
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK VENEMAN
FROM:
JIM FALK 7
SUBJECT:
Mayors to be included in Colorado Forum
The following is a list of Mayors that I have suggested for use in your Colorado
public forum. The list is representative of the principal cities of the area and
there are some on your initial list which I would not include.
Colorado
Denver
(D)
McNichols, William
Colorado Springs
(R)
Ochs, Lawrence
Lakewood
(R)
Richey, James
Pueblo
(D)
Takaki, Melvin
Montana
Helena
(D)
Harriott, Don
Missoula
(R)
Brown, Robert
Great Falls
(D)
Ammondson, Curtis
North Dakota
Fargo
(R)
Hentges, Richard
Bismarch
(R)
Heskin, Robert
Minot
(R)
Reiten, Chester
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
(R)
Knobe, Richard
Rapid City
(R)
LaCroix, Arthur
Aberdeen
(D)
Solem, Jeff
Pierre
(R)
Gregory, Clint
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Wyoming
Sheridan
(R)
York, Russell
Cheyenne
(D)
Nation, Bill
Casper
(D)
Pettigrew, Robert
Nebraska
Omaha
(R)
Zorinsky, Edward
Grand Island
(R)
Bredthauer, Oscar
Lincoln
(D)
Boosalis, Helen (Mrs.)
Kansas
Topeka
(R)
McCormick, Bill
Overland Park
(R)
Walker, Jack
Kansas City
Reardon, John
Witchita
Peters, Connie
Utah
Salt Lake City
(R)
Harrison, Conrad
Ogden
(D)
Dirks, A. Stephen
Provo
(D)
Grange, Russell
New Mexico
Albuquerque
(R)
Kinney, Harry
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OFFICE OF THE VICE president
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JACK VENEMAN
SUBJECT:
Draft Outline of Message
The attached outline is an approach to the State of the
Union message which incorporates the themes, principles and
issues contained in the August overview memorandum which
was read by the President. This outline could accomodate a
variety of basic themes such as the bicentennial; or the work
ethic; or the next generation; or the free enterprise system;
etc.
The outline is based upon the following assumptions:
the message would adhere to the $395 billion
budgetary ceiling announced by the President;
the message would recognize that fundamental
problems exist and would offer creative solutions
within the proposed ceiling;
the message would be consistent with the themes
and principles presented to the President (making
best use of limited resources, building on
America's traditional strengths, restoring a
sense of fairness, etc. ).
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A.
Relate to 200th Anniversary:
reflect upon progress since 1776;
describe complexity and limitations of government.
Stress "America at the Crossroads" point. Emphasize
need to match national priorities with times: e.g.
concern for rising costs, deficit, taxes, energy needs,
etc. ;
address problems through building on America's
traditional strengths: appreciation of the value of
work, incentives for initiative and enterprise,
respect for the individual, broad distribution of
jobs and
power.
B. Introduce three fundamental areas of concern: providing
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for economic growth, ensuring social responsibility,
building for America's future.
II. PROVIDING FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH - Detailed discussion
paper under preparation
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sub-veliance suf- viliance
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re-emphasize need for spending limit and sound
work
fiscal policy;
cite progress in past year - inflation rate reduced,
unemployment down, GNP up, etc. ;
describe approaches to unemployment problem.
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B. Increasing Productivity:
initiatives for capital formation; EIA, means of
encouraging equity investment and increased
savings;
relate re-regulation initiatives to productivity;
express concern for protection of consumer and
concern for the worker through conduct regulation.
C.
Achieving Energy Independence:
articulate current Administration policy clearly
and convincingly;
relate to jobs and economic growth.
D.
Protecting the Environment:
explain energy-environment trade-offs. Identify
criteria and approach.
express concern for potential future problems -
nuclear waste, ozone layer, etc. and proposed
Administrative initiative.
E.
Assuring a sound food price structure:
full production for agriculture and concern for
farm income;
initiative to provide for orderly international
markets for agriculture products (EPB- Depart-
ment of State);
call for increased efficiency in food distribution
system (National Center on Productivity).
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III. ENSURING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - Paper being prepared
A.
Restructuring of Income Transfer Programs:
project trends under current programs;
call for consolidation of AFDC, SSI, Food
Stamps, Veterans, etc.;
announce new initiative (possible tax credit
approach, incremental approach, or compre-
hensive income security approach).
B. Reshaping the health system and controlling health costs:
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project trends under current programs;
announce initiatives for cost controls;
propose a cost control and time-phased approach
to health financing.
C. Assuring a rational social insurance system;
commit to a fair and financially sound system for
Social Security and Disability Insurance;
may require calling for a study.
IV. BUILDING FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE - Paper being prepared
A. Building better communities:
relate education, housing, transportation, and
intergovernmental relations to community building
and an urban strategy;
announce a research effort to reduce the growth
in housing costs;
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call for an initiative to consolidate transportation
funding;
initiative to restructure student aid programs;
initiative to relate work and education.
B. Revitalizing the Federal System:
call for grant consolidation;
consider initiative in intergovernmental finance.
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maker wide gont upon to constituats
C. Developing a structure for, International Peace:
Enational security and
draft to be provided by NSC and Department of State.
D. Looking toward the longer term:
AP for
demographic, economic and technological projections;
any
relate initiatives to long-term concerns.
and
V. CONCLUSION
Return to themes touched on in Introduction --
linking image of past with vision of future, on
"eve of America's third century".
GERALD R. FORD
AGENDA
October 14, 1975
1.
Report on OMB approach to budget reductions
2.
Discussion of an alternative positive approach
within $395 billion limitation
3.
Review State of the Union outline and positive
initiatives (attached)
4.
Schedules:
a) Review procedure
b) Involvement with OMB
i) review sessions - Domestic Council
ii) VP-Lynn discussions
c) VP-President discussions
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