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The original documents are located in Box 9, folder "Congressional Leadership Meetings
with the President - 8/31/76: Republican" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 9 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 30, 1976
MEETING WITH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Tuesday, August 31, 1976
8:00-9:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Max L. Friedersdorf
m.b.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss with the Republican leaders the plans for
the Fall campaign and the remaining legislative
schedule in the 94th Congress.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The meeting will be the first opportunity for the
President to meet with the Republican leaders since
the convention and strategy sessions in Vail.
2. October 2nd has been set by the Congress as a proposed
adjournment date by the 94th Congress.
3. Major legislative battles remain unresolved before
adjournment, including Administration initiatives and
Congressional bills objectionable to the White House.
(See TAB A)
B. Participants: See TAB B
C. Press Plan:
Announce as a regular Republican leadership meeting;
Press and White House photographers.
III. AGENDA (See TAB C)
IV. TALKING POINTS
1. Since our last meeting we have had a successful convention
and a valuable campaign planning session in Vail.
2. Congress has a lot of work to do before adjournment
on October 2nd.
3. I would like to discuss the subjects of the campaign
and the remaining legislative schedule.
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4. I would appreciate comments from the leaders on both
subjects and we will try to answer any questions you
might have.
5. John (Rhodes) , Hugh (Scott)
?
FORD
PARTICIPANTS
The President
SENATE
Hugh Scott
Bob Griffin
John Tower
Carl Curtis
Ted Stevens
Bob Dole
HOUSE
John Rhodes
Bob Michel
John Anderson
Sam Devine
Jack Edwards
Barber Conable
Lou Frey
Guy Vander Jagt
Jim Quillen
STAFF
Bob Hartmann
Jack Marsh
Dick Cheney
Max Friedersdorf
Jim Cannon
Jim Lynn
Brent Scowcroft
Phil Buchen
Ron Nessen
Bill Seidman
Alan Greenspan
Bill Baroody
Jim Baker
Rog Morton
Jim Cavanaugh
Bill Kendall
Charlie Leppert
Alan Kranowitz
REGRETS
Tom Loeffler
Pat Rowland
The Vice President - in Maine
Joe Jenckes
Sen. Stafford - previous commitment
Bob Wolthuis
Russ Rourke
Electronic
Survice
MAJOR ADMINISTRATION MEASURES WHICH WE WANT PASSED BEFORE
ADJOURNMENT, IN ACCEPTABLE FORM
Estate and Gift Tax Adjustment Act - due for House Floor consider-
ation this week; a Senate version passed as a part of the omnibus
bill.
LEAA Extension - Senate passed; House due to consider a version this
week. Neither version closely resembles the Administration proposal.
General Revenue Sharing - House passed; Senate Committee action
ongoing.
Nuclear Fuel Assurance Act - House passed its version; Senate version
is on the Calendar with no action scheduled.
Synthetic Fuels - Senate ready to take action after House, but House
Rules Committee has not yet scheduled a hearing on the versions
reported from three difference House Committees.
Grain Inspection - Legislation on this subject has been stymied in
Conference since early May.
Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - This
major Administration proposal to compensate individuals who suffer
damages from oil spills has been stymied in the House but there is
now some movement in the House Merchant Marine Committee; the
Senate could act quickly after House action.
Unemployment Compensation Amendments - House passed a version which
the Administration will accept as better than nothing; Senate expected
to act in September.
Repeal of the 1% Kicker - House originally scheduled to act this
week but bill was pulled from Calendar. Favorable action still
optimistically anticipated.
Stockpile Disposal Legislation - Hearings have been held and
legislation is percolating.
(There are a number of Administration initiatives like our block
grant proposals, social security reform proposals, catastrophic
health care protection, regulatory reform, defense cost saving
measures, and a host of others which we would like to have passed,
but clearly, these measures are not likely to be passed by Congress
this year.)
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
1. Clean Air - Passed Senate; on House Floor this week.
2. Toxic Substances
3. Water Pollution Control Amendments - too much money and possible
adverse action on section 404 relating to dredge and fill.
4. Export Administration Extension
5. Food Stamps - Passed Senate; reported by House Agriculture
Committee.
6. Black Lung
7. Strip Mining
8. Public Service Jobs - CETA Extension
9. Public Works Jobs Appropriations
10. Labor/HEW Appropriations - $4 billion over budget
11. Anti-Trust Parens Patriae - Passed House; pending in Senate.
12. B-1 Bomber - Defense Appropriations Conference pending
13. Tax Bill - Conference underway.
14. Arab Boycott - At issue in both the Tax Bill and Export
AGENDA
8:00-8:05 a.m.
The President opens the meeting and introduces
(5 minutes)
the subjects of the campaign and the remaining
legislative schedule for the 94th Congress.
8:05-8:25 a.m.
The President calls upon House Minority. Leader
(20 minutes)
Rhodes and Senate Minority Leader Scott for
comment.
8:25-8:45 a.m.
The President calls upon the other leaders
(20 minutes)
for comments.
8:45-9:00 a.m.
The President calls upon campaign director
(15 minutes)
Baker for comments about the campaign.
9:00-9:10 a.m.
The President calls upon Jack Marsh for comments
(10 minutes)
about the legislative program.
9:10-9:25 a.m.
The President invites the leaders to introduce
(15 minutes)
any other subjects of interest.
9:25-9:30 a.m.
The President summarizes the meeting and
(5 minutes)
concludes it.